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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1900

Page

8

Italian Grand Opera stars prepare Kansas City concert

Ovina Stetle will sing operatic solos and a portion of Valerie Fusticuna in a Kansas City to Topeka tour. Signor Badaracca and Elgnorina Barducci, former Lombardi Grand Opera members, recently closed a two week run at Palmart Park. Stetler and Barducci head to Mexico City and San Francisco for Tivoli Theatre engagements, with seats at Swift and Holiday drug store.

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Platt insists health good amid retirement talk

In New York on July 30 Senator Platt questioned reports he planned to retire from Republican leadership. He said there’s no truth to the claims and that he’s “as well as I ever was, still doing business.” Rev. Dr. Wilson Dead in Syracuse at 83, veteran clergyman and Cornell professor.

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Democrats Recruit National Figures For Bryan and Stevenson

Senator Wellington of Maryland may stump for Bryan and Stevenson, with invited allies Carl Schutz Bourke Cochran and others from Washington and Hyattsville. The Democratic national committee expects Wellington to join, as Doctor W A Croffut leads the push, aiming to broaden the campaign with Republican defectors and Irish vote influence.

Wellington Maryland Brump Democrats New York Jones Democratic National Committee Carl Schutz Bourke Cochran Bryan Stevenson Mckinley Ward George L. Wellington Hirgan Doctor J. Fabercorn Washingston Republican Naonal Committee Ross@ Downing Washington Patrick O'Farrell Jackson N. Rolston Hyattsville Henry F. Keenan Doctor W. A. Croffut The Safetty

WANTED TO DIE Addie Porter and the Kaw River episode

A colored woman Addie Porter was reportedly in love with a dusky lover Logan Justice. Justice attempted suicide by jumping into the Kaw River. Porter denied intent to drown but later jumped from pilings at Katees avenue and was saved by a bystander. Justice was detained and later released after police discussion.

Addie Porter Logan Justice Vnte Katees Jixtiog

Careless Wheelman Leaves Boy Injured in Santa Pe Yard

Earl Jones, son of W F Jones of 9 Aah sirest, was knocked down by a bicycle rider who did not dismount after the collision. The rider fled the scene while the injured boy received painful injuries. The report notes the incident occurred in Santa Pe yards Friday. Also mentions the yacht Valiant arriving at Plymouth with Mr Vanderhift aboard.

Earl W. F. Jones Santa Pe Yards

Burglary Attempt Reported At Hartman’s Feed Store

A colored man entered Hartman’s feed store on North Kansas Avenue Sunday but fled before taking anything. Passersby saw him, police were called, and officers arrived quickly. The suspect was taken into custody a few minutes later and admitted to breaking in with intent to steal valuables.

Hiner Hall Hartman Kansas Avenue Inter Bali

Reductions Ordered by Santa Fe Management

General Manager Mudge announced that reduction of grades on the Santa Fe proper is authorized with operations to start by September 1 at the cutoff between Holliday and Ottawa. About $30,000 in equipment including two steam shovels two unloaders and 40 dirt cars has been ordered and will be sent to the site. One steam shovel one un loader and several cars expected by mid next month. The project, described as the greatest improvement scheme by Santa Fe, will employ hundreds of men and cost millions, taking several years to complete and likely focusing this year on the outer section between Holliday and Ottawa.

Mudge Santa Fe Intest Holliday Ottawa Santa Fe Management Boidier Crecks Frank Nelson WaKeeney A. B. Quinton Kansas City Stanley Dolman Colorado J.D. Downes Topeka Marshall Weste H. A. Mudge Colo- Fao J. K. Hudzon Missouri Topel J. Healy Freight Popellies Chicago Polk School Stone Masons Iowa H. H. Embry Rock Island Central Congregational Church Brooklyn Charles M. Sheldon John A. Bright 1. C Pratt Comanche Clark Barber Taylor Street Sixth Highth Avenues Theary Scott The John Coyne District Court Wallace Beloit Win Gickie Fillmore Street Home Annuity Association St- Lamils Insurance L. M. Crawford Academy of Music Fr. Shubert Hook Island HD. Crosby Legal Department of the Road Joseph Lewis M Ilinoia Dick" Wilson Mighland Park Drew Curtis Port Office Department

Milwaukee society woman Katherine Smith dies after dinner

Milwaukee July 30 Katherine Smith a prominent society figure died after collapsing at a private dinner party she hosted for seven guests. The 30 year Milwaukee resident was widow of the late Angus Smith and sister of James Stiney Peck. Her son Jesse Hoyt Smith survives.

