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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
8
DemocRats Endorsements Split in Counties Convention
Local Democrats show divided endorsements as Hamilton County endorses a Republican nominee for reelection as recorder of deeds while a Populist candidate receives support for other county posts. In Eromisco County and surrounding areas remaining races reflect shifting party lines and a new precedent in local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezliton County
Hamilton County
Micky Bich
Reedaier of Deeds
Deusity
Retauluder
Une
YOUNKIN DEFENSE CLAIMS AG FLED EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Attorney General Godard fled the executive council affair and faces accusations tied to partisan orders. The defense argues the Papalist executive council exceeded its lawful powers and that Venikin acted incompetently and refused or failed to comply with council orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godard
Rouneil
Piraewestings
Cotiaerl
Hopkins in Charge Ex Reform School Official to Run Bank
Bank Commissioner Hreidenthal appoints W. T. Hopkins of Herington to manage the defunct bank at Cirebe villa. Roy Fort ines, the bank’s usher, is under arrest for crookedness. Hopkins previously served as assistant superintendent of the Hutchinson reformatory under Governor Leedy and has worked with Hutchinson Sourd es Falirokd ni Hutchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otreleville Bank
Holland Society to Debate Boers and British Policy
Judge Geo M Van Hourn said the Holland society will take up the Boers versus British policy at its October 1 meeting. Members noted Dutch sentiment aligned with the Boers, with Germans and Irish also described as sympathetic, while the Dutch are portrayed as champions of the weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
hxJudge Geo. BM
van Hourn
Holland Society
Judae van Hosen
Britain
Lorenza van Rensselaer
Newport
van Rensselaer
Postum Cereal Coffee Allegedly Improves Sleep
A city solicitor in Americus Georgia reports Mrs. Marsh complained of sleep loss and nervousness. After using Postum Food Coffee, she and her husband noticed improved sleep with quick relief and refreshed mornings. The case references a trial and mentions Mr Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Georght
F. Marsh
Faroily
Maro
HP. Davenport
Dav
Great Britain’s Transvaal raid sparks calls for mediation
W Van Syden of the Holland Letter urges President McKinley to issue an offer of mediation as tensions rise over Britain's push in the Transvaal, likened to a Venezuela-style gold grab and potential U.S. intervention if Cleveland had remained president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Transvaal
Venezuela
Cleveland
A Rich Prizeand Tangles in a Wayward Era
A garbled OCR style record mentions a prize, papers, and various names with unclear relations. The readable fragments point to a prize context, a person in La Muncie, and international references, but most specifics are obscured by transcription errors. The piece lacks coherent events or outcomes to identify a clear subject.
Detroit meets highlight reel at national event
In Michigan a national track meet featured top performances across events. Notable results included Crowell and Warry winning team trophies, Blake claiming a target event, and multiple athletes advancing to finals as spectators noted strong performances from Cesky, Brighman, and McMunchy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesky
Aanpillo
McMunchy
Crouby
Lockiv
Chane
Tangle Ayers
Furgia Toneete
Crowell
Warty
Dargenerae
Ibs
Bingham
Gilbers
Turgate
Zuad
Bnepardesa
Nham
Sencaie
Eed
Ardat
Howson
Asa Allen
Blake
Mveehy
Becomes A Catholic and Charges Against Army Vandalism
A New York report notes a Sept. date and discusses proposals on vandals targeting Catholic churches in the Philippines by American soldiers. A Thnex Pall item highlights a Paulist book listing American converts from Protestantism, naming Colonel E. S. Otis of the United States Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philippines
ES. Otis
United
American Turfmen Meet in Chicago for Season Opener
The American turf congress opened its sixteenth annual convention in Chicago with delegates from many tracks. Aull presided in Montgomery’s absence as minutes were reviewed and minor rule revisions discussed. The Lake Side Jockey Club of Peru, Indiana was barred, while Western Turf Association and Chicago Jockey Club gained or altered membership and names. Jockey licenses rose from 15 to midnight today until 10 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Chicago
Seyt
American Turf Congress
Prosident & Tr Montgomery
Bennie
Robert Aull
Bt Lous
Congres
Lake Side
Western Turf Association
Tanfaran Park
Mateo County
California
Congress
Chicago Rating Association
Chicago Jockey Club
al Ened Street Railway
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Spain Rejects Cuban Bond Debt Payment by Cuba
U S officials state the United States bears no responsibility for Spain’s Cuban debt. Spain’s cabinet says Cuba must pay interest, risking Congress scrutiny of U S role in Cuba. State Department notes clarify U S nonresponsibility and past funding precedents.
