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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1898

Page

8

Canada Blocks Miners Certificates as US Favors Spark Trade Clash

Ottawa reports Congressman Lewis of Seattle pressing Ottawa on mining certificates amid a Canada US clash over shipping rights. Minister Sifton notes Washington aims to bar Canadian produce on American ships. Lewis proposes US grant of miners certificates in return for Canada permitting certificates via Mounted police. Lifton to push an order-in-council, contingent on Paine-Frye bill action.

United States Ottawa Lewis Seattle Miniatera Et Tagish Siften Washington Heis~ion Canmde Unitedes Territory Canada Port Wrangel Dominion Mounted Police Lifton Congress

Kidney Tonic Promises Cure After Eighteen Years

John Morrow, a chemist, markets Morrow's Kidneyads claiming a scientifically prepared kidney tonic. The ad warns of sickness from kidney decay, urges immediate action, and touts tablets in various sizes offered by mail order. It emphasizes kidney health as key to pure blood and strong constitution.

John Morrow Murrow Morrow Medicine Co

Fairchild Attacks Governor’s Railroad Plan in City Visit

Kingman representative W. Fairchild toured the National Thursday and denounced Gov. Daas proposed railroad bill. He argued only a court can wield contempt power and urged election of railroad commissioners and court members by the people rather than appointment by the board. He warned against concentrating authority in a single board and urged deliberation in any special session.

W. Fairchild Kingman Register Fairchild Journal Daas Railroad Board Hop Party Debs Board of Railroad Commissioners

E. C. Cole Seeks Republican Nomination for Supreme Bench

E C Cole of Great Bend announces his candidacy for associate justice of the supreme court. Former judge of the western division southern department court of appeals, he was defeated for re election by H W Mitton. Cole has served in the legislature and is regarded as a capable lawyer and public speaker.

Allen Hirick Cole Great Bend Supreme Court Southern Department Court of Appeals H.W. Mitton Dodge City

Creamery convention crowds fill Topeka hotels

Hotels are fully booked for the creamery convention next week and committees seek private-house rooms for visiting delegates. People can buy Toons for occupants by contacting F S Hurd in Meriden. Hurd travels daily between Topeka and Meriden and expects over 2,000 delegates from Kansas and abroad.

FS. Hurd Meriden Hurd Topeka Kansas

PION AT DYEA

L W Nestell arrives from Dyea Alaska reports thousands of men pouring into Dyea with freight congestion. The Chilkoot railroad and transport rapes railroad are completed but cannot run due to summit conditions. Passengers include Thomas J O'Brien James MecNeill Stewart Merzyles Robert Lowrey and George McClure from Dawson City January 1. O'Brien reportedly carried $50000 in drafts and dust.

Seattle L. W. Nestell Dyea Alaska Chilkoot Thomas J. O'Brien James MecNeill Stewart Merzyles Robert Lowrey George McClure Dawson City O'Brien

Representative Giessler Says Governor Is Fooling

HF. Giessler of Login a Republican representative came to Topeka on legal business this morning. He criticized Aedes proposed session as a political ploy to gain capital and rejected any idea of a special session. He hinted at a possible run for Congress in the Sixth District but had not decided.

Giessler HF. Giessler Login House of Representatives Topeka Aedes Glessier Congress Kansas Avenue Neu Pepsi

Turkish cruelties on Bulgarians in Macedonia villages

London Feb 3 The Daily News Constantinople correspondent reports a terrible tale of murder and torture of Bulgarians in Macedonian villages. Many victims have died under torture and a list of the victims has been provided to ambassadors.

Armenia London Newa Et Constantinople

Must Have Money Demand Targets Zelaya Regime

A fragmented report claims a group extorted 400000 pesos from President Zelaya by force in Nicaragua. The item notes involvement of individuals demanding cash and references a February event. Names and precise locations are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Wicaragua Sriteee Omavene Oe Baregue Zelaya

A Story of Ruin and The Knox Creditor Settlement

The district court closes the John D. Knox case after seven years of litigation. Creditors receive about 14 000 while total assets reach roughly 250 000. Assignee J B McAfee and attorney A Bergan are paid sizable sums. McAfee about 8.00 and Bergan 3 500. The absorption of nearly 400 000 remains unexplained as creditors seek answers.

John PD. Knox John D. Knox & Co J. B McAfee A. Bergan McAfee Bergen Mr. Knox

Knox financier’s rise and fall leaves creditors shattered

Court records show money received by John D Knox was spent, leaving $14,000 to handful of creditors and none for most investors. Only the Purkoner and trust fund creditors receive small payments while the Knox firm’s investors face losses. One church gets $400 of about $400, with eastern creditors absorbing the remainder as Topeka memory recalls the once-renowned Kansas financier and his mansion in Potwin.

