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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1898

Page

12

Tramp Finds A Wife In Bed With Youthful Sweetheart

A weary wanderer named William Hoyle, previously in Canada, encounters Marie Hanna in a hotel room after seeking shelter from sleet. She helps him avoid arrest, recalling they were childhood friends in Cleveland. The next day he secures work and the two plan to marry soon.

Finghamtot Bingshutrton Haw Astor Uist William Hoyié Canada Foundry Binghamton Tealey Lestershire Dairy Association Hoagie Marie Hanna Hoyle Marie Cleveland

Ohio officer interprets new child labor law limits

Cincinnati officials inform school commissioner T Lewis TP Bons that the new child labor and truancy act tightens rules on minors. It bans work during school terms and vacations, restricts hours for under 16, and requires cooperation between school authorities and inspectors to enforce the law statewide.

Cincinnnati Get. T.lewis Bons Brake Ohio Monnet Kehook Kira Engisiit Ake Ben Br Uribe Prewisina

Madness Nurse Mrs O Brien Loyal Dreamer to Riches

New York Oct 31 Mrs Lisa O'Brien wife of a man on Ward's Island for ten years among the insane was taken to Bellevue hospital for examination of her sanity Her mind is said to be influenced by constant association with inmates of the asylum and she spoke of Vanderbilts millions building castles and diamonds The case will be reviewed by Doctors Fitch and Wildman with possible transfer to the asylum if found insane

New York Lisa O'Brien Manhattan Bellevue Hospital Hague Fitch Wildman Ghent

Nicaragua Canal Promoters Inspect Drainage Channel

Rear Admiral P. F. G. Walker and General C. Hulties, leading advocates of the Nicaragua canal, arrive in Chicago for a day of inspections. Guided by Lyman E. Cooley and Isham Randolph, they study the canal zone to gauge construction steps and cost estimates, predicting American ships will sail to Pacific ports within years.

Nicaragua Chicago PF. G. Walker Gen. C. Hulties Nicaragua Canal Admiral Walker Pacific Atlantic Nicarezuan Canal

Melon Growers Angry Over Rocky Ford Returns

State Senator Swink criticizes Rocky Ford melon association over unpaid financial returns and market issues. He says growers expected higher profits from shipments to the East, noting lower quality fruit and missed market opportunities. Officials study causes to prevent a repeat next year while planning the annual meeting.

Rocky Ford Association Denver Rocky Sears Uwe

Bigger Army Sought. 75,000 Standing Force Urged

Washington October 21 Secretary Alger will push for a larger standing army. He has not fixed a figure, but plans to argue for at least a substantial增crease. The president favors peace but may back additions to meet territorial gains and garrison needs. General Miles supports a regular army increase.

Washington Alger United States Nelson AL Miles

St Paul Chicken Story Spurs Prairie Bird Capers

Three sportsmen including a New York society man traveled from St Paul to North Dakota to shoot prairie chickens. They shot three tricks full and were stopped near Fargo by a game warden who detained them and collected $50 each to let them go. The warden joked about being mean and joked he could fine them $100 for all birds in their baggage. The St Paul group praised the warden as a good fellow.

Pata Aunn New York Society North Dakota St. Paul Fargo Anelly Vika St Paul

New Color Photography At Chicago University Lecture

Chicago reports a color photography method shown at the University of Chicago. Dr James Breasted lectured on the pyramids of the Nile while 35 cadets from Culver Military Academy performed a campus drill. The new invention reproduced all pyramid colors for vivid photographic study.

Chicago Col University of Chicago James Fr. Breasted Culever Miliary Academy Ebrentsted

Rebels Evacuate Paco as Insurrection Shrinks in Manila

A Manila dispatch reports insurgent general Pip Pilar agrees to evacuate Paco on October 25, sealing American control of Manila. Cavite and Manila rest under American hands as Filipino resistance weakens. Aguinaldo seeks Spanish terms, urges funds, and calls for mobilization across the islands while health conditions show slight improvement.

Cavite Manila New York Hierald Pip Pilar Paco Aquinnite MaXetoulas Malelos Agulusida

Big addition of horses to be made to East stables

New York Oct 1 plans for the forthcoming turf season detail a large influx of horses to eastern stables. Prominent owners and notable trainers are reportedly preparing new entrants, with bets and nominations shaping up for major stakes at Moror Park and related venues. Expected changes include potential reappearances of familiar colors and a push to expand folded stables before spring races.

New York Moreswek Rae Inek Joper Lana Joyeier Alba Promucs Ethelbert O. J. P. Belmont Joyner Richard Croker Mel Fell PV Alexander Boden J. B. Hagrin Moria Park Castleton Ramapoa Pordham Morris Park Je Martin Park

Tobacco Trust Fails as Continental Scheme Falls Apart

New York Oct 21 The planned Continental Tobacco Company to absorb unprofitable plug factories and harmonize codes will not form Wall Street underwriters are told their services are unnecessary The plug tobacco sector accuses American Tobacco of pressuring to seize their plants books and customer lists News from St Louis and New Orleans notes Liggett Myers leading a new minor producer bloc The trust still controls about 45 million pounds annual plug tobacco with overall output near 73.6 million pounds

Wall Street New York American Tobacco Company Continental Tobacco Company Plug Tobacco American ‘Tobacco Company Plu Tobacco Leulaville St. Louis Liggett & Myers Trust Ping

Open Por Settlemen Market Move On San Carlos Deer Creek Fields

The Tucson office announces a November 1 auction to restore the San Carlos Deer Creek coal fields to the public domain. Survey plans place the southern boundary on a White Mountain Yodkun reservation line, highlighting rich coal deposits with low sulphur content and surrounding iron ore and amber resources.

Tucson, Aris White Mountain San Carlos Deer Creek Pripeipally

Topeka Store Ad Lists Varied Fabric Prices and Goods

Topeka's Great Cash Department Store promotes numerous fabric and textile items with prices and varieties. Listings include unbleached Canton flannel, outing flannels, fleece-lined fabrics, woolen cassimers, cottons, and prints. The ad emphasizes low crowd-attracting prices and broad selection for garments and home goods.

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Bargain Underwear Plums From Valley Stock Room

Advertises a selection of discounted undergarments labeled best Valley plums. Lists numerous lot numbers and prices for women’s, men’s, misses, and children’s items including Oneita grey union suits, heavy rib underwear, wool vests, and undershirts with sizes and approximate pricing.

Official bootblack proposal to run NYPD stations explained

New York police officials consider Eugene Guerin’s plan to employ bootblacks in every station house for one dollar a month with a four thousand dollar annual contribution to the Pension fund. Guerin claims a net profit of seventy two thousand dollars, while officers would pay for shoe and clothes care. Also noted is a suit against Mrs. John B. Tanner for four hundred dollars by George Hur- rie & Co. with action delayed until governor’s celebration.

New York Firet Elven Eugene Guerin Beookiin Plier Vesterdas Guerin Placi Bootbisck Greater Poller Pension Fund Pensley John BR. Tanner

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