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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

Page

5

Jefferies Westbound Visit for Boxing Carnival

Jeffries the giant heavyweight from Los Angeles will visit Kansas City for a boxing and wrestling carnival at Gillies Opera House on Wednesday. He will spar with Jim Daly or Choynaki in a four round exhibition, with a six-man battle royal and other gymnastic acts.

Hival Fitz Kansas City Jim“ Jeffries Los Angeles Ohio Bob Fitzsimmins New York Destreva Aloning Jeffries Karsas City Hoxinic

Traveling Men's Tribute for Capt A J Arnold Held in Topeka

A gathering of traveling men meeting at the Throop Hotel honored the late Capt A J Arnold. The group drafted resolutions of condolence and sent them to Arnold’s family. George T Faxon of National Lead and E A Mackay of Van Natta Lands acted as secretary. A A Phillips of Mofit-West Drug was chosen to prepare formal resolutions.

Traveurgromen A. J. Arnold Renpen Topeka Titay A. A. Phillips Mofit-West Dror Company Keepy Arnold

United in Marriage by Brandley and Mazeri

Mr Harry Brandley of Chase County and Miss Matta Mazeri of Topeka were united in marriage by Rev J D Cotntermine at the Leverenders residence 610 West Tenth Street. About twenty friends attended and a luncheon followed the ceremony with rice and garland gifts for the couple.

Harry Brandley Chase County Matta Mazeri Topeka Marry Brandley Mutfield Green J. D. Cotntermine Leverenders West Tenth Street Misa Datuy Pearl Brandier Dear Brandley Arthur Crocker Thorne Brandley Cottonwood Matfelévern

New York Woman Spanks Boy Who Eloped With Her Daughter

Middletown New York March 24 Mrs Philo Conkiing caused a stir by scolding and punishing ten year old Ter Osborn for eloping with her daughter Jennie The boy rode with the couple then faced a marriage attempt the mother claimed she did not consent The boy's mother lives nearby and is said to be recovering from the shock Mrs Conkiing then followed the couple to Denton and pursued actions including a tongue lashing and a reported assault threat leading to potential arrest for assault vows to leave town without the daughter.

New York Middletown N. Y Philo Conkiing Denton Teri Osborn Jeule Jennie

Back from Porto Rico Buford arrivals list

Among Buford passengers arriving from San Juan Ponce and Santiago were Dr Henry K Carroll special commissioner of the United States to Porto Rico Captain Geary Nineteenth Infantry Captain H K Batley Fifth Infantry Dr Quinton of the medical corps Second Lieutenant Newbill Seventh Artillery James A Smith editor of the St Joseph Mo News

James A Smith

Poisoned Pills Kill Chillicothe Child

In Chillicothe Ohio on March 30 a three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Smith died after ingesting pills containing poison arsenic. The mother had been taking pills that contained poison and the child found the box with the contents.

Chillicothe, O

Thimble party honors Nellie McConnek in Topeka

Social and personal notes from Topeka list Miss Nellie McConnek as guest of honor at a Wednesday thimble party hosted by Miss Susie Bwent on Topeka avenue. The item notes decorations, music, and a pleasant afternoon with about twenty guests, plus a long column of other social activities, visits, and upcoming events in the Topeka area.

Nellie McConnek Susie Bwent Topeka Avenue Ninde Chautauqua Kipling Goddard Kip Miss Hague Frank Blanch Mest Eighth Street Mr. Rigby W. F John T. Chaney John Dudley W. C. Rigby

Choir Leader Out at Decatur Tabernacle

Professor Lee Millikan who has directed the choir of 100 at the Christian Tabernacle since January resigns by request after slapping his wife during an argument. Mrs Millikan and her mother have left for Chicago. James J. Hitt, U S land office receiver at Topeka, asserts he will cover any bond shortfall himself, denying losses to his sureties.

Lee Milikan Decatur Tabernacle Decatur Lee Millkar The Christian Tabernacle Anderson and Kokomo Ind Mrs. Hobson Els Avenue Chicago James J. Hitt United States Topeka Cleveland Mr. Hitt

Decidedly Novel Bride to Wed in Fashionable Costume

Bess York prepares for her Tuesday wedding in a striking satin gown with heavy pearl lace and Irish crochet motifs. The design features a long train, point de Paris sleeves, and a sheer aura of antique elegance likely to influence future bridal fashions.

Tulit

Agreement Articles for Fitzsimmons Jeffries Fight 1599

Article details show Robert Fitzsimmons and James J. Jeffries agreeing to a 25 round bout under Marquis of Queensberry rules between May 26 at Coney Island. Coney Island Sporting Club to pay 20,000 dollars. revenue from any film to be split 66 2 3 percent to Fitzsimmons and Jeffries with one third to the club. stakes posted and stakes distributed if obligations fail. Dave Tolland named final stakeholder. other terms governed by prior agreement.

Pitesimmons Jeffries New York Robert Fitssimmons James J. Jeffries California Coney Island Sporting Club Robert Fitzsimmons Marquis of Queensbury Horton George Siler Fitzsimmons Coneysland Sporting Club Comteet Dave Tolland Brittn Brady Robert Fitzsimons Ben Martin Julian

Scipio Story and British Trade in US Navy Yard

New York reports the Times describes the Scipio, a crewless, flagless steamer found adrift off Newfoundland and seized by the United States. A government board will decide her disposal at the Brooklyn yard along with the NLagera, detailing origins, cargo of coal and English ordnance, and how the ships came to be here.

