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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1898

Page

8

New York Opera Season in 17 Weeks Beginning Nov 28

New York Opera announces a 17 week season starting November 28 with Maurice Graa as general tailor and a list of artists including Diane Callee, Eames, Teavermeister, McTha pate Towler, and Fitch among others. Conductors Agton Seidl and Edmond de Spd lead a chorus of many. Prospects gauge a brilliant season ahead with piano and vocal performances in Boston and New York venues.

Maurice Graa Fon Miler Cain Anital Corti New York Dean de ‘Sales Campamiark Atbars Kin Hasene Edmand Spd Plasto Migid Agton Seidl

Cabman attacked during a night street incident

A chaotic scene in New York’s Tenderloin near a cab stop as two assailants attacked a cabman. Police reported the cabby struggled with them and was aided by bystanders before officers arrived. the incident prompted a broader police response and questions about crowd control.

Trout for Wyoming plan under state hatchery program

State Fish Commissioner Gustav Behnstewe advances trout distribution from the hatchery. In April a delivery to Wyoming counties will include Rainbow and German Brower strains. The Laramie planting site and sources tied to the rainbow stock are noted while river conditions near Cle west are cited as concerns.

Taramic Wro Gustav Behnstewe Bwett California Alara Laramie

Amick Chemical Co Claims Cure for Consumption

An 1897 reader letter from Mrs M J Hatley praises the Amick Treatment for consumption. The testimonial describes a long illness with severe cough and feverish symptoms, claiming recovery after using the chemical remedy. The letter urges others to request a complimentary circular and to mention the go ver when writing Cincinnati Ohio.

Cincinnati Ohio Jayberry Ackro M. J. Hatley Merran Amirk Chemical

State Republicans split over Topeka headquarters plan

Kansas Republicans condemn Cy Leland and allies for opening Topeka headquarters for the 1598 campaign, alleging manipulation of the state committee and exclusion of central committee members. They accuse Leland and Frank Brown of steering tasks to their chosen candidates, undermining convention authority and risking party unity.

Kansas Cy Leland Topeka Himeel Sim Simpson Frank Brown State Central Committee Simpson Leland State Board of Railroad Commissioners Simpton Benny Joe Bristow Morrill Morril Eana Bristow Nat Barnen Kansas City Brown Garnett L. R Crum Jubex Attica Tt. Vincint Washington Kimball Salina K. E. Wilcockson Oakley Albaugh Kivizrman J. M. Chilman Atoblaon W. . Steri Tipeng Cyrus Letani Troy Mir Vincent Ipon Barnes, Cram Lrawn Jobes Boxe Joe Tiistow Tut Hrnstow Tate Cope Land Laan Benthur Atute Committee Beeve Cit W. E. Stanley Wichita Republican Party Cyrus Leland Eatter State Committee Plang Simpeon Wgethjer Hin

Mosaic of Names in 19th Century Ledger

Fragmentary OCR list shows numerous individuals and towns including Marysville Abilene Galena Larned Oakley-Chi Atchison and Coldwater. Includes references to J H Ranson W A Mitch ell Richard Waring Alfred Pratt and W V Jackson among others in a dense names tally.

Wang C. Melitresh Ousemith Marysville W. A. Mitchell Giathe Z. Smith Laskey

Beauty Gone Forever Lawsuit After Cosmetic Surgery

A New York woman sues for 50000 after a cosmetic procedure at a surgery shop left her with a damaged face. The account describes a risky set of procedures including scalp removal, eyebrow misplacement, ear alteration, and a facelift-like line of “remodeling” by a beauty practitioner, with the patient enduring bandages and ongoing pain and disfigurement.

New York Ufe Ashe Saratoga Miss X Nature Beaxity

Police Capture Suspect in Kansas Avenue Robbery

Detective James Kesn captured Thony Robinson, an alleged robber of Mrs. B. A. Harrison on Kansas avenue Tuesday at 5 pm. He was arrested near Euclid and Hu­hanan streets and identified by eyewitness James Turner. About $1 found on him. Robinson reportedly admitted snatching the pocketbook and was sent to state authorities on highway robbery charges.

