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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1898

Page

6

Vanderbilts at Christening Divides Upper Society

A Parisian style gala marks the christening of Cornelius Vanderbilt the younger in New York. The event exposes a feud between the elder Vanderbilt circle and the Wilsons as guests gather at Fifth Avenue society circles. The child, healthy and calm, receives attention from relatives while business and inheritance chatter swirl around the family fortune estimated in millions.

Brenuse Cornelius Papi Manning Cornscus Wilmon Vanderbilt Pereane Lee Tata Ehracline Ware Mimere Astor Mar Thomas Rickard Wilson Cornelius the Younes Mra Aurora Orme Myles G. Mromter Willy E. Venserbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt Deh Wesley Brown

The Gay Matinee Girl Casts a Shadow on Tour

The Gay Matinee Girl company loses its soprano Louise Durham known as Mrs George Green after a dispute over bringing her infant daughter on tour. A nurse in New York reports the baby’s color and dimples faded, prompting Durham to return home. The understudy fills in as Durham departs, and the troupe plans quick fixes with changes to the show and cast.

New York City Crawford Totte Louise Durham Misa Durbar George Green Mattie Vickers Beno Louise Dartam Miss Durham Hilton New York Alga Puand Statch Hichtan Topeka Yoursity Myitie Vickers Monroe Hart

Chief Strauss Warns of Tough Action for Property Crimes

Chief Strauss warned tonight that property destruction will be met with stern punishment. He said special police will be stationed citywide and offenders will be arrested and held at the station until morning. He insisted he means business and will treat all alike.

Ohler Straus Hole

Paola crowd applauds Webb speech at opera house

A large Saturday crowd filled Paola’s opera house to hear Insurance Commissioner Webb osm. The Paola brass band drew strong interest as Mr. Mc Nall delivered a biting but courteous speech. The audience gave prolonged applause when he asserted total losses would be paid in full.

Peane Webbosm Paola Mc Nall

Sioux Threaten Trouble Over Pine Ridge Agent Clapp

Reports from South Dakota indicate an organized movement to remove Agent Clapp from the Pine Ridge reservation. Secretary Buss stated there is no department opposition to his removal or transfer and that the issue will not be entertained.

Anness Clupp Pine Ridge Washington Interior Department of Tra South Dakota Clapp Buss

Indian Show Coming Exhibit in Wichita Visitors From Sioux and Arapaho

A traveling Indian exhibition arrives in Wichita with twenty Sioux and Arapaho people. The party plans to tour the country this afternoon, with agents approving their trip. They will travel by wagon and respond to public demands for demonstrations.

Wichita Dante

Harry Norman Dead Headed Minstrels Member Dies in Cincinnati

Cincinnati October 31 Harry Norman a member of the Al G Field minstrels died today after illness in Cincinnati while the troupe on tour had to halt. Wireless dispatches say orders from the War Department send four artillery units to Fort Sheridan and stations to Porto Rico and other posts.

Hie Wen al G Field's Minstrels Cincinnati Harry Norman al G. Field Minstrels Rnley Washington War Department Porto Fico Fort Sheridan

Murdered for his Gold in Aleaks Yukon Venture

Chicago builder Loula Scala vanished after plans to mine Yukon gold. His partners allegedly faced a fatal sea storm, with letters from Alaska recounting a shipwreck and drownings. Mrs Scala faced conflicting, unsigned reports before a September postmark claimed his death.

Chicase the Chronicle Loula Scala Cage Aleaks Newis Fants Seattle Mia Scala Yukon River Scala Chicago Oret Leavin Kins Lenin Alpha Bro. Scala Mall St. Mfichael Meath St. Aichael Alphia Yukon Oate Ama Lampart City Alaska

Parker to go to Cuba as first lieutenant in Twelfth New York

A. Parker once sergeant major of the Twenty first Kansas reeorganization resigned when promoted by the adjutant general to First Lieutenant in the Twelfth New York. Governor Black of New York refused to commission the Kansas man and warned of appointing a New Yorker instead. Parker then entered the quartermasters department at a substantial salary.

A. Parker Twenty-first Kansas Ree Leonard New York Black Kansas Parker Quartermasters Department

Political speech frames county turnout in Garnett event

Secretary of the railroad commissioners Mr Senter spoke to a large audience in the Garnett Convention hall on Saturday. He addressed state and national issues while noting Anderson County’s usual Republican lean and predicting a possible shift. J D Stephens current representative’s record as legislator boosts momentum amid the race.

Garnett Mr.Senter Board of Railroad Commissioners Gatlurine Pete J. D. Stephens

A New Haven Dressmaker Hears Word From California

Helena J. Johnson, a New Haven dressmaker, received word from a California contact that a former customer had died wealthy there, leaving her a small fortune. The message suggested possible misfortune and travel to California, but details were unclear and Johnson remained cautious about the claim and its source.

New Haven California Nee Haven New York Starti

Deaths and Funerals in Topeka Area

Death notices for Mine Hodes, daughter of WH and Hedecca Hodges, at her parents home on Harrison Street, and Mrs. Mary Enedy dying of lung trouble at her Topeka residence. Also reference to Topeka Byer funeral in Church of the Assumption and a note on local industry with Walker Manufacturing contracting for government work. Includes ads for Gipsy Queen Baking Powder, Wagie’s Silver Statue Cigars, Eagle’s Hose and other products.

