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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1899

Page

7

Topeka fund list shows broad support and many contributors

A garbled Topeka fundraiser list outlines numerous donors and sponsors including Parkhurst Dayes Mercantily Co Thornea Tumber Co and various merchants and clubs. The document names businesses and individuals adding to a community entertainment effort with a substantial total noted as eight thousand two hundred fifteen or more, highlighting civic support and local organizations.

Topeka Ber Bann Duttona Vital Pics Topeka Railyway Parkhurst-Dayes Mercantily Co Thornae Tumber Co AL Thdenpaun Hidware Co Fknedagion, Brith & Hissed Bite Dry Gondu Co Anownetiee Trust Co Bouthweeters Fuet Ga Warren M. Crosby Koishtsund Ladies Aaa c “Inayat Counicil No Ye &l. Geleks Canes Ateeee Tuslinas College Lindany Bis Careereast . Co Kelign Buck & 8 Whitrker Binte Savings Nubie & Go National Acre W. Gavid Thites Royal Bliziard Hall Clwthite Co Erindine Lodge Moore Fowk & Brattonieey Eorge Reese George W. Mollitt Wien & Eintracht Southwick Irwin Cateas ALO U. Bones O. A Exeree Nave & McCord’ Mer McNelly Coal & Ice Co Weetree Briple Tom Gage Barnes Rel Estate Company Ulla Schiel A. Wandbarn Harry Bennett Bone da Aengines i. A Neers JM. Peterson Oy Nouus M_ Avroud J Pollingce Ne Eeee F. Mawhinney BK Johnson A. Ww Wola Se Il VanHaok Ieee Ey Berns

Topeka News Roundup of Meetings and Visitors

Topeka residents await a busy scene with Governor Stanley and visiting dignitaries. The city hosts receptions, concerts, and theater events as federal and state figures attend, while local clubs plan parades and charity functions.

North Topeka Socials And Halloween Pranks Report

Local notes from North Topeka feature visits by Mrs. W H Nicholas and Miss Ella Morton, plus relatives from Kansas City and Newark. The Argonaut club elected new members, and Halloween pranks included a missing cart, torn caps, and coal in the roadway near a school.

Kimball Kennas Avenue Fendit Ralph Wilson C. Merritt Kansas City Bas Arnold Jackson Street Clyde Ward Gapeaiene AM. Petro Ven Buren Street J. & Dolman’s West Gordon A. Powell Epworth League Bmills Mary Brown Moses Moscowits Newark N. J Monroe Street John Spearing William Luckhardt Blue Front Luckhardt Boonville Central Avenue Argonaut Club Mises Edna Penge Corie Markens Wline Clark Taura Taylor E H. Clark H J. Farwell J. B Steimour Mall Carrice Wills Gulettel Sapoanetche Coal Cour Iney School

Streetcar jumps track on Wilson avenue bridge incident

On the brink the Cleveland L A Wilson avenue street car carrying 40 passengers ran off the rails on the Wilson avenue bridge and overhung a ravine 70 feet below. The front tracks slid over the edge and the car stopped with passengers and bystanders affected. No one was injured.

Cleveland Wilson Avenue Street Wilson Avenue

Scanlon Secures Option on Washington Club Franchise

Michael B. Scanlon, a familiar baseball figure in Washington, has secured an option on the Washington Base Ball club franchise for 30000 dollars. The option expires November 4. Harl Wagner, the current owner, plans to return to Philadelphia to focus on business affairs and secure more time.

Washington Michael B. Scanlon 2 Joen! Syndicate Harl Wagner Philadelphia

Woman Arrested Near Santa Fe Shops for Insanity Trial

Mrs Jennie Henry was arrested Tuesday evening near the Santa Fe shops by Officers McElroy and Hendrick with an archaic knife and threats to kill. She faces insanity proceedings. She resides at 119 North Adame street and had displayed longstanding odd conduct. Months earlier she petitioned to remove Police Matron Thorpe.

Jennie Henry Santa Fe McElroy and Hendrick Henry

Storm at Southport Destroys Vessels and Docks

A ferocious storm hit Southport on November 1 causing heavy damage to shore facilities. The Blanche, tied near Caesar Quarantine, went ashore. the crew and Dr Brown’s party rescued the Blanche afterward.

Southport Caswell Ara Han Ie Dr Brown T Haeantine

Topeka City Railway announces restricted routes for fireworks display

The Topeka City Railway Company states on October 26, 1899 the Washburn college Quin ton Heights Lowman Hill and other lines will halt at designated intersections to limit operation during the fireworks display at the state house grounds. Cars resume regular routes after the display. no transfers during the interruption. Signed by Joseph M, Patten, General Manager.

