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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1900

Page

2

Ewing Seeks No Morale Outfielders Now

New York April 6 Manager Ewing shows steady improvement as Dr. Crosby administers medicine. He says no new players needed and claims 3$ men enrolled. Rumors about Dowd and Gleats dismissed while Travin oversees line moves at club house after practice.

New York Ewing Crosby Pikes Logan Tuck Wes Ett Drei Tania Oman Harmnopious Tommy Dowd Ewin Dbs Georgy Travin Central America

Nichols in Good Shape Worked Out With Sullivan

Boston April 6 A special telegram notes Nichols in good form after workouts with Sullivan showing speed. The weather impacted practice but Nichols and teammates remained optimistic. The ring and baths benefit plan noted with regional participation and weeks-long commitments.

Sullivan Boston Bers H.C. Sare Ayers

Whitestockinge Players Face Captaincy Move After War

The team, led by Loftus, plans to appoint a captain as they finish postwar duties. Tevan Phyle and Wale Vette show injuries while the squad completes preliminary work at Louisville under new command, with fresh signals and training slated for next week.

Searles Tevan Phyle Walevette Mandger Loftus

Young Canadian wins American Handicap Shoot title at New York

D Bates of St Thomas Ontario, a little known trap shooter, captured the prominent American Handicap at New York on April 6. The event drew many entries with large purses and payouts, while other racing and baseball notes from Lexington and surrounding circuits filled the page.

New York D. Bates St.Thomas Ont Mohan Envites Monte Interstate Association

State seeks corn drive for India under governor's plan

Governor Stanley plans a statewide proclamation to urge every resident to contribute a bushel of corn or its cash equivalent for famine relief in India. Major T. J. Anderson of the Commercial Club will head the drive, with church and school participation and possible auctioning of collected corn.

India Stanley T. J. Anderson Commercial Club New York City Phin Tropics Karras Raitroada Kansas Eorn Eta Moe Jasiowernor Stanley Bishop Mills Major Anderson Anderson Rccord

Double Header Hearing Clears Danger Claim

Engineers testifying before the railroad commission in Austin on April 6 said double-header trains pose no extra danger. Locomotive engineers from Southern Pacific and related lines testified preferring double headers and noting no greater bridge strain. Colburn of Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio testified double headers do not strain bridges more than single engines. Hearing closed and the commission took the question under advisement.

Austin Tex Railroad Commission Southern Pacific K Colburn Galvester Harrisburg San Antonio Comenews

Parkdale Post Office Substation Proposed for Topeka

Postmaster Guthrie aims to establish an East Side Parkdale substation for Topeka residents. A corner of Seventh Avenue and Lawrence Street is eyed, with Territory mapped and arrangements approved by the Washington Post Office. If approved, Parkdale would serve outlying areas and ease access to federal facilities.

Guthrie Parkdale Ton Pont Topeka Sith Avenue Lawrence Street Washington Sheatatina North Toeka Washburn College Potwis

G A R May Invite Dewey and Other Briefs

News briefs report the Dewey Grand Army of the Republic may invite him to the Chicago encampment this August. Payne to succeed Hanna notes Senator Hanna plans to resign as head of the Read of the Rece. Lawful fight among lawyers ends with Bain hurt in an altercation with Jetmore and family. one tooth knocked out and facial bruising reported. Hawaiian bill passed by the House without debate in Washington on April 6.

Dewey Chicago Dewey Grand Army Ces Payne Hanna Washington Hanns Rece Pationss Cuaremi Surinae Campatini Henry Co. Pasne Wisconsin Chateman J. Bain A. B Tetmore Thurrday Mr. Bain A.B. Jetmore A. P Jetmore Sr. Bale Exil Jetmore Baln

Fraud Charge Amid Kansas Trustee Removal Case

Haons M. Holderman sues in district court for $2,000 alleging R. T. Battey as trustee sold Lyon, Chase, Barton and Edwards county properties and stocks in several firms for less than value. Plaintiff seeks open account, a new trustee and receiver, and removal of Battey. Garver and Larimer of Topeka represent plaintiff.

Emporia M. G. Holderman KR. T. Battey Wm. Martindale R. T. Battey Martindale Estate Lyon, Chase, Barton Edwards Counties Fanners' and Merchants’ Building Association Great Bend Kenans & Missouri Land and Coal Company

Vicious Eagle Seized After Attacks on Hicks Family

An eagle captured near Hickses by county officials and locals measured seven feet six inches across its outstretched wings. It attacked a child, then Brasted and Mrs Hicks, claws sinking into arms as they struggled. Commissioner Franted attempted to subdue it with a grape vine hook, while the three victims held on and finally subdued the bird.

