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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1899

Page

6

Topeka Inaugural Celebrates City Progress and Civic Pride

The Topeka inauguration featured a profusion of flowers and decorations as the Greater Topeka administration began. Mayor Fellows delivered a lasting address praising economy, progress, and the new era, noting funding and tax reductions and plans for parks, a waterworks, and improved paving and sewers.

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Topeka City Mayoral Transition Amid Talks of Growth

In Topeka, a new administration led by Mayor Drew succeeds Fellows as council members and officers take oath. The scene highlights plans for waterworks, administration expansion, and changes in the electric department with a focus on efficiency and municipal progress.

Peka Master Boulders’ Association Rocky Mountains Rand Atce Fellows T. Hazen District Court Drew Squires Follows Ted Bie Wlde Trutjon Topeka Auditorumn

Topeka City Admin Inauguration Appoints New Officials

Mayor Drew outlines cabinet heads and defends not removing all city workers. Council supports most selections. Goetsch questioned as engineer not electrician. Appointments include Fire marshal G Wilmarth, City engineer W E Barnes, Chief of police James Ramsey, Street commissioner J F Snyder, Superintendent electric light plant H K Guedrien, Police judge Tom Tesuy, Food Inspector J P Farnsworth, and others.

Goetrieb Gineer Council Dickinson and Thoesum Goodrich Pire Tr. A. A. Raub Squires National Surety Company Hiele John R Mulvane Wm. Sim

Postponed to April 1 for legislative inquiry at state college

The Legislative Investigating Committee met at the Capitol last week to hear charges against Azainet Fegente Limbecker of the state agricultural college. The Regents’ attorneys argued the charges were indefinite. editor Perkins of the Manhattan Nationalist was given until next Friday to submit an amended publication. Governor Branley reportedly suspended the two yetunts amid the dispute. The committee will reconvene in Manhattan for another session.

Manhattan Branley Hythicus Seater Ward Perkins Eversbody Itaith Smites

Court Week Sparks Domestic Drunkenness Case in Helena

In Helena, a court week unfolds with a domestic dispute over drunkenness and threats. The involved parties include Disha and Wilhelmin Geetride, with neighbors and bystanders referenced as contributing factors to the unrest. A transport figure named Santa Fe Route is noted in price context.

Anna George and the Canton Landlord Scandal

A drama unfolds in Canton as Anna George, once loved and spurned, endures manipulation by a prominent landlord George Saxton who deserts his wife and marries Anna. When Saxton plans a wedding with Mrs. Althouse, Anna confronts him, vows revenge, and is later linked to Saxton’s mysterious death outside Mrs. Althouse’s residence. The tale spans exposure, betrayal, and tragedy in a small Ohio town.

Canton Rene Daugter Anna George Semple George Ohio Saxton Georg Annalentes George Saxton South Dakkota Manny Exenies Bixton Artests Saxtus Yen Rim Anns Althouse Baxton Geor Ware Buxton Abel Mra Natn Soul Abe

Hobart in a bad way health update from Washington

The New York Herald quotes Albert A Wilcox saying Vice President Hobart is seriously ill with insomnia and exhaustion. Doctors restrict visitors and sleep remains impossible. President McKinley plans a summer trip, eyeing Yellowstone and potential other stops, with no firm travel schedule yet.

New York the Herald Albert A. Wilcox Garret A. Mobart Washington Bill Hobart McKinley Hobart Seneter Carter Major Alderson Bozeman Tagard Yellowstone Natioral Park

Rome Mogul Outcome Hints on Hague Conference Delegates

The article notes that Italy has been formally invited to the disarmament conference at The Hague and appointed as a delegate Marquis Viscount Veneeta, minister of foreign affairs in the late Mudink cabinet. It implies the Vatican may not be invited to send a delegate.

Rome

They Strike Snag On Chinese Railway Negotiations

London April 11 The Shenghai correspondent reports talks between Shengha Jen director general of Chinese railway and an American syndicate over the Hankel Canton line are at a standstill over financial control similar to the Nu Chwang railway dispute.

London Shenghai The Times Shengha Jen Seneral Chinese Cailware Hanken-Canton Line Nu Chwang

Lawton Wins Santa Cruz Campaign and Repels Insurgent Attack

Dispatches from Washington reveal Gen Lawton’s forces pushing insurgents into the mountains beyond Santa Cruz and capturing the city with light losses. Insurgents attacked Gen Wheaton’s brigade but were repulsed with heavy losses as Otis reports progress and ongoing pursuit. Casualties in Wheaton’s column include several dead and wounded, with mobility and railway disruptions noted in Manila communications.

