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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1899

Page

2

Santa Fe Special to Philadelphia for G A R encampment

The Santa Fe announces a special train to Philadelphia on September 2 for G A R members their families and friends to witness the 33rd National Encampment activities September 4 to 2 at Lake. The low fare 9.05 applies for the trip to New York Washington and Atlantic resorts via the Santa Fe Route with Pullman palace cars.

Philadelphia Santa Pe Santa Fe Pullman Palace Bee T. I. Kine Axent Topeka New York Washington Old Point Comfort Ocean Grove Guttymbare Philadelphi

Santa Fe Prins Offer Promises Low Fare Round Trips

On September 1 to 2 and 2 the Santa Fe Prins will sell round trip tickets to Wadelphia with return for half price. The offer covers Philadelphia and a limited period with possible extension for a small extra fee. Stopovers and returns to Chicago and other cities are possible at reduced rates. A special train from Kansas to Philadelphia is planned. Agent TL. & Wolverton lists 704 Ken Ave as contact.

Santa Fe Prins Wadelphia Philadelphia Chicago Philanetna New York Richmond Kansas Patois

Governors Attend Chicago Trusts Conference Schedule

New York reports a September 14 to 16 Chicago conference on trusts with 26 states appointing delegates. Seventeen attorneys general and various national bodies will participate, with delegates including Chauncey M. Depew and John Sherman among others.

New York Chicago United States Industrial Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Chauncey M. Depew Nebraska Iedward Netewater Maryland Charles J. Bonaparte South Carolina Martin Maginnins Kentucky Wisconsin John ©. Spourer Allswourt OM Cockrell Michigan Hassell A. Alger Colorado M. J. Baxun Ohio John Sherman Pennsylvania M. Garland Indian Terriory Janis Staples Utah George W. Barth New Mexico Prank Springer Missouri Kansas F. Bt. Cockrell Warrens- Facettis CC. Puller Mand Hy Frank P.sebree Kansas City John 5. Haynes Bumtuto LF. Cotty Edlna Marsh Arnold Benton Kamsay J. Halley Balleyville K. Cubbison George H. Bickman Wineld W. A. White Imferia John E. Hessin Manhattan Pestaun Russell Charles E Sion Wellington Iatward Tosewater Omaex Lorenza Cromnes Calif William V. Alien Madison Sutherland Nelson Woltam Bryae Lincoln Hippie Omaha Ransom Virginia Stanley Kansa Shaw Iowa Magres M Tanner Witnois Thomas Braith Montar Poynter Stephens Sco- Wisconsin Murphy Arizona Ers North da

Billy Brady Returns From England With Boxing Plans

New York Aug 28 W H Bray manager of Jim Jeffries returned from England where he planned to bring top English boxers to Coney Island this winter He stated he secured fighters including Dick Burge Will Curley Ben Jordan Frank Craig and Arthur Morrin He discussed backing a London boxing club and building a 10000 capacity venue He said Jeffries will return may with Curley Burge and Sutherland and train for a Sharken fight on October 25

New York W. H. Bray Jim Jeffries England Charley Mitchell Coney Island Dick Burge Will Curley Ben Jordan Frank Craig Harry Ware Arthur Morrin Jeffrion Coiminess Boxing Club Tom Ctu America Brady Jeffries Meresbere Curtey Charley Sutherl Arbury Park

Fox and opossum sighted in Richmond city center

In Richmond Virginia today an opossum and four foxes were spotted in the heart of the city. Three streetcar conductors returning home at 2 a.m. discovered an opossum on a fence near Rev. oe panes as Beally baxeed eixbeat sunrise grey fox appeared.

Richmond Oe Panes Beally Baxeed Grey Fox

Pathetic incident shadows Sullivan saloon opening

New York on August 2 John L Sullivan opened a liquor emporium to a large crowd. The event featured oil paintings and mirrors. a brief entanglement with Simms Wakely marked the day as a dramatic side note. Tears filled Sullivan’s eyes at a sincere message from Wakely as the register rang.

