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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1899

Page

2

Lipton Still Hopes To Win Americas Cup Battle

Sir Thomas Lipton, defeated in the race, praised the winner and the sport, vowing to try again. He credited Columbia with the victory, lamented missing Mr Fife, and thanked opponents for fair, generous treatment.

Ike Thomas Columbia Henry Gurdette Sir Thom&a Sir Thomas Herreshott Desgners Fife Columtia Mr. Fife Tamlin Hogarth von Eerie Thomas Liptoy Gentienen Hall Fort Hancock Erty Sandy Hook RM. Little GQ B. C London United States Goysiee Burdett Henry le Neuf Thomas Lipton Chicago

Commendable plan by Topeka Commonwealth Club urged for returning Kansas soldiers

The Topeka Commonwealth Club founded by Annis L. Diggs calls Kansans to aid Twentieth Kansas veterans returning home. It urges immediate employment measures and proposes committees across clubs to ensure sustainable work, preventing disheartenment and reliance on charity. The plan stresses the need for durable self respect and stable futures for enlisted men amid winter.

Topeka Commonwealth Club Annié L. Digws State Mbraman Kansas Alla Adjutant General Gindea Commonwrelth Club Commonwealth of Kanzas Peter Hinse Land State Department of Labor Hannes Bors

State Insurance Official Calls Out Fraud Claim

Polly of Old Wayne Life Insurance Co Indianapolis says the firm is a fraternal assessment company not the one the superintendent referenced. He claims his company has not applied to do business in Kansas and officers were unaware of the new law.

Polly Old Wayne Life Insurance Company Indianapolis Ind State Insurance Department xilWin I Sail Alm 1 & Journal Reporter Ingurasce Kansas Price Legia Kansas Curtis Leavenworth Congressman Curtis Campuigning Leavenworth County Boling Jame Reed Lee Alvo Yamaberinda Browent Simone

Ottawa Wholesale Grocery Company Incorporated

Ottawa Wholesale Grocery company formed with capital stock of 20000 dollars. Directors listed as Witla Wallace Mrs N Wallace 13 St Sheldon RE Shavian and J P Williams. Ottawa praises the new enterprise as a source of local pride.

Ottawa Wholesale Grocery Company Witla, Wallace N. Wallace St Sheldon RE. Shavian J. P. Williams Ottawa

Volume of Business Expands as Prices Rise in 1900s Trade

New York October reports G Dun’s Weekly Review of Trade shows continued business expansion despite higher prices. Demand remains strong, with widespread price increases and crowded industries. Cotton and wool demand stays robust, exports up, and foreign markets steady. Copper and tin soften. iron and steel markets remain active with full orders ahead, but coke delivery constrained by Connellsville shortage. U.S. and Canada failures rise modestly.

New York G. Dun'& Co South Africa England Pacific Bashila Byulnat Nepal American Woolen Company Qaen Pittsburg Chicago Bome Connellsville Jake United States Canada

Dramatic Irish Comedy Tonight at Grand Opera House

Irish comedy drama Dear Hearts of Ireland will play at the Grand Opera House tonight with Myles McCarthy and company. Albany notes call it a theatrical treat with a youthful star, a fine baritone, and strong vocal numbers. Also on stage Two Merry Tramps at Crawford theater Monday and Tuesday with a male quartet and full musical contingent. Richards Pringle present an up ep comedy Georgia minstrels Wednesday with a large company and lavish costumes.

Grand Opera House Myles McCarthy Albany Exchange Leceam Crawford Theater Mumea

Gentlemen's Driving Club Matinee Attracts Large Crowd

Large audience lines the speedway stands for a Friday matinee by the Gentlemen's Driving Club. Eleven entered horses plus many exercising carriages. Winners include Lends cue with Madge C. and Gray Dan with O K ups, with prizes ranging from blankets to laprobes and driving bridges.

