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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1898

Page

5

Not Safe Yet To Go to Havana Yellow Fever Breaks Out

A faulty travel report from Havana describes a commercial traveler moved from Motel Pasaju with yellow fever, showing slight improvement. A black assistant from the American commission was hospitalized at Barnes Hospital. The panic among Americans persists as the sixth case emerges. officials worry about contagion and measures. A cargo ship departed from Trinktad to Saint Spiritta bearing supplies while The Britannia is due to arrive with provisions and lumber.

Havana Pasaju Guilta Dal Tey Hospital Frederick Willlume Barnes Kaspital Hig Vince Aler Bes Havacd Musnajey Martel Sancti Spiritaa Manten

Jim Hill Disgusted In Northwestern Railroad Controversy

New York dispatch reports Jim Hill and allies insist Northern Pacific and related lines are misused for gain. They allege Great Northern may oppose settlement unless rival interests bow to pressure. Irreconcilable tensions threaten broad rail strategy amid ongoing negotiations. Local notes mention shipments and a claim of rheumatism cure advertising.

New York Herald Perscue Nee Card James J. Hurs Northwestern Railroad Sexy Europe Bro Hill Mid Northern Pacific Mr. Hill Biz Hill

North Topeka notices and social updates in local paper

North Topeka edition notes various local goings on including Kimball’s new position at Costicy and Post, social plans for a mishteap social, visits from relatives, arrivals of guests from Arkansas City, and parlor minstrel performances. Preacher Tentster F F K Bricke from Oklahoma and the Indian Territory to preach. A church concert at Second Presbyterian and Lukens Opera House Parlor minstrelsy praised. performances featured Miss Dinah Dewdrap, Miss Sassafras, and Clark and H. Dailey with a grand cake walk finale.

Lindsey Seontol Costicy & Post North Topeka Kan D. of Hare Lotsa Cravel Denver Anim Johnsmyre Cleburne C. Kaser J. A. Campbell LF. A& SW Mid-Continent Wi.iam Reid Campbell Reid East Will Forbes Shorey Wim Taptist Church Tin Hore Burey Forbes Quince Laurent Strests Brooke William BE. van Wellington Yas Second Presbyterian Church Wey Welchtman An Dahlen Aire Miss Huey Vat Denier Milo Robin Redbresst Miss Bille Page Rustic Mr. Bowie Oie Mr. von Dahlen Sylvia Edna Parkhurst Sassafras Clark Dailey PH. Dailey

Hobson Declines $59,000 Lecture Offer

Washington reports Richmond Pearson Hobson refused a New York lecture bureau bid of 59 000 for a season of talks. He said the Merrimac sinking boosted his value but he would not exploit that duty for personal gain, declining the money.

Washington Richmond Pearson Hobson New York Hobson

A Blow at Kentucky French Doctor Finds Snake Venom Remedy

Washington reports Consul Skinner in Marseilles states Dr Calmette of the Pasteur Institute Lille has found an anti venom serum that can counter snake bites if injected within four hours after a bite. The discovery promises to check poisoning and prevent death.

Washington Der Skinner Marseilles Calmette Pasteur Institute Lille

A Bountiful Topeka Social Season Highlighted by Reception

A reception hosted by Mrs. A Bergen and her daughter Miss Bergen drew notable Topeka society figures after an inauspicious start. Guests wore elegant gowns, red and pink decor dominated the dining room, and battery of fancy costumes described the style. The Karnival Knights Ball at Hamilton Hall closed the season with spirited dancing, featuring the Topeka Musical Union orchestra and a long list of attendees. A wedding followed Wednesday evening for Miss Agnes R Brokaw and Mr. C A Whites at the bride’s home.

A. Bergen Mies Bergen Cuilfener Battenburg Hattenburg Bergen Joaba Ina Mulvann W. W. Mills George ML Chase Grace Whiting Valentiennes Buiks Marie Brooks Mise Hessie West Miss McFarland Mise Lilden McFarland Jean Frost Mian May Lance Emily Elliott Karnival Knights Bervett Hamilton Knights Topeka Musical Union Topeka Hamilton Hall Frank Lewie L. &. Ferry Chas Fellows Atu Mee FE Whippis Sra J. Fmeyers George Crawford Arthur Capper L. V. Vogentis Horace Hall W. N. Hall W. T. Crosby Ashton J. F. McManus E. Crosby Reel W- 1 Trump Mise Kate Critchfield Owkaloosa Lucile Mulvane Chas Blood Smith Welle Mt Cinteck Dire J. E. Cain Franc Fiobart Leila Hond Florence Roesington Lois Tefft Lindburg Pittaburg Kun Mra. Newcomer Rosamund Horton Lares Mes. Lelson Miss Mitchell Paul Torrington Carl Nanits John GC. Waters V . Frost Mormon Ryus Clarented Young W. Snyder SL. Hall of Kansas City Green F. E. Thompson W. W. Wikidel J. F Glick F. Hi, Curry Frank Weir Horace Madernin H W. Poindexter Jay Keeler Frank Tichenor J. B. Morgan W. H. Tharp Eon Chae Eretrom Stobert Huggles Walter Smith Walter Murgess Verett Dailies Chas. K. Holliday Tom King Austin Brai Whittelsey Agnes R. Brokaw Mr. CA. W Whites

Parente at eight thirty and social notes

Obscure Topeka social minutiae list guests and travel notices. Mentions Mrs Rentiey of Denver visiting Mes W. Kouns, Dr J. R. Fay returning to Chanute, Lea McCreary and Tatth Gayder traveling to Chicago, and Abbie Clows of Rossville. Includes millinery sale notices at The Emporium and Thsorium.

