Disbursements Record Summary
Disbursement figures listed as P124445 show 35,067 160,410 86,811 and a total of 246,291 with an additional 9,384,086 noted in the record.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
5
Colored Masons' Home to Be Built in Colorado Springs
Aged and indigent Masons in Colorado request a home in Colorado Springs. Led by Mr Cheruis Hubinson, past grand master, plans call for a substantial stone and terra cotta building with a basement, two stories, a memorial terrace, ample offices, a dispensary, library, and dining facilities. Estimated cost about and provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Charuts Springs
Cherie Hubinson
Thie City
Grand Ar
United States
Makagers
Farkins
Wheatares
Tanquet
Judge Horton Attacks Astor in Strong Chicago Address
Judge Oliver H. Horton of the circuit court criticizes W. W. Astor in a Chicago speech to New York’s elite, calling out the wealth at the center of society and questioning its social moral. He contrasts the Astor circle with views on class and leadership, urging accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
Chicago
New York
Oliver H. Torten
Circuit Court
W. W. Astor
York
London
America
Society of New York
North Topeka
Willis Norton
Armin Fussler
A. E. Myler
Topeka
Faist Automatic Company
Milwaukee
Bennett & Son of
Weather, Cuckoos, and a Global Letter from Des Moines
A messy clipping reports climate notes from England with fronts and early spring birds, mentions Hitler in parks, and references a Washington letter from Major G. A. Studer. It also promotes Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup, Des Moines medical comments, and travel ads for Eureka Springs Arkansas with reduced Frisco Line tickets and a mail-order pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daria
Washington
G. A. Studer
United States
Conant
Singapore
Des Moines
O Vakment
Chamberlain
Pat Baim
Meiner Rorerinss
Lawless Alaska unrest prompts aggressive federal action
Secretary notes a dire Alaskan security situation described by Governor Brady as cabinet discussions reveal the need for a stronger mainitary force to Alaska. The dispatch calls for eight to ten deputies and a patrol vessel as clashes with thugs and rioters rise. A U S marshal’s death and a burned courthouse in Juneau underscore the crisis amid calls for immediate federal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skaguay
Dyea
Washington
John G. Brady
Alaska
e_ steam
United States
Pansehrer
Esc
Ney
Marchal Watt
Janary
Theuty
Ide
Rerner’s Bay
Hes
Judee Johnson
Juneau
Narragensett Steamer to Serve Ellis Island Until New Buildings
The Narragensett of the Stonineton Line, in tow from New York City Island, passes City Island bound for Ellis Island. It will be used by the emigration service to house newcomers while new buildings are erected. Separately, a health ad touts a kidney remedy and Dodge City reports consolidation of waterworks and electric light plants to cut costs as boilers and buildings are added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Island
New York
Narragensett
Stonineton Line
City Island
Aorenett
Ells Island
United States Treasury Department
Emigration Service
Dodge City
Peb
A. van Hall
Waterworks dispute delays municipal takeover bid
Topeka council room hears President Street push for peace with the water company while bond vote on a new system is postponed. Talks cover rate reductions, hydrant charges, and the city’s path to owning the plant after bond approval.
Slippery Topeka Sidewalks Spark City Scramble
A crowded Topeka street scene documents a Friday afternoon freeze with ice slick pavements. Pedestrians and a delivery wagon driver struggle to stay upright as boys slide on sidewalks and street tracks, while bystanders offer advice and comic commentary on the icy chaos.
Cattlemen organize Karras Cattlemen's Association
Abilene February 19 Western and central Kansas cattle deniers form the Karras Cattlemen's Association with President Joseph White and vice presidents G G Giett and C A Stannard. G A Rogers secretar y treasurer C A Hodge. A state cattlemen's meeting is set for March 2 with dealers from Kansas Oklahoma and Texas expected to discuss cattle feeding and import regulations from the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Kansas
Karras Cattlemen’s Association
Joseph White
Vic
G. G. Giett
C. A. Stannard
G. A. Rogers
C. A. Hodge
Oklahoma
Texas
Young Mackay to wed heir to Mackay fortune
New York February 12 The Herald reports engagement of Katherine Duer only daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Duer to Disrence Hungerford Mackay only living son of Mr and Mrs John W Mackay. Followed by many congratulatory letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Duer
New York
the Herald Today
Wm. A. Duer
Disrence Hungerford Mackay
John W. Mackay
Miss Willard Will Be Honored At Woman's Temple Day
Chicago February 18 national vice president Mire. Kate L Stevenson and Miss Willan’s Work are noted as key elements for the upcoming pres 8Sic election. The event will extend into the next regular convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Willard
Chicago
Ww. Stevens
Tl W. CT. U
Mire
Kate L. Stevenson
Miss Willan
Nest
Chi Pene Ba
McNall targets fraud laws in Kansas insurance
Insurance Commissioner McNall vows March license actions against life and fire firms failing to reveal officers salaries or settle valued policy abuses. He warns noncompliant companies will be barred from operating in Kansas next year and may face injunctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kunass Insurance Department
McNall
McNair
Kanses
Kansas Pacific sale confirmed by court in Saline
The government sale of the Kansas Pacific middle division was formally confirmed in Saline. Judge Sanborn signed the order in St Louis, then Judge Williams signed here. Judge Cornish oversaw the sale with Alvin W. Krech bidding the upset price of 5 300 000, and the party returned to the city last night.
