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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1898

Page

5

Time Annihilated Banquet Ends Odd New York Rail Trip

In York on October 12 a Tribune item notes a late Chicago banquet ending near lights out. Report follows a rapid rail journey from Grand Central to midtown events, detailing brief encounters, car departures, and the final journey back, with references to Hamilton and station timing as the evening closes.

York Ths Tribune New York Callaway Ork Central Newman Lake Sone Marcle Wusnich Gsih Omaha Chicago Hamilton Gentehouse Bay Ita Esi

Fears For Peary Expedition Arrival Delayed

Reports from New England dated October 12 indicate rising anxiety over Lieutenant Peary's Arctic expedition. Windward, commanded by Osborne, is reportedly still west of Greenland with delays near Smith's Sound while plans to land and deliver supplies unfold.

Pars Arcticater Windward Sherard Font Greeniant Sassie Yas Pate Tirton Poe Rupert Alk Osborne Ford Peary Smith's Sound

Powderly Chosen At National Convention of Travelers Home Assn

Powderly elected to lead the National convention of the Conemera Travelers Home Association of America opened in Binghamton. Delegates from Greene Binghamton Scranton were heard amid remarks by Hranville and others as a mining finance committee member and local officials observed the proceedings.

Binghamton Comeneretad ‘Travelers’ Home Association of America Shirity Mivers Greene Hransville Ind Hay Fempeias Tnica Gerry Scranton Clark Hineally Albanston

Quarantine Talk From Havana Amid Famine Fears

Reports from Havana describe dire food shortages and rising famine as authorities impose restrictions under General Wood. Citizens endure rationing while health measures and scarce medical supplies test the population. A 18 cent cigar and Bergs Salve ads promise relief amid continuing hardships.

Local notices and obituaries from North Tupeka

Fragmented report from North Tupeka listing daily events including visits, weddings, and illnesses. Mentions Mrs Huff in Kansas City, Jots Cromweil from Omaha, Abilene visitations, Mrs Deppe's trip to St. Louis for a death, Miss Nesnitt and Miss Roy traveling to Davenport for kin, and church society meetings. Details mix with funeral notices for Wille Laverty and local social gatherings and travel plans.

Mizha Exposition Ladies’ Aid Society Second Presbyterian Church Aben Harrison Street J. B. Jeffers Highland Ran Jeters Emma Kucha Charis Parker Chica Cougie Gortman Decatur Goodman Crealiy Flere Ed Kingman Elmont Christ Hospital Todas Wi Kaye Shores Wille Laverty Rochester Dixnola Fuera A J. Berry Silver Lake Bettle Mantia Mantia Last August and Came Down In Mr. Hercy Omaha Will van Neas Gnu Georey Carp Charles Berry Martha Kim- Rink Maud Daube Ate Kimball

Tonnage Tax Revised for Cuban Vessels by Treasury Order

Washington October 1 Secretary Aler issues an order, per Acting Secretary Spaulding, adjusting tonnage taxes on Cuban port calls. The revised duties set rates for vessels entering Cuban ports, with exemptions for certain Cuban express frames and specific service types, effective through the year.

Washington Cuban Cuba United States Vrennl Secretary of War

ORDERED TO CHINA GUNBOAT WILMINGTON SAILING ORDERS

Boston Oct 12 Gunboat Wilmington has received sailing orders for next Tuesday with all departments to prepare for immediate deployment to China. The orders specify strengthening preparations and stress a push to proceed rather than delay.

Wilmington Boston Janse Alt Departmente Slater China Wrk

Social and personal notes from Topeka society

Mr and Mrs Willard return from Chu x on Tuesday after a week away. Archibald E. Corser of Philadelphia visits. Mrs Young of Hiawatha visits daughter. numerous Kansans travel to Omaha and Kansas City. weddings, birthdays, and social events fill the column with names such as Miss Nellie Gould, Miss Carrie Martin, and Myrtle Wahian celebrated. many neighbors host and attend socials, visits, and trips to nearby cities.

Dire Willard Chux Archibald EF. Corser Philadetts F. A Young Hiawatha A. A. Hurd Janet Fhampeen Osage City Fred Homebrek ME Mills Leavenworth Topeka Kansas City Fe Willams Omaha TenEyck Af Purcells Avery Turen Kragthott Eanes City J.T. Chener Frank and Airs James Allison Louise Topeka Avenue Paul Hurd Abilene Sire A. A. Hurd Rachel Baldwin Harriet Jones Albert Latha Emily Elliott John E. Moon Sir Charles Haines Sabetta Miss Martin Hay Martin Omana Nellie Goodrich Kansas Sue J.T. Stevens Faye Siax City Stevens Aliee Cummins Monroe Street J. VanVechten Florence Hillyer Manhattan Beach Was. Bird Eleanor Work Duneount John Work Howard Huey Chrstian Endeavor Society First Congregational Church Edwin Pos Mra W. A. Comtes Fox Cedar Rapids Ladies’ Aid Society Joell EB. Locké Joseph Sickler David Any Cons Obid Jaccart Honerr Adams Bros. Printers Kansas Avenue Joe Jones Texas Charles Buagman Nellie Gould Gatra Jay Allin Hague Cherokee G. Hague A.W. Lacey Madison Wis Mice Josephine Dietrich Council Bluffs Erich Kate Jenee Carthage S. H. Glenn Kiowa J. M. Peterson Crmata W. Hi. Hornaday Missouri Linsie Wilean Worth Henderson, Sil Bert Widnes George Feakins Salt Lake City Sater Frank King Jensie Newark George Lamm J. Herren Mplite Wo H Whitton Junction City Foster Ieening Tts Vitel McGrath W. L Thorns Kansa City M.D. Larimer Perry Lawrence EB Good TogeKa Avenue A. W. Greenwood James B Hayden Pillsboro New York John Stoker Giles Etta Hannigan Myrtle Wahian Kia Baricil Mattie Metule Bertha Long Ova Pradfield Rosie Kar Grace Klos Mabel Piper Mattie Spurlock Clara Hragmer Ade Beaver Elsie Jewel Lulu Waldron Pearl Glimore Ruby Delay Frank Barry Hay Carle Charles Grices Frank Gilyeat Horace Krone Hugear Hercaners Archie Spurlock Paul Spurlock Alps

