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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1898

Page

2

Romantic Ohio Wedding at Columbus Union Depot

In Columbus on Oct 22 Mra Nunsis F Wade of Hoancks Virginia and Dr. Thom as F Taylor of Danville California, both previously married, wed after meeting as lovers in youth. A minister joined them in a Panishedie smoking car at the depot. fifteen minutes later they departed for California.

Columbus Mra Nunsis F. Wade Hoancks Thomas F. Taylor Danville Cal Cughood Union Depot California

Electric Power Plant Planned for Malta by London Syndicate

Dr B J Ithcoft, London syndicate representative, arrives to arrange an immense electric power plant at Malta to be fed from the Lake Park reservoir. He reports guaranteed funding upon local mining leaders’ assurances and plans to return to London for final arrangements. The facility would supply electricity from the Lake Park reservoir seven cities west of the area.

Lendon Capital Malta Leastville Cot B. J. ‘Ithcoft London Rico Focal Lake Park

War Tax Staying Debate Echoes Through Washington

Commissioner NB Scott begins the annual report framework to be sent to the secretary of the treasury. He may advocate repealing parts of the war tax especially the additional tax on tobacco and mortgage and commercial emissions, while opposing a full repeal and arguing the war debt must be paid under the statute.

Washington Wet NB Scott Secretary of the Treasury Scott

French Marines Arrive to Guard Pekin Legation

News from Pekin reports French marines requested by the minister arrived to guard the legation. A Belgian syndicate reportedly refused the Pekin Fankow railroad first payment. A Tapniees settlement nears the German settlement.

Whey Pekin Haakon London The Chronicle Pekin Seyn Giepatch Helgian Pekin-Fankow

Odd Fellows Increase Membership and Finances Report

Lansing reports Grand Lodge Odd Fellows growth with 4089 members during the test quarter and 0 funds used for relatives. A Bay City meeting will extend the Grand Lodge session while Toledo notes a fatal bone disease case with jaw growth and medical journal references.

Lansing Mich Grand Ledee Odd Fellows Bay City Eas

Porto Ricans Squabble Over Offices Under Brooke Rule

News from San Juan Porto Rico October reports political tension as autnomist cabinet members Rivera Biango Lopez Cerbimu el are kept in office by General Brooke. American authorities deem them fit to maintain stability while Spanish officers depart. Oath taken by Porto Rico judges. foreign port dues rise. pesthouse rates increase. health officials push sanitation reforms.

San Juan Porto Rico Monsuso Rivera Council of Secretaries Senor Biango Treasury Benor Lopez Justice Senor Cerbinuel Interior Ortasa Macha Montevideo Incaafara Bréchemin Hatde~ Koper United States Superior Court of Porto Tico Iter Spain San Juan Barracks

New Sorosis President Faces Shoe Advertisement Fallout

In New York on October 22 Boreals society members clashed over president Mia Mary Lyon Dame Hall authorizing Sheeman to publicize a footwear ad. The ensuing scandal led to Hall resignations, a special meeting, and a new president, Dennison, amid fallout and a stern debate on club branding. The report also notes the North Central Kansas Teachers Association gathering in Concordia starting Thanksgiving for three days.

New York Mia Mary Lyon Dame Hall Helme Surosia Halt North Central Teachers’ Association Concordia Oct North Central Kansas Teachers’ Association

Cigars for the "Boys" at Topeka state office plot

An unofficial Populist election ploy is alleged as a man claimed to be a reformer informed Delbert Stryker that cigars would be distributed to "the boys" seven miles south of town. Delbert checked with the treasury and found a prior similar tale led to a $140 payment for cigars, with officials doubting the story and noting past misuse.

Topeka Dirintendent Tantlest Stryker Prof. Amis Delbert Stryker Bond Professor Stryker Dolbart Comme Cere Delbert Pinto Willane Williams Williaeial Miami County

Opera Begins Early in New York to Stage Wagner Trilogy

New Yorkers will experience the Bayreuth fashion in opera this season as the whole Wagner trilogy is arranged for three evenings. To fit the full cycle, performances will start at 6 30 p m, prompting controversy over dinner hours and costumes. The change may sacrifice dinner schedules, with theatergoers hoping New York dining will improve on St Hayreath.