Gentlemen's Driving Club Speedway Cyrus Leland, Jr Golden Rod Dr. Pritchard Lends Cue D. O. Crane Madge C. D W. Kent Wille Nathan Teach Columbus Maid Lynda Columbu Maid Madge C. Wild Emilie C. H. Sampson C. K W. C. Hamilton Gray Dan G. J. Bradshaw George B Vanity O. K J.P. Farnsworth Toywood Dr. 3. B. Martin May ER. W. Benediets Bithe Frank H. Foster Mildred W Sluck Roy Wood Stilite Raywood Frst May Gold Dust Clan Bille

Bignin g Ball Players and League Talks

Chicago reports indicate John T Brush alone among league partners remains unfazed by rival league talk. President and players discuss contracts as remaining stars hesitate to sign. St Louis contingent shows limited confidence in the new league, with only four signing before disbandment. Powell O'Connor Blake and Wallace refuse to sign, not due to belief in the new league.

Chicago John T. Brush Brush Cincinnati Callahan Donahue St. Louie Powell O'Connor Blake Wallace

St. Louis Team Turmoil Claimed Amid Stormy Season

Internal rifts marked a stormy season for the St. Louis squad as members clashed throughout the year and largely separated as enemies. A player later recounts a mutiny during a trip when seven men tried to leave, and it took hours for Tebeau to broker a truce.

St. Louis Tebeau

Choynski Wins Knockout Victory Over Ryan in Seventh Round

California boxer Joe Choynski defeated Australian Jimmy Ryan at Broadway Athletic Club in New York. Ryan tired and groggy after a fierce bout, finally knocked out in the seventh round at 2:35, with Choynski maintaining sharp jabs and decisive right hands throughout the match.

Jimmy Ryan New York Joe Choynski California Australia Broadway Athledie Club Choynski Kyran Ryan Thrawchout Chornaki Joe Melenn Fegan Choynaki Teferee Cheynek

Dahlen May Play For Anson In Chicago Rumor

Chicago rumors say Dahlen has a written promise of a large salary to join Anson's rival league club. Brooklyn players in Philadelphia claim the deal exists, while Dahlen declines comment and Anson avoids committing, noting he would welcome the star if he had a team.

Chicago Bil Linien Brooklyn Anson Philadelphia Dahlen

Drake University Football Team Arrives for Kansas Clash

Lawerence Kan Oct The Drake university football team arrived from Des Moines Iowa last evening The Drake men show confidence to win the game today A number of backers accompany the squad and Mesers Whiffen and Gores are listed for reserve and umpiring duties Local interest centers on the outcome as trains bring spectators expected to fill the stands

Lawterce Kan Drake University Des Moines Iowa Drake N Nmber Coseh’ Potter Kansas University Becker University Whiffen Kansas City Washburn Gores Rae Grea Mia Sue Pei Wren Rey Eit

High School Triumph Over Campbell University Team

Topeka High School faced Campbell University on neutral ground in a football game played without a gridiron. The score was 0 to 0 with both teams showing defensive dominance and no decisive winner. Foyt 9 cited as a growing sports figure amid the muddled report.

Foyt 9 Fridey Topeka High School Campbell Universits Erie Victoria

Philadelphia Triumph Over Brooklyn In Wet Weather Game

Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3 in a soggy Friday contest noted for better hitting. The Brooklyn odds and weather disrupted play while Donovan credited Philadelphia’s strong offense. An injury blocked a Brooklyn push and tomorrow's game could decide standings.

Philadelphia Brooklys Brooklyn N. X Philadeiphie Poe Donovan Pilties Noel Browkt Cotien Ted Scure

The California Limited Wire Brings Aristocratic Comfort

An advertisement describes the California Limited as an exclusivelyPullman train with sleeper cars Buffet Smoking Observation and Dining cars. It legs topeka and Ticket office King. Several unrelated items include cures for coughs a matrimonial note and a joke about labor and wealth.

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