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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1899

Page

6

Shawnee Republicans Clash Over Deputy Grain Inspectorship

Governor Stanley orders a meet to decide a Shawnee county choice for the deputy grain inspector post. Wickham, a Salina man, seeks the commission despite Wyatt supporters led by Dave Mulvane opposing him. Grain men may back Cross if Wickham cannot be named, with a decision expected today or tomorrow.

Shawnes County A. W. Wickham Selina Stanley FP. W. Frasius Wyatt Dave Mulvane Wickham Salina Thomas Cross

Death of Ed Kirk in Newton Kansas

Ed Kirk a Newton Kansas fireman died at Mrs A J McKnight home on Wednesday night April 12 after a year and more of consumption He had worked eight years for the Santa Fe and trained as a machinist in Arkansas City and Argentine He later served as a fireman in Newton yard and took a layoff about a year ago due to health He traveled to California and returned to Newton settling there His death ends a well known railroad family line Funeral services were held at 2 pm with present relatives and railroad officials among the attendees Kirk belonged to the Hoof LP lodge and the ceremony was conducted locally The piece notes his father John Kirk and his standing among railroad men and details of family positions apologize for garbled text in some sections

Newton Kan Ed Kirk A. J. McKnight Kirk The Santa Fe Arkansas City Argentine Mackinlet Newton Yard California Bix Bait Trends Muse Belms Art Kansas City Exporia Kirk Wan John Kirk Jt Newton Mt Bis Ny Young Kirk

Largest Democratic Jefferson birthday dinner in New York

A grand Jefferson birthday banquet at the Metropolitan opera house drew more than 1 000 guests, including Richard Croker and Perry Belmont. Tables formed massive rose beds with silver button uniforms on ushers as detectives and police maintained tight security amid a celebratory, yet crowded, evening.

New York Democratic Club Thomas Jefferson Metropolitan Opera House Louis XIV Orelock Price Tendersoln Hichard Croker Perry Belmont Seanpel Sexton Croker McKinley Waldorf-Astoria

Carter to Tour West in July with McKinley support

United States Senator Thomas H. Carter of Montana plans a Western swing in July with President McKinley. Carter, ex-chair of the Republican National Committee, will stop in Chicago for private talks before continuing to the Yellowstone area and back to Washington. Also noted, Gen. Keifer’s illness worsens with typhoid symptoms. A San Francisco Los Angeles fare of $32.50 via the Rock Island Route is mentioned.

Chicago United States Thomas H. Carter Montana National Republican Corral Ap- Rex Hutte Mont Waahnern MckKla Chicag Wan Carter Pravines Mckinley Nurgher Whelmate Chies Yellowstone National Ayerty Jenene Washingtor San Francisco Los Angeles Rock Island

Taking Dogs to Europe Without License Becomes Caution

New York April 14. Tourists planning summer travel with dogs should know importing dogs into Great Britain without a license is forbidden. Applications must go to the agricultural secretary in London. Dogs may be detained up to six months, with possible release after ninety days if veterinary certificates show no issues. Exceptional cases accept telegrams with full dog description and detention details.

Europe New York Great Britain Board At Agriculture Whitehall Pines London Great Hejiis

Dramatic Events At Grand Offer Theatre Tonight

The Tarve Thehrlor Erneymoon is billed as the main attraction at the Grand Offer's tonight show formerly staged at Hoyts New York. Joe Ott and Mantell are highlighted with upcoming Crawford theater appearances and related comedy acts slated for next week.

Real estate transfers list with multiple buyers and parcels

Real estate transfers provide fragmented entries including Edwin Curpan to J T Barkley at 98 Harrison Street Royal. Hradshaw to Laur Rendle bush. Mary Clauser to A H Green with unspecified acres. Ligsie Tosch to Emia Peass at Terra Anthe addition. Sue Martin to Harry Steafer at Beventa street. Levis subdivision lot 133 Seventh Street. Bradford Miller to Joseph Teng at Bradford Miller's addition. John D Shull at 4 Chard Avenue in Se Avenue to Wabash Avenue Mligans addition.

Edwin It Curpan J.T Barkley Harrison St. Royal Hradshaw Laur PF Rendlebush Su Morris Avenue Mugen Place Mary Clauser A. HL Green Biowkia College Hiation Ligsie M. Tosch Emia F. Peass Indiana Avenue Sue Martin Harry D. Steafer Levis Helle Nagler Barry Lanes Seventh Street Levi's Vision Bradford Miller Joseph Teng Ake Abd Chard Avenue John D. Shull Wabash Mligans

Van Dyck auction at Chickering hall nets 68125 dollars

New York April 14 thirty paintings and the first consignment from Messrs Harris Blaksien and Hathrook sold at Chickering hall. The sale totaled 68125 dollars with a Van Dyck portrait of the Earl of Arundel fetching 4000 dollars the highest price. The Philadelphia WA Sied museum collection secured 6600 dollars for a Princess Palatine by Cade as the second top price. The report also notes unrelated medical advice promotion accompanying the sale notices.

New York Mess Harris, Blaksien Hathrook Chickering Hall Earl of Arundel van Dyck Georges Gould WA Sied Museum Philadelphia Princess Palatine Cade

Save Your Neck And Wear Collars With No Touch Edges

American Steam Laundry Tet 341 offers collars designed without touch edges for comfort and protection. The service emphasizes durable fabrics and careful laundering to preserve collar integrity while preventing skin irritation.

