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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
7
Fragmented OCR lists transfers including Alice Ki Gttw and Calvie Aickenan with $460 at Hol mann's subdivision, a parcel to Albert cnet bull, and Jane FIM with quarter references. It also mentions J Soll and Clarence Lee with blocks and street parts on Fillmore Street, Mid- area.
A Pittsburg dispatch reports Mr. Carnegie preparing a robust legal response to the suit against Carnegie Steel. Messengers carry a copy of the Prick bill in equity and related papers to Dungeness, awaiting next week in Pittsburg for hearings, with solicitors Delve Scott & Gotdor overseeing.
The newspaper reports W B Story will become chief engineer of the Santa Fe line project in Topeka, replacing James Dun as Chicago consulting engineer for the Santa Fe system. The transfer marks progression in the San Joaquin Valley to San Francisco construction effort and aligns with expected reassignment timelines.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Lincoln Nebraska and Santa Fe route with $459 fare, February 17 18 19, final written date February 28, and references to Topeka and Portland. Mentions Natural Creamery and Butter Makers Association and a meeting in Portland with unclear details.
A special board meeting of the Banta He hospital association Wise was held to appoint new officers. General Mudge was named manager and Timmagrute was noted among the board as a member. The board, previously without 2 since Sr J. Frey’s retirement, includes Superintendent Me dita and engineer Willan Hamilton.
Alderman Gunther announces a private collection of war relics, historical records, paintings to be donated to Chicago for a public world class war museum in Garfield Park. The gift aims to house Civil War relics and major paintings including a Washington portrait by Hembrandt Teale and a Lafayette portrait from 1834.
New York Feb 16 The Herald reports William H Clark a noted turfman once powerful in finance is ruined by illness and assets. Formerly corporation counsel he invested in real estate and Wall Street and once claimed a million. He built a racing stable and celebrated wins with lavish parties. He reportedly lost large sums gambling and built the Empire City trotting track with his funds. His Brooklyns handicap winner was a past favorite for the Suburban race. a $19 000 jockey Maher was left at the post leading Clark to file charges.
General Schofield assesses the South Africa war from a St Augustine dispatch. He argues British operations press for gains despite uncertain outcomes, noting Ladysmith relief, Boer resilience, and the need for multiple attack lines to split Boer defenses. He compares to Civil War tactics and warns on long, costly combat.
Washington Feb 18 The House River and Harbor Committee held a hearing on Great Lakes levels affected by the proposed Michigan and Lake Superior Power canal. H. Clergué VP for the power company stated one third of canal excavation is done after two years of work and predicted completion in spring. He said the canal is practicable and would aid navigation, with no doubtful engineering involved. Archbishop Hennessy Ill reported to have suffered another stroke.
Gen J K Hudson addressed about ten Topeka newsboys at the old court house for their annual fraternal meeting. He urged education, trade skills, savings, and patriotism while a phonograph and stereopticon show ran. The war pictures of Spain and U S events drew cheers and interest from the audience.
New York Feb 16 Eduardo Espinoza Guzman Colombian consul general in this country refuted Kingston Jamaica dispatches claiming Bogota fell to revolutionists. He cited fresh Colombian reports showing only about 6,000 rebels poorly armed were trapped between 10,000 government troops under Gen Cadablanes and 17,000 under Gen Dominguez at Cucuta. Rebels, routed in Santander, attempted to slip toward Bogota but were beaten back. (Continued) Relief In Six Hours Kidney and Bladder Disease advertised. Santa Fe Excursion offers round trips to Oklahoma City and Arkansas destinations.
H J Beville declares self candidate for Republican primary for the office of judge in Shawnee County Kansas. announces intent during spring primary season.
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