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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1898

Page

6

Social and Personal Recoption at Filmore Street Home

A large season's reception hosted by Airs Hampton J Shirer Airs Harris Le Waitite and Mrs Homer C Bowman filled the Filmore Street residence with elaborate palms potted plants and carnafions. The afternoon saw many guests including Mrs Shirer Mrs Bowman and Mr King of Trinidad. An evening dinner honored the host and guests, with a family reunion continuing at the Whiting home and plans for upcoming entertainments and club activities.

Hampton J. Shirer Harris le Waltite Homer C. Bownmn Wrsiting Filmore Street Mr. Lawren Tedith Johnson Caro Lula McKee Tag Red Hand New York City Harry L King Trinidad King Rome A. B Whiting OL Garvey R. B. Kepley Frank Hobart J. F. Jarrel Raffen- Sperger H. Davidson Worden Shirer Bowman and Oathren Bites Whiting Hand Tweenm Mra A. T. Whiting Tuquith Mtex Feattensperses Penniman Murdnes H. O. Garvey RB Kepley Arne Trinihid Raffensperser Mint Johnson T. Mason Mize Elia Green Cune Fr. O. Oe H. O Homer An Wedhiem Irs J.P Jarre George

Stand by His Record General Defends Cuba Troop Sendings

New York November 1 General Bitlow commented on a Washington paper claim that an order on May 9 contemplated sending all available army troops to Cuba. General Miles, who had not seen the piece, said he would not comment. Bitlow reaffirmed his stance against sending troops to fever districts like Santiago and urged no changes to his record. He offered to publish any order that alters his position.

New York Bitlow Washington Cubs Miles Imine Cuba Santiago Candicat Vis

Congress seeks naval academy entry for Osborne Diegnan

A special act proposal by Congressman A. L. Hicer would admit Osborne Diegnan from the Mottimacheters to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Stuart city council previously urged admittance, but Secretary Leng declined due to Diegnan being slightly overage.

Des Moines Jaws A. L. Hicer Osborne Diegnan United States Naval Academy Annepolis Stuart Leng Dreenan Congress

Death at 92 frames a Paterson family link to Burr saga

Paterson New Jersey obituary notes 92 year old Miss Swartout, last lineal descendant of a family tied to Aaron Burr, once host to Burr after the Hamilton duel, with Burr’s refuge at Swartout home and alleged links to Burr’s west empire. The article mentions Miss Swartout’s social ties and a public dance event in Topeka.

Paterson N. J Anss Caroline Scrartout Mied Swartout New York New Jersey John Swartcut Aston Burr Alexander Hamilton Burr Swartcut West Wirt Clennerhasset Miss Swartout Jobo & Backalow

Topeka Debate on Alcohol Abuse and Treatment for Youth

A Topeka discussion warns drinking among young men has grown in recent years. Doctors and ministers advocate medical treatment and hospital care rather than jail, urging funds and programs to reach the drinker directly and prevent further crime. A few call for strict punitive whipping as a deterrent, while others favor humane treatment and community support. The debate centers on how best to curb youth drinking and its social costs.

John D. Knox Che J. G. Waters B. Doran Harting Alwase Agnes McKee Wallice Piepae Nege A Graerm Aruskard Mdi Tohal Sumalee

Prohibition the Cause Not the Cure of Drunkenness Says This Man

Norton Kansas November 1 The State Journal reports a statement by a longtime Kansas resident arguing that prohibition fuels excess drinking, especially among youths, and will not prevent intemperance. He cites personal observations from towns and counties, noting that prohibition does not stop sales to minors and that drinkers adapt by seeking substitutes or moving to areas with looser enforcement.

Norton Kan Stata Arunie Ng Motier Bowehett Tawar

MITCH OIL TRUST DEFYING COURT OVER BOOKS IN IRELAND CASE

The Standard reports a set of court actions in Ireland where Mitch Oil Trust refuses to produce its books. Special Master Commissioner Brinardate handles contempt proceedings tied to land camps in Ohio. Witnesses testify about dividends, depreciation charges, and fund allocations among stockholders and trustees. John D. Rockefeller’s testimony notes government benefit investments.

