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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1899

Page

6

Clouds Lift and Auto Fashion Fever in Coventry

A long, lively report covers a summerlike shift with talk of an automobile show, Coventry factory plans, and dukes Marlborough and Manchester pushing a new fashion. It notes the Princesses in Frinton Toe, a Milwaukee social scene, and rising interest in auto racing amid a French collapse saga and Churchillian political signals.

Associated Press Lunidur Joe England Sumner Tondon Myde Park Princess of Wiles Victiria Prince Maward Anar-Welmar Qworks Coventry Hiram Maxim Derry Barhelet Holocauste Wivier Loke Parte Epsoum Conten Marcun Stevenson Sloan Molouruste Hutecauste Fryday Pox Hulgcauste Brevenson Hie Metttod Johnny Glipindit Houlicauste M. J. de Bremond Churchill MIT Jawut Wineton Leonard Churchill Lord Randolph Laurebulde A. Uuer Speweh McKinley William Selegrams Olpey al Odereino Lord Husebery F Williars Vernon Harcourt Afr Jake Jeokey Benator Wolentz Colorado Mt 'S Carisbed Indian Commission Istian

Benefit events support French actors and actress

The text notes competing smoking privileges at theaters and recalls Lydia Pan’s prior America tour raising funds for French performers. Sarah Bernhardt organized a benefit for Mira Thompson after she left the stage, with a Thursday performance at Ports St. Martin theater in Paris featuring celebrites like Coquotin, Herohardt, and Rejane, aimed to net Thompson a benefit.

Lydia Pan America Washington Philadelphia Pittebure New Orleans Sarah Bernhardt Mira Thompson Ports St. Martin Theater Pars Herohardt Rejane Miss ‘Thompson

Topeka Birds Fight Ends With Unrevealed Inquest Verdict

In Topeka a sporting event near town featured two battles between local birds for 350 a side. A quarrel over bets led to two birds killed and a controversy over their deaths. An inquest was held at a local joint behind a rear door, and the verdict was not disclosed.

Topeka Wil Ubder

Healers Not Indicted in Barquet Case Dismissed

Westchester county grand jury dismissed manslaughter charges against Mrs. Clarence Fowler Liston Barquet Jr and Miss Erhwl Barquet after two hours deliberation finding no evidence of compensation for curing Mrs Barquet of dropsy. Jury vote 15 to 1 quashed case. Quakers among jurors noted.

New York Westchester County Grand Jury Clarence Fowler Liston Barquet Jr Erhwl Barquet Andrews Mix Fowler Barquet Urs

Ryan Mistrusts Timing as Populists Seek Fusion in State Race

Senator W M Ryan of Pittsburg is courted as a potential fusion candidate for Kansas governor. He remains undecided, saying next year is soon enough to decide. Populist and Democratic leaders weigh factions led by Jean Brelienthal and W A Harris while grooming a newcomer to lead the ticket from a populous region.

Campaian Jean Breléenthal W. A. Harris United States Lewelling W. MH. Ryan Pitsburg Ryan Topeka Journal Mit

Three Asylums in Kansas Proposed Across State Districts

The article outlines a plan to place a third state insane asylum in Kansas, with Topeka Osawatomie and Parsons as key sites. It notes capacities and distances from state lines, totaling 21,000 patients across the proposed western district. It discusses districting by counties and the impractical travel for many families, urging a western location and district-based patient assignment.

Parsons Kansas Topeka Osawatomie Anyhuma Sant Weet Indian Territory Boveech Aires

Senator Ryan Defends Labor and Attacks Trusts in Speeches

A seasoned political figure argues that a worker ally gains in the senate fight and cites mining workers as key supporters. He criticizes Leedy and Stanley administrations and calls for a public cost comparison, urging strong anti trust and anti imperial themes to frame the campaign.

Morgan Will Orate at Dodge City Fourth of July

Dodge City plans a major Fourth of July celebration featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence. After the parade the program includes remarks by W. Morgan who will speak in the western part of the state. A committee member notes a speech segment and Morgan denies a soft impediment but aims to spend the day in the western region.

Reading Dodge City Stessall W. ¥. Morgan Committee of Arrangementt Morgan

Butler Paper Co Wins State Paper Contract

Butler Paper Co of Chicago secures the annual state printer paper contract for supplies including cardboard and paper covers. Carpenter Paper Co of Omaha to provide card stock. Gore & Co of Chicago to furnish binding materials. Total value estimated at 000 per year.

Uss J. W. Fotler Pauper Company of Chicago Butler Company Carpenter Paper Company Omaha Gore & Co. of

Stevens County Politician Switch Sparks Republican Welcome

J. Poeven once a Populist and ex tailor to Stevens County has renounced the faith and returned to the Republican party amid a county party shakeup. O'Dell, long a Republican operative and convention delegate, is cited as overturned the GOP majority. the change is officially acknowledged by the Republican State Central Committee.

J. Poeven Stevens County Hig Od Love O'Dell Republican State Central Committee

Stanley's Busy Week Governor to Speak in Omaha and Kansas

The Governor accepts an invitation to speak at Omaha on Schley why July 3. He will fill other dates starting Monday including June 6 at the Moerts Woodmen convention in Kansas City, June 7 Lawrence University law class, June 8 Emporia College commencement, June 8 P. B. C. E. convention in Wichita, June 13 Kansas City law class, and June 16 Friends University commencement in Wichita.