New York John L. Sullivan Sullivan Mahoesay Idres Simms Wakely John Jimmy Jobin Wakely Jimmy Wakely John L

County Fair Wedding Stuns Shepherdsville Crowd

In Shepherdsville ex Aug 28 a wedding occurred at the county fair not on the program. Mrs G W Clarke, a wealthy widow, and PT Smith a local youth wed in a dramatic ceremony from the judges stand. Despite family opposition and gossip the couple married in front of many onlookers with Dr. Clark performing the rite. The bride groom are from prominent local families and declare love at first sight as the motive.

Shepherdsville G. W. Clarke PT. Smith Clarke Enapversiavililo Clarks Smith Wile

Spooner Defends Philippines Policy as Not Presidential Fault

Washington Aug 23 Senator Spooner said the president bears no blame for the Philippines situation or annexation. He recalled the 1898 troop demand after Dewey’s victory, noting public support for troops then and the need to govern the captured lands. He denied expansionist aims but urged Congress to provide for future government and a satisfactory solution.

Sevator Spooner Philippines Washington Spooner Tewey Hoene Hlands Congress

Duel Fought Near Waco Wounds Two Prominent Politicians

In Bruceville, twenty miles south of Waco, a duel Saturday night left Dr GB McLennan list executive committee chairman and editor C B O Bryan wounded. Both used pistols. Harris suffered more serious injuries while O'Bryan's wounds were light. The clash, tied to political tensions, caused extensive attention.

Waco Tex Hruceville Here Dr GB McLennan List B. O'Bryan Reneeville Democrat Harris O'Rirvan

Walls of Fire Near Denver Threaten Timber Belts

Forest fires raging on foothills near Pistte canon twenty miles south of Denver driven by winds threaten ranches and Deer Creek. Campfire origins suspected with millions of feet of timber consumed and reports of possible loss of life as flames illuminate the night sky.

Denver. Cole Entranc Pistte Canon Tere Canon Deer Creek Denver

Forest Fires Rage Near Laramie Peak in Wyoming

Cheyenne August 25 forests blaze around Laramie Peak in northern Laramie county. Fires have burned ten days destroying valuable timber. National Forest Agent Abbott rushed to extinguish but fear persists that extensive smoke and dry conditions may prevent full containment without rain. Last year the Laramie Peak area suffered heavy timber losses.

Cheyenne Wyo Laramie Peak Laramie County Abbott Laremie Peak

Convict Hides Diamonds Then Delivers Them After Remorse

Richmond Virginia August 28 a thief in the state penitentiary evaded search to keep four valuable diamonds for a year. Joseph Hartmann serving eighteen months for stealing from Buchanan Son of Norfolk Street hid the gems but confessed after remorse and handed them to an official, sparking police and prison officials with surprise at his method.

Richmond Virginia Joseph HE. H. Hartmann Buchanan & Son Hartmann Hachanan Gamonds

Profit in Tomatoes in Wabash County

Tomato growers in Wabash County report strong profits as the year’s crop yields 6 to 75 dollars per acre with canning potential. Growers reject offers of 40 dollars per acre hoping for higher returns and plan to expand tomato acreage next year. Separately, Chicago to New York round trip fares for Sept 1 to 4 drop to 18.45 as Penn Central and Michigan Central match Erie’s recent price, signaling a concerted rate reduction.

Wabash Ind New York Chicago Pennsylvania Michigan Central Erie

Doan's Kidney Pills Aimed at Kidney Trouble

A local testimonial extols Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney issues. O Halterman, age older, recounts relief from dull kidney ache after using Doan's from Rowley Snow's drug store. Ad claims Doan's cures many kidney related ailments and urges purchase through Foster Milburn Co.

Wright Dean O. Halterman Mudiaon Thompson Hardware Co Rowley & Snow Srug Sixth St Kansas Doan all @eslers Price Ec Foster-Milburn Co Bufta N.Y

Society Woman's Orr Enses at Mull Boarding House

A society figure, Miss Vining, faced liquor and license charges at Mull boarding house known as Wining Wink. She was fined 65 dollars after appeal, held for 300 bail for September appearance, and sentenced with the court noting there would be no escape. She admitted buying beer for a boarder without payment being advanced and charged to her firm.

