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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1898

Page

5

Senator Quay Dinner Host In Sickbed Amid Armored Plate Deal

Washington reports a lavish host at a Washington feast featuring J W Gates and Governor Tanner. Senator Quay and Reed failed to attend after mysterious illness. The event linked to an armor plate deal with Uncle Sam as a backdrop. Guest list and details scattered in garbled dispatches.

Washington Coumbdhiain Bueed John W Gates Chicags Peatter Acd Tatner Himals Beeteen Reed End Bern Fources

Undefined Political Scene Weaves Through City Deliberations

Fragmentary OCR text hints at Belinap and Wes as two members of a municipal committee, with mentions of a Chicago board of Trade president and a machine candidate. References to ex Comptroller Myers, Route, and Gates imply a political factional struggle and potential selection of men for posts amid wartime or reform debates.

Hugh Belinap Une Cungmidsiunal Dlega Carter Chicago Beart Gir Repubbieas Wes New Myers Ar Sty Mr. Gates Climeis

Drexels Take Hold In Planned Corporate Restructuring

Drexels of Philadelphia push to convert 74 percent to preferred stock, authorize new shares, and rename to Kansas City and Gulf, with refunding of the company and a new stock issue at a stated rate. The move follows plans to reorganize and change the corporate structure as reported from New York and Philadelphia.

Atea Drexels Philadelphia Dewans Comix Compacs le Cubagy Kansas Oly & Golt

Tubbe ys for Poeto Rico 1660G Pounds Sea

Fragmented OCR text mentions soldiers and possible storage notes with disjoint phrases about holidays and company conditions. Names and clear facts are unclear, but references to Washington market stands and a public figure appear in garbled form.

Tubbeys Poeto Rico

Promotion sparks contest in Washington mining area

Fragmented text hints at a political promotion in Washington involving residents and supporters. It references possible stances of Mr Hermacay and the administration still operating in the city, with friends of a resident noted for explicit service to the party.

Washington Spinkun Cottatiog Semters Hermaca

Boston Democrats Struggle as City Races Loom in 3-Year Outlook

The report notes weak turnout and low candidate pools for alderman races while Republican contenders gain momentum. It highlights a shift in voter mood and party strength ahead of key upcoming contests.

Uncle Dave Consults on Palmist Theft Ruse

The scene shows Uncle Dave questioning a thief helped by a palmist and a teller, with accusations about a deflar and treasurer, as Uncle Dave declares he knows who did it and the palmist resists naming the culprit.

Dave

Dreyfus scandal alleged by Daily News reveals drive to prevent case

London report claims a French league of patriots plot to block Dreyfus, detailing attempts to recruit high ranking officers and an alleged scheme to thwart his appeal. The account cites the Daily News and notes a sensational surge in anti meronist sentiment as a motive.

London Daily News Leceue Paci Dreyfus Daily New Saree

Spanish Troops Withdraw From Guenshacoe Suburb

Havana dispatch reports Spanish troops withdrew from Guenshacoe, a Havana suburb, last evening as bells rang and fireworks were discharged in celebration.

Havana Guenshacoe Wi Oclonk

Social and Personal Notes From a Pleasant Thimble Party

Mrs Yiewr Scurghers hosted a thimble party Tuesday afternoon to benefit Mes LALatkine of Denver who is visiting. Attendees included Mr Asa Borie of Bus and Miss Eutea psereno with several relatives. The group enjoyed carnations, luncheon, and a short visit before many planned Christmas travel and family gatherings. Death of Barce Lenguersil reported with arrival of The Batens from Bendon and plans for a future visit to Florida. other notes mention Mrs Wil Surtom and Mr W W Decker preparing for Christmas travels and winter stays with relations.