Mears Invents Guard for Water Gauges in Engines
Engineer Robert Mears of Topeka has devised a protective guard for glass water gauges used in locomotives. The circular wire netting encloses the gauge, allowing visibility while strengthening the glass to prevent shattering and scalding in bursts. The guard also helps keep steam from filling the cab, aiding firemen and engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mears
Topeka
Santa Fe Cars In Finest Condition Says Hodges
Purchasing agent W E Hodges arrived in Topeka from Chicago and stated the Santa Fe passenger equipment is never in better shape. Cars have been overhauled and improvements to accommodations are ongoing along the line. Electric lights are advancing. more fixes planned before next 1500 bat, as Santa Fe aims to top western rail comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
W. E. Hodges
The
Santa Fe
Topeka
Chicago
Chicairo
Mr. Hodges
Wesvern
Sunday Church Services and Meetings Across Town
Reports of church services across Topeka including United Brethren First Baptist AME and African Methodist churches with sermon topics such as The Fire of the Spirit and The Believers Discontentment. Also listed are Bible school times, Sunday schools, memorial services and special events at Wesleyan Church Spiritualist and Christian Spiritualist groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webot
United Brethren Church
Reid
Lachew Library
Kai
AMEE
Riis
Chasaccers
East Schoel
North Topeka Baptist Church
Harrixon
Penton
Christian Church
Ha By
Pdea
B. Ransom
Chas
Willame
Kanmas City
Fillea
Nore
G. D. Olden
Sehleh
Ad Institute
Eighth Street
Jackson
An Wells
Miss Prescott
Miss Day
Holiness Union
Wesleyan Church
Third and Jefferson Sitarts
First Society of Spiritualists
Lincoln Portrail
Topeka
SU Kansae Avenue
Searing
Saisital
Paul
Topeka Avenue
James Thoms
America
Washington
Lin- Sin
Ata P.m
Shepard House Sold in Twin Vanderbilt Mansion Split
New York report states Mrs Elliott F Shepard has sold to her sister Mrs W D Sloane her half of the northerly Vanderbilt mansion on Fifth Avenue at 2 West Fifty-second Street. Mrs Sloane already owns the other half. the two sections will be built to form a single residence. The southerly house, once William Vanderbilt's home, may pass to George Vanderbilt during his life. if he dies without issue Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr would receive 7 million for its maintenance. The combined building cost in 1880 was about 2.6 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Company
President Street
Street
Balld
Srw Water Works
New York
City and Water Company
United States
Warner
Buicess
Ebbott
Yoyself
Councilman Elliott
Councilman Roundtree
Topeka
Coustie
4. Sas
Weill
Kansas Avenue
Jackson
Birth Street
Jedy
Topeka Avenue
Fabrice
Kagsos Avenue
Express Companies
Elliott F Shepard
WD. Sloane
West Fifty-second Street
Vanderbilt
Firth Avenne
Wiliam J. Vandertuit
George Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Wil
Leiter's High Mark Expects to Sell Wheat at 1.25 to 1.50
Joseph Leiter denies disputing 500,000 bushels of wheat from Bik Atay Holdings and insists he did not profit from selling or buying wheat. He forecasts prices rising to 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel, signaling strong market expectations despite confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Chiesne
Joseph Leiter
Theosophists Meet in America Convention Opens
The fourth annual convention of the Theosophical Society in America opened in Chicago with over 300 delegates from 140 branches. Notable figures from London Dublin and Sweden attended along with U S officials as credentials were examined and leadership contests loomed. A health tonic ad occupies space amid the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Theosophical Society
America
Junge
Alice Leighton Cleather
London
Warnerian Society
Prof
Bast Crump
D. M. Dunlop Derienefits
Dublin
Ireland
A. Bugren
Sweden
J. A. San
Pyramid Pile Cure Promised by Testimonials and Claims
A controversial advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure as a miraculous treatment for piles. It cites letters from readers praising quick relief after two days and claims medical endorsement, urging interested readers to send for addresses to obtain the cure from The Pyramid Drug Co and Pyramid Pile Cure being widely recommended by pharmacists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusa
Od Ara. Co
Uae
Wes
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Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Co
Topeea
J. P. Davis
Jap Jases
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Totl
Totel
A. L. Atwood
Topeka, Kansas
Colored Masons
Astor
England
Hitler
Bureks Springs
Ark
Witter
A. Meas
Eureks
Bethewith
Ticura
Geo. W. Stanafield
Sim Drug Company
Tobeke
Kan
Young MacKay
State Journal
M'Nall
K. P. Sale
Mears
Klondike Pilgrim
San Francisco
L. A. Sykes
New York City
Dawson City
Alice Blanchard
Baldwin Hotel
Price’s Cream
Shepard House
Theosophists
American Society
Swift & Holliday Drug Store
de Sue
Caltars
Jook 1Iké
Peerless Steam Laundry
Weat
Bighia Street
T. Senith
Ave Townsend
P A. Burton
Lisno
Muarsta
Audi Me
Copeland
Eneies ‘Offices
J. C. Gordon
Prop
Ness
Larsh
Kansas Ave
Zona Toilet
Zona Toilet Co
Hepathets A
Cy Jopek Ee
al Topeka Kansas
Topeka Transfer CO
FE. P. Bacon
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