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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1899

Page

7

Republican Convention Eyeing May Meeting Dates

Conflicting reports from Chicago to San Francisco outline the path for the national Republican convention with early May as a tentative target. Committees weigh dates as St Louis and Galveston seek hosting, while St Paul and Indianapolis bid for the assemblage. Grand Rapids railroad transfers and baseball management moves also appear in the day’s local news.

George Stone San Francisis Lueme Chicago Wiehinetits Pha Beager St Paul Indianapolie Philadelphia Louis Galveston Texaa

Local vaudeville show thrills crowd with new features

Last night in this city a popular company staged a varied program led by Al G. Field. The audience applauded heavily for veteran stars and new acts including the Faust family burlesques and a vigorous dancing display by Harry Stuvik. The program combined song, monologue and acrobatic novelty to a lively reception.

Rand Alg Mhow Dee Quigsey Rynaig Everbit Youcher Pestar Faust Riverhart Harry Stuvik

Untitled archival note on a stage performance by Field company

A damaged fragment describes a boy's participation in a clever step arrangement with Dia and Retont sketch. Bob Kev appears to have delivered a marvel time high kick, closing the performance. The titles and overall feature are part of the Field company presentation.

Dia Bob Edie

Sharkey Will Train James J Corbett for Jeffries Fight

New York December 8 The Journal and Advertiser report Tom Sharkey will train James J Corbett for his coming fight with Champion Jeffries. The former rival and ex champion met last night and Sharkey offered to beat his former antagonist, Corbett promptly accepted the offer.

James J. Corbett Jeffries New York the Journal Aqvertider Boys Tom Slarkey James J Corbett Allor Blarkey Corbett

Decoding a Fading College Sports Preview in 1920s Style

Lawrence reports on Oklahoma and local teams as college sports speculation unfolds. The piece mentions players, coaching plans, postgraduate work, and upcoming seasons with uncertain outcomes and fragmented quotes.

Kew Valley Officers Elected at Kaw Walier Lodge

Kaw Walier lodge No 20.40 T. W. met Wednesday evening with member attendance. Officers elected include M. W. Bi Herrick as Master Workman H Wilkerson as foreman C Laney Overseer J Warknico- Guile, Bo Brinker, J Wo Efer OW 5 Kennedy as treasurer Chas Anderson as representative to Grand Lodge Ed Mire as receiver Woodford as fin anceler J H Markham recorder J E Méren.

Kew Valley Kaw Walier Lodge T. W Wo H. Wilkerson M. W. Bi Herrick Foreman C. Laney J. Warknico- Guile Bo Brinker J. Wo Efer Kennedy Truster Chas’ Anderson Grand Loden Tot Coush Nia Alterna Ed. Mire Woodford Fixaneler J. H. Markham J. E. Méren

Union A. O. U. W. Meeting Tonight at Siyth and Quincy

The Union meeting of the A. O. U. W. will be held at the corner of Siyth and Quincy Streets tonight. A fine musical and literary program with top local talent is planned. A special number will be performed by Mrs. ELF Kellam, TRONQUILL in cent Cigars.

Union A . U. W Siyth and Quincy Streets Elf. Kellam

Revelation of Jesus stir at Chicago seminary meeting

A Chicago theological seminary board meeting last night criticized George Holly Gilbert of Iowa author of The Revelation of Jesus and Students Life of Christ. Directors debated the charges though no formal action or trial was taken, with many members present from Chicago and western cities.

Chicago Pec Chicago Theological Seminary George Holly Gilbert Iowa Concrevationalisters West Gilbert Jesus Tiie Christ Tiiibert Lpusiles Andy Gibert Rat. Glibert Glibert W. Blatchford le Hinkesley Topeka Kansas Nal Hydem Indianapolis G. R. Leasfit Pelolt Wik Bradshay An Arbor Michow Unhenville Wis Michael Burnham St. Lewis John BH Mores Minheapolis Down S F Savage Armsfront C. BH EB. Harkness I H. Pearson David Faies

Horton Hanged for Nicholson Murder in Armory Park

W Henry Horton, former police officer, was hanged at the dustret jail today for the murder of Mrs Kane Nicholson. Horton stabbed her multiple times after learning she would end their relationship on June 11 1888, in Armory Park. Nearly a hundred witnesses watched in terror as the crime unfolded and Horton offered an insanity defense. The executive mercy declined.

Washington Wec Theorgr W. Horton Dustret Jane Nicholson Ie Hortin Kane Nicholson Hurtom Tnan Betty Comte Verenae Weta

Denver to Salt Lake rail link planned by Colorado firms

Incorporation papers filed for the Den Ver, Boulder & Northern Railway and the Denver City Licht & Poker company with capitalizations of 2,500,000 and 1,900,000 respectively. Incorporators include J. F. Mundy, Timothy F. Beach, Stephen A. Foley, Henry Michavieon, and HJ Mayhart. Plans call for 200 miles of track from Denver toward Boulder, Greeley, and the Lonteville Coal Mining district, with extensions toward Salt Lake City via Steamboat Springs and Cal. A power plant in the Louisville coal region will supply Denver and northern Colorado towns. Expected operation by early next year.

Denver Salt Lake Col. Dee den Ver, Boulder & Northern Railway Company Denver City Licht & Poker Company Aibohe J. F. Mundy Ue Chionge & Alton Timothy F. Beach Stephen A. Foley Sinepis Henry Michavieon Te Colao & Southern HJ. Mayhart Siready Boulter Louisville Cal Colorado

Morrow’s Kidney Pills Advertised by Local Dealer

An advertisement touts Morrow’s Kid-meoids as a safe kidney remedy in tablet form. It claims direct kidney action, no work interruption, and two weeks per five cent box. Customer testimonial from Mrs. Baur of Topeka lauds relief and liver lax for biliousness. Available at local druggists and Morrow’s Liver-lax.

Morrow Pele Gil Drug Swift & Halday Manufactu Ohn Cheraists Springfield Ohlo

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