Mine Hodes Hedecca Walker Manufacturing Company Busin Crumer Aise Pee Euns Elecrkwerk

Dupuy's New Cabinet in France Names Premier and Ministers

Paris reports the new French cabinet with Dupuy as premier and interior minister, Dect as war minister, Lebret as justice minister, Lockroy at marine, Delcasse foreign affairs, Delorme commerce, and additional appointments to agriculture public works and colonies.

Paris Krants

Fraud at Omaha Exposition Shocks Officials

A arrest of H B Hardt assistant manager sparks fraud charges at Omaha exposition. He denies forgery and threatens countercharges while exhibitors demand rehearing of awards. warrants allege he altered award results for value. Five general managers are jailed for contempt as tensions mount among rival exhibition factions.

Omaha, Neb Omaha Exposition H. B. Hardt Herat Hardt Hartt H. 8. Cochran Eompton Scott Cairo Waneger Na- Cone Tention

Mrs Peckam in Chicago baby death linked to telegraph worker

Mrs Peckam, wife of telegraph operator KE Peckam formerly employed by W L Chamberlain in this city, lost her infant in Chicago. Chamberlain helped raise a relief fund from telegraph operators in Topeka, providing a ticket and clothes for the woman and her children.

Armour caught short in October riba market turmoil

Armou r and Cudahy believed short as October riba prices swung from 5.20 to 5 47 4 Supplied by Anglo American bid to lift prices. Celtic escort ships Oregon and Iowa report arrival notices Washington DC. Bahia dispatches note Celtic voyage. Rome’s Tenth ward reports a fall injuring a person in progress. Peertew Steam Laundry solicits state journal subscription.

Chicago Riba Ttme Anglo-American Armour and Cudahy Bahia Washington Oregon Iowa Honolulu Tahie Department Tompermeiille Bahis

Bald Headed Woman Dominates Divorce Hearing

In district court Mrs. Louise Billiken sues for divorce from Herbert A. Milliken, now in the U S Army. Her baldness and auburn wig are central to the case as her mother explains hair loss from childhood. Judge Hazen pauses case to consider alimony and grandchild access as Mr. and Mrs. Noyes Milliken object.

District Court Louise Billiken Herbert A. Milliken United States Regular Army Halr Noyes Milliken

Kunkel Granted Bail In Wife-Murder Case

Lawrence paper reports Judge S A Riggs ruled no further jail time needed. J J Kunkel released on bail of 10000 dollars to ensure attendance at the November district court term for his wife murder case, with appearance set for trial.

Kansas City Lawrence Kanways J. J. Kunkel S.A. Riggs Cousins County District Court Tolay Dudge Kunkel

Theft of costumes at Crawford theater saddens troupe

The Gay Matinee Girl Company reported valuables stolen from dressing rooms after a matinee at Crawford theater. Attire valued at 875 vanished while performers left their rooms unguarded. several items lost, including a pair of hose, with no recovery yet. A suspicious stage worker was questioned but not charged.

the Gay Matinee Girl Ivane Bojuersne Geewren van Coneisson Piane Oresking Rooigs Crawford Theater Ter Eitire Sacdinne Mag Brewford

Market Report from Chicago Wheat and Grain Prices

Chicago market report notes wheat prices down on weaker Liverpool prices and slow export demand. December opens lower at Gaza, with some buying later as farmers cover. Argentine frost damages raise some optimism. U.S. corn and wheat futures show mixed moves amid light receipts and active commercial buying.

Chicago Liverpool Gaza Jenet Gicera Uon Argentine America Toa Sia Danubian Chicary Zio May Zee Ingether Packing House Strenathene Bewan Sc Mme Sihdana Siker

Chicago Livestock Market Hogs and Cattle Receipts Report

Chicago livestock market notes hogs and cattle receipts and bids with figures. Estimated hogs tomorrow about 37 000 and cattle about 3 000 with Texas steers and stockers mentioned. market slower with varying bids and regional price references. Reeves, secretary, records totals and notes labor terms.

Chicago Get Stockers

New York Money Market Summary Shows Mixed Demand

Fragmented OCR reads indicate New York money market activity with mentions of prime and sterling interest and varied demand. References to bond coupons and prices appear amid garbled terms, suggesting a routine market report with inconsistent figures and partial data.

Market Gossip from the Wheat and Cotton Markets

Market notes from Chicago and New York detail receipts and prices for wheat and corn, with Liverpool selling wheat and New York insiders noting bank reserve trends. Chicago receipts today include wheat, corn, and oats. Newark stock volume and grain supplies are summarized. Cotton market prices and sales in New York are also mentioned, with a closing note on Wickham Commis Co. offerings in Topeka.

Chicago Kanone Omaha Kannan Cil Prada York Liverpool Ena Northwestern Minneapolis Duluth New York Pamston Pashuta Vale Newark Moon

Between Christ Hospital and North Popeks Baptist Church Portrait of Pacers Dreastein

Fragmentary notice describes a small percussion or draft device between two buildings with bell sounds and silver plates, mentions hospital and a box, and offers a liberal reward for information or return.

Tlost Christ Hospital North Popeks Baptist Church Qack Carte Hospital

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