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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1899
Page
8
Incurable Chanler Declared Incompetent by Court
New York June 12 the supreme court ruled John Armstrong Chanler incompetent to manage his affairs The former husband of Amelie Rives Chanler is described as paranoid and incurable after two years in asylum Proceedings were filed by Lemis and Winthrop Chanler asserting his incapacity Dr caring Fo Macdonald and Dr Lom Anapalicarian testify to his condition and a committee will be appointed to handle his person and estate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
John Armstrong Chanler
Chanter
Amelie Rives
Ty Lemis
Winthrop Chanter
John Areetrons Chanter
Fane
Chunler
Caring Fo Macdonald
Lom
Rothschild Hat Seizes London Social Attention
A peculiar Rothschild hat in a Temion style draws notice in London society as novelty makers reveal a straw trade piece linked to the famed family. The fashion item sparks curiosity and inquiries during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Sebo
Waliar Rohmchild
Fashion notes and oddities amuse at the season
A puzzled, fragmentary sketch mentions novelty ties and art piec es, with references to fashion trends led by a Prince of Wales figure. The text hints at evolving styles and patronage shaping future wear, as observer notes a few days of activity and pattern shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Wales
Fuuter
Americans Hold Boards of London Theaters in June
London reports three American companies controlling local stages with another due next month. The Cowboy and the Lady drew mixed reviews yet pleased audiences at the Duke of Yorks where Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott received hearty applause. Pinafore revival at the Savoy also enjoys success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Clyde Fih
Duke of York
Nat Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Savoy
Hustling Marchand
Paris June 12 Major Marchand is hustled in live fashion after government evacuation. He visits his hometown Thoissey briefly, but crowds urge a heroic reception while preparations lag. He moves to Macon and plans to cruise a government vessel in the English Channel until June 25 when Thoresey hopes to receive him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marchand
Thoissey
Macon
English Channel
Thoresey
Great Spirit Sacrifice at Stewart River
Reports from Stewart River Indians describe deaths from starvation among the tribe and claim they sacrificed a girl to appease the great spirit. Troops have moved from Sel Kirk barracks to arrest those involved as famine rage spreads along the Stewart and Zelwyn rivers with several deaths recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart River
Victoria
B. C
Sel Kirk Barracks
Sturry
Stewart
Zelwyn
Kansas City's Growth in Population Rise
Kansas City population reaches 208 000 in the new city directory with a 27 000 increase from the previous year. Kansas City Missouri adds about 53 725 residents, while Kansas City Kansas grows to 25 000. The combined metro area stands near 205 000. The directory notes Kansas City Missouri grew faster in 1898 than in 1837, with Kansas City Kansas showing a 4 260 rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan Fe
Kansas Citys
Kan
Kansas
Isv
Mrs Davis in Vermont for health rest demand
Mrs Jeffer son Davis widow of the Confederate President visits Montpelier to recuperate in Vermont mountan air. She travels with Prof J W Burgess and Mrs Burgess, staying at Ep Jewitts home and Riverside for meals amid flu symptoms but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Vermont
Montpelier
Jefferson Davis
J. W. Burgess
New York
Tunnel to Ireland big meeting in London to push scheme
A large London gathering of experts and commoners endorses petitioning the Treasury for a proposed tunnel between Ireland and England. The plan envisions a submerged route under eighty five miles of water to create a closer, more intimate connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
London
House of voTions
Ford of the Treasury
Arthur J. Dunlfour
Enriand
Banon
Topeka Truss and Vinegar Plants Face Trust Seizure
A local newspaper warns that trusts may force the closure or sale of Topeka truss and vinegar plants. The pieces describe how material controls and price manipulation by the rubber, oil, and vinegar trusts could cripple the Topeka factory, threatening jobs and local commerce. The article cites the Lawrence wire factory as an example of forced sales after asset control and predicts similar tactics against Topeka producers. It urges the Commercial Club to assess whether the public will buy antitrust goods to support home industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truss Trust
Smith Company
Topeka
Visual Trust
Lawrence
Henley
Uhe Lawrence
Wire Trust
Clement Smith
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Trast
Thevoal
Nhramship
Toneka
Iready
Otto Kuehne
Reading
Theyinegan Trust
Kansas City
Middle West
Oteka
Army Changes Move Twenty Fourth and Twenty Fifth Infantry
Washington issues a detailed order directing the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Infantry to assemble at San Francisco for duty in the Philippine islands. Several companies are designated for the San Francisco battalion while others are stationed at Vancouver Barracks Fort Walla Walla Fort Harrison and Fort Assiniboine with various detachments. Additional troop shifts with cavalry and artillery units are outlined across Colorado Missouri and surrounding areas to bolster western defense and rapid deployment capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Washington
Memklejohn
Mumia
San Francisco
Cal
Philippine Islands
Ffth
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Vancouver Barracks
Fort Walla Walla
Wash
Bhotse Barracks
Idaho
Fort Harrison
Mont
Fort Assiniboius
Mont. L
Osea
Alaska
Department of Colorado
Ninth Cavalry
Port Huachuca