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New York
Tournhd 2Nd Advertiser
Washington
Congress
United States
State Department
Poniy
Spain
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Hunter in Guatemala Crisis Denial by Wife
Mrs W Godfrey Hunter, wife of the U S minister to Guatemala, arrived from Guatemala and denounced charges against her husband as baseless. She said there is no reason to doubt the administration in Guatemala and noted the country’s $50 million debt, much owed to Americans, Germans, and Englishmen, with no immediate repayment possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville
W.godfrey Hunter
United States
Guatemala
Guatemmla
Aled Equinet
Hunter
Dr Hunter
Mike Pamalainte
Art judges named for America at Paris fair exhibit
John B. C. Sidwell announces the national advisory board for the American exhibit at the Paris fair. The board includes Thomas Allen, J. W. Beatty, H. Burnham and others from Boston, Pittsburgh, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Washington. Juries from major cities will judge Western and Eastern works. preliminary and special juries will convene in New York and Chicago. Sculpture will have a separate national jury led by Ada m Adams and others. Exhibits must be by U S citizens produced since May 1 1898 and delivered to the American Fine Arts Society or the Art Institute of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Paris
John B. C. Sidwell
National Advisory Board
Department of Nicaria
Thomas
Clarke
Terune
New York
J. Templeman Coolidge
Boston
Gest
Museum of Fine Arts
Cincinnati
JT Hutchinson
Preaient Art Institute
Haley C. Tyem
Musum Fine Arts
St. Louie
Samuel HB. Keulfmann
Corcoran Art Wailer
Washington
Harrison &, Mor HS
Brown
Willam Mr. Chasse
Ralph Ciarkenn
Frederick Delman
Prank
Duveneck
Winslow Homer
Bolton Jane
John Lafaree
George W. Maynard
H. Sifdone
Mowbray
Biward Shamots
T. Steele
Sell
DW. Treon
Frederick P. Fe W. Vonnoh
Allen Weir
Charles WH
Woodbury
Wierpet
Wordline Shell
Act Institute
Chiesa
Jeys
Otto H. Bacher
B. Wat Chinedina
A. B. Pros
Howard Pyle
William A. Rogers
Wiliam ‘T. Smedley
William J. Baer
Laura Hills
LA. Joseph
Frank Fresich
Charles A. Platt
James D. Smillie
Henry Wolf
Ates Bay
William Jelens
Gane
Am Mead and
Peabody
Conetsis
Bf. C. Adams
D. J. French
Q. Ward
Lorado Taft
Bela Pott
Charles Graetley
Philadelphia
Department of Art
American Fine Arte Society
Fifty-seventh Street
Art Institute
United States
Local News Snippets From Topeka and Vicinity
Curtis travels to California on a plea. Various community notices cover church events, school news, a Topeka golf course update, local appointments, and upcoming reunions. Mentions include Topeka and surrounding area residents, churches, and civic happenings with dates and names intertwined.