Star Grocery List Items Across Wide Windowed Sale

A long, scrawled catalog of grocery and household goods from Star Grocery California featuring cautions on varied items. It lists peaches tomatoes crackers ginger snaps pumpkin lard bacon ham sugar cured meats and staples like oats rice flour pancake mixes cereals and canned vegetables with assorted brands and packaging details. The note reads like a storefront inventory and sale flyer with dozens of product entries and prices or measures.

California Minnesota Pettijohn Bonanza L Fairbank New Orleans Walter Balers van Houten Dlarge C. P Arburkle

Chase County Candidate W C Austin Seeks State Penitentiary Clerkship

A Chase county man WC Austin launches a bid for the state penitentiary clerk position. A Kansas native and former school teacher, he gains strong party backing and has long family roots in the county. Austin is described locally as an exemplary and reputable citizen with ties to Copronwood.

W. C. Austin State Penitentiary Chase County WC. Austin Austin Kansas Copronwood Finn Belme Ardle

Curtis Goes to Work on Currency Bill Draft

Congressman Charlie Curtis tests today for Atlantic City. He attends a congressional committee meeting to draft a currency bill to be presented at the next session. The process is expected to last two weeks with preliminaries disposed of while parts of the United States and other details are discussed. The measure will consume much of his time and defines national financial policy.

Charlie Curtis Avantic City United

Priest and Chaplain Named for Atchison Orphans Home

The Kansas State Board of Charities elected Hey W. L. Priest of Atchison as chaplain of the institution. Dr Johnston of Atchison was named physician, with Dr Masterson Givens placed at the State Blind Institute. Mrs Mary E Tease and Mrs Dr Masterson are noted figures, while May Abemurey has become matron and a teacher in the second grade.

Atchison Orphans State Board of Charities Hey W. L. Priest Atchi Sn Boldiere “Orgnans Johnston Atchison Dr. Masterson Givens The State Blind Institute Kansas Mary E Tease State Basin of Charities Keansa4 Ciy Kan Masterson Karina City Alay Abemurey bin Ween

Liquor Seller Saliia Sentenced to Jail and Fine

The court sentenced Saliia for liquor selling to 300 days in jail and a $3,000 fine. A petition for pardon of William Sidred of Sallna is noted, with reports of prior convictions and efforts by his friends to obtain clemency from the governor.

Saliia William Sidred Sallna Selltta Iquor Mer Hersam Soca

Life Company Muddled in Historic City Strife

American Mutual’s successor in Missouri faces new difficulties as its operations in St Louis strain state actions and court scrutiny. The firm, once linked to Topeka leader F. Clow, relocated to Kansas City with James Young as secretary. The stormy restructuring raises questions about its future and empire.

Missouri St Louis Stte Western Central Site Association of Kansas City F. Clow James Foung Wms Starien Hun

Moving to Topeka and Marion Home Change

Mr and Mrs W V Church leave their Marion residence to relocate to Topeka. Charen, superintendent of Insurance finds work closer to offices, plans housekeeping soon. Franklin Fire Insurance Company reenters Philadelphia business in the state after withdrawal during McNall integration. details on surcharges withheld. American Steam Laundry advertises service at 112 West Seventh Street.

Marion Franklin Pranklin Ineurince del Barcmont Aiorghows McNall Hts American Steam Laundry West Seventh Street Telephone Hi

Rice Found in San Francisco Dispatch on Labor Influx

William Rice the United States commissioner of immigration at Vancouver arrived on the steamer Big Janeiro from Japan. He will report to Washington on labor conditions and possible measures to restrict Japanese laborers and merchants. A contemporaneous political note outlines plans for an Independent ticket with Hazen Pingree and Mayor Jones advocating municipal and government ownerships, while suggesting party strategies and candidate prospects.

San Francisco William Rice United States Commissioner of Immigration Vancouver Big Janeiro Japan Tice Orient United States Rice Washington Congress Hazen Pingree Michigan Jones Toledo Iowa Ilinois Indiana Poly California Hrgan van Wyck Harrison McKinley

Anti McKinley Republicans Move to Defeat McKinley

In St Louis on April 14 a prominent Filey Republican official reported that anti McKinley forces are organizing to defeat the Hanna McKinley ticket and block McKinley’s renomination. Plans are said to be well developed and aim to elect a party candidate instead. It is noted the convention will not oppose McKinley.

St. Louis Filey McKinley Mckiley

Cuban Army Rolls Delivered to Governor General

Havana April 14 The original rolls of the Cuban army were delivered to Governor General Brooke last evening at six o'clock. Benor Domingo Men dez Capote, vice president of the recent military assembly and longtime Cuban figure, volunteered to attempt to obtain them from the special executive committee that survived the assembly. The rolls were delivered to him on his first request.

Havana Brooke Benor Domingo Mendez Capote

Trimmed Hats and Flowers Sale Ad Teasers

A local listing notes numerous lots of trimmed hats and flowers with varied prices. It promises strong value for inspection effort and highlights a special: one lot of Trimmed Hat priced at 81. One lot Trimmed Hat.

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