Bayreuth New York New St Hayreath

Oriental magic wrong. Hindoo theosophist found guilty

Prof RD Leon, claiming Hindu mystic status, was convicted of larceny in Grand Hapits Michigan and sentenced to five years in Jackson penitentiary. The case centered on alleged oriental mysteries as Leon taught last summer.

Michigan Penitentiary Grand Hapits Mich Get RD. Leon Jackson Allegro Leon

Scott's Emulsion Promoted For Nervous Ailments

A medical teacher and another doctor praise cod liver oil and hypophosphites as powerful for nervous disorders. The combined Scott's Emulsion is recommended for nervousness neuralgia sciatica insomnia and brain exhaustion with a price of $100 in dragnet advertising from New York.

Scott

Theosophy Cure Leads to a Noted Society Scandal

A prominent society woman sought psychic healing from a Hindu lecturer who promised to double her husband’s savings. He instructed her to place 3300 in a box and seal it for sixty days. When she opened it, the box was empty and she exposed the scheme by having Leon arrested.

Tandler Leon

Americas at Auction: Edwards Sells Rare Bible Collection

Philadelphia on October 22, Howard Edwards offered over 2000 volumes, including the Aitkin Bible the first English Bible printed in America. The sale features early American editions and items on the Revolution era, with notes on R Aitkin’s Pope's Head Market Street printing.

Howard Edwards Aitkin Philadelphia Walnut Street America R. Aitkin Pope's Head Pennay Vauth

Vanderbilt Sloane Engaged to J B Hammond

New York Oct 22 An engagement of wide interest was announced today Mixes Firly Vanderbilt Sloane second daughter of Mr and Mrs William Douglas Sloane and granddaughter of W H Vanderbilt to John H Hammond son of General John H Hammond who was chief of General Sherman’s staff and later commanded a division under General Thomas in the Civil War No date set for marriage but likely in New York next spring with festivities at the new house Hammond educated at Phillips Exeter Yale Columbian Law School and a New York bar member

W. H. Vanderbilt John B. Hammond New York Mixes Firly Vanderbilt Sloane Mfr William Douglas Sloane Oan H. Hammond John H. Hammond Sherman Thomas Mica Sloane Phillips Academy Exeter Yale University Columbian University Law School New House

Mother of 30 Children in Indiana Sets State Record

An Indiana woman aged 40 has borne the state's thirtieth child, a boy described as very full of life, surpassing a prior record of 29. The report also notes other large families in Indiana, including a Marion county man with 12 children and a couple with six pairs of twins. Harvard enrollment figures show 4,197 names, with 3,774 students, and a fresh freshman class of 470.

Indiana Anderson Ind Sirs Carter Manis Frdisna James Dorsey Marion County Aire Harvard Cambridge Maia Burrard Tory miGent Tie

Dramatic Hoyt Comedy At Crawford Theater

This afternoon matinee features Hoyt's A Bunch of Keys at Crawford theater with a repeat tonight. Tickets range 25 to 66 cents, seating for Herrmann act next Wednesday opens Monday, prices 25 to 75 cents. Herrmann brings Salon de Enchantments Elixir Vitae and Night in Japan plus Adelaide Herrmann dances The Black Butterfly La Satanisque Silver Clouds for a bold illusion show.

Hoyt Crawford Theater Herrmann Sean Herrmann Leger Japan Adelaide Leon Herrmann Adelaide Herrmann

Typhoid Raging Among Troops in State Homes

Major H N Boyd assistant adjutant reports many Twenty first and Twenty second regiment soldiers are confined at home with typhoid and other fevers. He says the fever germs were contracted in camp and some men initially served while sick, but returned home and collapsed into bed with raging fevers.

H. N. Boyd Boyd

New York Capital to Back Kansas City Street Railway

James P. D. Livingston of New York elected president and S. M. Jarvis of New York named vice president of the Northeastern Electric Railway of Kansas City. This marks the first step toward bringing substantial New York capital into the city’s street railway system. Extensions franchises are expected to be sought soon, with lines projected into areas currently lacking street rail service.

Skamses City James PD Ltv Ingston New York S. M. Jarvis Northeastern Electric Railway Kansas City Livingston

Burglary scheme alarm follows wooden horse ruse

New York police report a growing burglary scheme: a couch is delivered to a wealthy home under false pretenses that it was sent or bought by a family member. A thief hides inside, then two men return to claim the crate and the hidden loot, concealing the ruse.