National gold standard bill outlined by Wisconsin congressman
Congressman Joseph W. Babcock of Wisconsin, a member of the Republican financial committee, said at the Auditorium that a bill backing a normal gold standard decoration is ready for next session. He noted no major friction between Senate and House committees and predicted passage in both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph W. Babcock
Wisconsin
Republican Caucus
Times Herald
Senate
Inaccurate Patent Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
Fragmentary ad copy promises instant relief from asthma and coughing with Cherry Cough Syrup and Eclectric Oil. It names BR. W. Sauires as a pharmacist and touts cures and prevention for accidents, using dramatic but unverified language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyce
BR. W. Sauires
Thomas
Sore leg cured with CURICUM ointment claim
Patient from Atlanta reports severe leg pain nearly leading to amputation. After failed treatments a cream named Curictus ointment, plus warm baths and other preparations, allegedly relieved pain and enabled walking. Injury details and remedy claims echoed in a dubious testimonial style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C. Briscoe
Hunter St. Atlupta, Ga
Prince Alevis Karageormoh Seeks Swift Heiress Match
Chicago report of Prince Alevis Karageormoh of Ferbea courting Miss Elle Swift daughter of E Swift of Swift & Co meat packers. Miss Swift, about 22, engaged by intrigue after Paris introductions, faces swift resistance by her father over potential future throne ties and disinheritance risk. The prince’s wooing echoes historic royal alliances and a high society drawing room prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Chicago
The
Times-Herald Baye
Alevis Karageormoh
Berfe
Miseelle Swift
E. ©. Swit
House of Swift & Co
Paris
Mr. Swift
Alexis
Serva
Itsy Patterson
Jerome Bonaparte
Much II
Mian Siwilt
Adelaide Murphy
San Francisca
Queen Victoria
Prince Alexie Ja
Oak Grange Fair Opens in Shawnee County
The Oak Grange Fair underway in Aftseion Township Shawnee County showcases agricultural horticultural and domestic displays. Gov Stanley addressed attendees as baby show and foot and bicycle races drew crowds with prize awards noted for pantry stores cakes pies breads and cookies among exhibitors from across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grange
Aftseion Township
The
Grange
Shawnee County
May Buckman
Efla Sims
Hannah Corbett
Talla Sims
Ella Sims
Buckman
Eila Sims
Bessie Myers
Vernon Buckman
Graham
Elia Sims
Aille Bunkseco
H. W. Higgins
Mra
J. McCracken
H.W. Higgins
Celia Brobet
Vina Steinberg
McCracken
Vina Brobst
HW. Higgins
Sire PF. Buckman
Holloway
K. J. McCracken
Prettiest needlework and crafts awarded at fete
The event lists prize winners for best dress, embroidered items, crocheted pieces, dolls, floral arrangements, and table settings. Notable names include Hannah Corbett, Dor othy Sims, J. Sims, Malden Ahitah, and J. Harris. Awards cover first and second presses across various craft categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthia Dobbs
Ares
Gelle Cornett
Hannah Corbett
Econd
Shizmar’ Robe
Mira
Dorothy Sims
Pears
Agus
Sims
Gets
Mest Bee
Lens
Rambe
John Harricom
Bev Davis
John Harrisny
Tiret
Peietes
Ad. Hughes
Perry
Maus
Bent Dozen
Bent Tisstiel Same
Bradford Sitter
Urs
Yell Howe
White
Necond
Almonds Cornered in Chicago Market War Presses Higher Prices
The Tribune notes almond supplies tight as a market combine controls U S stock, likely boosting costs this winter. California supplies most nuts with minor from Arizona and New Mexico, and prices hover around a quarter dollar per pound amid withdrawals and announced advances. Also included are brief vignettes and ad-hoc quotes from various anecdotes and jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Tribune
Aticm
California
United
Arizona
New Mexico
Wit Press
South Water Street
Wis
Millionaire Whitman Dead Denver
Charles M Whitman a wealthy cattle breeder from Kansas and Texas ranches died at 42 in Denver due to stomach disease. The report notes health remedies and mentions local drug claims, with references to a William Woolerton at a Kansas Avenue address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman
Denver
Charles M. Whit
Heretfords
Kansas
Texas
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