Rentiey O Denver W. Kouns J. R. Fay Chanute Bradshaw Fay Enihieca Bre McCreyan Lea Tatth Gayder Chicago Mise Feten Small Atchison Mertuheimer Kenasa City Mae E. W. Snyder Leavenworth Topeka Ily Avenus Crazy Maces Club Ailes Thsorium Kansas Avenue Abbie Clows Rossville Charles Turkey John HE. Wilt Wl Anderson Abnet Prescott Las Vegas Hot Springs N. M F. J. McClure Betl Criswell Kansas City H. M. Philips Emporium Kansas Agenus

Big Banks Unite in New York Bank Merger

New York announces negotiations for the absorption of Sixth National by Astor Bank will close today. Directors confirm Astor will acquire Sixth National for about 159 per share and transfer all accounts and staff to Astor. Sixth National opened 1864 with 200000 capital, charter allowed up to 1000000, wrecked January 20 1890 with Classen and Fell jailed.

New York Sixth National Bank Astor Bank Sixth National Astor Asterbeck Ite P J. Clasen George My Pel Classen Fell

Keely Will Bequeaths Entire Estate to Widow

Philadelphia andes December 1 The will of inventor John W Keely was probated today It bequeaths the entire estate valued around 1000 to the widow who is named executrix No mention of the motor in the will disappoints Keely Motor Company stockholders who await Mrs Keelys explanation of the project for which the inventor spent years and hopes remain scarce at present

Philadelphia John W. Keely Keely Keely Motor Company

Independence Opens New Cotton Mill At Cost Seven Thousand

A new Independence cotton mill was started today with a projected cost of 7000 dollars. Much of the material is on the ground and construction will be pushed rapidly. The facility will employ about 250 workers. Cotton farming is expanding in southern Kansas and Oklahoma, and this will be the first cotton mill in the area.

Independence Kansas Oklahoma

Asphalt Repairs In Topeka Preparations Begin Soon

Superintendent McLaughlin of the Barter Asphalt company arrived from St. Joseph to inspect Topeka pavements ahead of repairs. Delays stem from material shortages but arrival of rail cars promises work when weather improves. Gas leaks on east Kansas avenue from Becom to Ninth threaten further damage. gas company plans a larger main to end trouble.

McLaughlin Barter Asphalt Company Topeka St. Joseph Barber Company Kansas Avenue Becomb Ninth

Gallery Disturbers in Bali John Coyne Court

Bailiff Bali John Coyne barred disruptive attendees from a district court gallery during the Collins trial. On Wednesday several Black men caused disturbances, and Coyne repeated the ban this morning. A threat of jail kept one man quiet as large crowds gathered to hear the trial.

Bali John Coyne Cuurt Collins Coyne

Figures to Ponder on Kansas 1898 Yields by Counties

The Kansas Board of Agriculture reports final 1898 crop returns with wheat corn and oats yields. Winter wheat sown area up about 2 percent. corn output better in northern counties. overall home values for wheat corn and oats total 975,400 dollars, slightly above last year. Livestock inventories show declines in cattle and swine, with mixed totals across categories.

Kansas Kansas Board of Agriculture Winton Cowiey Crawford Greeley Hamilton Harper Fiurwes Fase Leavenworth Lincolin Elin Digan Tyom Fingley Jerusalem

Agricultural production and bank failure report in Kansas

Miieh cows number 605 925 value 1 996 140 Sheep number 207 483 value 570 Swine 2 766 071 value 12 447 350 Petal value 9 113 207 932 Grand total 245 150 655 Net increase in agricultural value over 1807 313 087 499 and live stock 19 153 04% total net increase 1740 007 or over 1S percent In two years increase in value of Kansas productions 600 508 and live stock 2 662 032 total biennial rise 75 234 723 Creditors got little McPherson Dec 1 First State bank failed over a year Gen estates practically closed up Trust fund about 5 per cent paid others 11 per cent outcome sad dis appointment

Kansas McPherson First State Bank District Court

Wonderful Prof Johnstone Draws Rave In Harrison Street Parlors

In business rooms at 519 Harrison street Prof Paul Alexander Johnstone offers life readings claiming to diagnose diseases and restore vitality. He charges $1 for a complete life reading and $3.40 for a written life story, with rooms closing at night.

Harrison Street Paul Alexander Johnstone Johnstone

Fort Worth and Return Tickets via Santa Fe Route

Fort Worth and Return 17 25 via Santa Fe Route tickets on gale December 4 and 5 1493 and good for twenty one days Two trains daily in each direction Details at Santa Fe Route ticket offices Bowlers of seases tickets may reserve seats for Gen Gordon's lecture Priday 2 at 8 oclock at Rowley Do Not Fail To call at EW Hughes Easy Payment house 423 Kansas avenue Here you will find rugs curtains dishes and toilet goods Large selection watches clocks jewelry sewing machines Bibles alburne wool blankets all sold at low prices and easy payments FE W HUGHES 423 Kansas avenue See me for Christmas presents

Fort Worth Santa Fe Hughes Easy Payment House Kansas Avenue FE. W. Hughes Kana Avenue

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