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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1898

Page

5

Hearst Plans for University of California Buildings

Dispatch from New Fork reports jury in international competition for Hearst architectural plans for the University of California. About a hundred plans examined with several outside selections under consideration. Jury to California in June 1529 to select final contract. buildings may be completed within twenty five years. Mrs Hearst hosted Antwerp authorities and jury at a banquet.

New Fork Te Journal Pub— Tinhes Rae Ias Thous Burabaud & Baubain Paris E Bernard F Bian Weblit Zurich de Dexpenteler Stephen Godman Berton Rudolph Tek Vienna Preelander New York Howells Stakes & Hornbost Hewlett & Hall Whitney Warren California Bre Hearet Regents University of California Th Ie Hearst Antwerp Pascal

Local dramatic notes draw crowds at Crawford theater

Henry's minstrel group drew strong applause for vocal and instrumental routines while Thurston's Musical Comedy opens Monday December 10 at Crawford theater with Irish fare Realdoor's Pie and a vaudeville act. prices start at ten cents with ladies admitted free nights.

Thurston Crawford Theater Erealdoor Pie

Rock Island Excursion to Omaha at Exposition Week

Rock Island offers a special round trip to Omaha for the exposition week priced at 3.50. Tickets available through A M Fuller City Messenger Agent or Modoc club members for details on train times during the McKinley day events in October.

Omaha M. Fuller City Warsenger Modoc Club Rock Island A. M. Fuller

Triennial Conclave Ticket Deal for Knights Templar

The Knights Templar announce a round trip fare for the Triennial Conclave to be held in Pistabarg Pa October 10 to 14. Tickets are available from all points on the Union Pacific. For exact dates of validity and fare limits, contact F A oe city ticket agent or J C Fulton depot agent.

Knights Templar Pistabarg Uni Pacific F. A. Oe J. C Fulton

Turbulent North Topeka Notes Include Visitors and Local Moves

A fragmentary North Topeka item records visits to Omaha and Kansas City, local commissioners and residents traveling for events, and social updates. It notes Mrs. A. M. Cockerell and daughter Leta of Pueblo visiting Topeka, Florence M. Grieet’s teaching role, and a church election with Mite Winks Troutma as president. An accident near Albion is mentioned, with a funeral procession and casualties, plus details of a woman taken to a hospital after a wreck and a subsequent party scene on Kansas Avenue.

Tinenges Pia Calyens A. I Omaha Kansas Wiliams Jubas L. Courtney Kansin City Acre Liam Stene Carbon Emil A. M. Cockerell Dangter Leta Pueblo Kaneus City Ae BR. Lavoe Troutma Rintee Pemadent Mtr Mise Florence Filia Albion Tinibemiti Lave Morraal Poe Costto Cathe Kansan Mr. Frenon

Blind People Meet in St Louis for Higher Education Aid

The American Blind People's Higher Education aid General Improvement Association gathers blind men and women from across the country in St. Louis. The convention aims to push for a universal print for the blind and supports higher education with regional schools and department creation in existing institutions.

St. Louis American Blind People's Higher Education Aid General Improvement Association Conntention Il St. Leis Prominea Tr Rendine Yall Sonereis

First US troops unfurl flag in Citadel of Quebec

In Quebec City a United States unit unfurled the stars and stripes for the first time in the Citadel. The ceremony marked the Ancient and Venerable Artillery Company of Boston’s review by Canada’s governor general. Veterans from Civil War eras and Spanish conflicts received cheers from British residents in a scene described as impressive and orderly.

Quebec Bistary of America United States Guuches Artilery Company of Boston Canada Spain Kirwhizholds Queen Victoria's Domain

Santa Fe officials inspect Manhattan branch on tour

Santa Fe General Manager J. J. Frey, General Superintendent H. U7. Mudge, Chief Engineer James Dun and Division Superintendent C. T. Melaitan toured the Manhattan branch on an inspection trip. They departed Topeka last evening aboard a two coach and baggage car special to assess track safety and plan improvements.

Manhattan J. J. Frey H. U7. Mudge James Dun C. T. Melaitan Santa Fe Topeka

Auditorium Meeting Postponed By City Council Absences

On account of the absence from the city of several members of the city council the auditorium meeting scheduled for this evening will be postponed until further notice. W. C. Stephens, Secretary.

