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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1899

Page

5

Soldiers' Reception For Kansas Regiments Planned

A reunion style reception is proposed for the Twentieth Kansas and related regiments with a special day set for Twenty first through Twenty third Kansas units. Nationally known speakers are hoped for including President McKinley and Gen. Funston sword presentation plans discussed by the committee.

War Department Ifva Kansas President McKinium Corpocal Tanner David H. Henderson Dane Finaton Reiden

Heroic of McGrath Aboard Beveriy Sinks Four Drowning Sailors

Captain McGrath of the steamer Beveriy sprang into the water to aid four sailors who fell overboard near Port Ariens. He perished while attempting the rescue as the ship remained afloat with the crew scrambling to assist. One crewman reportedly drowned Sunday, June 10, amid rough seas and mechanical issues delayed relief.

Port Ariens Ammairs McGrath Beveriy Beverly Port Antonia Pothemien Iim Althowen

Ingalls for Congress in First District Rival Republicans Talk

Ingalls for Congress as Republicans discuss backing him in the First District. The report notes supporters and the conservative town group backing Ingalls with Curtis and Enugilie named. Kop to Mr Ingalls, now in Washington, will return to Atchibon within ten days.

Ingalls Congress Esrsos Atchwon Tube Atriwih Hepub- Venus Wituetion Pine District

MOHAWH RED PAINT COLOR FOR TAX SIGNS

The article discusses repainting fire tax signs in a rich vermilion red with a new color slated to last longer. It notes previous Vermillion shade adoption years ago and mentions efforts to ensure visibility and consistency across locations.

Piet Wilperth Erie

Standard Oil Raises Capital Stock in New Certificate

June 16 report states Standard Oil increases capital stock from 10,000,000 to 110,000,000 with 100,000,000 preferred stock to pay quarterly dividends. Certificate signed by Henry M. Tingier president and RE. D. Clarke secretary, filed with the secretary of state.

Standard Oil Trenton Standard OM Company Henry M. Tingier RE. D. Clarke

Mail Car Robbed Near Poteau Indian Territory

Post office inspector reported the mail car attached to a Kansas City Pittsboro Gulf train was robbed three miles south of Poteau Indian Territory Thursday night. No further details were provided in the dispatch.

St Louis Kansas City Pittsboro & Gulf Potehu Indian Territory

Biscuit Beatla? Tepexa baker uses Gold King powder

Tepexa manufacture by Parker at 1001 Kansas Ave. promotes A Light or Fluffy Biscuit made with Gold King Baking Powder PUREST AND BEST.

Gold King Parker Kansas Ave

Harris of Kansas Funeral Arrangements for Congressman Wland

Washington observers report the funeral for Congressman Wland will be held with Ruteril of Washington in charge. The catafalque and remains will be placed, music and scripture readings planned, and a Masonic service scheduled. Honorary pallbearers named. congressional committee to attend. senators from Missouri Colorado Arkansas Iowa Kansas listed.

Bethanun Pergratt Arms Ruteril Washington Wland Mera House Htanit Congress Jesson C. W. Wilkinson Trinity Episcopal Chien Wo i. Collins Madicon Avenue Methodist Episcopal JW. Furris J. F. Alexander Culfiint Minuls Toller Colorade Berry Arkansas Allson Lowe Farris Kansas

Morse thief taken home by officer in Nebraska

An Auburn Nebraska incident reports a horse thief, Morris Cummings, brought back by an officer. A $25 reward was offered, with no reward for the horse’s return. The sheriff and officer shared a recovery, while Lucas would divide with the informer who pointed out Cummings.

Auburn Nemahian Nebrask Morris Cummings Lavas Rewerk Lucas Curinminss Tis

Trial Ends in Topeka as Jurors Deliberate on James Case

The jury began deliberations just before noon after T M James testified for four and a half hours in a Topeka trial. Prosecution and defense outlined their positions while witnesses attested to James's peaceful reputation. The judge described possible verdicts including murder, assault with intent, and acquittal.

T M James T. M. James Hayes Mr James Topeka James James Has Alwaye Atorg Burgess Major Sims J. L. Kins Jermine Bert A. A. Routh Mr. James Judie Haren The Furs Trespiss Linicks JS Breninger Vares Diétmnre

Races Next Week At Topeka Track Feature Starred Horses

Entries for next week's meet fill the Topeka grounds as Nolen and Dutlun stables headline a crowded field. Track records, notably 2 18 for the half mile, loom as contenders race nears with Willis Foote and John Nolan central to the anticipated fast times and multiple trotting and pacing events across TUESDAY WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY schedules.

Grovunds Topeka Dutlun Willis O. Foote John Nolan John Solan Texas Dallas Alta R Rose Paralex Albert Powell Sam Medium Parnell Jr Nets W van King Diack Willam Bradbury Pilot Evans Mlw. Jones W. Tanner Orphen Bt C. H. Samson H.C. Willis H. W. Sawtell Pacer Vic Green George Burghart Pat Sherman White

Trust to Form Nationwide Clothing Combine

Baltimore June 11. Trust to include 160 large clothing manufacturing establishments across the country, forming the American Clothing Manufacturing Company in New Jersey. President Rosenthal plans a $199,000,000 capital, stock to be issued on business merit, with aims to save millions without raising garment costs or wages. The plan envisions market by market houses producing best suited goods, with rents and logistics trimmed.

