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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1899

Page

5

Amalgamated Association protests use of US mail in street cars

Boulsville Kentucky May amagamated association of street car employees protests national use of the United States mail in street cars. They say the label US mail aims to intimidate workers and request that postal restrictions on street car letters be removed while preserving rapid U.S. mail delivery.

Boulsvile Amalgamated Association of Silvet Cerem- Ployss Teleerapted MacKiniy Amaleamstest America Torvertgn U S Cts LS Mall United Tates Sas

Keokuk Chief of Sac and Fox Dies of Smallpox

Keokuk Iowa, principal chief of the Sac and Fox, dies after a smallpox outbreak that claims twelve lives. The aging leader, son of the famed Keokuk, witnessed fragile relations with white settlers and periods of captivity, with his death marking a notable moment in the tribe’s history.

Guthrie Keokuk Keokui Iowa Theester Heckuk Ransee

Reverend Sheldon Jackson Aids Alaska Reindeer Fund

Rev Sheldon Jackson of the interior department travels to Alaska aboard the revenue cutter Thetis to disburse a Congress funded grant to buy reindeer for Teller station. The fund of 400,000 will buy about a thousand reindeer from the Siberian coast transported to Alaska to restock the herd.

San Francisco Sheldon Jackson Interior Department Thetis Congress Teller Hundrade Sihera

Afro-Amerind council proclaims June day of fasting and prayer

The Afro-Amerind Council of the United States issued a proclamation urging all colored clergy to observe Friday June 2 as a day of fasting and prayer and to hold sunrise services the following Sunday. It denounces racial hostility and calls for national repentance and action.

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Reed and Croker Spark Public Interest in Southampton

On May 4 in Southampton the American liner New York arrived with passengers reporting a pleasant voyage. Speaker Thomas B Reed denied resigning the House, said he sought repose in Europe, and planned to visit Winchester, Salisbury, and Paris. Croker announced he would stay in England until the season ends while enjoying the trip.

Reed Southampton New York Thomas B Reed Associated Press Europe House of Representatives Peopl Winchester Salisbury Paris Croker Associated Presse England Bersix Crokér London Dédect Berkshire

Lesson From Dewey Salutes Amid Jean Bart Visit

In Manila the French cruiser Jean Bart arrived and saluted Admiral Dewey. He returned the salute exactly as given and sent an officer to call attention to his admirals pennant that had not been noticed.

Wanesurer Hong Rens Dew Jean Bart Manila Dewey

London author Emma Marshall dead at Mayfair

London obituary notes novelist Emma Marshall, youngest daughter of Norwich banker Simon Martin, author of historical novels featuring Sir Thomas Browne, George Herbert and Sir Philip Sidney. Her popular works include Under Salisbury Castle Winchester the City of Westminster and the Dem of St Pauls. Also mentions Baptist anniversaries in Portland Oregon and travel ticket details for trips in 1890s America, with unrelated ads and medical brand references interwoven.

London Emma Marshall

Social and Personal News Highlights in Topeka

Topeka society notes recount a busy week of entertaining and greetings. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith honor guests with a lively evening. Miss Fiera Caswell and Willard Stillwell wed quietly at Mrs. Bates’s home, with guests from Atchison to Wichita. Numerous calls, visits, and small gatherings mark the social calendar as townsfolk travel to Emporia, Lawrence, Kansas City, and beyond, sharing music, games, and treats.

Bates Tika Avenue Fiera Caswell Topeka Willard Stillweil Wiehits Atchison Felton Wichita Mrs. Stillwell Wallington Boston New York Miss Bates Lenora Bates Schoeh Kistler Lyon F. Blanche Anna Crane Blanche Wil Bessie Bates Misa Birdie Eine Daisy Hayes Mabel Smith Messrs Otis Dalton R EL Thomas W. Carrie Me Prices al Huate Irvy Mrs Thomas Nellie Hammon Hancock Street Troy Farran Selim Botkin Mars Stephens Alley Stphens Maud Housh Katie Mc Iernar Bertha Anderson John Smith Jesse Lawrence Will Lawrence Will Smith Harold Tee Walter Hopkins Sydney Duck G.W. Mills Duke Gene Mills PB. Culley Anna Squires Emporia Fred Heartman Tampicn Mexico Ches McCabe Ralph Stout Kansas City Reuben Spivey Mujeve Cal Helen Dick Lawrence Capt. Spives Montana A Hooley Junction Mary Chase Arthur Mills Leavenworth Chamberlain J. F. la Tourette Colorado Springs G. T. Colina Aiwin Bickley Valley Falls HW. Moore Leete Horton and Horton J. S. White William McPherson Howell Harry Weaver Db. B Esta Hord J. & Hayden Rice Las Fees Edna Moreinuss Mabel Knowles RL Corran Son George Matthewson Hs, Hall Jennie Tuttis Grace Jileot Thos, S_ Lyon Daisy Starr C. P. Grosvenor Biss Alma George Birdie J. Winn Kansas Framnes

