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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1899

Page

2

Beloit Women Entertain with Feuat of Reason in Beloit

In Beloit on Oct 21 a social event enlivened year end gatherings. The West Side History club and related Beloit groups hosted a reception banquet with Mrs. James Humphrey of Junction City speaking on women’s work. Attendees wore purple and gold, and the program praised achievements amid society circles.

Beloit Society Beloit Te Beloit Weat Side History Club Hound Robin Mental Culture Ad Volona Socal Eice Library Club Cunker City Kansas State Soccial Selynes West Ieryth

Washburn Triumphs Over Ottawa In Close Contest

Washburn defeated Ottawa 10 to 5 in a hard fought football game. Ottawa showed strong first half play aided by the wind, while Washburn answered with heavier line power and stout defense. Key plays included a late touchdown by Washburn after sustained offensive movement and standout efforts by Bishop, Bramley, Hughes, and Lambertson on defense and offense.

Washburn Ottawa Leama Washburnites Waahburn Cratke Galt Gectied Ehuwn Oituws Arabereaon Fae Sivats Anashen Awaehburn Nicudhy Tae Inverfer—Ence Stati Bramley Hughes Lambertson OtLiwa Mimwa Elyria Barnett Cuawe Bart Gates Wee Walhaen Tims Hughes Finlay Stewart Weil Lark Mika Gephirt Wandburn Hieard Barrett Hig Tip Wteelent Dear Low J. Eatemas Bart Inessnes

Kansas 29 Drake 6 in rough early football clash

Lawrence Oct 2 Kansas 29 Drake 6 in a hard fought game marked by fumbles and strong runs. KU led 6 0 after first half then pulled away with two more touchdowns and a successful goal, while Drake struggled to advance and saw key plays thwarted by turnovers.

Scrappy Quarter Sparks Narrow Football Defeat

Riniie fumbled but Tucker recovered as Smith carried him over for a try. Smith added a goal but the game was halted early with Tucker exhausted, Algie replacing him. Drake defended firmly while Avery forced a score, leaving the tally at 29 to a yo in H. Whiffen, Lawrence.

Lawrence Kam Drake K. U Down Tucker Frank Bliss Yaris Snyder Oetke Moors Avery Yatta Drakers Joker K. 1 Siyder Butch Ian Downs Ister K Uc Smith Wan Wad Pell Luces Snyder Files Oclke Oslke Cielke Asvin Toker Owens Knyder Riniie Tacker Algie Amith H. Whiffen Ae Taen George Potter Matt It

Yale 6 Wisconsin Tie Marks Narrow Grid Battle

New Haven and Madison battled to a 6 to 6 draw as Wisconsin used strong defense and late drives. Yaleback Richards replaced Chunwick at tailback and contributed key runs while Wisconsin’s line held firm, forcing punts and blocking several Yale kicks.

Missouri U Over Nebraska 11 0 In Western Intercollegiate Clash

Missouri University defeated Nebraska 11 to 0 in the Western Intercollegiate contest. The game featured persistent Missouri pressure, injuries to four players, and a final push that left Nebraska scoreless at the end of the first ship.

Forest of Red Burns Described by Captain Waters

Captain Joe Waters says Kansas is a forest of red burns with sections showing rapid improvement. He notes many stay in towns yet the entire state reveals prosperity, with growing places and rising activity indicating a statewide recovery. Burdock bile and TerrVane remedies are mentioned in passing.

Joe Waters Kansas Ana Enya Burdock Binigenae

Hutchinson Salt Company Forgery Case Tied to Casberg

Carl Casberg allegedly swindled stockmen of Kansas City out of 5000 dollars and forged a contract purporting to be signed by Kansas Salt Company officers for medical salts. He copied minutes and forged notes for 25000 dollars, with Joab Mulvane of Topeka named as guarantor. Kansas City capitalist held the papers as collateral for a loan.

Hutchinson Aupacca Hutchinson, Kan Salt Company Joab Mulvane Topeka Kansas City Jeney Casberg Atlantic Casbers Kansas Salt Company

FIGHT ON MORGAN IN STATE PRINTING ROW

The Flambeau Bulletin accuses State Printer Morgan of bias against non Republicans. It alleges a Pop bookkeeper kept a towel contract and a brother Pop received the order. Hale Ledger editorials quote James Swayne and claim Morgan delays action while Pop executives press charges.

