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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1899

Page

5

Fragmented Snaps From Home News Preview Several Names Mentioned

The readable bits describe a visit planned by a notable figure to a location, with a car service arranged and a multi day stay. Mentions of a society, a score or contest, and a public action or petition appear amid jumbled names and places.

Bisces Uw Vernons Ginece Hevesi Parshicht Festige Pistacy Seria Privet Shoes Topeka Axiom Society Ieee 8 Busiay Spacers

New G A R B Home Moves To East Seventh Street

Topeka Post G A R plans a new home on East Seventh Street between Kateyvenue and Quincy, occupying the former Star Journal site. Renovations completed, five year lease. rooms ready by Tuesday evening. Major A Shreve directs setup. May 23 note and a photo caption about Belgium decree rescission. Card of thanks from Pacl Lavigne expresses gratitude for sympathy.

Topeka Post East Seventh Street Topeka Post G4. A. Bs East Seventh Kateyvenue Quincy Street Star= Journal Pest A. Shreve

Scratched Till Raw Save Your Hair

A fragmentary line reads odd warning about scratching till raw and saving hair, with unclear context or attribution. The snippet hints at a health caution or cosmetic remark but lacks concrete details, names, dates, places, or organizations to anchor a fuller summary.

Day in Society and Local Social Events Observed

Social items note the Stedman Club closing its season tonight and several courtesy gatherings. Mrs John Sargent hosts a luncheon for Mrs Branstrup with a large local guest list. the Western Sorosis meets at Washburn Place with Jacqueminot roses and a planned picnic on Washburn college campus. The Sophomore class picnic at Vinewood and various personal mentions follow, including district club meetings and notices of travel, lectures, and engagements.

Sorosis ML. Chamberlain Washburn Place A. Rodgers Kipling A. H. Thompson City Federation Swaney Washburn College Saturias Stedman Club John Sargent WT. Branstrup India W. T. Branstrup EH. Anderson Geo Wimarth W. Bailey FT Wellman W. L Gordon James Cuthbert EM Carpenter FE VanSant J. Kk. Treshloed J.P Farnsworth EW. Poindexter Sirs CH King Mra. Mallory Mra J.P. Rodgers Dayxison Mins Patterson T. P Cully Earle Wichita B Merriam Margaret Dudley William B. Walker L. J. Greenwood Western Avenue Bishop Millspauch Clarkson Salina St. John’s Military School Lagas McFarland Hls Ohmer Samuel Hilburn Kansas Topeka Chamberlain Clay Mee Piastre Barnee Mise Laura Hucland Mies Minnie Schenck Clara Mocser

Muster out at Manila soldiers seek travel pay

The War Department orders at Washington cite Manila soldiers may receive travel pay and allowances when discharged. They plan to use funds for covet allowances and to visit Paris exposition. Assistant General Fox notes volunteers may get travel pay from their enlistment, raising questions about eligibility and the path to Europe.

Lee Weiss Joresiog Iest Saar Canes Gemand Manila Alani Rome Saer Sans General Fox Kannis War Department Washington United States Tansports Jesuet Ane Witts Johnston Precius

Local man Samuel Still dies by morphine suicide in restaurant

Samuel L Still killed himself with morphine after a day of heavy drinking in a West Fifth Street restaurant near Van Buren. Dr Ida M Hall treated him but he died at 1 am Monday. An inquest found death by morphine with suicidal intent. sister-in-law also died by suicide in same building. Burial set in Elby Ohio, with $2000 life insurance and lodge connections noted.

Samuel L. Still Westerfield Still West Fifth Street van Buren Ida M. Hall Hall Suit Halt Soae Shortt Tire Leon Thatcher Suimira Cotraina Still's Court House Elby Ohio AO. UW

Paderewski Weded Quietly in Paris Marriage Tale

Paris dispatch reports Ignace Paderewski secretly married last December to Mme Piena Gorski, divorced wife of Ladislaw Gorski the well known violinist. The pair live quietly in Paris awaiting papal dispensation before an ecclesiastical ceremony.

