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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1898

Page

2

NONE TO COMPETE Underselling World Markets Amid Strong Export Demand

American export demand boosts wheat and cotton optimism despite mixed foreign reports. Wool and textile sectors show restraint while iron and steel rise with new orders and price gains. Banking and money markets tighten globally as Western trade centers report brisk activity and expanding production capacity.

Pacific Coast Oregon Washington California Uils Fear Com United States Dominion of Canada G. Dun & Co Review of Trade Europe Chicago St. Paul St. Louis Germany Great Britain Philadelphia Ralls Far West London Asucust Stalnot Textile Industri

Wool price trends and trade outlook note

The report cites awaiting Saat developments and wool price strength. Print cloths fall slightly, brown drills and light woolen feeds see price reductions. Trade concessions are scarce as three weeks’ gale losses reach 10,078,100 pounds versus 48,451,400 the prior year and 23,463,700 in 1982.

Relative Gordon seeks writ of habeas corpus in burglary case

The Sept 4 court record shows Gordon, held for burglary since February 26, 18,11, taken to Joliet penitentiary March 1. Judge Tuthill presided as Cordes argued plea of guilty capped at one year. Parole recommendations noted. petition filed by relative Gordon.

Chicago Gordon Joliet “Penitentiary Joliet Tuthil Cordes Badenoe Mittissus Gorden

Goulds Assessment Upheld by State Board

The state board today admitted the objection by Ocean County bondholders against county assessments. Major Carl Lente filed a minority report arguing Goulds personal tax should pass, while Rabble noted the assessment could be altered if Mr Gould was available, but he was absent during the taxing season.

Trenton State Board of Syqxation Erect County Bond of Freeholders Ocean County Carl Lente Geuiree Gould Rabble Gould

Church Sinking Into Mine Near Hazleton Pa

A Pennsylvania church in Andenried near Hazleton is slowly sinking into a coal mine. Ground beneath the building has torn away. two pillars barely support the structure. The church is valued at $5,000 and abandonment of the property is likely. The Rock Woman Traveler note discusses travel safety and a railway signaling system aiding lone women.

Pennsylvania Hazleton St. Patrick's Church Andenried Malloy

IOWA COLONEL IN TROUBLE DES MOINES DESCRIBED

Des Moines reports Colonel Lambert of the Pifileth Iowa volunteers faces a court martial for disrespect to the state chief magistrate. The charge references an interview quoted in Des Moines satirically framing political maneuvers by a Shaw-Sherod coalition and a reaction to the supposed misrepresentation of young men serving for political ends.

Des Moines B. FE Iowa Lambert Eich Shaw Alison Sherod

Honor for Miss Willard Natal Day Celebration by Temperance Women

Chicago temperance leaders plan a birthday celebration for Frances E. Willard at Willard hall at 11 o clock with music and hymns. The event features memorials, membership appeals, and readings honoring the reformer and her long fight for temperance. Eva Norton, Helen Hood, Amanda Smith, Jessie Ackerman, and Rev JQ A Henry will contribute readings and songs.

Temperance Chicago Frances E. Willard Willard Hall Miss Willard Ale Miss Williard Eva Norton H. A. Horton Helen Hood Restcotttuge Amanda Smith Lady Henry Somerset Will Mies Jexsie Ackerman Teme Itfar Hom Dee J.Q. A. Henry Wilber Hagans

Women Wreck Saloon at Anderson East of the City

In Anderson Indiana on September 4 a Women led mob wrecked the Dady Wheeler resort near the river damaging doors and mirrors. Investigators started but hurriedly dropped the case. Wheeler says authorities now suspect temperance workers orchestrated the act and no one was detained.

Faye Gtecock Prominsice Fairmount

Fooled De Wolf Hopper and English Imposter Deceived

New York Sept.aj. A man claiming to be the English tenor Hayden Coffin befriended De Wolf Hopper at the Knickerbocker theater. He invited Hopper behind the scenes then to supper at a club. Coffin arrived before Hopper, was wined and cocktailed, and O Sullivan identified the visitor as an impostor. An onstage test with a piano was proposed to prove identity, but Coffin did not admit to the test.

