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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1899

Page

7

We have moved our stock of gents furnishing goods

Our Stock of Gents Furnishing Goods has been relocated to the first four departments after a week of immense selling. Many items are heavily discounted including shirts, drawers, overalls, working shirts, and Mohair coats. Bargains emphasize substantial savings over standard prices.

Ryed Orr & Co McDonald Danctua Ois Ieee Humbold Jeans Kentucky Jeans Telegraph Express Jardinieres

Indians Going to Mexico Emigration Talks With Cherokees

Fort Gibeon July 28. W J Lyon agent for the Mexican government held two days of talks with prominent Cherokees and others about emigration to Mexico. He said tens of thousands across five tribes have agreed to move, with about 7 000 Cherokees 15 000 Creeks 6 000 Choctaws 4 400 Chickasaws and 1 500 Seminoles counted so far. If full-floods lose in the station election many Cherokees may depart after the vote. Lyon plans Creek Nation visit next.

Fort Gibeon W. J. Lyon City of Mexico J. #. Dick Washington Lyon Jie Jonas Reolony

Seminole delegation to visit Mexico after election

The text notes a large Seminole delegation in their country planned to meet next Sunday, with Seminoles newly deciding to go to Mexico. Dick, a Cherokee agent for Mr Lyons, states many are ready to bring their families as well and hints at a possible surprise for the Cherokee nation after the election.

Mexico I-Yon

Autos for Boston to receive city steam carriage this week

Foston Mass July 2k Mayor Quincy expects at least one automobile ordered for city work by January to reach Boston by week’s end. Stall Brothers Newton built a steam carriage and a St Louis firm’s model may arrive soon. Vehicles will go to Wareham street city shops for initial storage and operator instruction before assignment to electrical construction and repairs.

St Louis Foston Mass Quincy Cme Stall Brothers Newton Tong Boston Wareham Street Peily Ttla Electrical Construction Division

Deserted Girl Sues Over Breach of Promise

In Kenosha Wisconsin on July 28 Barbara Olk filed breach of promise papers against John Jaeger seeking 1000 dollars. The couple had been engaged for some time and had planned to marry last Wednesday before Jaeger vanished two days before the banns publication. Olk is daughter of Bernhard Olk, a Somers farmer.

Kenosha Wis Thi County ZG. Bohmrieh Barbara Olk John Jaeger Jaeger Miss Ole Bernhard Ole Somers

Mortgage tangled drama at Crawford Opera House hearing

In a bankrupt proceeding before Referee Crawford, Central National Bank challenges security tied to the Crawford Opera House. John R. Mulvane holds title, claims minimal equity, and describes $100 deed purchase while Bank and Northwestern Life hold mortgages totaling over 418,000 and 26 000 respectively. Mulvane controlled income, crews, and ads, with an adjournment to Saturday.

Lionel L. M. Crawford Central National Bank Bank of Topeka Crawford Opera House Opera House John R. Mulvane Ihetead Mr. Mulvane Crawford Mulvane Oper Northwestern Mural Life Insurance Company Milwaukee Crawford Sarabansa St. Josaph Opera House Ure Green Ar. Crawfurd Mr. Gleed Topeka Leavenworth St.Joseph Wichita Wey Ktewing Gleed Muvane Weil Ag Mulvan Cen Beisiigwart

Quarantine Extension Blocks Eastern States Cattle Trade

The stock quarantine expanded to all states east of the Mississippi and Minnesota, Iowa, and Arkansas west of the river, covering breeders and dairy cattle. The Illinois slaughter of diseased cattle prompted the move, with 400 head seized by Jull & Son of Pittsburgh and 10 already condemned. The action marks an unprecedented statewide precaution against tuberculous imports. Separately, a special excursion to WatHens Chautauqua is advertised for July 20 via the Rock Island line from Topeka at 1.25.

Tve Minnesota Iowa Nee Arkansas Eptimiasion Chicago Atet Jull & Suson Et Pittsbore Wathens Chautauqua Hock Island Topeka

Alger Refuses to Donate Book to Library in Abrupt Letter

Macon Georgia July 2 The secretary of war Secretary Alger replies to Mayor Price that he cannot comply with the request to donate a book. Mayor Price had invited prominent figures including W. J. Bryan to subscribe a book for a free circulating Mirrar. The letter provokes much comment as Alger is first to decline.

Macon Mayor Price Alger Price W. J. Bryan

Luetgert Confesses in Chicago Jail Meeting

Chicago reports that Adolph Luetgert confessed last night to killing his wife in February 1838. Attorney Frank Fay Pratt recalls Luetgert claiming he killed her due to being in love with another woman and describes the prison interview as a professional confession made before death.

