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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1898

Page

3

Alton Deal and Topeka in a New Gould System

New York reports secret terms for a vast western railroad system involving the Chicago and Alton interest and the Gould group. Minors Trust and Savings Bank act as Alton stock trustees, with bids from Vanderbilt, Morgan interests, and Missouri Pacific ties. Chicago terminal implications and cross connections to St. Louis and Kansas City are noted as pivotal in shaping a combined network.

New York John J. Mitchell Minors Trust and Savage Bank Cileaso Lipor Georg Gould Vilon Re Jens Chicago Alton Missouri Metther Minnix Trust and Savings Bank de Trustees Aiton West Winmeat Beny Thir Konkes Mttabwrs Willhen BK Vanderbit Smite Vanthe- Bah Bir Alta Missouri Pacific Vandertilt Goa Merpont Morgan Vanderbilt Texas Northwestern Oracun Pacific Coast

Turple County and Railway Lines Across the Midwest

Fragmented OCR lists multiple rail lines and connections including Turple County, Central and Southern branches, and several routes linking Omaha, Kansas City, Denver, and Texas. Mentions Union Pacific, Missouri, Iron Mountain, and Texas and Pacific roads as extended lines with cross state connections.

Turple County Ine Levee Papillion Juncion Mevel Nebrasline Omaha Holt Ames Southern Kansas City Southwestern Colorado Pacifla Central Branch Hanuksalani St Joseph Fort Scott Memphis Union Pacific Tod Sens Phistissuaders Tace St Texas Louis Iron Mountain

Population decline in Pinar de Ric amid war reports

A scrambled wartime dispatch from General Dayle via Adjutant General Wellington describes half the population of Pinar de Ric killed or starved. Troops arrived, provisions supplied, and order restored as Cuban forces and local officials face occupation and taxation disruptions.

Pinar de Ric Washington Pwr War Department Feneral Dayle Woelington Provines Cisene Eusinm Culonal Giomujay Muriel Neelckvess

Londoner claims evidence in Druce lineage case in England

Rock Island dispatch reports Godder of Chicago asserts possession of evidence to prove Mrs Anna Maria Druce of London is fraudulently posing as the mother of the rightful Duke of Portland. He alleges to have witnessed Tubes of testimony and says he was offered money to travel to England and testify.

Chicago Tinkes-Herald Rock Island Godder Anna Maria Drucee London England Portland Goulder

M'KINLEY'S STOCKING December treaty talks and Dewey interview

Southampton December 17 The Interviewer pressed peace commissioners about the Spain peace terms as Admiral Dewey drew interest from Whitehill Reid and Judge Day. They said the Dewey interview would not be discussed. The treaty likely reaches President McKinley by December 24 with uncertain delivery date to the Senate.

Southampton Eing New York St. Louis Spain Whiteliew Reid Jndae Day Admiral Dewey Agonellie Actimido Day Deve Alflee Weil

Govine and Govine steamers pass Dunnett head in December

The Damst steamer Thingvalia from New York for Chris Tunis passed Dunnett head today amid reports of the Govine steamer also sighted. December events include Shick Svivndae and a noted arrival from the east.

Govine London Dee Thingvalia New York Chris Tunis Dunnett Head

LAWTON NOT A HERO Tells Alabamians He Is Only a Soldier

Montgomery Alabama December 17 The president and party were given a magnificent welcome in Montgomery the Confederacy's first capital. The president traveled escorted by state officials and local groups to the old Confederate capitol amid cheering crowds. General Lawton spoke denying hero status saying I am not a hero I am a regular. Secretary Long highlighted Spanish American War contributions and Alabama figures in naval history. The visit included receptions at the governor's office and Old Ship Church before departing toward Savannah.

Montgomery Als Atlanta State Assembly Johnston Jus McClellan Snd Assembly Union Station Comercial and Industrial Association Clieby Reading Cleveland Capitol Air Duistin McKinley Karl Alabama Union Mie Vetdi Meinier Satay Comment Studies Havimae Undan Alubann United States Hobson Mother Jobson General Wheeler Sintiago Motauk Seti As - Dor Wheeler Gencil Shafter General Lawton Alger Anit Leng Senith Lawton Tamia Goldier Goldiere Cutm Alularma Long Watr Navy Hillary A. Here Tert Old Ship Church Jones Cant von Jett Suvunriah

Curtis bill costs rise as government seeks extra funds

Washington reports the Curtis bill driving requests for additional appropriations. Interior Department needs include 200000 to start machinery, 59000 for townsite commission salaries, 5600 for 8th meridian work, 33000 for abutment of kinds, plus 4900 for Indian territory staff, 3000 travel, and 6000 for two school supervisors.

Washington Salis Department of the Interior Indian Territory Yan Hie Congress Commissioner of Indian Affairs Townssite Commission

Annual Report Details Kansas Live Stock Inspections 1884

J G Mc Coy Kansas state live stock inspector at Kansas City yards submits the annual report to the state live stock sanitary commission. The document states few cattle were admitted from Kansas due to infectious stock concerns, outlines the inspector’s duties under yard control, and lists cattle movements, permits issued, and origins by railroad to and from Kansas during the nine and a half month period ending in 1884. It notes most inbound stock entered from neighboring states and details seasonal patterns of stock types and destinations.

Kansas Srockyards Company Indus Kandhs Kavens Euch Oklahoma Nebraska Colorado Texas New Mellon Iowa Utah Arizona Monton Nevada California Aggusum Popelia Busia Ben Nida Fiesit Minster Kensae Pogue Numa Fort Scott Ana Memphis Burliagrad Grong Abeadl Hattas Minsouri

State cattle industry pleas for state aid and protection

Kansas markets show cattle receipts of 606,810 head, exceeding prior totals and highlighting live stock industry value. McCoy urges lawmakers to provide fostering care and financial aid to sustain the industry amid rising costs and market pressure.

Kansas Mccoy

Senator Baker Leaves Leavenworth for Duties in Washington

Senator Baker departed Leavenworth yesterday at 4 PM for Washington to attend official duties. His delay was due to a prior illness that confined him at home weeks earlier. He will stay in Washington through Christmas, addressing correspondence and legislative work as he advances the Hill bill and related tasks.

Senator Baker Leavenworth Washington Bip Dave Para Wrahington Senterday Schaites Hillibivs Hilary Éineriss Haker Ie Thagyesian Uni

Althen Found Dead From Heart Failure in Room

W. 2. Althen was found dead in his room at St Josephs with heart failure the coroner ordered no inquest as death was from heart failure after he awoke and fell to the side of the bed before medical aid. The piece includes an advertisement for Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam claiming relief for summer ailments and urging readers to buy Roses remedy.

Althen St. Joseph Yrstriday Alther Joseph Abot Pirie Bor Suman

Assistance Advertisement Run Free for Three Days

A concise notice announces a voluntary small advertisement insertion for three days without charge. It invites residents to submit brief notices and reminds that the service is offered at no cost for the promotional period.

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