Kansas Cattlemen and Societies Back Topeka Festival
The State Journal urges a Fall Festival in Topeka featuring cattlemen and agricultural societies. Support comes from Fiward Wilder of Banta Pe railway who argues the event would attract Kansas wealth, boost participation, and may require expenditures from $25 to $5000. The plan envisions a street fair with processions and exhibits to showcase local industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiward Wilder
Banta Pe
State Journal
Santa Fe
Annie Rowe Missing: Eleven Aboard When Last Seen
Seattle reports Adrian Tappney of New York arrived from St Atiekvel aboard a vessel in the Sound. The missing steamer Annie Rowe is feared after a voyage of eleven aboard. An unrelated internal revenue note from Washington addresses stamp tax exemptions for various instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Adrian Tappney
New York
St Atiekvel
Yous Eywy
Steven Bersone
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Mystic Cure touted by Pittsboro man from Topeka ad
T J Blackmore of Baller and Blackmere Pittsboro Pa says a bottle of Mystic Cure cured his condition within twenty four hours after years of ailment. He tried five physicians with little relief before using Mystic Cure and now recommends it. Sold by Switt and Holiday druggists 523 Kansas avenue Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Blackmore
Baller & Blackmere
Pittsboro
Anya
Switt & Holiday
Bansas Avenue
Topeka
Coal Bin Warnings From Topeka Coal Co
Cautionary note advises readers on avoiding exposure during a cold wave and ensuring coal supplies are ample. The Topeka Coal Co at 482 First and Jackson urges prudence in heat preparation and proper storage to prevent recurrence of icy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Coal Co
Jackson
Social and Personal Gathers for Mrs Combes Guests
Mrs Walker Combes hosted a Friday afternoon event with hours of music and refreshments. Attendees included numerous local women and club members. the program featured Mrs Lennan on piano and Mrs Combes singing, with many guests listed. An informal rabbit supper followed and many social groupings were noted in Topeka society columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Combes
Mra. Combes
Dr. BieCray
D. J. Harding
Herman Lescher
D. P. Paxton
C.F. Menninger
H. Arthur
K. BacLesman
W. E. Sterns
Tomas Criss
E. Prescott
Ira Howe
Mary
God Gard
Georee Chase
J. D. Counterming
F. P. MacLennan
Bre. Peacock
Albert Watkins
J. B. Larimer
M. OW
van Varkenbure
McClellan
J. W. Nowers
C.W. Kouns
Heles Thanter
Miles Florence Reasington
Truly Nickerson
Susie Guy
Miles Gertrude Devereux
Wil Trepp
Ed Kellam
Themes
King Ale
Daria Lakin
Mart Wiksdal
Spalding Club
Institute Hall
Mise McIntyre
Whittier
Alice Flynn
Pord
Kanr
Mee
McKibben
Western Avenur
O'Clck
Rossington
Misa Wee
West Side
Flal Snow
Poindexter
Washington
Ross
Hiawatha
Jamestown
Stedman Club
Hame
Crandell
Laura A_ Case
Girard
Shakespeare Club
W. G. Smyser
Post Office Cavite To Be Military Station No 2 At San Francisco Office
Washington Oct 22 The postoffice department has ordered the establishment of a military postoffice station at Cavite near Manila It will be known as Military Station No 2 of the San Francisco postoffice and will accommodate a large number of troops stationed at the arsenal and vicinity Also notices advertising various medicines and products appear in the same item for sale at local druggists and other merchants
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hall
Flint
Mich
Spain
France
Bay View
Mary A. Fletcher
Cavite
San Francisco
Washington
Postofice
Manila
Eggs at Ten Cents Each Supplied to Sick Soldiers in Cuba
October 2 report from a field hospital near Santiago describes eggs at ten cents each and better conditions for wounded Spanish soldiers turned American military patients. The writer notes light wards, sunlit views, and adequate comforts despite reports otherwise, praising provision of meat, linen, and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Santiago
Lillisn
Robinson
Manila Army Conditions From a Private Letter
A private letter from Manila describes 37000 troops in the city with about 600 sick in hospital. Exertion is difficult in the climate and troops are scattered in companies guarding streets. The writer notes oppressive heat after rain, rising sickness including typhoid dysentery and malaria, and that General Otis is overworked and inspects every detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila
War Department
Spain
Tropics
Otis
New Lease of Life: Nicaragua Canal Concession Extended
A Managua report states a supreme court commission ruled the concession for the Nicaragua canal expires October 20, 1590. The decision aligns with an 1583 act and an 189 cardinals concession start date, with official seals attesting the contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Isaragua
Nicaragua
Supreme Court
Bonniltee
Supreme
Anguillar and Silva
Pedro Gonzales
Maritime Canal Company of
United States
Zelaya
Nicarmgaun
Miner
Roosevelt too busy memorial meeting at Harvard
A mass Harvard student meeting in Cambridge on October 22 debated a memorial for Bernard men who died in the Cuban war. President Ellot presided with Major Higginson and Barton Shaw speaking, and a letter from Theodore Roosevelt was read. Ellot praised Roosevelt’s phrase and the fallen men’s sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Sounder
Bernard
Spain
Donald
Sunior
Ellot
H. L. Higginson
Barton Shaw
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ives
Liquified air lecture ends in explosion at Brooklyn Institute
Prof Irving W Fay lectured on liquefied air at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute when four to five ounces of red phosphorus exploded during demonstrations. Fay suffered severe burns to his face and eyes, risking eyesight. Prof Collins and eight students observed. fellow student Burroughs was burned on the face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irving W. Fay
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute
Collins
Department of Languages
Pay
Fay
Burroughs
Stopped Short of Insanity Relief At Local Hotel
Milas Hattie King of Whaca New York was checked in the grave and restored to health after a campaign of illness including nausea vomiting and weakness. The account praises Dr Wiley’s Pink Pills as a cure and notes their sale by druggists with pricing of one box fifty cents or six boxes two dollars fifty cents.
