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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1898

Page

3

Charlie Curtis Home After Election Return

The text describes Charlie Curtis returning from Washington after an illness that hindered his participation in ratification events in Hamilton Hall. It notes his serious affliction, his absence from Congress sessions, and his plan to resume duties later in the week, accompanied by Miss Dollie Curtis who has been with him in Washington.

Eramilton Hall Washington Congress Nccu Dollie Curtis

Irving Improvements Bank to Open as Milling Plant Reopens

The Irvine property has passed into the hands of Cottrell Bris, major Marshall county owners. The change likely prompts reopening the mill plant in repair and operation. A potential dam rebuild and new machinery by Cottrell Bree suggests large scale operation if Irving residents back the project. A new bank is among Irving’s business prospects for the year.

Irvine Promerty Cottrell Bris Marshall County Irving Cottretl

Cherokee County Court Clash Over New District Court

In Cherokee county a legislative push to establish a new district court faces strong local opposition. Senator Householder receives letters urging the plan while nearby residents and county members protest the effort, comparing it to a similar court already set up in Wyandotte county. The dispute centers on whether the legislature should fund the new court against significant countywide resistance.

Cherokee County Adjacen Galana

Constitutional Reform Stirs Debate in House

The article discusses a constitutional reform effort with lawmakers weighing changes. It notes anticipated majorities, party lines, and broader political implications as the debate centers on shaping the governing framework.

Portu Rican Vineyard Emcee Fumbles At Bishop Report

Fragmented OCR note recalls an event at a vineyard where an emcee misreads names and items talk of a bishop report. Details are garbled, but reference to Bremnstrt and Molar Wan suggests misprints. The piece hints at a ritual or ruling pending a bishop’s report and possible consequences.

Goddard Names Appointees for Attorney General Office

Attorney General Goddard announces assistants for the office. J S West, a noted Rateex Cis lawyer, is named assistant attorney general under the lacentine administration. James Clayton of Great Bond becomes second assistant and clerk, a post he held during the Mar TH administration when Godard served as an attorney.

J. 5. West Rateex Cis Kambeg Lacentine Riser AA. Ccodart James Clayton Great Bond Godard Senewal

Fragmented notice from historical page with unreadable text

The readable portions show a damaged OCR fragment mentioning places and terms like coal feed and harbor. It lacks clear names, dates, or a coherent event, preventing a concrete summary. The fragment suggests a local notice or article segment without identifiable individuals or organizations.

Soliday Discount Sale at Webster Company

A Soliday Discount Sale at H. Webster Agem. is announced with emphasis on early and SE Jee ie a Sees tt Oe china. The notice highlights a sales event featuring china products and other goods.

Rly China

Fresh From Dawson Steamer Brings Alaska Passengers

Frattie Washington December 26 report notes the steamer Farralon Mas arriving from Alaska with Daw son passengers crossing the ice to reach Dawson. The Dawson population is down to about 16 000 with lower living costs and no fuel shortage expected. A Klondike river incident recalls surveyor Boe Minton dying after breaking through the ice near Dawson on October 27.

Frattie Wash Farralon Dawson Tie Creek Averarine Ed Henderean White Dawson Jin Joe Nantick Tr Tn Alaska Brady Tea Washington Cadentead Boeminton Sus Lee Klondike

Sagasta Condition Deteriorates Abroad

Madrid December 2 A late bulletin says Sinur Sagasta's condition has grown more serious as illness deepens, prompting concern over leadership health and regional stability. The report notes limited medical details but warns of potential political implications both domestically and in foreign affairs.

Madrid Sinur-Sagasta

Fragmented city market tale on a strange sale

A garbled report describes a price quote of 35 000 for two dogs and mentions individuals named Frank Gould and George Ritting. The text references a street and a horse or mule figure and a purchase price, with confusing notes about payments, a potential auction, and a local listing or sale context.

Newe York Frank Gould George Ritting Thanasia Leaghuret

Louisiana pension board actions and promotions noted

New Orleans board adjourned after pension claims. several were rejected while only a portion reached law, dividing pensioners into three classes with monthly amounts. Also a Topeka promotion for F A Dietrich noted. Keefe proposes pawnbroker interest cap and penalties. ads claim Berges German Salve cures ailments with testimonials.

