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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1899

Page

5

North Topeka Notes and Social Gleanings

Mottled local items from North Topeka include Mrs. J. P. Hainer’s funeral attendance, Mr. J. F. Greenway and daughter Hattie affected by grip, and Mrs. Bissell’s payroll note. Events cover church services, visiting relatives, and community meetings at 100 Kansas Ave and 110 Van Buren St with mentions of cost items, sales, and a gathering at Park Street.

Bissell Costiey Thomas Page Baird Kansas City Eer Port Pred Falls Wellington Shere Church of the Good Shephert J. F. Greenway Hattie Watt Grip Bert Vanway Atchison Helen Matthews Cas Marthewes Bate Mra J. W Beaks Mra J. P. Hainer Losdie Goring M_ WA Kansas Sv van Buren Street Wot Siew Funny Cale Park Street Peper Ewes Van

Collision near Trevose Head sinks ships in January

A collision off Trevose Head Eng. sinks the French steamer Dusuesclin and endangers the Bruies steamer Roeshire from Cardi. The Dusuesclin crew losses include the captain and 13 sailors with drowning reported. remaining details are incomplete.

Trevose Head Falmouth Eng Jan i Roeshire Cardi St Nazaire Dusuesclin Owen Swansea Etal Resshire

Battle on the Blue Nile Dispatches From Cairo

A Cairo dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports a battlefield on the Blue Nile. Col Lewin notes Emir Pedil was defeated, lawers killed, many taken prisoner, while The Bomb escaped. Also mentions Sisters of Saint Francis in Clinton Iowa reporting on January 2.

Blue Nile London Cairo Exchange Telegraph Lewin Chen Pedil Sisters of Saint Francis Clinton Towa Witsex Arnold Drug

Alone with Their Dead Poor Commissioner Tale

Fragmentary notice describes the death of Mrs A Dy Clark of 1313 Hast Fourth Street. The Care Family is cited as one of the most distressed cases drawing attention of the poor commissioner. Last fall the husband left his wife and six young children to seek work below in the lane. the dead mother received only neighbor aid.

Tale Notoe Mra A. Dy Clark Fourth Street

Greater Chicago reform move aims to consolidate city county

The Times-Herald notes plans to consolidate city and county governments and abolish township bodies within Chicago. A constitutional amendment is needed, with a 43 member Civic Federations committee drafting proposals, meeting daily to prepare amendments for presentation next year. Real estate sales are reported in Benedict & Co records, including multiple properties and $32,000 in sales plus $12,000 in rents. a partnership dissolves January 21, 1883.

Chisago Jam S The Times-Herald Chicago Lombard Civic Federariens Reform Oreanieaticne Phildeipniy Sates Benedict & Co Kansas Avenue Prom House Topeka Avenue EL Quinton Quincy Street A. W. Adams West Street D. Littlefield Mr. Lee

Social and personal notices from the Topeka era wedding and events

A Topeka society roundup lists a quiet wedding at 1829 West Steth street officiated by Dean Hayden. Newlyweds Mr. Hagen and bride depart for a southern honeymoon then reside at the Throop Hotel. many local guests attend a supper and club gatherings with lists of attendees and gifts.

J.B. Johnsom West Steth Street Dean Hayden Church of the Assumptee

Local Social Notes Highlight Residents and Travel

Mr and Mrs Adams will be at here at ny st after February lt Weeks start with her uncle. z etherell and daughter Verna have returned from a short visit in Garretson. Miss Josephine Van Amburgh left today for Chicago to see the Post Graduate Hospital. Miss Minnie Brown returned the first of the week from several weeks visit with friends. In Denver Mr Cameron Miller left Tuesday for a trip to St Louis and Omaha.

New Circuit Judge Considered in Sixth Judicial District

Rumor cites bills in committee to add a new circuit judge in the Sixth District. State official days and party lines noted as debate centers on changes, with Gerson as Judiciary chair and pending cases mentioned amid political contention.

Stewars Gerson Tah

Deed Recorded In Register Office for Jackson Street Lots

A deed appears in the register of deeds containing the names John Henry Collins Grace Collins and Helen Collins. It covers two lots on Jackson Street between Fifth and Sixth streets once owned by John Collins. The mortgage holder Portsmouth Savings Bank foreclosed and took the property. The deed was cut and taken to John Collins in the county seat and signed by him amid questions of a forged signature following a conviction.