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Hudson’s Ball
Thone
A. R. T.ingafelt
Jubn Norton
James L. King
David Palmer
le To Kora
Robert Pierce
J. Hankin
W. HL Bastevan
A. A. Scott
James B. Huwien
Leon Tuttle
Atte
TL Ewan
Mira Wy. Xni. Hall
W. Hincktey
Crating Big Blood Seaith
OR. Burson
Pred Freeman
b_&. Perry
Robert Phorce
A A Srott
L. G. Tutte
Riésie
Re. Eawand ‘Dennis
Redcap
Reseree Mir
Bantmnan
Adrian Sherman
T. E Ewan
CH. Hudson
Charles Tilood
Acerra
Monogram Statoners
Topeka
Adame Gres
Kansas Avenue
Beulah’ Parker
Viait
Denver
Miss Pearl Sample
Kansas City
Mamie Mathews
Felicity Club
Ira Howe
Epicurean Restaurent
Ruby Nickerson
Helen Thompson
Chicago
Jeannette
Anna Willams
Polk Street
Lorinda Poindexter
Indiana
Berson
J. W. Paindexter
Alfred Jokeson
FB. Lockwood
Stanford
D. Hgh
Clarksbore
New Jersey
J. T. Sickler
Lucy
Gli
N. J
C. W. Jewell
ME. Wood
Cosmos Club
A. McGregor
West Fifth Street
J. M. Wallace
J. J. Guy
Minnie Manning
Miss Wade
Guy
Mii- Uken
Sil
Manning
Mary A. Fletcher
Emporia
Topeks
Michiean
State Journal
Ec Bay View Reading Club
Ita Alm We
Milas Hattie King
Whaca
N. Y
Isin
Hie Enind
Wik Fame
Burnett
King
Wile
William’ Pink
United States Mint Reports Gold and Silver Output in 1897
The mint director’s calendar year report compares U S and foreign gold production for 1897, noting U S gold production of 357,261,000 and sharp gains in South Africa Australia and Russia. Silver output in 1897 topped previous years with U S coinage totaling 96,028,485 in value and extensive industrial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mint
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
South African Republic
Australia
Russia
Mexico Buenais
Mexico
Seilver Ie
Cig
Ty Leisek
Metattle
Gene Nee Cea Sooreiver. J
China Price Haviland Dinner Sets at Morrison's Jewelry
Advertisement lists Haviland china and other dinner sets at Morrison's Jewelry on First and Jackson, with mentions of savings at 606 Kansas Avenue and Riverside Coal. Local shorthand implies selling points and neighborhood stores in Neenah area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Haviland
Morrison’s
Kansas
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Edward Wider
The
Kansas Cattlemen and Agricultural Societies
Annie Rowe
C. F. Rodiger Steam Dye Works
Kansas Ave
Great Western Steam Dye Works
East Seventh Street
Walter T. Noble
Crawford Building
U.S
Social and Personal
EW. Poinderiér
Alfred Johnson
Wisconsin
A. A. Rogers
Keareraeen
P. Hillver
W. M. Wellcome
Hagar
C. Pagers
J. P. Tewksbury
Kailey
George Railey
M. Carpenter
J. Ka Men
Mra
Inde
Poinderter Stee
Henry Ritter
ML. Poindexter
Diener
Faysquinton
Grace Frost
Ethel Devis
Abita Collins
Eleanor Thompson
Louise Anson
Louise Willie
Retta Updegratt
Daisy Neal
Jessie
Harmony Hall
Helen Walker
Mary Chase
Mis Grace Lemon
Mabel Wood
Vida Wood
Ales “Seysb Horses
Mise
Ethel D'Obert
Gertrude E Brinter
May Wilson
Ethel Wilson
Misa Pita Beck
Leo Dail McMaster
Kittie Prynn
Grace Forris
Alics Goodhue
Empot
Roberta Wasson
Louie Fett
Hoger Ven Hook
Will Tinker
Phil Dailey
Will Hilton
Curtis Bailey
Marcol Garrard
Paul Rochr
George Tilden
Glen Hatfield
Dale Jones
Hervey Davis
Harry Beard
Bert Curry
Bred Genswan
Allan Louck
George Barry
Thed Payee
Merle King
Clarke Dailey
Katne
Derana
Archibald F. Corser
Nk Lewis
Stitsonbure
J. M. Stotsenburs
Nebraska
Manus
Frank Edson
Misa Cress
Leon "Tuttle
St Lew
End
Jamison
Vera
Edith Snyder
Ferre Nes Serre Ees
Cener
Empori
Ninds Chautauqua
Jesson
Stone Hook
Mary Waters
Frank Long
Mantis
Excelsior Coke and Gas CO
Sneen Gas
Riverside Coal
Sny of the Set
Rupeka
Coels
Eagle
W.F. Roehr
Meat and Fish
A.R. Palmer & Co
Davis & Nicholson
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