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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1899

Page

6

Dr Howard S Lowry Trial In Breach Of Promise Case

Kansas City reports the high profile breach of promise trial of Dr Howard S Lowry for Miss Martha Smith with the defense outlining his condition worth about 8000 dollars and the case postponed. The courtroom drew a large crowd including many dressed women as spectators.

Kansas City Siover Feady Marthe Smith Howard S. Lowry Lowry Sadye Anderson Martha Stejih Atkeyes Ey Livry Thas Mize Smith Misa Smith Martha Sethfie Lowry Alen Miss Smith Angs Bk Wneagements Arith Dr. Lowry Anderson She Ie Miss Anderson Smith-Lowry Anderson Lewry Ube

Bishops Will Stay Defeated Move to Remove Lords Rejected

London February 22 The vote in the House of Lords defeated the motion to remove bishops from the Lords. Lord Hugh Cecil proposed an amendment to make non conformist preachers life members instead, a suggestion described as embarrassing and unconventional by Arthur Balfour. The house was amused and the amendment was reserved without division.

Fotton House of Lords London Pet Lord Ballsbury Hugh Cecil Greenwich Arthur J. Balfour Lord Cecil House

Steamer Ashore Off Barnegat Reports Italian Vessel

A dispatch from Philadelphia reports a steamer ashore near Barnegat with Italian crew aboard. The Norwegian steamer Hilitur from Curaçao to New York is said to be aiding in rescue as Atlantic City relays word. Weather conditions are unsettled.

Philadelphia Wrath of Barnegat North America Atlantic City Hilitur Curacoe New York

International exhibitors at Pan American exposition tilt

Reports from the Waslisgirm committee and Sutherferd Prvamble discuss support for the Pan American exposition. The tilt appropriation outlines assistance measures and expected involvement of foreign exhibitors in the event.

Waslisgirm Wenue Committee International Expoditiors Prvamble

Kansas Editors Gather for State Library Room Opening

Kansas editorial association members filled the new state library rooms at the capitol with smiles and yellow badges. President S Dodge opened the session after delays, noting changes in publishers and a monument planned for ex Governor John A Martin. Proceedings included readings by J L Tirady and Charles F Scott and a committee was named to coordinate with the state historical society. The meeting adjourned after the 6 o'clock session.

State Kansas Editorial Association Kansas S. #. Dodge Beloit Gazette Prosident Dodge Association Pew John A. Mertin Lokramme Dodge Frank W M. McNeal Apetch J. L. Tirady Lawrence World Charles F. Scott Iola Register Morphy Chas. F Beat William Nelson D. R. Anthony Geored W. Martin J. K Hudson D. A. Valentine J. W. Morphy McAny Nenete House Uree State Historical Society Uns

Country Daily praised as the biggest little thing on earth

Charles F. Scott in The Country Daily argues the country daily is the biggest little thing on earth for country editors. He says it dominates time energy and thought, shapes a editor’s life, and can drive men to drink if they dislike work. The Kansas Editorial Association planned a Cuba Porto Rico excursion and debated county printing rates, appointing a seven member committee to draft a county printing law. 268 members travel to Kansas City for the convention with a Sousa concert and ball opening events.

Country Daily Charles F. Scott Iola Register Kansas Editorial Association Sinbad Bim Cuba Porto Rico Wariour House Cenate Ra- Hirlage H. Dodge Association Iest Santa Fe Kansas City Midland Hotel Sousa Celea Llett Leary Troy ‘Times Elliott Unseen Greece Rome Chelat Patina Calvary Uae Aix Tom McNeil Mail and Breeze Tollintt Bir. McNeal McNeal Troy Times Mall Bretge Billott Rutheist Gresce Bone Christ Kansas Walt United States

Country editor voices press as nation’s best educator

The speakers defend the country daily as an educational factor and caution that removing country press would erode intellectual motivation. They argue for the newspaper’s role in shaping morality, civics, and progress, with praise and playful jabs at rival views.

