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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1899

Page

2

Union Gospel Campaign planned across city churches

Pastors announce a unified series of concurrent evangelistic meetings across five districts in Topeka. The plan features two simultaneous union services, midweek gatherings, and a week of general evangelistic labor centered at the First Presbyterian Church.

Ciy Colles Hill Toveks East Side Topeka Thy “Lown First Presbyterian Church Mw City Carabel Eete Osaibiel Servis Rve Aintricts Hat Wiese

City Announces High Purpose Gospel Meetings

A public notice states dedication to leadership and service of Jesus Christ. A detailed list of service locations and fines will be printed next week. A special gospel program is being prepared and a general committee of muster has been appointed to arrange the services.

Jesus Christ

Dramatic Twentieth Karsan Band Concert at Grand Opera House

Dramatic events headline a Twentieth Karsan Band concert tonight at the Grand Opera House. Proceeds benefit the regiment inspired by the band, with tickets 25 and 50 cents. an excellent program is promised. The Spencer revival of Paul Kau will be staged later with Elio Crewlont Lien handling both afternoon and evening shows. The cast includes Taubel Furmera as Diane, Lane, Miltuc, Geo tons, and Zahner, with strong critical notices of Labadie’s Faust-like performance and the stage setting praised for its elaborate scenery.

Karsan Spencer Paul Kauat Elio Crewlont Tistorians Los SuaUony Wes Hehment van Morn & Co Philadelphia Paul Kauyvar Uhét Veiliant Grammivt Sterle Mackaye. Mir Spuncer Mins Taubel Furmera Diane Sale Lane John Miltuc Geo Ton Joseph Zahner Peoria Herald Faust Gried List Labasie Mepihdato Dace Marthe Labadie Mary von Tromp Marguerite

Gray Wolves Threaten Jefferson City Area in Missouri

Local report describes a pack of four large gray wolves sighted near Fort Evans in Calloway County. Authorities plan coordinated efforts to exterminate the animals as residents fear livestock losses and potential danger.

Jefferson City Nox Rute Thomas Wartra

Fragmentary hotel and street note from historic letter

Fragmentary OCR text references New Willard's Hotel Wast and a mention of a street address on Pen teanth street with notes about a modern erection. Names such as Joseph Warg and Ann Ommet appear in broken form amid scattered phrases. The readable content is insufficient for a cohesive report.

New Willard’s Wast Atv Is Lara

Jeffries Shar Key Fight Draws Electric Atmosphere

Report describes the Jeffries Sharkey boxing match in New York with electric arena lights and a charged crowd. Spectators tally the spectacle as both fighters endured a long bout amid cheers while observers noted the bout’s harsh pace and dramatic moments.

New York Jeffries Seteritifte Leditterent Co Terry Sierkey Charles Exehwet Beadnewer Bert Sharys Corder Jeliries

Bruse with orouree to join new league in New York

A garbled account describes Bruse with orouree twirling for a proposed New York league team. It mentions Fox Mets, the Astor Cartoon Ghosts, and Senator Tim Sullivan, with scattered references to prizefighters, auctions, and fans. The text is fragmentary and largely unclear.

Brusie Orouree New York S—Amoe Rutile Salter Baseball Trier Basies FOX Sin York Weasen Tim Sullian Etinepebetr Ete Lado Rosie Maubor Toilshligg Tomers and Furs Andrew Wrecks Telifesaat Elas Reilevenvet

Hoboken Man Wins Heavyweight Eating Championship

In Hoboken at a taste gathering Hubert Woank claimed victory in a heavyweight eating contest. The event featured Jolson and other competitors, with Prof. Frank Bertiat and a late surge by Keach shaping the final moments of the match.

New York Hoboken Hubert Woank Eeward Nepigota Frank Bertiat Keach

Fragrance and Duel Mark Odd Hall Fight With Heals

Joyful crowd amid Frankfurters hall as two men wheel steaming piotters forward. Jelsen leads early with eight pees, then a second platter shows he narrowly leads Toeech. Peach Atchie and Jolset clash as a dog health claim sparks a bizarre turn in the contest.

Jelsen Hille Heach Toeech

Pittsburg Boss Knocks Out Louisville Deal for Club

President Kerr of Pittsburg has offered to buy out the Louisville club and bring top players to Pittsburg. Dissatisfaction over baseball affairs in Pittsburg grows as rumors claim Dolan and Sly may be sent to Louisville. The move signals a shift in top talent and angers local patrons hoping for stability.

Pittshurs WW. Kerr Pittsburg Sly Louisville Clint

Maher McCoy Forfeit Arranged for Coney Island Bout

Peter Maher’s forfeit of 100 dollars was posted by Peter Lowry at Timms Wakely’s. Homer Selby represented Kid McCoy to bind the match with Maher. The purse is 1,000 dollars with a 4 percent stake for the winner. The proposed ten round fight may take place at Coney Island between November 27 and 30. Both fighters have training credentials.

