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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1899

Page

3

Dewey to Sail as British Admiral on Return Voyage

Washington reports Admiral Dewey will assume the rank of admiral at each port visited on his return voyage, except Malta where Admiral Sir John Hopkins would command. The plan contrasts British and American ranks with Hopkins ready to respond as needed amid expectations of a grand reception at Malta.

Washington Dewney Rankine Naval Varus Thy Aslate Wetopean Wuattens Malta Hritinh Mediterranean John OG. Hopkina Ko C. B Wopkits Dewey Serebow Enra Huvnee Bleker Wimiral France Servine Marines Department Kusci Tecor Britain Hopkins Navy Department

Cyclone Hits Kiowa in Tabrber County Report

A telegraph dispatch from the Santa Fe junction reports a cyclone sweeping Kiowa damaging the Santa Fe depot and severing the town from outside communication. The storm caused significant disruption to rail services and local facilities.

Santa Fe Jernieval Elie Tedac Kiowa Tarber Cousty Santa Fe

Ramseys Town Seeks Clearing After Wind Damages Depot

Communication notes no other report today and wind damage extent unknown. Depot in the town center near GOOD FOR RAMSEY. City authorities vow to stop street obstructions by storehands and carters. Officers to enforce sidewalk rules and curb writing on walks. Major problem zones identified at Tenth and Kunnes, West Sixth near Jackson, Quincy between Fourth and Fifth. Obstructions include piled materials on West Eighth street and poor lighting creating danger for drivers.

Ramsey Tenth Kunees Avenue West Sixth Quincy Street Fourth Pith West Eighth Street

Bryan Says Democrats Will Stand by Chicago Platform

Chicago May 13 William J Bryan declared the Democratic party will reaffirm the Chicago platform at the next national convention and add new planks if needed He refused to specify if reaffirmation implies a silver pledge noting it is early to state which issue will dominate the campaign He said the party will meet the coming issues squarely and not recede from Chicago.

Chicago William J. Bryan Democratic Party Jesse Bryan

Senator Jones Health Improves After Atlantic Voyage

Washington May 19 letters from the capital indicate Arkansas Senator James J. Jones chairman of the Democratic national committee had a pleasant voyage across the Atlantic and his health is much improved He says he has not felt better in years It is likely he and his party will spend several weeks on the Isle of Wight

Washington James J. Jones Arkansas Demincratin National Committee Atlantic Tle Jones Isle of Wight

Arion Concert Final Number Tonight by Society

Arion society plans a concluding concert tonight featuring Steinberg's orchestra with Mrs Gewee P. Ashton and Mir Frank Weightman. The program includes Euphonium solo, violin duets, soprano songs, and selections by Harry Steinweis, Theo Mueller, Bert Lewis, and Frank Weightman, ending with One Jolly Good Time.

Arion Socieety Steinberg Gewee P. Ashton Mir Frank Weightran Wries Harry Steinweis Harry Roehn America George P. Ashton Theo. Mueller Bert Lewis Russell Frank Stiner Harry Steinburs Prank Weightman

Captain Buchan Passes Through Denver to Manila Remains

Captain F. Buchan of the Twenties Kansas Infantry arrived in Denver today with the remains of his wife who was found in Manila on April 37. He was met by his parents Mr and Mrs W J Buchan of Lawrence.

Denver F. 2. Buchan Kansas Infantry Lawrente Kat Manila Buchan W. J. Buchan Lawr

Calls him traitor Jerry Simpson on Petter’s flop

Wichita May 19. Jerry Simpson denounces Senator Petter after his return to the Republican party. He says Petter is a traitor for deserting Populism and warns he will not win by changing parties.

Jerry Simpson Mr Petfer Wichita Senatye Petter Republican Petteria & Traiter Pupullma

All Invited Harribon Petition to States and Territories

Fragmentary misspelled note requests all States and territories to join a federation or conference to logate from forethien chambers of commerce. It mentions governors and "Secuitie torautte" in making oceanlate jie mea musfactures and prnducts of the Winites.

Harribon United Staten Erie Praia Bret Weston Rocentee Kiates Tu Logaton Forethien Chambers Comiperee Thorewinintives Alier-Xavernmenis Will le

Reading Room for Baton Santa Fe to Build at Haton

Santa Fe company plans a new YM A reading room at Haton New Mexico in coming weeks. The current reading room will be repurposed as a bath room and the new room will be well stocked with books to serve Santa Fe employees at Raton. The Peerless Steam Laundry offers a new device for smoothing collar and cuff edges. Campbell's at 635 Kansas avenue boasts top watchmakers and a well equipped shop.

Santa Fe Santa Fe Company Haton New Mexico Raton Campbell's Kansas Avenue

Topeka Cash Dry Goods Firm Silk Umbrellas and Silks Sale

The Topeka Cash Pay Goods Co offers Bik Umbrellas only from Gans Umbrellas in Baltimore and promotes Ladies' Suits, Crash Skirts by Wittiands, Silk Underskirts by Taitheta Silks, and Black Silk pieces. The ad highlights low prices, sole agency for Crashes, water shrunk fabrics, and bulk black silk sale to accommodate dealers.