New York Paris Ignace Paderewski Mme Piena Gorski Ladislaw Gorski Gioniet Laineures Orchestra Gorski Pederewski

Murdered Soldier Found Near Malolos In Philippine Riot Aftermath

San Francisco May 29 news reports the mutilated body of George Ryan, a Minnesota soldier, found April 11 by Company D near Malolos. He had prior crimes including stealing the crown jewels in 1892, was pardoned in 1900, and served in Hawaii. Japanese ring leaders in the Kahuku plantation riot receive sentences from hanging to prison terms, with a new trial motion pending.

San France Wala China Hong Kong Yokohama Honolulu George Ryan Ward

Four holes found in Paris hull amid Cornwall passage

Damaged report from Coverack Cornwall notes four avies discovered in the forepart of the American steamer Paris. Trys to proceed delayed until the tide rises. Weather remains calm and sea smooth. The George W. Lowe Madison Square Theater Co opens a week at Crawford theater tonight with possible move to Garfield park casino if tonight’s performance pleases.

Paris Cornwall George W. Lowe Madison Square ‘Theater Company Crawford Theater Garfield Park Park

Who Is Right Federal Courts Cannot Enjoin State Courts

Federal courts cannot enjoin state court enforcement of the telegraph rate law except where a specific bank-related provision allows it, Judge Allen says. He notes the 7201 statute prohibits such injunctions unless a court of visitation is not a court, as cross-examinations and depositions in New York unfold in the ongoing Kansas telegraph rate dispute.

Saturday District Court Court of Visitation United States Court 5. H. Allen United States United States Supreme Court Georgia Judes Allen Hazen New York McKeever Ailen Westerns Union Kansas Western Union

Telegraph receipts split with railroads in late 19th century

The Rok island and Santa Fe rail lines share costs and earnings with telegraph services. The Rok island pays a percentage of receipts, while the Santa Fe covers half the line construction and material costs, all operating expenses, and half the total commercial receipts. Telegraph company operators are paid by the railways only in large towns where separate offices are needed, otherwise Western Union keeps all receipts.

Rok Island Santa Fe Western Union

Peffer Opposes Populist Party In New York Editorial Series

A long running Populist debate gathers momentum as Senator Peffer renounces the party in a widely republished interview. Chicago papers plan a ten part series titled Populism Its Rise and Fall, featuring Peffer and a full page portrait. The initial installment, published yesterday, outlines party origins, achievements, and fusion with Democracy in 1896.

Younterview Popusnsa State Journal Peffer Maine California Chicago Peff=r Teres Petter

Destruction Hits Gypsy Camp Near Chicago Suburbs

Storm wrecks Gypsy encampment at Forty seventh street and West son avenue in Chicago area. A 14 year old Gypsy girl is fatally injured as tents are overturned and camps set aflame. Eight plague cases reported at Alexandria with two deaths and two recoveries.

Chicago Forty-seventh Street Westson Avenue Ada Seed Cairo Alexandria

Bussey Denied Pardon by Governor Stanley

Governor Stanley refused to grant a pardon to Ed Bussey of St Joseph after reviewing records showing Governor Leedy had commuted his five year term to two and a half years. Bussey, sentenced in Elk county for abducting two stars from their home in August, would have seen release in December with good behavior. His pardon plea, backed by former employers, argued for full benefit of the board’s recommendation.

Stasler Ed Bussey St. Joseph Bussey District Court of Elk County Augusta Butler County Leedy State Board of Pardons Govenor Stanley Leew

Her Pallen Idol Washington Girl Describes Cousin’s Plight

A Washington Post piece recounts a Washington girl recalling her New York cousins and a troubling etiological tale. The narrator reflects on the cousin’s hardships and his indulgence, contrasting refined expectations with peasant tastes and a harsh social gaze.

The Washington Post Washington Jean de Reaskemanta

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