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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1899

Page

5

May Arrive October 5 The Twentieth Kansas Regiments

A telegram from General Wo Fi Shafter in San Francisco notes The Twentieth Kansas may reach San Francisco ahead of schedule. Adjutant General in San Francisco says Tartarr expected October 7 but may arrive earlier with a delay at Hong Kong. Colonel Fox reports awaiting confirmation of October 7 arrival.

Kansas Dewey San Francisco Wo Fi Shafter Fuliowine Coles Evacral Tartar John B. Bharcock Culorel Fox Hong Pox

Snapshots at Home News

Fragmented notes mention Arthur Puller and others visiting Topeka, with scattered names like George Wheatley and Owen Datley. Rumors of a scandal involving the state orphans home surface amid political chatter and parade plans. A busy week includes reunions, entertainment listings, and various civic notices in the city.

Arthur Puller Girard Tewyer George Wheatley Tena Owen Datley Purry Vieiling Topeka Mex Cayon Mo Chading Thi City Cav Tananton Langston Hazen Ines Fu Gepor Meville J. Tunitin Indiana Ata Luxor Bourbay Berane Mareiny Eaeye Akrit Zormuner Webb Avenue

Cancellation Notice for Kane Sur Event Crowded

A partially readable notice indicates the cancellation of a wedding related event in Kane Sur area due to unspecified reasons. The fragment mentions available details and a town context, but essential facts and names are missing.

Charter Filed In New Jersey Big Watch Company

Notice announces a charter filing in New Jersey for a company described as Big Watch Company with 4 million dollars in capital. It lists incorporators Simon Grespepan and others in Jersey City and warns that Simon Grespepan is not authorized to incur debts or receive money on the account, requiring all to refrain from business or transactions on his behalf. The notice references the date October 6 and mentions a street fair parade and travel to Topeka.

New Jersey Trunston ML J Bee Laconmientarn Nie Themas Chadbetene Avie Camile Gilder Ui K. Euaile Henry Woodman Jersey City Simon Grespepan

Relief in Six Hours Distress Cure Promised

A fragmentary item from Sky News mentions a promised six hour relief for kidney and fever symptoms with casual references to different places and editors. It cites St Katee avenue and Geo. Seauitels as local points and notes upcoming church events at Central church kinder Ripasees and Contal church kindererten with text due Monday morning October 2d.

Tedder Prensey Sky Amiareny Bea St Katee Geo Sian Tonlehe Fat

Vera Atchison and Lee Bond wedding in Leavenworth

In Leavenworth on a Wednesday evening the wedding of Miss Vera Atchison to Mr. Lee Bond was held at the Atchison home. Father Downsey of Sacred Heart church performed the ceremony with Mrs Hiram Wilson as matron of honor and a reception following. Only relatives and intimate friends attended the ceremony.

Harrison Street W. J. Healy Sixty-fourth Tines Volunteers Topeka Healy Clarence Smith Abe Healy E. W. Smith Thayer J. T. Eustis Adrian Wil- Ban Miles Bolott and Stes A. TL. Musaen North Topeka J.B Shotts Lucy J. Shutts Sunflower G.W. Kelley Beloit Florence Musson F. i Frank MeCune J. E. Kelley Cowell A. J. Kelley Beto James N. Lindsay Bunker Hill C. B. McCoye Kansas City Miss Atchison Vera Atchison Lee Bond David Atchison Leavenworth Father Downsey Sacred Héart Church Hiram Wison Hiram Wilson Ais Rosalla Mason Rond Tft Omaha

Local visits and travels listed across several towns

Clyde McCarter plans a visit to Logan sport and other eastern points to see friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs John Hackett of Fl eeno Ok are visiting Mrs Hackett's sister Mrs W Stoker on The Drive. Mr and Mrs J H Ferrin and Mrs Minnie Fleming of Smith Center spend the week in Topeka visiting Jobs Ferris of Santa Fe offices. W H Bothy of Galena visits Topeka friends. Mrs F Bowen and mother Mrs Boyd of Wamero travel to Joplin Mo. W W Howard will be in Cameron Mo after two weeks with his daughter Mrs Walker Combs. Miss Flora Downes of Quenemo and Miss Nettle Darling of Michigan visit Mrs T E Sabine.

Clyde McCarter Logansport Ind John Hackett Fleeno Topeka F. ©. Bowen Boyd Wamero Joplin W. W. Howard Cameron Walker Combs Flora Downes Quenemo Nettle Darling Michigan T. E. Sabine

Emporia Carnival Opens with 10000 at Street Fair

Emporia marks a grand carnival as the street fair begins drawing over ten thousand attendees. The event fills Commercial Street with banners booths and daily attractions including bands parades Jubilee singers and free entertainments for visitors.

Santa Fe Emporia Marshall Emporia Street Fair Tomirrow Marion Topeks Moline Kanswis Jess Boor Lie Peeple

One Cent Per Mile Rate Urged for Twentieth Kansas Return

The Twentieth Kansas volunteers will be transported to Ta from San Francisco at state expense for a public demonstration. State residents favor a one cent per mile rail rate to warmly welcome the veterans, opposing unequal rates for G A R members. Major T J Anderson offered the resolution which was adopted unanimously endorsing the governor and state committee’s request to railroads.