Chicago Frank Fay Pratt Adolph Luetgert Mr. Pratt Loerwert Chris Merry Colt Egan

Dewey to Visit Boston on Olympia After Washington

Secretary Long announced Admiral Dewey will travel to Boston on the Olympia in late October after arriving in New York and Washington for ceremonies. Plans include a sword presentation in Washington and a Boston banquet invitation. Long expects Dewey to attend and may accompany him.

Washington Long Dewey Boston Olympia New York Tang Boston Merchints’ Association

Santa Fe to Reach Denver via Fort Worth & Denver City Line

Reports from Austin Texas say the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railroad will run its traffic directly to Denver using the Fort Worth and Denver City tracks. The arrangement aims to save nearly a thousand miles of travel and streamline operations for the Santa Fe system.

Santa Fe Austin Tex Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad Denver Fort Worth Denver City Anne Whettier Leleo

Radish tops spark grayling feeding in Montana streams

In Helena on July 2 reports say Montana fishing is at a peak with trout and grayling abundant. A restaurant boy fed radish tops to a grayling, which eagerly took the bite, prompting shops to imitate the red body and green wings design. The craze spreads. streams near major Missouri breaks see big catches as dealers capitalize on the novelty. Also, in Hagerstown Maryland, a 18 year old Emma Kerfoot is assaulted by a negro highwayman who was arrested and awaiting indictment.

Helena Mont Montana Helene Missouri North America

Miller, Rices, and Indian liquor case in Topeka

Mrs Mary Rice accused William Miller and William Cox of selling liquor to Pottawatomie Indians. Miller was bound over to the federal grand jury in Leavenworth in October. Cox’s charge was dismissed. Rice family faced scrutiny over their testimony and influence on reservation affairs.

aMry Rice Richard Rice Topeka Geo. W. Clark United States William Miller William Cox Mayetts Miller Cox Mary Rice Rice Clark United States District Attorney Potta Indiate Crane HJ. Bone Federal Grand Jury Leavenworth

Halstead Talks on the Philippine War at Chicago Lecture

Mara Halstead Wan spoke at the Auditorium Annex on route to Madison Wisconsin to lecture on the Philippine question. He recalls meeting Admiral Dewey in the Philippines and criticizes Aguinaldo as greedy not patriotic. He asserts Filipinos are intelligent and educated, urges 60 000 to 100 000 more troops to crush the rebellion and support Gen Otis.

Chicago Halstead Otis Philippines

Tale of tailless cat verdict amuses New York court

Supreme Court Justice McLean in the appellate term humorously addressed a suit by Mrs. Lillian C. Moeran over a tailless prize cat named Zenda. The cat escaped from an exhibit at Madison Square Garden, was not recovered, and the jury awarded £50. The court affirmed, finding negligence in handling the animal.

Supreme Court New York McLean Lillian C. Moeran Madison Square Garden New York Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association Moeran Association Dee McLean, Freedman Leventritt Massachusetts Gray Zenda Judes McLean Freedman

Yellow fever stamped out at Santiago says Gen Wood

Washington reports Gen Brooke in Havana states Gen Wood on July 26 reports no new cases among troops or government employees in Santiago. Sanitary conditions are excellent and extreme heat leads to belief the epidemic is over.

Santiago Washington War Department Brooke Havana Wood

Jump In Hard Coal Prices Postponed Orders Cancelled

New York July 2 anthracite companies say all orders for coal at pre July prices not filled by July 11 will be cancelled and the $5 per ton advance will then take general effect.

New York

Poor Horse Race At Yeur Grounds Causes Stir

A large crowd gathered at Yeur grounds for a poorly run horse race at 4 o clock Thursday afternoon. Heasin of Topeka and George J Todd of Holton faced off as both posted $100 bets. Tessin led from the start, finishing the half mile in 1:35, with betting slipping into speculation as the event failed to impress many in attendance.

Yeur Grounds Heasin J . Goings Topeka George J .Todd James Laverty Holton Tessin

Denver to Santa Fe rail route advertised with amenities

Tickets on sale August 4 and 7 limited to August 31 for Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo return via the Santa Fe route. Pullman sleepers free chair cars rock ballast track block signal system and Harvey dining rooms touted as traveler advantages. Agent TL King notes linen service by American Steam Laundry at 112 West Seventh, phone 341.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Santa Fe Stondyers Pullman Ignal Ayetem Harvey Ameriexn West Seventh

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