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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1899

Page

4

BICAGH OFFICE Aivck Wechanee as A Frank Wichsrason London Office

A fragmented and garbled item from a historical page mentions a London office at 13 Red Lion Court Fleet Street and references revolving around war news, political tensions, and wartime prices. It mixes names, places, and events with unclear connections and numerous OCR errors.

Bicagh Aivck Wechanee A. Frank Wichsrason London Red Lion Court Fleet Street

Abandoned Farms Revived by Summer Residents in New England

Reports from New England show abandoned farms attracting occupants and new improvements as summer visitors turn former derelict properties into summer homes. Good buildings rise, cattle stay, and rural life revives with increased activity and local benefit.

Hophester Democrat Department of Agriculture New England Citiern Air

Western Kansas irrigation reshapes farms and towns

A dated column notes irrigation from artesian wells transforming western Kansas Nebraska and South Dakota with abandoned farms reclaimed while few holdouts relocate. A Globe sketch reflects on gender roles marriage and social expectations with satirical jabs about wives, husbands and costs of domestic life.

Department of Mericulture Kansas Nebratia South Dakota Kanenn

Reflections of a Bachelor on Marriage and Gender

A fragment reflecting on male ego and marital dynamics. It notes that a man’s influence is tied to his wife and the social ideal of a husband and father. It suggests that a wife’s behavior mirrors on the husband, and that gender roles shape family reactions.

Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicezo News

A collection of aphoristic lines on money love work and social behavior. It touches on marriage engagement rings self made men and social pretensions with wry humor and dated tone reflecting urban humor.

Chaotic Rural News Skims Town Life And School Day Tales

An excerpt-like feature surveys local color across Kansas towns with mentions of school openings, press changes, and a vivid classroom scene. It notes teachers, pupils, and a boy who daydreams of piracy as he stares at grey clouds, amid scattered notes on regional newspapers and events.

Whiting Journal Ewing Herbert Kansas Maya Denver Georgia Gayford Carrice Farmers’ Advocate Fates Center Woodson County Giasco Maud Lindsborg Giet Hamlet High Seas Kansas Plain

Kansas Soldier Returns From Philippines and Praises Funston

John E Ballou of Co I Twentieth Kansas, wounded at Bigaa River and later contracting malaria in the Philippines, recounts service hardships and praises General Funston and Uncle Sam. He criticizes some subordinate officers, notes China’s large presence, and argues the country belongs to the Filipinos.

Newton John E Ballou Co. I Philippines Manila Caloocan Reet Ballou Funston Metcalf Hallow Whitman Admiral Dewey Bovnical Bowes Biy Wats Otto Lawton

Wholesale robberies in Atwood area recounts past two weeks

In Atwood Kansas a string of brazen thefts over the last two weeks include a Tuesday burglary at Hudabure hardware store with post office funds missing, a Wednesday break-in at Mr Rich’s residence, and a Friday theft of a team of horses owned by A J Smith of Lidell, later recovered without the buggy.

Atwood Kan Senso Hudaburé Hardware Herndon Rich

Robbery Sparks Alarm as Bloodhounds Called

Ite and three men escaped with a summer savings totaling 79 dollars. No clue has been found yet, but residents are aroused. bloodhounds have been wired for and, if the culprits are located, a doctor and nurse will not be needed.

Guthrie for Receiver at Atchison National Bank

Washington reports the Atchison National Bank in Kansas has a bank examiner, Jobes, placed in charge awaiting a Comptroller Dawes report. Guthrie, attorney for the bank and bridge company, may be appointed. Depositors expected to receive about 60 percent in dividends. talk of recovering 917,000 drawn by the bridge company before closing.

Jobes Atchison National Bank Washington Atchison, Kan Dawes W. PF. Guthrie Kan Atenisen National Bank Atch-ewon Bridge Company W. FP. Guthrie The Bridge Company

Judge Thompson Robbed In Burlingame Home

Robbers entered the home of Judge William Thompson in Burlingame while most residents attended the fair and stole jewelry valued around $200 belonging to Mrs. Thompson and daughters. The town buzzed with the daytime burglary as investigators combed through the scene.