Summitrse Twentieth Kansas G Abr T. J. Anderson San Franchar Nocdlera Kansna Kavnis Commonwealth

Relief committee to send $20,000 cargo to Porto Rico

In Philadelphia the Permanent Relief committee decided to dispatch another cargo of supplies to Porto Rico for the famine. The chairman was told to contact Washington officials to obtain a vessel for the contributions. The cargo value is set at $20,000, compared with $25,000 for the Panther shipment earlier.

Philadelpine Porto Rico Washington Panther

North Topeka Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

In North Topeka column, residents and visitors are listed: Isaac Carter of Auburn, Mr Johnson of Osage City, Mr Blatt Hewitt of Kansas City visiting Mrs Morris and family on Monroe street, and Joseph Hank and son Ramund traveling to Kansas City. Other guests include Major and Mrs Williams of Lyndon visiting Mrs Wright, Mrs Elmer Eldridge and Edna returning from Holton, Mrs Maxwell from Romper Springs, Mrs Travis of Louisville entertained by Alice and Glyda Null, Effie King returning from Chicago and Ohio trip, Dr Wes Nichols visiting old friends, Spelker family heading to Herington, and multiple trips to Kansas City via Rock Island Route.

Issac Carter Auburn Johnson Osage City Topeka Blatt Hewitt Kansas City Morris Monroe Street Joseph Hank Ramund Mort Stiles Stirling Kan Elmer Miller Park Street Alice Glyda Null Effie King East Gordon Street Chicago Ohio Wes Nichols Indian Creek Osage County Rocks Lund Ef, Washburn Klece Mise Stella Lang Webb City Charles Washburn Jam-my North Aide Annie Kuall Flora Bride Beloit Misa

Dewey Parade Escorts and Carriage Arrangements

The article describes Dewey's greeting continues from the first page with a pier escort to Claremont. Governors from four states requested carriages, refused for most officials not marching with troops. Noted escorts include Gueeenheimer with Howisen and Sampoon with Woods, plus Philip with McKelway. Morton to escort Miles. undecided for Admiral Schley. About 276 people to ride. smokeless powder to be avoided to preserve salutes' spectacle.

Warren Street Claremont Gueeenheimer Howisen Admiral Sampoon Wil Woods Board of Aldermen Philip Cllr McKelway Municipal Assembly Senator Depew Willism Meaoe Richard Croker Howard Carrall Levi P

Chicago Invites Dewey Visit Amid Naval Parade

New York Sept 28 The Chicago citizens committee arrived after a long delay and plans a grand welcome for Admiral Dewey. Mayor Harrison will join a parade to the Gilsey House for the entertainment, with Mayor Van Wyck hosting and Dewey to be a guest of the city. Senator Proctor cites Vermont’s welcome and weighs Dewey's political future, noting him as likely a Republican.

New York Citizens’ Committee of Chicago Admiral Dewey E .R. Brainerd Gilsey House Cll Harrison Grand Central Station I Band van Wyck Lawrence Brainerd Bes Tmarrson Dewny O'Cleck Redfield Proctor Vermont Dewey Washington Proctor Charles Dewey Admiral Helme

Dewey Visited by Navy Chiefs in Fall Uniform Parade

Admiral Dewey made official visits to New York and Chicago in full uniform aboard the Olympia and aboard ships of the squadron. The ceremony featured manned sides drums bugles salutes and a formal launch return. Dewey sent compliments to New York’s mayor and plans for Friday’s parade depending on Howison’s readiness and fleet arrangement.

New York Chicago Dewey Sampson Howison Olympia Brumby Admini Howison Sampaeun North Atlantic

Ribbon sale and value jewelry bargains flyer

Local sale offers about 100 silk ribbons from 34 to 5 inches wide in colors priced 10 to 1 of a cent. purchasers can choose entire lot for a nominal price Friday through Monday. Also features rings, sterling novelties, belt buckles, napkin rings, bracelets, leather belts, pocket knives, gold rings with stones, jeweled brooches, pocketbooks, rabbit foot items, and Bailey’s powders with special low prices.

Bailey

Water fete lights up New York Bay with Olympia parade

Spectators on Staten Island watched a grand water pageant with warships including the Olympia and Oneida. Night signals flashed, crowds aboard launches, and a public Welcome Home banner lit in white, red, and blue framed by fireworks. The event drew naval officers and island visitors under patrol and shore lights.

New York Staten Island Bay Ridge Narrows Olympia St George Oneida

Also Mentioned on This Page

Topela BIG Watch Company Bells Greenspan Eigen Hurklen Armieu Kateat ROYAL Topeka Society Mr. and Mrs. Healy Lliness Avive Foster Schubert Polk School City Federation Pot School Re. J. W. Gleed Federation Bchoot William Atacrerran Y.te Son Ban Retary Atlantic City Mire Josenh Shellabareer New York City JL. Shenaharser 1. J. Small Mra D. Gi. Smith David Overmyer North Vernon Amy Overmyer Eugene Ware Topeka Club Quceta Humphrey Rirs. Splacher Mra Benton Witeon Kate Menisser Mattoon J. H. Frivaeli West Tenth Street California HH. A Victor Martin Martha Adams J. H. Booth MM Adams Tyler Aisses Aira Frances McCarter Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Rockland Deltas Texas They Rock Cit New Seo Te Ues Dewey Batuere Warren M.crosby & C Kans. Ave New York Bay Sisted Intervisia Solered Ushis Sadion Messaseee Harie Teath Pennaylvania Pittebium Noa Coard Pemenylvania
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