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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1900

Page

5

End of Long Journey Maj Logan's Hemains Arrive

Maj Logan's remains arrive at St John's Episcopal church where Cap Georg Young commands a guard of honor from the Legion. The funeral and internment follow at Andrews Mausoleum in Luke 11 cemetery with ceremonies starting at 2 o'clock.

Maj. Logan Hemains Ee Youngemen Logan B. Fe Furliy H. Bavenths United States Capl Georg St John's Atulur Lown

Senate Aims to Oppose Clayton Bulwer Treaty Impact on Canal

A rushed conference of penitentiaries in Washington signals opposition to ratifying the Clayton Bulwer treaty as it applies to the Nicaragua canal. Key Senators from Connecticut Illinois and others denounce the pact as a British led alliance that could cede American property and control. The piece notes the treaty may block U S ownership and allows temporary wartime control of canal fortifications, stirring strong Republican and Democratic reactions.

Senate York Fed Washington Variohe Penitora Pepoe A Plat and Howey Connecticut Mass Illinois Britain Hluiot le

Dr Hallock Electric Pills for Nervous Troubles

Weak nerves from overwork worry indulgence and nerves are cured by Dr Hallock's Wonderful Electric Pills. Claims to restore nerve centers strengthen heart nerves and end worries. Advertising copy notes price and direct mail order from Topeka Kansas with detailed testimonials.

Mel Weiner Bei Hallock Eithe Balto Peters Rowley @ Sain GM Kittens Avenue Topeka Advica Clagetiors Cronis Murecat Intay Hattuck

Algonquin Club Declines to Entertain Bryan Guest

Towns of Bridgeport offer no invitation to Willam J. Bryan as Algonquin Club members vote against hosting him. The plan to invite Bryan sparked debate among party leaders. Bryan will speak at Carnegie Hall in New York for a Henderson fundraiser.

Algonquin Club Bridgeport New York Malling Social Organization Conn Willan J. Bryan Rity Todsey Soran Mr. Bryan Ehone Bryan Tim Carnegie Hall Winfield

Senate finance panel proposes new section on financial tilt

Washington February indicates the senate finance committee reported a new section to the financial plan. The provisions aim to avoid obstacles to international bimesallum progress, contingent on receiving adequate action by trading nations and a fixed ratio to ensure relative value between gold and silver.

Washington Senate Finance Committee

Fortify the Canal Says Engineer Cooley in Debate

Chicago February engineer Cooley urges fortifying the Nicaraguan waterway to deter invasion. He argues a fortified canal favors national security, noting war times favor the first to seize control and suggesting a union with Nicaragua and Costa Rica to influence canal plans. He warns the U S government may reject any permanent construction.

Cooley Chicago Feb Nicaragua Anna Nicaracon Costa Rica Canal Vialle Ehoee Cetut Sa Anitexation Ould

Capt Bosco's Swimming Cats Describe Curious Evolution

An odd recount from the North Carolina Times Demusrat describes a Marine tale of Capt. Dusen of Terpod Tiley and a famed Bay Adams fisher, noting a family of swimming cats that venture into shallow water to hunt fish. The piece remarks on their gradual evolution toward water affinity and playful behavior around ferrished metal and nets.

Bosco N. C Dusen Terpod Tiley Orlegns Tarbon Club Bay Adams Angie Uwtin Machor Siridge Ledrd Mgeink Uhertel van Bosen Wales

Provisions Agreed Upon and Then Killed as a Whole

City council wrangled over a proposed license ordinance for hours before killing it. Debates centered on taxation of heavy wagons and mercantile agencies, with disputes over coal dealer weights and wagon use. After lengthy discussion, votes fell short of passage and the measure died on the calendar.

Drew Ffnally Bird Counel Dun Mercantile Agency Topeka Dun Dan Downing Mn Nettels Hughes Netters City Attourney Hunt Mir Nettole Copneliman Hughes Nettle Warner Mike Ada Cornelman Hughes AeVen Biverom Counciman Morgan Expressquen Oitsiders Wisener Councils Nettels Cadwollman Chaney Benson Bilm Burgems Roundtree

City Delays License Plan as Finances Bind Officials

The finance wards of the city face a tight year and may pursue a new licenses ordinance. Court arguments sided with protection, but failed to carry the measure. City costs rise with a Cuban Quickenpox outbreak burden, while the council approved a large appropriation of 435,288.73 for sewer, city hall, and improvements amid heavy running expenses. Finance officials warn funds across multiple departments face strain and await further action.