Milwaukee Wis Katherine Smith Angus Smith Katherine Peck James Stiney Peck Paris Jesse Hoyt Smith

WaKeeney tomorrow speech by Frank Nelson noted

Snap shots at home news list events and chatter in Topeka and surrounding areas. Frank Nelson speaks in WaKeeney tomorrow while Governor Stanley begins a speaking tour and various local officials, notaries, and business matters are noted across Kansas.

Submarine Holland Makes First Underwater Test Run

New York reports the Newport dispatch describing the Holland submarine torpedo boat's first underwater experiment with a volunteer crew. The craft surfaced and submerged multiple times near Coddington Cove, remained submerged for about thirty minutes, and will be hauled for repainting before further dives and transfer to the navy in a few weeks.

New York Newport B. 1 The Herald Holland Coddington Cove Navy

Museum seeks Smith as Windage Basin hero with $3100 weekly offer

Joliet, July 40 A Chicago museum offered Peter Smith a weekly sum of 3100 after his perilous passage through the Windage Basin in the sanitary canal. Smith, recovering from a leg fracture, could able to go outdoors this afternoon. Doctors say the fracture is minor and unlikely to hamper him long.

Windage Basin Joliet Til Peter Smith Chicago Sanitary Canal Mr. Smith Smith

Three to one wager on McKinley and Bryan in New York

In New York on July 30 Wall Street saw another 8 to 1 McKinley wager. Broker J J Judge bet $1,000 against T C Cooke's $1,000 Bryan stake. Lawyer Hyman Rosenecein reported a bet of 000 to 200 with ex Alderman B Masky that McKinley will be elected president.

New York McKinley and Bryan McKinley Wall Street J. J. Judge T. C. Cooke Bryan Hyman Rosenecein Bmasky McKintey Presiden Rotenacheln Republicas Ch

Clark funds Democratic campaign with 100000 gift

Senator Clark of Montana, a mine owner, sails for Europe after giving 100000 to the Bryan campaign fund. He says he will provide more Montana campaign money, possibly totaling at least 500000, to aid Bryan and Stevenson. He confirms the donation as satisfactory to the national committee.

New York United States Clark Montana Europe Lucania Bryan Clark Fins McKinley Anata Democratic National Committee Mr. Clark Democratic Stevenson

Financial unease grips London market amid war debt drain

A Times London correspondent reports a strong mood of apprehension in the money market. Banks hoard funds, discounting to 4 percent or less, as government war spending and debt rise. Short-term rates hover but show fragility, with expectations of tighter credit until a month’s end. The piece notes cross-currents, Bank of England borrowing, and rising government demands across the empire, pointing to a cautious financial outlook.

New York Times’ London Bank of England Stock Exchange Maureh Treasury Jaust India Hardaeet Ubon

Uncle Sam Hustling to the Orient Ships and Troops

San Francisco reports rapid troop and store movements for the Orient. The transport Meade sails Wednesday for Nagasaki and Mania with troops and supplies, while the Tossecrans is readied to carry troops to China. The Belgian King carries siege artillery and horses, with Meade’s dry dock work due August 2. The Warren sails August 18 for Mania and Nagasaki, and Liam and Fredrita are chartered to ship stores and horses respectively. Siam operates as a coastwise collier, Predrike arrives from Japan.

San Francisco Meade Nagasaki Mania Tosecrans Ia China Tenth Warren Maniia Liam Fredrita Siam Predrike Japan

Uniform Revisions For General Miles Staff Standardize Rank Gear

A Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant General Miles has kept few changes to his uniform since his promotion. He may design his own and that of his staff, adding new decorations and a cap influenced by Russian military style. Possible future amendments aim for economy and adaptability, including dropping the full dress helmet for service efficiency on foreign stations.

New York Varyev Washington Miles

Military uniform reforms debated by General Milew

A fragment notes discussions on military dress reforms, proposing a cap for all occasions and full dress variations with added decorations. It mentions a possible change favored by generals and tension between the quartermaster’s office and the headquarter army. Rolfe & Colville, photographers.

Milew Vn Xome Rolfe & Colville Kansas Avenut

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