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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
5
In North Topeka bicycles at cost and price cuts at local shops mark the week as several residents depart for Chicago Te Diana Te Indiana and Kansas City for extended visits. Local obituaries note the passing of community members with funeral services and interment plans reported.
Energetic Horas Show and Races to feature top racers and novel events in the city. Secretary Foster promotes entries and attendance, with close of entries and published records to shape expectations. Tickets advertised for a Kansas route to Wichita with special sale dates and a charitable beneficiary noted.
Miss Ollie O'Brien hosted a thimble party in honor of Miss Caro Penfield with members of the Mader Literature club and Dowee whist group in attendance. Wednesday evening saw two marriages solemnized. Lee Redden hosted a dinner for the Cust bridal party, with a green and white color scheme and a floral centerpiece arrangement.
Mr Hugh McFarland visits friends in Lawrence. Mr John Werk returns to his Dunevant home after a brief Topeka visit with parents. Mrs Peter Smith and sons Robert and Malcolm plan a trip to Excelsior Springs. Closing out millinery at less than cost on Kansas Avenue by Courtney Baxter.
In Columbus, Ohio, Surgeon General Sternberg addresses the medical convention on sanitary measures in war. He compares mortality in the Spanish-American War with prior conflicts, notes typhoid in camps, praises antiseptic care, and cites postwar improvements in army health and training at the Army Medical School established in 1892.
Local items note a clothier ordering 1200 shirts for next month, Washburn and state university events, July stock prep, and summer plans. Reports cover parks, Woodmen meetings, local commerce, and civic curiosities with Topeka figures like L G Hastings body transport, and regional notes on farms, fishing, and politics.
Beverly Browning helps Celeste Devon rise from a street corner singer to a debutante star in New York. He arranges German mentorship, funds her training, then journeys between Chicago and New York as she grows. Years later he confronts his love and battles to secure her future. Celeste prepares for a debut as he weighs revealing his feelings.
Beverly declares his wish to secure Celeste happiness and offers her to Mr Gerard. Celeste gasps then admits she has long admired Beverly since a fateful street day, when she was a child. Celeste shows quiet affection as Beverly gathers her in his arms and asks if she can love him.
The death of Russian general Alexander Basilewski recalls wealth in Europe beyond American fortunes. Mentions Demidoffs Yousoupoffs and Archduke Albert of Austria with vast mining and industrial holdings. Notes czarist estates, Egyptian plunder, and hidden Asian hoards, with figures and historic context.
Listings show travel deals and theater plans including Ash A. M. ego for time of Colorado Five, Lost Paradies by Forrest-Huebner Brook Co opening at Carded park, and Crawford theater performances with reserved seats 10 cents extra. Santa Fe tickets on sale June 3 and 4. Lest Paradine by Forrest-Hardner Stock Co at Garfield park with 19 cent admission and 10 cent reserved seats, ladies free. Steam Laundry announces new collar edge smoothing device.
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