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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1899

Page

3

Clarke Art Sale Brings 5450400 At New York Auction

Ninety three pictures from Thomas B Clarke's collection sold last night at Chickering hall by the American Art association for 540,040. The top price of 52,500 was for a canvas measured 29 by 40. Untermeyer purchased the work after brisk competition. Two canvases were bought for the Corcoran Art gallery. Other notable sales included The End of Day by D W Tyron for 51,000 and Access of Witch craft by Doniglass Volk for 5350. Several other works sold well, including Alpine scene by A Jones, Mountain and Tate by A F Wyant, White Mountain Valley, and The Lookout All's Well. Numerous buyers from galleries and private collectors participated.

New York Thomas B. Clarke Chicker American Art Associe Lion Amerion Ramirel Untermeyer Corcoran Art Gallery St Washington D. W. Tyron Doniglass Volk Otiens Belne Aghimn Neve A. Jonees Cheney Atountain Tate AW FE Wyant Hassan Rhoades White Mountain Valley Triteas CL Innes Winslow al “Winter Flyering Dnuaeni

Salmon Trust Details Fight Over Canery Operators

A long fragment outlines investment bets and arrangements around a salmon cannery operation. It mentions Bentite Wash and a trust, with references to payments, options, and potential securing of fish traps. The text hints at a financial arrangement involving canneries, receivers, and payments of substantial sums, though it remains garbled and partial.

Bentite Tdi Eniy Witson Agate Stein

Move to open Bowery for public use faces opposition

In New York on Fen 15 a coalition of Coney Island property owners backed by several large Brooklyn real estate holders oppose a plan to remove the Bowery to create a public street and park. A petition is in Borough President Grout’s hands and a hearing is set today.

New York Fen Coney Island Bowery Mane Crean Avenue Tityan Broklyn Bowery

Valencia Arrives San Francisco After Manila Voyage

The United States transport Valencia reaches San Francisco after 33 days at sea from Manila carrying 540 enlisted men. Among them 13 are sent home on leave and 527 are on furlough or whose terms of enlistment expired. Surgeon W O Taylor of the Army commands the soldiers and personnel, with Major Merritt Goottick as paymaster.

San Francisco United States Valencia Manila W. O. Taylor Io Gosamand Merrit Gotick

Arkell Assignment Sells Grant Cottage Site at Mount McGregor

Montgomery County judge orders sale of real estate at Mount McGregor tied to the Arkell Mehan creditors case. The cottage where General Grant died, a landmark visited by thousands, is to be publicly sold under pending liquidation. A concert by merchants band closes the evening calendar.

Mount McGregor Gen. Grant Amsterdam William J. Arkell William A. Mehan Judes John J. Wendell Montgomery Thurty Amlties Mount McGreeer En. Grist

Defaulted School Bonds Show Large Defaults Across Counties

The house committee on state affairs reported on defaulted permanent school fund bonds. Out of 34 400 315, over 600 in principal or interest is in default. Numerous counties and districts show unpaid interest since 1890 to 1895, with cases of bonds voided by courts and a university fund facing large past due interest. A commission may be formed to study municipal defaults and negotiate settlements by lowering interest rates.

House Committee On State Affairs Permanent School Fund Permarent Scott County Harper County Grant County Gray County Cimarron Ely Greeley County Marmilton County Anthony Board of Education Kearney County Kimeman County Dotan County Atead County Ness County Ness City Edi Ation Seward County Selco Stanton Couty Winkita County Wanilotte County Angenting Topeka Board of Education Selienl District Lawrence Honda State University Hogle Ae Ranos

Senate considers bill to audit state claims process

The senate debated a bill by Senator Forney to authorize clerks of the ways and means committees in both houses to compile all state claims presented pending or paid. The measure aims to curb repeated payments and tighten oversight as the session nears adjournment. The bill was ordered printed.

Oowud Senate Ways and Means Senator Forney

Pease Name Change Bill Passed by House

The house approves a local bill to change the family name of Thomas Pea of Cherokee county to Peas, noting he is a widower. The senate votes to empower the governor to settle accounts with Washington for Kansas troops expenses, with $324,000 due and W. W. Martis seeking $5,000. Governor Stanley signs a $20,000 appropriation to reimburse Lawrence residents who funded the state university electrical plant reconstruction after last year’s fire.