Topeka and Kansas items mix in cluttered snapshot

A jumble of Topeka news and Kansas items notes court actions, a fire insurance refund claim, and local anecdotes. Mentions Major Anderson, a cattle drive through Topeka, a marriage suit, and a Parkdale Meat and church entertainment for railroad workers.

R H Davis Marries in Marion Mass

Richard Harding Davis of New York writer wed Miss Geel Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs John Marshall Clark of Chicago at St Gabriels chapel Marion at noon today. Rex Percy Browne officiated before eighty four guests. bride wore white satin with orange blossoms. Attendants included Charles Belmont Davis and maid of honor Ethel Barrymore. After ceremony guests went to the Clark cottage for breakfast and a departure fete with the newlyweds remaining in Marion while guests traveled to another exchange.

Marion Mass Richard Harding Davis New York Geel! Clark John Marshall Clarks Chicago St Gabriels Chapel Rex Percy Browne Roxbury Amitel Clark Cottage Mr. Davis Charles Belmont Davis Ethel Barrymere Charles D Gibson Arthur H. Lee British Jewation Lloyd Griscom Horace Howard Furness Jona Fox Bruce Clark Davis Browhead Robert Howard Russell Davis Mrs. Davis Clark

Brief Telegrams From Across the Nation May Fourth

New York reports the death of Andrew Martin Hitt in South Orange New Jersey from paralysis. Buffalo records deeds transferring Urban Milling interests to United States Flour Milling with 350000 dollars in War stamps. Toledo notes a thousand barrel per day lime factory to be built. will not join the trust. Clyde to host funeral of George B Mesk Spanish-American War veteran with Senator Foraker to speak. San Francisco lists boxing match set for May 11 at Woodward’s. Amsterdam Gas Co directors cut gas price. Dover dismisses two indictments against A D C Hegeman. Leansbom mentions Dr. Mar 4 case of Frank Hoste. Chicago reports Hugo Wardin shooting wife and then suicide. Buffalo notes machinists’ pay split between employment agencies, grand lodges and locals. San Francisco health officers extend quarantine for smallpox aboard transports.

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Messiah Concert by Swedish Lutheran Church Planned

The orchestra and chorus of the Swedish Lutheran church will present parts of a Messiah program. The concert is scheduled for next Friday evening at the church located at Fourth and Trier streets. The program includes The Heavens Are and other portions of the oratorio with arrangements by Frank Putin.

FELIX OGGURAUD Cosmetics Ad Promises Purifying Beauties

An advertisement from Hopkins at 2 Great Jones Street promotes Felix Ogguraud's cream for purifying skin and offering cosmetic benefits. The copy highlights beauty results and urges ladies to buy the product in Europe and beyond.

Reed Gaurasd Europe Hopkins Great Jones St

Pottery Firms Plan Suit Against Promoter Over Trust Try

East Liverpool Ohio May 4 several pottery plants closed weeks amid failed talks to form a trust will sue the promoter. Steubenville Pottery likely leads actions claiming loss of trade inventory costs and 3 percent appraised value penalties when options were denied.

East Liverpool Triust Steubenville Pottery Company Nptions

Colorado Springs trip by Missouri River line rail ad

Advertisement for Colorado Springs travel from Topeka at 8 10 p m via the Missouri River route. Promotes through sleepers dining cars and quick service to Colorado Springs with destinations including Portland Spokane Butte and California options. Lists agents AM P and T W Lacey and shows rates and contact details.

Denver Sante Fe Bertha T. L King Topeka Fternoon Kansas Colorado ‘Springs Missouri Rover AM. c

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