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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1898

Page

5

Death of Mrs Whitney in Queens Gotham intrigues investigators

In New York on a November night Mrs Whitney died after a four day coma following a wedding at her home. Authorities note severe bruises and a possible foul play scenario as a telegraph messenger reported the events and the couple’s return trip. Drs called it heart trouble, but the sudden death shocks Brooklyn artist husband Mr Whitney.

New York Brickisa Bintay Wight Beldal Conde Bovton Lelegram Whitney Mra. Whitney

Omaha Exposition Fund Faces Damage Suit Deluge

Subscrib ers to the Omaha Exposition Fund expect refunds of about 40 percent yet numerous damage suits loom. The West show company seeks 30 000 in damages over tract disputes and claims from other companies total 50 000. Claims include concession rights after Streets of Cairo, press machines, and reserved seats contracts amid a wave of legal actions.

Omaha Tt T Wile West Show Ee Tadtens Shests of Cairo Devausett Sramce Sak PM Muin Aaneacee Pembuve Iter Putin

Guests of Mrs Palmer Entertain Women Stenographers

Last night at her home Mrs Palmer hosted a reception for members of the Rational Association of Women Stenographers. The event featured a mixer and formal introductions, with speeches praising the contributions of women in the field.

Rational Association of Women Stenographera Chicarn Putine Peitar Tader

Heart Disease Causation and Digestion Link

In this medical note, the author argues that many heart trouble cases stem from digestion and stomach issues. Proper digestion affects blood quality and heart function, with symptoms like palpitations and shortness of breath. It recommends digestive aids such as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, available at drug stores, as a remedy.

Trenton Orgale

World Woman's Exchange hosts and speakers in city gathering

An annual meeting of the World Woman's Exchange draws women leaders and business figures for an evening of entertainment and discussion. Key figures include Ruth Mehmery Stuart and Alma McDowell, with focused talks on communications among members, education, and the influence of women in culture and industry.

Iin Aavtavcy Orwanteathan Eniadlich Womin Exchange Pale Henry Alma McDowell Ruth Mehmery Stuart Gowen

Colonial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century Volume Described

The Brooklyn chapter of the Society of Colonial Daughters of the Seventeenth Century has issued a yearbook in white and gold with a seal featuring a spinning wheel crown and motto. The nearly 100 page volume outlines the society’s structure, bylaws, member lists, an address by President Mrs. Hiram B. Halkey, a commemorative poem, and notes on colonial pioneers and the landing of the Pilgrims. Members from several states are involved with plans for a national society.

New York Society of Colonial Daughters of the Brooklyn Colonial Daughters of the Hiram BP. Halkey Unio League Mine Tena T. Halsey Ethh

Illinois Governor Attacked at Methodist Ministers Meeting

New York Ni four Governor Tanner of Illinois faced sharp censure during a meeting of Methodist ministers at 150 Fifth Avenue. The discussion on The Hope of the South opened by Prof Bulkelay of Clallin University touched on race, Reconstruction and southern conditions, with strong condemnations of policies and references to imperial edicts and immigration.

New York Tanner Tllinois Fifth Avenue Great Central State Bulkelay Clallin University Orangeburg, & CO South Paris Etlow

Car of Burning Ties Delayed Train After Cat Caused Fire

A burning car on the main line burned between Perry and Guthrie after a spark from the engine set it alight. The car could not be removed to a sidetrack, and its heat warped the track, delaying passenger and freight trains.

Perry Guthrie

After 7 Years Marsh Returns to Philadelphia Surrenders

Gideon W. Marsh former Keystone National Bank president returns to Philadelphia after seven years abroad, surrenders to his bondsman Willam H. Wanamaker. He had faced three indictments for banking law violations since the bank collapsed in 1881 and fled, with Wanamaker forfeit of 20000 dollars. Marsh had lived in Brazil and Washington state before coming back to the United States.

Philadelphia Gideon W. Marsh Keystone National Bank Willam H. Wanamaker Keystone Bank John Bardsley Philadephia Charlies Lawrence Marsh Wapamiker Brasil United States Washington Missioner Ball

The Soldier Dead Returns Home From War

Adjutant General Curtin announces immediate government removal of American soldiers’ remains from Cuba Porto Rico and Manila. Process will be costly and funded by the treasury with hermetically sealed caskets and disinfection. Unknown graves prompt federal interment, governors may claim known remains. General Greene recounts clashing with priests over cemetery placement near Mainz during postwar efforts.

Washington Curtin United States Cuba Porto Rico Martin Manila War Department Department Corbin Francis V.greene Forbdine Mainz Baling Greene Ern

Yale Student Denied Ordination for Unorthodox Views

Edward Russell Evans, cousin of Captain Robley Evans, faced rejection at a Redding Congregational church ordination after council examination revealed views contrary to church teachings. Despite popularity, he will not be ordained. he may remain as acting pastor.

