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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1898

Page

4

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The Best Pavement Opinion From New York World

The New York World lauds asphalt paving as essential for New York, warns against scrapping a prudent municipal policy, and argues that economic, public health, and progress benefits justify broader use. It contends asphalt improves streets, justifies cost, and cautions against retrogression in public works.

New York York Strone Eve York

Railroads Consolidation Rumor Sparks Market Talk

The weekly financial circular notes possible consolidation of major rail systems. C B & Q and M & T reportedly exchanged views on a merger, with M&T seeking four percent preferred stock and Burlington weighing terms. The item reflects broader railroad finance trends and market speculation.

Henry Clews Clees Wall Street MR & T

Notable Figures Across Ages and Eras

A fragmented column highlights George Sewell Boutwern as a long political figure tied to veterans and a nod to war era achievements. It notes Dr. De Leasops wife’s pension and mentions various historical names, emphasizing public life, pensions, and literary aliases without cohesive narrative.

Bearded Cornellius Van derblit and Family Tangle

Fragmentary tale mentions Tania and Le Jean Charcot with Jeanne Hugo, a life as specialist, and a young Dr. Charcot receiving pay. It notes Ex Chief Crowley of San Francisco honored by Chinese government with a banner for fair treatment, and Secretary Long’s remark on resuming Cuban port trade, with old congressmen recalling Havana bombardment.

Tania Cornellius Vanderblit le Jean Charcot Jeanne Hugo Daniet Jean Charest Dr. Charcot Crowley San Francisco Chines Pekin Sar Francisco

Booker T Washington letter to Louisiana convention urges fair ballot laws

Booker T Washington writes from New Orleans urging Louisiana to adopt a just election law that safeguards both races. He argues restricting the ballot to intelligent voters benefits whites and blacks alike, promotes education, and aims to create lawful, prosperous citizens through equitable schooling and voter rules.

Booker T. Washington Constitutional Convention of Louisiana New Orleans Tuskegee Alg South

Richard Le Gallienne Greets New York Audience at Lyceum

Richard Le Gallienne, the new apostle of aestheticism, made his official bow before a New York audience as the Lyceum theater fund presented a matinee. His delivery pleased. he read selections from Book Bills of Narcissus and performed several poems to appreciative applause.

George Muncaster Amd Tagk la Galla Jove

Federal Court Reversed in Grice Habeas Case

The United States Supreme Court reversed a federal decision involving William Grice and others under indictment in Texas for alleged violations of the gutitrust law. The court held the federal court interfered in granting a writ of habeas corpus and remanded the prisoners to state custody without addressing the merits of the gutitrust claim.

Washington William Grice Texas United States Supreme Court Federal Credit Court

Union Pacific Faces Immigrant Trade Dispute

Chicago Feb. 2 The Union Pacific road is said to pay a $13 commission on immigrant business to California. Western immigrant guard and steamship lines threaten to shut Union Pacific out of immigrant traffic unless the payments stop at once. The authorized commission on this business is $4.00.

Chicago Union Pacific Road California Garenit Ireba Atanees Union Pacific Trafic

Pruning Knife Used In Sundry Civil Estimates Cut Down

The pensioning bill details deep water and river harbor appropriations. Major items include Humboldt Bay and Savannah projects, Cumberland Sound, and multistate river work. The public buildings and coast survey funding rise modestly while the Paris exposition plan authorizes a commission and expenses not to exceed 520000 for the event.

Ieee Te Creental Deep Waterways Commission War Department Paria Humboldt Jar Calif Savannah Sable Pass Texas Datush Minn Oakland Calle San Pedro Acoidance Locks and Dame Allegheny River Monmont Gaheta River Weet Vo Cumberland River Nashville Kentucky River Louisville Davis Island Chicago Keweenawa Bay Lake Superior Mississippi River Cito St Paul Missouri River St. Paul Pasers Clio Carruthersvilla Midouri River Slows City St. Joseph Litt Boise City Tia Buffalo Chicard Cheyenne Denver Cot San Francisco Alaska Alaaka Tiny iSlande Thy Bil Piris Exposition United States

Croker With The 400 Guests At Perry Belmont’s

King Croker and his wife visit Perry Belmont's in New York amid social elite. They pass through the door, mingle with Astors Cushings Gerrys Fishes and others, sharing stories and remarks about Melba and races, while the king’s presence draws attention to social gatekeeping and entry norms.

New York Perry Belmont King Croker Democratic Club Firth Avenue Perry Belmont Astors Cushings Gerrys Fishes King Johnny Carrol Melba

Water storage plan to supply Winslow and surrounding lands

Col Bergman, superintendent of the territorial penitentiary, will inspect a major southwest water storage project at Hay Lake. A 1,400 foot altitude, 300 acre reservoir is planned to supply Winslow Arizona with water power and electricity for the town and the A T and S F shops, plus irrigation for 59,000 acres.

Arizona Santa Fe N. M Col Bergman Territorial Penitentiary Winslow Avi Hay Lake Bik Company 2

Tucson Carnival Plan At City Board Meeting

Citizens of Tucson Arizona prepare for a big carnival after a city board meeting chaired by President Donan. Letters from Gen Otis and Col Sumner offer troops and bands to participate. A five member committee will handle details and act on proposals.