Teamsters Roundtree Haehes Birde el Nerih Topeka Yidualy Jecremary Dtsent Ihis General Revenue Policé Department Madison Street Monroe Street City Hall Cinrfield Street

Water for Branner school boiler sparks council dispute

Topeka council and board of education clash over water rights for the Branner school boiler. The water company would extend pipes if allowed, but a rescinded permit and legal rights hold up action. City Attorney and Mayor dispute the rescission while Burgess resigns as councilman and Colonel Burgess becomes city assessor. Several ordinances pass including anti hypnotism measure and issuance of bonds. Eleventh Street paving approved after delay.

Board of Education Branner Maine W. H. Wilson O'Neil Topeka Water Companys Penks Bird Bird Wilson Connact Wilson Drew Burgess Fourth Ward State Journal Bie Ike Econths Topeka

Miners Strike Ends After New Wage Pact Proposal

The Piled Aline Workers of America reported over 30,000 miners on strike for weeks as negotiations sought a 19 cent per ton increase. Officials adjourned a three day session of the executive council and planned a formal statement outlining the scope and impact of a new interstate agreement. A senate executive session discussed the situation without objection.

John Stutthell Aline Workers of America Mathractte CMW Presdese Saite

Topeka Social Life Bursts With Teas Dances and Visits

In Topeka this week social events abound with teas at the Topeka club from 4 to 6 on Friday for members and families, and a Hadennan Hall dance featuring Steinberg orchestra with numerous attendees including Edna Precot and many Misses. Mrs. William Green hosts a Ladies’ Duplicate Whist, a Mindonary Society meeting is planned, and clubs like Progressive Grande and the Pleasant Hour club schedule gatherings. Recent arrivals and visits include Miss Gertrude Devereux from Lawrence, Miss Myrtle Davis visiting Kansas City friends, and several Topeka residents traveling to Memphis, Leavenworth, and St. Joe for social duties.

Topeka Chartes 4. H. Club Hadenn's Hall Steinberg Edna Preacott Mario Wilson Mas DeClerca Sarah Schrether Mix Eleanor Catcord Margaret Wilson Pannie Funk Plorence VanTunnel Alice Vanderpool Ethel Black Kansas City Mary Irwin Octavia Greenwood Nellie Nevill Loraine Kinney Margaret Glan My Hay Lyddane Ore Hubbard Joseph Ramsey Carl Swan Frank Sturges Ross Heller Joseph Johnson Beamer Nelson Laman Wingert Robert Irwin Frank Hungate Herbert Miller Chis Smythe Will Wells Victor Martin Bart Shook Harry Lyddine Fred Wilson Frank Revelia Green Gertrude Devereux Lawrence Myrtle Davis Kansas CI J. Smith Sliver City Nyat D. Lewis George Crawford Ladies’ Mindonary Society Central Congregational Church Wilbur Fillmore Street ALBL A. Birs Fred Lyman Art Club J. H. Crandell Fra Angelicn and Bottieenl Mm BW Margaret Jones Rebecca Rodgers Miss Rodgers Harry Rouse Indian Territory James L. King P. A. Lewis Chicago Ethelyn Palmer Ellsworth Kansas Mystic Shriners Browns St. Joe Mabel Helen Wilton Kappa Katherine Stone Leavenworth Bela Upsesratt Mary Hixon Purble Colo Kanian City Mattie Hasson Mies Helgna Pitts Je. J. Gibson Albuquerque N. M Biche Atisa Myrtle Mitchell Michigan van Buren Street Charles McCabe Irs H. M. Hadley Holton Mills Hattie Coates Hertha Zoller Wellaville George McCoy Progressive High Five Retere Hicketis Eliais Pet Witter Edna Millice May Downing Blanche Weet Helen Morgan Florence van Taneel Ray Bille Carl Raw John Anderson Wil Clauser Kit Pleasant Hour Club

Star Grocery ad promotes double stamps tomorrow

The Star Grocery at 112 East Sixth Street owned by J. S. Sprout offers all day tomorrow double Premium Stamps with each 10 cent purchase except sugar. Customers may buy groceries meat china ware or tinware with stamps from other grocers and coal dealers at set rates and see many low prices on items like oranges cans tomatoes apricots honey syrup and baking powder.

