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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1898

Page

2

The Latest Gibson Girl Miss Howland of Denver

Denver observer details Miss Jorem Howland a extremely tall Denver native chosen by Charles Dana Gibron for his Gibson Girl sketches. The model and actress from a California stock background rose from San Francisco and Denver stages to prominence, with photographer’s eye and society demand fueling her rise as the long hair and stately carriage of a western beauty.

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Omaha Fair Plans Expanded Transmissisato Exposition

Omaha reports the Transmissisato and International exposition will return next year with more elaborate displays. Subscriptions rose for the new company as Major Hambleton of Chicago served as secretary and organizer, with Major Key of Chicago praising Chicago’s past support and promising exhibits from the new fair.

Omaha Transmissisato

No Waste Of Words On Dyspepsia Tablets Court Endorsement

Judge Frank Ives of Crockstoo District Court cites longstanding indigestion relief from Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with few exceptions. Letters from W D Tomlin and E Ransom praise cure of stomach distress after using the remedy, noting widespread use and a booklet offer for the stomach aid.

Frank Ives District Court of Dulot Minn Ransom Mustonville Uae Stuart Gruggisia Mall

One Plan Displays World’s Tropics in Colonial Exhibit

A proposed exhibit envisions a Cuban and Porto Rican village with 1,500 natives and showcases tropical vegetables and resources from the Philippines Hawaii Cuba and Puerto Rico, highlighting imperial displays and regional varieties.

Philippines Hawaii Cuba Porto Rico

White House protection boosted by new emergency alert system

Washington reports new arrangements for White House security including an electrical alert system to summon police patrols and treasury agents, detectives, and troops in extreme emergencies. The secret call boxes and wiring locations enhance rapid response but details remain confidential.

Washington White House Bingham Army Enginers Goard Treasury Polles United States Washington Arsenal

Priest Inventor Monsignor Seto Visits Newark as Patent Seeker

Monsignor Vito Seto, rector of Palermo's Royal Chapel, arrives in Newark to meet Rev. Morell and pursue patents for several automatic devices. His voting machine aims for secrecy and fraud prevention, a moving train telegraph and telephone system with obstacle warnings, and a foreign language teaching device noting a 1852 Palermo exposition claim of teaching Tamil? an Ethiopian example cited.

Seto Palermo Italy Newark N_ J Vito Seto Royal Chapel Prther Morell St. Philip Ne T's Church Seto Ty Amone Mer

Klondike Bride's Woe In Sensational Divorce Suit

Mrs. Van Alstine Alle sues for divorce after fleeing from her Klondike groom in Seattle. She alleges cruel treatment and threats, while the husband faces accusations of beating and coercion. Court action follows as officers pursue the case and her New York story of lost money is set to be disputed.

van Alstine Seattle Con van Alstine Klondike Bia New York England Cass Fater McDonald Morney Bbe Hoffman Kaya

Carnegie in Steel Armor Plate Makers Negotiate

In New York on November 21 representatives of the Federal Steel company and Andrew Carnegie's firm met in conference toward a working agreement to prevent friction and price cutting. The talks reportedly achieve a satisfactory adjustment of differences and forego a steel rail pool in favor of a binding operating pact between the two large interests.

Armor Prnte New York Pideral Sleep Company Andrew Carnegte Carnegie Company

Cotillion Celebration for Jefferson Levy Election Night

New York social scene details a Vanderbilt hosted party at 138 East Thirty-second Street celebrating Jefferson Levy’s congressional victory. Guests included maids and coachmen, with ice cream and beer in the stalls, lavish décor, and speeches by John Fox and others. The event highlighted elite ties among McDonald, Mitchell Levy, and Vanderbilts in a packed, fashionable setting.

New York Robert McDowall Jefferson M. Levy Congress McDonald Mitchell A. Lev Mitchell A. Levy Jefferson Levy Vanderbilt Thirty-second Street Hefferson M. Levy Mr. Levy McDonali Zia Akor aNiy Cutis Walters Taco Usd Bella Cornelis Wilton Dadwid Motor Exiward Ney Brayton D. Sloane Willan McGebney Harp Stott Ines Hugh McDermott Eiward Kelly Patrick Kepp Norman T. Munro Robert Phomp Leonard Lewisohn Howert Stover Deery Wire Teday Thoman Be Woods Te Boata Alder Mei Auitchell Levy Semmen Soka Dt Fox John Jox Associas Tien Seercod Lewy Donald Ley

Heavy damages sought in suit over wire stock scam

In St Louis attorney Gerritt HH fled yesterday as a civil action seeks $1.5 million from John W. Cates and Ebert St Gary. The petition alleges a company bought wire, burl wire and related stock then deposited payments with J P Morgan Co New York to divide profits. Plaintiffs claim a second company was formed to carry out the scheme against them.

St. Louis Gerritt New York Theo Scnemey Alles Aimueas

The Crawford Theater Offers Dramatic Weekend Attractions

The Crawford theater presents The Girl I Left Behind Me by David Gelasco tonight with a vivid frontier setting and strong climaxes. Tomorrow matinee features Human Fiends for children. evening show repeats under new management, plus The Man From Mexico with Carter delivering humor and lively acting.

David Gelasco Crawford Theter Jolla Indiana Atorkade Crawford Theater Fay Rieke

Hour Sales Adv Listing Various Ladies Goods and Specials

Tomorrow from 9 to 10 am sales feature Ladies Dermar Kid Gloves limited to one pair per customer, and 75 cent picks from a Dollar Corset. Also offered are Flocone Wrappers, 34 inch LED Perceales, curtains, towels, window shades, merino wear, mittens, and knitted laces in multiple sizes and grades.

Faroe Savage Eels Lars

Wraps and Furs at Wholesale Prices For All

Advertises hundreds of jackets capes and sample garments for ladies misses and children at wholesale or less A fourth off on fur collarettes and boas Includes wraps and furs and emphasizes low prices for various sizes and items.

Crawford theater to host two night program with Rhea

Morbid sociological studies and hereines are contrasted with amusement as Guy Rhea and her repertoire return to the Crawford theater for an entertainment run over two nights. Prices listed as 1 2 3 4 and 5 cents appear in the notice.

Guy Rhea Crawford Theater Hems Bulger

State Auditor Cole Likely Involved In Tax Legislation

State Auditor Cole, a veteran county clerk, is seen as pivotal in proposals to reform taxes and real estate assessments. Business leaders expect the tax code to be examined for abuses, with changes aimed at correcting evils from previous sessions.

Cole Mike

Tax delinquency and county state credit proposals

The text discusses delinquent taxes, proposed September timing after declaration, and credits to counties and the state for uncollected taxes. It critiques current law on tax warrants return, sheriff findings, and credits after three years, proposing a system of allocations and annual county sales to settle state shares.

Finn

Collecting Its Debts in a Virginia Credit Adjustment

In Washt on November 26 a decision approved by Secretary Alger and turned to the treasury for payment set Virginia credited for 3000 dollars instead of the named amount. The Souther states and controller Traceswell issued the ruling amid wartime context affecting fans and traps and the transfer of funds.

Trace— Swell Virginit Alger Ouny Treacury Department Tarulus Virginia

Rhetoric on State Debt and Revenue Evasion

Fragmentary note denounces overdue state debts held by governments including Virginia and South Carolina. Mentions actions by the Old Dominion and other states failing to collect money owed, with references to potential new legislation to address equities and public revenue. Contains garbled OCR bits about textiles and services.

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