Peases House Thomas Pea Cherokee County Peas Furthee Thomas Te Pea Senate Washington State of Kansas W. W. Martis Fort Sea Lawrence Stanley Mnomey State University

Dr Potts Lecture At Crawford Theater Draws Crowd

Dr Potts delivered a Tuesday afternoon lecture at Crawford theatre on maternity and medical views. Her speech blended reformist critique with warnings about surgery and the risks of recent epidemic claims, prompting a lively audience reaction.

de Longsnore Auulhar Crawford Theatre Hierastiew Warnine Fotis Steve Paris Potts

Huntington Orders New Ships for Pacific Mail Line

Huntington reports two ocean steamships to be built by Xrt News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. Each vessel costs 1 750 000 dollars, 550 feet long, 6 feet beam, and 13 000 tons. Vessels slated for Pacific passenger freight and mail service.

Huntington New York Collis BR. Huntington Pacific Mall Steamiship Company Seaview Xrt News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company Pacific Cheesenger

All Kind of Slum Views A Salvation Army Talk

Mrs Booth Tucker plans a Salvation Army lecture in New York to portray crime and misery in slums. Living pictures and stereopticon slides will show work in many countries and cities, with a touching portrayal of a child mother and a convict turned believer.

New York Hooth Living Pictures Singing Brigade Army Corps Ita Alam Brigade Dives Red Ment Heath Tucker New Yorke

Unclear Cuban troop roster eyed for Washington plan

War department officials discussed Cuban troop dynamics as a roster of volunteers, over the 1000 men cited, being sent home from Santiago. They weighed army reorganization, preserving order with Cuban enlistments, and the cost of keeping a ready force vs disbanding volunteers.

Overcoats in Cuba and Funeral Protests in Santiago

Last night's papers report cable dispatches from Santiago de Cuba noting General Garcia's funeral. The Cuban assembly faced protests over his death as police tensions rose and a strong protest was urged. Archbishop Chapelle met General Wood for an hour to discuss church future and funding. A heavy storm churns the town as officials converge for talks about postwar footing and support.

Santiago Santiago de Cuba Tom “Entvann Gebral Garcia Chapelle Culne General Wood Marshill Crawford Theater

Social And Personal Notes From The Bachelor Girls Club

Miss Lillian Whitelock entertains the Bachelor Girls club with substitutes in attendance and a prize won by Sirene, while Harry Williams is set to host two weeks hence. The Felicity Club hosts guests from Oskaloosa and Atchison as anniversary parties and card games mark the week. A 12th birthday party at Lowman Hill features games and refreshments, and a Bachelor Club dancing party fills the hall with numerous Topeka and regional names listed among attendees.

Bachelor Girls’ Club Lillian Whitelock W. d. Black Edna Crane Roasington Metta Robinson Milas O’connor Helen Wilson Rossington Flossie Moon Sirene Mra Harry Williams Felicity Club Josephine Campbell Lowman Hill Douns Daisy Irene Seller Nina Winnie McLatchey Vera Grace Herring Verda Finney Mabel Greenwood Loren Baker Edith Root Grace Clark Eula Gardiner Eleanor Neal Jessie Howe Hope Yount Ada Lensberger Edith Duden the Grant North Topeka Nell Fors Chanute George Asnton Topeka Avenue C. C. Bowes Manhattan Topeka Springfield Mestre Curl Luther Nellis Leavenworth Reform School E.R. Burk Kanaan City A. I. Willams Galveston Tex Charles Harris Harris Emporia Ikounz Meade George W. Wiley

Frozen in Their Boat by New York Storm Tragedy

Three boys from East Marion Long Island Herman Kurhne 3% years old Balward Tuchil 6 years old and Daniel Brown 11 were duck hunting when a Monday storm sent their rowboat seaward Captain Tun and Mr Brown searched at 7 pm finding two guns four sending sticks and a dozen cartridges They shouted for help then one boy called for his father saying they were caught in the ice but would be rescued in the morning The sea carried them away as ice floes shifted and no further word came from the trio despite messages sent for rescue efforts.

New York Herman Kurhne Balward Tuchil Daniel Brown Atwood Brown East Marion Long Island Place O Place Captain Tun Me Brown Bale Puri Iver Enid Peronic Orient Gamiiers Sicily Luis Bich

Otis Challenged Over Alleged Telegram Link to Aguinaldo

Feb 15 Lenton Filipino agents report receipt of a cablegram from Aguinaldo’s agent denying Otis claim of a telegram authorizing an attack. The agents challenge Otis to produce the telegram. The communication branding Otis statement as an absolute fabrication emphasizes distrust amid the Philippine conflict.

Agoncillo Aguinaldo Lenton Agnneillo Otis

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