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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1898
Page
7
An OCR fragment promotes a health tonic claiming to restore vitality and hair strength for aged readers. It asserts benefits like stronger hair and general nourishment, urging readers to use the product and tell friends about it. The ad uses persuasive language and emphasizes beauty and health.
San Francisco dated Oct 3 Lily Lane trial lawyer Morris Dunne and McPike report actress Langtry intends leaving Britain and making California her residence. Attorney McPike confirms Langtry claims California as her home and seeks separation from her husband. She aims to establish her ranch in Lake County and plans to travel to America within six months.
Octo-atee Marie Churchill, a belle of the Benthey A Martin ball, to wed Harold Baring of the Cumutat bankings family on October 24. The ceremony ties the couple to English titles and beetle lore, shaping a notable union.
Fragmentary ad item touting a powder product for women, claiming superiority and wide appeal among ladies. Limited readable details mention a brand slogan and fashionable usage.
Fast Train via Santa Fe departs Topeka and reaches Omaha on a scheduled night. Hatnival attire and raffles priced at three dollars per round feature in the event.
Lola Small Jackson daughter of evangelist Sam Small will debut on stage in a farce at Schenectady theater with Hoyt's A Strimen In New York. She will be billed as Lola Small Jackson and studies with Robert Downing aims for Shakespeare later, though preferring farce. Her background includes two marriages and a custody fight leading to divorce.
Tacoma reports James Gardiner a Chicago goods clerk died by suicide near Glenora after losing outfit and health on the Canadian overland route to Dawson. Five hundred men stranded on the trail face exposure as survivors reach the coast. Gardiner left a letter to his mother lamenting ruined finances and failed expedition plans.
Judge Peabody praised Jon Sehlendwein for intercepting over 100 Spanish posters mutilated by an emirl. Behrendwein was seen in the act of mutilation, and the court suspended the fine. The incident involved the display of a "Gusy Queen" Baking Powder advert and a laundry ad was mentioned amid the proceedings.
The investigation commission on conduct of the war filed specific charges detailing failures at a training camp. It reports 1 400 troops lacked proper accommodations and food, with sick housed in the ground and water unfit for drinking. Witnesses list hospital conditions, missing rations, and delayed transport as major issues.
President McKinley has informed the Omaha exposition committee that a private car will be provided for his exclusive use and Mrs McKinley during the exposition trip. The cabinet may travel separately, with extra cars for visiting diplomats. Senator Thurston arrived to arrange logistics, signaling the president’s preference to travel apart from his official party.
In Cuba Spanish troops faced criticism for poor execution at Santiago and Guantanamo. Olaf Olsson, a United States captain, recovered wooden Mauser bullets aboard the Marta Teresa after Verrera's defeat. The cartridges were shells loaded with hair and powder, not lead, raising questions about Spanish ordnance. The true extent of such ammunition remains unclear.
Carthage Missouri October 3. In the Bit Lease case she sued for 200 dollars and a verdict for 4012 dollars was given for two lectures. Rev Dr J W Stewart and others conducted Chautauqua affairs when she spoke. A third lecture is to be held the same day under the corporation’s arrangements.
Fest train via Santa Fe leaves Topeka at 4 55 a m and arrives Omaha at noon The direct line to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland is via the Union Pactte The service includes Pullman Palace Sleepers and dining cars Meals are served For time table and full information call F A Lewis city ticket agent or J C Fulton depot agent
War notes from Dawson mention a $750 realization by an enterprising man who sold copies of the Seattle Post Intelligencer recounting the battle of Santiago. Contractor William Stewart, returning from the island, built the Bank of Commerce in Dawson City using log construction, cited at $13,000 total with lumber at $209 per 1,000 feet and siding costs at $300 per 1,000 feet. The first watermelon of the season is noted.
Fragmented ad offering items for sale and a separate sale inquiry. Mentions Orr on and 800 cash, an address at 3 Adams, and a fixture sale tied to a Mr. John Grocer in Topeka Kansas with federal delivery noted. Contains garbled OCR errors but preserves sale and inquiry actions and names.
The State Journal proclaims daily circulation leading Kansas papers with 44 carriers in Topeka. It notes a new brick building at Kanes avenue and Eighth street with front view of Linotypes and business offices, claiming steady year over year growth of about 1,000 copies annually over the past 12 years.
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