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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1899

Page

8

Cheers for Com Paul at a big Irish meeting in New York

A large New York City gathering at the Academy of Music backs plans to erect a Parnell monument in Dublin. Lord Mayor Tallon and John E Redmond lead an overtly Irish program with support from Richard Croker and other prominent figures. Speakers praise Parnell for liberty and humanity while calling for preservation of his ancestral home and the statue in Dublin. The event features flags of South Africa and the Orange Free State and ends with fundraising pledges for the memorial project.

New York Charlee Stewart Parnell Talton Dublin John E. Redmond Ireland Th Academy of Music Richard Croker Patrick Gleason Long Island Robert Temple Emmett Jon” Counsel Whalen Wauhope Lynn Lamerick Mr. Redmonds Hoffman House Academy New York Fund Committee First Seon Irish Volunteers Mubside Dom Paul Cl Asain Tallon Parnells John Purnell Alea Commodore Stewart Parnell Parnella Gaso Council of Dublin Jals Redmond Lalor Trishian Uberty Husianity South Africa Wberty Transvaal Washington Redmond Justin McCarthy Dubux Arnell Fa Croker van Wyek Si Parnell Homneatent Ant Ary 2 Dloquint Redmon Teelard Das Parorl

General Miles in Chicago on West Forts Tour

Major General Miles arrived in Chicago on October 23 for a tour of inspection of western forts and fortifications. He will depart for Omaha today, accompanied by Mrs Miles and several aides including Minnie Miles, Annie Hoyt of New York, Frank Hall of Philadelphia, and Colonel Feanein Smickmar.

Chicago Netwen Allies Chris Pacific Coast Omaha Miles Mink Celle Miles Minx Annie Hoyt New York Frank Hall Philadelphia Feanein Smicnar Miles

Kid-ne-oids touted as kidney cure and liver aid

Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are promoted as a scientific kidney tonic in tablet form with no after effects. A fifty cent box lasts about two weeks. Testimonial from Mrs. Rawl praises relief for kidney and liver issues, with Liver-lax also recommended. Sold at local stores and Camel Springfield Illinois address.

Morrow Swift& Hol- Méay John Murrow & Co Chem- Springfield Chia

Andrews G N Boer War Views and Rhodes Scores

Oct 23 discussion on Transvaal war prospects with critics doubting British success. H P Judson of the university praised followings as strong in mind and body. Reuben G Thwaites spoke on The Librarian Teacher, with other toasts by Northwestern’s James A James and Edn L C Morse.

Ceet Rhodes Transvaal Loeik England H. P. Judson Tiniverstey Todas Reuben G_thwaites James A. James Northwestern University Edn L. C. Morse Phi Sheridan School Mine Wells Medill High School George N. Carman Lewis Instituts Bas Itemimi Indhers Ichigan Minnesota Wisconsin Twa

News founder dead Dougherty pioneer of penny papers

William Eugenie Dougherty 67 one of Chicago Daily News founders died suddenly in New York. A former Chicago reporter and job printer, he helped launch the Chicago Sun penny paper in 1872 and, in 1875, the Chicago Daily News with Melville H. Stone and Percy Megey. He later sold his stake as Lawson acquired interest.

W.D. Dougherty New York Chicago Wwilliam Eugenie Dougherty Chicago Daily News May Waldron Robson Stuart Robson New On Dougherty Chicago Sun Melville H. Stone Percy Megey Megey Stone Victor M. Lawson Sooner

Lipton to Challenge for Cup in 1901, Yankee Spirit Acknowledged

Sir Thomas Lipton, aboard Erin off New York, discusses future plans for the America's Cup. He will not challenge next year but aims to mount a 1901 challenge with a new boat faster than the Shamrock. Lipton praises American hospitality and promises support to any challenger, while noting preparations for the Shamrock’s refit and testing.

Thomas Lipton New York Thomas Tipton Erin Con Hunter BR Conkert New York Yacht Club Morfan Metropolitan Club Iselin Fite Shamrock Sir Thomas Columbia Atlantic Morzan Fmet St. Louis Shertr

New Suits Arrive In Stock For Weekend Sale

The journal reports the arrival of new suits at ten and twelve fifty dollars last week and adds more stock arrived Saturday selling at fifteen dollars. The retailer claims the selection is as complete as it has been this season.

Rainy Day Skirts Priced to Move at 3.95

Store offers Rainy Day skirts at 3.95 asserting value at 5.00 to boost sales. Three shipments ordered. latest delivery arrived yesterday as inventory.

Plaid Skirts Offered at 3.95 and 5.95 in Store

A camel's hair plaid skirt at 3.95 features green and blue red and green and blue and brown tones. The 5.95 skirts are described as high grade cloth with a face value stated as five dollars.

Limited Lot of New Season Suit Patterns

Only 12 new season suit patterns available, each a unique one of a kind. Priced at 18 dollars for a 25 dollar value, the collection offers choice selections in fresh patterns. Act quickly to secure these exclusive patterns before they are gone.

Dollar Counter Offers Wide Plaid Fabrics On Sale

This week the store promotes a sale on fabrics featuring 44 inch plaids at $1.50 per yard, 52 inch plaids at $1.25, and camel's hair mixtures at $1.39 per yard, with all remaining options reduced to $1.00 per yard. The offer highlights seasonal fabrics across widths and fabrics.

Remnants of Silks In Plaids Fancies At Reduced Prices

Remaining silk fabrics appear in plaids fancies and plain weavings offered at remnant prices. Shoppers can find assorted lengths suitable for dresses scarves and crafts, with discounted rates reflecting end of roll stock.

