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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1899

Page

7

Lombard Italian Grand Opera at Crawford Theater

Dramatic events unfold as the Lombard Italian Grand Opera company performs Monday and Tuesday at Crawford Theater. The week drew strong crowds and praise for the production, with star performers and the ensemble receiving acclaim for a refined display of Italian opera.

Lombard Italian Grand Opera Crawford Theater Hanses Lynter Shah Sora Alin Beni Ts Peveral NEW Crawford Theatre Cae Grand Opera Company Jheletto

Coal costs rise as wages push prices higher

A fragmentary Chicago Tribune passage shows Mrs. Cougwater and Mr. Chugwater debating increased coal costs and rising recorder wages, with strained dialogue about hardship and pay. The garbled text reflects a local concern over inflation affecting households and services.

Chicage Tribune

Miss Anderson Wins 32 Mile Race At Convention Hall

Tillie Anderson, American champion, wins a fierce 32 mile race at Convention Hall in 1.5 hours. Riders Lisette Giaw, Ida Peterson, Lizzie Glow and Alice Adame contend as crowd of about 2000 Newsboys guests watches a close finish with Anderson narrowly ahead after a demanding sprint. Lisette Giaw claims wheel foul not upheld.

Kansans City Tillie Anderson America Convention Hall Lintte Lizaie Giaw Ida Peterson Toter Nary Permet Fon Bane Orw Aimhages Jack Prince Ved m Pinto Timoon Anderson Poderson Fate Giannes Abe Adam Ain Packont Furkaus Gerson Alten Lise de Giaw Piewiy Piewiy Wh Ine Cane Petered. the Name Atee(eh. Wie Pestiw At A Jnstance Nish Arie Serson Tuia Eume Jier Lizzie Glow Ny Alben Tia Bhherson Curse Oluome Lisette Alice Adame Maurice Laeray Carte Ginn May Carrie Olann Jed Worfhe

High School Team Defeats Washburn Second Eleven

The high school team defeated Washburn second eleven Friday at noon by 10 to 8, improving teamwork since a tied 20 minute halves contest last week. Key players included Kiene, Hunter, and A. ae with Williams praised as strong material. Lineup featured Witang center, McCall, Griggs, and A. Griggs at left tackle.

Wishburn Washburn Williams Kiene Hunter A.ae High School Witang McCall Nelark Griggs Sue Icon A. Griggs Eee

Haskell Indians to Face Missouri Tigers in Columbia

The Haskell Institute Indians, comprised of players from seven tribes and nine states including Michigan California and Dakota, arrived in Columbia Mo to play the Missouri Tigers. Coached by Shorty Hamel the 340 pound former Kansas guard the team is in good condition and seeks the season’s most important game with no league standings at stake in Columbia.

Lawrence Indians Missouri Tigers Columbia Haskell Institute Indians Tigers Powers Michigan California Dakota Turkio College Ottawa Acore Kansas University Kansas Shorty Hamel J. F. Vanda

Owl Club Meet Promises Athletic Exhibition Tonight

The Topeka Owl club schedules a Tuesday night program at the Late House featuring George Bennett and Orrie Morris known as Sunflower in a four round sparring match. Joe Curry, fresh off a ten round win over Beare, will perform a five round base punching showcase. John Wilson performs ten fancy back and wing steps, while Tommy Bears joins Joe Piedeking for four rounds before a battle royal leading to a ten round main bout with Charles Caldwell of Denver.

Topeka Owl Club George Bennett Orrie Morris Sunifower Joe Curry Beare John Wilsom Tommy Bears Joe Piedeking Charles Caldwell Denver

Ordered Sale Of Tommy Britton At Madison Square Garden

Lexington Kentucky October 14 horsemen traded and sold horses. The Austrian firm W Echisinger Co of Vienna bought from 1.5 late today. A mare named Aristine by Constantine, dam Lena by Alycone, fetched 32000. Halley.

