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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1898

Page

8

Adams Family Figure Tipped for British Ambassadorship

A Washington dispatch notes President Metinley weighs a prominent Adams family member for the British post as Colonel Hay nears arrival. Henry Adams, noted historian and writer, is suggested though several sources doubt his candidacy.

New York Washington Metinley Museschuvetts Wolett Ambessador Great Britain Mason Mber Ahweil Cireics Dore Hay Meith May Bir. McKinney Henry Adams Caronel Hay Adame Charlie Umadt Trady Spesher Woul Lellowe St Joarres

Worry Over China As Diplomats Eye Developments

Washington observers report unease in diplomatic circles over a rumored Chinese emperor’s death and rising powers. The Dowager Empress’s return to power prompts debates about Li Hung Chang’s fate as Britain tensions grow. Meanwhile Russia seeks influence and potential demonstrations near Pekin.

Washington Wi. Ting Fing Chines Ager Russia Takis Pekin Li Hung Guang Omprase Li Hane Chang Deware Foreign Office

Wheeler Starts South to Camp Wheeler for Cuban Service

Major General Wheeler and staff arrived at Windsor Hotels en route to Camp Wheeler Huntsville Alabama where he will organize regiments for Cuba service. He plans to review cadets at West Point then proceed to Hunterville and Washington if possible. Subordinates are ordered to move brigades and regiments to front line posts with cavalry for Cuba and Dakota operations.

New York Oreveral W Whuster Unifnre Windsor Bites Wheeler Camp Wheeler Huntsville Ain Army Bulldine West Point Hunterville Washington Cuba Huths Bowak Huntaville Comny Wikett Revere Huenek Dekota Wighth Monteville Finth Colorado Hanurviline Witett Mainte Bursea

Camp Wikoff Enables Passage of Troops From War Camp

The windiness and activities of the Red Cross society and allied organizations dominated Camp Wikoff as twenty eight square miles of tents housed troops. Most units have been dispersed with only seven regiments remaining on site. Five units are reassigned to various locations while the Seventh Infantry and the Second Engineer protect the camp’s last duties.

Red Cross Society Wiken Seventh Infantry Cory Wikoff

Spain and Paris Agree on Peace Mission Atmosphere

In Paris the American peace commission faces a mixed reception as French officials prepare for joint sessions. The tone remains cautious with Spain cited as ready to grant concessions while American insistence on retaining Fiume and Livorno hovers over negotiations. Washington and Paris aim for closer work despite diplomatic frictions as offices prepare for formal sessions and a shared headquarters setup.

Paris United States Peace Commission America Livan Bounlards Armerica Foreste Terond Ferdinand Park United States Bern Peck mm Whitelaw Reid Parleries Gardens Salin

Police Notes Report Busy Night With Drunks and Raids

Police logged 26 inmates last night with six vagrants held or expelled for the festival. Ada Foster’s aid house at Crane and Munroe was raided. Mrs Foster and two inmates taken to the station. H Nedde arrested for resisting a joint raid. five men present also charged. All fined 25 dollars with hearings to follow. Georgy Baker operates at 422 Kansas Avenue with beer and whisky sold to crowds under E G Hardy’s guidance. Two men, the wheel, and jugs of liquor were seized at the station as J W Ewing was cited for tandem riding on the avenue.

Vass Ada Foster Crane and Munroe Georgy Baker Kaneas Avenue E.G. Hardy J. W. Ewing Lailea’ Music Club Ladies Music Club Quartette F. 5 Phones Frank Foster Mire W. Miller L. 8 Ferry J. W. Hardt FS. ‘Thomas Ellen Parkhurst J. Hodgins Frank P. MacLennan Lbrarian Russell Harber Anka M. Parry Bundy Grace Campiorais Irene Campdoras W. S. Charles Ruth Collins F_ ©. Dietrich L. 5S. Ferry S J. Hodgins F. BP. MacLennan Mabel Martin W. Miller Cc. Nichelson GW. Parkhurst Eflen Parkhurst Kane Packhurst L. A. Ryder Thomas Gertrude Tracy FE. Wear Macterran Stutth J. W. F. Hughes John Kieinhans Sorosis Units Church Margaret Hill McCarter Effie Graham I. D. Whittemore Frank Montgomery

Charley Mitchell Challenges Tom Sharkey in Prize Fight

New York dispatch reports Charley Mitchell Hine cabled to the Pollen Gazette confirming a fight with Tom Sharkey. The match, arranged likely for England or America, would involve a purse and a side stake. Details on venue, dates, and terms remain unclear amid fragmented text.

Charley Mitchell Tom Sharkey New York Hine Pollen Gazette England America Lavigne Einglish Weiter

Omaha Exposition Fast Train Schedule Update

The report notes a fast train via Saint Peter preserving a Topeka departure at 4:85 p.m. and arriving in Omaha at noon, detailing the timetable adjustment for the exposition period.

Sante Percesves Topeka Omaha

North Topeka society notes and social updates

North Topeka column records arrivals departures visits and events. Local residents Bert Green and David Grege return from Omaha and Cincinnati while John Curtis visits from Oklahoma. Blind Boone headlines with a performance at Louken's opera house and the W T K club prepares a France study program with officers listed.

