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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1900

Page

8

Jubilee Odd Fellows to Host Open Meeting in Topeka Auditori

Topeka's Odd Fellows convene a public jubilee in the auditorium tonight featuring a silent degree team display and a talk by Captain Joe Waters on Odd Fellowship as Seen by an Outsider. Grant Master John A. Bright urges all to attend, with no admission charged and the audience welcome to ladies and children.

Joe Waters Topeka Chus. P Burisame Costae Beales Gate Us State Journal Grant John A. Bright To- Drke Auditorum Lodee Kansas Greil Wrat John A. Brieht Elocoal Rand J. W. Haughey Monmuth John C. Pepper Hatenhey Kanmes Wichita Welington Hatehey Grand Toke Devon Rebeka Assembly Wiley Usiaana Rebekah

Artillery strength urged for next Congress session

Washington report on Major Story's inspection shows the Persens of the artillery inadequate for modern armament. He notes heavy batteries short of 40 percent officers and proposes placing artillery on the same basis as infantry for staffing, warning of worsening shortfalls if the current bill passes.

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Stevens Elected Grand Patriarch At Topeka Encampment

H C Stevens of Topeka was elected grand patriarch of the I O C F Kansas during the thirty third annual Grand Encampment held Tuesday in the Odd Fellows temple. The session approved lowering degree fees from 34 to 24 to aid small encampments. Officers named include Thomas Dryden of Hillsdale as exandrieh priest and T Bens of Leavenworth as grand scribe. A Royal Purple degree show followed with over two hundred patriarchs in attendance and a banquet for visiting dignitaries.

Topeke Kansas Tureday Odd Fellows Temple Quihey Street H.C. Stevens Topeka Thos. Dryden Ris Hill Te. A. Randlett Mr. Randlett

Bryan Tour Begins in Michigan with Speeches Across State

Benton Harbor Oct 10 Hon W J Bryan opens a two day Michigan tour with a half hour talk in Benton Harbor. He previously addressed Michigan City and Buffalo, urging banks in Europe to back McKinley while those lending there should vote for him. He spoke on trusts and imperialism amid waiting crowds as breakfast ended.

Benton Harbor Mich W. J. Bryan Michigan Brian Wess Mr Bryan Mr. Bryan

Odd Fellows and Local Happenings Highlight City News

Snaps from home news detail Republican politics at Osage City gatherings, Washburn football praise, and Odd Fellows events. City officials, delegates, and local professionals like Dr Motuice and Lt. Cover are noted amid social and civic activities. The paper records arrests, court dates, theatre tours, and weather affecting river skates.

City life notes and court cases amid busy weekend

A mix of local happenings includes court actions over cruelty to a spouse as Mrs. Hatg ost answers for her husband A J Hasy, church announcements with Rev Jens Taliaferro addressing a youth conference at Wen leven Methodist, and a Prohibition Union meeting planned at First Presbyterian. Police report a street-police game arrest for Goi Dupree, plus brief notes on a burglary-esque disturbance, shipping news, and upcoming reports to the Council.

Bean Physican Abs Susan Hatg A. J. Hasy Jens Taliaferro Chorce Wenleven Methodist Church Mill_Jefferson streets Werones Bill Tonleht Crawford Fanohon Mise Tilian Mortimer Hie Pale Kings House Ayaraulie Council Goi Dupree Kanses Avene James Anderson Claud Tah

County and city settle quar antine row over smallpox control

County commissioners and city officials reach agreement to maintain quarantine within the county for smallpox and contagious diseases. City attorney contends city power is limited to five mile radius, while the attorney general clarifies the five mile law is not mandatory. County officials, city physician, state board of health secretary, and attorney general discuss authority and decide the county will handle county cases.

Hird Jetmire Hoetoom Swan State Board of Health Haraiiton Godard

Old Feud Ties Grand Trunk Meeting Turmoil

New York observers link the Grand Trunk upheaval to a long standing enmity between past and present leaders of the system. They note the American company that owns the Chicago and Grand Trunk lines held security interests, with Grand Trunk Canada controlling the overall collateral though not all bonds were outstanding in 1599.

