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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1899
Page
2
Chicago Mayor Race Sees Unified Call for Municipal Utilities
Chicago candidates unify on municipal ownership of street railways and utilities as April 3 election nears. Odds favor Harrison four to five while Altgeld and Carter push for immediate fare cuts and city control. Campaigns boast big crowds and expect high turnout, with forecasts of a Democratic city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buch
Dare
Neo
de Vlané
Mio
Altgeld
Thoreday
Carter H. Morrisin
Zine
Carter
Allgeld
Harrison
Iel
Arzieun
Boi
Republicitts
Dou
Allaeid
Campuign
Ods
Eovernor
Chary
Editors Tour of Europe Offers $250 Excursion Deal
Jerseyville Ita April 2 The circular on editors Europe excursion under National Editorial association and led by Thomas Cou Bon New York city was reviewed by J M Page local secretary The tour covers Belgium Germany Switzerland France and England with travel days at a low $250 per person covering all expenses from New York departure to Philadelphia return Editors and family members are eligible to participate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerseyville
Ita
Europe
National Editorial Association
Thomas Cou & Bon
New York City
J. M. Page
Belgium
Germany
Schtzer- Wend
France
England
New York
Philadelphia
Hanna's Picture Sells For Two Cents At Auction
In Cleveland on April 3 constable sale of club room fixtures from Hallway Men's Pepica Siena attracted little bidding. A framed etching of Senator Marcus A Hanna drew one bid and a prominent Catholic leader doubled the price, but the picture and frame ultimately sold for two cents to a Cleveland Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prame
Cleveland
Constable Hudson
Missouri House Passes Bill Agsregate Tax Threatening Stores
Jefferson City April 2 The Missouri House passed a measure that would largely abolish department stores by imposing a 72 class goods tax and a license tax of 500 for each class. A store selling all classes would face a total tax of 16500 while a 7 percent contract rate on interest was also approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jefferson City
House
Howe
American Steam Laundry
Vanderbilt link to Hammond Sloane wedding luncheon and guests
New York reports Miss Sloane will host a bridal luncheon today at the Fifth Avenue home of Mr and Mrs William Douglaty Sloane ahead of the Hammond Sloane wedding. The event features noted society guests and lavish pink and white decor with orchids and Bermuda lily arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sinane
Jo Henry Hammond
William Douglaty Sloane
Fifth Avenue
Gladys Vanderbilt
Twombly
Tidith Hull
Charlotte Barnes
Keith Knowlton
Margaret Hammond
Lili Vander- Tilt Slouny
Mr. Brammond
William Stone
J. 4
G. Enrepa Stokes
Alonzg Potter
William van Scho
Bermuda
Iles
Riising
Blane
Couply
Prize Collie Dies at Highland Falls in Poisoning Case
New York reports that a Morgan prize collie named Bedeen was poisoned and exploded by the local superintendent at Highland Falls this morning. Hurricane, famed for rescuing several women from drowning last year, died a week ago. Severe weather caused relapse and a serum rose. authorities feared contagion among dogs in the kennel and separated Hurricane from the others. Hurricane was Mr Moreau’s favorite. the dog would fetch his master's pace at the country residence and race to the house when Webanker visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Keine
Highland Falls
Hurricana
Hurricane
Mr. Moreau
Webanker
Io Doe
Plug Tobacco War Escalates as Liggett Myers Exit Likely
New York reports confirm reports of Liggett & Myers option abandonment by a syndicate led by Thomas Ziyan. Continental plans a heavy plug price cut to offset Liggett & Myers move, signaling a fierce plug tobacco price war. Trade interests anticipate persistent fighting between the rivals with Continental expected to take an aggressive stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liggett & Myers
Syndiate
Thomas Z. Tiyan
Continental
Llegott & Myers
AEH
Tobago
Colony for Holy Land Party Forms to Found Jerusalem Colony
Leroy Dickinson of St. Louis Gratiot county organises a party of ten to sail in early May for the holy land. They plan to found a colony near Jerusalem by buying 200 acres, believing Christ’s return is near and that the time is at hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Dickinson
St. Louis
Gratiot County
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Union Pacific Announces Reduced $25.85 Fare to Portland Puget Sound
The Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced rate of 25.85 dollars to Portland and Puget Sound points as well as Helena Montana Salt Lake City and Utah destinations. For tickets and full information contact city ticket agent P A Lewis or depot agent J Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Portland
Puget Sound
Helena
Montana
Salt Lake City
Utah
P.A. Lewis
J. ©. Fulton
Don’t Be Penny Wise and Pound Foolish Backache Ad
An early 20th century advert extols Morrow's Kid-ne-olds for kidney issues backache and nervous strain. It claims efficacy, notes easy yellow tablets, and cites Springfield Ohio makers John Morrow & Co with 60 cent price, urging purchase via local druggists or mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Morrow