Burlingame Seot William Thompson

Lawrence Day Carnival Planned at Kaw Valley Fair

Lawrence residents plan a grand carnival for Lawrence day at Kaw Valley fate with a forenoon floral parade of buggies and bicycles. An evening burlesque parade will precede a general street carnival.

Lawrence Lawrence Kaw Valley

Bashore Drops Out Of Sixth District Judicial Race

Mrs W A Bashore writes Fort Scott papers saying Judge Bashore will not run against Republican incumbent Walter I Simons in the Sixth district. The district leans Republican and Bashore is organizing for the Order of Select Friends while away from home.

W.A. Bashore Fort Scott

ENGLAND'S GAME IN TRANSVAAL FRANCHISE CONTROVERSY

Guardian correspondent in Pretoria reports President Kruger urging foreigners to seek burgher status only with burdens. He notes Sir Henry Loch’s 1895 protest against Kaft War conscription and a view from Gen Joubert that Chamberlain forced the franchise issue to provoke conflict, as Boers stand firm on it.

Manchester Guardian Pretoria Kruger Transvaal Henry Loch Baron Henry Loch Cape Colony South Africa Raad Joubert Chamber Jatt Chamberlain

Enormous Investments Reported By Packing Firms

The Bush-era filings show Armour Packing with paid up capital of 37.5 million, real estate valued at 973,235,000, and over 46,000 in undivided profits, with six Armours and three locals holding stock. Schwarzschild & Sulzberger, a New York firm, reports paid up capital of 4.88 million and rents of 4.64 million, profits near 710,006 last year. Cudahy Packing, after acquiring Kingan plant, lists capital 5.15 million, real estate around 1.82 million, personal property 15,390, and merchandise profits nearing 296,719, with no dividends. Fowler Packing association shows capital 709,000, only 7,000 paid up, not operating, owning real estate and plant, and leases with guaranteed interest payments of 2,000 annually. last year earnings were insufficient for rent beyond interest.

Bush Corporation Armour Packing Company Grusa Sasston Tabor Armours Schwarzschild & Sulzberger New York Tl- Unois Corporation Kingan Kansas City Kan Fowler Packing Association Ite Inssee

Princess and Prince Arrive as Julia Grant's Fiancee Set for $500000 Dowry

New York reports Prince Cantacuzene and Princess Hatzefeldt arrive aboard Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Cantacuzene, engaged to Julia Dent Grant, heir of Ulysses S. Grant, will receive a $500000 dowry from Mrs. Potter Palmer. Newport social events slated, with gifts and plans noted. Also, Winfield establishes a single watermelon market at the haymarket. pedaling watermelons at other sites is barred.

Prince Cantacusene Mia Palmer New York Kaiser WH Helm der Grosse Prince Cantacuzene Julia Dent Grant U.S. Grant Frederick Grant van Dyke Cantacuzene Newport Reginald Watson

Painful Eye Injury During Street Curbing Work

Joseph Connaughton suffered a punctured eye from a hammer steel fragment while dressing curbing on Tenth Street. He was taken to Christ Hospital where the steel was removed and doctors hope the sight will be preserved. Also reports: Sons of Veterans encampment in Detroit with about 200 delegates from 29 states. Rear Admiral Sampson at Philadelphia veterans’ convention. Berlin reports Kaiser’s minister of culture dismissed over canal bill.

Joseph Connaughton Tenth Street Christ Hospital Sons of Veterans Detroit Maybury Sampson Philadelphia Admiral Sampson Aval Veterans of the United States

Philadelphia Ladies Aid Review Reports Veterans Home Plan

The annual meeting covers credentials and committee work, with Mrs Miller urging department control of emergency funds and support for widows and soldiers’ families. Officers elected include Miss Sears in Baltimore and Mrs Tena at Philadelphia, with reports noting broader membership and a proposed veterans home in California.

