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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1900

Page

6

Municipal Monopolies Debate at Chicktoe Convention

Tom Johnson of Cleveland warns against municipal monopolies as cities push to control water power lighting and transit. He argues public utilities should not be private profits and urges safeguards to prevent bribery and reduced service quality while maintaining public rights and fair rates.

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Court of Honor En Session Elects Delegates

The state convention of the Court of … convenes to elect national delegates. Report notes annual sessions and calls for reserves. Dr Thomas Electric is referenced as a remedy provider for cures, but details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.

Court OF Honor Court of Tipe Leta

Their flag and ours President Schurman speaks for Philippines future

President Schurman delivers a glowing address on the Philippines at Ithaca praising Filipino future and United States aims. He argues for open trade, equality among nations, and moral progress as the reward of American civilization.

Schurman Futura Tae Corte Unieustis Cuba Schurmann England Rosany Rosia France Gornycoy Gageland Jowish Songhelumen Tassin Geemeny Stites Philippines Hente- Furth Avta Fuasta Germany

Final Account of Assignees of the Defunct Order

Philadelphia public notice summarizes the final account of Francis Shunk Brown and the Land Tithe and Trout company. It states the order's assets and distributions to members, noting total funds, final dividend, and administration costs, with dates and amounts to authorities.

Philadelphia Francis Shunk Beuwn Vie Mssseneer Tomtl Thias Flowaro

Bailey to Name HLM Congressman at Large

The Postmaster General plans to name the postmaster at Sabetha Nebraska, with Congressman Bailey involved in the appointment. A rural delivery route is expected to be established, extending about twenty five miles and serving four hundred people in a thirty square mile area near Lawrence.

Washington Hae Golde Polley Cobrevssret-At-Larse Bulley Sabetha F. Caldwell Powomes Waxhlustem Jourdel Lawrence Journal

Fort Riley Library Disc Progress and Furniture Details

Fort Riley reports progress on the new library with an iron and Dur(e)nhud shaper finished. The room will hold about 6,000 volumes, carpets laid, and many fittings completed to render the space luxurious and delightful.

Fort Riley

Firebrand Continues War on Trusts at Convention

The report of the committee on national organization is urged for adoption. Gen. Weaver of Iowa supports the plan to create a nationwide anti trust league linking precinct to state to national levels. Delegates from several states are urged to push a non partisan trust bust movement with a national president and a 15 member executive committee.

Uren Anert Committee On War Organization J. B. Weaver Iowa Weaver Norton Alabama Amertern Arkaniganon Betes Thn Patroril United Sure of America Leaguer Langue Nationateague Anil Ote Uelewate Esiihad- Alhany BD Milional Nathnal Iregrie Dente Atoll Tae State League National League Rim Thal M. aLeckwod H. B. Martin T. Tridé Bent W. ©. Fleming

Danish West Indies sale bill reported in Paris

Paris dispatch says Temps correspondent in Copenhagen reports a bill ceding the Danish West Indies to the United States for Kroner may be submitted to the chambers by session’s end. The Danish government has long rejected American overtures though recent months show growing impetus, with no price named and no firm concession.

Paris Temps Copentinsen

Weather Forecast Notes Cold Front and Snow

Cilengo reports generally fair weather Thursday with an upcoming snow event. Tonight will be colder with southeast winds. Dakota temperatures range 15 to 20 below zero with a high barometric pressure reading and eastward movement of cold air toward Kansas. Omaha sees morning chill as another cold spell advances. North winds around 14 miles per hour. Temperature today around 17 high 15 low with fall expected. Officials discuss private secretary to mayor and police concerns.

Cilengo Dakota Omaha Kansas

Resell Manahan Funeral Held Despite Delayed Arrival

The funeral of Private Manghan Manahan, a Twentieth Kansas Infantry member, proceeded at the church with military honors. Delays prevented the body from arriving until late afternoon. services were led by Dr. J. T. McFarland and the Twentieth Kansas association passed resolutions honoring the late soldier and his service.

Resell Manish Manghan Sante Fe J. T. McFarland Twentieth Kansas Volunteer Association Th. Haskies N. Rumsey W. Coleman Humphries B. Sharon Sheard G. Burle Witker- Bonn Saveety A. Metatoxh Barret James Manatan Topeka Post No G. A. Fe Haxen Xol Twentieth Kanes Volunteer Association Itep Fesel J. Manahan Twentieth Kansas Infantry Philippines Battte Mani

Five Years at Least Considered Necessary to Establish a Chaban Government

report on Brigadier General Ludlow in Havana discussing Cuba’s future. he notes the need for a prolonged us occupation before a civil insular government can be built. five years cited as a reasonable period depending on Cuban aptitude and cooperation.

