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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1899

Page

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Loubet Chosen President of the French Republic

The French Senate elected a new chief executive to succeed Faure. The incoming president, P. Loubet, received broad support with about 483 votes from the assembly meeting in Versailles. The result marks a pivotal shift in French politics as the fall assembly confirms the transition of power.

Senate M. Faure The Republic Prench Falloua Versallfes M. Loutel

Felix Meling Locbeets Opposing Candidate Overthrown

Fragmented report describes an opposing candidate Felix Meling Locbeets who was overthrown amid Panama revelations. Notes January dust age and Porto February events. Mentions Loubet receiving 45 percent with 270 votes cast for S. Me sey.

Felix Meling Locbeets Princial Panama Sismene Porto al. Loubet Phe Aceinet S. Mesey

Fragmentary Texted Session on March 10 Proceedings

A garbled early 19th century style note mentions a March 10 adjournment and a 30th legislative day. It references a pending Hogsehoalider resolution draft, a recess for petitions, and a mess of burned collections and business sections. The legible bits imply disruptions and possible adjournment timing.

Sexton's Successor Must Be Elected by Vote of GA BR Executive Council

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GA BR Minneapotle Feth Ti Paice Michespolls Premnimntil Efe Col Sextos Chigame Sucessaor Thrash Easton Washington Aunie Gade Bheeney Etna Es Oeluck Beer Bovica

University Yell Welcomes Bryan in Ann Arbor

In Ann Arbor Michigan February 14 Col W J Bryan arrived amid a sea of supporters. A university yell formed a natural amphitheater at the Michigan Central depot as Bryan’s train pulled in. He was greeted by a university escort and a non partisan committee. About seven hundred students gathered for a reception and lunch before an informal gathering. Tonight Bryan planned to speak on imperialism at the university.

Bryan Ann Arbor Mich W. J. Bryan Michigan Central Depot University Whronte Cn U. of MM. Bath Beerral Hundred Bryan SU Univerity Tile

New Jersey Firm to Organize Lanyon Zinc and Smelter Company

A Kansas City report states a major deal closes uniting Sugar Trust investors with the Hubbard Oil, Santa Fe Railway, Palmer Company and others to form the Lanyon Zinc and Smelter Company in New Jersey with a $2,000,000 capitalization and $600,000 reserve. The Lanyon Brown zinc smelters at Lanarpe Inn and Pillsbury Kansas, totaling 5,100 returns and 200,000 pounds daily output, plus 20 acres of land at Tole controlled by Palmer, will supply gas to other manufactories.

Kansas City Star Spedal Pitshore Kan Sugar Trust Hub Standard OU Company Colon Paddle Santa Fe Palmer Gi Company Miers Galt Kansas Gas Field Begine New Jersey Lanyon Zinc and Smelter Company Lanyon Brown Lanarpe Inle Pillsbury Tole Palmer Company

Central Pacific Debt to Government Finally Adjusted

Speyer & Co. report the Central Pacific Railway debt settlement with the government commission and the president. The plan provides full repayment of principal and interest about 89,000,000 in equal half yearly installments at 3 percent. The first payment is due August 1, 1889, secured by bonds and future mortgage refunds, with a remedial plan to follow in Europe.

Central Pacific New York Speyer & Co Central Parific Railway Company Matcre Raiload Véanimuty Burone

Bond Issue Bid Aimed at Twine Plant Establishment

Special Legislative Committee recommends a state bond issue of 150000 to establish a twine plant at the penitentiary. Funds cover land and revolving raw material purchases, with bonds sold to the school fund as a safe investment and to keep state business free from external entanglements. The bill passed under emergency and was sent to the House.

Ile Tools

Scottish Evening in Topeka Town Figures at Home

A group of Topeka Scots led by Postmaster John Guihele surprised James Brown at her Pranner street home last night. The gathering featured Puree presentation, Scottish refreshments, stories by Guthria and MacDonald, songs and dances in a lively Scots tradition. Bliss successor arrives in New York. Ethan Allen Hitchcock, newly named United States interior secretary, arrives from abroad to assume duties in Washington.

