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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1899
Page
5
Fragmented OCR Note on July Fourth Events and Local Reactions
Fragmented text references July 4 activities and local observations. Mentions Wey observatory, Fort Wey, and evening events. Describes scattered names, dates, and unclear details about people and places.
Fortune for the heir amid a Topeka estate dispute
An elderly Montreal bounder, A. Hirbour, dies while visiting Ball City and leaves his vast fortune to heirs. In the will he intends to invest through A. Hirbour in Topeka, declaring he will focus on business and advance the estate, with plans that may shape future holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
A. Burhour
M. Emmuepuri
A Mirbour
Balle City
Sistata
Tunseriy
St Jono
Montreal
Hart Seork
A. Hirhetrr
Topeka
Aey
Atv
Now Security Building Undergoes Major Renovation
A historic city building once secured by the Society of Security is set for a vast renovation. The project will restore the front facade and add a new entrance, with the second floor hosting a few minor offices and the third floor allocated for lodge meetings and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre
AiMice
Secrets of War History and Odd Names in Transit
Fragmented OCR notes discuss war history and a string of unclear names and places. Mentions Reed Whe, New York, Peary, and references to a board, cuffing, and a supplier edge. Contains many garbled words and stray terms with no clear narrative or event.
Day in Society Delightful July Fourth Picnic and Party
Society notes describe a lively Fourth of July lawn picnic on Fillmore Street with about forty guests, long tables in the driveway, and a late evening display of fireworks. The guest list includes Edna McInwar k, Mary Sherman, Lillian Whitelock, Helen Yeon, and many others joined by Mr. Frank Shelly, Walter Smith, and Dallas visitors. Additional gatherings feature a dinner at Martin's Hill, chaperoned outings to Silver Lake, Cedar Heights visits, and a broad round of personal notices and hostess duties across households in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mice Vera Low
Poenday
Fillmore Street
Edna Mcinwark
Mies “Merile Paste
Mies
Ivan Davis
Susie Gay
Mins “Fer Tent Devereux
Mine Daisy Sherman
Sian
Lillian Whitelowk
Misa Panette Lon
Suiss
Etna Crase
Mise
2Elva Tromimon
Helen Yeon
Hace Passier
Miseuth McCaptuch
Mie
Mary Moos
Gillan Tefft
Misa Winifred Wasnar
Grace Coram
Virgilian Mully
Martin's Hill
Newa Wi
Horton
W. N. West
Ft Marsy
David Palmer
John Hobson
Fred Cobe
Myrtle Jethure
Hearne West
Miles Flupis
Niagara
Canada
Fletzer
Colorado Springs
Arner Af Heckford
Mias Oaamend Hartun
Marry
Hybsor
John Waters
Perbody
Ralph Moore
Attorney General to Press City on Prohibition Violations
A. A. Godard plans to notify Topeka city officers of the new prohibition law and penalties for permitting violations. The move aims to prompt enforcement, with reports Mayor Drew considering suppression of joints and saloons though Godard will act within judicial discretion amid political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
A. A. Godard
Godard
Wieed
Drew
St Fyalo
Frieda
Attourney
Cvnfideon
Jointiers
Gudiid
Stone Economical Governors Reject Mansion Remodeling
Governor Stone declines remodeling and furnishings for the executive mansion citing no planned expenditures beyond scheduled items. Superintendent Eyre notes the board never intended extra outlays and keeps to lowest bidder rules, denying inflated claims of improper purchases. The board disallows items, with elevator costs alone estimated at 4000 dollars.
Brooklyn Eagles Excursion Train Passes Topeka Toward Denver
Sightseers from New York travel on the Brooklyn Eagles excursion train that rode through Topeka this spring. The train left Kansas City this morning and will reach Denver tomorrow morning, with stops planned at Colorado Springs and later Los Angeles area points.