Neem Aica Register of Dasds John Henry Culling Grace Collins Helen Collins Jackson Street J. Collins Fifth Sixth Portsmouth Savings Bank John Guilins Bisceil John Collins

Walter Crane’s Floral Fantasy Elevates Decorative Art

In A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden Walter Crane would secure a top place among decorative artists. The designs blend graceful drawing with whimsical color, each flower personified to match its name. The book’s delicate coloring and refined technique showcase Crane’s originality and mastery.

Walter Cren Harper Mr. Crane Crane Chicago Tribune

German dentist proposes microbes to stop dental pain

A German dentist named Dr Here suggests using an iroculant made from cultivated microbes to curb toothache. Applied to decayed teeth it stops pain without destroying the nerve, then stabilizes the tooth for lasting relief. Several cases reportedly show success per the San Francisco Chronicle.

Dr. Here Jarain San Francisco Chronicle

Mrs Sherman Recovers From Stroke As Agewise Victorious

Mrs Sherman, widow of ex secretary John Sherman, has recovered from a paralysis stroke several months ago and can attend city affairs again. Doctors deem her recovery remarkable given age. Mr Sherman praises health progress as Lazard Freres imports gold and notes London shipments to the United States.

Sherman John Sherman Lazard Freres Jan. S London United States

Kansas House Bill 90 Enacted For State Budget Appropriation

The enacted bill provides appropriation for state funds to cover expenses of the governor and officers and supports. It authorizes the state treasurer to issue warrants for payments and takes effect upon publication in the Topeka State Journal. The governor and secretary of state certify the enrolled bill as correct and in force.

Ita Topeka Eastarion Senate Eer Wen Eeedy Kansas Allew Hush Mate

Not Reforming Yet Charles Manne Pleads Guilty

Charles Henry Manne a sixteen year old white boy pled guilty to burglary before Judge Hazen. The judge reserved judgment and may send him to the reformatory at Butchineon. The case highlights reform school influence as Manne had broken into a butcher shop and stolen a sum of money. He comes from respectable city residents.

Charles Henry Manne Hazen Butchineon

Mayor Fellows Delays Sanitary Force Cuts Amid Contagion Fear

The Sanitary Department will not be reduced yet, Mayor Fellows saying no action until council talks. He cites board of health warnings and ongoing clean-up aims to curb contagion with a large disease risk still present. Also noted are ship Portland liability claims and potential criminal negligence questions from its voyage during rough weather.

Fellows Board of Health Mayor Fellows Weather Bureau DAS Portland Massachusetts United States Chicago

Begg's German Salve for Various Ailments Advertised

An old advertisement touts Begg's German Salve as invaluable for cuts burns bruises scalds chopped hands and other ailments. The copy also mentions laundry services by Peerless team Laundry for washing colored shirts and preventing fading.

Begg

Duane Blames Hobson for Maria Teresa Loss

Charles A. Duane, quartermaster first class of the Vulcan, testified that Lieutenant Hobson rushed the Maria Teresa causing the ship's loss as she was being conveyed to the United States. Duane blamed Hobson for not allowing time to clean clogged bilge pumps, arguing the pumps failed under current conditions.

Maria Teresa Mansfield Mase Charles A. Duane Vulcan Maria Teresa United States Hobson Barry

Confederates Reject Pension Demand in Arkansas Protest

In Washington the absence of the vice president has the Senate opening with Mr Frye presiding. Mr Berry presents a protest from the J E Murray camp of Anti Veterans of Arkansas against the pension plan. The document cites families and funds used to support veterans and questions the advertising methods. Also shown are late ad notices for German Salve products and various local laundry and dry goods ads.

U.S Washington Jaz. i Frye Senate Berry Dem Ark J. E Murray Otto Kueune & Co

State Journal Establishes Permanent Home Building Site

The State Journal announces its recently erected permanent office in a corner location at the corner of Avenue and Eighth Street. The article notes the building as a permanent home for the publication and mentions the circulation and exclusive use details.

the State Journal Avenue Eighth St

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