Mr. Knox John D. Knox & Co Pirxt Christian Church Topeka John D. Knox Kansas Seventh Street Kansas Avenue Knox Micknox Mime Potwin Lst

Dynamite Plant Fight Looms Near Denver

Denver reports added explosive syndicate reps arrive to plan a dynamite factory near the city. William Lewis of Adtna Powder of Chicago and L. Fay also from Chicago join national factory reps. Details remain unsettled as ground work begins while discussions continue amid industry tension.

Powder Syndicate Denver Explosive” Syndicate WM. Lewis Adtna Powder Company Chicsgs L. Fay Chicago California Aerng Unitase

The Mysterious Mr Bugie at Crawford Theatre Next Week

Boston Transcript previews a sequence of upcoming Crawford theater events. The Master of Ceremonies stars Lewis Morrison with Florence Roberts and White Whittesy, playing Stuart Denville in a crime drama set in England. Gyp the Heiress is staged by a local amateur company in aid of Excalibur lodge, with 25 cent tickets.

Lewis Morrison Florence Roberts White Whittesy Crawford Theater Place England Morrison Stuart Denville Ceremoniea Secuses Dsmonde Denville Calhoun Opera Company Exvalsior Lodge No. 61 Topeka

Costa Rica Claimed to Be Without a Revolution

Washington February 1 Senor Calvo Costa Rica’s resident minister dismissed rumors of a revolution as wholly false and unworthy of notice saying dispatches from the legation and a Managua telegram dated February 2 could not be relied upon and would not be given any attention.

Costa Rica Washington Senor Calvo Legation Can Managua

Forty second annual communication of Kansas Masons meets in Wichita

The grand lodge of Kansas Masons closed its session in Wichita with a twenty six page report from Grand Master William M. Shaver of Topeka. The body approved a $10 assessment to build beyond the Masonic home and a 50 cent per capita tax to maintain the Home. A resolution was adopted to make Topeka the permanent headquarters.

Wichita Kansas Willam M. Shaver Topeka

National Creamery convention eyes Topeka venue

Advance tickets for the National Creamery convention in Topeka total 6000 with 8000 issued by some reports. The event features Kansas Salt company displays in Hamilton hall and daily music from Watsons Steinbere’s orchestras Apollo Mandolin club and more. Visitors will see dairy free lunch samples and live butter production demonstrations with pure Kansas butter.

Hamilton Hall Kansas Salt Company Ot Hutchinson Topeke Marshall Watson’s and Steinbere Apollo Mandolin Club Arion Singing Society Modecs Kansas Creamery Kansas Topeka

August Ringling Dead Father of Circus Founders Passes

Baraboo Wisconsin February 18 August Ringling father of the Ringling brothers of circus fame died after months of illness aged and on the forty sixth anniversary of his wedding. Also an advertisement notes Ballards Snow Liniment claims quick relief with a price and a guarantee by Geo W Stansfield and Millers Pharmacy.

Baraboo Wis Ringling Ringling Brothers Circus Fame Ballard Geo Kansas Avenue Millers Pharmacy Sixth Topeke Avenues

Salvation Army Founder General Booth to Visit Topeka

Ensign Hawk of the Salvation Army plans arrangements for General Booth to speak in Topeka next Monday at the Santa Fe Depot. Booth will travel by train arriving about 11 45 and leaving at 10 20. Local officials, including Lieutenant Governor Harvey, expect the event to draw a platform setup at the depot.

Santa Fe Ensien Hawk The Salvation Et General Wal Twin Booth Salvation Army Topeka Dever Tan Wiother Ensign Hawk Harvey

Supreme Court Reverses Embezzler Case in Nebraska

The Nebraska Supreme Court reverses the trial court in ex-Auditor Eugene Moore embezzlement case and dismisses the indictment. Moore was convicted and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. the court finds the statute under which he was convicted unconstitutional.

Supreme Court Lincoln, Neb Pet Tial Eugene Moore Moore

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West Sixth Street MR. Fairchild Leedy E. C. Cole Pion Tohn D. Knox John BD. Knox Boston Transcript Mr. Eesebich Craw Mr. Bugie Angela Kamcchatka Daily News New York Boston Zasons Closet M. L. Stone Leavenworth Ted Grand Master Pines Maurice T. Styne Vamond Grand Ristr Henry C Loomis Winfield Charles J. Webb Perry M. Kolsingan Newton Woert Torrineion Kan Albert K . Wilson Popeka Rand Simusl & Buseer Por T. J. Dewey Abilono Char W. ‘Miller W. A. Burnett Oberlin Frank Bosteller Pittsbore Alfred Whitman Lawrence J. J. Wurper Moran GW. Parron Grand Parscivant Delos W. Acker Seneca Tyler Mt. Stone BaiaNé Hicbiiaents Lonpang Derby’s and Soft August Ringling Peerless Steam Laundry West Sth East 6Th St Kenosha Mills A ‘He. Rice Clark Siath ST General Booth Chaffee Clothing CO W. C. Chaffee Clothing Co
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