W. C. Stephens Seey

Topeka Society Notes and a Wedding Party

Society news from Topeka details a Monday theater outing and a luncheon hosted by Mr John Mobson with guests including Mr and Mrs Avery Turner and Mrs Saunders of St Louis. A Monday evening wedding at Mrs A Damuth’s home united Miss Smith Hildebrand and Mr Ernest Pierson Smith of Cargé with a small family ceremony. The piece lists many visitors, trips, and local social engagements through October and notes several Topeka residents traveling to Omaha and Kansas City for events and holidays.

John &. Mobson Avery Turner Saunders St Louis Mise Ruched Bugwin Ottawa Leslie Atin Turner Lumcheon Tinle Midebirang Ernest Pierson Smith Cargé Slater A. Damuth Troop Street Meg Hardin Colurnda W. F. Roehr Aston Jetmore Colorado Charles H. Dick Los Angles Topwita Ausxeitrude Johnson General Johnson Topeka J. Shubert Omaha Wilson Cruver Detroit Mtr C B Tyler Ohithe de. Milla AJ J. Kitty Ottiwis W. Ee ‘Tromp Hi. Wadeon Kansas Morehouse Denver Ate King Stra Beare Nisa Nell Coodrich Glends Sansas Tessie McCannée Amasa Akers Kansas City T. Howard Edward Willer John Norton J. B. Termen Lewis Ware Mir Mra Marybell Warren Fynparla Warren Mies Wintiie Talite Chals Wit 3 O'Ciork Byrn Davis Sirs G_ Noel Sherman Gree Chicage Camp Grice Fulton Son Terrah Judge LS Smith Columbia Br. Amish Carrie Tilsteneund Milnois H. Phillips Rot Nichols Aliee Goodhue J. F. Bute Anna McArthur Harry Goodrich

BOTTLE TRUST COMPLETE The Last Plant Taken In The Fold

The Commercial Tribune reports from Anderson Indiana that John Echler president of Pennsylvania Glass Company and Alexander Mee Kee president of Flint Bottle Company along with Henry Waener president of Flint Glass Ingalls left for New York to form the Mint glass battle trust. Thirty four plants exist in the United States with options on twenty six. the trust will be formed on the model of the tithe well trust. Options expire Saturday. Major C T Dexey’s interest in the American Plate Glass company in Alexandria was sold to WD Kalm of Pittsburgh for 1290 dollars. Kahn thus secured a substantial stake in the plant, the world’s largest and the only one not controlled by the trust.

Cincinnati the Commercial Tribune Anderson Ind John Echler Pennsyilvania Glass Company Alexander MeeKee Flint Bottle Company Henry Waener Flint Glass Company Ingalls New York Mint Glass Bettie Trust United States Thetite Well Trust C.T. Dexey American Plate Glass Company Alexandria WD. Kalm Pillsbure Kahn

Iowa Returns After Belief She Left for Manila

Conflicting reports circulated about the U S battleship Towa after its return to New York harbor at 90 p m yesterday The ship is said to have been on a routine voyage with various observers claiming Manila bound routes while officials clarify the vessel s movements and status.

Manila New York the Tribune United States Towa New York Harbor FECME

Snow Report For Minnesota Cities Stirs Threshing Pause

Reports from Crookston Fenton Hallucinatikin and twelve other northern Minnesota points indicate heavy snow in progress. Threshing has been suspended. A light snowfall fell in this city. Spam of delight Eagle's Silver Statue Cigars.

Minnesota St. Paul Minn Crookston Fenton Hallucinatikin

Senator Chandler Comments on Philippine Question in Washington

New York dispatch reports Senator William B. Chandler’s return to New Hampshire after a Washington visit. He summarises talks with Senor Agoncillo and Senor Lopez, noting Agoncillo represents Aguinaldo and the provisional government. Agoncillo advocates Spain relinquishing the islands and self government with US guidance. He warns a US withdrawal could spark a bloody struggle if Spain attempts to reassert control.

