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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1898

Page

2

Weyler's Child A Cuban Born Socialite In Boston Era

Mrs Metcalf, known as Mrs Cecil Metcalf, born in Cuba, claimed Spanish general father and sympathies for Cuban insurgents. She lived in Springfield and West Lynn Street, moved to the Ozarks for health, later connected with Inter Ocean correspondent Metcalf. She had monthly income from Spain and was a popular singer with fluency in several languages.

Sprinefield Wester Getations Cube Tecentis Cecil Metcalf Myre Afetealf Broad Street Mogres Mra Metcalf Wesley Metcalf Ia Honolulu Inter- Ars Cuba InterOceen Honainu Miss Jacques Spain Neaighbor

Typhoid traced to milk supplied by single dealer

Thirteen typhoid cases in the Bronx tied to milk from Borace Seybolt of Allan Arene, with supply chain through W H Cyling and T Moriarty. Investigations by Dr Charles A Clinton and Dr Eugene Manor focus on contamination source and milk delivery practices at a shed near 150th Street and Mott Avenue.

New York Bronx Eugene Manor Neate Walton Avenues Clinton Monaghan Tian Borace Sey Seybolt Seybolts W. H. Cyiling T Moriarty Mount Kisco Bestolt 15015

Nine jurors explain Moore trial verdicts with foreign and American mix

New York December 13. Nine jurors from the Moore trial reveal their votes and reasoning. Several state seven for conviction, five for acquittal, noting seven foreigners on the jury and five Americans. The mistrial and later indictments against the Moores are discussed, with Mrs Moore insisting on innocence and denying criminal intent.

New York Moore Sen Max Voxel Canal Street Reean McNaught A. J, Shipman West One Hundred and Seventh Street Moores James Cronin West Thirtyfirst Street Mahon Wete Theophilus Millet West Third Street Zachary Aldrich West Eny Tsaac Liberman East Ninety Fourth Street Charles W. Taab Weet Fittyfourth Martin Maton McIntyre Levy Essiatant 33Ers B. FL. HM Atlanta Waldorf Astoria Moth

Typhoid cases traced to water sources in Copake farm milk

Two weeks after typhoid appeared in the Seybolt family, officials say infection likely came from impure water used in washing cows or at the Copake creamery, or from handling milk by someone exposed to patients. Since a house to house inspection, two more typhoid cases have been reported, not linked to Seybolt milk.

Sey~ Bolt Board of Health Roy Copake Mr. Seybolt de. Olnten

Cigarette license fight ends as Chicago faces higher fees

Chicago Supreme Court denies rehearing in Grandling v City, upholding cigarette license and tax. Officials plan to collect a $300 fee, with council considering raising the charge from 160 to 500 as part of a broader effort to tax cigarette sales.

Supreme Court Chicago State Supreme Court Cigaretts Dave Uo Grandling Thornton Springfell Liecree

A Woman's Hair Style Trends Of The Time

A discussion on hairdressing as a social force outlines how hairstyles affect appearance, age perception, and gender norms. It notes American and French practices, critiques current fashions, and forecasts revival of waves, curls, and elaborate bodices with visible shoulders and plumes.

France Gmail Paris Spencer Hee Bea Teisia

Fashionable hair styling tips from old fashion plates

An article describes elderly women wearing modest chignons and light curls, noting popular winter trends. It emphasizes headpieces, fine netting, and pearls, advising careful care to avoid frizz in heat and recommending tailored accessories to suit round faces and mature looks.

Meath Wales Hallipeen Gil

Matrimonial Fraud Trial Unfolds In Federal Court

Federal court hears a matrimonial fraud case against a woman accused of using mail prompts to lure victims. Lead witness John P. Hoffman of Hamilton describes a betrothal begun without meeting the defendant. Photos and letters allegedly show deceitful exchanges aimed at securing money for a wedding.

Tadiapapolis Alian Fiackeatt John P. Hoffman Vine Atreat Hamilton, GO Hoffman Highter Nat Jamal Cour Jude Richmond Hofman

Pretty Window Gardens Brighten The Home Post Summer

A housewife shifts focus after summer to brighten the home with window gardens and cheerful decor. The feature outlines simple ideas for arranging plants, choosing containers, and creating inviting displays to lift indoor spaces.

Indoor Garden Tricks for Christmas Windows and Winter Rooms

Practical guidance for decorating indoor spaces with hardy plants and bulbs. Tips cover choosing palms begonias vines and flowering plants, potting and timing for Christmas blooms, care of geraniums and bulbs, and making attractive window gardens through fall and winter with careful temperature and watering.