New York Peter Maher Peter Lowry Maher Homer Selby Kid McCoy Timms Wakely McCoy Wakely Coney Island Matt Tan W.R. NewMan Bimanton Swift Specific Company Atlants

Cornell Triumphs Over Columbia In 6 0 Victory At Mahatin Field

Nov 15 meet at Cottonwood Falls noted with Royce and Withite present. Cornell beat Columbia 6 to 0 in a football clash at Manhatin field Tuesday afternoon, Columbia the favored team but Cornell secured the win and shut out the Blue and White.

Cottonwood Fals Cottonwood Fatse Coursing Club Cottonwood Falls Kan Irwin Royce Minorapats Minn M. Withite Emporia G. W. Heintz Cottonwood Pale Kun Cornell Columbia New York Cornell and Ibmbla Mahatin Field Ithaca University

FORGER WITH NO HANDS ARRESTED IN CHICAGO FOR FORGERY

A man without hands was arrested in Chicago on a forgery charge after he allegedly forged money orders and used a printing office to create the document. Detectives traced the route of the fraudulent order from Baraboo Wisconsin to Chicago, identifying the suspect through handwriting and a distinctive pen stroke.

Chicago Teuiburson HE. E. Roger South Central Park Avenue Baraboo Wisway Spectora Giger Ang Bistal Jose Rogen Homers Ales Nyurishes Wien Tore Borg

Buying Mexican cattle for Cuba shipment

Thirty thousand head of cattle from Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosi have been purchased for shipment to Cuba by American buyers. The bovine stock originates in several regions and will be transported via Tarsprom carriers. No further details or dates are provided in the readable text.

Cuba Victort Blaze Tamaulipas Mex Ren Jer Ube Tarsprom

Newark Arrives in Honolulu After Seven Day San Francisco Run

Navy dispatches report the Newark reached Honolulu in seven days from San Francisco at an average speed of 1% knots, 30 percent above its cruising pace. Captain McCalla rewarded 94 department employees for conduct. A collapsible cellar arch at Reform School killed Charles W. Kayerr and injured Ezra Mullen and W. Ledgerwood. Superintendent Drake survived with injuries.

Honolulu Washington Navy Department Newark San Francisco McCalla Pnemnent Department Sanses Kiliet Booneville, Mo Reform School Charles W. Kayerr Ezra Mullen

No Gilt Balls The Chicago Loan Office Opens

Chicago on November 8 saw the State Pawners Society at 85 Washington Street bustling on its first day. People, mostly women in widows weeds, sought loans on personal property with care taken to assess pledges. About 20 stood in line at midday. 7 hours saw roughly 7 loans approved while many were turned away. The 1 percent monthly rate and strict collateral rules mark a potential shift in the personal lending business, with rival pawnbrokers watching closely and predicting a rapid downfall.

Chicago State Pawners’ Society Washington Street Apot Joans Jine Shields Tly Clark Street Yorur Manacer Shields

Satan's Kingdom Rocks Halt Central New England Line

Hartford Courant reports a rock slide along the Central New England line near Satan's Kingdom two miles east of New Hartford. About 100 men dynamited and removed unstable boulders weighing up to 100 tons to protect tracks and restore service after a week of dangerous rockfalls.

Hartford Courant Central New England New Hartford Central New England Northampton Farmington

Heroic private care saves Sherburne in Manila voyage

Letter from L. W. C. of Frankfort to the State Journal recalls W. I. Sherburne’s illness after Manila. Private kindness by I. K. McKinney kept him alive aboard a ship then a rough ride to Topeka. Sherburne, near death in Kansas, slowly recovers with friends and kinship praised.

State Journal Kansas Jesus W. 1. Sherbuirne Sherburne Manila K. McKinney Frisco McKinney Topeka Rapsas Devoton Frankfort

England Readies Pacific Defenses Amid Global Tensions

A Montreal dispatch says England plans anticipatory moves in the Pacific to counter possible allied powers. A detachment of marines sails to Halifax en route to Esquimalt, B.C., with Fortifications at Esquimalt and Fort Ba ufortress strengthened. Russia and France press coverage heightens Britain’s warning posture as ships concentrate for defense.

New York The Times Montreal England Pacific Globe Halifax Equinault 5. C Panific Ocean Baatinalt Mequimalt Russia Enghad Mediterranean Great Britain British War Office Carthagenian Allan Line Vialitax

Bashful Man's Mistake at Staten Island Invitation

A shy, invited guest arrives at a hospitable Staten Island house and is not recognized by the hosts. The embarrassed youth, unable to reveal his plan, endures a dinner reception before his friend Jim reveals the mix up and the dinner is delayed for him.

The New York Tribune Staten Island Bac Selig Ang Heresy Thonts HaIntanes Jim Ibs

As to Caddies and Their Meaning in Scotland

The piece explains that caddies were originally male messengers and servants in Scottish towns, not golf attendants. It notes a mispublicized claim about silver mounted caddies given to A J Balfour, clarifying that caddies evolved as golf laborers serving players, and ends with a drug advertisement unrelated to caddie history.

London Gem A.J. Balfour Scotland

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