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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1898
Page
6
Report describes camp at Garfield Park where local committee funds are raised for Neanion expenses during a carnival atmosphere. Veterans discuss fakirs and swindling nearby, noting disruptions to families and concerns over gambling and cons near the camp while authorities consider action to curb the activity.
A Topeka lantern display drew crowds as Seip manterns presented large and small lantern shapes from wagon size to tiny boxes. Geometric figures and a montex train delighted attendees while judges announced prizes for best designs.
Senator John Martin led a Kansas reunion event with speakers including Major W T McCarty and Judge J H B Stone. Confederate perspective was discussed while General Breckinridge drew disappointment and many seats emptied as the crowd dispersed.
Fraternal degree teams staged competitive drills before a crowded audience at Camp Davey last night. Despite a few missteps the performers delivered solid routines, drawing cheers as the curtain rose and the audience settled in for the casino themed program.
Three contestants competed in a pageant with Victor Counell No 4 and Capitol Council No 1 leaders. A sixteen‑member class from Eas Ie Turnverein performed a marching Indian drill. Prizes totaled 50 dollars with first prize at ten dollars. Sunflower carp and Modern Woodmen of America offered an exhibition drill. Fires broke out on grounds during program, causing unusual, eerie smoke.
The Grand Army of the Republic officers reported Topeka as the likely site for next year’s reunion. State encampment will decide in March. Attendees praised the conduct of this year’s gathering and efforts to keep it orderly.
Capt T. Brower of Iola praised Garfield park grounds for a reunion site. He said the Allen county delegation supports the event strongly and Topeka deserves credit for a successful state reunion, predicting broad turnout and lasting impact.
The Wisconsin Veteran association organized at Camp Dewey St Degas, reporting 32 regiments and four battalions represented with 0 members, and listing officers: President G.T. Mattingly and Secretary C. D. Nichols, both of Topeka. A long roster names numerous soldiers from Kansas towns and various infantry companies across many counties.
Fragmentary OCR lists several names and units across Kansas including the Second Cavalry, Third Battery light artillery, and heavy artillery references. Mentions Great Bend Topeka and Ames with scattered surnames such as Vedder Espersen Wallace and Pier.
Michigan veterans elected officers Samuel Hepworth Burlingame Henry Caster and George Druse as president vice president secretary respectively. Seventy eight register from Wolverine plate attended. Sons of Veterans band from Lynden performed near transfer station. Confederate headquarters displayed a Lee Grant Dewey image. Hangaroo court fined offenders with watermelons. Casino crowds were orderly except a few disruptive men and two men blocked a principal aisle causing discomfort to ladies.
The State Turn Fest runs Saturday to Monday in Topeka with a Monday noon parade of turners on Kansas avenue. Decorated business districts are asked to keep displays until after the parade. Sunday features the main events with prizes for best tama and a wide range of athletic contests. Excursions from Leavenworth and Lawrence are planned to bring about 2,500 visitors. Local invitations have drawn many Topeka residents to the meetings.
Telegram from Congressman Botkin reports Ralph Botkin at the point of death from typhoid contracted at Camp Alger. The 16 year old sought enlistment in the Twenty second Kansas Army when President McKinley ordered him mustered. After illness worsened, he returned home to Winfield where he died near Baldwin.
St Louis investors led by Hy Thompson and J Co Van Braven acquire the Whittaker Packing plant in Wichita Kansas. The facility, idle for years, has a daily capacity exceeding 1,010 hogs and 500 cattle and will resume operations. The deed stamp tax was sixty dollars.
Minneapolis dispatch reports forest fires in Chippewa Falls and surrounding districts spreading across dry timber. No rain has fallen, hundreds of men are battling the blaze, an estimated 500 million feet of pine destroyed, trains delayed, and wires down as homeless farmers seek aid amid the Aumex fire. An excursion ad invites the Kurnival Knights to Omaha on Tuesday October 4 for 3.50 round trip via the Santa Fe.
The Queen of Topeka Miss Rose attends bicycle races during the third annual carnival. She arrives amid cheers, rides in a carriage, and joins the party at Crawford theater. Her party includes Mrs Holliday and others as crowds gather along the route.
Topeka residents learn Miss Rose arrived with heavy clothing for changing weather, advised by Mr and Mrs D H Case to prepare for cold spells. She traveled from Honolulu and San Francisco bringing two trunks and various gowns including a yellow crepe evening gown, a pink crepe gown, a salmon and white striped silk reception dress, a navy broadcloth street suit, and a blue serge traveling suit.
Miss Anna Rose receives a gold watch from Topeka citizens in a surprise presentation arranged by John Waters. A subscription quickly raised about 125 dollars as locals expressed admiration for the Rose of Hilo. The timepiece features red enamel, diamonds, and a fleur-de-lis motif, and includes an engraved inscription on the inner case.
Topeka honored Miss Rose as queen with many gifts from residents and merchants. Uniformed messenger boys delivered flowers books dress patterns and bon bons while a red white and blue parasol from Mills Adams was among the notable presents. Rose will carry the parasol in the upcoming flower parade.
Miss Rose spent a morning posing for amateur photographers and greeting Topeka visitors with messages from Honolulu and Hilo. She praised Topeka and Honolulu, described Hilo’s scenery, climate, and hospitality, and shared views on annexation. She noted royal connections, church memberships, and a reception featuring prominent Topeka guests at luncheon and dinner.
Miss Rose accepts invitations to two stage performances, praising the show and urging attendance. The record notes a crowded theater, general audience approval, and compliments on clever specialties. Anna Rose is shown as a chosen delegate to England in other items.
Topeka reports heavy passenger traffic with crowds at the carnival. Santa Fe, Rock Island, Union Pacific and Atchison branch trains brought extra coaches and packed cars. Officials note jams and overloaded trains with forthcoming departures around 10 o clock.
A woman carnival visitor, unnamed, had her purse snatched at noon near the transfer station during a wild rush for the car. She reported seven dollars and a blank check on her husband’s bank, hoping police would have been present to deter such thefts.
A fragmented local report mentions visitors viewing sunrise from the dome as crowds disperse after midnight. A woman fainted after a crash near Rock Island depot, was treated, and police pursued charges but found no complaints. A police incident on East Birch Street involved an old, abandoned building. Earthquake shocks were reported near Murcia with weather forecasts for Chicago and Kansas.
The Associated Press report notes wheat prices opening slightly lower with December futures under pressure while prices in Minneapolis and Duluth show modest gains. Export expectations influence sentiment as brokers anticipate steady demand. corn fluctuates, with improved near-term tone amid strong farm activity and cautious betting by shorts.
Northwestern market notes show cattle, sheep and hog receipts at Wilke and Chicago Livestock Market with mixed prices and shipments. Wheat and corn export activity highlighted by New York and Minneapolis reports, with forecasts for Kansas City weather and market trends noting higher sales activity.
A garbled OCR fragment presents stray phrases and unclear names. The readable bits hint at a discussion of years and events but lack coherent narrative or identifiable entities. The piece seems to be an incomplete archival note rather than a full article.
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