Court of Ireland Durars Catone Alles Brinamunde Sitte Ohio Slorene Monett Afunett Iin Feud of Columbus Rusmade Squire Martin” Saydes Standard The Ohio Cor Die Stan Owl Company Merorandurp Heh Otja Supreme Court Stusdart Cal Company Mantland Oil Traet Tomainier Manet Golke Standart Cleveland Ohio Standard Company Bauke Allurgey Nireil F. Kilns Tr Squire Monet Brinardate Aire Kitne Supreme Court John D. Rockefeller New York Goverment Benite Ravite Euclid Avenues National Bank of City National Bank of New York

Death of Prominent Attorney Jay A. Adams on Railroad Slope

Spokane, November 15. The body of Jay A. Adams, a leading state attorney, was found near Northern Pacific tracks near Hope, Idaho. He fell from a train last night, striking rocks 40 feet below the rails. Adams had served as counsel for the Great Northern and Spokane Falls and Northern Railway Companies. The body was brought there for burial.

Spokane Wash Jay A. Adam Northern Pacific Hope Tdsho Adams Great Northern Spokane Falls Northern Ral

Merritt to lead department east and Shafter to Pacific

Washington reports General Merritt will resume command of the department of the east with headquarters at Governor's Island upon return from Europe. General Shafter will command the department of the Pacific from San Francisco, relinquishing his Florida duties. Both moves keep room for younger officers and await occasion for active service if hostilities resume. Shafter nears retirement in 1899 at 64. Merritt cannot advance before 1900 due to General Miles holding senior seats.

New York Tribune Washington Merritt Department of the East Governor's Island Europe General Shafter San Francisco New Orleans Tampa Cuba Shafter Pacific Slope Gene @ral Miles Silll

Club Set To Meet Next Monday At Bowman Home

Yesterday afternoon Mrs BE P Baker led a session with twelve boards assisted by Mere A M Potro for airs W H Harliss and Mrs A A Rowley for Mrs 3 Fullen. The club will be entertained next Monday afternoon by Mrs C G Bowman of 309 West Gordon Street.

Wady Ken Theman Clyde Hornaday Edna Millice May Downing Elizabeth Lee Katherine Ies Ears Pee Whiter W. C Gameles Colorado ‘Springs W. Dy Guenett Leavenworth Millice Jett Atchison May Gienn Osage Beetha Winer Clarence Chamberlain Jackson Street W. H. Harliss St. Joseph Maran Bertha Rowley Ecards Quincy Street Hehodes Grture Hamrick Remporla Monroe Street Anne Henetburg Kansas City Lillie Hamilton Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Congregational Church Churith Tobias Ball van Buren Hilawetha Baptist Church A. & Palmer Congregational Church Day Duncan Arizona Z. B. Reynolds New York City Mulroy West Gordon Street van Buren Street Annie 7 Marquette Kan Annie Nystrom Hanson Omaha Chutes Conkle Edith Canon City Colo BE. P. Baker A. M. Potro A.A. Rowley Fullen C. G. Bowman

Banks Unite to Form Colonial National Bank in Boston

In Boston on November 14 the Manufacturers' National Bank and Continental National Bank directors agreed to merge and form the Colonial National Bank. The new institution would carry 1,071,000 dollars capital and 500,000 dollars surplus with initial deposits estimated between 5,000,000 and 6,000,000 dollars. Stockholders’ meetings are planned to ratify the action. Also advertised is Beggs Wonderful Medicine for stomach and liver issues and German Salve for pain and healing, sold by local druggists.

Financial Institutio Tn Boston Manufacturers’ National Bank Continental National Bank Colontial National Bank Hove

Parlor Match at the Grand Promises Fresh Farce Variant

Charles H. Moyt presents the breezy farce A Parlor Mate at the Grand next Monday night. The revival marks ten years of staged engagements with a revised script and a new ending, featuring Old Hoss in a more humorous role and Captain’s part reworked for a peaceful finale. Fecrivem Laundry offers shirt and garment washing services nearby.

Fecrivem Laundry

Osiruy Anniversary Event and Oyster Supper Notice

Cheops Council No 2 A O of P plans a free entertainment and oyster supper to celebrate the annum faust of Osiruy at 704-106 Bom Ave with attendance by members. Picture sale and discount on all Seehurrstos banner this month by H Morrison. Davies Nicholin sold braces of cosh and lumber.

Cheops Council No 2 O of P Osiruy Bom Ave H. Morrison Nes Avenue Large End Davies & Nicholin

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