James Kesn Thony” Robinson B. A. Harrison Kansas Avenue Thirteenth Fourteenth Euclid Hu¢hanan James Turner Rubinsin Kesson Harrison Flo

Pullman Rent Reductions Tied to Town Agent Sale

In Pullman rents are cut from 5 to 25 percent as the town agent’s office is sold. Some south end housing will drop in a month while better residences stay near current levels. The move aims to ease tenant hardship amid abundant car shop workers. Robert T. Lincoln backs the plan, noting widespread tenant strain and evictions fears. Also notices: Dr. Davie anti headache remedy promotion and a union meeting at First Baptist church on March 4.

Chicago Pullman Aurtmeard Taig & Well Neraun Thie Ted Whey Worcnes Roseland Kensington Riverdale Harvey Duend Robert T. Lincoln Pullthan Elaine Fa Frontera Tullman Owine Putian K. B Prensener Topeka & 8 First Baptist Church Dunham

Cuban Flag Raised at Central High Ruptures Quiet Recitation

Kansas City March 3. During morning recitations at Central high school a Cuban banner eight feet long floated from the roof. Janitor Calls climbed to the roof, found the door locked and a wooden plug in the keyhole, tore off the lock, and descended to haul the flag down after jetting up to the turret. The flag rope was nailed to the pole, but the janitor cut the rope and removed the Cuban banner before students could react.

Kansas City Central High School Jani~ Tor Cuba Sshust

Snowbound Maine Ends Five Day Blizzard Record

Bangor and northern areas reel from a historic storm. Five days of continuous snowfall leave seven to eight feet drifted on a level near Ashland Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield. Remote towns face food shortages trains halted and lumber camps deprived of supplies amid rising poacher activity.

Bangor Marne Here Ashland Aroostook County Presque Isle Fort Fairfeid Blanchard Shirley

Death of Hiawatha Girl After Criminal Operation in Denver

Louise Matthews, 25, daughter of a Hiawatha physician, died at 4 15 am in Denver after a criminal operation. Her mother was with her in the final hours. A coroner’s inquest will be held. district attorney and investigators pursue clues. The case sparks a rigid inquiry into the circumstances and parties involved.

Hiawatha Denver Louise Matthews Kan West Denver Eurodor Louise Matthewes Louise Kaneas Rath Fourteenth Street

Reverend McGlynn to Speak at St Patrick’s Day Event

Rev Dr Ward McGlynn of St Mary’s Church New Hartford NY will deliver the St Patrick’s Day oration at Gillison Opera House Kansas City KS on Thursday evening March 1. Subject: The Celt in the English Speaking World.

Hoe Kansas City Kansge City Award McGlynn St. Mary's Catholic Church Newhare N. Y Gillisa Opera House

Highwaymen Seize Will Thompson in Dark Street Robbery

Two unmasked men accosted nail reader Will Thompson on First street near Hill and Wilson at about 10 o clock. They threatened to shoot and forced him to surrender $42 and a silver watch before fleeing toward the railroad.

Will Thompson First Street Hill Wilson Aremphia Thompson Ube

Traveux Letter Case Illustrates Rising Militarism in France

London dispatch from Perch of the Times details a feud after the Zola trial. Former Minister Traveux received an insulting letter from Captain Begonon of the general staff. General Billot refused intervention as private. President of the Senate Emile Loubet secured a reprimand. War nerves and authority in France are in focus.

London Perch Saneares Sirce Pondent The Times France Traveux Zola Begonon Biliot M. Treveux Senate M. Emile Loubel Billot Begouen West

Tradewell I8 Flowery A B Treadwell Seeks Pardon to Rejoin War Effort

Kansas convict No 7 in the state penitentiary asks Gov Leedy to release him to fight for the United States against Spain. He cites Maine tragedy and vows loyalty, admitting past weakness with wine but claiming love of flag and readiness to die for the government. The letter invokes Cu ba and Spanish aggression as motive.

A. B. Treadwell Kansas Penitentiary Gov Leedy Maine Cuba

Robbery, Forgery Alarm in Topeka Mail Route Case

Federal officials in Topeka investigate a local robbery claim with no clear suspects. A forged check for 13.86, indorsed W. B. Sterne, was cashed at a shop after the envelope was likely tampered with en route. funds went to a glove seller, while the intended recipient’s office never received the payment stub.

