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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1899

Page

9

Plays for M KInley At White House Recital Delights Guests

Florieel Reuter of Chicago delights 8 White House audience with a recital featuring songs and patriotic pieces. The program includes The Sos rate de Mayan and Viva Uista Pasadomatic. The performer plans a southern route to Goede Country, with Cape Hatteras to be passed by September 23 and a New York Bay anchorage on September 28, Dewey will be aboard and aims to arrive on time.

Florieel Reuter Chicago White House Washington Mortesti Reuter Treasury Lieanes Kabjey White Lewaard Ana Pan Vinuxterie Micielon Bexin Uncle Sam Cape Hatteras New York Bay Dewey Etys

Dewey Mission to Reach New York by Southern Route

Fragmentary dispatch notes Admiral Dewey en route aboard the Olympia toward the United States. The ship left Gibraltar in a morning calm as sunlit clouds parted, with the crew and ship’s surgeon aboard, awaiting arrival in New York on a reported date in September.

Hateras New York Gibraltar Olympia United States Olympic Admiral Dewey Roe Hesleny Rome Sala Hs

Lightning's Vdd Work Tornado Event Shocks Ohio

A freak electrical storm near Fredericksburg, Ohio, injures no one but destroys a building. Farmer William Parrett reports a vivid strike tearing the roof and walls, lifting parts of a porch, and injuring a two year old calf. The storm knocks down power lines, causes a two foot tall tendon, and leaves broken posts in a four hour span. The scene is observed as the Secretary and Col. Hardin travel toward Las Principato and the Philippines.

William Parrett Farmer Living Cear Fredaricks

Abbots Wife of Kansan Seeks Divorce

Cora Belle Abbott files divorce suit against Geocer Abbott alleging frequent striking and false adultery accusations. She cites his wealth and custody request for two children Fernard Heatrice. Abbott family ties noted to prominent Kansas Dest lineage. alienation sought.

Cora Belle Abbots East St. Louis Cora Belle Abbott Geocer Abbott Meon Dean Tojottier Anil Sytember Fernard Heatrice

Sentences Reported for Manila Crimes by Court Martial

Manila reports via Hong Kong say Corporal Damboffer and Private Conine of Company B Sixteenth Infantry were sentenced to death by court martial. Private Ne Bennett received twenty years imprisonment for criminally assaulting millve women in Manila a month earlier. The crimes provoked native outrage and General Otto recommended President McKinney approve the sentences and order a public execution to deter repetition.

Manila Hong Kong Damboffer Conine Company B Sixteenth Infantry NeBennett Otta McKinney

Kles Leaves Kansas and Changes in Ownership

An old Kansas paper, the Commoner, reports editor B. G. Klee selling and leaving for Michigan. Wich it now passes to new owners including W. J. Babb and Frank Nishewonger with Judge Rabb having bought into Jerry Simpeot's Pugnaet Pub.

Wichit Commoner B. G. Klee Wuld Michigan Wilst Kansas Hawe Kewn W. J. Babb Frank Soups

Kansas Kafir corn acreage rises amid state totals

Returns to the Kansas Board of Agriculture show Kafir corn occupying 47 152 acres, with growth over last year. Top counties include Greenwood, Lyon, Butler, Dickinson, Pratt, Morris, Harper, Osage, Kingman, and Comanche, totaling about 3 percent of the state crop. Sorghum and related feeds also rise, with several counties reporting gains and shifting acreage. The article notes a 3 percent regional share of total Kafir corn and highlights a surge in sorghum planted alongside. The piece ends with a currency bill passed by the Gold Standard Simta council on September 15.

Kansas Board of Agriculture Greenwood Lyon Butler Dichinkon Pratt Morris Heh Harper Clas Osage Hans Bilsworth Ilslo Celley Comanche Busseil Sherman County Marion Cuna Finney Keren Buller Barber Cowfey Sumner Dickinson

Free Trial Bottle Promises Blood Balm Cure

Advert promises a free trial bottle of Blood Balm and declares it heals blood troubles and skin diseases. It claims to cure cancers, eating sores, and chronic rheumatism and offers tonic benefits. Available from Swift Holiday Drug Co and others, with $1 large bottle and $5 for six bottles.