Lexington W. Echisinger & Co Vienna Bou Imare Aristine Constantine Dam ‘Lena Alycone Halley

Arist crut Sale and Breeding Move Report

Bros Woodford countr sold the brown stallion Arist crut to Austrian buyers for $24, with dam foweens by Ali cantare. The horse will be studied in Vienna. Hid Tipton received notice to consign Tommy Britton at 2:08 to the Tipton Fasig vale in Madison Square Garden on November 20. Jerry Allis of Minnesota may quit the trotting business.

Western League Averages Highlight Patchy Detroit Form

The Western League season summary highlights Detroit’s struggles with fluctuating batting and pitching. Sam Dugan of Lane Warren leads with notable performances, while Chicago shows mixed results. Cincinnati and Indianapolis contend for positions as Cronia Cractanatis and Rexh post mixed records. Beott shifts from Indianapolis to Cincinnati, and Danny Friend posts a 3-12 line.

Chicngs Uct Vateman Seterd Pesnon Detroit Sam Dugan Lane Waren Spurs Davis Si Teo Crewfore Cincinatti Recruit Denethe Chicago Ansverase Lorisville Foboke Cronia Cractanatis Dames Rexh Beott Tadianapolis Ciantnnesd Danny Friend Gephan Eames Denger Anson Dude Burke Jean Easy Hoghever Sharon Fearreth Rot Gelee Ith Minarapolin Deteott Itwaukes Todtan Js E. Paul Ign

The Frenchman Sold and Its Adverse Marketing Tale

The Frenchman sold at auction with notes on earnings and rivals. Affected by Neale of Lexington and Doctor Crowley, the event underscores the horse’s lineage, including connections to The Frenchman’s dam and Colonel FW. Labeled with skepticism about full sister matches, the deal ties to U.S. racing lore and notable owners like McDonald and Queen.

Louis Sethe Carter Neale Crowle Miter Neale St. Ile Iast Hareg Carnation Fewnon Bostan Keaney Stewan John’ T. Hughes Beronre Kentuces Crowley America McDonald Catonel FW Lene Macol Durtin Cule Lemp Tile Ety

Football at Lawrence Reveals Schedule Changes

Tawrenes dispatch from Oct. 14 reports the Kansas University board delays a football game against Nebraska to Lincoln on November, adjusts room arrangements, and lists other Jayhawks matches. Multiple scheduling notes reference dates in November and October with team names and venues.

Tawrenes West The Kansas University Mamakers Pam Kanes Nebraska Univernities Lincoln Elliott Kansans WHS Roomie Dndth Curve Jayhawkers Mole University Iether Au Aires Oniam Geteber Otsee Otters Taouin SP Vive Mutual Titi Peapes Kans Beg Pete Renee Ell Kanens Okahoma Gaia

Races At Lexin oron Feature Slow Start And Heat Upsets

In a murky recap from the Lexington meeting the day’s feature trotting race ran with a cautious start as favorites and longshots swapped places. Charley Werr faded after leading, others like Lacie and Felis contested the heats with notable upsets and payoffs across the purse events including the 2:28 class trotting and a purse of 3000 in various divisions.

Phire Charley Fagin Lacie Forbes Mere van & Mére Fale Vaton ‘von Trig Bain Chasey Hert Marek

Kid McPartland Defeats Gwen Zeigler in Close 25 Round Bout

New York October 14 Kid McPartland won a decision over Gwen Zeigler after twenty five hard rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club before a 3500 crowd. Both fighters were battered with sustained exchanges. McPartland led much of the bout though Zeigler rallied in spots, including a late surge in rounds seventeen to twenty five.

M'Partland Zeigler New York Kid McPartland Gwen Zegler Philadelphia Broadway Athletic Club Gore Roucha

Mosse Engaged to Coach State Normal Team at Warrensburg

Warrensburg Mo Oct 14 Arthur Mosse former Kan sas Jayhawks captain has been secured to coach the State Normal team here He will stay two weeks and already the team shows marked improvement under his hand Arthur Mosse known for leadership and coaching skill joins the local program to guide the squad.