New York Jollay Willum Ludiow Wiilitary Kovertnor Havana Cuba United States A. Uy A. John Ludlow Wid Rhs Mable Arid AJL 1 McOsstry Hayne United

Steel Sheet Trust Formed in Pittsburg Mills

A steel sheet mill combine was formed in Pittsburg with 25 of 29 mills joining. Capital stock set at 53 million dollars, 26 million preferred, 26 million common, stock to be listed in New York. Members include Apollo Tron and Steel of Vandergrift, W D Woods Co McKeesport Zug Co Pittsburg and Whittaker Wheeling. The group pledges to hire staff and begin operations within a year.

Pittsburg Ina New York Bank Apallo Tron and Steel Company Vandergrift Pao W. D. Woods & Co McKeesport Zug & Co. Pirgburg Whittaker Complere Wheeling American Stes W ‘S

Banquet for Navy and tribute to fallen ships

Washington reports Admiral Watson at Cavite sends word that General Kobbe credits Holgers and the expedition to Southern Luzon and nearby islands for its success. Rogers commends Moore and others. Gilpin and Marivelis command. Reynolds and Cadevans noted. Glinin wounded by fragment in an explosion on February 1 during Tacloban capture. nearly ready for duty. Andrew Brown of Short Hills New Jersey flees a petition case with assets shown.

Washington Caty Department Admiral Watson Cavite Kobbe Holgers Wavs Luxon Catanduants Samar Lote Rogers Moore Mene Helwam Gilpin Marivelis Reynolds Oliver Ore Castleman Cadevans Glinin

Carnegie Won’t Be Seen Amid Steel War Report

Fernandina Florida February 14 It was ascertained that Andrew Carnegie is with his sister-in-law Mrs Lucy Cartrette at Dungenness Cumberland Island. An effort to see Mr Carnegie failed Col Paste manager of Mrs Carnegie's estate said Carnegie declined interviews regarding the suit filed against him in Pitebure by H C Prick. Carnegie is visiting for rest and recuperation and one attorney is with him at Dungenness.

Austhine Carnegie Fernandina Fla Andrew Carnegie Birs Lucy Cartrete Dungerness Cumberland Island Col Paste Pitebure H.C. Prick Mire Carnegie Dungenness

Al Mauck Discharged As T A A Superintendent

Al Mauck was discharged as superintendent of the T A A effective March 1. Jesse Wright, the current assistant, will succeed him. The board acted after a report of gambling in association rooms on Jackson Street, with a crap game on a second floor billiard table. Mauck allegedly ordered players to stop but they did not obey. He departs March 2 for Sioux City to pitch for a Western Association team.

al Mauck Wrill Jesse Wright Board of Directors Mauck Association Board of Masonic Jackson Street Sioux City

Valentines Waning Popularity In Topeka Merchants Say

Merchants report low Valentine stock and weak sales in Topeka with few orders for both ornate comic cards and lace paper verses. Postmen note fewer deliveries as old fashioned affection notes decline and shoppers show indifference toward romantic missives.

Topeka Valentine Neems

Governor Taylor seeks injunction against Beckham Castleman

Governor Taylor of Kentucky moves to restrain J. Beckham and John B Castleman from exercising gubernatorial duties. He acts both in personal capacity and as Kentucky governor. Attorneys list includes Heim Bruce Hrockbridge Shelby Yost Bradley and Willdon. No circuit judge term restraining order yet sought.

Aguisville Taylor Bud J. &. We Beckham John B Castleman Heston Kentucky Taylor Wuss Heim and Bruce Hrockbnridge Shelby W. TH

Attempted hold up of Santa Fe train near Perry Oklahoma

Reported to be a take by small boys near Perry last Saturday evening. Investigation shows rocks shattered coach windows. a signal to stop was given and several men with Winchesters emerged from behind a bluff. The engineer throttled forward and robbers fired. no injuries or theft confirmed.

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Valentine Caused It Young Man Kills His Father

W Va Feb 14 C. Buyer Gird the morning of a shot fired by his sen, during a quarrel over a valentines. The son, jailed, says he was protecting his mother from an attack. The father, Mr Stewart, had received an offensive valentine and accused his wife of sending it.

W. Va C. Buyer Stewart

Abolish Ponies Bill Reported By Ways and Means

Washington February 14 The ways and means committee agreed to report a bill abolishing sixth and eighth barrels with quarter barrels as the smallest packages. The commissioner of Internal Revenue said revenue would not diminish and the committee yielded to the trade’s request. Mr Deliver was authorized to report a substitute differing only in phrasing.

Washington Ways and House Internal Revenue Deliver

Wheat market report from Shiengo to Faris daily

Market notes describe wheat opening easier on lower cables with mixed signals from Liverpool, Faris, and New York reports. Mentions advancing continent prices and fluctuating futures as traders respond to erratic cables and late session noise.

Shiengo Fong Liverpool Faris Perlin New York

Market notes mix amid grain and livestock receipts

Market reports show wheat and corn trading with uneven buyer interest while livestock receipts remain steady. Prices slide for May wheat, pork and cattle margins fluctuate, and cash grains in Topeka and Chicago shift as traders weigh foreign demand and domestic supplies.

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