New Orleans Bowie Inna State Board of Confederate Pensture Commissioners Maton Howe Makiug Lawit Oy St South

Chicago Livestock Market Report Summary

Chicago livestock market receipts were strong with hogs and cattle showing higher demand. Hog prices rose and total receipts approached 2,090 while cattle shipments reached around 3,300 head with cooler weather noted.

Davie Desay

Navy coal reserves plan to girdle seas around Cape Horn

A Washington dispatch reports the Navy will stock nearly 500000 tons of coal for warships and distribute it along Atlantic and Gulf coasts, the West Indies, and Pacific stations. Key depots include Guam, Honolulu, Pago Pago, San Juan, Havana, Key West, Norfolk, and New York, with Cape Horn routing to the Pacific.

New York Washington Navy Department Atlantic Oceani Gulf Frenchman Bay Marine Porto Hlco United States Sao Prastisco Puget Sound Manila Samoa Cape Horn Great Western Ocean Pacific American Guam Bremerton Puget Sellant Admiral Belknap Wiew Yorke Toston Frenchman's Bay Maine Hampton Roads Strang

Treasury All Right State v Treasur

State treasury officials assure no fund shortage as funds accumulate weekly. About $5,000 available Saturday morning with $26,000 owed to the state board for November expenses. treasury closed for Chretien holiday. taxes due December 20. Anticipated remittances from counties and a transfer bill from the state university fund may cover obligations and allow legislatures to be paid in the next ten days.

State Treasur Senepower Treasors State Board At Charities Treasury Chretien Willams Tegishiture State University Genera

WOOD-PYLE MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED IN LOCAL NOTICE

Mira Man Wond, long time stenographer in the office of Superintendent Stryker, marries Prof. Bich Hit Mo. at a ceremony witnessed by Anna MM. Davi Syrpe. The event follows her study at a nearby firm and precedes Stryker’s election as state superintendent, marking a notable personal milestone in the community.

Mira Man Wond Stryker Mick Ef Bich Anna MM. Davi Ties Rin

Collins' Christ Was Yet No Emotion on Neck John Cerline Christmas

John Collins remained emotionally distant on Christmas Day in his cell. Visitors included stepmother Mrs J S Collins who wept as he greeted her without visible emotion. Sheriff Cook and others were moved. John next attended to chores while Grace Collins and Grant Meade also visited without notable affect.

Mr. Collins John John Cerline Larson John Collins Collins India Sheriff Cook Ms Cell Grant Meade Grace Collins

May Burnett to be Held for Perjury in Collins Case

A warrant was issued for May Burnett for perjury in the Collins murder case. She testified she saw a man on the roof of the Colina kitchen the morning of the murder, but officers allege her testimony was false and she was not in Topeka that day. The case heads to higher courts as defense and prosecution clash over the verdict and motion for a new trial.

May Burnett Collins Colina Harden John Collins Hazen Supreme Court District Court Mr. Haydet Hayden John Collie A. A. Godard Godard Rae John Collins Sry Cotinty Jetmore Triumph Allford Gules Nichole Ey Nave

Enterprising Excelsior Club Fosters Free Library Efforts

The Excelsior club of Lyndon Osage County organized in 1897 plans a free library growth with subscriptions and social events. About 100 volumes were gathered, aided by traveling library shipments from Topeka. Club officers include Mrs A Wilson president and Mrs L T Hussey vice president. Community notes mention visits from Misses Turner and others, and local social engagements as residents travel to nearby towns.

Lyndon Osage Excelsior Club Topeka Lbrary Excetator Club A. Wilson L. T. Hussey W. 5. Olcott W. B. Pleasant

The Fairies At Topaka Cash Dry Goods Co

A notice invites recipients holding numbered claim tickets to collect their prizes labeled as fairies. Numbers listed include 1308 for the queen 942 for the first maid of honor and 362 for the second maid of honor.

