Favors to Topeka for Large Silverware Plant
Walter G Tucker proposes a silverware and electroplate factory in Topeka with $900,000 capital, predicting 200 jobs first year and 1,000 by year five. He cites Topeka’s saloon absence as inducement and aims to attract capital from Boston investors, pledging high craftsmanship and profit sharing while seeking local backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Tucker
Cincinnati
Topela
Tucker
Topeka
Bla
Leary G. Reed
Taunton
Mase
Jtbed & Barton Cox
Sl Versmiths
Gulf of
Boston
Lewis
Boards of Trade
Rowton
Indiana
New York City
Beng
Gadh
America
Wliverwaith
New Ettland
Cincinnat
Ariiith
Ortiwane
Tugther
IRS
Dasa
Investor letter touts silverware venture profits at private assembly
A letter from Mr Tucker proposes a silverware enterprise to private investors, claiming decades of experience and seventeen states visited. He seeks 20 percent capital stock and a training allowance, with profits rising as the company grows. The letter was referred to the committee of manufactures for thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tast
Topeka Committee Pushes Kansas Advertising Drive
The Topeka Commercial Club seeks to promote Kansas across the state and beyond. It urges enlarging immigration and state publications, coordinating with other clubs to fund pamphlets and advertising for investors and new homes in the Trans-Mississippi region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kapaa
Transmies
Italy
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Tate
Senate
House
Shawnee County
Dourd
Cis
United States
Club debates smallpox coverage impact on business
Members of the Commercial Club discuss press coverage of the smallpox epidemic and whether the press should publish more about the outbreak. Some urge restraint, others insist the media must keep informing the public to protect business and life on the East Side, with calls to sustain reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD Dne
Pis
Anderson
Therg Beret
Holman
George W. Crane
Tts
FM. Newland
Tia Tubs
Parkdale
Leas
Tony More
Jess
MM. D. Henderson
Stat. Journal
Epidemic Health Risk Prompts City Action
The State Journal notes the widespread health threat costs Topeka city $100 daily for sick care. It argues quarantine of affected families is essential to protect citizens and prevent the disease from spreading, stating a name change will not avert danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sat
Topeka
Adidanta
State Journal
Park Plan Outlined By Commercial Club Leader
Presvent Holman asked Edward Wilder to explain park commission plans for improvements. Wilder outlined the proposal to the State Journal. The Commercial club approved actions including opening the auditorium for a musical festival and forming a coordinating committee. The club endorsed adding a department of commerce and urged support from Congress. A Santa Fe order removing train crews from Topeka to Argentine drew criticism and a proposed three member committee to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman
Edward Wilder
Commercial Club Committee
Wilder
State Journal
George W. Crane
Grand Lodge
Che
T. J. Anderson
Dell Kelzer
D. Howie
Myre
Frank Foster
von Dahien
F. P. MacLennan
C. & Glee
T. P. Culley
W.D. Henderson
H. L. Shirer
0. Bischat
National Board of Trade
Club
Department of Commerce
Anderson
Katreas
Buch & Meawure
M. Newland
The
Santa Fe
Nileht
Topeka
Mr. Newland
Commercial Club
Commercial Club to Host Delegates at Topeka Good Roads Meeting
The Commercial Club will entertain township trustees and delegates from Mission Farmers Institute and other groups in Topeka on February 24. The gathering aims to launch a practical good roads movement with a luncheon at the National Hotel. Secretary Anderson will request Kansas senators and congressmen back the $100,000 appropriation for the road inquiry bureau supporting the good roads effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Topeka
Mission Farmers Institute
Commercia Club
Wheelmen
American Labor Union
National Hotel
Anderson
Kansas
Badges for All: Commercial Club Aids Absent Soldiers
About 20 members of the Twentieth Kansas regiment had not received badges like those given to the unit earlier. George W. Crane, Dodge County Commercial Club chairman, opposed at January meeting before a new vote. The club later appropriated funds to buy 200 badges and send them to the Twentieth Kansas troops in Manila or wherever they are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Commercial Club
Topeka
George W. Crane
Dodge
Crane
Manila
Curtis Urged Support for Philadelphia Commercial Museum Bill
The Philadelphia Commercial Club urged Congress to back a congressional appropriation to expand the Commercial Museum. A resolution instructed Congressman Curtis to advocate the bill in Congress as new members were elected, bringing total membership to 218 with several named appointees. The club extended an invitation to meet next year, with a fallback to the following year if not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
United States
Curtinto
Cuy
CC. One Insurance
C. E Foote
Attor
Rank Blanch
Homer C. Bowman
Black, Laird & Aes
Maegiy
Genta Pe
Wit
AO. EW
Texas Pacific Declares 1 Percent Interest on Bonds
Texas and Pacific railway directors declare 1 percent interest on average and mortgage income bonds for December 31, 1598, payable March 1. This marks the first payment since the company’s reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Pacific
New York
Texas & Pacific Railway
Fletcher Whittier
Pettigrew thanks letter from Massachusetts leaders
A Massachusetts group led by William Lloyd Garrison and others sends thanks to Pettigrew of South Dakota for printing a noncongressional document. They praise his stance on free mail privacy and urge continued protection of civil rights amid wartime propaganda and government pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
William Idoud Garrison
Gamaliel Bradford
Morefield Story
Erving Winslow
Iajor Werren
Massachusetts
Lgvers
United States
Great
Senate Likely To Ratify Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
A Washington dispatch predicts the Hay-Pauncefote treaty will be ratified and the Nicaragua canal bill passed before adjournment, despite Republican doubts. The Foreign Relations Committee, backed by a near unanimous report, expects a two thirds vote with administration pressure shaping opposition limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ren
Herald
Washington, D. C
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Money
Hanna Davis
Foraker
Morgan
Frye
A Day's Hangings in Philadelphia and Pottsville
Philadelphia's Moyamensing prison hanged George Weeks for the December 25, 1898 murder of Alice White. George H L St Clair, condemned with Weeks, was hanged last Thursday. In Pottsville Brennan of New Philadelphia was hanged for killing Harry Elliott, a neighbor and fellow miner, after demanding money and shooting when refused.
