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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1898

Page

6

Festival Parade Plans and Decorations for Kansas Avenue

The Committee of Fifteen organized the Karnival Parade with a 2 20 p m start on Friday and 4 p m drills at Garfield Park. Bands from Marshall Hamilton Lyndon and Nortonville join Wortenville for Friday's events, with Kansas Avenue decorated similarly to the Cincinnati G A R meeting and the Casino at Garfield Park lavishly festooned. Treasurer McManus says about 300 more dollars are needed to break even as contests, reviews, and eligibility rules are finalized for competitive drills and prize awards.

Garfield Park Federal Building Robinson Kansas Avenue Bridge Marshall Siso Wortenville Marehall Hamilton Lyndon Nortonville Ae Karnival Knights Kansas Avenue Ninth Fourth Streets Cincinnati Millx Adams Company John F. McManus Tix AU Deeres Iport PSUN Evontinh Nancy Optione Kamien Puebla Garfield Peter Toy

Topeka opens new plumbing establishment

SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS reports a new plumbing business planned for Topeka by ae We Centre with events in the city. General Passenger Agent W. J. the'Banta is tied up today after a visit east. Newtor Beers will perform at Crawford theater over the next three nights. The dance and entertainment scene is noted while local civic matters are mentioned, including county fund reposts and a Missouri vacation note.

Topeka Ae We Centre W. J Newtor Beers Crawford Funda Meee Missouria Ben Gueen Peregemance A Grand Opera Hesse John Marehall Iarshails Sartotia John Willt

Fragmented report on local social and legal issues in city

A garbled account describes local conditions including poor housing for an old lady, women seeking work and schooling, a woman assaulted by a cow, and inmates in the city prison. It notes authorities and residents coping with limited resources and an air of social tension, with residents willing to work despite hardship.

Reese Mra Thorpe Peithien Rhea Farbind

Paget analyzes Santiago campaign observations for British admiralty

Captain Alfred Paget British naval attache compiles Cuba material and official naval data for a comprehensive report to the Admiralty. He argues naval control of sea transport, cites lessons from Cervera’s fleet, and notes U S ship plans and armament including the New Orleans cruiser as revealing.

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Pittsburg Round Trip Fare Via the Santa Fe

Pittsburg Pa round trip fare advertised at 23 40 via the Santa Fe. The notice advertises excursion east this year with substantial savings and states tickets available at Pittaburs depot or by phone. Contact agents for details and schedules.

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The Deacon Drives the Calf in Lothtop Corners

In a messy account from a rural town, a deacon confronts a boy leading a calf. The deacon pleads for kinder treatment as the boy drops the rope. The calf is dragged under dust and crowd noise until the scene ends with a chaotic but nonviolent conclusion. Also includes brief jokes and quips from various period notices and Portland column bits.

Lothtop ‘Corners

Kansas County Fairs and Miscellaneous Local Notices

Franklin Keeey secretary of the Agricultural Society and notes on multiple county fair associations with September dates. Kansas City edition advertises baking powder and Gypsy Queen product, plus a Kansas City Santa Fe fare of 267 to return. Various sale and trade notices list goods for sale including household items, carpets, organ, safe, and livestock. Local carious listings mention jobs, horses, and farm stock with contact hints and locations in Kansas.

Kansas City Santa Fe

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