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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
8
Fifteen Cent Purchase of a Steamer Affects Pacific Mail Dividends
New York reports claim a steamer purchase by Pacific Mail will likely suspend future dividends. President Huntington and officials say profits should benefit stockholders through improved earnings rather than cash dividends. A new vessel weighing about 12,000 tons is under construction to boost capacity and support the line’s long term value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Mail
New York
Collan Huntington
Ninu Darlid
Seraniera
Newport News
Earefee
Huntington
Tone Vedsel
Stockhold
Paige
Salmaaa
Bryan Arrives in Jacksonville Amid Crowd Cheer
In Jacksonville Florida a large crowd welcomed Bryan upon arrival. He is scheduled to return to Jacksonville on Wednesday as he continues a noted visit in the area following today’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Jett
Jennings
Brywn
Bears and Fans Rally Amid Bogs Alwayy Bought
A fragmented local item shows Leila reporting a rally scene with Te dnas and Bebers amid a quirky cast of fans. The text references The Kord Vex Fam and Castorra in a lively crowd moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartonnrix
Caastonrita
Alwayy
casTorra
Leila
West Side Reading Circle annual party honors Iniskund guests
Social column notes a West Side Reading Circle banquet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Rodgers on Fillmore street with elaborate toasts, musical numbers, and playful entertainments. Guests included Miss Berkley Brown and Miss Charlotte Page of Denver, plus many Topeka residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Reading
A. A. Rodgers
Fillmore Street
A.A. Rodgerd
Gt. Valentina
P. T. Humphrey
West Side
Buvic
Anyon
Walter Bates
E. Anderson
Ale
Clement Smith
Mra
Hi. Anderton
and Ales W. L. Baten
Miss Whitelock
Lijitin Whitelock
Berkley Brown
Aries Charlotte Page
Denver
Miss Brown
Mir. Clements
Low
Miss Page
Vera Lew
Emileing
Florence Rossington
Slike Myrtle Davis
Iva Days
Hina McClintock
Athe Helen Wison
Edna Crane
Tom Kine
Fred McGifin
Tom Clements
Air Hyerett Dalian
Prank White
Vstley & Post
Flora Mead
William Mead
Menoken Township
Airfe Home
Prairie Home Cemetery
David Roller
Quincy Street
Miasex Life
Cora Croll
Clara
Ida Nieswender
Lilie
Cora
Jessie Birket
Grace Miller
Lizzie Barnes
Messrs
Charles Maybry
Harry
Henry Pasties
Charles Veteiin
Clyde Bates
John Ostrand
David Bickel
Charlit Bullotte
Mr. Ratherton
John Havens
Gus Bullotte
Attack on Captain Mahan at Twentieth Century club
Boston article notes Thomas Wentworth Higginson delivering a vigorous address railing at Captain Mahan. He challenges Mahan’s prize money theory of national power and questions rights to govern, citing tensions over independence and colonial rule with reference to the Philippines and Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Getonel Thomas
Wentworth Higginson
Aptain Mahan
Manan
Captain Mahn
The
Independent
Mahan
New England
Eliot
Harvard
Cambrides
New York Independent
Britain sought an alliance with United States in December
Washington reports reveal Lord Rosebery stated Britain approached the United States and Germany about closer relations and potential alliance. The administration rejected any nonalignment in European affairs and did not respond to the British overtures. Observers question Rosebery’s motive and whether the disclosure aims to counter antiadministration charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Lord Tosebery
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Lord Rosebery
Ture
Mecrum
Topeka Daily Snaps At Home News Jumbo Cold Snap and Local Events
A crowded fragment of Topeka era notes reports varied items from the city. Mentions weather with snow alarms, bowling teams at the T A A, church services, a concert by Sousa and his band, civic meetings, and local personalities. References to Topeka and nearby towns, clubs, and public notices appear in quick, bulletin-like form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sousa