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Philadelphia
Pottsville
George Weeks
Moyamensing
Alice White
George HL. St Clair
Weeks
Pottsburo
Febis
Thomas Brennan
New Philadelphia
Harry Elliott
Brennan
Elliott
Biott
Cures Blood Poison Claims Breakthrough Treatment
A State Medical Institute in Warne Indiana reports a discovery claiming to cure blood poison after failures of other treatments. The notice touts dramatic patient recoveries, urging readers to seek the remedy locally or via the advertised spokesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Institute
Warne
Ind
Ebery Rulleand
Theo Pikacy
Grocery Prices and Goods on Star Advertisement
An old advertisement lists various pantry items and prices, including Quaker Pancake Flour at 7 cents, Primrose Creamery Butter by the pound, and Eunsser Fancy Large Minnesota Potatoes. It also mentions soap, biscuits, oats, coffee, apricots, strawberries, syrup, and other staples with promotional pricing. The fragmentary text reflects a general store circular style from a past era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primrose Creamery
Minnesota
Republic County
Missouri
Snapshots From Washington to Local News Desk
Local notes report M A Low in Washington and Annie I Diggs returning Sunday from the capital. Senator Lamb of Neosho visits the city. Secretary of State and other officials travel, while court actions and club events populate the week. The Fourth Ward Republican caucus and Santa Fe Simplex tickets draw attention amid regular society and civic notices.
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M.A. Low
Washington
Allen
Wasi
Oington
Lee Johnson
Annie I. Diggs
Eerie
Bath Cabinet
Rea
Mexico
G. H. Lamb
Neosho County
Zelpha A. Pratt
Om & Gh
Wilson Heprar
Ibilian Club
J.C Bramhall
Traveane Ager
Buttington
Iis
Nnteworths
Santa Fe
Thomas E. Sheard
Board of Education
D. W. Little
Axalstaat
Wallace County
Josiah Wilcox
Finmbeau
Cates Doushinnes
Tomot
Qnah
Sime
Topek
W. L. Grant
Atchison
Curtis Boomer
A. C. UW
Ehich
Wil Bey
State Historical Society
Marene Vaneree
Post Office Department
Regisger Tettera
Jowph Hanlon
Fre
T. A. Aderhold
Washburn College
Chicago
le Sleween
Abe Boer
Charles M. Sheldon
Frank Noeleon
Alice Sprachin
Efferte
Clara Barton
Maala
Coisa Ban
Heveral
Kholt
Berta
Efla
Tor
Feprasry
ex-Beere Bush I Ak Hot Witte
Calva Paetie
Bortheast
Gietrich Court
Atcklron Globe
Orient
A. F
Wall Decorations in a Wide Range of New Designs
A local ad invites readers to view fresh wall decoration patterns in varied tints and colors. It promises estimates to fit any wallet and taste, offering to decorate parlor, hall, library, dining room, or bedroom at surprisingly moderate costs.
Literature selections and future university talk prompt
The item appears to describe a labeled program of lectures and illustrated views at a Gurbag near Eich with stereopticon展示. It mentions Cervara'n Heat and Juan among others, referencing two Selmee titles and a course at Uelie university, aiming to compile a bibliography of ideas and a second will Selections from a aoe a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceneral
Gurbag
Eich
Maine
Cervara
Heat
Juan
Seth Carrain
Uelie University
Karaus
Karaus” For the ‘Wertes ‘Twentieth Century Classes Now Neu
Frightful blunder misleads on arnica cure claim
A Herald Berlin dispatch reports former interior minister Von Herrfurth is dead. He reportedly was the ancestor of Herr Van Putte Kamer, once dismissed by Emperor Frederick for immorality tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckien
Promusiy Hess
Wasgoner
Atorms
New York
Berlin
von Herrfurth
Interior
Herr van Puttekamer
Frederick
British Medical Institute opens Topeka branch free treatment offer
The British Medical Institute establishes a permanent Topeka office at 412 Topeka Avenue offering three months of free services to 41 invalids who call for treatment before February 17. Dr S Edward McCully and staff are in Topeka, with consultations and examinations free while medical operations remain charged, and the office open daily except Sundays from 8 am to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Medical Institute
Topeka
Topeka Mvence
Samcett
United States
Edward McCully
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T. S. King
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Topeka, Kansas
Peka
Eee Eae Eetegiene Evenmie
Opeka
Dusinéia
Eatd Wey
Ue Press
Ayer
Curtis
Cal
Purists Peace Commission
Elie Palix
Willow
Ager
W. A. Alexander
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Masonic
Jackson Street
Grand Opera House
Owene
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