Grand Trunk New York London Chicago & Oran Trank Railway Milerievvices

Grand Trunk Reorganization Terms Explored Amid Bondholder Debates

The plan involves $6,000,000 first mortgage bonds and $36,000,000 second mortgage bonds plus $6,000,000 in stock. A minority revolt prompts concessions from organizers including guarantees of interest and partial repayment. Amsterdam investors and U.S. authorities weigh options as bondholders seek safer terms and guarantees.

Chicio Grand Tropk Matanty Aqdapter Ise Amsterdam R Organization Grand ‘Trunk Railway Company Grand Trunk Firat United States Wnesara Second Morteure Tull

Gorman in Bad Health Reported in New York

Concresaman Richardson of the Democratic national committee returned to New York from Washington and stated that ex-Senator Gorman is suffering from a serious illness including threats and a hearty disease.

Gorman New York Concresaman Richardson Democratic National Committee Washington Richardson Sens

Chicken Thief Pleads Guilty in Local Court

Pan Rogers, an older Black man, pleaded guilty to one chicken theft case after agreeing to plead guilty to it. The court dismissed two other related cases against Daniel. The transcript notes a side exchange with Tommy about what a critic is, with Tommy's father commenting on critics.

Pan Rogers

Soldiers' Home Fire Kills One. 599 Escape From Boise

A Boise Idaho soldiers home was burned last night by a defective tie over the kitchen. About seven o clock the building was found in flames, and town aid arrived too late to save the structure. The loss runs to around 60,000 with 600 inmates, one suffocating in his room named Thomas Hayes. The building, erected in 1895, suffered partial collapse with no insurance about 20,000. Major Anderson’s old friend M B Barnes traveled from Chicago and spoke on the eastern political outlook predicting a McKinley victory.

Boise Tdlaho Tdaho Soliers Thomas Hayes Maj. Anderson M. BV. Barnes Chicago Topeka Major Anderson Commercial Club Barney Mejor Anerson Lake Anderson Barmsey McKinley

Santa Fe Shop Report Nears Completion At Club Meeting

Jonathan Thomas, chairman of the Commercial club Santa Fe shop committee, will present tonight a full report on the shop matter from its start to date. The deal is nearly closed as deeds have been transferred to the Santa Fe Railway company and all properties removed from the site.

Santa Fe Jonathan Thomas Commercial Club Indo Santa Fe Railway Company

Ocean City safe after storm rough voyage

Caen City reports the naphtha launch Ocean City from Atlantic City to Philadelphia reached Newcastle with all on board safe and well. One engine damaged but vessel largely intact. sensational rumor of a sinking dismissed as unfounded. Yellow Fever spreads to New York aboard Wardine steamer Gavana passenger sickened, transferred to Hoffman Island, then Le Swineburne Island hospital for treatment. Youtsey cane delay due to defendant’s unconscious condition awaiting medical input.

Caen City Newcastle Det Ocean City Atlantic City Philadelphia Queen City New York R. Bertweer Gavana Hoffman Island Mit le Swineburne Island Hospital Georgetown Thomas Ie House

Pledges in Prison Reported by State Penitentiary Chaplain

Chaplain A Hoffman of the state penitentiary orders from the Twentieth Century Total Abstinence union pledges and badges for prisoners. He says the movement has a firm hold on many inmates and will aid reform upon release as time served ends. Union officers note the high number supporting the program.

State Penitentiary A. Hoffman Hoffmin Dedlasielige

French Cruiser Ceciile Arrives New York for Brief Port Stay

French cruiser Ceciile with Rear Admiral Richard aboard arrived in New York from Sydney Cape Breton. The ship will remain about October 20 then depart for Chesapeake, staying until November 12, carrying 454 crew.

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