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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1899

Page

10

Bank President Resigns After 20 Years in Baltimore Bank

Baltimore, Md Dec 18 The American Lady says Christian Devries resigns as president of the National Bank of Balt Thode at nearly twenty years of service. Directors were surprised by the move and a special meeting is set for Monday at 11 o clock to elect a successor.

Christian Devries Baltimore Institution Baltimore The American Laday Christian Devried National Bank Balt Thode Baltimert St Paaal Streets Anil Kicike Deciies Aber Alexandry Sheer Newie Devries Terria Timtence Mt. Perrids Directurn Monihey Wethen Temenavhen

Chicago Kissed Cheap in Court Kiss Alleged

In a sensational Chicago court proceeding Justice Fitzgerald faces a strange case involving a kiss during a public appraisal. Witnesses describe a widow being kissed openly, with phrases about market price and apologies echoing through the courtroom.

Chicago Den Ritzgerald Joseph Brescia Stuegte Cherry Trannivgen Branigan

New Playhouse Planned To Replace Academy With Theater

Whitney Syndicate led by Paltede pnd and B Widener Willkins plans to replace the old Academy of Music with a new handsome theater. Whitey of New York joins as co investor in the project along with Alfred G. Baker and others. The venture includes a grand opera house and aims to attract travel from across the United States with nightly trains and sleeper reservations to Mexico.

Whitney Syndicate Academy Paltede Pnd B. Widener Willkins Etkits Wilting CC Whitey New-York Hive Parthier Old Academy of Musicy Alten Handsome Oners Rim Geickn Paley Baker Alfred G. Baker Itatina Navenited

Porto Rico Schools Progress Under American Occupation

Correspondence from San Juan reports major strides in Puerto Rico public schools since American rule. A five member education board guides a system using English and Spanish texts, with teachers from the United States, improved facilities and school year length, and growing taxpayer support. The move faces some teacher resistance but aims for broader access and standardized supervision.

Associated Press San Juan Porto Rico Sytem Daatts Pelario TES Ialarde Bhibohers Leindergaeeesk Galate Sim Ponée Orsasne Ingtrieiin Permlt Oder United States Gaichers Bad Schoulx Davis Hie Reforma Schout Schon Mbubteli Kerasan

Armour aids failed Squire packing house in Chicago plan

A Boston dispatch reports Armour & Co of Chicago has extended financial help to John L Squire & Co the failed packing house. Entrusted funds amount to keep the firm afloat with no further details on Armour’s exact plan. Hayden's jewelry store will stay open every night this week.

Squires # Co Pissnodel New York Boston John 1 Squire & Co Atmmuir & Co Chicago Armour Hut

Morrow's Kid-ne-olds Sell at Swift Holliday Drug Store

A testimonial ad claims Morrow's Kid-ne-olds, yellow tablets, cure kidney disorders, nervousness and insomnia. Mrs Elise Woodruff of Topeka praises relief after years of kidney trouble. Sold for fifty cents a box, manufactured by John Morrow & Co., Seeld, Ohio.

Morrow Topeka Elise Woodruff Jacksits Street Saya Horn Swift Hollidar’s Dros

Intense Suffering Relieved by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

Dr Redwell reports a remarkable case of acute stomach trouble and chronic dyspepsia cured by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. A long sufferer with souring foods, gas, back pain, heart palpitations, and weight loss regained health after four boxes. The tablets are sold nationwide and claimed harmless, made by F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan.

Dr. Redwell Stuart Svt F A Start Co Marshall Mich Ordgelstsevers Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

South Pacific Station to be Established by Navy Soon

A Washington dispatch says the Navy plans a South Pacific station as ships and officers permit withdrawal of nine vessels under Rear Admiral Watson. The move reflects strategic value of western South American waters, Samoa sovereignty interests, and a possible coaling base in the Gaza-Bases Group. Mass and Navy yards prepare vessels for immediate sea service. Hartford sails from San Francisco for Hampton Roads in June.

New York Washington South Pacific Philippines Watson South America Phe Som Samoan Islands Gaza Massachusetts Lesgue Island Pavy Yard Massa- Rosetta W York Battierhins Battiestina Kensukes Kentucky Warly Hartford J. M. Hawiey Sam Francine Hampton Roads

Lincoln Center Crops Peaceful Temperance Crusade

A.G. Rankin, renowned temperance evangelist, completes a week in Lincoln Center. He stirs locals on abstinence and anti-liquor laws, with 485 residents pledging support. Rankin heads to Clay Center for next week's sessions, planning to remain in Kansas for two years as long as needed.

