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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1899
Page
10
Prominent Insurance Lawyer Whiting Dies at Home
New York April 21 William D Whiting a leading insurance lawyer of the United States died at his home in this city He was a native of New Grenada New York April 2 Henry W Struss filed a bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 577100 and no assets Most debts were from a partner in Louis Franke Co makers ofilk yarns which firm failed in 1890s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William D. Whiting
United Shetern
New Grth
Henry W Struss
Louis Franke & Co
Insurance Change Sees Mills Agency Take Over Local Office
Arthur M. Mills acquires the th enraskes agency from a longtime associate. The new arrangement promises the same careful service to patrons with the former agent remaining in the office to assist and adjust claims. The agency will continue at Dudley’s Bank in Greater Topeka with ongoing attention to insured interests. Budgets noted include a travel allowance of 28.45 via the Santa Fe Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Mills
Thenraskcs
Mui
Mills
van Valkenburg
MW van Valkenburg & Co
Greater Topeke
Dudley's Bank
Police Troubles as Jointists Face Testimony Crowds
Police court sessions next week focus on jointists accused of illegal sales to mayors and 50 plus witnesses. Many summoned testify reluctantly, denying knowledge while some vow not to appear. Several joints have closed or moved operations as police raid and control measures tighten citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siwting
Dunge Uy Bes
Gny Rohn
Witniss
Polles Lawe
Mary
Judes Hazen
Brand An
Kansas Avenue
Liquor Seizure Under City Raid on Kansas Avenue
A Tuesday raid near the United States express office on Kansas Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets led to the removal of a barrel of whisky and several wine and gin bottles from the area way under the sidewalk. Lawyers argued the warrant did not cover that area, and authorities decided to return items not listed in the warrant. Later, police loaded remaining liquor from the building rear, while evidence of ongoing sale surfaced on the roof, with officers confident of a forthcoming case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Express
Kansas Avenue
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Townsend
Ramsey
Birt
Guy
Dice game raid at First and Monroe ends with escape
On a Thursday evening near the gas plant, Officer Smith in plain clothes witnessed a dice game at the corner of First and Monroe Streets. As he approached, a crowd spotted him and a man fled after handing over dice. The officer seized the dice but no arrest was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Monroe Streets
Lre
Smith
Weapons Collection Reveals Notorious Revolvers at Police Station
Police preserve a cache of crime tools including two nationally noted revolvers. One 32 calibre cap and ball weapon once owned by a Younger gang member was seized after the Northfield raid and is linked to Sergeant Danovasi. A white 45 calibre revolver, tied to Grant Dutton, was captured after the Coffeyville confrontation and later given to Deputy U.S. Marshal Joe Mettens. An older revolver was seized by ex Chief Straus near Chicago during a raid on a suspected party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benider
Nis
Torken
Northfield
Minne Sora
Danovasi
Grant Dutton
Coffeyville
Joe Mettens
United States
Farge
Straus
Chkiahoma
Smoky Row Declines as Downtown Joints Gain Control
Rain robbers and owner Welver killed. Smoky Row, once bustling, heads toward receivership as up-town joints monopolize trade. Quiet Kan sas Avenue now has three lamps, businesses closed, proprietors gone, and the row’s decline blamed on tougher rivals. An old man visits Police Mat Thorpe to request a birthday gift, saying he was born in St Louis, Louisiana, and was once with Master Frank H. Pargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Avenue
Saih & Degre
Thorpe
Tstl
Louisiane
H. Pargo
Mradas
Ma. Phorpe
Emporia Boys in the Klondike Describe Hardships