Topeka A. A. Godard United States Marshal Sterne Godard Sterne

Cross Sale At Sunny Slope Emporia High Prices For Herefords

At the Sunny Slope farm near Emporia yesterday high prices were paid for Herefords. Pure bred Merriend cattle sold for about 400 per head on average, with Moret On the imported yearling bull bringing 1400 and Miranda a yearling dam raised heifer fetching 906. Notable breeders and buyers from many states attended, including Kirk Armour, W J Cummings of Kansas City, W Siitings of Leavenworth, J F Prather of Wilmerfield UK, C W Redhead of Des Moines, A D Hudwell of Salt Lake, GH Adams of Creston, G W Henry of Chicago, Murray Brab cock of Berwick, G Harris of Harris, W S Van Natta of Fowler, A P Sanders of Chicago, John Sparks of Reno, W P Robbins of Horace, and C KR Thomas of Independence.

Sunny Slope Emporia Sunny Slope Farm Moret Miranda Kirk B. Armour Pitcheser W. J. Cummings Kansas City W. Siitings Leavenworth J. F. Prather Williameritle State Fair Association C. W. Redhead Des Moines Towa A. D. Hudwell Salt Lake GH. Adams Creston Col G. EW. Henry Chic Murray Brabcock Berwick G. Harris Harris, Mo W.S. van Natta Fowler Ind A. BP. Sanders Chicago John Sparks Reno

Victim of the Moloch and Missionary Ties

Alameda California reports the death of Dr. Jennie Taylor Gorton niece of Hin Win Taylor of the Methodist church. She died in Malang on December 2 while wife of an African missionary. Parents reside in Mechanicaburg Iowa. Also notes Lewis Morrison visiting St Joseph Missouri plans to stage Frederick the Great next season with Charles W. Young and CN Thomas.

Alameda Cal Lewis Morrison St. Joseph Lewis Morrigon Dayshier Arcane Monte Frederick the Great Charles W. Young Cn, Thompas

National Guard and Army Officers to Convene Friday

The newly formed Military Organization, the associuunst secsational Guard and Army Officers, will meet Friday evening the 4th at the Gom mereslab rooms to establish a permanent structure. The program includes speeches on The National Guard in History and Constitution by Col. J D Norton and How Far National and How Fay State by Lions. HA. Smith, U S AG, plus Kansas National Guard by Capt. H M Phillips and Personal Retinances by P M Stal the county treasurer.

Associuunst Secsational Guard Gommereslab Tollewinge The National Guard J.D. Norton Fay HA. Smith U.S. AG Kansas National Guard H. M. Phillins P.M. Stal

Chesterfield Hotel Changes Hands in New Haga

F M Tutue retires from Chesterfield Hotel. Carter & Wood lease the property with John Carter and Charles J Weed running management. Wood remains with Henderson & Wood. New firm assumed charge yesterday. Local letters cite Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup and De Witt's Witch Hazel Soap as notable testimonials in the page.

F. M. Tutue Chesterfield Hotel John Carter Charles J. Weed Carter & Wood Weed Carter Aetna Loan Company Wood Henderson & Wood Chesterfield

Kansas University Expels Student and Suspends Another

Lawrence March 3 The Kansas university faculty expelled T Davenport Smith and suspended Fred Speak a football figure for alleged ungentlemanly conduct toward visiting students at an oratorical contest Smith won first place in delivery and enjoys many admirers seeking reinstatement after a 30 day suspension Chancellor Snow attended the state contest and witnessed students in a private box displaying placards aimed at barring the speakers He questioned Smiths understanding of the order and he reacted by brandishing a placard reading Washburn two blocks from the Insane asylum The incident involved similar placards for each quadrant corner of the hall

Lawrence Kun T. Davenport Smith Kansas University Fred Speak Smith Snow Washburn Insane Asylum

Candy Makers Meet in Chicago for June Convention

Washington March 3. The executive committee of the National Confectioners association met today and decided to hold the annual convention in Chicago on June. It is expected to be the largest convention in the history of the association. The National Confectioners' union was formed in Chicago in 184?4.

Chicago Washington National Confectioners Association National Confectioners” Unnockition

Election results in Brazil and health ad copy from the era

March 7 Rio Janeiro reports Senor Campas salus elected president and Senor Kresativo elected vice president by a large majority as opposition abstains with no disorder. Also includes a rheumatism cure advertisement and notice of Yiu Johnsee moving an exchange to 813 Kansas Avenue in Topeka Kansas.

Brazil Rio Janeiro Senor Campassalus Senor Kresativo Brasil Rio Janeio Morton E. Hill Lebanon Ind Boi Swift & Heslilday Kansas Avenue Topeka Kan

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