The Topaka Cash Dry Goods Co

Copper King Mine Official Dies and Canon City Move

Mike Sutton's clerk Fred Dawson, owner in the Copper King gold mine near Canon City, has moved from Dodge City after six years as stenographer and confidential clerk to M. W. Sutton's law office and four years as city attorney. Reports say a dull moment preceded the mine haul when the ore car was prepared. Dawson was well regarded in Dodge City for his popular service.

Dodge City Fred Dawson Canon City M. W. Sutton T18

New Pier Opens in Kingston Jamaica with Warship Ceremonies

A new pier at Victoria Market in Kingston Jamaica was opened today to serve tourists and visiting foreign warships. The German training ship Moltke took part in the ceremonies, signaling West Indian Waters reception.

Kingston Kington Jamaica Victoria Mearket Moltke

Boy Babies Predominate in Birth Records Across New York

New York officials report a rise in the birth ratio favoring boys since November. Dr. Tracy notes January to June show near normal levels, with December at 110 boys per 100 girls, while some months previously reached 108, then 110. A curious trend links many infants named after generals and war heroes, hinting at patriotic influence but lacking conclusive causation.

New York Bureau of Vital Statistics Maine Havana Harbor Dr. Tracy Dr.Tracy Reuter George Dewey Smiths Theodore Roosevelt Achley Sampson Generale Miles Merritt Shafter Lee Wheeler

Cathedral Fire Destroys Harrisburg Diocese Edifice

A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed St Patrick's pro Catholic cathedral, the church of the bishop of Harrisburg Roman Catholic diocese. The blaze started near the altar around 1 pm, with decorations lighting quickly and flames running up the rear wall to the front. Interior was nearly consumed before extinguishment. altar ornaments and sacred vestments saved while the organ was ruined. Loss estimated at $14,000 fully insured due to electric crossing wires.

Harrisburg St Patrick's

Kirksville Doctor Arrested for Practicing Osteopathy

Lincoln Nebraska December 2 A Kirksville Missouri physician Dr Little practicing osteopathy was arrested for practicing medicine without a certificate. He was released on recognizance. The complaint was signed by City Detective Melone. Dr Little accuses physicians from other schools and has raised a purse to prosecute, vowing to press the test case through the courts.

Lincoln Nek Little Kirksville Meloné

Bears the Tes Kind You Have Always Bought

A fragment reads Cas Tonz bearing the Tes kind you have always bought, hinting at a historic advertisement or trade phrase. The legible portion suggests a consumer goods label or trademark context, with no clear event or date available.

Cas Tonz

Peasant Actors Arrive at Germanke Theatre

New York on December 25 reports Gurthre Ampere, manager of the Germanke theater, arriving with a troupe from Ober Ammeread ytatte day. The company wears peasant garb with bare men's torsos and silver medals from past conquests. Twelve women and men perform melodramas about Bavarian farm life, including the play Herrestte schaitner von Ammergad.

New York Gurthre Ampere Germanke Theater Launc Kaiser Wihvin der Drome Durty pamsant_seifres Ober Ammeread Priget Sharpanhot- Ing

Thief Caught After Chase Across Fields and Creek

Blis Banks, a colored man, was arrested after robbing A. oe Poole’s home south of the tair grevunda. Poole heard a cry, pursued the robber across a creek and woods for about half a mile, tackled him, and held him until officers arrived. The stolen watch and trousers were found along the route and the prisoner was turned over to the state.

Blis Banks Gene Poole Dresaie Ponte Lawrence Sehen Hause

Christmas Church Celebrations Across City

Churches observed Christmas with services and music. United Presbyterian collected donations for the Poor. Central Congregational held a Christmas tree with gifts. English Lutheran featured a cantata "A Dress of Bethlehem" and Sunday school prizes. Piret Congregational hosted a Christmas concert. Seventh Day Adventist offered carols with a quartet. Mrs Parkhurst and others contributed to community gift efforts. Bre Thorpe plans to distribute collected funds locally.

United Presbyterian Church Dreas Bethfehem Elven Piret Conavesational G. W. Parkhurst F. i Wear W. i Carrie H. V Minckley FE Lewis Bre Thorpe

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