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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1899

Page

5

Standard Shoe Machinery Trust Aims to Unite Makers

New York Ort 10 The Standard Shoes Machinery company formed to consolidate major shoe manufacturing machinery firms and allied interests into a world spanning trust. Backed by leaders from Woodworm Bay State and other prominent makers the plan envisions royalties and a combined capital structure of 8 000 000 7 percent preferred and 92 000 000 common stock with a large treasury reserve.

Leather Trust New York Bhos Machinery Company Beihg American Hide and Leather Company Upper Leather Trust Thomas Ryan New Enrians Ehor Machinery Musi Eturers Therselves Standard Shot Machinery Company Woodworm Manufacturing Company Ite Bay State Shoe Machinery Company Ita Bursell Siating England Motorweis EB Brecher Diamond Statch Company Westville Conn B. FL Spinney

Doctors In Topeka Offer Free Three Months Care

Eminent physicians from the Hrilaisa Medical Institute establish a free three month branch at 412 Topeka Avenue in Topeka. They provide consultation, examination, and minor operations at no charge, aiming to become personally acquainted with patients. Treatments cover many diseases and deformities, with a promise of cure where possible, under Dr S Edward McCully in charge. Office hours 9 am to 3 pm, no Sunday hours.

Hrilisa Medical Insttute Topeka Topeka Avenue Miso S. Edward McCully Wurgéen Institute Pee Gestion Wink Foe Ncs

Performance of 777 at Crawford Theatre Divides Opinion

Review of the Monday night showing of 777 notes variance from melodrama norms with a faded villa bed and scrubby beard replacing the hero’s regal look. The hero dominates the show but the villain earns little pay, and while some stumbles occur the production mostly satisfies melodrama fans. Audience size was small but appreciative of the revival.

Crawford Theater Ted Hero Prince Albert Laller Villian Jean Deaven Ines Iflain A. W. Fremont Oloner Kate Mtr Freunt Resurrectiontet Iving Company Fremont Iesl Capalie

Water main extension amendment notes cost share by residents

Kansas City ordinance draft allows water to be supplied to residents on any street with no mains, upon deposits covering estimated total costs. Depositors provide written agreement to buy water at set rates, and deposits fund winter bills until consumed. after which mains become city property. Also an 1839 effective date clause. Also an unrelated ad for Winslow's Syrup for mothers and children.

Kansas City Board of Public Works Ae Water Tommy Maree Umtine

Topeka Society Bride among Independence guests

At noon today Miss Edna Carpenter married Rufus Ragland of Independence Missouri at the bride’s mother Mrs T M Carpenter’s Madison street home. Watson’s orchestra played Mendelssohn as the ceremony proceeded with ornate decor and a four course breakfast served to guests including many out of town visitors. The couple will reside at 02 West Maple Independence after November 1. Ragland is a Kaneis City businessman and the Topeka society circle toasts the union.

Edna Carpenter Rufus Hudspeth Ragland Independence T. M. Carpenter Madison Street Watson Mendelssohn Mims Carpenter Mr. Ragland Countermine J. M. Ragland Kansas City Edwards Ornam Cox CE. Waerdin Lean Vinten Teen Johnser Ragtadla Kaneis City Kansas Topeka D. J. Greenwala Jack Mm RE Taylor Topekavenue Western Avenue Walterust Chanute J. J. Way Joe Pay Pearl Sample Denver Colorado Springs Wo HH Heed Joe Grace Weétss Atchison Austin Joy C. D. Wentworth Jay Martin Sen Newton Mabel Foucht Concordia C. A. McGuire Spring Harbor Mich Chicago T. G. Wear Pittsburg

Local society notes and visits in Topeka area

Mrs Lermore hosts a birthday gathering for Hazel Criowell with guests including Helen Woodard and Marie Leger. Claudia Kent born to Mr. and Mrs. Percy A. Cappa. Jayse DeWitte Hagar and others noted. Mrs Annie Roger plans extended east trip. Vespuccian club to meet at Mrs J B Calvert. Mrs D W Millard returns from Kansas City visit.

Clark Curtis Witwer Mra. Grant Thompson Wamego Topeka Purcelle Vespuccian Club J. B. Calvert van Buren Street Mra D. W. Millard Kansas City

Resigning Episcopal Clergyman Sees End of Ministry

New York interview with Rev. Dr. F. De Costa after resigning over Dr. Charles A. Briggs admission discusses dismay at diocesan actions. He charges the church with aging ideologies, laments moral drift, and notes personal hardship and financial pressures while rejecting the modernist trend.

New York F. de Costa Charles A. Briggs de Cost Cleer Pelf

Root goes to work on military and Philippines plans

New York reports Secretary Root returns from the West with the president and will begin work on the annual report for ports, discussing government in the Philippines and Cuba. He will likely refrain from army reorganization recommendations, leaving the issue until after the Philippines joins war, and may draft a bill for permanent army reorganization. War is underway and actions extend into fall.