All West
Ccommlites
Aid
Weste
Clemens
Unity Club
Topeka
Washburn
Lawton
First Presbyterian Church
W. S. Grant
Atchison
Fifth Ward
Curtis Club
Washington Steets
Merchants’ Athletic Club
Lawrence
T. A. A Wem
Kansas
Washington
Port
Scott
Wiedacehter
Vide Bush
Afriipatees
Wil Kudows
Merawate
Weiehe Baresi McCarney
Mr. J. W. Rook Island Ecoteerite
Oklahomm
Harves
Uguer
Fin
Kansas City
Charles K. Harris
Waite
Ania Ouipmnent
Ruppiex
Wittoca
Fourth Ward
Kansas Avenue
Tes
Willen Wang
Havn
Trage
Church of the Assumption
Mage
Chicago
Francis Wisecant
Penton
T A
J Tice
Bred Sewell
Meadlurer
Stanton
R. Ak
Wes Arrow
Journal of Local Court and City Notices Summary
A mixed local news item describes assault trials in city court where Sherman James and J F Kennels were charged with assaulting Oscar Kuehne. the jury cleared the prosecution and costs of 895 were assessed. Other notes mention a Topeka man’s chilly experience, smallpox quarantine in Emporia, and a Scottish society concert at Odd Fellows Hall to aid widows and children of South African conflict soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Bec
Sherman
James
J. F. Kennels
Oscar Kuehne
Costa
Kuehne
Emporia
Ropeks Scottish Soctay
Peter Mater
Fpuemard
A. Allen
Wises Avenue
Bay
Anatala
Indies
Hewen
Mexican gov ships 600 Yaqui prisoners from Mazatlan region
A Mexican gunboat Oaxaca arrived at Mazatlan with 600 Yaqui prisoners captured in a battle near Mazacuta. They will be sent to Guadalajara for surveillance education before repatriation. Government forces advanced toward Yaqui country as reports cite over 400 killed or wounded in recent fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Bminzanne
Mex
Caxaca
Guaymas River
Mazacuta
Guadalajara
Oaxaca
Yaqui
Torris
Yaqqul
Russia s wheat fields get vast machinery shipments
New York reports enormous consignments of agricultural machinery headed for Sib eria to develop vast wheat fields. The Steamship Crew loads 6 395 tons of mowers and vehicles in Philadelphia for Novorossiysk. Vernon sails to Viadivstock with 12 tons of Auburn New York mowers and reapers. Batavia NY exports 125000 dollars worth of harvesters weekly over two months, mainly to Germany France and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Siberia
Vladivostock
Pacific Coast
Philadelphia
Novorossisk
Black Sea
Vernon
Auburn
Batavia
N. Y
Matnuufacturer
Germany
France
Hawaii and Porto Rico bills moved in Senate caucus
In Washington on February 16 the Republican senate caucus set the order of business to place the Porto Rico government bill after the Hawaiian bill. A seating resolution for Senator Quay was discussed but no action taken. In Hazelton Pennsylvania on the same date Lehigh Valley Coal Company workers voted a 2 percent wage increase effective February 1, affecting about 2,000 miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Porto Rico
Senator Quay
Hazelton
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Oe Valley
East Will Catch It Weather Snow and Cold Alert
The forecast warns heavy snow across the middle and north Atlantic states with a continuation for the next 20 hours. Severe cold weather is expected in the following days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Middle
Atmotle
North Topeka Local Notes Test Printing Bargains
North Topeka column reports daily town notes from Costley Post shop the week’s bargains at 40 cents yard for light Calico and 10 cent goods, weddings and visits, smallpox recovery, and a surprise party at Quincy street with dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Costley & Post
Reinhart
Rossville
June Baxter
Courtney
Bag
Kapsis City
R. A. Speicker
Chickashis
Thin City
Ira Colburn
Emporia
Mark Putnam
Juanita
Marie
Kansas City
Putnam
Topeka Whist Club
Whitman
Rochester School
Charles Berry
C. M. Morrow
Will McNoon
Gardner
Suppression of Dispatches at Durban Surfaces in Narrative