Philadelphia Fis Samfeson Arauiliere Momtiostio Ime Wearviet J. Wades Connecticut Hase Mary Eimes Wartingson Ainat Stra Foen Rhode Islands Ladies Auxiliary Naval Veterans Agnes Winslow Chiexso Fane Estance Mass Baltimore Anne Te. Sears Atty Gelagutes Winslow Califeria Sivek Oregon Gixts Drvaetti Mra Hannaty Grows Alain A." Sears Palthmore Tenaats Leutenant Wa. Witcher Jersey City Weutemast Ira Harriet Yuubulos Hannah W. Greet Rovidence Barmaster Mire Raver Providence Mix Cora Jens Jensic Taira

Edison Grant Details Link to Ortiz Mines and Edison Plant

Deter from Santa Fe reports that Samuel H. Elkins of Columbus became receiver of the New Mexico Mining Company grant near Southern Santa Fe County. Edison plans a large reduction plant to treat Ortiz ore with a new electric process.

Deter Santa Fe N. M Samuel H. Elkins Columbus New Mexico Mining Company Abe Ortiz Santa Fe County Cer- Filles Coml and Iron Company

Slaughter house plans eyed by New York and Wichita

J Hudson Me Knieht of Wichita Kansas, fourth vice president of a New York association, travels to New York to discuss establishing a slaughter house near the eastern markets for cattle and hogs. The meeting will weigh two existing Wichita plants, one operated by Jacob Cold & Son and another by Frederick Whit, with capacity details and potential consolidation.

New York Hudson Me Knieht Wichita Kan Me Eplehe Whehlta Jacob Cold & Son Frederick Whittaken Sore Swhittakers St. Lovie Wich- Ite Whittakers A. Com Oui Forsee Secretary of the Interior Prancks Aga Thompson The National Bank of Commerce Greater New York Mitchers

Lincoln Neb Rep to Tour Nebraska This Fall

A Republican congressman will spend part of September in Nebraska, touring the central and northeastern regions. He plans two to three speeches daily over two weeks starting September 13 before moving to Kentucky. Democratic leaders expect the Republican national committee to reinforce efforts to win Nebraska from fusionists.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Tve Kentucky Reublican National Committee Adle Mié

Deaths and Funerals Lucy Lord 25 Buried at Home

Lucy Lord aged 25 died Tuesday at her home 208 Madison Street and was buried this at her late residence.

Lucy Lord Madison Street

Fraud allegations cited as pure invention in German case

A semi official agency states that the claim Charles Bentheim and Jentheim allegedly used the United States consulate seals and letterheads in Atlanta to transmit French military secrets to Germany is false. The claim that Bentheim was ever employed by the German general staff is denied.

Jentheim Coburg Sept Charles

Western golf champion Will Smith claims Midlothian title in Chicago

Fragmented report notes Will Smith, known as the Midlothian Expert, securing a western golf championship in Chicago. The garbled text mentions scores around 33, 45, and 20s with unclear references to bouts, players, and dates.

Will Smith Chicago Lekman Gursapar

Sam Jones Sunboned in Chattanooga Threats of Arrest

SAM JONES of Chattanooga faces an arrest threat by attachment if he enters the county during a moral reform campaign. A deputy sheriff served a summons to appear before the grand jury as cases of Burniay closing law violations were discussed. Judge Espan is expected to rule on jurisdiction and enforceability of the summons.

Chattanooga Renm Sam P. Jones Jones Espan

U S War Dept Considers Northern Luzon Landing Plan

Washington reports war department officials weighing an early November push in the Philippines and the possible formation of a new corps by October 1 to support operations. Gen Otis would command 34 000 effective troops in Manila if reinforcements lag, while plans consider landing at Linkayen Dagupan railway to strike Aguinaldo in the rear with navy aid to secure a landing and advance.

Washington War Department Philippines Otis Manila Temsid Luzon Ubet Tany Micera Taver Linkayen Dagupan Aguinaldo Navy Jestartmart Iingayen Bey

Two Men Killed in Cloud Burst Near Hoxie

A western Kansas cloud burst drenched the prairie with twelve inches of water last night. Two men in a wagon, Chappell and Davin, were struck by lightning and killed. Simon Jordan, a long employed at Hotart's drug store, fell from his bicycle and suffered multiple head injuries. Bystanders reported several stitches needed to close the wounds.

Hoxie Kansas City Moxie Kan Mayse Turing Chappell Davin Simon Jordan Hotart Bight Topeka

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