St Louis Weighs Action Against Chicago Drainage Plan

St Louis board of health urges Congress to stop Chicago from discharging sewage into the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. A city committee meets with the mayor to discuss protest options and plan a commission of business leaders to coordinate a regional response with Peoria Joliet and Pekin in support of protecting the water supply.

Chicago Drainage Canal St. Louis Board of Health of St Louis Bart— Boldt Congress Chicago Illinois Mississippi River Starklel Hughes and Merrill W. H. Whittem Mississippi Board of Able Improvements Peoria Joliet Pekin

Leather Price Shakeup Rumor From U S Leather Company

New York reports The Times notes officials of The United States Leather company refuse to confirm or deny plans to lower hide prices and raise leather prices amid lean profits in the feather business. About one hundred tanneries in the east and south could be affected as leather overproduction and global weather trade conditions influence decisions.

New York The Times Aays United States Leather Company Jeather Company

Crawford Theater Lineup Adds Many Acts Next Week

Tan Sheridan in A Jay Circus is booked by Manager Crawford for Wednesday to Friday evenings with nightly specialty changes and prices from 15 to 45 cents. Saturday October 22 features Host s A Round of Rows. Next week Leon and Adelaide Hermann perform with The Gay Matinee Girl and Start Vickers in the title role on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Dixie Lana heads another upcoming week with Joe Ott presenting Chattanoorga Barniy Fer aesin The Pay rein McNulty s Visit Jean Manassa A Daughter of Cube Georg W Mostoe May Smith Robbing in Tittle Trixie and the Kempton Comedy company at Crawford Theater.

Tan Sheridan A Jay Circus Crawford Crawford Theater Leon Adelaide Hermann Start Vickers Dixie Lana Crawford Uheater Crawford Joe Ott Chattanoorga Barniy Fer~easin McNulty Jean Manassa Cube Georg W. Mostoe May Smith Robbing

Bank Trust Fixed in Boston Banking Move

Boston October 12 Kidder Peabody and Co circulated to stockholders of Columbia Revere and Howard National warning that they will withdraw an offer to purchase stock and that the merger plan already has more than two thirds support. The note signals possible fusion with other banks and indicates the campaign to unite national banks in the city continues.

Boston Kidder, Peabody &O Columbia Revere Howard National Hislary

State Charities Report on September Expenses

The board of charities today reported to the state auditor the expenses of state charitable institutions for September. Items include Soldiers Orphanage, deaf and blind facility, industrial schools, and Wheelcare of the Soldiers Home. The Wheelare of the Soldiers Home at Dodge City shows September expenses of $1,000.

Board of Charities Today Orpbiene Eee Sobliers Dodee City

Two Thousand Excursionists Reported From Tapekstor Outbound Trip

A large group of excursionists left Tapekstor yesterday for a target excursion, with high interest and heavy turnout noted. The event drew participants from Horton and Hebyer, traversing the Mae route toward Rork Asiaed, as cars and passengers filled multiple trains. The article also notes the death of President Porbes Ont and John M Forbes, a board leader, with details on his passing at home in Mutroo.

Reck Horton Hebyer Porbes Ont Johs M. Forbes Rele Ahi Purl Bad Ge Af Mutroo

Troop Withdrawals From Cuba Reported By Steamer

Havana dispatch notes evacuation of troops and engineers under Col Liver and Col Geore FE. Warieg with U S board visiting Cuban camp sites. They plan to stay at Hotel Pardie and inspect camps along Cabangs stretch for dryness, water, and health advantages. Scorpion crew report on Mariel sanitary conditions and garrison status. Mexican Red Cross sends 7000 gold for six soldiers returning to Spain. Admiral Lampeot recovers. Dr Lulbe says no cause for alarm.

Havana Eleut Hart Spain Foraker Wade Mariel Pinar del Ilo Alfonso XH Charles Gould Department of Justice Connecion U. S Lulbe

Terrible Fall Injures H. A. Barrett at Rock Island Site

H. A. Barrett of 1318 Tyler Street North Topeka, a foreman on the Rock Island roundhouse project at Phillipsturg, fell 35 feet from the roof in darkness while workers labored into the night. He sustained a badly fractured arm and severe bruising to the head and shoulders and is hospitalized at Stormont.

HA Barrett H. A Barrett Rock Island Tyler Street North Topeka Stormont Hospital Barrett Phillipsturg Kan

Primitive travel notice for Ames K U game transport

In Ames Iowa a rail schedule notes a trip via the Pacific line to Topeka. The train departs in the evening, with arrival options at 6 10 pm or 8 19 pm the same night or next day. The one fare is 73 cents for the round trip.

Lawrence Ames Iowa K. WU Topeka K. U Prion Pacific

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