New York Herald Washington Lew Milhetary Cuba Burto Mithdenwal Toe Woldes Philppine Hell Tn Hu Brerent

North Side Merchants Oppose Kaw Bridge Funding

North Topeka residents led by J. H. Foucht oppose the $2,000 county appropriation for a new Kaw River bridge east of Topeka. He claims grantville road is well maintained and condemns the county commissioners for diverting public funds to Shawnee County, urging readers to inspect roads themselves.

North Side J. H. Foucht North Topeka Kaw State Journal Topeka Grantville Grantville State Road Toperks Jefferson County Wntrie Kansas Avenue Shawnee County

Public outcry over county bridge project dubbed a theft

A Shawnee county letter decries a grantville Jefferson county bridge plan as a blatant public steal. It accuses two Shawnee officials of draining 304 thousand to 12 thousand dollars from the county treasury to favor Jefferson county landholders. The writer calls for a taxpayers backed investigation and pledges to cover the bill if proof of theft cannot be shown. Willamas is praised for voting against it.

Old Bridge Jefferson County Grantville Tecumseh Board of Trade Shawnee County Shawnes County Willamas Shawnee Ely Honeaty

Dark for Filipinos News Flash From Washington Aims at Manila

A Washington dispatch says Acting Secretary Allen sails aboard the cruiser Newark bound for the Philippines to coordinate operations and replace commanders. Repairs on the artillery cruiser Basiger will take fifteen days. the ship New Orleans is en route to New York for repairs as the Brooklyn waits for Manila. The report notes Admiral Capocin Recah at Guantarame commands a fleet awaiting further orders.

New York Washington Allen Newark Philippines Rillegent Mareteland Capocin Recah Guantarame Arcliilary Cruber Basiger New Orleans Brooklyn Manila

Census Director to appoint special agents in major cities

Washington Oct 10 Director Merriam of the census plans to appoint thirty to forty special agents in the largest cities for a limited period. The work aims to gather information on mechanics and manufacturing industries and to classify industries into groups such as food and kin dred products textile iron and steel and leather. The effort precedes the main survey and will proceed once core topics are completed.

Washington Merriam Spevial Ts Gasherine Mera Te Pate Ge Tudor Io Ae

Henry Irving and Ellen Terry Plan New York Tour

Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry announce a London troupe to perform in New York on a schedule starting at the Knickerbocker Theater. The itinerary lists venues in October and several U.S. cities including Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, and New York, with dates staggered through winter.

Sir Henry Irving Miss Ellen Terry New York Sir Henry Trying Ellen Terry Veil London Knickerbocker Theater Fittehure Alvin Theater Jacor Cleveland Grand Opera Nosise Indianapolis Wenmay Loge Vine Chester

Chinamen Deportations From San Francisco Border Case

In St Paul Minnesota October 1 United States district court official Tudge Lochren ordered the deportation of Lee Seng and Ah Wah Lem Seng. They were sent to Denver and San Jose respectively after failing to obtain the required reentry certificate from the port collector of San Francisco. They had tried to return to the United States via Canada four months later but were refused admission and directed back across the border.

Lee Seng Ah Wah St. Paul Minn Tudge Lochren United States District Court Tool Fant Lee Cit AN Wah Lem Seng Denver San Jose Ban Fraciado United States

Coffee Planters Exit Oaxaca For Mining Boom

In Oaxaca on October 10 the flood of coffee planters abandoning plantations for mining continues as coffee prospects stay weak. Some properties have been bought by new capitalists betting on a future recovery in the coffee trade amid rising mining interest.

Oaxaca Mexico

Banquet for Churchmen at St Paul Reception

Oct 10 in St Paul Minnesota a Protestant Episcopal church congress opened with a reception and banquet at the Ryac hotel hosted by the churchmen. Prominent divines from across the country attended while Justice Brewer visited the U S embassy and met Lord Paunceforth. Carterville miners posted bond for appearance in a separate matter.

St Paul St. Paul Minn Protestant Episcopal Church Congress Ryac Chubr Twin Cities Carterville Springfield Mls George Walker Jack McCutcheon James Thompson Dave Watson Martin Shadowens John Shadowens Jack Beltz James Warren Abe SY

Receiver Appointment In Des Moines Delays

The attorney general heads a move to appoint a receiver for Equitable Mutual Life. Washington and Des Moines officials report the action tied to a pending annual meeting and a proposed restructuring. Major Brainerd, formerly chief commissioner at Manta, travels home ill from Tokyo, per a cable dispatch.

den Moines Laws Gi Wateriou Foc Equitable Mutual Life Sehemary Brainerd Washington Weaton Diramera Manta Nawasaki

Great Ore Road Rally Promises High Drama

Ambitious road race spectacle shuts in on Oct as local rally scene showcases a claiming event. Contenders from multiple clubs race through treacherous terrain aiming for top honors and citywide recognition. Officials flag safety measures while sponsors pledge strong community support and prize incentives.

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