Lincoln Center A. G. Rankin Penneylyn- Rua American Anti-Saloon League Lin+ coln Center Fiege Legal Farrau Temperance Lincoln Ie Kansas Renkin Chapman Enterprise Beltor Clay Center Kanbac

Randolph merchant shoots man after warning threats

H. S. Riddin, a Randolph merchant, shot William Sthoriewalt after a warning from Riddin and a long exchange of gunfire on a Sunday evening. Ten shots hit the men, with Schonewald wounded in the abdomen and neck while Riddin was struck in the upper lip. The two assailants were Scariber and were said to have fired at close range, with the powder singeing faces.

Randolph H. S. Riddin William Sthoriewalt O'Ehock ix Company Tin Farmers Schone Wald Hiddle Schonewald Hiddie Bhonewald Riddie Bees

Morrison Stars in Frederick the Great at Topeka Theater

Lewis Morrison returns to Topeka with Frederick the Great a lavish comedy portrait of King Frederick William II. George Foster Platt portrays the king with brisk comic vigor supported by a balanced company including Florence Roberts Adele Clarke Lorena Atwood and others delivering vivid portrayals and lively stage transitions.

Lewis Morrison Topeka Faust Frederick the Great Morrison Chow Chauratter Frederic the Great Prussia Crogia George Foster Platt Huson Frederick the Grint Te Pitte Mr. Pratt Air Liatt Froverlle Mr. Morrisom Prus Frederick Bouse Voltaire Ison Amelis Laugter Hin Adele Clarke Harry Carson Clarkt Jono Swarts Lorena Atwood Amelia

North Topeka items and local notices mix of events

Local column from North Topeka lists classified notes and society items. Mentions rental offerings at 7 North Kansas avenue, Parker Jointless Pointain Pen promotion, magazines and art goods from Jeffers & James, and various personal updates. Also reports on sewer work progress, Mrs. J. N. Henry’s health, a Baptist Sunday school Christmas program, a funeral notice for Verna Perronta, and social happenings including a surprise party for Miss Jeasle Priddy and health concerns of James Smith of Munette Indiana.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue North Parker Jeffers & James Jeffers & James TM Forbes Kaneas City J. J. McCrom Alma Wathh J. N. Henry Verna Perronta Sears Jeasle Priddy Clara Mitchell Alice Safford Alba van Vechten Lizzie Shellahareer Nellie Jes Ethel Pattison Ethel Elis Meeers Will Taggart Norma Jury Fred McMaster Harry Jamison WU Swartz James Smith North Topeka Munete Ind Smith Chicago Liouis Globe-Democrat Liuvid T. Haines Topeka Mancie David F Haines Mr. Buttes Manche Fist Wayne & Bourhorn Fort Wayne, Cincional & Louisville Grasoh Lake Erie & Western Aystem Eaton Muncie Ohio Feild Muncy Lodge No. 74 Dad Fellows Haines Munci

Boers Invincible Defy British Forces In South Africa

The Boers claim they have built formidable defenses over years, with Pretoria and Johannesburg as fortresslike strongholds. They reveal heavy artillery hidden since the war and warn that British entry would fail. German volunteers train quietly, and Boer governments display growing strength while delaying full mobilization.

Vance Great Britain Eleas Pretoria Johannesbure M de Tone

Lost Kings Found After Suspected Theft

Five diamonds and an opal reported missing from Mrs. Charles W. Siegfried were found after a Saturday report to Chief Ramsey. Mrs. Siegfried said she left the gems on a shelf and later found them in a sugar bowl. Ramsey warned officers not to spend time on the case, believing the items were mislaid.

Charles W. Siegfried Ramacy Lisefrich Ramsey

Homeseekers' Excursion via the Banta Be Route

On December 1c, tickets sold to points in Arkansas Arizona New Mexico and Texas at one fare plus 2.00 round trip. Bee agent of the AT and T BL for pairs Heulare. Beyden's Jewelry store open every night this week. Jersey league for girls at Furman's.

Arkansas Arizona Lawissonic New Mexico

WANTEI trade notice for Ble Vine and Golden Rule

A fragmented public notice lists property trades and rental preferences at 04 Kansas Avenue and nearby areas. It mentions parties like Yin and Ih, addresses KL ens Puwemake, and references a Wednesday meeting with uncertain dates and names, ending with a garbled signoff from a minister and the phrase The maler abew.

Golden Rule Kansas Avenue Knnme Verein

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