Topeka John Guihele James Brown Pranner Street Trrowe Postmester Guthria John MacDonald Bliss New York Ethan Alien Hilfehoook Aun Tamar Russia Mekhintey United States

Republicans Visit White House Preparations Begin

The latest arrivals Reeder and Bailey of Kansas join colleagues Lane and Caldertead as Republicans from Kansas converge on Washington to call on President McKinley and renew acquaintances with the chief executive.

T Washington Bewersock Reeder and Bailey Kansas Lane Caldertead Havine

Faure death stirs Paris as Queen Victoria trip discussed

London dispatch notes mild weather vs US cold and the Faure death reshapes Paris papers. Dreyfus crisis and Libref Parole attacks spark political tension. Peggy’s engagement to the Earl of Crewe draws social glare while Gladstone memorial funds reach 25908 dollars.

Ly Associated Press London America Europe Daily Chronicle M. Felix Faure French Republic Queen Victoria Spur France Culese Nice Wice Telco Promenade Annoirgss Dreyfus President Faure Cutter Faure Paure Libre Parole M. Faure Paris Mogilar Cquatell of State Agaiher Libre Parese Browning James Russell Myerety Colonies Truman Peggy Earl of Crewe

Is Andree Dead

Prof. Lewis Lindsay Dyche warned at Crawford theater that Andree and his companions are dead. He argued the balloon likely sank in Arctic mists, whether over water or land, and noted the three months of provisions would not fuel rescue. He concluded that no reports have reached the public and believes the explorers perished.

Lewis Lindsay Dyche Andree Crawford Theater Andee State University Arctic Chern Evehe

ONeill Named To State Reformatory Board For Third Term

The senate confirmed Tr. O'Neil of Dear City as a board member of the state reformatory at Mutchinson. A Democrat and former Fourteenth District congressional candidate, he was first appointed by Governor Morrill, reappointed by Governor Leedy, and selected for a third term by Governor Stanisy. Republican opponents call it a solid appointment. Jury Disagrees In Vinewood Park Railway suit against the city over the Ninth street viaduct the jury failed to reach a verdict. The company seeks $2040 in damages and the case will be retried later this term.

Senate Tr. O'Neil Deare City State Reformatory Mutchinson O'Neil Congress Morrill Leedy Stanisy Vinewood Park Railway Company Ninth Street

No Coup in Paris Amid Faure Death Rumors

Paris calm despite talk of a coup d etat as Faure lies dying. Emile Loubet emerges as favored successor. ministers say Faure’s death would reshape European courts, while officials and clergy attend to the president’s final moments and mournful rites unfold at the Elysee.

Associated Press Paris M. Emile Toubet Senate Faure Europe Montelimar Bar Brome Montelimar i M. Favre Carnot SS Favre Legion of Honor Sisters of Charity Elysee Chapel Palace France Asia Mme. Faure William Ferdinand Bulgaria M. Faure Elysee Nicholas Order of the Annunciation Humbert M. Lockroy Havre Lockroy French Republic Grevy

Composite Letter From Topeka Society Women Abroad

A Topeka society notes their portraits published in a Sunday Kun-Sus City paper were found aboard a Manila bound transport via San Francisco. An officer who had met one of the young women suggested a group letter from the ladies. The letter, mailed from Honolulu, recited the tale and asked for a combined response, but the ladies have not decided yet.

Topeka Society San Francisco Manila Topeka Honolulu

Bond Reduction Leaves May Burnett Still Jailed

May Burnett, held on perjury charges in the Culling case, has her bond cut from 2000 to 1000 but was not posted by late afternoon. Judge T. Garver, acting as judge pro tem, issued the order with reserve to bond. The case likely moves to the next court term if she secures the bond.

May Burnett Juder T. ¥. Garver Judet Protem Burnett Secur Ime Bund

Trial verdict in fire case at Lafayette College

Professor Stephens, on trial for a week for allegedly setting fire to Pardee Hall at Lafayette College, was found guilty today after the jury deliberated briefly. Evidence presented suggested intent to cause damage, with the court schedule noting sentencing forthcoming.