Ariz
Fort Bayard
New Mexico
Fort du Chesne
Utah
Fort Douglass
The
Misouri
First Cavalry
Fort Robinson
Neb
Fort Russell
Wyo
Sixth Cavalry
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Fort Kegan
Fort Riley
War Department
United States
Nebraska
Dakotas
Fallroed
Et. Sheridan
Chicago
Oklahoma
India
Fts Reng
Sil
St Kiley
Fe Learghworth
Jefferson Barracks
Pt Lowan
Denver
Col
Needed four months for rushing Manila relief amid politics
Washington reports General Otis has all needed troops, while Corbin faces pressure to mobilize more volunteers for the Philippines. The president backs Corbin’s view that Otis is best placed to judge operations. reinforcing Otis is impractical due to transport limits, and Congress may delay a larger force until the army scales up. Since Dewey’s squadron reached Manila Bay, expeditions total 23 sent from the Pacific, with 1,279 officers and 37,287 men, though many did not accompany expeditions and few have returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
Washington
Otis
Corbin
Adjutant General
Congress
Philippines
Manila
Mantle Im
Sines Dewey
Manila Bay
Pacific
Suez
Mamita
Fitzsimmons Plans Second Jeffries Fight After Benefit
New York June 1. Manager Brady for Jeffries and Manager Julian for Fitzsimmons discussed a charity benefit at Coney Island Athletic Club. Julian said the benefit would be held. Fitzsimmons, cash poor, does not desire it and may challenge Jeffries within ten days for a second bout in the heavy weight division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries
New York
Brady
Jefries
Julian
Fitz- Bimmons
Fastwight
Fitz—, Simmons
Coney Island Athletic Club
Martin Juilan
Card of Thanks for Chamberlains Penge Remedy
A note of gratitude from Mrs and Mrs Doty Des Mores Iowa praising Chamberlains Penge Remedy for coughs and lung troubles. Names include W M Gallacher Bryan Pa and T Thomas Planing Mill. Also mentions One Minute Couch Cure and The Peerless Steam Laundry innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra & Doty
Des Mores
W. M Gallacher
Bryan
Saya
Ad. Arnold & Son, A
Civil Service Order May Limit Reinstatements
Washington June 13. Report says President McKinley may modify the civil service rule allowing reinstatement of employees separated for more than a year. Critics warn the change could demoralize the service by admitting dismissed officials again. Departments have referred many reinstatement requests to civil service commissioners, prompting talk of a supplementary order to limit or restore the one year restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Civil Service Commissioners
Predicted World’s End Claims Stir Texas Colored Followers
In June 13 dispatch from Houston Texas hundreds of followers of Rev. Smith a self styled prophet in four Texas towns including Houston await the world ending as predicted by him At meetings in Galveston Dedlas and Waco they dressed for the event and gathered in warehouses on Franklin Street 300 saints waited all day Friday Parson Smith enters new fields and a female member bears a child predicted as the Messiah amid growing religious fervor and insanity fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Texas
Mr. Smith
Ord
Galveston
Dedlas
Waco
Franklin Street
Parson Smith
Smith
Under a Tree Reveals Hidden Wealth in Alabama Farmstead
Altoona reporter notes a miserly farmer near Babingon Nile died recently and left no will. His grandson revealed a hidden pile under a tree after investigators followed his clue. About 32,000 dollars in Mexican gold coins were recovered, discovered by searchers at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Nicholas Bishop
Babingon- Nile
Exports Decline and Fair Grounds Horse Show Dates
June 13 Washington reports the monthly exports of domestic pins show a decline for Brendetutts and other oils with modest gains in Provistat and Speral oils. The notice mentions horse show events and five races at the fair grounds on June 20 22 and 23 with admission five cents and children under five priced separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Fair Grounds
Severe Drought Grips New York Area and Adjacent States
A sweeping drought hits New York New Jersey and neighboring states. Since spring thaw there has been little rain with dusty roads low streams brown pastures and withering crops. Long Island reports delayed ripening strawberries and poor fruit. fires arise in Suffolk and other counties. vegetables look stunted and hay is scarce. New York City holds enough water but other boroughs could face restrictions if rain does not come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Pennsyvania
New York City
Long Island
Suffolk County
Albany
Henseelaer
Saratoga
Schoharie
Green
Manhattan
Piano buyers advised on affordable pianos and organs
Local ad urges customers to visit J. W. Mc Daniel at 320 West Eighth Street Topeka Kansas to compare twelve makes of standard pianos and second hand pianos and organs. The dealer represents The T. J. Washburn Piano House St Joseph Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McDaniel
West Eighth Street
Topeka
Kan
T. J. Washburn
St. Joseph
Would Not Suffer So Again For Fifty Times Its Price
Fragmentary text describes a medical remedy claims relief from suffering, naming cholera and Utahshire remedy. Mentions a purchaser and price comparison, implies strong dissatisfaction with prior pain and defense of the remedy. Panels refer to medical testimonial language and a past ordeal.
California Travel Deals From St Louis by Rail
Union Pacific cuts through service to California points with tourist sleepers and quicker times. St Louis and Return fares listed at 11.20, Santa Fe route 32.50 and 32.56. Tickets available from Lewis city ticket agent and Fulton depot agent. Annual Elka reunion on June 19 and 5th. final limit June 28. King agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
California
FA. Lewis
Fulton
Elka
Sith
TL. King
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