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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1899

Page

6

Missing Perth Amboy Cashier Linked to Bank Shortage

Edward D M Valentine, cashier of Middlesex County Bank of Perth Amboy New Jersey, is missing with about 190000. Police report he vanished Monday after the bank failed to open and investigators probe false entries to cover a multi month shortage.

New York Middlesex County Bank Perth Amboy N. J Dévre Edward DM Valentine Meney U. B Ave Perth ‘Amboy Eftairs Ragert New Jersey Ciee Pelice Pest Amboy Bert Occn Grove Eben Perth Amboy Bank City Ark National Park Sudona! Bank Massigedt

French Fourth of July Festivities and Paria Display

July celebrations across Paria featured magnificent weather and decorated public and private buildings. Patriotic groups marched to Place de la Concorde, wreaths were laid at the Strasbourg slate fir, and shouts of Vive la France echoed. Demonstrations faced police containment as garrison dispatches from Hennes reported reviews conducted without incident and public previews acclaimed the proceedings.

Paria Strasburg Aleparse Hennes

Agricultural report of fruit production by county

Secretary W H Barnes releases statistics on fruit and orchard health across Montgomery, Rooks, Davis, and related counties. Apples, pears, grapes, and plums show varied yields with regional differences in maturity and condition. Overall, orchards report fair to good health with notable percentages cited for fruit production by county.

W. H. Barnes Csliitionel Ureery Wreck Davis Wil Mialien Will Ogain Tiyghetes Rooks County Emporis Reginera Tim Stare Catpronne

Detroit Votes On Three Cent Streetcar Fare Plan

Detroit debates Gov. Pingree and T. L. Johnson plan to convert streetcar lines to municipal control. Three cent fare would be used with transfers, while a sale to Detroit Municipal Harborway company is contested. City council faces working ordinance, with mayoral vetoes possible.

Detroit Citisana Pingree Tte Elitens Agva Ht Martury

Choice of Elegant Ribbons Priced 39c and 50c

Readers can select from two widths of Elegant Ribbons totaling 1000 yards at 39 cents and 50 cents per yard respectively. The offer highlights value for crafts and sewing projects with durable finishes and a broad color range.

Dress Skirts Marked Down at Sale Prices

Draped listings show white duck skirts reduced to 1.00 and 1.50 for assorted sizes, with blue braided trim and linen options priced down from higher tags. Several styles include novelty crash skirts in blue braid trim and tan braided linen looks, all advertised as latest tailor-made fashion.

Mennen Tan P. K

Peace Party Triumphant In Transvaal Reform Talk

London dispatchs claim a cordiall message from the British government to the Transvaal shows approval of the Volksraad reform proposals with minor alterations. The peace party is described as triumphant and Lord Salisbury praised as a moderates’ vindicator though official confirmation remains contested.

London Digger News Johannes Burs Transvaal Volksraad

Belated Telegram Suit Filed Against Western Union

Mrs Louise Rogers of East Oak Street Wil Todas via attorney Norman B H sues Western Union Telegraph Co for 300 damages alleging failure to deliver a telegram announcing her son Thomas Rogers death on June 27 in Galena. She claims the telegram was sent and the company later said her residence could not be found.

Fort Scott Norman B. H Louise Rogers East Oak Street Wil Todas Dinevict Western Union Telegraph Company Ginna Sin Wien Rogers Velestam

Elected Ccorsu: Lia Angeles L. July 4 C T presi dent of National Educational association

Lia Angeles California July 4 C. T. cor son Columbus Ohio elected president by unanimous vote. The following will of the vice presidents elected for the ensuing year J A Yorhay California EM Stavison Michigan E B McIlroy Oregon J P Hendricks Montana J M Grege New Jersey W H Bartholomew Kentucky W A Hell Indiana W S Langit Georgia Lo W Buchatz Florida Mes Gustin Boyd Kansas George B H Courey Massachusetts G Pearce elected treasurer Directors nominated North Atlantic division Madne John Lowke New Hampshire Channing Fotsom Vermont Mason S Stone Massachusetts WS Mone Rhode Island George E B Church Conn. N Kendal New York A S Dowing New Jersey HW Brewster Vitla South Atlantic division Pennsylvania W Fisher Delaware AH Heriin Maryland HB Prettyman District of

Lia Angeles Cal C. T. Corson Colunbus National Educational Association Lyte Pennslvania J. A. Yorhay California Kentucky W. A. Hell Indiana W.S Massachusetts WS Mone Rhode Island George EB. Church Connerstrac UG N. Kendal New York A. S. Dowsing New Jersey Brewster Vitla South Atlantic Division Pennsylvania W. Fisher Delaware AH. Heriin Maryland HB. Prettyman District

Board of directors to choose 1900 convention site

At a meeting the board of directors weighed candidate cities for the 1900 convention. Charleston led with 22 votes, Boston 13, with Montreal Cincinnati and others getting scattered votes. A final decision awaits executive committee review in the fall.

Columbia W. H Powell Kevita Glass West Virginia North Curaling South Caroliina F.C." Woodward Florida W. N. Sheata Kentick Henry ¥. Hoeda Tennessee KC. Webber Goorein W. M. Linton Alabama J. HO Tmillips Miselestopt Ho HS Fulton Lovisiven Warren Batess Peart Alexander Sage Oklahoam. Bas Arkansas Righieau Tnatas Teerlers CC Godman Oio J. A Shawen J. W. Carr Titnels HE Collins Michigan D.W. Springer Fisconan Dr. Harvey Iown Willis Beardabire Minnesota FV. Hubbard Missouri W. G. Carrington North Dakota Hoover Sour Dakota Fring Crane Nwbriski J. HH. Miller Kansas Prank RK Dyer Montana Senet D. Larent Wyoming Extra del Colordo Greenlee New Mexico Elizabeth Jackson Arizona AD Cooley Utah Cooper Nevada Stubbs Idaho J. W Daniela Warner Whitney Oregon B.C California Jeho Wo Sweet Board of Directorism Charleston Boston Montreal Cincinnati Tammlitee Declan Sxecuunee

Fourth of July flag incident in Honolulu ends with fine

A Honolulu Fourth of July dispute over a German flag on a hotel building led to the removal of the flag. The owner Curt Kremmes faced charges after a dispute over a German sign accompanying the American colors. He was fined $100 in police court and a broader government report will follow.