Stanley Schley Why Omaha Moerts Woodmen Kansas City Lawrence University Emporia College Wichita Friends University Lotta Ranney Atchion George Davis Hale Chicago Topeka Edith Dresser Cooke Oak Park Frank P MacLennan Emporia A. W. Tanner Daughters of the American Revolution E. B. Kellam Topeka Avenue J. W. Hurdt Caro Penfield J. M. French and Sons Joel Herbert Ohio West Virginia Cliff Holbert Ralph ‘Tennal Atchison Arthur Capper Frank Jarrell Partha Club L. H. Strickler P. Paxton Joy Missouri Rebe Walker Karwan City Florence Knox J. W. K. Lemon Aes Grace Lemon Apent Midland Hotel A. A. Fluroe Osear M. Cravens A. W. Horton Beanett Wheeler E. F. Howell Curtis Sisters A. Allen Washington, D. C Carrie Cros Eniggma B. A. Prescott

Spain acquires 25 million pesetas in exchange for islands

Spain gains three coaling stations in the Caroline, Pumps and Marianne groups while Germany defends them and grants most favored nation status in Germany and colonial islands. An unrelated ad notes an unclaimed freight sale at A T & S F Ry Go’s depot beginning Thursday at 5 am.

Madrid Ane Germany Caroline Pumps Marianne Spain A. T Ry Go Trolent

Day in Society Bright Thimble Parties Honor Miss Dudley

Mrs L H Greenwood hosts two thimble parties on Western avenue with readings songs and floral decor. Dozens of guests include Miss Margaret Dudley and many named social figures from Topeka and beyond as Society notes recount informal gatherings and club receptions.

W. N. West Margaret Dudley Miss Dudley Henry S. Wilder Boston Harry Ashby Theodore Hammatt Eugene Quinton Thoms Keely Denver Arthur Capper Charles Thomas Edgern Small William C. Smith St. Louis Fred Cole Herbert Armstrong Mise Horton Traxamond Horton Polk Street Herbert L. Armstrong Walter Noble George Crawford WC. Smith Thomas Keely Hol Small Atchison I. Hy Greenwood Western Avenue Greenwood H. B. Smith W. HL. Johnson G. W. Greenwood Ste Octavia Greetwood Edna Carpenter Johnson Miss Taylor Furman Baker Fordyce Clarkson F. D. Fuller W. W. Gillesple Hayes T. W Harrison George B. Harrison W. D. Johnson Barnes Worden Keizer Bowes Kersey Laubath Baker J. P. Wahle Blakesley CS. McBride EM. Carpenter Raph Guw Ralph Squires Otis Hungate von Dahlen Tdtth Davis Octayia Greenwood Mary R Barkley Robert Merrick Carrie Merrick Jennie Simmons Anna, Payne Grace Houghtelin CL. Evagraves Milas Ada Harwood Cr. Gregg

Round Trip Fare to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo

Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip fare set at 2400 with return validity through October 1. Tickets available via A M Puller for reservations in Palace Sleepers Esights and Ladies of Security. Postponed K and I of Security council entertainment at Hudson's hut now rescheduled to June 5 due to storm. Pond's Summer School at 601 Topeka avenue offers three months or more of personal instruction led by Mr Trouelush for vertical and grade work. come June 5.

Rock Island House A. M. Puller Time of Colorado Mise Palace Esights K. and i Security Hudson's Hut Topeka Avenue Trouelush Teneh

British Guards Band At Garfield Park Concert

The British Guards Band will be introduced to play popular selections with Wilkins Tell overtures, Mignon Fantasia, and cornet solos by F L Kettiwell. Lieut Godfrey's Royal Guards band will perform Braman Dilrme twelve instruments, with marches by Ivan Caryll and a Georgia Campmeeting encore. The program concludes with England and America and Star Spangled Banner. The concert, Monday evening, will be at Garfield Park if sunny or Grand Opera House if raining.

Lieut An Godfrey Fritiah Guards Wilken F. L. Kettiwell England Reutern Pablo Braman Alr Tyrie Ivan Caryll Charles A. E. Burrisa J.B. Marshall Drom Lieut. Godfrey Georgia Godfrey Ustt Souca’s Washington Post Win Liew Godfrey Ameria Garfield Park Grand Opera House

Prohibitionist quarrel over Peffer and campaign ride

Prohibition leaders criticize Senator Peffer for joining the Republican camp while arguing the party will remain active. The Prohibition chairman urges perseverance against alleged corruption in Leavenworth county and warns of continued opposition to gambling, vice, and collusion.

Peffer Buvor Leavenworth County Ile Tore

Lenora Doctor Dies of Smallpox Amid Outbreak

A Lenora physician died yesterday from smallpox, the second local doctor to perish in the Grecure outbreak after Dr Puller who died last Monday. Dr Crown, Norton county Republican central committee chair and state board of health candidate, was among the deceased. only two physicians served Lenora, now both dead. Three deaths linked to the outbreak include the two physicians and a local stranger. Remaining patients improve under Dr C F Howe of Atchison.

Lenora Puller Crown Republican Central Committee Norton County State Board of Health C. F. Howe Atchisons

Topeka Dry Goods opens damaged goods department

The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. on the second floor now houses all marred, stained, or damaged merchandise for their entire establishment. Advertisements about sales of these closeout items appear under the heading Job Department. A travel note mentions a daily Topeka to California option via Santa.

Flock Island Kanass Topeka Cash Dry Goods Ca Hava Gomts

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