Rnyupspurg Hicks Franted Joome Brasted

Poor Man Sent To County Farm At Leavenworth

An elderly man near 90 years old, J. W. Hanson, was forcibly moved to the county poor house in Leavenworth yesterday after protests. He has lived nearby since early county settlement, with his family supported by the county and neighbors. Despite his pleas to return home, the board ordered transfer to the poor farm due to destitution and inability to work.

Leavenworth J. W. Hanson Hannon Toneanoxte Hanson Board Imad

Col Little on Roads at Abilene Convention

Abilene April 6 the Good Roads convention gathered about 100 road overseers and other locals. Col Little opened with remarks on roads of Egypt and the Gh ent, praising Kansas and criticizing the push to align road building with railways. Romig and Caper spoke on drainage and broader good roads topics.

Abilene Col Little Egypt Ghent Kansas Iie Romig Then

Leahy in Control of Wichita Biot Newspaper

Dave Leehyren gained control of the Wichita Biot after a receiver’s sale. He had retired from the paper following disputes with principal owner W L Collins. The receiver sold the paper yesterday. Leahy will take over editorial and business duties and aims to make it a leading Democratic weekly.

Wichita Dave Leehyren Wichita Biot Wt. L. Collins Leahy Collins Will

Increase of Business Annual Postoffice Report Kansas City

The annual statement from the Kansas City Kansas post office shows an increase in business receipts for the year. The report details total income and core revenue streams, reflecting broader activity at the facility in Kansas City Kansas.

Kansas City Kan Postoffice Kansas City Kari

Master Barnes Receipts Show Large Yearly Increase

The master Barnes business reports strong gains over the last twelve months with year ending March 31 1900 receipts at 3 008347, year ending March 2 a. ae. at 38 047487 an increase of 1 185 50 and 4 percent. March receipts were 3 526 77 up 1 111 over last year. Sub stations boosted post office revenues on the Kansas side as Missouri traffic declined.

Kansas Missouri Ofice

Electric Light Plant Rebuilding Planned in Arkansas City

Arkansas City Gas and Electric Light directors announce immediate rebuilding of the plant after a fire loss. Workers remove old walls and clear the site for a larger iron clad building. An equipment representative will determine machinery on arrival to finalize plans.

Arkansas Ccty Arkansas City Gas & Electric Light Company Eantri Frm

Sheriff Guests Dinner for County Officials and Press

Phillipsburg officials and newspaper men attended an annual courthouse dinner in Peilibeture. H Ny Yerton of Payi ifs County footed the bill. All county officers including commissioners were present along with editors of the News Herald and Dispatch. A humorless toast to Sheriff Yerton followed.

Peillipsburg Court House H. Ny Yerton News, Herald and Dispatch Philipsboro Yerton

Delphos Library Girls Plan Permanent Home

Delphos April 6 the Delphos library association has received a charter of incorporation. The group intends to erect a suitable room for their permanent home and to maintain a renting room in connection with the library. The collection contains over 600 volumes and the organization is composed entirely of the ladies of Delphos.

Delphos Delphos Ébrary Association Thebrary

Representation of Counties in Wasive Entry for University of Kansas Catalogue

The document lists counties with the largest representation in a Kansas university catalogue, noting Shawnee Wyandotte Marshall Johnson Harvey Brown Leavenworth Montgomery Osage and others with percentages or counts. It mentions Missouri showing growth in state representation and states 22 states plus Japan and Norway are represented at the university.

Lawrence, Ari University of Kansas Kansas Aohoo Shawnee Wyandotte Marshall Johnson Harvey Brown Leavenworth Montgomery Bedewick Osage Tneon Mint Ube University Montgomery County Missouri Laws Japan Norway

Sheriff Enjoined Over Wichita Street Railway Action

Joseph Harris attorney for the Wichita Electric Railway Light and Power company fled injunction proceedings against Sheriff Simmons to prevent interference with the company property under the tax levy. Judge Daln issued a restraining order until the hearing set for the 12th instant. The company was ordered to file a $4,000 bond.

Wichita, Kes.apru Joseph Harris Wichita Railroad and No Company Wichita Electric Railway Light and Power Company Simmons Daln

Mistake Delays Merion District Court Spring Term

Merion April 6 district court abruptly adjourned its spring term after a misfiled jury roll from 1539 was found instead of 1588. No jury cases will be heard next fall as the court adjusts to the error. Pensions for Kansans lists new grants across Leavenworth and nearby areas with varying amounts allocated to individuals.

Merion District Court Prisco Wichita Kaa Augusta Oskaloosa T. C. Kirby Sepree Povey Uni Aida Pacific Mi Petty

New Wichita Building Ground Sold By Walterscheld Bros

Walterscheld Bros close on ground at Wichita for a new building. Lots have a 170 foot front on Meade and Bosley avenues, just north of the first alley north of Douglas. Price paid for land was 2200 dollars.

Wichita Walterscheld Bros Meade and Bosley Avenues Douglas

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