Topeka Cash Dry Goods Company Bern Baltimore Lsa Wittiands America Topeka Tess Robbens

Shaguay Invitation Tests US Boundary Claim

Washington May 1 A hand crafted invitation from Shigway chamber of commerce requests a visit by Joint High Canadian Commission members to Shigway. The text emphasizes United States rights to the land within ten miles to the boundary line and counters annexation rumors, signaling determination to uphold American boundary views.

Washington Joint High Canadian Commission Chamber of Commerce Shigway Throush Wa Skaguay United States Ten Mile Commission Slatenay Canada Akagully

G. G. Gage Dead After Paralytic Stroke In Topeka

Topeka’s long time resident G. G. Gage died at 2 50 PM from a paralytic stroke. He amassed a large fortune and supported charitable causes, including a $10,000 soldiers monument for Blue battles comrades. Survived by his wife, no children. He lived at 404 Van Buren street for 25 years.

G. G. Gage Mr. Gage Topeka Gritts Mr. Gace van Buren Street

Funston's Command and Pacific Theater Shifts

Manila reports that moving the government seat forty miles north of San Fernando may complicate pacification but opposition to American sovereignty is seen as futile. Gen. Luna and Gen. Pio del Pilar lack force to resist. Gen. Wheaton is relieved. Gen. Funston takes his brigade. A board will study European troop health methods in Batavia for American benefit. The transport Werren has arrived from San Francisco.

Manila San Fernando Luna Pio del Pilar Wheaton Funston Col

Railroad Weakens in Detroit Street Franchises Bid

Detroit May 19 Tom Johnson concedes on a minor point to the street railway commission in seeking to align the present 10 cent fare with the six for a quarter fare in the proposed security franchise. The commission accepts the concession but Johnson must give more before any bargain. Governor Pingrer foresees a thirty year or nothing outcome while Commissioners Stephensen and Schmidt oppose the governor. Johnson has not ruled out accepting the commission's franchise, leaving municipal ownership unsettled.

Detroit Tom Johnson Street Railway Commission Formoluz Strait Street Railway Johnson Pingrer Stephensen Schmidt

Did He Murder Her Death of Dimondale Woman Ties to Suitor

Mollie Flagler aged 22 was shot dead at her Dimondale Michigan home. James H Brumm 42 a stock buyer living with the Flagler family is accused of the crime. He had sought to marry Mollie and quarrelled with her and her mother. The mother found Mollie dead after an absence. Brumm had professed devotion but was opposed by Mollie and her mother. He allegedly warned of bringing sorrow to the grave.

Dimondale Mich Lansing Mollie Flagler James H. Brumm Plagler Hrumma Brumm

National League game at Louisville ends with errors maring play

In Louisville the National League matchup saw Willis pitch well for the Cauncie while Cunningham struggled and the home club capitalized on errors. Attendance was light as Boston players Mark Kittredge, Bergen and teammates Willis contributed on offense.

Louisville Willis Oriy Iwi Cunningham Loulaetite Baston Tauinville Cunningham Mark Kittredge Boston Bergen

Brewers win third in Kansas City series

In a tense midweek Western League game the Brewers secured the third win of the series against Kansas City. Highlights included close scoring and standout performances from Feldy and Speer, with Rat B Milwaukes contributing key runs as the final score neared parity. In St Paul, Minneapolis fell behind early and could not close the gap, Fisher and Spies handling batteries for the home side while McNelly and Bandivan anchored Milwaukee's defense. Quick, reliable work from local services underscores the busy gameday scene.

Kansas City Brewers Tewai & Atte Feldy Milwaukes Reldy Speer ST. Paul St. Paul Oosco FSB Fisher and Spies McNelly Bandivn Ane Fisher American Steam Laundry West Strenth Street Telephone

Local notes mix in city sights and officials visits

A busy snapshot shows W J Salley in town, Governor Stanley in Kansas City, and a varied mix of reports from Topeka, Wichita and Emporia. Names like Miss Eyla Thompson and Mr A G Wells appear amid discussants of roads, courthouses and church events.

Frey Hile St. Louis W. J. Salley Bamteyville Stanley Kansas City Kamtonlgne Iola, Cement Company Keleoy Fs. Willenckson Oakley Topeka State House Wennhurn Manhattan Athlette Hal. Sherrix Justie Hook Liavenworth Wakaruan Rome New York Eyla Thompson Hutch Es. Brigham Lincoln Neb Sixth Street J. H. Lockwood D. di Beloit Godard Wichita Fateral Court Alsh Santa Fe Use Depot Methurst Vincent Bota Fourzaip Mattor Thirelay A. G. Wells Chicago Mary Richter Humbert United Bryice Torney Emporia_ sie Twentith Kansas Sim Drug Co Tountain Adres Beverly Vinewood Kgticner Manciae Boab Menkemetl Tate Atates Secre E Gentioe x. SA

Fragmented OCR narrative from court and crime notes

Disjointed OCR text recounts various names, places, and events including appeals, legal motions, a mutiny mention, and a rescue story. It references individuals such as Bernie, Lawson, and Dion fatiny, procedures by lawyers, and local city notes. The garbled passage mixes crime, legal actions, and social references without clear sequence or outcome.

One Cure for Scrofula Promoted in Local Ad

A local advertisement touts a remedy claimed to cure scrofula, thorugh deep tissue action. It cites a customer from Beville, Ga, describing neck gland sores healed after use and endorsements of the treatment over long blood maladies.

Thompson Beville

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