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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1898
Page
3
Bank record shows First National Bank Topeka Kansas as of September 30 1898 with assets and liabilities totaling amounts like 50000 00 and 6000 00. Notary Bowman signs and expires in April. Directors listed.
A noisy OCR fragment lists numbers and codes such as 09 66 449 9% 800 money figures and 31,060,205 with scattered 17 0 23,000 entries. Mentions directors and budgeting terms, but lacks coherent context or identifiable names or events.
Des Moines report quotes N. T. Guernsey attorney and receiver's agent detailing the New England Loan and Trust Company collapse. He cites organized under Iowa laws, deposits with Farmers Loan and Trust and Real Salute Trust, capital stock 875000, profits 110000, debentures, and extensive real estate losses from loans in Kansas City Omaha Shurz Lincoln and Salt Lake. Company cannot pay accruing interest or meet demands. no local creditors found yet, reorganization uncertain.
Illinois, Kansas and Ohio veteran groups registered in large numbers at Camp Dewey with 126 shown up by noon. A grand GAR reunion program followed a dedication ceremony as Mayor Anderson and Gov. Lesdy addressed the crowd. veterans listened to remarks on war, liberty, and national unity amid a celebratory atmosphere.
A Kansas veterans reunion features Major Anderson introducing William A. Faulk of Housevelt's Rough Riders, Col. W. F. Cloud praising Kansas regiments, and a large turnout of 3,000 campers at Camp Dewey. The event highlights memories of Chickamauga Gettysburg and Santiago with military bands, tented encampments, and competitive drills at Garfield park.
The programme lists camp fire talks by ex-Congressman Calderlend Judge Domier and Sidney G. Conks, with Woman's Relief Corps hosting Mrs. Julia Campbell. Events include a midafternoon camp fire, musical performances, and speeches by A W Smith McPherson Thayer and others, plus a grand reception for Her Imperial Majesty Anna Kunatna Lake with a 400-strong procession and military band. The afternoon features a Karnival Quesn reception at the Santa Fe depot and a speakers’ reception at Ourficlt park Thursday.
Special Order No 4 issued by Department Commander Eastman and Adjutant General Churchill for the Kansas State Reunion G A R Camp Dewey Topeka Sept 27 1895 prohibits sale of intoxicating liquors and gambling devices on reunion grounds. Meeting of council of administration Sept 28 at department headquarters. efforts to ensure comfort and order noted. large turnout anticipated.
The Merrill Horse, Gen Fremonts Second Missouri cavalry, opens nearby headquarters. Mrs Fremont, 75, of Los Angeles, expresses strong interest in a Kansas reunion. Kansas hosts a growing roster of members. A L Snyder of Marion is president and S R Nelson of Lawrence is secretary.
In James Park soldiers and their families experience authentic camp life. Tents line narrow streets facing each other with about five to eight people per tent. The sandy, pleasant cs area attracts many, especially women who spend mornings there over Garfield park where fakira performances run.
Edward F. Highland, assistant superintendent of the Missouri Pacific Railway, was taken to Bellevue Hospital from heat exhaustion. He is under Dr. Robertson care and is expected to be detained for observation before possible transfer to a private asylum.
Advertisement touts the Omaha Exposition as the grandest ever planned in the United States with through tickets and stopovers, promoted by L W Wakely and Howard Elliott of St Louis. Separate brief notices report Sir Arthur Forewood dead in London and the US cruiser Montgomery arriving at Newport harbor.
The Karnival Knights announce a Topeka to Omaha excursion costing 3.50 for the round trip with a 4.50 return fare, tickets valid three days. The special train departs Topeka at 9 a.m. Tuesday October 4 and reaches Omaha at 2 p.m. Wednesday October 5, Topeka Day. Information from agent Thos. L. Kitz or Karnival Knights committee.
Dispatch from Porto Rico reports 2600 sick troops as Americans hold four fifths of the island. Spanish retreat toward San Juan as Asterican Todds move amid disturbances. Captain Hammel’s Third Wisconsin enters Carey. General Ernst relocates to Albanita. Brigade sickness ranges around 42 percent with convalescents aboard ships Obdam and Bellet. Medical officers favor sending troops north after possible mountain quarters.
Springfield Ohio September 27 Coroner Schaefer orders an inquest into Patrick Bolan death after Dr Bell cites slow poisoning from Simonson report others disagree Bolan was wealthy and died sadly Jenny
Washington Sept 27. The president named Millan R. Moore of Arizona as registrar of the land office at Tucson Arizona and Harry Humphrey of Washington as special agent to allot lands to Indians on the Colville reservation in Washington.
Colonel W F Cody known as Buffalo Bill joins his show in Joplin Missouri after travel to Kansas City last week. He appears perfectly recovered and back in performance.
Beggs' German Salve is praised as superior with a full trial promised to prove it. Tickets for Carnival Ball and Karnival Knights' ball masque go on sale at Swift & Holliday Era company store 52% Kansas avenue Tuesday morning. Invitation required for purchase. No tickets at the door Friday. Ticket prices are $1 for gentleman and one lady, 50 cents for each extra lady.
Patent line about Little Giant Pills for weak digestion and sick headaches. Claims relief from constipation and female ailments. Mentions Beggs as advertised and Peerless Steam Laundry for laundering ladies shirts without fading.
A July letter from pack-train No. describes diarrhoea illness among Packers during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. It credits Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with keeping the supply lines open and saving lives, noting men had no time to seek doctors amid rushes to deliver ammunition and rations.
The September report confirms management changes at the Jury theater and Grand Opera halls in St Louis. W J Onwie and James J Bray of Chicago have arrived to implement the shifts while E Bard Warrall formerly of Philadelphia will manage Grand Opera House and A Le of New York will head Century.
Judge Judd, chair of the Socialist Labor state committee, challenges Mr. Riddle to prove allegations made by Mr. Biddle. He denies interviews or authorization and calls the statements entirely false, offering to undergo full inquiry upon proper evidence.
An official note states that should Turkey reject the powers demands by October 1, the allied powers will lay down a blockade and seize places in Crete and along the coast as necessary. The message warns of decisive action if Crete is not opened to the terms.
At Newmarket on Sept 27 Tod Lines rode Lord Nagon's 3-year-old Hitite bread to win the Vinners' prize of 10 sovereigns in the first October meeting. Thirteen horses ran, with betting 100 to 13 against bread.
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