New York The Times Scipio Brooklyn United States Brook—lyn England Great Britain Newfoundland Brooklyn Navy Yard

Demand for Our Engines From Britain Delays Hit U S

London reports inquiries to supply locomotives for British engineering contracts in the United States reveal British firms cannot guarantee timely delivery. UK firms face large work arrears due to recent engineering disputes while the U S markets seek Atbara bridge and Sudan locomotives amid delays. Maple Sugar harvest in Vermont is likely a total failure this year, threatening the industry for years as sapless trees and leafless orchards compound the problem.

London United States Engin Berean Corecaeeet Atbara Bridge Rec Cent Vermont Chester Oster Abarn

Topeka News Roundup Mixed Local News and War Notes

Topeka items report millinery surprises and Good Friday plans, local business vies with rail news, arrests and civic notes. Mentions Topeka street activity, bucket shops, pollen jokes, a Topeka woman seeking city office, festival rumors, and letters from volunteers in Manila with the Twentieth Kansas.

Cure for skin itching praise of Cuticura remedies

Testimonial from Devan Stocktoast of San Francisco praising Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Ointment and Soap for facial itch and rash. Claims cleansing blood, ridding germs, soothing skin, and rapid, economical cure with several Cuticura products.

San Fran

Winter Hardships Hamper Topeka Farmer’s Home Project

A Topeka man struggles to complete a farm house on his land while winter roads delay hauling materials. He notes hauling costs have doubled and projects stall as blustery weather and slick pavements hinder progress. Treasury official D T Lovans remains confined at home for three weeks following a fall that injured him while walking with books.

Topeka Ota

North Topeka social notes and church services

Community notices from North Topeka include business ads for pumps repairs and dental work at popular prices, visits by residents Blair and Petro, housekeeping moves on Polk Street, and local road work by Union Pacific. Church services at the Church of the Good Shepherd feature a Thursday evening gathering and Good Friday Three Hours service with hymns and sermons. Obituaries mention Mrs R Jenkins and a burial procession.

Pratt Mr. Blair Netanaka R. W. Blair Petro Lyon D. D Kansas Avenue Ais C. J. Connely Horton Walden J. A. Peabody Eugene Lodge Geo. Young N. G J. 8 Union Pacific Church of the Good Shepherd Hymins Christ Linus Blakesley First Congregations Chapel Colon Pac Tie R. Jenkins Onnga Brinkerbort Jenkins John Jenkins Mark Putnam Zinmerman Kansas City Stevenson Belleville Kap

Free Whisky House Moves to New York for Global Shipments

Louisville reports that the Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse company will open a free house in New York allowing tax-free exports of its whisky brands worldwide. General Manager Angelo Meyer forecasts a major drummers force and a business reaching 10,000,000 gallons annually within five years. Chess and Wymond of Louisville signs a three year contract for 1,200,000 bottles costing 2,400,000 with annual 400 workers affected by wage increases starting in April.

Louisville Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company New York Angelo Meyer Chess and Wymond Company Whisky Combine Chess

Horse thefts worry Topeka residents amid spate of burglaries

For a week horses have been taken from Topeka and surrounding areas. A recent theft included a horse, buggy and harness from T. G. Hyatt’s barn at Jag¢ North Kansas arena. Officers suspect an organized horse thief ring though no animals or gear have been recovered. Lincoln Circle No 1 plans a Friday meeting at 2 pm to observe Comrade Carman’s funeral with Mrs. Clara Chamberlain and Anna Brusman noted as officers. Local ads mention Locke’s Rollo and Sim Drug Co. as shop items at 100 for 1.0.

Topeka T. G. Hyatt Jag¢ North Kansas Arena Lincoln Circle Lincoln Circle No. 1 First Congregational Church Carminan Clara Chamberlain Anna E. Brusman Bec’y

Miss Earth Bonne 0ierity Suffering Personal Attack Trial

Fragmented OCR yields a narrative about a violent incident and alleged abuse. The account mentions a trial context, a person named Furrow, and references to a beating, medical treatment, and emotional distress. Specific dates or places are obscured by garbled text but indicate a legal action and a protective or abusive case.

A Misplaced Heart in Kosciusko County

A report from Kosciusko County details a medical case where a misplaced heart was located and examined by physicians using X-ray devices. The heart's position and the sequence of events are described, noting the initial confusion and subsequent successful determination of its condition.

Wabash Tad

Reindeer Mail Service Proposal Receives Coast Review

A fragmentary report describes a United States postal plan using reindeer to carry mail along the Arctic coast, from Alaska toward Rihetia’s coast, with the project involving Creel and the Thetis cutter. Potential candidates and whaling interests are noted, alongside unnamed officials and observers awaiting further details.

Reindeer Mail Service San Francisco Mareh St Terenmut Rihetia Securt

Vanderbilt Wedding Notice GSE Reenesen March

Fragmentary OCR summary notes a Vanderbilt reference and date in a wedding context with stray lines mentioning a cigar box price and a drug company. Entities include Vanderbilt and Sim Drug Co with unclear surrounding details.

Reenesen Frederick’ Vanderil Nemo Vanderbilt Sim Drug Co

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