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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
5
Money order services at post offices may be cut to fit nighttime hours. The department plans to extend window service later every night at larger stations. A complete system of issue and payment will be provided once approved by the public authorities.
Three large meetings of striking cotton mill operatives were held yesterday at 10 3 oclock. Samuel S M Wale, organizer of the Socialist party for Georgia, arrived from Atlanta with funds for the Avante movement and urged rapid organization. A transfer procession from Broad Street to Hicks hall marked the event as the group planned further moves to establish a Socialist party presence in Georgia. The strike threatened to shut mills by December 24 if workers did not resume by then.
A fragmented OCR text segment with disjoint phrases and names, lacking clear events or coherent narrative. The readable portions mention talk and food, names such as Nat Shh and Mariel, but no verifiable action, date, or place. The piece reads like stripped lines from a longer column or notice.
Fragmentary item from Piletelpmia dated December 2 describes an auxiliary event involving Morgan and Sthelia with a five pound value noted and other faded details.
Chicago December 23 Father J Walsh a Catholic priest of this city was elected and tendered membership of the Knights of Pythias. He said he had not yet been initiated and would seek approval from Archbishop Feehan. He is pastor of St Vincent’s Church and a popular figure in Catholic circles.
The article discusses commercial agents and their functions in relation to American manufacture. It notes they act to gather information, support foreign commerce, and secure commercial interests. Agents are appointed by the Secretary and perform duties akin to consular activity, with emphasis on official authorization and exequatur processes.
Local column lists residents traveling for business and visiting relatives, changes in employment, and social notices. Mentions Miss Maud Kellar a new cashier at Ely's grocery, Miss Jéssié Myara visiting Silver Lake, and Miss Eadie Heber sick at Monroe street. includes church sermon at Church of One Good Shepherd and teacher’s convention attendance.
Topeka camp No. 14 percent Royal Neighbors of America calls all members to attend the annual meeting at the hall on Quincy Street. Explosion and dynamite prohibitions noted. Hosted by SAXON at 21 Quincy Street.
Paul Alexander Johnstone nears departure from Topeka pending a long waiting list for private interviews. He urges patients to order next month’s nerve treatment supplies by letter to his 518 Harrison Street office with a Tara Portage stamp, noting he will stay open until October 8 for final patients.
A dispatch from Havana discusses American military control in Cuba, envisaging a joint civil administration with Spanish and Cuban participation. It outlines a gradual transfer of powers, partition of authority among American commanders, and a long term aim for a stable government under supervision. The piece cites General Ludlow and references the risk of unrest, while noting the need for a comprehensive plan and possible future cabinet roles.
Dec 4 55 3 32 and Jan 1 2 ticket sale via Santa Fe at one fare round trip. See The Kins, agent Cromwell & Jeffers North Topeka for details. Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves burn or scald instantly. available from all druggists.
A Wednesday evening ceremony at the bride's mother's Fillmore street home united Miss Jesse Heck and Mr Charles P Adams with a large Topeka crowd in attendance. Streams of evergreens, Lohengrin music, and a bridal party in pale blues and pinks framed the ceremony, followed by a reception and future home at Fillmore street.
A long list of local residents and visitors appears with social duties and gatherings. Miss Maude Grimm entertained Sunday school members at Madison Street with games and refreshments. Mrs Eugene Ware hosted a luncheon for visiting club ladies Mrs Rockwell and Mrs Peters. Mrs J C McClintock hosted local ladies in honor of club guests. Ben Hart and Miss Julia Beedy marriage noted in Kansas City. Various residents travel for education and events, including teachers association attendees and a regisnature session.
Evangelist Sam P. Jones entertained a large party of railway employees at his Cartersville home in Georgia. Invitations went to several distinguished railway men and a special train carried the guests from Atlanta's Union Depot at 9 o'clock.
Morning report notes a large gathering of Atlants Fairway men. A dinner is set for about 1 oclock with guests returning to the city by dark. Mr Jones states railway employees are friends and he will host a royal good time at his home inviting all railway officials to attend.
Washington dispatch says Representative elect Roberts of Utah faces possible expulsion over polygamy but constitutional scholars expect he can take his seat in the fifty sixth congress. Georgia’s Fleming and Washington’s Lewis argue the two thirds vote could oust only after seating. many see rights of Utah voters upheld.
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