Yiewr Scurghers Cam Rec Mes Lal ‘Atkine Denver Ber Asa Borie McCray Muscatine Crotas W. Decker Sat- Herma Eutea Eno Aioe Deiat Shuai Stich. Barsas

New Rubber Combine New Fork Dec

A brief note records a new rubber combine at New Fork in December. Details are sparse in the source fragment, but indicate the formation or introduction of a rubber industry operation in the town.

Palace Topeka

Civil Service Commission Reports Year Activity

The Civil Service Commission records show 46.313 persons examined and a 4.012 aggregate of appointments. Chief Examiner Serven notes avoid making temporary appointments to regular positions where possible and emphasizes careful staffing practices.

Civil Service Commission Washington Det Civil Service Anndel Fieezamicunons al Ximds Commission

Mob of Granada Women Attack Columbus Statue

A mob of women in Granada today damaged a statue of Columbus, protesting what they view as misguidance in discovery of America. The incident reflects rising tension amid anti-Spanish sentiment and calls for reevaluating historical monuments.

Granada America Spuan CaiumBes

Blaze at Coffeyville destroys store and damages goods

Fire at Coffeyville destroys a dry goods store valued around 35000 dollars. Most of the stock is lost and a portion of the goods are damaged. Firemen fought the blaze as smoke and flames poured from the storefront.

30 Families Driver Out Mew Fork Dec i Fire

A fragmentary report notes a fire incident affecting a family convoy as a vehicle or apparatus is displaced. The readable text does not provide full names or locations. The fragment mentions evacuation and damage but lacks clear outcomes or entities.

Hard to Squelch Them Police Debris at Resorts

Police dragged and pulled reports of drinking resorts as forces clashed during a tense night. Seresang Purcel faced arrest for maintaining and Suisanes at mid Rundearence while Topeka Jainraff faced pursuit. Durem and Van Hume among those detained for alleged illegal activity. The scene centered around a building where a fire serendipitously flared, drawing officers and onlookers.

Seresang Purcel Iit Ineluiea Jainraff

Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co Mortgage Mortgage Suit

Fragmented OCR notes allege a legal action involving the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co, a mortgage of 600 pogads, and a sale of property. The text references court proceedings, bar of complains, and mortgage rights but is garbled and nonfunctional.

Mercantie Trust

Weather Report Notes Freezing Night At Local Pier

A fragmentary report records a cold night with temperatures dipping to two above at midnight near the pier. Details are incomplete but indicate unusually low temperatures for the area and time.

Tsaperature

Fragmented OCR Note Lacks Clear News Item

garbled excerpt mentions a schedule recast in a nighttime Thursday context. unclear names or events. no verifiable entities or actions to summarize.

North Tupeea Society Notes and Local Notices

North Tupeea reports a birth to Mr and Mrs William Ogat of Shorey and mentions Mrs Joseph Curbirth of Stower Lake visiting town. Jotted items include attendance at an event at Coureney's, a Kansas Avenue gathering, and plans for future visits and business trips involving local residents and schools.

William Ogat Af Shorey Coureney Sjoseph Curbirth Stwer Lake Shiriay Lewis St Loria M. Bare Sapwell Street Antehier Fategaa City Rome RaSlarn, Opers Hciee By the School Te de & Great Abcowme Palmer

New Yor. Dec. 14 The targeet ic description yet ceceived Be

Incomplete OCR note mentions a target description not yet received. Details are fragmentary with uncertain dates and entities. No clear events or names are established from the readable text.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tanner Speaker Reed Senator Quay J. W. Gates Uncle Sam Bassie Japas Lowton Mindeibor Boston Democrats Eleeta Aldermen and School Board Besten Hesuin Palmist Conte Deve Paria Ccbass Social and Personal Barce Che Palace Auerbach & Guettel Gomis Umax Payle Pure Australias Jamanitia NEW Rubber Combine Trentec W. 3 Columbus Blaze Coffeyville Durem Ant Ailoe van Hume Riz Durem Germany Skieretiasts Warner Tonight North Tupeea Catan Beilef
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