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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1899

Page

6

Real estate transfers listed for Topeka area

A series of real estate transfers and deeds are recorded for Topeka area properties including Wakarusa Parkdale addition and North Topeka. Items mention parcels on Chandler and Kansan venues, Marion and Topeka streets, and various owners such as J.T. Robb Mary E Kradall EE Wilson Chime Fellows Vangant Nettels Hunt, and others with prices from 50 to 5200. Partial notes reference tax deeds and additions such as Lincoln Ebett Martin & Tennis and Rural Home addition. A brief overseas note from St Petersburg cites the Morning Post on April 23 about Anglo Russian rail concessions in China and Yangtse valley recognition.

J.T. Robb W. EL Strawn Maid Street Wakarusa Mary E Kradall Emil Goodnow Chandler Street Parkdale J. C. Kistier EE. Wilson Still Topeka Avenas North Topeka Fel Vonkant Spd Chime A Fellows Horne Street Hingham Chis AL Fellows Kansan Edward ¢. Nettels Rentceo Burhavan Street Lincoln Ebett Martin & Tennis Chester C. Johnson J. A. Hunt SLI Lafayette Street B. Garvin Geo A. Rost Lindenwood Sherman West Tenth Effect West Park Morning Post St Petersburg China Itrussia Great Britain Yangtse

Colorado Springs to Topeka and more on Santa Fe routes

Spam filled notice details rail fares and excursions in 19th century style. Mentions Colorado Springs departures from Tupeka at 8 10 pm and trips to California Arkansas Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Texas and other destinations aboard Santa Fe routes. Includes agent contacts in Topeka and Emporia plus special event travel around May.

Bomeneekers Santa Fe Arkadese Arizona Tadian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahomas Texas

Martindale Answers in Bank Case At Emporia

Wm Martindale former president of the Cross National Bank of Emporia filed an answer in federal court defending against a 160000 suit by United States District Attorney Lambert for the bank's creditors. He admits stock liability 14000 but seeks offsets for 60000 alleging overcharges and notes as credits, while denying fraud claims. The civil case may be heard in fall with a parallel criminal proceeding in Leavenworth in October.

Wm. Martiname Cross National Bank Emporia L B. Kelloes H. Graves United States District Lambert Merton Albarigh Martindale Mr. Martindale Federal Grand Jury Marcindale Hank United States District Court Leavenworth Cross Eureka Bank Eureka Kan First National Bank of Emyporia Bia Crass W. Martindale First National Bank of New York First National Monk of New York First Nations Bank of Emporia Indored Fourth National Bank of St. Louis

Saloon Ordinance Passed in Wellington

Wellington April 28 city council approved an ordinance allowing saloons to run for a $600 yearly fee. The same measure imposes a $500 annual tax on a joint drug store if it holds a permit and does not sell beer, with other licensing details noted.

Wellington Comnel

McKinley Heads to Navy Yard For Pleasure Cruise

President McKinley and party depart from their hotel at 11 20 AM toward the navy yard tug Nini for a North River pleasure trip. Mrs McKinley Mr Abier McKinley and Assistant Secretary Cortelyou accompany, with Commander J J Kelly and Admiral Philip aboard. Rumor of a late return circulated amid the bustle.

New York McKinley Abier McKinley

Welty as likely candidate for Ohio governor role

A Cleveland report notes Julie C. Welty, former chief counsel for Mire Anna E. on her trial, acquitted yesterday, seen as potential governor candidate. The piece highlights Stark County influence and wealth in Democratic Party circles. A public notice requests debts to W H Reed be settled at the old stand on Kan avenue. Summer term calls for kindergarten training teachers via Mrs fordes at 233 W tou avenue.

Cleveland Canton Plaindealer Julie C. Welty Mire Anna E Marfeline D. Saxton Ge Tot Ohin Stark County Fordes W. Tou Avenue

Valentine Clerk in Clay Center Editor Sins For the Place

Rumors sweep Clay Center politics as Del Valentine editor of the Clay Center Times leads the race to become supreme court clerk next fall. Opponent P Cochrane of Cottonweed Fat allegedly priced out. others expect competition. Valentine, son of longtime Kansas supreme bench judge De M Valentine, is praised as a leading weekly publisher with broad popularity in Kansas.

del Valentine Chey Center Supreme Court John Martin Stron P. Cochrane Sas Sr. Valentine Valentine Clas Center

Kansas Railroad Assessment Will Not Be Arbitrarily Advanced

State officers expect no major changes in Kansas railroad property valuations this year. The current board has not finished setting values, but preliminary work suggests little. Historical figures show prior Republican assessments and past Populist missteps in telegraph and telephone line valuations, with reforms enacted in following years.