Warrensburg Arthur Mosse Kansan Jayhawks Bosse

Fitzsimmons to Box Dunkhorst in Chicago Six Round Bout

Fitzgerald Fitzsimmons plans a return to the ring meeting Dunkhorst of Syracuse in Chicago. Reed Fitsimmons' manager wired Ed Dunk s to arrange a six round bout in Chicago, with the event slated for October.

Dunkhorst Syracuse Chicago N. Y Reed Fitsimmons Martin

Monarch Athletic Club Night Scout Duel Near October

Dunkhorst accepts to meet Maher after October 2 at the Monarch Athletic Club in this city with Dunkhorst aiming to win. Ottawa University and KSUL Lawrence clash October 14 as Ottawa’s team, lighter in weight, shows steady improvement. Meehan injures knee but expects practice next week. lineup lists Atwood Peterson Baughman Newell Hess Gill Evans Lamberton Priest Nichol with Hess to fill renter.

Dunkhorst Om Senditian Peter Maher Monarch Athletic Club Piteinimons Maher Fussimmons Ottawa Ksul Lawrence Ottawa University Baskell Kansas Atwood Peterson Baughman Newell Hess Gill Evans Lamberton Priest Nichol Ett KU Renter Meehan

National League Boston and Brooklyn score by innings report

Fragmented box score text from a National League game report mentions Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn with stray names and partial score data. The readable segments indicate inning by inning scoring and players Dunn Warren Becks Morar and others in a rough cluster of teams.

Boston Wes Gogogrege Plubadeipla feo _ rata Becks Villadelphia Piattan Morar Brooklyn Tanita Bultiraure Gocottees Raiteen Iprooklyn Dunn and Warren Pittsburg Boore

Topeka's Second Mayor Lorenzo Dow Dies in New York

Lorenzo Dow, second mayor of Topeka and founder figure, died at his New York home at 72. Born in Paris, he joined the Forty Niners, helped found Virginia City, and served on the supreme court. An inventor during the Civil War, he produced the Dow cartridge and later ran timber, mahogany, and other exports before aiding Silverton's growth.

Lorenzo Dow Topeka New York Dow Loring Farnsworth Ilegal Paris Virginia City Kansas Supreme Court Mr. Dow Mr. Bow South America Hie Alna Dowst Colorado

Mustered Out Kanaaz Regiment Heads Home From San Francisco

The Twentieth Kanaaz musters out on November 3 in San Francisco after a three-train departure on the evening of the same day. The regiment, quartered at the Presidio, expects one month’s pay next Monday and returns with numerous curios from Manila and Japan. A notable capture is a Spaniard from San Fernando joining Kansan plans, while Will Snow’s body remains unfound after the Tartar incident. Memorial services will be held by the San Francisco Press Club, with Katsane invited.

San Francisco Stanley Lom An-_ glen Kaneas Presidio George W. Mills Manila Japan San Fernando Kansan Will Snow

State House Decorated With Electric Lights by Executive Council

A large display will light the State House for the Twenty Sixth Kansas celebration. The Executive Council has raised 1500 from contingent funds to spend about 1200 on 25 arches and lighting for entrances. Grounds and buildings will be illuminated to a daylight brightness with electric motto globes adorning walls, work to begin Monday.

United States State House Mott Kansas Executive Council

Chanute Faces Gas Fight Over City Regulation and Standard Oil Contract

Chanute residents contest a gas contract with Standard Oil while a legislated city authority seeks to regulate utilities. City officials plan to file an original proceeding in the supreme court to force adherence to local ordinances governing gas companies and secure a ruling on the legal authority behind the contract. Strong natural gas finds in Chanute bolster the push to source gas locally and curb pricing.