Sumer St Niussom Begonias Mike Ashe New York

Santa Claus in Senate Scene Causes Quick Evacuation

In Washington the Senate gallery brief chaos erupted as the doorkeeper hurried occupants to clear the chamber amid executive sessions. A nervous whisper spread that Santa Claus was inside, prompting confusion before Stewart of Nevada confirmed the festive visitor’s presence and sought to greet him.

Washington Senate Executive New Union Marian Ates Chamber Cree Claus Tee Stewart Nevada

Smith to Buy Coal After Mine Serpent Ordeal

James B. Smith, a farmer near Busckburn Indiana, explored an abandoned mine for coal and found himself surrounded by venomous blind snakes. He used a miner's pick to escape, killing several serpents believed entombed for years. He plans to buy coal for winter and avoids further danger.

Busckburn Ind James B. Smith Plck

Grau Outs Covent Garden Director

Maurice Grau has retired from directing the Covent Garden Opera in London. The rift between factions within the syndicate funding performances pushed him to quit, as he favored Lord de Grey and Henry Higgins, while the new management opposes them and will take control when leases end.

Grand Opera New York Maurice Grau Opera Covent Garden London Lord de Grey Henry Higgins

Brad Leads Covent Garden Circulation Toward New Opera Era

Mr. Brad ends a brilliant season and retires with a world class roster of operatic artists. He hints at forming a Drury Lane venture with Lord de Grey and Henry Higgins, though copyright hurdles, especially Gounod works, complicate plans. Gray remains content with Covent Garden's current state and avoids further leadership changes.

Brad Mont Lord de Grey Henry Higgins Drury Lane Theater Augustus Harris Gray Covent

White House Receptions Scheduled for 1999 Season

Washington Dec 12 The following programme of receptions at the executive mansion for the season of 1951 9 has been announced January 2 Monday Presidents public reception 1 am to 130 am January 4 Cabinet dinner January 9 Tuesday Diplomatic reception January 13 Wednesday Dinner January 16 Wednesday Army and Navy reception January 20 Wednesday Supreme Court dinner January 21 Wednesday Congressional reception January 24 Tuesday Public reception

Washington Supreme Court Unser

Chicago Theater to Rebuild After Fire at Once

Plans are set to rebuild the Ittinold theater in Chicago at 76 000 dollars. Carl Zimmerman and Hagan and Hagan expect immediate work on the ruins with laborers starting today. Debris removal expected by January 5 and rebuilding to restore the house within sixty days with up to date interior design and new opera chairs.

Chicago Playhouse Chicago Ittinold Carl Zimmerman Ad and Brick Hagan & Hagan Dearborn Powers Hagan Alread

Miss Rose and Hilo News Describe Carnival Guests

The Hilo column mentions Miss Anna Rove who spoke at Topeka carnival events, a Johnson Smith family visit from New Jersey, and a social at Wakao House with New York guests. It notes laundry services and local notices about shirt washing and color fading remedies in casual, fragmentary prose.

Hilo Anna Rove Topeka Helen Wilder Andrew Jackson Smith New Jersey Anna Roce Kansas Wakao House New York Brent Ste Maughine

Bechel Cash Case Proceeds in Nebraska Hearing

Omaha December 12 The Bechel case, accusing ex auditor of Pacific R2 press of pilfering large sums while posing as paying cash to Nebraska legislators to block hostile legislation, continued with witness testimony. Wallet and clerk roles are disputed as defense cites Andrew Hunt possibly routing funds to Bechel, while prosecutors depict extensive monthly payouts as illicit inducements.

Omaha W. Bethel Pacifte R2 Press Company Nebraska Caahier Wolcott Pacific Express Company Bechs Andrew Hunt Bechel Bevel Berkel Hunt Rhe Fe Tentang F. A Lincoln Howtite Pucillo Express Company

Baltimore Street Railway Deal In City Passenger Line

Baltimore bankers form syndicate to underwrite new bonds for Baltimore Consolidated Railways if the city passenger railroad system deal closes. Competing proposals offer stock at different terms. eight miles of city and suburban lines likely added, with new control and management implications.

Baltimoreity Lines Baltimore Baltimore Bankers Baltimore Consolidated Railways Company City Passenger Company Mice & Counter Thir Sonacidated Company 190 & Shire Baltimore City Aeconomny Conandation Cat Tie Itona Vo de Iacpinhan Non Non Phare

Judge's Queer Ruling on Breach of Promise Suit

New York December 12 Miss Blanche Burnell sues William F Coles a reputed millionaire for 350 000 breach of promise of marriage. Justine Schuh tian in the general term of the city court delivered a remarkable written opinion ruling. He holds that the burden of proof rests on Miss Burnett to satisfy the court.

New York

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