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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1899

Page

7

Topeka Auditorium Plan by Mr Davies

Ex- Topeka resident Mr B M Davies proposes a combined market booth and auditorium complex on the south side of Monroe between Gainey and Seventh, including a two story market hall, a fire department building, council chamber, and inner square for an auditorium. Estimated total cost 357800 with 60000 bonds. projected revenue from booths to offset costs within ten to twelve years.

Gainey Monroe Streets Seventh Street Davies Mantoe Street Quincy Street Seventh Dexise Fire Department Council Chamber

Fort Santa Fe Feeder and rail trust case outlined

A contested Santa Fe feeder line dispute involves Fort Sent Kansas and Oklahoma communities across Jetty Whippy and Chasiate. The case centers on a trust deed affecting railway property, with Jane E Brast as party to the instrument and a mention of terminal projects at a Connecticut site. Details specify the trust severance and ownership status of depots and lines.

Fort Sent Jane Ebrast Chariow Ciety AP Falar Soatine Sondeeders Kansas

Wade board ends testimony in April session

The Wade board of inquiry concluded its April session in Washington this afternoon. It will now prepare a report outlining findings and possible recommendations. The panel has finished hearing testimony and is expected to finalize conclusions in the coming days.

Washington Wade Board of Inquiry Ita

Testimony Taken This Week Before War Commission

The week yielded over 4500 typewritten pages of testimony as Major Lee summarized for Major General Miles. Davis submitted pertinent sworn extracts. the board reviewed the Inspector General report by Marco Garlington, sent through General Milew.

Lee Miles Davis War Commission Marco Garlingta Inspector General's Department Hreckinrdge Milew

Mazet committee resumes sessions amid Croker hush

New York April 24 the Mazet investigating committee met in the board of trade rooms as witnesses including Croker and Peter F Meyer were subpoenaed. Police Chief Devery and Captains Eason Kane and Haughey testified about the Endowment association and police reform bills while Croker sought to depart for Europe with a return deadline set for August.

New York Mazet Board of Trade and Transportation Croker Peter F. Meyer Thomas J. Brady Commission of Buildings and Polices Dever Eason Brookiss New York City Esson Endowment Association Brooklyn Bridge Devery Capt. Eason Worth Clarke Kane Albany Charke Inspector Kane Mr. Croker Moss Europe Mazel Haughey Kans

Smith made brigadier general of volunteers in Philippines

Washington April 44 The president appointed Col James E Smith of the First California volunteer regiment as a brigadier general of volunteers. The regiment is in the Philippines and Gen Smith will be assigned to a brigade of Gen Ots army. Gypsy Queen Baking Powder is advertised as the best and made in Topeka.

Washington James E Smith First California Volunteer Regiment Philippines Smith Ots Topeka

Free Trial Offer For Herculean Hot Oil Remedy

Suffering from rheumatism neuralgia weak back or similar ailments can claim a free trial bottle of Herculean Hot Oil. The ad promises relief in a single dose and urges readers to sign up without waiting weeks. Address provided in Elmira New York.

Dass

Navy protest over promotion for capture of Tolle

Washington reports Capt G F Wilde of the D5 Boston protested Col Miller's promotion to brigadier general claiming the Tolle capture was achieved entirely by naval forces under Wilde. It was not until after the victory that Miller took part, an action endorsed by Admiral Dewey.

Washington Apra G. F Wilde D. 5 Boston Col Biller Tolle Wilde Col. Miller Dewey

Tarpeian Rock proposal sparks Chicago crime code talk

Dr Daniel F Brewer, a leading Chicago physician, urged a Tarpeian rock in Chicago if a new criminal code was not secured. He warned criminals multiply, and without laws to curb marriage of criminal or hereditary unions, degeneracy would rise, threatening society.

Chicago Daniel F. Brewer Mtecture United States

Depew Celebrates 65th Birthday at Brooklyn Dinner

New York Senator Chauncey M. Depew marked his 65th birthday with the Montauk club of Brooklyn hosting a Saturday night dinner at their Eighth Avenue clubhouse. The club’s ninth annual birthday dinner featured remarks on public life, economy, and common good.

New York Chauncey ‘M. Depew Montauk Club Brooklyn Tig Eighth Avenue Senator Depew Debew House Enis

North Tapers and People in Kansas Towns

Community notes from Kansas include pump shop ads and special shoe bargains, visits among Parsons and Solomon City residents, and social events. Notables include Edward Payson Kimball visiting his cousin G F P Kimball, obituaries for Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Thompson, and a G A R gathering.

Pratt M. P. Willy Parsons Kan S. L. Court Rossville Kansas Avenue Griffin Solomon City Beverly Quincy Street Garfield Park Stevenson Belleville Union Pacific Hertha Rowley Low Huckstead Sarah Anderson Nellieles Robert Day Prank Hopper Robert Anderson James Black Edward Payson Kimball Portsmouth N. H Kansas Kimball Collins L. A. Thompson Walter McGee Paramore Street Drs. Thompson Lingotr Civele No. 1 Dickey Wil- Vame All. W Mame H. L. Burt Lyte Dicey W. D. Lacey W. 31 Costley W. H Kistler W. H. Davis Mark Putsem ED Smal A. M. Petro Birs. P.O. Chamberlain Dora Safford Aliceford Jessie Priddy

Ivy League clubs end bootlicking era at Princeton

Princeton announces an ironclad perpetual agreement among Ivy, Tiger Inn, Cottage, Cannon, Cap and Gown and Elm to stop influencing freshmen and sophomores in selecting a club. The pact, binding until sophomore year, aims to curb bootlicking and maintain club autonomy.

Princeton Ivy Tiger Inn Coles

Colorado Springs Faster Train From Topeka Route

Leaving Topeka at 10 p m you reach Colorado Springs by 10 40 the next morning avoiding the hot afternoon ride across western Kansas six hours quicker than any other line. Finest equipped and fastest west of the Missouri through Pullman sleepers and dining cars for rates and reservations inquire A M Fuller GP and Ta Phone 334 or A W Lacey Ticket Agent North Topeka.

Topeke Kansas Colorado Springs Missouri River A. M. Fuller

WANTED ITEMS AND HELP LISTING VARIETY IN ISAAC TOWN

A jumble of wanted ads and notices seeks help for housework paper hanging and general chores. Listings include male help general house tasks milk delivery wagons and furniture sales alongside animals cows buggies harnesses and a piano box and other goods for sale. Names and addresses appear with scattered locations such as East Tenth Jackson Street and West Fifteenth.

Fourth Avenue van Buren East Tenth

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