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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1899

Page

8

Topeka Hosts Boston Opera Company Engagement

Crawford theater manager posts a 400 guarantee to lure the Bostonians to Topeka for a high class opera season. Repertory includes Mr Bernady Robin Hood and The Serenade composed for the troupe by Herbert and Smith. Monday date marks opening. tickets reserved for some patrons. Oscar Sikson, formerly with Cawthorne, joins the company at Garfield Park Tuesday night.

Topeks Crawford Crawford Theater Alice Neilsen Topeka Patroising Denver Mr Beronady Robin Hood Stob Hor Irem Wieter Herbert Jery BL Smith Ladite Pemeans Oliver Rete Wandevdte Socapeiee Garfield Park Oscar Sikson Joe Cawthorne

Blind Boone Concert at Third Christian Church May Night

The Blind Boone Concert Co will present an entertainment at the Third Christian church on Monday evening with admission at 50 cents and 25 cents for reserved seats. Tickets on sale at M Newland's, 129 East Sixth Street. Also promoting Solarine polish for all metals from Topeka Cycle Co.

Blind Boone Concert Co Third Christian Church St. Adralssion M. Newland’s East Sixth Street Tupeka Cycle Co

Normal Commencement Schedule After Rabbi Hirsch Absence

Emporia May 20 President Taylor reported Rabbi Hirsch of Chicago cannot attend the June 12 commencement. The program spans June 8 to June 15 with prize declamation, baccalaureate, class day exercises, concert, and graduate ceremonies. Examinations run June 7 through 9.

Rabbi Hirsch Emporia Taylor Chicago Joneti Tey. M Wlump! Association

Schooner Werfu Wreck Near New South Wales

Victori a report: the Werfu, from Dunden New Zealand with 19 aboard, was wrecked with all hands lost except one survivor. News arrives via Sydney, survivor’s account places wreck at Lat 2 47 Long near Arton Island off NSW coast. expedition plans by friends to search.

Victoria Dunden N. Z Sydney Stanwell Park Melee In Reads Werfa Johnston Dandén Arton Island New South Wales Mil Beard

National Educational Association Meeting in Los Angeles

The National Educational Association meets in Los Angeles July 11 14 1899. Union Pacific offers greatly reduced fare plus $2 for round trip. Noted service includes palace sleeping cars dining cars and special amenities via Omaha or Kansas City. The railroad touts Union Pacific as the route for summer travel to the convention.

National Edrational Association Los Angeles Cal Union Pacify Union Pacific Washington Points Omaha Kansas City Wren Pacific

Notice to Hucksters Under City Licensing Rule

Notice to Hucksters announces enforcement of Ordinance 168 licensing all hucksters and pedlars using vehicles. License must be procured and cards placed on vehicles immediately. License not transferable. Luther C. Bailey, License Collector.

Luther C. Bailey

National Baptist Societies Anniversary in Portland

Announced events for June 25 1899 in Portland Oregon list fare details for travel via Union Pacific and ticket outlets F A Lewis city agent and J C Fulton depot agent. Marshall’s Band will play a program at a forthcoming concert tomorrow afternoon. A dental and digestive aid advertisement closes the item.

National Baptist Societies Portland Ore Union Pacific F. A. Lewis J. C. Fulton Marshall WHI

Snap Shots at Home News Chief Wilmarth Repaint Wagon

Snap Shots items note Chief Wilmarth wagon repainting De P M Sturgis fully recovered from illness and a range of local happenings. Memorial services set May 30 at Prairie Home cemetery. Athenaems beat Philomathians in high school contest. Topeka items include court actions, social notes, church events, and local curiosities.

Wilmarth P. M. Sturgis Eastern Star CW. Snyder Clifton Kan Fwy. MC. Harlan Wel- Ungien Endeavor O'Cloek Prairie Home Cemetery Mencken Athenaems Philomatheans Mr. &. W. Ellis Cottonwood Falls Tle Stoter Modoc Club Grand Opera House Arion Society Armourdals Wd. Welder Tor Hose Eiben Bj Welder Topeka Guy Genre Klauer Mynor Distret G. D. Olden Ingalls Charles AM. Foulks Hazen District Court Sail Beg Helen Bertram Indy Bostonians Maury Ho Shawnee County Normal Institute J. W. Stout CH. Duvall Peoria F Street Baptist Church America E. J. Shakeshatt Banta Fe Passenger Department Chicazoe Shakeshaft England Gordon Third Vari Buren Austin East Bisht Avenue Nanon L. Herren Legal News Toneka Patel Feernate Iano Federal Building D.C

Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed by Nurses and Patients

Endorsements from Lucy A. Helser a Minneapolis trained nurse and others claim Paine's Celery Compound helps convalescents and weak women. Nazarene Home reports aged residents benefited. Lucinda B. Chandler notes relief from nervous headaches when symptoms flare.

Paine Nazarene Erent

What Does Alger Want Havana Crisis Over Arms in Cuba

Havana debate centers on whether Washington intends to seize Cuban arms and keep them in military custody. Alger's position and Gomez’s stance fuel tension as the dispute tests Cuba's assembly role and U S policy. Cuban leaders warn that any U S control risks widening the rift with the United States.

Havana Washington Brooke Alger McKinsey Secretary of War Washington News Gen. Gomez Robert P. Porter MacKinley Porter Porter Breatt McKinley Assembly Nent Society of Veterans of Independence Gomez la Discussion United States Cuba Philippines

Peck Reports Progress On Paris Exposition Plans

Ferdinand W Peck, U S commissioner general for the Paris Exposition of 1900, returns to New York with Mrs. Peck. He outlines plans for five main buildings and two Vincennes annexes, including American machinery and life saving structures. He notes cooperation with French authorities, expanded exhibit space, and progress with steelwork and installations.

Vincennes Annex New York Ferdinand W Peck United States St. Louis Peck J. H. McGibbons Paris Hols de Vincennes Seine Austria Turkey Manufacturers Etchant Marine Weather Bureau PAL Vincennes Texpoultion Company Bois de Vincennes Seine River Vincentes Vincennes Germany Switzerland MM. Picard

Coal Mine Closure in Crested Butte Impacts Town

May 20 reports Colorado Fuel and Iron closes its coal mine in Crested Butte, leaving 300 workers unemployed. The mine, a principal local operation, sustains the town. company officials cite cheaper coal elsewhere, while others say output is being curtailed in anticipation of rising coal prices.

Crested Butte Con Colorado Fuel and Iron Company

Flannelly Seeks Congress in Third District

Rep Flannelly of Labette County, a leading Republican in the last Kansas House, is enjoying a strong boom for Congress in the Third district. Supporters say he is highly competent and popular at home, with many pushing him forward among numerous candidates.

Slannenly Chatopa Labette County Congress Flannelly

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