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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1899

Page

5

Woman in male attire found in Indianapolis street

Susie McKinley of Girard Illinois, masquerading in male clothing, was stopped by police at Washington and East streets at 1:20 am. She claimed to be resting, planned to buy a book, and said she wore Tenney family clothing to avoid detection. Police noted rumors of her being married and from Girard.

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Steamers Overcrowded as Passengers Seek Europe Haul

Reports from New York dated September 1 describe widespread difficulty obtaining passage to Europe. Travel outward has surged, with steamers crowded to capacity. Passengers are forced into makeshift sleeping arrangements, and daytime public rooms are converted into cabins at night.

Europe New York

A Democratic Carnival for Texas Fair Week

Democrats of Texas plan a national carnival in Dallas during the state fair on Oct 2 and 5 with a dollar dinner attended by William J. Bryan. The event aims to mobilize 100000 Democrats, raise about $50000 for the party treasury, and fund national campaigns next year.

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Chelsea curfew enforcement shocks Boston area theatergoers

Boston officials report Chelsea police strictly enforcing curfew rules to limit minors at theaters. Five Penne boys arrested for violations as parents rally amid rising public concern. Citizens express concern over the tense situation and protection of youths in the city.

Boston Mass Chelsea

Labor Day Parade and Contests Led by Marshall’s Band

An active Labor Day committee organizes a grand Labor Day celebration at Garfield Park on September 4. Marshall’s Band heads the line of march forming at Tenth Avenue and Quincy, with prizes for parade appearance, financial standing, and numerous sports events including foot races, jumping, pole vault, cycling, and wheelbarrow races.

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Silver bullion theft leads to arrests in Butte

In Butte Montana on September 3 authorities arrested M Mayer of Lutw and John F Boyd brother of Phillipshurs mayor along with Donald an employee of the metalic mill. They head a wholesale silver bullion theft ring at the Granite Bimetallic mill with losses estimated at no less than 50000 dollars over about fourteen months. Detectives identified a getaway phrase and officers seek additional suspects.

Boyd Hoyd Butte

Topeka Social Notes and Local Party Gatherings

A long list of social events and personal notices fills the Topeka column. Mrs D H hosts a Cedar Heights afternoon with a six o’clock supper, inviting many neighbors including Mrs Valentine and Miss Mayo. Various teas, visits, and small parties occur, with Anita Collins the guest of honor at an afternoon in Potcho. Several residents travel or plan outings to Denver, Lake Minnetonka, and Salina, while others return from trips to Streator, Philadelphia, and Denver.

D. H. Other Cedar Heights D. M. Valentine J. L. Vin Houten Irank Thompson F. 4. Snow Lodia Snow Mew. Sparks Eire Clement Smith Barn Hindman Will Hindisne Young A. A. Godard E. T. Sim Mra McAfee T. Bayn Mayo Misse Valentine Myra van Houten Beth Ward Miss McAfee Mamie Worral Anita Collins Eleanor Thompson Potcho Louise Willis Anita Colling Reita Updegramt Mise Louise Allison Louise Willits Mise Louise Wood Ethel Davis Hertha Beat Helen Quinton Adabelle Troutman Zenorah Sim Isabel Smith Eva Smith Ethel Morton Bailey Mixa Shaw Beloit Grace Prast Keira Updegraf Bfiss Anita Helen Quintin Eva Ian Smith Helen Hogebram Ethel My Mins Louise Allison Florence Bailey Shaw of Beloft Grace’ Frost Bertha Heal Dot Wood James Brewer Mabel Dixon Salna Kansas City Gussie Fuller A.M. Fuller Philadelphia Fred Carr Taylor Cleveland Eilith Crawford New York Robert Pierce and Sons Miss Brown Wichita Topeka T. P. Curly Jake Falls Streator W. W. Mill Hobart Warner Spand Mabel Quigley Tillnois Crouch Maude Garfield Park Miss Climenson Phil Teed Mildred Poindexter Florence Gull Hoover B. Thomas Emet A. Lewis Towanda Lewis Mr. Lewis Mr. Lewis Will Return In About Two Weeks But Mrs. Lewis George P Ashton DeForrest Jetmore McMahan Eugene Troy, Kan

Shimbei Kunisawa Visits Topeka On Santa Fe Railway Study

Shimbei Kunisawa, representative of the Emperor of Japan, arrived in Topeka to study Santa Fe shops and rail operations. He aims to compare railroad practices, discusses future U.S. bond ideas, and notes Japan’s interest in improving rail labor and technology while observing American methods.

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Levy submits bid to buy Astor real estate in New York

New York September reports Jefferson M. Levy has offered to purchase William Waldorf Astor’s entire New York City real estate portfolio. Estimates place the value around 110 million dollars, with Levy hoping for a decisive reply from Astor.

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Malaria IX Brazos District Deaths Reported

Brenham Texas September reports show rising malaria deaths among African American residents in the Brazos overflow district. Several farm homes affected with swallerind and fever illness. nine deaths recorded in one neighborhood with more feared as week passes.

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Vermont Farmer Objects to Paying for Dewey Demonstration

A Vermont farmer criticizes funding for a Manila demonstration, arguing taxpayers should not bear the cost. He says Dewey’s supporters should pay and implies some residents lack support while others could fund the event if Dewey is to be involved.

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Serpents Nent a Bishop In Plot Against Clergy

An alleged plot targets the Roman clergy involving a bishop. A package received by authorities contained eight vipers. Earlier, a similar attempt aimed at disrupting a major archbishopric city sparked suspicions of a broader conspiracy.

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