Washington War Department Otii Lawton Santa Clus Otis Wheaton Santa Cruz Manila Elty Elling Gea Man- Arthur Oris

Capture of Santa Cruz Opens Lawton Expedition Drive

Gen Lawton’s 1500-strong force advances on Santa Cruz Laguna de Bay after a night voyage up the Pasig river. American gunboats Napidan Oeste and Laguna de Bay shell trenches as Lawton’s men press inland, clearing foxholes and breaching a creek bridge to seize the Philippine stronghold with limited casualties.

Marils Osanw Cruz Laguna de Bay Lawton King Napidan Oeste Grant Utah Battery Tehran San Pedro Macari Santa Cruz Pasig Volcanis Welsentwreer Mrat Washington Regiment Fourth Cavalry Marony Laguna de Tay Associated Press Herth Laguna de Ray

Americans Drive Filipinos From Town in Northern Campaign

American forces battled entrenched Filipino defenders in the town, killing many and taking prisoners. Gatlings and sharpshooters pressed through houses and marshes, with Lawton establishing headquarters at the governor’s palace. Looting was prevented and civilians hid or fled as the expedition pushed toward the mountains.

Gatlings Cozeal Welsenberger Garlings Lawton Lawsan Weisenberger Fourteenth Infantry Santa Cruz

McPherson Youth Attempts Poisoning in County Jail

E Paul, a young man jailed in McPherson awaiting transfer to Hutchinson reform school, attempted suicide by ingesting a poison similar to arsenic. He bought the mineral poison in Salina, kept it hidden in a vase, and wrote a message to his mother claiming he would be dead. He became very ill and is under medical care. recovery possible.

Tie Wm. Eldred

Want Annexation in Cuba Debate Echoes in Mexico

The Mexican Herald reports Cuban sentiment largely favors annexation to the United States and criticizes Spanish and Mexican elites. It argues U S oversight could calm unrest and protect peasant and property interests, urging decisive action to curb influence of opportunistic politicians and foreign capital.

Aty Mexico Cub Mexican Herald Spain United States Washineton Cuba Culaeda

Elks Host Reception for Grand Exalted Ruler Galvin

The Topeka Elks organized a reception last night for Grand Exalted Ruler John Galvin of Cincinnati. He arrived from Kansas City with his wife and was greeted by a committee at the depot. An afternoon carriage ride, social gathering, songs, and dancing followed. The couple leaves today for Kansas City to attend a later event hosted by the local Elks.

Topeka Elks John Gelvih Cincinnati Galvin Kansas City Rock Island C.K Holliday Jr S. Coe J.P. McManus Mrs. Galvin Lord Kansas City Elks

Death of Lewis Lutz at Las Vegas New Mexico

Emporia April 1 Walter Birdsall received a telegram from Las Vegas New Mexico reporting the death of Lewis Lutz yesterday morning. A pioneer of Emporia he spent years in the hardware business in the store building now occupied by A C Ireland. He and his wife moved to California about twelve years ago and eight years ago his wife died and was buried there.

Emporia Walter Birdsall Las Vegas N. M Lewis Lutz Aa. C. Ireland California Deo Yeo

Todays Market Report From The Associated Press

There was bearish sentiment in wheat with longs liquidating freely and general weakness abroad. Weather and government report unease weighed on prices while some buying occurred on the downward slide. Northwestern receipts offered limited support as the market fell.

Chicago Cage Iin Daluin

Market summary from late period with mixed commodity data

Reports show corn liquidation due to weather and cautious demand for May delivery. Prices drift lower on May receipts while May futures edge higher on slight demand signals. Provisions trade remains barely steady with modest gains in some components. cattle and hog markets show varied activity with moderate receipts and some heavy offerings.

Eboris Vayne Rae Ag Bas

Kansas City Produce Market Update

Kansas City produce market shows steady demand and steady prices as new shipments arrive. Traders report firm interest in staples with fresh arrivals anticipated from regional growers and wholesalers this week.

Kansas City Livestock Market Market Report

Kansas City livestock market report shows steady to firm trend with receipts and mixed demand for steers cows and lambs. Market data references prices at 270.30 for lambs and notes records, shipper activity, and ongoing railway transport across lines with comments from Joseph and market observers.

Kray Hls Parkers Lambs Imuttonn Sais Aa Bauer Atiere Grockers and Reeduce Aernant Epi Feveiver Ermina Sraveee

New York Money Market and Grain Prices Report

The report outlines New York money market activity with rate changes and grain trading notes. Wheat and corn prices show modest shifts with futures quoted for May and July. Volume figures for oats and other grains are reported alongside cash market receipts and occasional price comparisons.

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