George W. Martin Named Kansas Editorial Association President

The Kansas Editorial Association adjourned after noon today as officers for the coming year were elected. George W. Martin of Kansas City was chosen president with J. W. Murphy, Toreka, as secretary and J. Trewin Gael, Holton, as treasurer. Delegates to the national convention included J. Frank Smith and W. McElroy among others. Port Scott was named the next annual meeting site, subject to change.

Kansas Editorial Association Neers George W. Martin Kansis City Secpctry J. W. Murphy Toreka J. Trewin Gael Holton Ft | Anthony Leavenworth Raney Fort Sent Alt. Cox Independence W. A. Morgan Cottonwood Falls Gomer T. Davies Concredias No A. Turner Criby Mack PB Cretcher Wichita Twherte Pleasanton WT. McElroy Humboldt A.M. Wakser Girard OM. Jokes Cedareale Mourh SM Gatterthwaite Douglas W. A. Madaris Lyndon Gen. T Smith Marysville HA. Perkins Mantation J. Q. Keyes Phillineburg Chat

Washingtons Farewell Address Read In Both Houses

Washington's Farewell Address was read in the House after the journal approval, an innovation for Washington's birthday observance. The Senate followed with readings and eulogies for Senator Morrill, with memorial prayers and mentions of French funeral invitations. Philadelphia observed Washington's birthday with University of Pennsylvania exercises led by Seth Low at the Academy of Music. New York marked the 166th birthday with a citywide holiday and patriotic events though more subdued than last year.

Congress Washington House Journal Senate Batley Tex Justin S. Morrill Vermont France M. Thiebaut Hay St. Matthew's Church Abis City Cullum Walcutt Homr Ross Justin 5. Morrill Alfred Wicklife Cromwell Chatham Philadelphia Academy of Music University of Pennsylvania Academy Oizie W. Whitaker Chorch America Seth Low Columbine University United States New York George Washingtom Maine Sons of the Revelution Daughters of the Revolution

Four Insurance Bills Recommended For Passage In House

The committee of the whole reported four Insurance Duty bills favorably including Henleys amending mutual fire insurance law Hoeur to stop fire debt ning and discounting Chimes by cash element Benefict for a uniform fire policy and Law rence for divine benevolence society recitation. Additional measures passed include Osbornes endowment fund Baker University abolishing the board of pardons Campbell police court misdemeanors Wheatley mine inspectors weights and measures at cal mines and McKeevers general statutes publication bill.

Henleys Hoeur Benefict Lawrence Osborn Baker University Board of Pardons Campbell Wheatley Cal McKeever

Senator Hesein seeks probe of state school funds

Senator John E. Hesein of Manhattan introduces a bill to establish a commission to investigate investments of the state permanent school fund the state university fund and the state normal fund and to authorize settlements of outstanding indebtedness while assessing current practices and any doubtful activities within the funds.

Jessin Senate John E. Hesein Manhattan Sénate State Permanent School Fund State University School Fund State Normal Fund Henin

Nicaragua Protests Trigger Naval Investigation to Bluefields

A Washington report says Nicaragua has offended the United States by strict cable censorship affecting agents. The cruiser Detroit, under Commander J W Dayton, will investigate from New Orleans to Bluefields and Greytown with aid from Commander P A Symonds. Protection of American interests is cited as the aim.

New York Washington Nicaragua United States Zelaya Navy Senor Corea Detroit J. W. Dayton New Orleans Bluefield P. A. Symonds Marietta Navy Department Greytown Dayton Symonds Bluefields Nicarague Great Britain London Nicarasum Canal Istuefields

Daughters of the Revolution Hear War Heroic Addresses

Washington reports at the congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Miss Susan Anthony and Mary Wright Sewall addressed the audience to support the cause. General Joseph Wheeler appeared briefly then left, as amendments to the constitution were adopted strengthening officer limits and powers. The evening featured patriotic music, speeches on soldiers and sailors, and a jubilee honoring veterans.