Flambeau Club Morgan pMice Flambeau Bulletin Editoriata Bulletin Nambeau Club McKinley Ottawa W. Y Quear Swayne Club Haleletin Brother Pop State Printing Office County Clerk's Office Mr. Swayte

Two Merry Tramps and Georgia Minstrels at Crawford Theater

Dramatic events announce two nights of Two Merry Tramps at Crawford Theater with band orchestra male quartet Arabs troupe and vaudeville features. Prices range 50 to 15 cents. Wednesday Georgia Minstrels arrive with about fifty performers and acrobatics trick riding wire walking comedians singers and eight end men plus Alabama quartet. Josh Simpkins returns with a band for Thursday and Friday as a parade and street show accompanies the performances.

Crawford Theater Trichard & Pringte Georgia Minstrels Alabama Josh Simpkins

Scrofula Inherited Blood Trouble Promised Cure

A vintage medical ad describes scrofula as a stubborn inherited blood disorder. It claims only a deep remedy can reach and cure the disease, touting Swift's Specific as the ultimate treatment and asserting dramatic recoveries from severe cases.

Charlie Tors Swift S.S.S Swift Specific Co Atlanta

Iowa Volunteers Arrive Safe in San Francisco from Manila

Fifty first regiment of Iowa volunteers totaling four hundred men and forty six officers arrived in San Francisco aboard the Senator from Manila. One death reported Edward Kissick from Texas died of dysentery. An accident injured Edwin Statler and Homer Read during storm conditions near Nagasaki. Passengers faced typhoon seas but ship stayed intact. Adjutant General Byers and 306 Iowa citizens greeted the troops at the Golden Gate. Troops to be housed at Presidio and will muster out in about three weeks.

San Francisco Iowa Volunteers Wolonel J. C. Lopez Manila Trinsport Edward Kissick Oxkalones Nagesagi Edwin Statler Company M Homer Read Nagasaki Statler Read Amurh Empress of Ie Byers Iowa Stow Golden Gate Russell and Morgan Presidio Des Moines

Funston to Return to Philippine Campaign

General Funston plans to stay in the army and go back to the Philippines after visiting Kansas. A War Department telegram says the growing volunteer force may allow further service as brigadier general, with orders to return to the Philippines when convenient. He discussed the matter with supporters, and notified his wife of acceptance.

San Francisco Funston Philippines Kansas War Department Department Secretary of War Kannas H.C. Corbin Charicelion Snow Vernon L. Kellogg Leland Stanford, Jr University University. At the Conclition of the Conference General Funston

Heroes Honored at Strong City Homecoming Parade

Large crowd in Strong City on Saturday cheered Harvey Hatten Lew Gondie Arwed Holmberg and other Manila veterans as they returned from service. Ovations also went to Robert Monroe and fellow soldiers from Santiago Twenty-first and Twenty-second. Parade spanned about 1.25 miles with floats and horsemen, ending at Cottonwood Falls then back for ceremonies. A banquet at the Dank Hospital fed hundreds with donated provisions. The town buzzed with celebration into the night as residents outdid each other in festivities.

Strong City Harvey Hatten Lew Gondie Arwed Holmberg From Manila Alan Robert Monroe Santiago Cottonwood Falls

Topeka Woman President Dr Ida C Barnes To Preside

The state convention of the Young Women's Christian Association closed Sunday with a farewell service at First Presbyterian Church led by State Secretary Aen Radford. Delegates from Shawnee, Topeka and nearby gathered as officers and committee members were named, including Nelle Goodrich and Ag Vive.

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South Africa Echoes and World War Tensions Rise

The report notes British and Dutch reactions to Kruger and the war, with mention of bread-bakers to Africa, streets in Johannesburg, seizing of assets, and calls for aid. It highlights strained equal rights, Canadian and English press stances, and increasing European military preparations, including British mobilization, Russian aims, and a naval build‑up.

Traly Kriger Dao Boul ‘Africa Johannesburo Butes Bates Seesen Lord Rothschild Red Cross Londen Newe Kruger Wbrigat Orange Free State Chieu ‘Priveme South Asies Lamdon Tandon Ty Butirelner Bae Aine Cape Tima Hoer Forest South Africa Srenchman Pogate Baer Carlif Datehies

To Meet All Comers

New York dispatch reports London asking why large reinforcements depart while Natal victories suggest smaller forces would suffice. The mystery grows with rumors of Russian troops not occupying Herat early, and informed men noting unsettled factors.

New York Tribune London Vietory Natal Fatus Parte Herat

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