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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1899

Page

7

Martha Smith Alleges Breach of Promise by Dr Howard Lowry

Kansas City court hears Martha Smith recount alleged advances by Dr Lowry. She testifies to romantic letters and repeated intimate contact from 1890s to 1900s, describing coercion in operating rooms and social attentions. Trial draws crowds as she details assaults and hopes for marriage amid financial strain.

Kansas City Martha Smith Howard S$. Lowry Fie Cieoul Avery Dasin Jet W. Beebe Mies Smith Lowry Dr. Lowry Aes

Shorthorn Breeders Elect Officers at First Missouri Kansas Meet

The Missouri and Kansas Shorthorn Breeders association wrapped its first annual convention in Kansas City with officer re elections. Breeders debated a planned fall show and sale, favoring a concrete plan like the Hereford event, while private and public sales were discussed as essential tools for livestock breeders. Officers chosen include President H Gentry, Kansas. George W Atchison, Missouri. B C Cowan, Secretary W P Brosh. and executive committee members Glick, Weill, and others.

Missouri and Kansas Breeders’ Association Kansas City Missouri and Kansas Shorthorn Breeders’ Association Kansan City Hreford Breeders’ Association Gentry A. Sawyer Manhotean Kan Sawyer Ottawa George P. Bellows Maryville John McDalrmed N. H. Gentry Sedalia Association H. Gentry Kansas George W. Atchison Kar Oise Minouri B. C. Cowan Newpoint W. P. Brosh George W. Glick W. P

Santa Fe railroad to spend 50000 on telegraph upgrade

The Santa Fe road plans a 50000 expenditure to improve its telegraph system this year. A new copper wire will run from Topeka to La Junta over about 580 miles, with additional iron wires from La Junta to Denver and from Topeka via Lawrence and Ottawa to Chanute. Thousands of new poles are ordered, and direct Topeka Los Angeles communication will be extended to Chicago once set.

Santa Fe Road Telegraph Department Topeka la Junta la Janta Denver Opeke Lawrence Ottawa Chanute Arkansas City Purcell Oklahoma Santa Fe Los Angeles Cala Chicago

Suits for Damages Filed Against Missouri Railway

Four suits totaling 105000 dollars are filed in Denton district court against the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway. Plaintiffs include J. M. Mart for 25000 for injuries from negligence, W. Candle and a brakeman for 10000, and J. H. Cotton seeking 20000 for being forced to jump from his engine after an obstruction. G. Rogers and W. Rogers demand 20000 for damages for the death of their son, a railroad foreman killed by bridge beams.

Denton Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company J. M. Mart CW. Candle Ases J. H. Cotton Ro and Rogers W. Rogers Freman

New Santa Fe Pacific Bridges Albuquerque

Albuquerque Feb 19 material for seven new steel bridges on the Sil railroad line has been received at Santa Fe Pacific yards. Work on the bridges will start immediately with contractors reporting readiness to begin construction at once.

Santa Fe Pacific Albuquerque

Chicago Man Selected as Head of Manhattan Elevated Rail

William E Baker, longtime general superintendent of the Maetrapul Han West Side Elevated railroad in Chicago, was appointed general superintendent and chief electrical engineer of the Manhattan Elevated railroad system in New York. In Nelish Neb, ex senator Alien may be named judge to replace Judge Robinson, who won a seat in Congress last fall.

Chicago New York William E Baker Maetrapul Han West Side Elevated Railroad Manhattan Nelish Neb United States Alien Judee Robinson Althoten

Victoria's Real Name and Royal Lineage Explored

The Chicago Tribune notes Victoria still would be Mrs Wettin upon marriage to Prince Albert, tracing the Wettin lineage to many European royals. It covers patronymics from Oldenburg to Osbone and explains royal name changes tied to marriages and titles across Britain and Europe.

Chicago Tribune Iesat Cormmnaner Mrs. Wettin Prince Albert of Saxe-Co- Yvre-Gotha Albert Wettin Wettin Leopold Belgium Albers Saxony Bing Ferdinand of Euierie Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Saxe-Weimar Saxe— Meiningen Prince of Wales Charles Portugal Wittikind Charlemenke Uberalgnine Europe Christin Denmark Georke Greene Peter Olienburg Olae Russia Oldenburg Holstein-Gottor Azoi Miss Azon Reyning Prinee Tenstein Duke of Cumberland Saxe-Coburg-Cotha House of Axon Marcravs Or Maruuis Este Royal House of Great Britain d'Aske Sussex George II

Cheaper Crackers Declared Chief Aim of Trust

At the National BiscuitCompany annual greeting President Crawford told stockholders profits per sales will be reduced further without trimming total profits. The aim is to improve the making and packing of goods to reach consumers better, lower prices, and increase consumption. He claimed monopoly status and promised to win and hold business by selling better goods at lower prices than rivals while preserving quality.

New York National Biscuit Company Crawford

Spreckels Sells Half of Panuhe Sugar Plantation

San Francisco reports Rudolph Spreckels sells his one half stake in the Panuhue sugar plantation in Hawaii to Edwant Pollit & Co. The remaining half stays with William G. Irwin and a California corporation will manage the property. The venture anticipates 11,000 tons of sugar this year with net profits around $500,000.

San Francisco the Chronicle Rudolph Spreckels Panuhe Hawaii Edwant Pollit & Co William G. Irwin Honolulu Californiia

Three New Railroads Planned for Northeastern California

San Francisco reports three rail projects to start this year in the northeast. A narrow gauge line from Truckee to Tahoe City will cost about 3.2 million and serve tourist travel. The Sierra Valley railway will extend from Clairville to Mohawk and Plumas to Keno, passing Beckwith Pass. The Nevada California Oregon railroad from Susan to Amedee will be extended to Susanville and later Alturas in Modoc county.

California San Francisco Truckee Central Pacific Tahoe City Sierra Valley Railway Clairvile Mohawk Plumas Keno Beckwith Pass Vere Nevada, California & Oregon Railroad Lne Sena Amedee Lassen County Susanville Alturas Modoc County

Tacoma Mainline Steamer Service to Hawaiians Announced

James Ward of Saunders & Ward returns from England and launches a new steamship line between Tacoma and the Hawaiian islands. The British steamer Manavense is named as the first vessel to sail next week. Ward plans a second route to China and Japan with backing from Campus Clyde Bank Engineering and Ship Building, signaling an imminent opening of the trade.

Tacoma James Ward Saunders & Ward England Hawaiian Islands Manavense Ward Botham Stattheess Way Poetn China Japan Clyde Bank Engineering and

Pr Judge William H. Pather Judge Dies in Seattle Mission

Rev William H Judge a well known Catholic missionary native of Baltimore died February 16 in Seattle on the eve of his 40th anniversary of service He went to Alaska early in his career and was widely known for his quick and good work in the field His last address listed as 112 West Seventh Street Seattle Washington.

Pr. Judge Dawson Seattle Pather Wiliam H. Judge Baltimore Alaska Menars West Seventh Street

For Rent and For Sale Notices Across City

A jumble of rental ads and sales offers lists rooms on Monroe and various addresses, including Bartholomew K. E. & Inv., and 1000 Fillmore. Multiple items promote furnished and unfurnished rooms, a business corner location, and a March 1 start. Also advertised are a cow and calf, a Smith Premier typewriter, instruments, and a restaurant for sale.

Monroe Rudi Battle City Bartholomew K. E. & Inv Wade Ward Lowman Fillmore Smith Premier Typewriter Vow North Topeka First Lass SM Kansas Age Ohio House Turnit Fiaturee Jutterson Resaurant van Ob Plano Chandlers

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