Kansas Board of Assessors Republican Board of Assisir Vnion State Board of Assessors Fred Im

Governor commutes several Fardon case sentences

Governor Stanley acts on Fardon cases commuting sentences for Walter Flow era Wyandotte county boy to be released soon after years for stealing sixteen chickens. George Taylor, who stole 389,000 from Bank of Angatine, gets two years. H. Shelton of Neashy county, convicted of criminal assault, has sentence commuted to two years. plus other pardons and refusals affecting several counties.

Stanley Walter Flowera Wyandotte County George Taylor Bank of H. Shelton Neashy County Shelton Wilh Ke L Dobbs Alvida Ballard Pula John Dunn Harvey County Will George R. Worth Topwka Tis Us- Sagit Willian Gasault Lewty Seluler Sedawick Taror Gok Ehvrne Columbus Gover Labette County Wie Pardan Fe George Williams Neosho County Wilinn Estes Lawrence Carson Cowley County

Verdict Made Public On Regents Case In Kansas

A Kansas committee announced a verdict in the Regents case against M. Limbecker and B. Hom of the state agricultural college. The panel suggested the outcome seemed predetermined and could have been declared before evidence in Manhattan. The committee found T. W. Wu not incompetent and agreed with Hofman on key points.

M. Limbecker B. Hom State Verieultural College Kansas Manhattan Wen T. W. WU Hofman

Political turmoil surrounds college board and regents

A report alleges illegal transactions on behalf of a college board. It claims Populist doctrine influenced actions and accuses regents of violations tied to Republican ideas. The committee's findings may trigger removal orders and a potential writ of ouster. The dispute could reach the supreme court as Timbecker and Hoffman faces succession battles.

G. O. Clemens Supreme Court Timbecker Hoffman Stanley

Governor Stanley Defends Veterans Preference Policy

The G A encampment at Hutchinson backed a resolution by Judge B W Cunningham of Emporia praising Governor Stanley and the old soldiers preference in appointments. Stanley declared he never sought the resolution and warned it could politicize the G A I. He said his actions followed his campaign promise and state law granting veterans preference.

Hutchinson B. W. Cunningham Emporia Stanley Cunalnehem Vid Moldiers

Hued Seeks Tax Breaks in Kansas Rail Assessment

A Santa Fe spokesman urged a statewide rail property tax cut, arguing Kansas rails face higher taxes than elsewhere. He contends assessments overvalue rolling stock and branches, and tax burdens exceed earnings. Officials welcomed the input but expect no material change this year.

Hued Santa Fe Kansas A. A. Ature United States State of Banta Fe Company Kaneus

Big Race May 4 Land Opening At Ute Reserve

About 500 homeseekers are already in the area with daily arrivals for the Ute reservation land opening on May 4. Settlers must complete surveys and preelect in advance. unsurveyed claims may be examined before noon, then lines form for runs on the claims. Nine days are allowed to occupy the chosen lands. Also noted are health cautions linking neglected dyspepsia to serious diseases, with Kodol Dyspepsia Cure advertised.

Dorengs Col Apri Ute Land Office Edvarice

Five Thousand Tenn Coal and Iron Employees Get 10 Percent Pay Rise

Birmingham April 29 Five thousand employees of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company were informed that as of May 1 their salaries would be advanced by ten percent. The notice cites a standard wage adjustment across the works. Geo W Stansfield W H Wilson A J Arnold Son A J Kane Co are listed among signatories.

Geo W. Stansfield W. H. Wilson A. J. Arnold & Son AJ. Kane & Co Birmingham Ala Tennessee Coal and Iron Company

Wages Advance 10 Percent in Mahoning Valley Plants

Notices posted at the Quaist furnace and several Mahoning Valley works announce a 16 percent wage increase to take effect in May. The Mahoning Valley Iron company Andrews and Hitchcock, Struthers Furnace, Ohio Iron & Steel, Brier Iron & Coal, and Youngstown Coal company are among the employers implementing the raise to workers.