Tucson Arizona Ariz City Board of Trade Donan Gen. Otis Department of Colorado B. V. Sumner Fort Grant Ona Binets Stenenaia Kansas

New Dress Skirts and Fabrics in Up-to-Date Styles

A sale description of women’s skirts in many fabrics and finishes. Includes prices from 75c to 3.98 and notes on Windsor Cretonne, Chambry, and cambrics. Highlights 300 plus skirts, finishes, yokes, belts, and ruffles, with references to displays and in-store promotions.

Hosiery Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Ladies Hoses

A local retailer announces a limited week sale on 118 dozen ladies cotton and lisle hose acquired from a manufacturer at below value. The lot includes wool and cotton hose, with many items priced around 25 to 50 cents and select pieces up to one dollar. Special values invite customers to clear stock before spring lines arrive.

Ribbons for Spring On Sale In A Choice Line

A local shop displays a broad spring ribbon selection including Fancies and Plains in various widths with checks plaids and stripes. Prices range from 25 cents to 65 cents per yard for different qualities, plus sash ribbons and ribbon ties with fringed ends and Mull and Netting Ties at multiple price points.

Savon Iris Blanc Toilet Soap Offer

An old style sales notice advertises three cakes of Savon Iris Blanc Toilet Soap in a box for a nominal price in Q Cents, promising value and convenience to shoppers.

Waterworks shutdown risks mail service and railroad supply

Arkansas City neighbors report the closing of the waterworks to interfere with the U S mail. Missouri Pacific Prisco and Anthony branches rely on city water. Santa Fe plans to pump its own water from its shops well if the system remains shut. A Fort Scott citizen suffers a paralytic stroke. Finney County lists two acting superintendents.

Arkansas City Fe H Sterworks United States Missouri Pacific Prisco Anthony Branch Santa Fe Tt Han

Major Peck is Stricken in Fort Scott

MajorEl t Peck deputy internal revenue collector for Kansas is stricken with paralysis at home in Fort Scott He fell and sustained a head wound Doctors hope for recovery He has been a political figure since Barrison era and served in the Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry earlier. Also notes on county office changes as Mrs Rowan delays and VanScholack takes charge before a dispute over the office is settled. Fort Scott adds a new chemical engine and tank for the fire department with a 68 gallon tank and 200 feet of hose planned to rest at the center of the road and use carbonic acid gas.

Fort Scott Elt Peck Internal Revenue Kansas Jastte Barrison Makinics Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry Wes Rowan de Uty Mullins Ron Resister of Deeds Mr. VanScholack Ihe Ausman

Drunken Sunday brawl in Little Russia ends with arrests

A matinee in Little Russia Sunday night featured a Russian company led by Jacob and John Spalin Adam Desch and Kasper Jacobs. A brawl broke out in the district east of the Santa Fe junction with fists and clubs then police arrived and four men were hauled to police station. They were released after sobering up.

Russia Jacob John Spalin Adam Desch Kasper Jacobs Polles Station Santa Fe Junction Jacob Spahn John Spahs Kasper Jacoba Jenkins Gordon Spain Brothers Cross’ Jewelry Kenses Avenue Topeka

County Board Considers Appointing County Superintendent

The Board of County Commissioners met in a special session to decide on appointing a county superintendent to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mrs. Gilte Ts. Mi eo McKeever had previously removed her sister Mrs. McD. Rowan as deputy county superintendent.

Gardenery Independent Rilay met_waek Board of County Commissioners Gilte Mi Eo McKeever McD. Rowan

Dwarf Chickens and City Notes Across Kansas Towns

Brief items from Cimarron Burlingame Sterling and Topeka noting a four year old's fondness for a dwarf chicken and a pastor, a house fire near Santa Fe depot with 1300 loss, Knight Templar ball advance notice, Santa Fe route trains to California, and a testimonial for Béres Little Giant Pills addressing long term constipation and indigestion.

Cimarron Ruth James Crawley P. W. Dore M. I. Church Burlingame Ohio Fouse Santa Fe George W. Sheppard Sterling WI E. Chutes Topeka Knight Templar

40 Years Occupation Sufficient to Settle Title, U S Supreme Court

In a St Paul land dispute, the Supreme Court upholds the transfer after 40 years, ruling the title cannot be disturbed due to lack of orphan court consent at the time. Justice Brown notes the land’s value climbs from under 200 dollars to nearly a million with improvements, and affirms the eighth circuit ruling against Mrs Wetzel.

Supremes Court Washington Justice Brown Utreme Court of the United States Elizabeth Wetzel Minnesota Hallway and St. Paul Brown Teylor Bowghe Eighth Circuit Wetzel

Topeka Woolen Mill President Says Wool Shortage False

President George Neil of the Topeka Woolen Mill declares reports of wool shortages are untrue. He says there has been no difficulty securing wool and the mill is profitable. Also notes ongoing cleaning, collections, and satisfactory operations.

George Neil Topeka Woolen Mil Company

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