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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1898

Page

3

NEW GOLD CAMP AT CANIM CITY SHOWS FREE GOLD SAMPLES

About 2 000 visitors toured the New Gold Camp at Canim City where ore from the Copper King claims displayed free gold. Experts and newspaper men, guided by County Commissioner Henry White and Deputy Warden Mack Pryor, inspected rich rock and conducted tests to confirm gold presence and determine an official report.

Canim City Conn Henry White Mack Pryor Bereta Dawsons Ilz E. Thomas Fear Whores Nt Canon Cormmites Travern

Prices That Talk Candy Sale Ad

Prices That Talk We work all night tonight and tomorrow night making our Candies fresh for Xmas eating. These prices and the variety are what sell our Candy A Good Mixed Candy per Ib Se A Creamt Mixed Candy per ib 10e A Broken Mixed Candy 3 lbs for 2 50 A French Mixed Candy per tb 12tie Better Girade Mixed Candy per tb 15c Handmade Chocolates per Ib Yankee Peanut Candy per ib 100c Our Cream Tatty per tb Our Cream Caramels per tb Our Superfine Line of Chocolate and Creams were die we will sell Tomorrow per ib 2he

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Gold rich vein discovered near Dawson Creek claim row

Report notes free gold not sighted yet but a sample vein exposed carried enough gold to negate glass viewing. Many visitors found large specimens and prices at townsite plots ranged from 60 to 80 dollars. A dispute over stake rights emerged, with one agreement granting half interest in exchange for work and expenses. Estimated town visitor count 1,000 to 2,600. search continues along river north side near the Hausing bridge. An ore float notable near Fulton Bowman and Co. High Point claim.

Lear Storae Dawson Chie Beainline Hausing Bridge High Point Fulton, Bowman & Co

Only Male Child Born in the White House Now a Lodging House Clerk

Barnett Walker, nephew of President Polk and the only male child born at the White House, is described as a tall polite southern gentleman now working as a clerk in a ten cent lodging house on South Clark Street in Chicago. The piece traces his fifty year descent from the executive mansion to a lowly lodging house, noting his education, letters of recommendation, and varied government posts under Grant, Cleveland, and Polk's era relatives.

White House Chicago Inter-Ocean Barnett Walker Polk Washington South Clark Street James K. Polk J. Knox Walker Beantina Sallie Polk Walker Walker Executive Mansion Pol White Hote Hecht SA Sre Tom Barnett Walkers Carthage H. J. Boone Tsarnett Walker Chicago Barney Allway Southwest Grant Plice Coder Clevalesh Treasury Department Tiwericon Perentus Foreloe James Jewell Andrew Dackeun Bane Wilson Weshington

Brice's Plans Delayed By Brice Ex-Senator Death

Akron Ohio December report notes that General Freight and Passenger Agent T C Baker, after Indianapolis trip, says Brice succession will delay foundation work. Arrangements advanced too far for a single step. Souvenirs of The Carn sal Queen at Vogenitz 632 Karsis avenue. The Stern of Saint Francis Cuintos Iowa. January dated note. Also a local testimonial for Hegan's Rheumatism Remedy praising cure after one bottle. Sold by local druggists at $1 per bottle. Souvenirs of the Carn sal Queen at Vegenita 622 Kunsat avenue.

Brice Akron T. C. Baker Ghiaenfiway Indianapolis Culin &. Brice Vogenitz Karsis Avenue Saint Swift Holliday, Drug Co W. HL Wikan Arnald Drug Co

ANOTHER COURT OF CLAIMS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

A World dispatch from Washington quotes Dr. David J. Hill saying the disposition of church property in the Philippines rests with Congress not the state department. He suggests a court like the Mexican land court may determine ownership of involved estates, noting past success in New Mexico, Arizona and California. Catholics are assured fair treatment as the administration forms a government for the islands.

New York Washington David J. Hill Cusistant Philippines Congress State Department New Mexico Arizona California United States

Nordquist Plans Flats on Sixth and Topeka Corner

North of Topeka and Sixth avenues, three lots were sold to contractor Andrew Nordquist for spring construction. He plans one or more flats or three houses, with underbrush cleared and work ready to begin, aiming to add rental units and a credit to the city.

Nordquist Sixth Topska Topeks Avenues Andrew Nordquist Milider Topeka Avenue Sixth Avorue Nard= quist Orrin Ttch Treas Nordawlst

Maryland Steel rails contract signals market shift

New York December reports from Iron Age note a 90,000 ton sale by Maryland Steel to rail customers, with 187% production peak and price resistance in several regions. Trade circles expect rail consolidations and larger plant acquisitions as demand shifts and export sales loom, shaping the year ahead for steel materials and billets.

Maryland New York Iron Age Fone Pittshure Pittshure Notes Name of One Block of 65,000 Toms of Bersemerpit Mteel Bisla Pittsburs Pennsylvana Tin Place Maryland Steel Company Pennsylvania Railroad Eaditte Pris Areset Cincinnati Sineermiricetes Thie Scully Kretering Poko Bamia Des Grable

Railroads eye Pacific extension amid Hawaiian and Philippine deal

Chicago insiders report Chicago Burlington & Quincy and Chicago Rock Island & Pacific target a Pacific coast run as transcontinental lines expand. Rumors cite surveys through Nez Perces and Lola passes, with Grey's Harbor docks and Oriental trade plans linked. Officers note potential Midland absorption, yet official word remains unclear.

Chicago Dee the Chronicle Idahe Nez Perces Pass Lola Pass Idaho Oregon Burlington Gray's Harbor Tacorut New Orleans Denver Colo Rock Island Billings Monten Colorado Midland Montana Dartington Tacoma Oxden San Francisco Purdy Midland

Santa Fe Purchase and Water Rights Report

In Santa Fe on December 2, a local company completed reports for water rights in the city. Deeds will be recorded today, with preparatory actions to begin on the property in about three months.