Swift & Holiday Drug Co Kans Eed Rowley & Snow Kanses Avenue Topeis Asd Ding Alores Blood Balm Co Mitchell St. Atladte

Kansas City Chosen As Next Meeting Place Of Typothetae

The final session of the United Typothetae of America convention elected Franklin Hudson as president and P Edward Freeward as vice president. Kansas City, Missouri, was chosen as the host city for the next meeting, with the date left to the executive committee and the Kansas City Typothetae to arrange. Officers named include Wilson H. Lee of New Haven as second vice president and J E Burke of Norfolk as third vice president, with A Tabor of Tennessee and Wm A Webb of Cincinnati among the vice presidents. J S Cushing of Boston as secretary, Thomas Donnelley of Chicago as treasurer, and a committee chaired by J J Little of New York with Wm J Gorman of Philadelphia and several others from major cities.

United Pitwt P. Edward Freeward St Louis W Wilson H. Lee New Haven John E Burke Norfolk Via A. Tabor Tenmion Dat Wm. A. Webb Cincinnati J. P. Jones Philadelphia Seerebury J. S. Cushing Boston Thomas Donnelley Chicago J. J. Little New York Wm. J. Gorman WW. Iornich St. Paul W. H. Bates Memphis Tenn

President McKinley to Extend Western Trip to Minneapolis

Washington reports McKinley plans to extend his Chicago journey to Minneapolis while cabinet members Gage Toot Smith and Grices discuss carter stone laying details and the dates of meeting the presidential party. A discussion on Dubiey money orders hints at a rate increase. Twies Hanged in Mobile for assaulting a white child. trap misfired causing initial fall. Capetown reports forty two bubonic plague deaths at Magude near Delau bay and high fatality among those infected.

McKinley Washington Secretarias Gage Toot Smith Attornes Vnday Chicago Minneapolis Dubiey United States Cape Town Cape House Assembly WP. Schreiner Magude Dela Sou Bay

Ottawa Fair and Town News Ripple Through County

Local notes describe attendance at the Ottawa fair, a Topeka scientist turned farmer, city construction work on brick pavement, and various Kansas figures traveling or speaking. Mentions include J. Willeed sailing to Scotland, Santa Fe officials, and community events across multiple counties with promotions and political activity.

Kansas Grace Cathedral van Valkenburg Acre Ichards Aeeta Sara Atchison Ottawa Ray E. Thomas Noiriy New York Tom McNeal Bourbon County Fedueld Ybchen J. Willeed Scotland Churing J. Webb Santa Fe Bibi Reavenworth Mera Mare FL Nest Ivorce William Nixon Honey K. J. Shakeshiott Sant Pe Cnjosine Colorad Union Krgpered Federation Agonductre ' i Mucslall iGinge Oly Kile Phutidus Tore TV Amh

Johnson Defends Ruling Amid Nomination Fight

Hazen explains Branner junction dispute and names Judge Johnson as target of petition accusing him of legal ignorance. Petition argues he relied on Judge Keeler's judgment in key points of law. Johnson remains a Republican candidate as Nortonville convention stalemate continues.

EB. Hazen Branner W. H. Hazen Johnson Myers Gletrich Jumes Myer Johnsxet Johnzon

One Woman's Nerve Ascends Edison Chimney

Mrs Harris wife of H J Harris chief engineer of Edison Electric Light company climbed the 185 foot new chimney at the plant using the Barrow platform. She recounted friends doubting her but said she would go to the top and back with her husband accompanying her.

