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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1899

Page

5

Social and Personal Varied Weekend Movements in Topeka

A Topeka social column notes numerous local residents and guests traveling to and from Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Denver, and Ottawa for visits, weddings, and summer plans. Names include Mrs Wider of Besten, Miss Jeannette Wheeler, Miss Edith Davis, Marian Wear, and others. Several events involve clubs, dances, and travel between Topeka and nearby cities. A wheel accident on Seventh Street and Kansas Avenue injures a rider but no bones are broken. plans for summer trips and house parties are described.

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Meeting of Sharkey and Jeffries' Father Aboard Train

On a San Francisco to Oakland train Tom Sharkey met Jim Jeffries' father Rev. C Jeffries by chance. They chatted as Sharkey and Spider Kelly had boxed the night before, while Jeffries' father, carrying a New Testament, kept a cordial, cautious stance. The evangelist declined to predict outcomes or express opinions about the bout.

San Francisco Tom Sharkey Arie Glass Sharkey Cert Glass Jeffries Red Kelly Fries Sr Kelly Eldef Jeffriee Ireland Dever Jim Starkey Bay Tim McGrath Tita McGrathh

Stone with McKinley takes sharp issue with Bryan

Chicago June 27 The Tribune reports former Missouri governor and Democratic national committee acting chairman William J Stone argues with William J Bryan and other party leaders over Philippines policy He rejects making the issue political while urging support for American merchant marine subsidies and government backing where needed He calls for patience until official policy is announced and says errors were made but the country must stand by its present course in the Philippines

Bryan Chicago the Tribune William J. Stone Mis- Souri William J. Bryan Chile Ogee Philippine Islands Dewey Manila Hothime Philippines Thees Islands Manila Bay

Orphan Girl’s Trip Ends in Jersey City Police Care

Langiey Merri, 5 years old, arrived in Jersey City from Springfield by Erie train after her parents and sister died recently. Placed with Mrs Helen Hart, she sought her aunt Mrs Laura Thomas on Third Street. Unable to locate the aunt, police took the girl to Seventh Street station for safekeeping as authorities search for relatives. The notice also mentions Rock Island travel offers and a Cathedral lawn fete on Bethany campus.

New York Langiey Merriwether Jersey City Erte Raiind Springfield Langiey Helen Hart Langley Laura Thomas Thomas Sheard

Action Postponed for Topeka Auditorium Site Decision

A heated city council debate in Topeka postpones selecting a site for a new city auditorium to next Monday evening. Councilmen Warner Morgan Chaney Hughes Elliott Roundtree Nettels discuss delays, with some urging immediate action and others warning weather and prices rise if delayed. A committee of representatives from each ward was named to report Saturday evening as offers are reviewed.

J. S Warner J. W. Morgan J. W. Blossom Jamies Burgess OB. Netters WF. Hughes Warner Counciman Hughes Sixth Ward Councilmas Morgan Selec Chaney Topeka Hughes Elliott Roundtree Kansas City Morgan Topeks Nettels Ach Ward

Pingree's Reasons for Alger Senate Preference

Governor Pingree argues General Alger is a foe to trusts and supports direct election of U S Senators. He says McMillan is a machine politician, inaccessible to the people, and would split the Republican party. Alger would harmonize Michigan Republicans and assist the national ticket. McMillan would split the party and risk a Democratic legislature. Also notes a New York play contract and Dreyfus case mention.

Detroi Mich Pingres Chicago Pater General Alger United States Senate United States McMillan Dimacif T0 Legislatura Senate Michigan McM Lns Widder Alger

Great Marine Lizard Fossil Joins New York Museum Exhibit

A 3 to 4 million year old marine lizard skeleton, found near Wallace County, is now on display at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Scientists describe it as the largest known specimen of its family, with a nearly thirty foot long skeleton carved in chalk. The discovery, hailed as extraordinary, was studied by experts who pieced together its jaw and fins to reveal a vanished era.

Kansas Althaven Veerican Museus of Natural History New York Anto Wallace Arkansas Panston Rome Wienita New York Museum Ina Wallace Hocepus Tata Americas Museum of Natural History

Hosiery and Linens Special Sale amid Ladies and Gents Goods

An advertisement lists special prices on hosiery including Misses' seamless fast black stockings, Boys' bicycle hose, and Ladies' Fancies in stripes and plaids. It also promotes handkerchiefs and all linen items with bundle deals for ladies and gents, highlighting 10c to 60c price ranges and bundled savings.

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Elegant Ribbons at Special Low Prices in Various Qualities

A Local Market ad promotes silk ribbons and laces at significant discounts. It lists satin, gros grain, and net ties in blue pink yellow and white, with prices starting at 7 cents per yard for No 9 and 10 cents for Nos 12 and 16. New lawn fronts lace insertion trimmed at 50 cents, and silk fronts from 98 cents to 1.50. The ad emphasizes a wide selection of ribbons and trims at reduced rates.

Special Bargain and Emil Zola Play News

A sale of wash goods at 15 cents a yard is announced with bright patterns and Dresden effects. Emil Zola signs with Edmund Gerson for a five act drama about a French army officer, payment of 10,000 francs received, first performance in January and completion by October, manager’s name unknown.

Dresden Emilie Zola Zola Edmund Gerson Gerson Zols

One Ring Circus Dazzles Topeka Crowd At Cooper Co Show

Cooper Co circus fills a 15 000 seat tent with a three ring display and lively sideshow in Topeka. A standout Japanese troupe captivates the audience with feats while a mule ride contest ends with a rider triumphant as the crowd bars around the ring. The show headlines tonight with continued performances promised.

Topeka Cooper & Co Dan Rice Ali

Trifling with Justice How Police Impose Apes

Jem Davis, working for racial advancement, swore out a warrant before the police judge charging Joe McCoy with disturbing his peace. Officer Walker served the warrant and found the man, but at the jail desk Jailer Grabba queried where the prisoner was. The officer answered here, and eight years old.

Jem Davis Tecowre Joe McCoy Walker South Topeks Oit Grabba Spectacles

Street warning echoed in terse counsel to a youth

A fragmentary admonition admonishes a young man to avoid further street brawls and fisticuffs with older, larger men, emphasizing caution over violence and suggesting practical restraint. The tone hints at a moral lesson or disciplinary note from a newspaper column or local advisory nook.

Stock Increase at St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern

At a special meeting of the stockholders in St Louis the railroad decided to raise capital by 40000 and to extend bonded indebtedness by 440000. The move aims to bolster the company’s financial strength and funding for expansion.

Tron Mountain St. Louis St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad

Sale Ad and Miscellaneous Local Notices

Gossett and Blakely advertise misc items including fire and storm insurances. A Dudley store promotes cheap round trip tickets to Los Angeles at 52 dollars with sale through July 1. Agents seek descriptive literature. Local laundry, grocery, and merchant ads mention services and prices, with terse notices about businesses and products.

Great Rock Island Los Angeles Selt Lake Ogden Glenwood Springs Denver T. 1 King Kaceynski

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