Honolulu Victoria Cerman Trancport Syiliere Onse Proceetel Germain Fue de Sireved Ik Otter West Pas Pilice SS Rr Pteibt Amoe Ny Qo Ks

Reverend Wade Resigns After Theft Allegation

In Hobart on July 4, Reverend Wade, longtime pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, resigned after accusations of stealing grain chaff used for horse bedding. A church trustee and local officials investigate as Wade claims being tempted by the devil. McLaury, who reported missing oats and accused the minister, is central to the case in a tense parish dispute.

Hobart Wade United Presbyterian Church St Wear Kort- Het King McLaury McLaury

Commercial High School in National Educational Assoc Session

Prof Stevenson of Emporia opened the Los Angeles general session with Usurpation of the Home by the School. The program covered education press topics and talks on childhood vices, critic teachers, civil ethics in American doctrine, the advent of the commercial high school, and science and mathematics in high schools with speakers from Nebraska, Detroit, Worcester, West Superior, New York, and Stanford.

Stevenson Emporia Los Angeles Cal National Edurational Association Aaron Gove Schoola Denver Scho Department of Elementary Education J. W. Dinsmore Nebraska H. M. Scott Detroit Normal School Department of Secondary Education F. Scovel University of Worcester Commercial High School W. C. Stevenson Kansas N. A. Harvey West Superior Wis

Troops From Camp Meade to Philippine Move

The Rock Island road will transport troops from Camp Meade in Pennsylvania to the Pacific coast for deployment to the Philippines. About 1,300 men and their equipment will travel by multiple passenger and freight trains, with trains departing every thirty minutes as capacity allows. The movement aims for a five day transit across routes via B&O, Pennsy, Rock Island, and other lines to Ogden and the Pacific.

Philippines Camp Meade Rock Island Road Camp 4S Pennsylvania Pacific Crast Hs Wat Jesus Sunias Arma Harges Pacific Coast Chicago Ihland Puebla Ogden Pacific

80 Miles on a Log Rescue by Missouri River

Jefferson City July 14 Peter Houck escaped from Boonville reform School and rode about nine miles on the Missouri River current aboard a fox. He was rescued exhausted and near death. Walledin Smallwood heard cries for help while crossing the bridge at 2 am. A boat from Portland found the man nearly naked astride a log sixteen miles below Portland after a test trip down the river.

Jefferson City Peter Houck Boonville Reform School Missouri Been Wellen Walledim Smallwood Oelbek Portland

Tag Ingested By Child Removed From Throat In Hospital

A seven year old Gertrude Henning swallowed a tobacco tag and it lodged in her throat for eleven days before a physician at the city hospital removed it with forceps. The child had picked up the tag after seeing a tobacco tax on the floor and attempted to swallow it despite her mother’s efforts to stop her. In another item a war dispatch notes 7B Company advisers from San Francisco sail for Manila on a voyage begun July 13.

St. Louis Gertrude Henning Te City Hospital Gertrude Henning

Stamps Bring Big Price at Public Auction

St. Louis stamps known as the St. Louis post office issues of November 6, 1945 sold at public auction for 72% over par, averaging 145 each. The three five cent and two ten cent stamps were auctioned by Missouri Safe Deposit to satisfy a secured note, and were purchased by J. B. Moberly after spirited bidding.

St. Louis Pat le Missouri Safe Depusit Company J. B. Moberly Ivery

Decision Day Looms for City Hall Case Weighs Armament Laws

The city hall debate continued during a long session as Bir. Clemens and City Attorney Sird argued over armament measures and pending cases. Judges reconvened and prepared to rule on Monday, with officials hoping for an early decision that afternoon then Tuesday.

Bir Clemens Lok

Scared by Searchlight Over Byron Church

A powerful searchlight projected onto a cloud over a Byron church sparked a hysterical prayer meeting as residents feared the end of the world. Separately, Gov Stanleys letter to General Funston discussed mustering thePegiment. Webb Hayes appointed lieutenant colonel of the 33rd Infantry Volunteers. local ad for rubber tires. auction of Mrs Frank Long’s furniture. J S West's parole decision for Hutchinson reformatory prisoners.

Obie Daston Byron

Market Report from Chicago Wheat and Commodities

Chicago July 1 market report shows wheat steady to weak with September options trading lower amid favorable spring conditions. Oats steady with little price change, pork and lard futures mixed, and receipts and demand described as fair. Hog estimates noted, with daily totals around 22,000.

Chicago Cauuid Oderake Commission Apis Esoris Contin Jorge Areentine Northwestern Crorlnin Dnetine Somie Selng Tome Ogee Ohio Uecia Venus Mies Spotanet Esa ecuRea Gous. Timoth

Market Report From Livestock Showdown Steady Prices Across Grades

Auction notes show mixed but steady demand across sheep hogs and cattle with receipts around 700 hogs and 4,005 sheep. Prices listed for lambs ewes and yearlings hold near previous bids while egg and coffee futures mark steady to higher moves in related markets.

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