Silk Waist Special at Reduced Weekly Price

From stock Waist No 1376 taffeta silk in blue red heliotrope and grey with multi cord clusters front and back and matching collar and plait. Previously sold at 8.95 now marked 7.50 this week.

Draperies at Extra Low Remnant Prices

Advertises 500 yards of dot shear remnants and short lengths in denims tickings and cretonnes. Goods valued at 15c and 18c per yard offered at 10c per yard.

Dress Trimmings Sale at Discount Prices

Dress trimmings described include fancy braid jet dress trimmings cut steel gimps mohair pattern braids and silk appliques worth up to 65c marked choice for 25c per yard. Fancy braid ornaments for fronts of dresses sell as high as 1.50 each but offered this week at 25c each.

Glove Counter Offers Suede Gloves at Discount

At the glove counter a sale lists suede gloves priced at 1.00 for 1.50 with colors red blue gray and modes and sizes 53 6 64 63 and 7 available.

Handkerchief Bargain at a Quarter Dollar Half-Dozen

Fifty dozen Japanette silk initial handkerchiefs offered at 25 cents for a half dozen. No packages broken at this sale price.

Be Patriotic Flags and Slippers For Sale

Be patriotic and decorate when the Twentieth comes home. We have opened a large shipment of flags in all sizes from 2¢ a dozen to 26¢ each. Our new slippers are highly admired, including the French bronze, red kid with Louis heels for house wear, and the six strap sandals.

Louis

Admirers flood Sir Thomas as Columbia crew rests ashore

Sir Thomas receives hundreds of letters from admirers while the Columbia crew enjoy a rare day of rest. Spectators gawk at the winning yacht, which shows no victory signs. A young man, about 20, with a round face and light mustache, is linked to troop G and a disreputable theft context.

Thomas Columbia Ensien Mir Iselin United States Volunteer Cavalry Torrey Los Aninos San Juan Donald

Train Robber Captured After Wyoming Union Pacific Hold Up

Ogden sheriff announces capture of one suspect in the June Union Pacific passenger train robbery at Rock Creek Wyoming. The man named James C. Lyle alias Ignald Donel is held, with possible second suspect identified as Donald. Detained robbers were reported near Powder River country. one lawman killed earlier, and pursuit followed to Hilisty area where several accomplices were seen. Police say the captured man provided a straight story and denies involvement in the broader robbery.

Union ‘Pacific Wyoming Ogden Utah Sherif Larne Union Pacific Rock Creek Wic Bae Country Culon Parite Sherif Pouse Sheri Husen Sheri Vie Haw James C. Lyle Ignald Donel Donald Fenpi Poe Lyle Setonsen McCartyn Burch Lie Otters

Twenty Girls Escape From Mitchellville School

Des Moines news report says twenty girls fled the State Industrial School for Girls at Mitchellville last night. They were pursued and captured, while those remaining in the school, about a hundred, broke windows and rioted before authorities intervened.

Des Moines State Industrial School For Mitchellville Here

Border War Flares At Naco Arizona In Noon Clash

A special dispatch from El Paso reports renewed fighting between Americans and Mexicans near Naco Arizona. Four Mexican guards were killed and an American was wounded as Mexican guards and U S cowboys clashed during a baseball excursion from Bisbee. The conflict follows prior border tensions and a jail incident involving fleeing cowboys.

Dallas Tex el Paso Naco Ariz Necoles Mexico United States Bisbee Mex Ryan

Battle at the border provokes 15 minute shootout

A clash along the Mexico US line left a Bisbee miner wounded and Don Burgess shot in the leg. American guards tried to arrest the group, a firefight erupted for 15 minutes with over 80 shots exchanged. Cowboy allies fired from the Mexican side. Joe Rhodes was jailed on the Mexican side as a posse forms to free him.

Stantly Sgbt Don Burgess Ryan Montgomery Joe Rhodes

Lawton Steps Toward Major General Rank in Army

Washington reports promotions shifting senior ranks as Major General J W Lawton and Brigadier General Bates gain brigadier general status in the regular army while Funston holds, with Bates potentially becoming a major general as enlistment grows. Lawton and Bates are currently in assignments in the Philippines and Manila area.

Bates Tral Funston Philippines Dulu Santiago Porto Rico Lincoln McKinley Lawton Santiago Campalen Milex MacArthur Anderson

Carpet stock sale promises best value on ingrain and velvet

The notice touts carpet bargains with 252 Ingrain at 196 yd and 35c Ingrain at 27c yd. It states 1,739 yards of best Ingrain carpet cut from 75c to 57c per yard and markets Velvet Carpets, the state's largest stock, previously $1.10 per yard, now available at 80c per yard during the sale.

Curtain Dept Brings Novel Drapery and Lace Goods

Our Drapery Department offers a bazar of novelties in damasks silks velours and decorative fabrics. See Bagdads oriental styles couch covers Lace Curtain stock Arabian Brussels Irish Point Clan Swiss Laces and Russian Lace Medallions for front doors in varied colors. Large assortment of sash curtain goods. Several pairs of odd Lace Curtains priced one third below regular.

Battenberg Doilies and Center Pieces at Unusual Prices

Bargain sale offers Battenberg Doilies and Center Pieces in multiple sizes at deep discounts. 6 and 8 inch doilies priced at 15e, 12 inch pieces at 16c, 20 inch pieces marked down from 1.75 to 1.00. Union Linen Doilies stamped for embroidery, assorted designs. Toilet soaps in bundles of three for 10c.

Battenberg Union

Digging Out in Montana Snow Buries Wide Areas

Montana residents battle 10 to 12 foot drifts as heavy early season snowfall blankets Teton county and nearby regions. Reports say towns are isolated with livestock losses, rescue efforts ongoing, and officials warning of continued winter conditions through the area.

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