Detailed account traces a cable refused by the censor at Durban. The dispatch, sent by Frank H. Nelson of Chicago, to Miss Aldy Bond, then in London en route to the Transvaal to wed him, was tied to travel plans and a wartime delay. Milas Bond studied music in several cities before meeting Nelson in London. En route to Paris they would reunite, but October plans were upended by the declared war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Buffalo
N. Y
Macram
Frank H. Nelson
Chicago
Aldy
Bond
London
Transvaal
Milas Bond
New York
Paris
Nelson
Pretoria
Misa Bond
Reward Offered for Ex-Quartermaster General White
Secretary of State Stearns authorized Sheriff Porter to pay a reward of $1,000 for the apprehension of ex-Quartermaster General William I. White, wanted on embezzlement charges from the Michigan military board, who vanished several weeks ago from Leaving Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Stearns
State Board of Auditors
Porter
Wm. I. White
Michigan Military Board
Floods in England Cause Widespread Inundation
London February 16 floods from heavy rains flood many rivers and swell tributaries causing unprecedented inundations. Provincial towns report extensive damage with homes washed away and rail lines blocked as transport deteriorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Calted
Insurgents Gain Ground in Venezuela Report
Herald dispatches say Hernandes revolution gains momentum in Venezuela. General Ron leads revolutionists against 1900 government troops at Guarico. Government forces are defeated. about eight hundred rifles and substantial ammunition captured by rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Venezuela
Hernandes
Ron
Martin and Guevara
Guarico
Broom Corn Trust in Chicago Holds Quiet Meeting
In Chicago on February 14 members of the Union Broom Company, the broom corn trust, met quietly to push brush prices from 200 to 220 dollars per bushel. The wiser heads opposed the raise for now, with plans to revisit at the next meeting. Reports from various regions indicate increased acreage this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Broom Company
The
Broom Corn Trusts
Madison Square Garden Owners Offer to Sell to Government
New York city February 16 owners of Madison Square Garden offer to sell the building to the government for 1.5 million for use as the uptown post office. First Assistant Postmaster General Heath and Postmaster Van Cott favor the proposal as a new post office near Grand Central Station is deemed necessary. Homeseekers' Excursion via Santa Fe on February 20 sells tickets to Oklahoma City and Texas and other listed states at one fare plus $2 round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
New York
Heath
van Cott
Grand Central Station
Mall
Santa Fe
Oklahoma City
Arkansas
Arizona
Louisiana
New Mexico
Texas
Sante
Postoffice and Bank Burned in Bowdle Fire
A fire in Bowdle South Dakota last night caused losses estimated at 115000 to 120000, with partial insurance. The post office Peoples bank and seven other business buildings were burned out in the commercial district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Bowdle
Lincoln to Lincoln Return Fare Notice
Lincoln Neb and Return 4 29 vis Santa Fe Tickets on sale February 17 and 18 Final return limit February 28 National Creamery and Butter Maker association leave Topeka 4:65 a 4m arrive Lincoln noon San Francisco Calif
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Creamery and Butter Maker# association
Topeka
Errive
Lincoln
Oon
San Francisco
Also Mentioned on This Page
SHOE
Crosby Bros
Rubber Sale
Kren
Chile
Clad Hamilton
Captain Hamilton
Berkley Howe
Susan Whitatock
Tyler Street Cart Club
W. H. Moby
Mary Chast
Georgiana Wamon
Reske Chamberlain
Mary Charberlain
Virgitine
Stra Pampbell
Wiles
D. P. Fasten
M. Mortis
Saturay
J. G. Coleman
Albuquerque
Il Rotane
Mnth Century Club
J. A. Mulvane
Te Hi. Cranchett
W. H. Hornaday
Grice Engiant
Byde
Chauncey Militkcen
Prank
Russet Ial
Syn Bursaw
Newt
Seward Roberts
Clyde Mulii-jenn
T. W. Higginson
M*kinley
Britain
Allen Ie
Stra
W. B
LE Weiner
A. Lafleys
Clements
Jeast
M. Reynolds
Westminster
Adama
Womens
Dr. Mutesoe
Atehlon
Sun
Jong
Dows Town Tone
North Topeka
Broom Corn Trust
Lincoln, Neb
Return
Vis Ranta
Delery
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