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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1899

Page

8

NEW CRAWFORD THEATER PROMOTES DOUBLE VAUDEVILLE ACT

Sar Social Eagagement Stater's Dramatic and Vaudeville Co presents a high energy tour with 78 artists and 8 dramatic stars. Popular prices 206, 206, 30c, 50c. Friday in Washington. Also includes a report on Jamaica Cuba Caribbean affairs and a ship test speed achievement concluding with a two hour forced draft run.

Sar Social Eagagement Stater’s Dramatic and Vaudeville Co West Hoyi New York Tammer San Francisco Golden Gate

Japan's new cruiser completes severe trial run

Santa Barbara January 4 The protected cruiser Chitose built by Union Iron Works for the Japanese Government has successfully completed the most severe tests before acceptance. The ship underwent a six hour run over the Santa Barbara channel course, proving its endurance and reliability prior to final approval.

Pacific Santa Barbara Cal Chitose Union Iron Works of San Francisco

Queen's New Year Gift Beef Scandal In London

London reports the queen’s New Year gift of beef to the poor faced problems as the distribution committee condemned many pieces as unfit for food and ordered replacement. The contracting butchers expressed shock at the poor quality and unclear handling of the matter.

London

Sloane House Shadowed By Intercepted Letters

Delanony Nicoll, attorney for Mrs Henry T Sloane, reports that messenger boys on the street were bribed to deliver Mrs Sloane’s letters. Two men shadowing Mrs Sloane’s house are believed to be agents who tampered with communications. Interception was found when several letters sent to Mrs Sloane received no replies.

New York Delanony Nicoll Mra Kenry T. Sloane Sian

Forfeiture Sought of Giant Powder Franchise

California Attorney General seeks forfeiture of the Giant Powder Companys franchise in San Francisco and a $5,000 fine plus costs arguing the dynamite trust caused price hikes and reduced competition. The motion also requests payment of $5,900 for allowed expenditures in the case.

San Franciera Fithgerald Shire Te Company

Sloan Lost 32000 as Tablet Wager Falls Short

New York January 4 reports Tod Sloan lost 32000 after betting Bion to Pat Showy at a hotel in Syland. Sheedy allegedly rose high in England and has long been known in the United States. Hartey Dowyer, Sloan ally in England, did not face the banks, and Sloan reportedly cleared about ten thousand through his mounts. Upon arrival in this country he bought a fine plunger who once topped American turf.

Cuba Jamaica England United States Royal Commission West Indie Porter Saga Sukar Porter Royal Commis Plan Bartag Wera Band Tsyiluan Erenu Rap Pat Sheedy New York Tod Sloan Bet Bion Pat Showy Syland Sheedy John L. Sullivan Pugil Hartey Dowyer Sloan Tiftala

Burlington and Northwestern Mall Trains Time Adjustment

Omaha January 4 report says the Burlington mall train arrived seven minutes ahead of schedule on the eastbound run, while the Chicago departure faced no delay. The Lake Shore route delayed slightly, but Northwestern operations remained on time, tightening the timetable with minor early arrival noted.

Omaha Neb Ila Fire Chicago Lake Shore

Mexico hosts first ambassadorial reception under republic

Gen Clayton who serves as United States ambassador to Mexico attended a formal ceremony at the ambassadorial hall. President Diaz and cabinet members greeted him as state carriages and cavalry marked the event. Clayton spoke of 20 months serving and noted neutral stance during delicate relations while Diaz praised the ambassador and the new republic’s dignity. The reception was described as historic as the first for an ambassador of any country in the republic.

Powell Clayton Mexico Clayton United States Diaz India United States Army Republic

Curzon Arrives in Calcutta As New Viceroy of India

Talcutta January 4 Lord Curzon of Kedleston and Lady Curzon arrived at Howrah aboard the East Indian Railway, greeted by government officials and troops. A royal salute greeted the procession through decorated streets as Calcutta honored the viceroy designate. The new viceroy will assume duties at Government House Friday morning with a state dinner planned tomorrow night.

Talcutta India Lord Curzon Kedleston Cifeon Howrah Iniflan Ratfrosa Curzon Sini Iigin Calcutta Howne Carsons Guilds of Honor Goucester van Clacutta Government House Leutenant Earl of See Vanck Earl of Im Hwo Vivck

Topeka Audtorium Plan Sparks City Hall Sale Vote

A State Journal summary reports Topeka debates a new auditorium plan estimated at about 100000 dollars with a city hall sale for 50000 dollars to fund a hall for 4000 to 5000 seats. Meeting at Commercial Club rooms shows broad support for selling the city building and issuing bonds for a new hall as leaders urge legislative action and site choices.