Gale Mull Miss Vining

Great Loss of Cotton in Texas Crops Reports

Houston Aug 8 reports show a very bad state of affairs in Texas cotton due to spring floods and July August drought. Insects have also damaged yields and flood districts report bottom crops replanted as total failures. Loss estimates range up to 277000 bales, with other counts at 225000. The 1898-89 crop was about 340000 bales, now reduced by flood and other factors to about 250000 fewer, possibly cutting overall yield by around 73 percent.

Houston Tex Texas

Rumored engagement of Cissy Loftus to Herbert Stone

Chicago reports Cissy Loftus is to marry Herbert Stone publisher of the Chicken and son of Melville Stone. Manager Murdock notes the Stones have been among Loftus' best friends. Stone attended entertainments here with friends. Loftus was often invited to dine with them and visited the Stones during her stay in town.

Chicago Aux Cissy Loftus Herbert 3. Stone Melville JB. Stone Murdock T Stones Jonze Miss Loftus Mr. Stone

Large Pine Land Deal Ties Georgia and Wisconsin Firms

Bray and Choate Lumber of Oshkosh Wisconsin and Gilbert W Koe sold 21 000 acres of Georgia pine land near the Alabama line for 100 000 to three Georgia lumber companies J P Lumber Bainbridge Shingie Brothers Bainbridge and J W Callahan Blakely The tract covers about forty square miles and holds around 109 000 000 feet of northern pine.

Oshkosh Wis Bray & Choate Lumber Company Gilbert W. Koe Georgia J. P. Lumber Company Savanoosh Shingie Brothers’ Lumber Company Bainbridge, Ga J. W. Callahan Lumber Company Blakely Gerraia Alabama Line

FITZS Flows to Springs as Former Champion Plans Return

Mount Clemens Michigan August 2 Robert Fitzsimmons the former world heavyweight champion arrived for baths and treatment. He says he is strong and denies quitting boxing or entering the saloon business. He will consider offers for a match and hints a MacCoy bout may come soon.

Mount Clemens Mich Robert Fitzsimmons Corbett and Saltb New York

Roosevelt letter on vice presidency adviser to William Windlowe

Westchester Pa Aug 28 1899 a letter transcript shows W Windlowe informing Gov Roosevelt that several newspapers sought him as McKinley running mate and Roosevelt replies noting not to consider it. The missive mentions Attorney William Butler and ex judge William Butter and references political maneuvering around the 1900 election context.

Westchester William Gov. Roosevelt Oyster Bay Windle Theodore Roos

Chacormas Wins Futurity at Sheepshead Bay in Fast Time

Chacormas owned by James F Keene captures the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay New York in a fast time of 1002 and 5 seconds Brigadier ridden by J J Hilander places second while Windmere and Bromley Coos are other notable finishers The event marks the twelfth running of the Futurity and awards around 34 000 dollars to the winner with Keene colors dominant again at the meeting

Chacormas Sheepshead Bay New York Chavarnac James F. Keene J. J. Hilander Brigadier Bromiey & Coos Windmere T Thie Soluiney Aga Keene Criten

Whooping cough party echoes in Peoria gathering

In Peoria a whooping cough incident echoes a trend of similar gatherings. Miss Luthy has suffered the contagion for ten days while guests attended a notable dinner and the event featured several attendees. Rudolph Aronson proposed to conduct forty Wagner concerts in America next season.

Chicago Chronicle Bugs Hobson Peoria Sess Uty Inc Irena Fir Dinnee Wagner America Munich Rudolph Aronson Siegfried Wagner

Rings of Eternal Significance Across Ancient Jewels

A fragment from the Circura Chronicle discusses jewelry trends and their roots in ancient cycles. It cites biblical symbolism from Genesis and Exodus, ancient relics, and mentions Herodotus noting Babylonian ring use while tracing diffusion from Asia to Greece. It references Solomon and the enduring themes of eternity and constancy in jewelry through various eras.

Israel Egypt Herodotus Asia Greece Salomon Solomon

Harrow Rules Describe Harrovians’ Quiet Code

A London News note from The Captain’s July issue reports Harrow pupils observe two distinct badges: the collar and pin. The article claims these rules are stricter and more consistently enforced than some school regulations, with Harrovians adhering to a formal code of conduct.

London News Harrow

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