April 21 Emporia reports revived letter from Harry Lakin A B Smith and Cl Burge detailing winter sickness at Forty Mile Creek. They built a camp there and cannot leave Port Mile Creek area as work is scarce. many peers are abandoning the district while Dawson offers hope of summer work shoveling dirt. Harry notes ten letters received since leaving home, eight arriving together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Klondike
Harry Lakin
Smith
Cl Burge
Forty Mile Creek
Ble
Allie Creek
Harry
Porty Mile Crevice
North Fork
Porty Mile Creek
API
urEb
Dawson
Mmpuria
A Beautiful Picture At The Library Gallery
A recent accession highlights a prominent work titled Abegterru wamamage pacuens. Gifted by Ernest A. Hamill, president of the Corquehunee National Bank, the piece is praised for its resemblance to Corot and noted as one of the daintiest works on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Richet
Corot
Pleased With Harrison From Cleveland Cabinet Circle
Former Cleveland cabinet secretary Don M. Dickinson of Detroit and allies David J. Hill and W. C. Whitney visited Chicago yesterday. Dickinson initially refused political talk, saying his trip was private. He endorsed Mayor Harrison as a national future figure and warned Bryan would be cut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago
Chicags
Don M. Dickinson
Detroit
David J. Hill
W. C. Whitney
Dickinson
Elliott Danforth
New York
Harrison
Bfarkson
Thas
Bryan
Lincoln Post Benefit at Grand Opera House
Lincoln Post Benefit scheduled for April 22 at Grand Opera House promises a lively program with Mrs. vor Dshien in a solo, The Blodocs, Primrose West specialty by Major Shreve and his class, and a character song by Minx C. Mize. Tickets are 16 cents and up, good through June 15, 1909, with Pullman berths and baggage checked. Members of Masonic Lodge No. 410 are to attend the funeral of Bro. H S Randall at 2 p.m. tomorrow. John Wynn, longtime Saratoga official starter, has died in Saratoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Vor Dshien
Primrose& West
Major Shreve
Minx C. Mize
Pullman
Tl, King
Topeka
Cuanace
Quincy Street
H.S. Randall
WF Taylor
Otto Anderson
Gypsies Headed to Chicago for National Meet
A band of Gypsies escorted from the county by police heads to Chicago where a national gathering is planned for early next month. Officials say about 25,000 Gypsies from across the country are expected to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Terre Haute
Ind
Chicago
North Topeka Residents Noted In Local Notices
Local notes report various Topeka residents and incidents including repairs and moving, church and missionary society events, visits to Manhattan and Topeka, a dental practice ad, and social gatherings. A notable item mentions Sarah Ammock’s insanity adjudication and subsequent asylum proceedings.
Beef Court Findings Likely To Clear Miles, Say Washington
A Washington cable says General Miles is unlikely to be sustained by the beef court of inquiry. The final report, due next week, is expected to dismiss Miles’s allegations about preserved beef treated with chemicals while noting possible reforms in army meat supply and possible further investigations by the commissary department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef Court
Miles
New York
The
Herald
Washington
Beef Court of Inquiry
Secretary of War
Inttt
General Milne
General Miles
Cuba
Porto Rico
Commissary Department
Chicago Trial Of Marconi Wireless Telegraphy
Chicago plans a high profile test of wireless telegraphy using Marconi’s system under Tribune auspices. The first attempt will run from Masuale Temple to the Auditorium, about a third of a mile, to test signal passage over tall city buildings and electric interferences. Pending success, trials will extend to a lake shore water tower area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marconi
The
Tribune
Auditurium
Eribe
Through Pullman Sleeper to Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs bound train from Topeka departs at 19 p.m arriving next morning 10 40 after arousing western Kansas. Six hours faster than other lines. Finest west of Missouri with through Pullman sleepers and dining cars. Rates and reservations via A M Fuller CoP and TAL or A W ee orth Topeka 32.50 32.56. Union Pacific reduced rate to California points. Tickets info from F A Lewis city ticket agent Fulton depot agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Arrose Western