Topeka Audit orium Plan Debated at City Meeting

City officials and residents discuss funding and size of a new auditorium. Stanton estimates 128 by 140 feet with 6000 seating, about 20000 square feet total. Bond sale or tax levy debated. plan aims to use old city hall site and issue bonds to cover shortfall. A resolution seeks legislative action to allow selling the present building and issuing bonds for a new city hall.

Topeka Anderson Daniel Kansas Crawford Samuel T. Howe T. J. Anderson Wichita Sundersland Elehtt Quincy Jet Martin Giles Bonebrake Iam Warner Tom B.S. Brigham Baker J. K. Hudson Bird Gen Hudson Pate Stanton Mr. Stanton Col T. W. Harrison B. W.beandict M. C. Heilman James A.troutman Milar Anderson Ther Bikh Tor General Hudson Rene Bull Miller P. J. Honebrake A.A. Godard A. W. Dang James A. Troutman

Washington Jumbled View of Upcoming Senate Agenda

Washington observers outline two months left in the session with focus on appropriation bills and the canal treaty. The Nicurmeva canal bill shapes the opening agenda, while the Hawaiian government and anti scalping measures gain traction. debate on the treaty of peace looms, amid partisan maneuvering and possible fleet increments.

Washington Senate Nicuneua Ie Hawaiian Friends of the Troy Walker Commission Wil Ap Crowlage Philippines Xeru Tive Neselin Bat Opel Wests

Negro Conference at Tuskegee Faculty Meeting Feb Two

The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute will host a yearly Alabama conference February two focusing on industrial education moral and religious conditions of African Americans. Farmers mechanics teachers and ministers from southern states are expected. A separate workers conference for presidents and instructors from high grade Negro schools in the south follows on February twenty two.

South

Brass Collars En Voyage to Denver With Banta Fe Officials

A special train of four private cars left Topeka this morning carrying a party of Banta Fe officials including CM Higginson J J Frey James Dun HH A Mudge Avery Turner John Player C W Eouns and C T McCiel for a tour of western lines with Denver as the first stop.

Topeka Banta Fe Denver CM. Higginson J. J. Frey James Dun HH. A. Mudge Avery Turner John Player C. W. Eouns C. T. McCiel

Cattle King Gillette Near Juarez Deal Rumored

Jane Charles Hunt of Chihuahua acting for Gillette in a proposed compromise with creditors aiming to settle for 64,000 dollars. He would pay 50,000 cash and 10,000 annually, with his wife and John Baskin bringing 64,000 to Juarez. Gillette to meet in Kansas City and is avoiding El Paso risks as negotiations progress.

Juarez Paso Tex Jane—Charles F. Hunt Chihuahua Gillett Kansas City San Antonio Abilene Baskin Rio Grande el Paso Elmore & Cooper Dake Wiy To Groves Palacio Hotel Chihuahue Troxel

Roosevelt to receive brigadier general brevet rank

Washington dispatch reports Governor Hoovewell of New York will be brevetted brigadier general for gallant service at San Juan. A board recommended Roosevelt for the same honor, and the president approved the nomination. London dispatch cites Havana insurgent talks and Cuban disbanding progress, with Gomez reportedly seeking no friction with Americans.

New York Dipatch Washington Hoovewell Battle of San Juan Roosevelt Alger Gomez London Hieyana The Titars Mario Menocul Gubuz Havana Matunacs Maximo Gomez

Quay Political Fight Heats Up In Harrisburg Caucus

Harrisburg January 4. Ante Quay leaders claim five caucus participants will not be bound by its action noting it was not regularly constituted. John Wanamaker declares the legislature will not follow a discredited reader and that opposition to Quay grows. Elkin argues the caucus was proper and enough lawmakers will back Quay’s re election to secure six more years for Pennsylvania.

Quay Harrisburg Ante Quay Fue Supreme Court John Wanamaker Nat Brindly Obs Pennsylvania Elkin Caunel Eliniso John Dates

Senator Bate Will Be Returned in Nashville

A fragmented Nashville report notes Senator Bate likely to be returned after a party primary yesterday afternoon. The item also references a bribery case, a shipbuilding funding estimate in Washington, and local ads for medicines and laundry services.

Bate Nashville Tenn United States Tia Janae

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