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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1899

Page

11

Trust Absorbs Rival to Form Standard Company

Lima Sept 2 The Manhattan and rival concern are being united with the Standard Company of Ohio. The merger would centralize operations and bring together executives and resources from both sides. Local offices and personnel are being reorganized as the brands combine under one management.

Mashattan Ohio Lima Chio Inattan Yetinm Rae Bismery Dudlay Parlin Manhettan Benedict Prva Cleveland Fred Ign Varkare Timier Manhattan Oftlers Sind Ube Com- Tang Dot

May Yet Reach Bloomers In Warrenburg Athletic Row

Warrensberg athletic officials report a dispute among young women regarding suitable uniforms for a basketball team. Readings show disagreement over long skirts versus practical attire, with supporters arguing improved performance and safety should guide dress choices while opponents fear loss of tradition.

Warrensberg Athletic Warrunaburs Secon Fekitts

Pullman firm hit by government action

A Chicago firm representing holdings in Cook County was taken by authorities amid a broader investigation. The Central church kindergarten is set to open next Monday morning, October 24.

Chicago Tt Cook Sens Central Church Kindergarter

Coffee Pot Explosion Endangers Harrison’s Sight

A peculiar accident last evening involved a coffee pot explosion at Harrison’s home. Julius Hare, a pinesencer, describes a cotter pot blast that splashed hot coffee into Harrison’s face, threatening loss of his right eye and possibly the other, as he had placed the pot on a stave for heating and attempted to remove it when it exploded.

Harrison Jusius Hare Bunagen

Dancing in the Streets in Denver

A fragmentary report describes a large street entertainment in Denver featuring songs and crowds. Despite garbled text, it notes community spectators and colorful pageantry with bands and vendors lining the avenue during a festive afternoon in late September.

Fight Over Briggs At New York Episcopal Conference

The New York Protestant Episcopal annual conference debated diocesan standing committees. The high church faction sought to unseat the reelected committee while Rev Dr Briggs faced priestly examination. Bishop Potter’s views on marriage and divorce were supported by Rev Dr Morgan Dix. The faction held about a third of the delegates with no major unrest.

New York Protestant Episcopal Church of the Div Oest Eulet Briggs AT. Mahan Morgan Dix Bishan Potters Potter Tlek

Noted Elusive Cure Promises For Consumption

An 19th century advertisement touts a miraculous medicine claimed to cure consumption, coughs, colds, and other ailments. It promotes J M Garration of Sah Asturia Texas and a pharmacist at a local drug store on 5 Avenue offering the remedy with a money back guarantee.

J. M Asturia Tex Aetia Avenue

Portland Cement Ad Promises Equal Quality for Sidewalk Work

The Letter Brand Portland Cement from J. Thomax Sbr promises equal quality to any cement sold, with sales contact at 14 Van Buren Street and Kansas Avenue, Wichita. Telephone 60-3. Round trip fare to Wichita and return listed as $4.62. Sale runs from September 24 to October 2.

J. Thomax Sbr van Buren Street Kansas Avenue Wichita Vis Eae Tatr ‘Sene Racer

Baseball Notes on Season Prospects and Trades

A fragmented update on baseball figures and teams discusses prospects, rivals, and potential moves. Mentions California bred and Eastern teams, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Louisville, and Chicago clubs with references to players like Kroeger and Comiey, amid speculation on management and trade outcomes.

Tim Hurst to Referee St Louis Boxing Club Card

Tim Hurst appointed referee and matchmaker for the new St Louis Athletic Club. First bout set for the Fourteenth Street theater on Monday October 9 featuring Tommy Hogan and Martin Flaherty in a 20 round match. Casper Leon arrives from New York to face Steve Flanagan as boxing activity grows in the East versus West.

St. Louis ‘Athletic Club Fourteenth Street Theater Tim Hurst Tommy Hogan Martin Flaherty Casper Leon Steve Flanagan Philadelphia St. Louis New York

Hutchinson Hosts Record Setting Staffords Club Tourney

Hutchinson on September 2 hosted a robust shootout with top shooters Hicks of Stafford Mel lingers of Wichita and Allen of Hutchinson leading scores. The state championship trophy saw Hicks Mellinger and Allen on the final pairing with Hicks winning after a 10 straight run to Allen’s 9.

Hutchinson de Ficke Alien Mellinger Hothy Hicks Allen Alten Goa Maniee Alten Ai Hicks

Electrical flag device tested at Texington meet

Kentucky Trotting Horse Trainers Association directors plan a test of a new electrical flag device to control distance flags. Two poles with apparatus ready at the judges stand, aiming for more accurate flag drops than manual use. Invented by Osea Wilson of the association.

Texington Kentucky Trottive Horse Treeders' Association Oeea Wilson Associaton

Oakland Races San Francisco Track Meet Results

Race results at Oakland with misread city names and five races. Winners include Three-fourths mile sale ing Alamada 104 J Walsh at 7 to 10 and Princess Zetka 103 J Ward at 2 to 1 in the Futurity for 2 year olds.

San See Rosinante Thorpe Test Girl Ruiz Marinel Soulitier IAEM

Harness racing cards headline at Louisville and Gravesend

Louisville Ky Sept 29 three regular racing cards featured a split 2:14 trot, Kintewa stake for 3 year olds won in straight heats by the favorite Hey B. Local road race for a silver cup attracted six starters in heat one. Anaconda set a final quarter in 29 seconds, fastest on the course. Gravesend NY also ran the Parkville handicap 3 year olds with Satin Slipper and Hellebas contending. Hellebas surged to win by a short head in 1 19 3-5. National League scores noted for Baltimore Philadelphia and Boston totals with pitchers and fielding summaries.

Louisville Kintewa Hey B Jean Ingleow Frank P. Kennedy Gravesend New York Parkville Satin Slipper Helia Hellobas Ukes Maher Hellebas

Efforts to raise duty to shut out Japanese Nute

Circular from a large San Francisco based group urges action to bar Nipponese imports. It claims most affected items are imported goods sold at low prices and calls for strict measures to curb Japanese products. Promotes Down's Ointment as a remedy for pest issues.

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