Daughters of the Revolution Washington Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Mancing Susan B. Arthony Mary Wright Sewall National Council of American Waimen Miss Anthony Misa Sewall Daughters Continental Congress National Society of the Daughters Fourth Artillery Sn Nations Daniel Mannite John Js. Griffiths Indiana Willian McKinsey Ue Navy Herbert Roberts Pennsylvania

Forest reserves proclaimed by the president in several states

New Forest Reserve Washington February 22 announces proclamations setting aside Teabuch canyon forest reserve in California 119920 acres Piebiske forest reserve in Vita W840 acres and Gallatin forest reserve in Montana Bouqet For Curzon London February 22 Times editorial praises Curzon decisive act as viceroy of India Supper and charades at Unity February 27

New Forest Reserve Washington Fas Teabuch Canon California Piebiske Vita Gallatin Momtana Curzon London the Times Oman Lord Curzon of Kedleston India

Packers to Be Hear In Own Defense at Miles Court

Washington February 22 Surgeon Daly repeats embalmed beef report before the Miles court of inquiries. Daly says the report is largely true except maybe the date, suggesting it may be September 1 or October 1. Carmel Davis asserts it allowed other parties time to study the report and expects notice to those named before further examination begins.

Miles Court of Inquiry Washington Daly Perfectie Carmel Davis Brite Stes Aitimr

Judge Hurd Dies in Leavenworth at 80

Leavenworth Kansas February 2 Judge T A Hurd aged 80 years died today in his residence from heart failure while sitting in his chair He was once partner of Joshua A Spencer in New York and came to Kansas in 1857 He served as judge of the state supreme court from 1884 to 1890 succeeding Justice Brewer He long represented the Kansas Pacific and later the Union Pacific railroad and acted as attorney for other large eastern and western corporations

Leavenworth San T. A. Hurd Hurd Joshua. A. Spencer New York Knsas State Supreme Court Brewer All Kansas Pacific Union Pacific Railroad

Birthday tribute to Fighting Bob Evans in Cincinnati

Cincinnati celebrated Washington's birthday with a Stamina League banquet featuring Captain Robert Evans known as Pletting Bob. Evans spoke on the Spanish American War, praising Navy courage while noting casualties, with Gen. Michael Ryan introducing him and a crowd cheering as Congressman Bramwell attended.

Cincinetti Cincinnati Washington Robly Evans Bob Wiliam McKinles Congress Spain Ors Ders

Senator-elect Depew Recovers From Illness In New York

Chauncey M. Depew, 22 year old senator elect, suffered a bronchial attack on West Fifty fourth Street. He spoke with a husky throat about a downtown political meeting and recounted advice from a source named the Bowers Peach. He joked about a whiskey and lemon remedy to steady his voice after the illness.

New York Chauncey M. Depew Fourth Street Leonchitis Hin Spenrhtess Opty Pers Dennis Shea Wah

Ashbridges Plurality Sets Record in Philadelphia Mayoral Race

Ashbridge, the Republican mayoral candidate, posts a city leading plurality of 14 768 the largest ever in Philadelphia history. His total vote 204 is the heaviest for any candidate except president. Harkins the Democrat garners 20 428 the party's lowest mayoral tally in many years. Both branches of the new city council will have overwhelming Republican majorities as results show a sweeping trend.

Philadelphia Pet Ashbridge Harkins Hoth Branchyw Reauli Epyuicks

Mawes Wolfe Funeral Held Amid Tributes and Reflections

The funeral for Mawes Wolfe was held at 2 pm at Pipite residence 212 West Thirsents Time. Elks and the Bar Association sent tributes, with many former party members and local dignitaries in attendance.

Mawes Wolfe Wolfe The Elks Mr. Wolfe Ald Postrtie Emplooyer Ghawnee County Bar Association

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