Baltimore Bamurl Hoeenthal Jr New Jersey American Clothing Manufacturing Company Combine Rosenthal

Sugar War Witness Describes Sugar Refining Margins

Jarvie of Attackie and Tari testifies in an afternoon session detailing refinery margins and pricing affects of the American Sugar Refining Company known as the sugar trust. He notes raw to refined margin around nine tenths of a cent, later dropping, and discusses competition, imports, and potential price impacts on rivals.

Washington Arvie Santavision Attackie & Tari Air Jarvie Hin Aliettors Vist Pet Pever American Sigar Refining Company The Sugar Trust Deraivet Bia Dem Sayine American Sugar Refining Company Etars Flo Augar Trust Beitie Mar Wies Cemby

APPROVE TWO NEW DANCES AT NATIONAL DANCE MEETING

Niagara Falls June 14 two new dances receive approval from the American National Association of Masters of Dancing at its annual convention. Harvest dance and Princess Louise euvotte added to terpsi chorean art and set for adoption in society circles nationwide. Members include skilled men and women promising broader close-work techniques and social dancing innovation.

Niagara Falls United States Princess Louise Euvotte

Poor Womens Outing Opens Bureau Charity Trip to Lake Tumera

Chicago June 16 A group of women from tenement districts left yesterday with the Bureau of Associated Charities and other organizations for a week at Lake Tumera. About eighty women and children will be sent to the Wisconsin resort. The excursion marks the Bureau’s spring outing and the effort to place children in country service while schooling resumes. Superintendent Bicknell expects to reach 40 1,000 participants over the year.

Chicago Ignty Bureau of Associated Charities Lake Tumera Beeameloe Wisiiiniti Sthormer Dee Childres Wiehty Bicknell

Lockout in Berlin Ends Strike Tactics

Berlin workers in building trades fail to return after votes for minimum wages of five cents an hour. The lockout begins as allied employers close car lines to thousands of masons. The syndicate plans to cover all damages assessed against individual members for not honoring contracts. The outcome is seen as a likely defeat for the striking workers.

Berlin Beriin

Codfish Run at Lofoten Wales Norway Industry Tour

The codfish season at Lofoten, Norway, draws vast fleets as 10,000,000,000 fish compact into inlets like Osmoesfjord. The annual run, from January to April, swamps banks around Vestfjord, leaving fishermen with crowded boats and limited swimming space for weeks. Cod liver oil from these catches funds global health, with herring often imported for halibut bait, and the fish’s dominance ensures a unique local industry.

Philadelphia Times Lofoten Hvers Point Row Poe Norway Vestfjord Osmoesfjord

WANTS HER CHILD

Mrs Belle Brown seeks the return of her seven year old daughter Ethel Belle Brown from the Topeka Orphans Home. The district court hears she placed the girl there on April 20 last year and asks the court to order the home officers to reveal the child’s whereabouts and return her to the mother.

Belle Brown District Court Ethel Belle Brown Topeka J. P. Howe Hattie Jones Ite

Funston Remembered Heroic Act Beneath New Rank

San Francisco residents recount Brigadier General Fred Funston’s act of mercy on Kearny Street. He helped an elderly, hungry woman by dining with her and paying the bill, only to discover her theft of a small roll of bills from his vest pocket after she thanked him. The tale reflects his heart in the right place.

New Yorke Herald San Francisco Fred Punston Witt Funston Prisey Kearney Street Presidio the Golden Gate Punston Terefore Rathona Hais

June Sale on Rogers triple plated silverware

Announcing the annual June sale offering discounts on Rogers silverware. Sid a set features triple plated knives and forks, claimed to attip more silver to the dozen than any other make. H Morrison at 505 Kansas Avenue promotes the guarantee of quality.

Rogers H. Morrison Kansas Avenue

Stove Trust Formed in Cleveland

Stove manufacturers of Cleveland plan a consolidation controlling about half of gas coal oil and gasoline stoves in the United States. The Standard Gas Stove and Manufacturing Company will form with a capitalization of 5,500,000 dollars including 7,500,000 dollars in preferred stock and 3,000,001 dollars in common stock.

Stove Trust Chicago Tribune Cleveland United States Standard Gas Store and Manufacturing Company Stoc

Lion Runs Amuck in Indianapolis Show

Brutus the lion escaped from an animal show in a residence district and roamed for an hour. He leaped streets and smashed into a grocery store window, attacked a butcher shop ice box, and bit a man before trainers subdued him and recaptured the animal.

Indianapolis, Inc Brutus

Killed by Caterpillars in Huron Township

Jacob De King, a 70 year old farmer from Wolcott New York, died of blood poisoning after handling pest nests on apple trees. He injured his left thumb May 1 while repairing a barbed wire fence, later crushed caterpillars with bare hands, leading to a festering wound and fatal swelling. His son-in-law Frank Vousprill had died recently from a similar outbreak after handling pests in spring 1888.

Wolcott Jacob de King Huron Township Lummisville de King Bus Mess King Frank Vousprill

Wheeler for governor

Democrats in Huntsville claim General Joe Wheeler has not committed to a gubernatorial bid. Representative J H Wallace and others report Wheeler saying it is too early to decide, though he would consider the honor and is not bound to retire from politics.

Huntsville Ala Joe Wheeler Alabama J. H. Wallace Washington Wheeler

Wheat Market Swings on Russian News and Weather

Severe weather and Russian crop news trigger sharp moves in grains with September wheat spiking after reports of damage and liquidation later checking. Cattle hogs and corn trading show mixed receipts and prices while global markets cap gains amid favorable weather and crop conditions.

Minneapolis Duluth Saon Abme Inty Giec Mitac Corp. Shipping Houses Ovisione Aes Ie Barry—Cash Ain Timoths Ade

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