all_ first druggiste
Swift & Holll- Srug
John Morrow & Co
Chemista
Springfield
Perry city attorney is horsewhipped in campaign clash
In Guthrie Oklahoma Territory on April 3 Perry voters witnessed a dramatic incident as City Attorney John A Oliphant Republican candidate was horsewhipped by Mrs W R Cadman of Kansas City. The attacker sought a denial of letters linking Oliphant to her, then fled after the momentary confrontation. The episode heightens an already tense mayoral race ahead of Tuesday's vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Bim
Ning
Oliphant
Perry
Conviction in Clever Pension Fraud Case Shocks Nation
Washington report on Riley Jones found guilty on two indictments for fraudulently obtaining government pension money over nearly thirty years. The scheme involved William Butler and Mary Butler in a complex line of widows and “runners” connected to pension agents, with multiple sisters and a mother-in-law impersonating beneficiaries to sustain payments across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Riley Jones
William Butler
Ey First
United States Colored Lefantry
Prince George County
Maryland
Wison
Von
Malvina Jones
Wiliam Butler
Mary Butler
Carrie Lees Marshall
Butler
Ellen Jones
Wim. Hutler
Ape Se
William Hutler
Pears Axa
Bait
Pension Bureau
Mlle Cassini Hosts Luncheon for Nelka de Smirnoff
Wellington April 3 Mile Cassini niece of the Russian ambassador hosted an informal luncheon today for her friend Mile Nelka de Smirnoff who has been her guest for two months. Tomorrow de Smirnoff and her aunt depart for New York. Lent begins this week as Greek church calendar notes quiet social affairs at the Russian embassy for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Mile
Cassini
Nelka de Smirnoff
Milo
de Smirnoff
M. de Wellant
Mme. de Wollant
Mis
Helen Tindell
Mill
Four Ceaks to Be Set Afoot Near Herald Island
Henry G. Bryant, president of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, arranges with the Navy to use the revenue cutter Bear from San Francisco for a hydrographic expedition near Herald Island. The four conical tasks carry identification tubes with instructions for finders to mail a paper to a U S consul or to the Geographical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Herald Island
Phiadelphia
Henry G. Bryant
Geographice Society
Navy Department
San Francisco
Melville
United States
Geographical Society
Philadelphia
United States of America
Kansas at Manila. Brave deeds of the Twentieth Kansas regiment
Kansans in the Philippines attract worldwide attention for bravery and endurance. Dispatches recount river crossings under fire, daring charges across open fields, and swimming flooded waters with rifles held high. The regiment earns high praise from General Otis and editor H. Clay Park, linking Civil War valor to Philippine exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Manila
Funston
Howard
Kaneas
Kansas
Santiago
Punston
Kansas Volunteers
H. Clay Park
Atchison Patriot
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Caloocan
Malolos
Twentieth Kansas
Twentieth
Oris
Otis
Prison Sunday as a Tool for Prison Reform in Kansas
Kansas communities discuss Prison Sunday to educate the public on prison reform and reformation methods. The movement, urged by the National Prison Congress, urges sermons on treatment of inmates, support for parolees, and societal responsibility toward released prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Prison Congress
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Leuia
Ion
Intellec
Priso
Kansas
Durance
Tus
Good Samaritan
Achieonica
Minneapolis
Minn, Maré
Record March brings surge in Kansas United Workmen members
Wichita April 3 The month of March set a record for the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Kansas with 1,166 new members admitted, the largest single month in state history. The Kansas lodge now has over 30,000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Increase
Wichita
Brarch
Order of United Workmen
Kansas
Sngie
Order
Quarrel Ends With Fearful Police Escort at 125th Street
James J. Corbett, former heavyweight champion, and his wife Pompadour Jim Seoka are involved in a public quarrel on West 125th Street and Fleehaven Avenue. Neighbors witnessed the confrontation as Corbett shielded his wife from a suggested assault and police intervened. The couple later took a taxi home, with reports saying they did not return to their dinner venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Seoka
New York
James J. Corbet
SeTtitnse
Cao
Corbett
Corbett Vuener
Sayathe
Bayder
Wileeman
Sauder
Snyder
Hever
Jim
Gheriel
Patie
West One Hundred and Teenth Street
Trusts Defeated Cause Syracuse Professor Resignation
In Syracuse New York on April 2 a statement claims sociology professor John T Commons resigned after attacking trusts and monopolies in a student published piece. Chancellor Day demanded his resignation, citing alleged political clashes with the board led by John B D Archbold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
John T. Commons
Syracuse University
An & Communication
Vt Tt
Rustle
John BD. Archbold
Standard OU
Tristees
Washington
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