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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1898
Page
8
Eastern and central Kansas farm property owners request immediate sale of numerous properties. They state lack of time and facilities to handle the business and seek to wind up the line quickly.
MES Lowe wins nomination as president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Denver June 2 reports nominating committee named Mrs Lowe and Sarah S Platt as vice president candidates. The conference featured sessions on industrial issues, art and culture, with Mrs Sidney Webb and Miss Anna Caufield delivering lectures and a debate on taxation and representation for state federations.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling excluding wholesale liquor dealers from joining the Modern Woodmen of America. Loeffler, a former member, sued after being denied benefits over three years of assessments. Also note: Rock Island routes to Omaha depart Topeka at 7:20 am, 1:05 pm, 4:00 pm and 6:50 pm.
An organization of loyal Topeka women formed at G A R hall to supply hospital needs for soldiers at the front. Mrs Lingle Peffer elected president, Mrs Julia Gatchell secretary, and Mrs Gayhart treasurer. Members will be charged a fee to buy materials for garments and all loyal women are invited to help.
A. H. Horton of Topeka emerges as an active judge candidate following Judge Foster's retirement under a new Senate bill. Horton previously sought appointment, with Alden of Kansas City resisted by attorneys while W. C. Hook of Leavenworth gains Senator Baker's support, signaling a strong challenge to Horton. The contest centers on topeka official's path to the bench amid congressional backing.
A Fourth ward candidate for probate judge, Justice John L. Guy, defends his integrity noting no county audits oppose his cast bills. The letter asserts he follows fee and salary laws and will not collect extra robber fees. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises collars and cuffs laundered to look like new.
Miss Adeline Hunter entertained thirty friends Friday at her grandmother Mrs. M. Chase’s Topeka avenue home in honor of Helen Jeffries of Leavenworth. Guests enjoyed lawn games from 4 to 7 with assistance from Mrs. Jeffries and Mrs. Hunter. Christ Hospital Guild reports charity work for the year ending June showing patients cared for across Baptist, Roman Catholic, Evangelical, Lutheran, Methodist, Mormon, Orthodox, Presbyterian and United Brethren congregations totaling 7,038.5 days with gifts sought tomorrow at churches. donations may be left with treasurer Mrs. J. R. Dennis at 420 Topeka avenue.
A Topeka society roundup lists residents traveling to Albuquerque Pittsburg and Lake View for summer visits and two couples planning to relocate to New Mexico Wisconsin and Ohio. It notes Unitarian gatherings, extended visits with relatives and multiple departures to cities including Chicago Cincinnati and Omaha. Also mentioned are a fever recovery in British Honduras and a spring marriage in Oakland.
Oshkosh Wisconsin June 25 militiamen remain on guard at the Payne plant the sole operating mill yesterday increasing crew while other manufacturers announce reopening Monday Some business leaders criticize Governor Schofield for plan to recall militia to Milwaukee for the carnival The authorities pursue a law to arrest strike leaders Kidd Webber and Breunschweig for alleged riot involvement
Washington June 25 An eight ship addition to the War Department fleet increases Atlantic coast transport and freight capacity. Seven ships from the Atlantic transport line, each 3,600 to 3,700 tons with refrigeration for 1,000 tons of meat and 1,000 cattle or horses, cost about four million dollars. An additional Dutch owned vessel Obdam plus a large San Francisco bound steamer for the Philippine expedition are noted, with names withheld.
Gen Fred Grants war problem inspires a second sham battle at Chickamauga Park Camp Thomas on June 25. The Third Division First Corps led by Col O D Clark holds the northeastern observation tower against a vigorous assault by the Fourteenth New York Second Nebraska and First Missouri under Col Chas J Hills. The battle resembled a real engagement with continuous fire and skilled tactics as thousands watch, and Gen Grant praises the performance.
War Department at Washington forwards officers warrants to Camp Thomas to create commissions for non commissioned officers. Rank determined by length of service and appointment date within regiments to cover emergencies. Major Nye receives 14 cars of provisions from Chicago for traveling rations en route to Cuba, with additional shipments to Chickamauga Park and more planned for Tuesday.
The British ships Glooscap capt Spicer and East Lothian capt MacFarlane sailed from Philadelphia for Manila with nearly six thousand tons of coal for Admiral Dewey's fleet. The two cargoes are valued at about $17,000, with freight earnings expected to exceed double that amount. The captains will strive to reach Manila as quickly as possible.
$2130 rate for International convention travel from Topeka Kansas to Nashville Tennessee and return. Tickets on sale at Santa Fe Route depot July 1, 4 and 8, 1898, with extension privilege to August 1, 1898. Apply to Santa Fe agent for details.
North Topeka notes list petitions and visits with names like William Medde Miss Myrtle Seymour and Miss Lou Dell McMasters. Bargain Sale at Costley and Post and church prayers at Church of the God Shepherd are mentioned. Miss Suzanne Grinter concert in Perry Opera House and a Denver route promo complete the mixed city items.
Dr. Tre ze cotusros presents ORIENTAL CREAM MAGICAR BEAUTIPIEN claiming to purify and invigorate the skin with a unique formula. The advertisement emphasizes cleansing and toning effects as a complete skin care solution.
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