Chandler Philippines New York Tribune Washington Senaor William B. Chandler New Hampshire Senor Felipe Agoncillo Sixto Lopez Manila Senor Agoncillo Aguinaldo Paris Spain Philippine Islands United States Islands Spankin Aguncilio Judiimg Senor Agenrilio Tla Aseu

Kansas University Medics Win In Exposition Park Test

The Kansas university team defeated Mevice 6 to 0 in the first half of the game at Exposition Park. A large crowd attended under favorable conditions as Kansas held the early lead.

Kansas Kansas State Aulyeraine Ais City Kexposition Park Rome Kamass University

National League scores with varied results across cities

Baseball brief reports the National League scores including Boston defeating Baltimore 4 to 2, Philadelphia 4 to 2 over New York, and St Louis 7 to 2 over Chicago with Pittsburgh edging out Cincinnati 2 to 4.

Boston Baltimore Philadelpha New York Lantisvilhe Chicago St. Louis Pittsbure

Post Office Changes in North Topeka Station

Clay Bowen a rural clerk at the North Topeka post office is charged with unauthorised actions. The subdistrict change from North Topeka to A Rovancoun and her aide fetes is investigated. Postmaster Guthrie decides Bowen’s removal and replacement by Mr Stovall amid Republican party involvement.

Clay Bowen North Topeka Dha Wci Plac Guthrie Bowen Stovall Dewy

Police Judge Controversy Over Wartime Absence

A report from Garden City concerns Eo Jaimes Jonerts asking if a city council can remove a police judge for temporary absence while serving in the Twenty-fifth Kansas regiment. Judge Roberts, away on furlough, seeks restoration, arguing his stay was temporary. The matter was referred to J Herrick, who warned against preempting a court decision.

Eo Jaimes Jonerts Gonlen Cy Royle Roberts Garden City Kansas Jais J. Herrick Goyse

Phillips Bond Approved for Shawnee County Treasurer

County commissioners review the accounts of Treasurer Stahl as his tenure ends. Captain Phillips, elected with other officials last spring, will take over next Tuesday. Phillips bonds filed for 150000 with Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, a first for Shawnee County treasurers.

Stahl HH. St. Phillips Capt Phillips Captain Phillips St ix Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Shawnee County

Big Show Griswold presents Uncle Tom's Cabin in mammoth tent

Frank Griswold's mammoth production of Uncle Tom's Cabin fills a water-proof partition with 620 carloads of scenery. The company favors large city opera houses in winter and uses its own tent in summer, touted as the finest production yet seen in this country. On Saturday evening October 5 at Fourth and Quincy streets.

Frank Griswold Serall Mr. Griswoll Fourth and Quincy Streets

Fresh Instructions From White House On Philippine Policy

A Washington dispatch reports fresh instructions to the American commissioners in Paris following a White House talk among the president Secretary Hay and Secretary Long. The notes relate to the Philippines and aim to clarify details without altering main goals, as Major General Merritt’s stance favors retention of all islands. The dispatch signals the commission’s work will move toward the anticipated Friday reply to Spain and the potential for further steps in cession talks. Senor Felipe Agoncillo, Aguinaldo’s envoy, will be allowed to present facts to the commission.

Paris New York Herald Washington White House Hay Long Philippine Islands France Merritt Maktinsey Bec Tatary Long Adee Wna Minse Mre Thas Day Vinae de Commission United States Provident Mervitte Vauizon Armerican Commissionere Briday Philippines Guam Cuba Porto Reo Spanish West Indies Madrid Ite Berar Senor Felipe Agoncilla Aguinaldo

Plent y to Eat on Yukon River Indicates No Government Expedition This Winter

Spattle Washington Oct 5 An estimate of provisions on the Yukon River shows no need for a government expedition this winter. Two steamship lines report about 20 000 tons of freight along the river with Dawson Circle City and Perry City holding large quantities. Alaska Commercial and North American lines have substantial stocks and new camps at Arctic City and Perry City. Arthur Beardster faces trial for carpenter tools, with a potential confession to Constable Rose, possibly leading to dismissal. Santa Fe Route offers return fare to Kausée City.

