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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1899

Page

8

Mr Sheldon Creed Covenant Adopts New Church Text

The Central Congregational church adopted a revised church covenant at a weekly prayer meeting. The simplified form emphasizes living according to scripture and uniting with the church, including promises to worship, serve, and uphold church duties through the Holy Spirit. The approval followed a committee led by Rev Charles M Sheldon and Dr T W Peers Mirek.

Atell Charles M. Sheldon T. W. Peers Mirek Jesus Christ Jesus Lorik Bad Bae God Church of Christ Shanes Beckal

New Telephone Rival Chooses 21 Directors in New York

The World reports the Telephone Tee Rrapl and Cable company assembling a 21-member board led by Jacob Astor and Thomas Duplatt as it becomes a rival to Mell Telephone. The firm claims options on most independent eastern lines, including control in New York, with key figures like Willes T. Bikite and Chaces Ro Win among directors. Aims include absorbing 2200 concerns and expanding reach through the region.

New Telephone Company New York Teiephone Tete- Rrapl and Cable Company Mell Telephon Company Wen Ae Jacob Astor Thomiia Duplatt Willes T. Bikite Chaces Ro Win Francis M Jenks WE. Gelstenene Surtin Iatonen Emerson MecMiltin Frank Telford A.B Wiktener Obie Adame Cakes Aimet J. Z. Holrock Easton WH Crocker Iis Eliy Realerbocker Telephone Peng

Effort to Gain Control of People's Telephone Co

Darwin H. James presides over the People's Telephone Company as attempts to seize control unfold. James H. Thombs of the Independent Telephone Association assists as advisers while they press the Bell system in Boston courts, arguing its patents expired in 1594.

Pines People's Telephon Company

Americans To Run It In Venezuela Ambition Shifts Banking Control

American investors including George W. Upton of Ohio gain concession rights to a third banking region in Venezuela while exiled leader Castro advances. Andrade returns to Caracas as Castro crosses from Colombia with 3,000 government troops facing a 690 mile march, delaying business and signaling a fragile power shift.

New York George W. Upton Ohio Upton York City Philadelphia Senora Andrade San van Portu Fiew Andrade Weil Fils Caracas Barbadoes Castro Carcus Anirade Colombia

Sneed Likely to Head Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Pulpit

New York, Nov 1 The Witth Avenue Presbyterian pulpit committee reports the queen was discussed for three hours and a sub-committee will go to St Louis to hear Dr Sneed preach next Sunday. The move could lead to selecting Dr Sheed for the Fifth Avenue church.

New York Witth Avenue Presbyterian Church St. Luis Sneed Sheed Fifth Avebee

Iselin Has Enough on Columbine Yachting Plans

Columbia owner Iselin uneasy about fate of the Cup defender after haulout at City Island. Reports from Hawkins yard indicate possible voyage plans across the ocean or remaining in home waters. Crew members dispute future moves as Morgan funds gear and Vanderbilt covers earlier expenses.

Columbia New York Noviz the Tribone Columbine Join Hawkins City Island Iselin Taeks All View New Rochelle Hawkin's Hiei Ealog Rigland Voluobir Gundd Canvanses Tile Witch Jake Hawkins Commodore J. Pierpont Morgan W. KK. Vanderbilt

Held For Trial In Election Fraud Conspiracy

Samuel Saiter deputy coroner Joseph R. Redsers lieutenant Clarence Maeser and others were held in 1800 for conspiring to steal ballots in a Washington election scam. Testimony described a party of alleged repeaters brought from Washington, fake ballots, and participation by local officers to commit fraud.

PhiAdelphia Samuel Saiter Joseph G. Redsers Capital Police Washincton LL. C Clarence Maeser Congressional Library Washinton Washington Redgers George Kinde Siventl

Senator Harris Duty in Senate Probe of Beer Adulteration

A New York era report notes United States Senator Harris leading a senate committee session investigating beer adulteration. Witnesses including brewers and officials testified against deleterious ingredients while urging a federal law to regulate beer quality. The committee, with members Mason Wetmore and Harris, prepared for further hearings and reporting.

United States Harris Ie Senate Comruitites New York United States Senate Imperial Hotel Mason Iiliness Warris and Wetmore J. G. Hupftel Henry T. Lippe Whas Bree John Itniwn Lone Island Bniwig Company Jona Dbaver Foo & MM. Schaeffer Company Simeoh Step Inert Liebman's Lane Liebman

Topeka News Snapshots Reflect Local Life and Events

A collage of brief items from Topeka society includes visits by residents and officials, court and city hall notes, weddings and home news, local politics, and upcoming events. It mentions Frank Grimes leaving, Dayton visiting, a court matter, and a church fair with a charitable appeal.

Essie McPherson Woodien A. Son Sevican Aeaneee Frank Grimes Leenara Tor Dayton Chios CS Suniary Jonnies Boytille Chartes Wewallet Mobland Robert Preeman Phyxtelan Ree Santa Fe Hospital Valle Weimaretana Soake Walters Antun Prrha Mieenbad Ccs Kimmie Daulge McElroy Court of Appeals Etefan Vestrdas Jenny Bilis Jyhneah Shurus Tijieka Ile Pliys Bird Nopeis Etty Tambeau Club Larry Topekamb Wetater Storean Chierle Timt Heid Ladies' AM Society Methodist Church of Tmttrak Union Pacific Topeka Bastar Opekie Crete Therie Law and Order Bulletin AL Walliamas Ne Pilsier Cudal Irwin Midge Dali Sixth Ace Qilney Street Hel. Alkive J. K. McNary Cibbuns

Miss Snell Debuts On Chicago Stage In December

Miss Snell granddaughter of Amos J. Snell, a Chicago debutante, will appear December 12 at the Chicago Opera House in a matinée for the Conservatory School of Music and Dramatic Art. She will portray Claire in The Trounhandler, studied at the conservatory for two years, and plans to form her own company next year.

