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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1899

Page

8

Frances Lee Sings Her Way From Texas To New York Fame

Miss Frances Lee, a Texas singer known as The Texas Patti, rose from San Antonio to New York starring in stage and concert circles. Discovered by Oscar Hammerstein for Marguerite after impressing John Philip Sousa, she trains with Sousa’s band, performs weekly in Manhattan, and eyes grand opera future in New York.

New York Frances ‘Lee San Antonio Texas Dingér Oscar Hammerstam Mire Lee Marguerite John Philip Sousa Fecar Hammerstein Olympia Theater Terus Mies Lee Agramous Sand Sousa Manhattan Fonsini York

Women at Harvard face uncertain path to law school access

Boston July 3 Harvard, long a symbol of conservative learning, moves toward co education. The law faculty voted to allow women to attend courses as graduate students of Radcliffe College, with conditions, while President Eliot questions faculty authority and Bryn Mawr graduate admission remains unresolved.

Boston Harvard Institution of Learning America Tesurve Harvard Law Show Eliot Baielitte College Beleit Taou Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania Cambridge Radcliffe Harvard Corporation

Arm Four Yachts With Formidable Batteries for Central American Service

Washington reports the navy department plans to arm four yachts for Central American service with heavy batteries. Dorothea to carry six 6-pounders and four Colt automatic pistols, Presse four 6-pounders and two Colts, Hawk and Viking two 6-pounders and two Colts. Ships to be kept ready to sail within 48 hours to any needed Central American point.

New York Herald Washington Sa Navy Department Amerlcan

Denver to Pueblo and return via Santa Fe route tickets

Details describe travel between Denver and Pueblo with return via Santa Fe route. Tickets valid August 5 6 and 7, offering overs between Pueblo and Denver and features like free child care and signal system. Mentions King as agent and rail line terminology.

Denver Colorado Springs Pusblo Santa Fe Puslo San Ford King Colorado Kansas City Pueblo Cripple Creek Glenwood Springs Idaho Springs Pike's Peak Tcket

Electric Axle Light and Power Company Opens Topeka Branch

The Electric Axle Light and Power Company, backed by Wm. C Whitney and June L. Rice of New York with 26 million dollars in capital, announces Topeka as a key hub. The branch at Sixth Street will expand immediately with new engineers and 100 Santa Fe cars already equipped, aiming to power and refrigerate rail cars with in-house plants and gradual fleet modernization.

Topeka Electric Axia Light and Power Company Wm. C Whitney June L. Rice New York Deliwars Lackawanns & Western New York Central Tiingls Cyntral Squttwern Pacho Sisth Street Sunta Sixth Street Round House Nevers M Tute Fabbi J. BK Wheeler Paul Torrington Wsbeps Hlready Chicaee Eech Tee Peddon Hart Cheon

Operating division changes announced by Santa Fe GM

The Santa Fe announces changes to operating divisions effective August. The Panhandle region routes including Mulvane, Caldwell, and Wellington shift to new divisions with pickups from Crom to Mulvane in Kansas and Amurilig to St Medicine Lodge in Kansas. The Oklahoma division reconfigures lines from Newton to Purcell and Pratt to Winfield with a link from Lawrence to Boise City joining the eastern division.

Santa Fe Panhandle Glyinion Crom Mulvane Kan Engiewood Caldwell Ini Weekington Oklahoma Newton Purcet Wihefillu Kas Pratt Tioretoe Winfield Juretion Augusta Mulvase Winkiedd Wellinton Une Lawrence Bouts Ob Jawa

Kansas railroads employ 25 435 workers and pay 32 million

Returns to the state railroad board tabulated by State Labor Commissioner Ter Jobson show seven leading Kansas railroads employ 25 435 workers who earn 32 004 037 dollars annually, an average 597 dollars per man. The data break down by occupation from engineers to telegraph operators and station agents with detailed salary figures for each class.

State Railroad Board Kansas Ter Jobson Othier Traiition. Lei; Arement St. Helpers Tian

Labor Wage Fragments Include Trades and Sums

A fragment lists labor roles and wages such as ma chinists earning 706 dollars, helpers at 84 and 900 dollars, boilermakers at 415 dollars, blacksmiths at 404 dollars, and an era tag. The thread suggests a historical wage ledger entries snapshot.