Chanute Standard Ol Company Negdesha Citiizens Supreme Court H. P. Farrelly Senate Charles A. Cox Standata Ol Company

Curtis Convert debate mirrored in Sabetha Star critique

The Sabetha Star urges caution in the district race noting the belabored controversy and argues two Congressmen would harm equal representation. It endorses Dalley for at large and credits Chas Curtin with a decade in Congress and strong party backing, suggesting Uncle Cyrus aims at personal aggrandizement.

Sabetha Star Nemaha Chas. Curtin Congress Republican Cyrus

Pyramid Pile Cure Offers Cure for Piles Says Readers

An advertisement claims the Pyramid Pile Cure treats all forms of piles including itching and bleeding without surgery. Testimonials from Mrs. M. C. Hinkley Major Dean and others describe long battles with piles, noting complete or lasting relief after trying the cure. Products priced at 50 cents to $1 per package, made by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich. Sold by most druggists.

MC. Hinkley Stississippi St. Indianapolis Columbus Ohio D. Reed South Lions Mich Pyramid Druz Co Marshall, Mich

Dr Williamis Pink Pills for Pale People Condensed Claim

Fragmentary OCR suggests a historical药 line praising Williamis Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure or life extender. The readable bits mention restoring vigor and vitality though details are unclear and sources are not verifiable. The item resembles a promotional or patent medicine claim from a bygone era.

Williamis

Smith of Lincoln Seeks Populist Nomination to Congress

Lincoln County Reacts as E. D. Smith of Lincoln enters the Sixth District race for the Populist nomination. Smith, 34, serves as Lincoln County Superintendent and chairs the Populist county central committee, aiding three state platforms. Editor A. H. Walt praises his campaign vigor and Lincoln’s openness to good congressional timber, while Bailey is renominated for congressman at large and Curtis urged for re-election.

Ing Mitteeman the Star Bailey Congress Lincoln County E. D. Smith Lincoln A. H. Walt The Lincoln Beacon Smith Fiee Filth Fiith

Sunday Church Services Across Four Congregations

Sunday church activities fill the schedule at multiple locales. Rev J. presides at the Progressive Spiritual Union meeting on Wannes Avenue, with morning and afternoon services and Sunday school at Cumberland Presbyterian and United Presbyterian congregations. The ministerial union convenes Monday evening to discuss parish care, while Spiritualist gatherings occur at Lin LT hall with spiritual readings. Public attendance urged for varied worship events and youth programs.

Progressive Wannes Avenue Sth Ats Eirvets Huntoon Street Cumberland Presbyterian Church Mornee Fluntoon Polkstreeis Christian Endeavor P.m Fiet United “Presbyterian Tepake Avenue McKirahen Holt James Champs Wit United Brethren Church New Chutel Ith Andey Shepherd Bigerge de Kev Mekhitahan Ministerial Union Bane Lin LT Hall Sixth Street Rom Sunda Aia Taylor E. A. Bouatvenn Golock I. F Dastor Viton Vaud Enworth Nooa

Lehigh Valley Railroad Brings Niagara Route Scenic Diamond Express

Travel ad extols eastward trip to New York via Lehigh Valley Railroad. Highlights include unmatched scenery through river gorges and matter of fact mention of dining cars and meals. Notes ticketing through New York agents.

Lehigh Valley Railroad

Figen lecture and scattered church notices in Topeka

Fragmented page notes a 720 lecture by Dex and a Taare Be Payne event with Thea Wagner, plus numerous church services and classes. Mentions Rev J. Loe and Rev Counterssna, Epworth singing, Sunday schedules, sermon topics like Lamentation, and references to Topeka Baptist Church on Sotoe streets with concerns about a substitution fraud.

Figen Dex Taare Be Payne Aire Thea Wagner Ainut Grove Mt. Eephuirety Gorter Tath Harrison J. Eloe Tustar T. A. m. Prancing Py Coe Oorm van Buren Otrenia P.m Epworth Simgin Soren Bom Justine Intermediste C. BE Topeka

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