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New York
Topeke
Brookley Baghe
Mnest
Kansas City
Denver
Tomorow
Colorado Springs
Verdes
Pikes Phak
Gude
Les Anernes
Santa Fe
The
Nebraska
Las Anglican
Peoria
Trey
Kins City
Los Argelés
Missouri
Kentucky
Thisiane
Aleth
Ohio
New Ireland
Todeka
Automobiles Ban on Chicago Boulevards Voided
Judge Gibbots delivered a ruling voiding South Park boulevard prohibitions on auto traffic on the Chicago south side. The court declared the ordinance invalid noting it targets vehicles unfairly and creates danger by unequal restrictions while the park board erred in singling out one vehicle category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Park
South Side
Park Board
Spanish Prisoners Hope for Release in Negotiations
Washington reports from General Cite suggest negotiations between Spanish Commissioners and Aguinaldo may lead to freeing Spanish prisoners. Geneva Mus’ telegram notes a fair prospect, but it remains unclear if Yorktown crew captives are included. Insurgents may hold some due to status differences while a Stearm Laundry ad appears.
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Washington
Lizen
Agunakto
Geneva
Yorktown
Genta Taungry Witeene Eatra Daree
Stearm Laundry
West
Eighth Street
Kansas Fairs 1898 Register of County Exhibitions
A compiled list from the State Board of Agriculture presents Kansas county fairs for 1898 with dates, locations, and secretaries. Entries cover Allen through Wyandotte counties, noting organizers such as J Wheaton Iola secretary, W J Kennedy Winfield secretary, and J St Warren Ederman secretary, among others.
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Kansas
Tor Board of Agriculture
F. D. Coburn
Allen County Agricultural Society
Clay County Fair Association
Hoopes
Clay Center
Cottey County
Woodford
Burtington
Cowley County
Garden City
Inklin County
NO MORE FIRE WORKS FOR PORT OF JULY DEMAND SOARS
Fireworks sales jump with richer patriotic demand this year. dealers report double or nearly double stock seized quickly. wholesalers like Mr Sproat and Mr Glenn note selling out. Stores say this is the strongest sale period in several years, with eager buyers outpacing supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwess
J.5
Sproat
Stan Grocers
EC Glenn
Feir
Unclear fragment hints naval commission delays
Fragmentary text from Warrington dated July 5 mentions a navy department matter and Samoa commission delays. It references Auckland and Honolulu with scattered names and dates, but the wording is incomplete and uncertain.
Morgan To Lead German Bond Issue In London Detail
Announcement notes a Médern German bond offering by Morgan in London with terms at 6 percent interest. Currency payments possible in sterling or francs at 4 percent exchange. Proceeds to Serbia firmed through duties and shipping arrangements.
Special Election Called for Jefferson Clix Mu July 6
Gov Stephene Jodns en to be held on Tuesday to fill the vacancy in the Eighth Mis Suri district created by the resignation of Congressman Richard Women's Council Adjourns Lonayt. July 1 the seselona of the TH taymatina Cano of Women termmltated tolay af the Coustess of Aberdens's Feal denon at Waltunl Shere ter was 6 Braheea denne taal etaenies SF aA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Clix
Stephene Jodnsen
Ie Sil
Mis Suri
Aes Eee
Richard
Women's Council
Taymatina Cano
Aberdens
Waltunl
Shere Ter
Sholley’s Friends Angry Protest to McKinley Over Admiral Schley
Maryland Republicans plan a Washington trip led by Senator Wellington, Senator MeComas, and Governor Lowndes to urge President McKinley to halt what they call the navy department’s mischaracterization of Admiral Schley. They emphasize Schley’s Maryland roots and Republican ties, warning the controversy could affect this year’s state election.