World Money Crisis Echoes in Global Markets

New York reports quote circulating fears as money markets tighten and bank rates fluctuate. The Paris, Berlin, and London exchanges show strain while the Bank of England acts to stabilize gold flows. Global economies reel from liquidity shortages with Spain and Norway signaling risk.

New York Lenden Mnancai Times Erisket Bank of Amsterdam Birkbeck Dupont Milliog A&u Arun Dirk Heck Hank England Paris Terlin Bod Frankfort Feae Norway Christopherson Spain Sul Clinton Dawkins London Romaner Dewervon

Rosy Future Kansas Has Clear Sailing

Charles Downing of Dun's agency in Topeka reports western Kansas in excellent condition. Crops look good and the com trap will be plentiful. Bank deposits are predicted to rise next year, with total advances above 40 million. Demand grows for money and interest rates rise, while eastern firms hesitate to extend credit.

Kansas Chas. Downing Charles Botening Dun Topeka Downing Western Kansan Katisds Inet Nantes Ehren

Governor Roosevelts stance on ten hour law strike

New York July 24 Governor Roosevelt takes personal cognizance of complaints by streetcar employers over alleged wholesale violations of the ten hour law by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company and the Metropolitan Street Railway. He may direct inspection and arbitration reviews, seeking to uncover any violations and ensure enforcement.

New York Roosevelt Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit Company Metropolitan Street Railway Board of Mediation and Arbitration Mesers Delehants Gilbert and Webster Vedi Leigh

Giant Icebergs Crash Off Atlantic Voyage

The British tank steamship Duffield under Captain Lowe reached port after sailing from Shields. Sighted were 37 bergs, some hundreds of feet high, with several colliding in pairs. The crew described a deafening explosion-like concussion and noted unusual fogs along the Atlantic coast raising navigation concerns.

Philadelphia Duffield Lowe Shields Beldee Lonaitude Atlantic Husthope Cape Malteras

Annie McGing and the Lost Kitten in a Miner's Mine Shaft

Annie McGing of Wert Butte handles a stray kitten amid a strange mining tale. A cat tumbles into a shaft near the Green Mountain area as workers hear faint meows from below. The kitten is rescued and named and the incident clocks a curious local mystery in a remote mining region.

Tittle Annie McGing Wert Butte Ehrousn Butte Pear Pope Tally Cole Tampa Neraelt Annie Carey Annies Ankeonala Mountain Caine Colusa Maine Lana Onte

Root as Colonial Secretary Seening War Chief at White House

Washington dispatch says Elihu Root will dine with the president tonight and discuss duties awaiting him as the new head of the war department. The talk may cover shifting civil military control, Cuba policy, and broader colonial questions with cabinet members.

New York Washington Elihu Root White House War Department Root I Philippines Hoyt Et Mar Lavette Dapen Corbin Cuba Rent Mr. Root

Grape Nuts Sells Strong in New England Market

A Western Product by Postum Cereal Co. reports strong demand for Grape Nuts among New England buyers who value their pre digested nutrition and compact form. The company notes steady carload shipments and a perception of superior nutrition compared to ordinary mush.

Battle Creek Postum Cereal Co. Lim New England

President’s shift toward civilian counsel in imperial policy

Fragmented OCR notes describe the president favoring a lawyer over a soldier to guide department actions and influence governance in colonies. It notes expectations of governors' compliance, reliance on advisers, and tension between military and civilian oversight amid Philippine affairs.

Philopine Wi Ipies

Monsoon Failure Warns of Widespread Drought in India

In Bombay July 34, reports indicate partial monsoon failure causing rain shortages across Bengal and northwestern regions. Deccan Guzerat central provinces see almost no rainfall, with western India described as critical and 116 cases on record.

Bombay Bengal North Deccan Guzerat India

Bristol Woman Dies at 106 After Grief Tests Faith

Med Cathart Dillon, one of Bu County's oldest residents, died in Bristol at 106. Born in Ireland on July 21, she arrived in the United States early in life. Survived by four children and many descendants. The death follows the recent loss of a family member, thought to have hastened her passing.

Bristol Cathart Dillon Bu County

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