San Ranches Cat Pepalinud EMI Va Richmond

Lawmaker Ba won’t support a special session

Rep Ba win of Wyandotte County resists a special session, calling it unnecessary and saying he previously opposed it as a fool idea. Once present, he says he will do his best to participate, though he remains skeptical.

Win ‘Taylor Wyandotte County Tam

Major Dallas Withdraws From Rossington Smith Dallas Firm

Major J E Dallas leaves the firm Rossington Smith Dal las as he joins as a receiver for the Trust Company of America The dissolution stems from his appointment not a quarrel and may avert a bid to remove him from the receivership He declined to comment beyond confirming his withdrawal and denying any dispute.

Rossington, Smith & Dallas J. E. Dallas Major Dallas Trust Company of America Dallas Ani

American Pottery Company to Form in New York Deal

The Pottery Combine in Pittsboro outlines plans to form the American Pottery Company with 327 million capital. A central New York office will coordinate branches in Trenton East Liverpool and Pittsburgh. President likely Colonel Taylor of East Liverpool. Prices not to rise due to efficiency and cost cuts.

Pittsboro Dec Leampanins United States American Pottery Company New York Colonel Taylor East Liverpool Combine Trenton Pittsburg

Protests Over French Jurisdiction At Shanhai

The United States minister Edin Wormder filed a protest against extending French jurisdiction at Shanz hai. Britain followed with a similar protest, aiming to bolster Chinese resistance to the French demand. If the Chinese are not supported, they may be compelled to yield eventually.

America England United States Edin Wormder Ims Shanzhai Thiwa Yheta

Waterbury Man Arrested Over Obsessive Love for Bostwick

Charles Richardson, 22, Waterbury Clock Co employee, became obsessed with Clarence Bostwick, both Young Men's Christian Association members. He followed him, wrote love letters, and assaulted him with brass knuckles when Bostwick pursued police protection. The case continues as Richardson pleads for clemency citing love.

Waterbury, Conn Richardson Waterbury Clock Company Clarence B. Bostwick Young Men's Christian Association Richamson Postwick Bostwick Waterbury Bostwi Ing Court Tohom Bostwick

New Union Depot in Kansas City Opens After 29 Years

At the Union depot in Kansas City a new ticket office opened last night as workers moved a walnut case containing $1,000,000 worth of tickets into the new facility. The transfer marked the end of an era with old stock replaced by new sets destined for Chicago.

Union Depot Kansas City Chicago Dhe

Oldest Man in State Patrick Haggerty Passes At 108

Malone New York December 2 news reports Patrick Haggerty probably among the oldest men in the state. He would have been 109 on March 17 next and remained sharp and fit, enjoying reading newspapers without glasses. He smoked regularly from childhood on doctors advice. He lived a few miles south of Malone.

Malone N. Y Dee Meath Patrick Haggerty

Ferry Superintendent John A Severns Dies by Suicide

Detroit Dec 7 John A Severns superintendent of the D M Ferry Seed company died at his residence in an apparent self inflicted gunshot. He had been in poor health and showed signs of insanity recently. Severns 40, long connected with the firm for nineteen years and son of Judge Severns of the U S District Court at Grand Rapids.

Detroit Mich John A. Severns D. M. Ferry Seed Company Dirs Severna Mr. Severns D. M. Perry Company Severns United States District Court of Gran Rapids

Flint Glass Combine Gains Ground Across 26 Firms

Pittsburg news reports a proposed United States flat glass bottle makers cartel drawing on British capital. Twenty six large mint glass plants have entered the agreement as options are secured from manufacturers. The promoters expect the deal to close tomorrow.

Hare Pittsburg United States Ile Mint Glisa Hiltish Cypitalist

Logan Claim Denied by Court of Claims

The court of claims denied the claims of Isaac Ht. Hitt, Mary Logan, widow of General John A. Logan, and Catherine Wiltshire for $6000. The rejection rests on failure to file with the state auditor within two years after maturity and a constitutional bar on paying contracts not expressed or implied by law. Oregon, Iowa, and New York dispatches note ships and a minister visiting battleships.

Springfield Court of Claims Isaac Ht. Hitt Mary S. Logan John A. Logany Catherine Wiltshin Hitt Jonn A. Loran Wiltshire Ian

Legis and Agrit Crane in Wa special passages

Fragmentary notice references Legis, Agrit Crane, and Passeneer nestication with mentions of Caldwell jail and Townsend. It notes revised attitudes of Chicoro and Alton, and a nation-wide mix by the Watesh of withdrawal from the os, suggesting cancellation of a pending 'soclatibn' action.

Legis Passeneer

Bird-Saved Train Narrowly Misses Wreck Near Austin

Northbound L and G railroad train avoided a serious wreck forty miles south of Austin when a bird blinded by the headlight struck the glass, breaking it and extinguishing the lamp. The reduced-speed approach and obstacle impact damaged the engine front, but no one was injured.

Austin,Tex

Duel in the Street on Kingery Street Turns Fatal

On Kingery Street near the Northwestern rail depot two men dueled with revolvers amid crowds. One man was killed and the other likely fired because his foe's pistol had an empty cartridge. Dennis E. Riley, a Chicago & Northwest railroad detective, leads the investigation. the wounded or suspect is Joseph A. Mayer of Pleasant Plain.

Chicago Dev Kingey Street Northwestern Railway Dennis E. Riley Chicago & Northwestéen Railway Joseph A. Mayer Pleasant Plain Wiscenata Dutte Tecome Estraneg Hey Binger Crowe Peoply Alersace Permaien Miney

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