Kansas
Coloradn Springs
Missouri River
A.M Fuller
Cop
Tal
Union Pacific
California
F._A. Lewis
Fulton
Missouri
Pacific
Elvins
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Cormectiz
Union Station
St Louis
In- Glanipolis
Boulaville
Oleg
Colorado Springs Return Fare to Santa Fe Route
Tickets on sale May 16 and 17 offer Colorado Springs to Santa Fe Route at 19 dollars for a return trip. Duration limited to June, with details possibly incomplete. Contact T. L. King, agent, for Rock Island Route travel particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Angel
T. L. King
Topeka
Exchange Notice Seeks Property Trade In Topeka Area
A general stock of merchandise including dry goods boots shoes hardware and gents furnishings is offered for exchange. Also listed are a railroad station a wagon scales a coal shed and a residence in Topeka. Mortgage of 19 to Hom. oF Song cunt. o provides a loan option and other items for trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Topeka
Ani
Saureen
Wan Sabareey
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Long
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Chicago Capitalist
Lincoln Post
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Jean Sinetr
Aundry, Tit West
Seventie Telephone
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Butte
Rock Island
Jean Stearns
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Hook Island
North
Tupeka
Pratt
Bro Finch
Ed Matroe
Richmond
Mich
Sarah Garrett
Courtney
Ransyilin
Mrx. JR
Madison
Manhattan
Missionary Society
Cada Mantey Bros
Eopeka” Avenue
Grant School
Lyon
Unholtz
Hinefisher
D.T
Avill Lackhardt
Hoonville
Mise Viola ‘Troutman
Wraman's Foreign Missionary Society
Christian Church
Mimees Myrtle
Gertrude Palmer
Soldier Creek
Had Griest
Treodore
Soln Ken
Mra. Griest
Alt. Camp Dell
Mre LE. Watts
Kanage City
Tas
Mra. Busey
Woman's Foreign Cntenary Society
Mra
Abe
J. Mo Morris
Mosroe Street
Aree Primrock
Iuny
Eve Harding
A.W. Eeeorth
East
Saint Louis
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P.C. Lyon
West Wales
Main Street
CG. Warner
W.b.doddridge
E.G. Townsend
Colorado Flyer
Winslow
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Kansas Avenue Office
Grouse Telephone 395
F. P. Bacon
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Humranky
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Adams
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Ital
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King At
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Barnes
State House
Tony Aurnering
Hte Mocks
Cat
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WR Taylor & Sons
Touke
Mater Barber Colleges
Louis
Aps
Union Pacific Tew Co
Kansas Ave
Permanente Brown Co
Admiral Dewey
Murat Halstead
Dominion Company
Caxton Ridge
Cail
Seventh
Kareds
O. F
Care Journal
A. A
St. Capital Repair Co
PEKA
Man
Pee Payent Record
Baltimore
Renson
Hoeuse
Isa Lincoln
Bee Mider
George Kien & Co
Mon ‘Sf Thavire
Moriroe
West Ah St
van Buren
Si Kensas Ae
Ion Western Ave
Topeka Ave
Quincy Et Sor
W.at
BOR
Harrison St
Porrent—Laree
Wogen
National Hotel
Han Higgien
Lewrick & Rea
Saintes Eit Uest
Alagee
Sity
Fecumaeh
van Burer
Busey and _hallegs
Teade
Jackson St
T LP
Velit
POR Sale Real Estate
Rader Nee Care Journal
Crane
Greely
Pensheg
Lawreare
Sth
Te Robinka Realty
Rooma
Mensvet
Toomma
Cfesets
Eratt
Jocaiine
Bork
James Keer
Tm2
Aten
Stalis
Quincy Et
Wien
Calves Anderson
Jersey
Han Tig
Cheney
Lime
Ats
Parkdale
Macrennan
wWe
Joana
Kanes
Loney
E Bowman & CO
Columbian
Property
L. Biscoe
St Kansas
J.M. Baird
JAMES B_WAYDEM
Atsek
Afiverware
Yeles
Florists
MRS. M.& Holicrapt
Worint
Lincoln St. BR. Hague
Flor
MES
Baguy
Florist
Topeka Storage and Warehouse Fc
C.D. Skinner
Winifred Welles Wagner
Epiane
Tyler
Mabel Martin
Wi Greenweare
Hua Harding
Benckerhom
E. Sheldon
D. Paeliey
Gillespie
Ean Flefers
Eee
Cal Nity
Darling CO
Bioges Et Paaoe
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