Chicago Eye Grace Shell Amos J. Snell Chicago Opera House Chicago Consenvatory School of Music and Dramatic Art Piay Claire George Ohnel Snell Washington Boulevard

War of Gold Monument Fund Effort Faces Hurdles

In a terse interview, organizers outline a bid to secure funds for a monument. The record lists several individuals and uncertainties around the campaign while stressing the project’s necessity and local significance.

Trott Barem Seana Dupin Irena Aed Honary John Pi Weedmand

Monument to De Lesseps Unveiled at Port Said

The khedive unveiled a monument here to the late Count Ferdinand de Lesseps, the engineer of the Suez Canal, in the presence of ministers Lord Cromer the British diplomatic agent and various European representatives including duchesses from across Europe.

de Lesseps Port Baid Khedive Gay Count Ferdinand de Lesseps Lord Gromer Europe

Cuba Party Rifts Traced in Havana Deliberations

Delegates from the municipal assembly of the Cuban League and Cuban National Party clash over a proposed general party programme. Senor Port argues sincerity concerns and democratic shifts while Dr Oro calls for reconstruction and unity. The Spanish steamer Buenos Ayres arrived with six hundred immigrants, quarantined at Mariel after a long voyage.

Havana Cuban League Cuban National Party Lucha Patria Senor Port National Party League Coanell al & Masa Cuba Republican Party Ube Interven Dr Oro Unie Barcelona Mariel

Hustler theater show sparks mixed audience reaction

The Hustler at Crawford theater drew sharp laughter and blunt criticism for vulgar humor and disrespectful gags. Review notes one young performer, others lack polish, and jokes about McKinley provoked mixed applause with some boos from Topeka patrons.

Crawford Theater Siam

Dinner for Schley Dinner Hosted by Clover Club

Rear Admiral Sieh was hosted to a Clover Club dinner in Philadelphia on November 17 before departing to command South Atlantic waters. Notable guests included Commodore Clara formerly of the battleship Oregon, and Sieh’s forthcoming lecture on the age lecture course. Hon J P Dolliver to lecture tonight at the High School as part of the union lecture course.

Schley Philadelphia Sieh Clover Club South Tiestie Agaxaeon South Afgican Cogtuis Clara Gregen Sehley Wei J. P. Dolliver the Union J.P. Doiliver Antots

Logan's body buried in Manila after transport delay

A War Department dispatch from General Oswald reports Major John A. Logan could not be moved to the United States promptly, so his body was buried at Manila. Five days elapsed before shipment. Major Logan's effects were sent with the transport. Mrs. Lexan sent a fine portrait to honor him at the transport Logan saloon.

Washington War Department John A. Logan Manila Logan United States Lexan

Engineer Killed In Alabama Train Collision Near Bibbystile

A Birmingham Alabama man reports an ENGINEER killed when a passenger train on the Alabama Great Southern line leaving at 4 30 pm collided with an extra double header freight near Bibbystile two miles west of the city at 6 o percent. The passenger train failed to wait for the northbound freight and struck it, sending the engineer to his death.

Alabama Great Southern Birmingham Ala Bibbyslie Tenginter Patterson Bibbyitle

Senator Mason Probes Food Adulteration Findings

New York November 37 Senator Mason of the United States senate committee on manufactures continued his inquiry into food adulteration with Prof. Tussell H Chittenden first witness. He testified that boracic acid used as a preservative in beer retards digestion but small quantities appear harmless while large amounts cause harm. He said few market foods contained preservatives like antocrids and urged laws mandating clear labeling of preservatives and quantities. He favored outlawing coloring matter in preserving fruits and vegetables and supported establishing national purity standards with expert review.

New York Mason Tiliuis United States Senate Committee of Manufactures Tussell H Chittenden The University Sheffield School of Scistice American Physiological Sockety Prof Chittenden H W. Wiley Profsser Crittenden Issac Rheinstrom Cincinneti

Manufacturers urged truthful representations of goods in markets

James K. Jarvie spoke on impurities in imported coffees and their purification before sale. A chemist J. Schuler detailed sugar refining, noting one mild correction step. Schuler doubted widespread adulteration, while importer Almus Elsner backed laws requiring malt extract makers to prove at least 40 percent malt content.

James K. Jarvie Ani Ayers Cotes Tuuls J. Schuler Imi

Weinley Woes Echoed in Arkansas Visit

Memphis dispatch reports Senator James K Jones and wife visiting Pin Bluff Arkansas relatives. Jones eyes Chicago Democ ratic committee interviews and hints at Democratic gains nationwide. He predicts Kentucky and Ohio outcomes favoring Democrats and notes Republican fundraising impact. The piece portrays a shifting mood toward the administration.

Memphis Tenn Pin Blut Ark James K Jones Chifare Nemibor Democrati Jones Ohio Srg Bobeun Tyrt Hiro Kentucky Vietory Elnclives Deriwnentity

Fowler Challenge Litigates in Public Debate at City Hall

The State Journal reports Mrs Fowler faces a challenge from Tub the Baltor in a public lecture debate at the city hall. Edward Adculgy, J.P. Deliver, and hardware ads mix with notices for steel ranges and hardware offerings as part of a cluttered page.

Fowlers Tuthe Baltor State Journal Bowler Wight Milan Staicmenin Fowler Tix Peonie Peevent Edward Adculgy A. D Topeka Coughin Hardware Co

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