New York Sept Dax Knickerbocker Theater de Wolf Hopper Hayden Coffin Ike Hopper Mr. Coffin Dennis O'sullivan Brunest Wilson O/Sullivan Coffin Ana Holland House

Decorating Your Stars Front Let Us Do It For You

The fragment describes decorating services offered by The International Decorating Co and Peerless Steam Laundry. It mentions wholesale prices, Lexicontqe and Kannis Avenue, with emphasis on quality over price. The text reflects an old-time newspaper advertisement style.

Decorating Co International Decorating Co Kannis Avenue Ud Westth

Temple Does Not Pay, W C T U Leader Says

Mrs LM N Stevens, acting national president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of America and Maine state president, spoke at the Maine convention in Bangor. She described the Chicago Woman's Temple as an affiliated interest and argued the Temple has yielded no revenue to the union while the National WCTU has paid rent for offices there.

Mire. Stevens Chicago Bangor LM. N. Stevens Women's Christian Temlerance Union of America Maine Woman's Temple Jose

Man fatally wounds woman in Benton Harbor attack

John Williams fatally shoots Mra Rolomat Shoemaker after attacking her at a back street in Benton Harbor. The assailant fled, later found in a half stupor. A corselet saved the injured woman from death. authorities expect her to die.

John Williams Arene Lyaehng

Artist's Wife Missing From New York Home

Mrs Rose Edwards wife of artist Paul Edwards vanished from their 66th Street residence. She left a costly fur set at Joy West street and told her husband she went to market. Police and husband failing to locate her. inquiries ongoing.

Rose Edwards New York Rose Howards Paul Edwards Edwards Joy West Bet

Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women

An old advertorial text extols a woman's power to awaken love and hails Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female ailments. The passage references health, delicacy, and vitality, touting the product as a positive specific that strengthens and heals, with anecdotal claims of personal relief and improved well being.

Pierce

Lincoln Park board weighs new animals for zoological gardens

Chicago report says the Lincoln Park board discussed purchasing animals for the zoological gardens. Offers came from dealers including Frank C. Bostick Omaha for four exotic antelopes and a quagga at 250 dollars each, J Buck Philadelphia for a catelie and an orangutan, with an official in Dutton planning an eastern trip to inspect proposals.

Chicago Lincoln Park Board Zoological Gardens Frank C. Bostick Omaha J. Buck Philadelphia

Parsons Bank Failure Paralyzes Michigan Town Business

In Niles Michigan the Burr Oak Parsons Bank shut after 35 years under President Parsons. The closure halts local commerce as deposits totaling 51 000 are locked. Wealth of Parsons, linked to Chicago trades, is said to have collapsed with the bank. Citizens fear prolonged economic distress.

Michigan Parsons Bank Niles Mich Burr Qak Parsons Burr Oak Sitchigan Chicas Board of Trade Bositara

Cap­tures Millinery by American Eagle Mascot

Chicago reports a large American eagle mascot of Company B First Minnesota volunteers attacked a woman’s hat, tearing it and causing her to react with amusement. The bird, called Old Ate, has repeatedly alarmed troopers, stealing a mite of items and causing disorder, stoking talk of possible court martial for the bird’s mischief.

Chicago Co. B First Minola Volunteer Cavalry Vic Micon Uncle Sam Tennesser Co. Re Abe Cassie

Heroes in the Battle of Santiago Pack-train Story

A letter from pack-train No. 2 at Santiago de Cuba on July 28 credits Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving the front by keeping ammunition and rations flowing. The writer recalls diarrhoea and no time for doctors, praising the medicine as crucial to the army.

Santiago de Cuba P. &. Butler Chamberlain Corade Tampa Chamberlain Medicine Co Dows

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