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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1899

Page

5

Of Interest to Women Describes Summer Fashion and Desserts

The article reviews women's attire featuring a tight fitted skirt and decorative sleeves, with emphasis on white fabrics, collars, and added feather accents. It also shares warm weather recipes and dessert ideas, including strawberry tapioca, pineapple shortcake, and ice cream, plus commentary on entertaining and serving elegant dishes.

Philadelphia Senda Lenis Leemay Coe-Hal

Topeka Society Glimpses of Summer Activities and Notices

The Topeka society reports a busy season with gatherings at the Rome Gee active party, refreshments, and a Punch served by Miss Neil Linsidin. Members from Portia Veepucciam Occidental and peers attended, with several social notes on travels, visits, and upcoming夏 events, including a summer adjournment and a subscription ball plan for next Friday.

Miss Neil Linsidin Dennee Portia Peare

Cheyenne Rally Plans and Travel Notices For July

Cheyenne residents discuss summer plans as families prepare trips and visits. Willis Wermer returns from a distant visit while relatives plan a gathering for Friday evening. W H Chute travels to St Louis, and Miss Nellie Lercher will spend July to September with friends in California and Denver.

Cheyenne Wermer Fendad Sion St Louis Nellie Lercher California Denver

Questions on Beer Sales at Fair Grounds Rouse Protest

Fragmented notes describe alleged beer sales at a fair, favoritism, and misconduct involving renting grandstand privies, deputies, and private sellers. Officials deny impropriety while race association members discuss payments and privileges, with conflicts over stand allocations and missing funds.

Storm at Pins Bloat Picking Ark Juss 4 A Beary

A storm swept over the city causing damage and great disruption to local telegraph and telephone lines. Reports say two people on the James Trolock place were killed, with several others injured.

Pins Krek James Trolock Wen We Patterson Jim Jackson Hertert Tralock

Tersfest at Lawrence Turn Ver sins event announced

The annual Turn Fest in Lawrence is set for tomorrow at Biemank Grove. The Topeka tacety departs Sunday morning via the Santa Fe route. A farmers and friends gathering follows, inviting participation from residents and visitors alike.

Lawrence Biemank Grove Lawresos Senta Fe Marshall

Had to Rob to Keep From Losing Job with the Bead

Special to the Chronicle recounts ex-Engineer James E Westchare and ex- conductor E J Stubbiefield accused in a Bere November train robbery plot near Bere. West says he owed Adams money and was forced to participate to avoid disgrace, Adams claiming whisky influenced him, and that Adams held $1500 insurance on West. Detectives on the train aided the inquiry amid public sensation. The jury's reception remains uncertain.

West Adams Bess

Attorneys in a Fistfight Over Questioning in Wisconsin

Denver dispatch reports a Jan 4 confrontation in Milwaukee between attorney Charles J. Hughes Jr. and opposing counsel J. O'Donnell ODesnsi during a supreme court preparations session. Hughes drew a knife after an exchange over witness questions, threatening to kill, then left to beg mercy. Both men are described as of notable social prominence.

Denver Charles J. Hughes, Jr Hushe S J. O'Donnell_ ODesnsi Ant Hughs Supreme Court Milweukee Tm Atturmes Donnell Hustes

Rochester boot and shoe workers union concedes dues rise

The Scat and shoe workers convention at Osborn House ends with a decision to raise weekly dues from 1b to sc, funding sick and death benefits. Officers elected include J. F. Tubin as president in Ebostom and Corlis Love ts as first vice president in St Louis, with Horace M. Batum serving as secretary and treasurer. The General Executive Board lists Gad Martindzie, CD Bac Chlergy, Miss Emma Staghasen, Timothy O Coser, and others, and Detroit will host the next meeting.

Rochesterx Scat and Shoe Workers Osborn House Durig Ite J. F. Tubin Ebostom First View Corlis Lovets St Louis Horace M. Batum Boston Gad Martindzie Rochester CD Bac Chlergy Emma Staghasen Chisgo Timothy O Coser Dent Néwass Syracoe Demovan Haverhill Detroit

Chicago Railroads in Reform Debate and Ownership Plan

June statement by a reform leader argues railroads should be placed under law and government oversight next year. He warns that without government ownership or stronger regulation the railroad trusts could fracture, endure by mergers, and leave the public with continued control by combines.

Chicago Sa—Superpor Altgeld Caday Belet Xisting

Drowned Sisters and Childers Rescued at Creek Hope

Five sisters and Miss Childers went bathing at a creek seven miles northwest. The three youngest were drowned when the eldest sister and Miss Childers attempted rescue. Mrs Lord saved one girl, bodies recovered. Fare to Beatie and return Sunday, June 35 via Rock Island.

Lampeses Tex Mise Childers Miss Childers Lord Beatie Rock Island

Dangerous drug purity warning card

A fragmentary public notice warns that only the purest drugs will reach shelves and emphasizes careful compounding. The writer stresses safety, caution, and trust in a system that assures purity for consumers and risks of impure substitutes.

Topeka Laundry firms merge creating united plant

The Peerless Steam Laundry and Topeka Steam Laundry merge their plants and will operate from 425 Jackson Street with office for Peerless at 17 West Enghith Street. The new Topeka Laundry Co will run the combined operation under I W Hipies and J W Hardt with expanded workrooms and improved pay and profit sharing, aiming to hire more staff and attract town business.

Peerless Steam Laundry Topeka Steam Laundry Jackson Street Peerless Kes Weat Enghith Street Topeka Laundry Company United Plant I. W. Hipies J. W Hardt Ad- States J. W. Hardt

Large Yale Class Graduation Figures Reported

Yale plans show about 700 men to graduate this year with distributions across colleges. Academic 250, scientific 150, law and medical totals noted. Art and muse departments plan to award certificates and diplomas at commencement.

University of Kansas America Europe Kansas United States School of Arts Law School F. H. Snow Lawrence Hansas New Hayes Cons

Isabella's Strike at Isabella Mine Yields Over 100000 Per Ton

Report on Isabella mine strike indicating ore on the tenth level exceeds 100000 dollars per ton. Hoisting from the level follows similar ore found on the ninth, with water obstruction noted. The strike began Friday and disrupted progress.

Isabella Batteen

Fisher Preaches at Aubur’s Church in 1567

Rev. Me Fisher at Auburs Methodist church will deliver a tamor sermon. The dedication date is 1567. Orders for collars and cuffs finished with two ems of thread are accepted by Peerless Steam Laundry at 1st and End Street.

Dresa Dante Me Fisher Aubur HD Fisher Tamorfer Auburs Peeri

Dever Coisrads Springs and Pasbio Fare Note

Fragmentary OCR lists travel fares with places Glenwond Springs and Salt Lake and Oyden. Amounts shown include 12.00 and 208.00 with unclear context.

Dever Coisrads Springs Pasbio Hoond Glenwond Springs Salt Lake Oyden

Excursion to Beatrice Sunday special from Topeka

Beatrice excursion by Rock Island line departs Topeka at 4 45 PM for chautauqua events led by Rev. Wim H Milburn United States Senate chaplain. Topeka singers and chorus to perform with a return train later evening Sunday June 5 weather permitting.

Rock Island Wim H Milburn States Senate Topesa_ Jutties Topeka Beatrice Forbes & Co J. W. Prodis

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