Warry Lukens Washburn College Bert Green Omaha David Grege Cincinnati Ailen Garfield Park F. Osborn Plymouth North Side John Curtis Oklahoma TW. Jenkins Colo. J. Stevenson Maple Hill Jeff Petro Hutchin Charles Morse J. & Morse West Gordon Street C. H. Rthodes AP. Goodhus Emsporia J. A. Chisholm Hugel Canada Clara Marnie Smith Gle West Gordon Street GC. Nicholson Hall Caine

Society Notes Show Topeka Ties Extend Far

Society news highlights numerous Topeka residents and guests traveling to and from Washington, D C, Emporia, Lawrence and Manhattan. It lists hosts on Kan St and Topeka avenues, local clubs including the Ladies Music Club and Western Sorosis, upcoming millinery openings, and various visits by families and clergy.

Lucy Knowles Washington, D. C Kansas City C. C. Knowles F. K. Brown Rosamond Horton Colorado Brown Armstrome House Topeka Avenue Theodore “Hammatt Emporia Miss May- Lange Lawrence CH. Church New York Noble Grace Washington, D.C Noble Willl Washington College Standard Kan, Ave Atkinson Leavenworth Wright Stratton David Brooke Ivah Davis C.F. Lite Bessie Belle Manhattan Toda Little J. Dobbs Miss Litt Katherine Critchfield Oxkaloosa W. W. Phillies Jackson Street Helle French Lakin Kan Bidich Worden Mabel Cromline Chicago Minerva Dennis Topeka Hinots Gottus Harry C. Rout Raith of Belott C. F. Menninger Topeke Avenue 3. E. Price Mis. T. G. Wear City of Mexico Paul Hudson Edith Bickley North Cedar T. C Mowre Tyler Street Princle McArthur Misa Lee Jones J. T. Kirkpatrick Texas Chesney South John Sargent Brink Reed Ildren Hitensburg Washington WH. Reed W. A. Zather Medical College M. M. Bailey Frances Seavill Sellech Mabel Knowles Emporium Apole Mandolin Club Kansas Avenue LC. Badgley and Son Winhinee Manitobe Badgley Omaha R. J. Parker Newton J. L. King L. C Wasson Ottawa Helen Reed Carbondate Pred Wellhouse

Close Margin Prices in Tablings for Festival Week

Tabling item notes new cloth and price ideas to ease hosting Bur guests during Festival week. Mentions close margin pricing and a trifle cost.

Children Coats in Latest Materials at Low Prices

Advertises children's coats in Hiderdown Bonds and Flannel materials. Describes stylish, youthful looks and suggests a Jovller appearance. Prices start at $1.06.

Ingrain Carpets and Tapestry Goods Displayed at Store

Carpet department advertises rest English velvet and Ingrain carpets in latest designs priced from 10 to 39 cents and up. Tapestry carpets described as strong dependable at 45 cents per yard and up. Moguettes and Axminster noted as very high grades with several designs and colorings starting 78 cents and up.

Axminster

Portia Club and Neighborhood Groups Meet This Fall

Whittemore Miss Viola Troutman and other members form The Portia Club with meetings starting October 6 and alternating Thursdays. The Research Club Our Neighborhood Club and The Conversation club are described with officers, members, and meeting schedules. Also notes a rumor about Captain Hawkins shooting and a Topeka steam laundry.

Anna Murphy Tda Zellart Leonore Doster L. Hybrander J. W. Butterfield Portia Club Miss Hambleton Harry Ashbs George Crawford Charles Thomas Arthur Capper Herbert Armstrong Mra W. N. West Ti. Merriam Walter Noble Atri Theodore Hammatt Misa Nellie McClintock Margaret Dudley Susie Sw Theresa Housington Mary Lakin Our Neighborhood Club Neleh- Yerhved Club C. D. Skinner Nellie Lescher Mary Boswell C. W. Kidder Marian Mulholland Grantier

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Topeka Cromwell & Jeffers Postoffice Stor Adams China Spain Volce Omaha Exposition Kimball Pog. Co M.A. Miller Central Avenue Hoffman Abilene Abeldt Kurtis Hope Brembers Ellsworth Harvey Keller East Laurent Street Bird Canning Rectory Keller James W. Riley States Cavalry Trostel Curis Street Riley Sanigo Fl Caney W.T. K. Club M. M. Hale Park Street France MM. Ha Dire. W. Hy. Davie FC. Bowen J. Gonder Mize Fannie Cole Mise Pangy Cole JH. Gonder BE. M. Reagle W. B. Kistler W. D_Larey RB StoMastere RB StoMastere, Mre_J_ 1. Paine, Mra. A.M. Petro, Mrs. H.C. Safford W. E. Spotter Tompkins H.W. Cheney W .M. Cowlay TN. Davis LB Hamrick J. Kate Campdoras Robert Morris Sho Jl .F. Morris Daughters of the King Bethany College Society News Mors Topeka Women's Club Kansas S48 Dad Gen Cassimeres Cotmfort Children’s Coats Ine Ates Stave Seine Cotars Ye Ae D. C. Tillotson J. K. Frizett James Sproat Lab James C. Allison F. A. Botsford Mra Carr G. P. Cownbrs W. Davidson Eli Foster J. Frisell BF. McGittin L. Powell W.B. Roby A. ©. Rosser James 8. Sproat Charlies Startaman L. M. Strickler D.C. Tillotson G. FP. ‘Worley Research Club Aion Netherlands The Conversation Club Dell Keizer Sire OF Thompar Willie Gwen Muss Baek del Keizer Russells W. M. Hawkins Atchison Companys Kansalment Santiago Elamiethy Hawkins Felix Gouraud Bopeins Great Jones
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