Pardee Hall Fasten Stephens Lafayette College Neat

Wounded Frank Huling Noted in War Dispatches

Fortunes from Tariqaine road skirmish reported by Gen Otis include multiple Nebraska soldiers wounded. Frank Huling listed as seriously hurt. other soldiers from Companies A F G and First Montana cited with wounds ranging from slight to severe, with several missing or dead. Casualties detailed and routed through Washington cables.

Washington Otteeka Manta Tariquine Road Puetptae Cotepany A George Aia Edward Fay Coed Pany F Charles Arke John A Willan Soret Wilbur Camp Flont War H. Cook Bert DB Wheeden Envere Privais Entieth Kine Verterinse Ie Piret Na Tuna Sumex

Battle Brewing Near Manila Described in 1900 Dispatch

Madila February 8 reports oppressive heat and trapping conditions for workers, with warnings for the rainy season. Filipinos press south of the Paste river fort Brigadier General Ovenshine’s lines all day, indicating a major engagement near the Pasig. Americans are entrenched from the heart to the Pasig as incursions from Laguna and Cayite provinces intensify.

Madila Paste River Ovenshine Jane Laguna Caylte Pasig

Watchful Constituents Labor Society Tracks Lawmakers

The State Society of Laborists appoints a committee that has spent a week in the city meeting new lawmakers and lobbying for bills on a free employment bureau child labor laws and taxation reforms. The panel will compile a report detailing actions and votes, linking each measure to local organizations across the state. The 30,000 members aim to judge whether legislators fulfilled their pledges.

Labor Society State Society of Laborist Andustry State Society Gmb

Pharmacy bill stalls as Senate amends amid controversy

The house pharmacy bill faced fresh gridlock as the Senate rejected many changes and added new restrictions. Members accuse rat pharmacists of far too many unqualified suppliers while reform efforts collide with party loyalties. Phila Mills signals a conference committee may salvage the measure amid sharp divisions.

Barrett Seeks State Relief for Settled Claim

Mrs. Ann E Barrett of Kansas City seeks relief from the state to settle a long standing claim. The former Anni E Cornell says she was burned and seeks an appropriation of 2400 dollars as full settlement of her claims.

Ann E Barrett Kansas Ann ©. Barrett Kansas City Anni E. Cornell Eran Zimmer Kntrog Bia Barrett

Senators and Representatives Visit Beloit and Atchison

A 20 member legislative party left Beloit at noon for Atchison to tour the industrial school for girls. They will visit the soldiers' orphans' home there Monday before returning, continuing their inland tour.

Beloit Atchison Belsit Siria Orphasts Bote Atehisom

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Loubet Interior Emls Loveret Tonay DE Prang M. Loubet Dive Runnewell Huceewell Sexton the University Trusts McKinley England Hisson Margaret Lord Rosebery Mary Hughes Edward Pelham-Clinton Duke of Newcastle Duke Francis Hope May Yohe Mary Earl Ravelsworth Gladstone Prince of Wales EB. Gladstone Mr. Gladstone Nobedy Mr Gladstone Mittwall Dock Company Givik Prince of Wales Theater Atr. Loewenfeld Lee Terviews Arts Freeman Wills Lyceum Theater Prof. Dyche Osage Hutchinson Reformatory Emily Crawford Marshal MacMahon M. Casimir-Perler Major Marchand Horse Dé Boulogne Lone Champs Renault Mm. Faure Someion Abbe Tenault Prefecture of Police Faubourg Street Honore Pather Renault Lanne-Longu Mime Christian Abby Emmis Wilhelmina Netherlands Lord Salisbury M. Delcusse Chamber of Deputies Dupuy Paul Descanel Chamber M. de Freycinet Emtly Tara Dano Nevada Wyoming Panizowa New Mexico Dakota Texas Aber ANSAS Carolina Kunsag Parmer Frank Huling Lnee Otis First Nebraska Hurt Tariqaina House Richter Hichter Phila Mills Tontehenad
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