Red Norea Hugh Herrick Washburn City Yester Pulnta Carl Browse Coxey Army Log House Crane 4 Co Montgomery County Hartell Mees Central Road Webb McNair Topaks Kasine Epiupion Dare Henry Shanes Henry Alos Ikarus Sasha Mogton Lana Ohio Hargan Linteiline Topeka Kansas Che Tianoets Linteln J. Carter Han Maghes Belmie Marine Partos Pisorneys United States Preme Court Ny Natember Frank Merrick Gant 'Ie Tupwiea Basie Ata Serger Tx Acanera Cis Topela Aichisa Fred Kaisawen Atetawit Swati State Board of Health Citlee Anita Ueety Anene City Ban Ugh Stanley Stanley Wiawanbey Tamsmittos Kansas Band Wadev Rand Upers House Ty Mouker Regiment Tt State House Washburn College Quinton Heights Tenth Jackson Streets Lowman Hill Topeka Avenue North Topeka Second Street Kansas Avenue Potwin West Sixth Street Sixth East Sixth Parkdale East Sixth Street South Topeka Tenth Street Tranafer Joseph Patthn Topeka Railway Company Second Tenth Avenue Topeka Avendéy Leanefer Cokels

Japan Guilty Says Washington Fight Over Arms Trade

A Washington dispatch to the Tribune reports indignant protests over alleged Japanese involvement in Filipino conflicts and the use of arm shipments. The note claims U S officials see no action by Congress and emphasize that American policy aims to keep arms sales profitable while maintaining denials of direct responsibility.

Chicago Washington Staten Wzeent Guvntrinen Japan Hw Tong Department of Press 1 Spain Fem States

Feud Leaders Avoid Testimony in Manchester Murder Case

Louise Kentucky dispatch reports in Clay county that witnesses refuse to testify against rival feud factions in Manchester. Chief witness Mrs. Sarah Collis and others face danger, with several cases postponed as fear of retribution mutes court proceedings.

Louise Times London Manchester Clay County Kentucky Sarah Collis James Milred Philpot Alex Fischer

Circulation Statements Show Bank News Totals

Washington November 1 Two monthly circulation statements from the comptroller of the currency report totals for the end of October 1599. National bank note circulation reached 242,994,680 with year rise and month decline while United States bonds backed circulation stood at 74, including yearly decrease and monthly gain. Lawful money backing circulation rose to 35,005,020 up for the year and down for the month. United States registered bond deposits to secure circulating notes and public deposits were 2,492,160 and 70,365,040 respectively.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency National Bank News United States

Forty-first Infantry Ordered to Philippines from Camp Meade

The Forty-first volunteer Infantry now on duty at Camp Meade Pa. has been ordered to proceed to New York City in time to embark for the Philippine Islands on the transport Logan, scheduled to sail about November 13 or 20.

Suez Canal Washington Forty-first Volunteer Infantry Camp Meade New York City Philippine Inlands Logan

School Bonds Bought by County Fund Commissioners

The school fund commissioners purchased county and school district bonds totaling 10100 dollars. Reno county holds seven thousand dollars in county bonds while the remainder is in school district bonds. Counties listed include Stafford with 8400, Marion 1000, Clay 500, and Sewell Fe00.

Reno County Noavee Aimes Les Conan Stafford Marion Clay

Marconi wireless system eyed for Hawaiian islands

Signor Marconi's wireless telegraph system to link five Hawaiian islands via a U S American company led by Frederick J. Cross of Cation, Neil & Co engineers in Honolulu. Cable hurdles prompted exploration of wireless solution, with distances eight to 61 miles and expected lower costs than undersea cabling. Cotton sale report and frost note follow.

New York Signor Marconi Cress Thi Marconi

FOR SALE Household furniture 217 Van Buren Street

Classified ad condensed from a historical paper listing sale items and rental notices. Includes household furniture auctions, cheap hotel furniture, and real estate opportunities. Mentions Carpenter & Co and Palestine Texas among listings.

van Buren Street Carpenter & Co Sinck Hogn South West Hmet Jersey

Notice of public sale by Becht Realty in Portland

A damaged notice from Becht Realty in Portland indicates a sale event. Details are incomplete but the document references police and public interest, urging compliance and bidding on part of a larger real estate transaction.

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