Harris Edison H. J. Harris Edison Hisptric Light Company Mra. Harris

Real Estate Transfers Listed in County Ledger

A stream of conveyances shows multiple transfers of property and deeds. Names include George A. Shankweller F J Meyer Marcus Warner H C Bowman Charles Endicott W H Boasen Rosa Strickrott Mary E Neese Werner Lutz Jno J Shafter Matthew Ketchum Irving Wellman Mary E Van Cleave Audas A Fy C G Behuler Strait avenue Whitmers addition El Freeman Miranda D Frestan C E Freeman and heirs to Freeman and related heirs with values ranging from 50 to 3500 dollars and parcels described across sections 2 11 16 and adjacent plats.

George A. Shankweller F. J. Meyer John BR. ‘Thompson Marcus Warner Polkstret H.C. Bowman Charles Endicott W. HL Boasen Keith Shawner County Rosa Strickrott van Buren Street Adrenn Garton Franke Hridgeford Mary E Neese Werner Lutz Jno J. Shafter Matthew Ketchum AIT Palatrest Siringhim Irving Wellman Mary E. van Cleave Braaner Street Klein Audas Mra A. Fy Pt. Sw. Tet Pl. Se Ott C. G. Behuler Strait

Maegley Takes Post as General Freight Agent

Mr Maegley newly appointed inderstant general freight agent of Santa Ms arrives in Topeka at noon to review papers with Mr Ro Hudenb and acclimate to duties. He returns to Kansas City tomorrow then continues as chair of the Travat Inspection bureau until October 1 before taking charge in Topeka. Mrs Hudson will remain in Topeka until January 1.

D. R. Hudnon Nseleten Banta City of México Stepeias Deen Teres Mike Mn P. Reilac Alyen Sor Jackson Wichita Bencan Sara Pat Coney O. W. Coulter McKinney Kasay npAie Cue Entertainment Fepela Secrets Neo Henry Knoleren Ab Insu Abilene Topeka Aeslum Nothtar Wie Tien Auchareies Welluday Abliene Kate Guyre Dolan Mire Giebruail C. Maegley Santa Ms Cr. Ro Hudenb Kansas City Travat Inspection Bureau Toneka C.F. Hudson Nickerson Mexican Central Rows Mexico Hudson Remais Tnil

Slow Reply Truncated in Transvaal Crisis Report

London reports the colonial office awaits the Transvaal consul general’s formal reply. Pretoria notes the executive staff is considering the final reply from Great Britain. Commandants are asked to submit lists of burghers available for military service as the call for a bank statement looms. Breidenthal issues a bank condition demand due within fifteen days.

London Transvaal Monoe White Pretoria Great Beitals Hnmedinge Breidenthal

Lide Perm Orders Next Year Mil Wallkes Meeting

The national council of the Lidepemtert Order of Tied Men decided today to merge Mil Wallkes next year. They also plan to establish a newspaper under the order with details to be announced by the board of managers. Parker House Moved An Albert Parker house was moved from the saditerlar site on ta Qube street and began ex way by the new location on Nighth sve near Harrison. The Teenie Wilde moved Quincy street WW Tenth opening because of town winds at Eight street and Kansad avenue.

Washington National Council Tiem Parker Albert Parker Saditerlar Ta Qube Street Harrison Teenie Wilde Quincy Street Eight Street Kansad Avenue

The Angelus Inspires Millet’s Muse Amid Humble Cottage

A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt describes Mere Adele, Millets muse near Fontainebleau, who with simple faith and resilience recalls the painter Jean Francois Millet. It recounts her life beside a vine clad cottage, Adele's care for Millet's family, and the iconic Angelus scene born from their shared hardship.

Harbison Fontainebleau Paris Katone Sls Mern Adele Jean Francois Millet Mia

Wanted sealed bids for wheat straw and curds delivery

Sealed bids will be received at the Kansas State AR reunion office in the state house until September 18 for 20 tons of clean wheat straw and 20 tons of curds Leacheners to be delivered to the fair. Bids will be rejected in whole or in part as determined by the committee MAJOR P SHHEVE, Secretary.

Kansas Ftate AR Reunion State Houpe P.shheve

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