Spattle Wasy Yukon Tampart City Eagle Ci Perry City Alaska Commercial Company Dawson Arctte City North American Trading and Transportation Company Five Miles

Removal of Rotunda Scaffolding Reveals Echoes and Frescoes

Full length scaffolding has stood in the state house rotunda for ten years, disfiguring the dome. Workmen lowered each timber by pulley, taking days. After removal, the rotunda shows a cavernous echoing gallery where conversations on the main floor can be heard clearly from above. The frescoed hours beneath the pillars are plain and criticized, with calls to replace them with artistic decorations.

State House Woeken Teretunda

Cleveland Browns Clash Over St Louis Move

The Post reports a dispute over moving the Cleveland baseball team to St. Louis next year. Chris Von Der Ahe and backers claim Cleveland must join on equal terms, else no deal. Executives complain Cleveland lacks a home and fear loss of control and profits in St. Louis.

Cleveland Br Louie St. Louis Mackenfuss SC Lowis Bravens Ohio Chris von der Ahe Browns Hsowper Robton

Explosion at Exeranill Plant Kills One and Injures Three

A blast six miles from Verit Nuv destroyed the Panite plant and damaged a roller. The dead include engineer J. Sherrich and Mitchell who was injured. J. Witham suffered a broken jaw, Farny a broken leg, and Price, Lanery, and Cardinal sustained minor injuries. A single well of Weriagd was found. Investigators believe a misguided attempt to kill by cold water caused the incident.

Exeranill Yeste Newrn BP Eanerly & Te Verit Nuv J. Sherrich Mitchell J. Witham Lanery J. Cardinal Shure Weriagd

Mammoth tusk claim sparks debate in Vancouver note

A fragmented report from Vancouver cites Stamford of Lath Alberta returning from the mike with a claim about enormous mammoth tusks and bore sizes. The tale describes tusks ten feet long with a diameter near seven inches and a hip bone socket measurement of eight inches, though details remain unclear.

Vancouver Alezender Stamford Lath Alberta Mike Wed

Pilgrimage of Kansas Grand Commandery to Pittsburg Pa

Grand Commandery of Kansas plans a pilgrimage to Pittsburg Pennsylvania on October 8 1588 with a special train fare and tract ticket privileges offered by the Santa Fe Routes. Contact the Santa Fe Route agent for details.

Grand Commandery of Kansas Pittsburg Santa Fe Agent Santa Fe

Hypnotist Johnstone Enchants Topeka Town

A modest figure named Johnstone arrives in Topeka and registers quietly at the Throne. Within ten days he robs a Harrison Street suite then proclaims private palmistry readings for one dollar. His fame spreads as society women, business people, and workers flock for consultations, with reports of remarkable cures and a hypnotic effect nationwide.

Aduus Ivy Wooks Sernce Memler Johnstone Topeka W Harrison Street Canpe Tong Johnateny Atate

Mrs Carnegie's Yacht Damaged in Georgia Coast Hurricane

Storm reports from Savannah to Darien describe widespread wreckage and many deaths. Boats collide near Darien and Fernandina. Jam up and Jimup towns report fatalities. Coastal villages suffer flooded shorelines, damaged cottages, and overturned vessels as winds and tides devastate mills, coal ships, and club property.

Georgia Savannah Cosette Sterling Station Charles Wright Tii Hood Great Uoliven Rioé Fields Giyae Mokn Tueh Aemind Isrume- Wick Fernandina Darien Mhrondr Blanch Mopkins Brinnie Ferdinand Raye Bone Jay Chena Cumberland Helen Erkharke Edia Mina Wwland Charleston Atsonle Island

Pans Strikers are Whipped in Panemind Labor Tense

A convoy of African American workers from Birmingham Alabama arrived to replace miners in Panemind. Deputies gathered in Simple Central yards to protest, while Captain Craig stationed troops near the depot to prevent an outbreak. No disturbance occurred.

Birmingham Als Craig Vende

An Hour of Pleasure Eagle and Rose Tint Sweven cigar

A Pearless Steam Laundry notice announces a laundry service product or advertisement highlighting colorfast shirt and garment care presented under a period style heading. The item emphasizes vivid hues and fabric protection for ladies and associates the line with a local laundry brand.

Pearless Steam Laundry

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