Zale Divine Danbury Conn Edward Russell Evans Robleys Evens United States Navy Congregational Church Redding Yale Divinity School Redding Church Association of Congregational Churches Connecticut F. W. Baldwin D. D Orange N. J Evans Congregationalists Glevetton Houpell Sho Mr. Deans

Betting in New York: Van Wyck bets surge before election

New York on November 4 sees a peak in election betting with Van Wyck at 10 to 7 odds. Adolph Cohn offers $5,000 equity against real estate, while E W Talcott, J J Judge, and others place large sums at 10 to 7 on Van Wyck. Wall Street and Consolidated Exchange show similar odds as bettors back the Democratic candidate for governor.

van Wyck New York Adolph Cohn Republican Oneral Committee Wallatraet E.W. Talcott Béll & Co Son van Wyck J.J. Judge Alfred de Cohiera Sptown Ero Ee Dee Vendlig Cpe Neon Hoffman House van Week St. Wasserman & Bro Roosevelt Jacob Field Roosevelt, Bell & Co van Ir Havennbry

Heart of the Klondike comes to Crawford Theater

Dramatic comedy drama Heart of the Klondike, a success at Star Theater New York, debuts at Crawford Theater next Monday for two nights under Davis Keogh management. The act promises lavish Gold Rush era scenes inspired by Alaska and features star performances with Mrs. Perkins and supporting acts cited.

the Klondike Star Theater New York City Crawford Theater Plare Davis & Keogh Troma Alseka Romano Newee the & Sanke Senta Koster & Diate Bis

Volunteers Receive $104000 as 22nd Kansas Inf Discharges

Leavenworth November 4. The Twenty second Kansas Infantry mustered out and the majority of soldiers took trains home that evening. Paymaster Hamner discharged the funds, issuing about 40,000 in bills and the rest in other notes as the unit released.

2Nd Earlses Infantry Leavenworth Hamner

Chinese Exodus to Home for Holiday Work Travel

Tacoma reports a surge of Chinese laborers preparing to return to China for the holidays. Deputy Collector Husan’s office processed papers, photos, and physical checks, classifying most as laborers. About 100 Chinese boarded the Victoria, with more expected to join before sailing.

Tacoma Husan Victoria Lst Iner Chinaman Nevivientes

Lost package recovered at Parson Leach Co bank

In New York a man staged a theft, delivering a package to Parson Leach Co but was caught after a bystander asked about the writing on the envelope. The intended recipient appeared to be Barsony Leach & Co. The incident involved government bonds and a payment of 325,00, with the thief later taken to Leach's private office for questioning.

New York Atellan Parson, Leach É& Co Nassoul Street Auo Barsony Leach & Go Furson, Leneh & Co Washington Mr. Leagh Peddier Cedar Street Oman Iim Mr. Tench

Inventor claims perfect substitute for tobacco

Charles Efros of Fanwood New Jersey announces a claimed substitute for tobacco that mimics appearance odor taste and effect while lacking nicotine. He asserts the counterfeit can only be distinguished from real tobacco by microscopic or chemical analysis.

New York Charles Efros Fanwood N. J

Saddle Bags In Government Pay Row At $10 A Day

Columbus Ohio November 4 Colonel Charles Anthony of the Third regiment is held in government service at ten dollars daily due to red tape. He turned in saddle bags upon retirement but the voucher confirming clearance has not returned. The bags were valued at ten dollars yet he remains on full pay until the matter is resolved.

Anthony Ara Columbus Ohio Charles Anthony Anthony Coronel Anthony

Treasury Accounts Confirmed by High Military Officials

Paymaster General, Quartermaster General, Commissary General, Surgeon General, Chief of Ordinance, Chief Signal Officer and Chief of the Division of Bookkeeping for Warrants on the United States Treasury certify the correctness of accounts. The mix-up was caused by delay in receiving supplies at Tam 7.

Ordnanice United States Treasury Tam- 7

Daughters of a Veteran Visit Areas in Indiana

Nathan Chapman hosts three daughters of a Revolutionary War soldier Mrs. A. B. Bell of St Paul Mrs. Philp Klinglermitt of Peru Ind and Mrs. Harlo Glazier of Wabash Ind The women possess the veteran s commission signed by Washington and seek pension evidence A pension bill for widows and daughters of Revolutionary soldiers has been introduced by Congressman Steele He notes only nine surviving daughters remain in pension records

Ind Nathan Chapman A. B. Bell St. Paul Philp Klinglermitt Peru Harlo Glazier Wabash George Washington Washington Congressman Steele Steele

Post office dispute over stock yards district split

Washington reports Fleet Assistant Peatmaster General Heath and Chief Clerk Beavers travel to Kansas City Missouri to determine if the stock yards district properly belongs to Kansas City Missouri or Kansas City Kansas. They seek to resolve the contentious boundary with potential shifts in postal service receipts and regional affiliation.

Washington Heath Safari and Allowance Division Beavers Kansas City Gen Mr. Beavers Hang Kanse City

Strikers Turned Down by Cloth Merchants

New York Nov 4 reports that shopkeepers refused to join the Co operative Tallors trade. The motion to form a cooperative tailoring group failed as cloth merchants and others declined to participate or support the plan.

Co operative shop plans face funding and union backing

A fragmented report notes union supporters align with church groups and the Consumers' League to establish a cooperative shop for workers. Executives anticipate funds from league affiliates and church reform bodies, while major wool firms in New York resist supplying to worker shops, favoring wholesale retail channels instead.

Council The Appel Inting Tab Mite Nethan Consumere’ League League Church Mssociation and Aes Reform Union Dipaeal Roe Wirative Schimmick Secratary Tootstutt Peter Cain New York Fifth Avenue

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