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Baltimore
Suly
Republican Party
Maryland
United States
Wellington and
MeComas
Lowndes
Washington
McKinley
Admiral Sehiey
Navy Department
Schiey
Admiral Schiey
Bureau of Navigation
Schley
Peffer's Voice for War on the Philip
The piece argues for strong government action in the Philippines, framing the issue as a test of American principles and independence. It defends uprisings against Filipino resistance, urges defense of citizens and property, and cautions against leniency that could threaten national authority and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peffer
Philip
Lost His Balloon At July Fourth Flight Incident
Asroneut Kelly had a balloon ascent at a park on July Fourth. After reaching altitude and attempting a parachute jump, the balloon fell to earth near Meld. Two men nearby carried the balloon away and refused to return it when Kelly pursued it. He spoke with Sheriff Cook seeking steps to recover his device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kelis Yeno
Ascension
Gurtisit Park
Kelly
Sheriff Cook
Alreit
Kansas Sends Largest Delegation to Pacific Coast
The Kansas special train from Kansas City on the third over the Santa Fe arrived at Emptonfunn crowded to capacity. It carried ten sleepers and a baggage car with a total of 111 passengers, making the Kansas delegation the largest to date bound for the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Paual
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Empton— Funn
Pacific Coast
Hoodoo accusation haunts probate court case in town
Well known colored woman Mary Basbr en alleges hoodoo by Nanty Turner affecting her health and luck. Neighbors testified as the case unfolded in probate court yesterday afternoon while tensions rose over claims of magic and alleged harm to Turner family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Anderson
Noah Turner
Mary Bas Bren
Nanty Turner
Noah
Hanlab
Moth
General Brains Weather and Hardship Report From London Spectator
The article notes rainfall in several locations with July 4 measures and details a political scene about a new mill and apportionment. It also recounts a pathetic tale of an elderly woman denied outdoor relief, working under harvest sun, saving for funeral costs, and dying after severe suffering. The London Spectator provides the narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Spectator
Scudder Divorce Case Wins Temporary Alimony
Judge Hazen grants Mrs. Sarah J. Scudder temporary alimony of 40 dollars monthly and 50 dollars for costs, to be paid on the 10th. The case, filed in district court by Sarah Ketley Scudder, traces her pre marriage career as Miami county educator and notes Mr. Scudder’s insurance career and recent estrangement at the Throop hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen
T.T. Scudder
Scudder
Sarah J. Scudder
Kansas
Miles Sarah Ketley
Miami County
New York Mutual
Mmcneil
John & Lord
Kansa
Phoenix
Hartford
Potwin
Throop
North Topeka Community Notes Weekend Activities
Local column from North Topeka lists social visits and travels. Miss EHa Sheets attended a Osankie picnic, Mr Burly of the Capitol elevator plans Oklahoma grain purchase, Miss Susie Myers visits Meriden, Mrs S L Courtney returns from Cyuocil Grove, Geo 3 Cooper back visiting North Side friends, Thomas Hoffman in charge of new Catholic church project, Dolman family to Manitowoc for month, Russian families arrive from Buches Ayres increasing Little Hessia, Tea Guffy and David Glid Gen wed at 910 Madison, Rev W Mo Mutchinson officiates. Ralph W Hammond funeral held for spinal meningitis victim, Violet club picnic at Grantville, Santa Fe expands North Topeka yard and may require new switches, some Russian squatters may vacate. Dr Hogeboom reports chickenpox case for Clarence Scott. Patton fever noted. Local youths drive to Norra grove and park outing with many attendees.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Eha Sheets
Osankie
Burly
Capitol Elevator
Oklahoma
Susie Myers
Meriden
S. L. Courtney
Cyuocil Grove
Mrrs. Phillips
Geo
Cooper
North Topeka
Putnaw
Roenvile
Thimss Hoffman
East Curtis Street
Third and
Vas Buren Streets
Irs
Buches Ayres
Hessia
Russia
South America
Adh
Mise Téa Guffy
David Glid Gen
Madison Street
W. Mo Mutchinson
The
Baptist Church
Ralph W. Hamond
Jet. Hamond
Spinal Teningiti
Farily
Rerident
Violet Club
Grantville
CE. Jordan
Laure Houghtelin
Maud and
Flo Curry
Doille Curtin
Loa Dell McMaster
HL. B. Hogeboom
Clarence Scott
Oscar Beeler
Walter Jackson
Norra Grove
Misses Renazi
Edith Dudie Myrtle
Stand Up to Fit a Shoe
From the New York Herald a shoemaker notes that customers often struggle with ready made shoes because they sit while trying them on. He argues that standing helps the foot expand and the shoe fit better as blood flows to the feet and muscles work. He cites especially women who seek comfort and suggests fitting while standing for accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Gaivsman
Partridges Tame as Chickens in Tennessee Gazette
Morristown Gazette notes a local experiment by Joseph Galloway in Morristown Tennessee showing partridges two years old tamed and kept with domestic fowl. The birds behave like chickens, roost with the flock, and raise their young, challenging the belief that partridges cannot be tamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Galloway
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