New York Devery

New York Stock Exchange to Erect Magnificent Building

New York Oct 2 The New York Stock Exchange has bought the old Western Union Telegraph building on Broad street and will immediately erect a new structure that will eclipse any in America. The board’s action was ratified at a meeting of business. While the exact price was not public, it is said $875,000 was paid for the site. Architects will begin work at once.

Waldorf-Astoria Hall Jyst Bhs Eas New York New York Stock Telchange Western Union Telegraph Broad Street America Exchange Board of Governors

Daly and Coquelin dispute over Cyrano copyright

London dramatists discuss Daly defense against Coquelin attack over mis used rights in Cyrano de Bergerac. London theater insiders warn against uncopyrighted plays and note the risk of cuts and alterations by managers to suit individual actors.

Water firms form Kansas Gas, Water and Electric Light Association

Kansas water and light companies unite to form a state organization named The Kansas Gas Water and Electric Light association for mutual protection and benefit. Officers elected include President T T Palmer Leavenworth first vice president J Willis Atchison second vice president A T Rogers Beloit third vice president F D Aley Wichita secretary treasurer James H Foley Leavenworth and executive committee Geo B Wing Kansas City R C Johnston Lawrence Joab Mulvane Topeka.

Kansas Water and Ieht Kansas Gas, Water and Electric Light Association T. T. Palmer Leaven- Worth J, Wilis Atchison A. T. Rogers Beloit F. D.aley Wichita James H. Foley Leavenworth Geo. B. Wing Kansas City R. C. Johnston Lawrence Joab Mulvane Topeka

Offer for Miss Kelley by Peyton Comedy Co

Emma Kelley has received an offer to join the Peyton Comedy company after a letter from Mr. Isaac Peyton. Her parents expect her to arrive in To ka soon while a shipment from the Klondike arrives locally including furs relics and her banjo and guitar. The furs include a cap and jacket she wore in Alaska and a fur suit sold in Dawson City for 85 dollars.

toGo Peyton Atiss Emma Kelley Isaac Peyton Peyton Comedy Company Miss Kelley Klondike Territory San Francisco Klondike

Workman's Big Damages Awarded in Brooklyn Trial

Martin ODonnell of 446 Bergen Street Brooklyn received 25000 damages from American Sugar Refining in a Brooklyn supreme court verdict. Injured June 28 at Kent Avenue and South Second Street refinery, he was dragged into operating machinery while fitting a belt and lost his right arm plus other injuries.

New York Martin O'Donnell Bergen Street Brooklyn Oller American Sugar Refining Company Supreme Court Mattice O'Donnell Kent Avenue South Second Street Beit Fritz Helwig Moller

40000 Russian Troops at Port Arthur Reported

Odessa correspondent cites a Russian staff officer who recently returned from China reporting that 40,000 Russian troops of all arms are at Port Arthur. The claim appears in a London dated dispatch detailing Russo‑Japanese theater movements.

Port Arthur London Odessa China

Must Look to Politicians Miss Anthony Declares

In Council Bluffs on October 22 Susan B. Anthony addressed the Tow Equal association session opening that evening. She urged that women should adopt new tactics and participate prominently in politics, arguing the next suffrage battle requires recognition by both major parties rather than relying on past votes.

Miss Anthony Council Bluffs Tow Susan B. Anthony

Marriage in Navy Circles Ties Breckinridge Kin to Ensign Johns

In Lexington October 22 at 8 o'clock last night Miss Mary Breckinridge eldest daughter of General J Breckinridge married Ensign Johns of the United States Navy. The bride's sister Miss Ataysel was bridesmaid and her brother Lieutenant Ethelbert Breckinridge was best man.

Navy Lexington Asavare Ter Mary Breckinridge J. & Breckinrides Ensign Johns United States Navy Ataysel Ethelbert Breckinrides

Charter Granted To Puller Manufacturing Company

A charter was granted this morning to the Puller Manufacturing company of Winfield with a capital of 50000 dollars. The firm will manufacture farm implements and machinery. Directors listed include J Puller, Gov T nm, A ma, and Grierge Pultesy alt ar Wirdatil.

Puller Manufacturing Company Winfield J ‘Uller Gv. T. Nm A. Ma Grierge Pultesy Alt Ar Wirdatil

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