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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1898

Page

7

Pauline Hall Denounces New York Paper Libel Over Hobson Kiss

Kansas City observers report Pauline Hall the opera singer enraged by a Herald story claiming she kissed Lieut Hobson. She declares she will sue for libel and shows a copy of the article at the Orpheum. She says the tale misrepresents her and vows to defend her honor.

Kansas City Hobson Pauline Hal Sieger Katwas City Hybeon Coates House Stier Orpheum Elise Vie Rica Tance Hutton Pauline Hull Heine Wiele Hob Fim Hiv Rom Pauline Hall Atisa Hall Chaies Ravens City Kieving George Jes Ting Orpheum Theater New York Today Stine Hall Pauline Matt Herald Anwar

Bust into Poetry Sparks Romantic Debate in Kansas City

The piece blends rhymed verses with prose as pedestrians ponder love and kisses. It weaves speculative lines about “the feminine kiss,” public affection, and the moral bounds of romance amid a broader catalog of curiosities and sensational notices from the era.

Late Testimony in Collins Trial After Journal Last Edition

Testimony in the Collins murder trial continues with witnesses including Chief Steele and editor Kiene detailing Grace Collins statements. Cross examinations cover conversations about gambling, potential money schemes, and credibility of Mrs. Burnett and other witnesses amid defense objections and recall of Johnny Matthews and Jordan.

Collins Fes Sixth Street Collins Yard Seeres State House Godard Executive Council Hazen Avon Br. I Kiene State Journal Grace Collins the Courder Brother Olge Mr. Kione Lange Renlitiva Steele ESS. Q Theeurder Hayden Nolee Jon Brothers John Alno Ted John Colina Harper Jaimeon Jordan Jeg Matthews Matthews Saffort Crook Wright Jordan J. D. Middleton Scranton

Mass battleship Massachusetts remains stuck in dry dock water

In New York a cruiser remains 20 feet in the dry dock at the navy yard as divers build a cradle to support the ship. The court of inquiry sits with Commodore Picking and Captains Sands and Copper presiding while pilots Ludlow Potts and Hell testify that the Massachusetts acted on orders and followed proper channels. Officials suggest no pilots or ship officers will be held responsible.

New York Ancre Ble Navy Yard Massachusetts Bowles H. F. Picking James Sands P. Copper R. 2 Russells Nicol Ludlow The Nays Yard Bell Sandy Hook Weaver Tompkinsville Ludlow Governor's Island Staten Island Potts Hell

Gompers Re-Elected And Detroit Chosen For Next Meet

Samuel Gompers was re-elected president of the American Federation of Labor by nearly unanimous vote at the close of the eighteenth annual convention in Kansas City. Detroit was chosen as the next meeting place as the eight day session adjourned. The convention debated per capita tax and other reforms while planning to widen the federation’s work and consider internal revenue measures on factories employing women and children.

Detroit Kansas City Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Rich Aacben Willim J. O'Brien New York Bee ¢ E. McNeill Bostom Afpers Federation McNeill John Kirby Guray Colo West Mr. Gompers Henry Lloyd Massachusetts Gompers Ehbeering Cowan Cleveland P. J. McGuire Philadelphia James Duncan Baltimore James O'Connell Chicago Rth John FP Malice Indianapolis Max Mortis Denver Thomas I. Kidd Frank Morrison John B. Lennon Bloomington Union Congress of Great Britain Thomas F Traces Cigar Makers’ Union Machinists’ Union Trade and Labor Congress of Canada John O'Sullivan Boston Sco Federaton SG Ag Labor Cautrie J. F. O'Sullivan Congress Committee On Laws O'Sullivan Childress George KE. McNeill Women Workers of the Land Trades Tsaac Cowen King-Madford and Byer American Federation Aiso Wiliam Inskip William Thorn

State Journal Describes Its Press and Circulation

The State Journal notes its full day leased wire AP service a large Kansas circulation and Topeka distribution with 44 carriers. It highlights new Topeka site at southeast corner of Ss avenue and Eighth st and a modern news building with four Linotypes visible behind plate glass.

The State Journal Associated Press Report American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Jource Kansas Menapora Topeka the State Journal Ss Avenue Eighth St

For Rent Houses Advertised by Crawford and Strauss Agency

A rental notice lists a modern 17 cm fat agent M Crawford and a seven room house with a red barn in top condition. The Strauss Agency at 714 Van Buren and 4d Kansas are mentioned for contact.

Parean Turer Kansas C. R. Headley East Fourth St Monroe At Jefferson Kansit Ave Topeka Trust Co Kansas Ave Warne Ae I. He Martin Jacke Lane 3 van Buren Clues Capitol Western Ave W. T. Lachest Zoo M. Crawford Strauss Agency

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