Youngstown Mahoning Valley Iron Company Andrews & Hitchcock Brier Iron & Coal Company Struthers Furnace Company Ohio Irony & Steel Company Youngstown Coal Company

Notice on Court Rooms and Services Displayed

Take notice. You are expected to ade at the Judge rooms. April 29, 230 p. order DR, W. C HAMILTON. Rheumatism Cured We guarantee Rheumaase Remedy to cure any case of rheumatism in 80 days or money refunded. Sold for Siper Wattle by Steee Fiolinas Drug ae W. H. Wilson, and Arnold. None Better than Gypsy Queen Baking Powder. To Helens, Most, Only $25.65 via Santa Fe Route. We mend and sew on buttons free American Steam Laundry. Tele Sl. $28.85 To Portland, Ore, via Santa Fe Route. Portland, Spokane and Butte $2885 Via the Rock Island Route. We mend and sew on buttons with American Steam Laundry. Tele. 3b San Francisco, Los Angeles $32.50. Via the Rock Island Route

W. C Hamilton Steee Fiolinas Drug Ae W. H. Wilson Arnold Helens American Steam Laundry

Filipino turmoil grows as government moves headquarters

ABSOLUTE SURRENDER continues as Filipino troubles multiply the government's woes. The headquarters shift to San Isidro after Calumpit fell, signaling a new phase in the conflict and adding strain to a strained administration.

San Isidro Calumpit

Praises for Funston Draw Warm Notes From Washington

Washington reports rising praise for volunteers including Funston. Corbin urges medals for all who served in the Philippines, beyond required duty. Enlistments allow withdrawal, but many stayed to fulfill more than standard duties. Transports sail from San Francisco toward Manila. plans for sending ships to Dimnila may shift amid China tensions. The Asiatic fleet will stay ready at high readiness.

Washington Rem Col Funston Down Wheatow N. Corbin Philippines Corbin San Francisco Manila Navy Department Dimnila China Asiatic

Kansans Cross Rio Grande Bridge at Calumpit Victory

Chicago reports John T. McCutcheon special on the Kansans great achievement at Calumpit Philippines. Twenty regiment of Kansas volunteers under Colonel Punston crossed under heavy fire, nine men charging trenches amid Maxim gunfire. Casualties light for Americans. insurents suffered heavier losses. Bridge over the Rio Grande proved a vital gateway to Luzon north.

Calumpi Chicago John T. McCutcheon Tilo Grande Manila Tosay Philippines Rio Grande Calumpit Bacolor Funaton Luzon Col. Funston

Kansan Heroes Cross River to Assault Filipino Trenches

Colonel Funston and about 50 men underlined by brave Kansans and Montana troops execute a daring river crossing at a bridge. Privates White and Trembly strip armor, swim toward the trenches, lure fire, and rope a bridge flank while others push from boats and rafts. The Filipinos panic as American fire enfilades the trenches and a Maxim gun forces a retreat before a small boat crosses the river for a final charge.

Hh Tn Pin Kansas Funston White Trembly Company D Kansas Regiment Col. Funston Wohl Co. Funston Cluxe Rio Grande Orwis Col.Funston Kansas and Montana

Horton Bridge Collapse Damages Hunt For Suit

The Wolf river bridge between Horton and Hiawatha collapsed Wednesday while Hammond crossed. he escaped unharmed though his horse died. The faulty structure has long needed repairs and a damage suit is expected. Also noted are moves in Horton’s labor and telephony sectors and personnel changes in the motive power office.

Horton Wolf River Hiawatha Hammond F. FE. Scott Kansas City Horton ‘Telephone Company RB. Kilpatrick Delaware and Lackawanna H. Ft Willeave Scranton J. W. FitzGibbon Kilpatrick Myrtle Olinger Topeka

Boy Shot At On Way Home Near Seventh and Madison

Charles W Spear aged 15 recounts a nighttime assault as he walked home at ten. A man hiding behind a tree fired a revolver, the bullet piercing his soft felt hat but causing no serious injury. The incident, deemed a non reportable assault by the coroner, remains uninvestigated.

Charles W. Spear Seventh Madison Spear

No pardon for Ab dell asbll governor declines mercy

Governor Stanley refused to consider Marion Ab dell of Labette county for a pardon after a murder case in which he killed his wife and harmed her daughter by a former marriage. The governor commuted Fred Hook of Nemaha county from 77 months in jail for liquor law violations to one year and fined him 7700 dollars. his term ends in August. The Ab dell case was sent back to county commissioners for action.

Stanley Marion Ab- Dell Labette County Fred Hhok Nemaha County Hook

Market Report Shows Mixed Opening Wheat Rebound Fades

Chicago April 2 A dry wind and hot conditions tip the market toward a firm start but profit taking limits gains. May opens slightly higher then slips as prices fluctuate. Corn and oats show little momentum with modest early advances and cautious demand. shipments to Europe noted. Analysts compare current prices to year ago levels while Minneapolis and St Paul activity mirrors national trends.

Chicago May Minteapolis Snc St &Op Commbarion

New York Money Market and Commodity Briefs

New Virane and market notes show wheat and corn receipts, trading in a tight U.S. money market with bankers' rates posted. Weekly bank statement signals mixed changes in deposits, currency in circulation, and reserve compliance amid ongoing grain, livestock, and dairy price movements.

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