Local Social Notes From Topeka and Nearby Towns

In Topeka and nearby areas, residents visit relatives, shop, and host guests. George McCoy plans a short stay in Holton. Mrs. A J Beaky of St Marys shops in Topeka. Mr and Mrs C Downing host visitors. Maggie Pierson arrives from Osage City to stay with Mrs Pierson’s daughter Mrs F A Botsford. Mrs J M Byrne of Kansas City visits Mrs Alice Clayton. M & Hoover travels to St Marys on business. Hale Hamilton visits from Lawrence for the Imperial party activities.

F. E. Barlow Lincoln Street George McCoy Holton A. J. Beaky St. Marys Topeka C. Downing Pierson Maggie Pierson Osage City

Young 14 year old in federal court for post office robbery

A boy about 14, later identified as Clinton R. Brannan, appeared in a federal courtroom with Deputy Brown. Indicted for robbing the Goodland post office of stamps, merchandise, and money, the youth pleaded guilty amid discussion of reform school placement rather than penitentiary. Judge Houk noted home surroundings and possible influence by older persons.

Federal United States Brown Hook Bar of Justice Brown Brouht Lambert H. J. Bone BE Adame Adama Clinton R. Brannan Goodland Sherman County Shawnee County Epee Mook Adams Houk

Shakespeare Recital Draws Big Chicago Audience

William Shakespeare appears for a recital and lecture next Monday under the Ladies' Music club. Reports from New York and Milwaukee praise his singing and lecture, with Chicago sold out and Topeka, Milwaukee and New York venues noted for strong reception.

Wm. Shakespeare Ladies’ Music Club New York Pereh New Forne Intenieleson Shakespeare Milwaukee Chicago Topeka Mewa

Wreck on the Hocking Valley damages to freight train

A north bound unit rear ended a freight at Carey Ohio last night injuring several crew. Brakeman Steilman Kin Bas Rounseville Snyder of Toledo were reported injured along with passenger Kratt Fy.

Hocking Valley Toledo Carey Steilman Kin Bas Rounseville and Snyder

Hansas City Return Fare via Santa Fe Tickets On Sale

Passenger fare to Hansas City and return $267 via the Santa Fe offered with Paderewski concert tickets. Tickets available each Thursday, February 1st, with return by February 7th.

Hansas City Santa Fe Paderewski

Fragmentary sports notes from ancient page

Fragmented OCR text mentions names and numbers with unclear context. It references Joy Torrvar, Dahan, and Europe, plus scattered items like Gort 5 and 7 Greet Jones. The readables are insufficient to confirm a coherent event or outcome.

Joy Torrvar Dahan Miaieat Coamells Aot Ace Europe T- Gort Greet Jones Ai

Siege of Ladysmith Generals Force and Troop Levels

In the Ladysmith siege General Sir George Stewart White commands diverse units including Fifth Dragoon Guards Nineteenth Hussars Eighteenth Hussars Thirteenth Battery and several artillery groups. The narrative details battalions from Leicestershire Grenadier Guards and Royal Irish Fusiliers among others, with communications cut, bombardment, and withdrawal actions noted as October to November events.

George Stewart White Dragoon Guards Hussars Leicestershiry Giourestershiry Ceneral Yules Glenoneenim Ovigher Joubert Ladyanitt Rember Olenes Wwe Ralfee

Referendum Trial Marks Salaries Question in State Councillors

A report notes a referendum on increasing state councillors' official salaries drew only £300 in favor from 33 000 voters. The piece discusses widespread support for obligatory referendums to align laws with public will and cites the Courier de Neve and a Geneva letter via The Chicago Record.

Préwa Courier de Neve Geneva Chicago

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