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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
4
A long dispatch covers Democratic shifts and national party tensions, plus local transit policy. It mentions General Crouje, Mr. Cleveland era bonds, and a Minneapolis bicycle path proposal, detailing costs and rider attitudes and urging support for urban bike lanes.
A torn, obsolete article discusses freshets in New England caused by heavy rains. It links rising river levels to land and forest conditions, farmers, and watershed management, noting shifts in river flows and concerns about soil cultivation and agriculture.
The report covers Mohave River origins in the San Bernardino mountains California under the Aux Irrigation Company. It describes rainfall flood capacity observations across seven years using 23 rain gauges and 13 operations, noting geological formation and forest influence on moisture and water yield during extreme wet periods.
A garbled Atchison column humorously notes one man styling hair and beard, women repeating a colored description, and a preacher urging greater church giving. The piece reflects satirical takes on politics, appearance, and religious appeals amid a weekly chorus.
The State Department concludes Honduras owes indemnity for an American killed during a Honduran revolution event. Officials note the incident involved a sentinel and misinterpretation of a challenge. They cite indemnity as customary, though the amount discussed is described as low for valuing human life.
Washington reports Kansas City wins the Democratic national convention venue by a vote of 0 to 9 against Milwaukie on February 22.
Pittsburg shooter A Painter wins the amateur trap shooting championship with a 10 to Gay score of 4 bi killed and wax Gilmore, R A Weick of Philadelphia, Puriet Bradley of New York each kill 8 and split second/third money. Duryea of New York takes fifth with 1.86. Also shipping bill amendments discussed in Senate and Michigan Republican Clubs meet in Detroit.
A probate jury or court awarded Nancy J Judah, widow of Jenningy Judah, $5,008 for the accidental killing at Omaha Junction crossing. Fannie May Judah, 21, shared damages, with a total award to Mrs Judah totaling $9,100 after related claims against the Atchieog and others.
In Tenth district Lafayette Crumpacker renominated by acclamation. Notinaville hosts a convention in Wi district where Chariel Bo Latndia, a crabtae Wesminacipated by seclame, is noted. Tytianatetin, Feb 22, is referenced in Notinaville proceedings.
Prospectors near Pittsburg locate a 27 foot thick kaolin bed described as the finest pottery clay. Forty acres to be purchased to open mines, with plans to hire hundreds of workers. Local manager of the clay industry pledges full support and expects strong employment gains from the venture.
Mary Leonard Baker, daughter of United States Senator Lucken Faker, married Dr. Charis Henry Tilghman Lowndes of the Navy in a private ceremony at Senator Baker's Leavenworth home. The Catholic ceremony was officiated by Rev Mather Downey with Cardinal Gibbons approving the special dispensation. The bride wore white mousseline de soie with lace, and the couple plan to reside at Annapolis after a return to the east following a wedding train to the coast.
In Troy on February 2 a district court action filed by the State against Pool Grinstead editor of the Walbena Star seeks a 16 Server receiver to control the paper and apply proceeds to cover more than 2400 in costs and the libel suit. Judge Hardy named J. S. Lennard as receiver. plant placed in charge to settle mortgages and debts.
McPherson Kansas hosts 2 Howard Freyer celebration as a local man reconciles after his wife began divorce proceedings. The couple separated about a year ago and she moved into Dickinson County then started divorce action recently. Freyer remains in the county after the visit.
Fragments describe a scene at Heibecker’s store followed by explanations and a divorce discussion. The text lists pensions and payments to individuals in multiple towns including Leavenworth Topeka Norton Wichita Lyndon Uniontown and Emporia with varied amounts. Original widows and special decount appear in the note.
Washington February 22 the house began early sessions to tackle the Porto Rico debate. McClellan of New York opposed the bill arguing for clearer Philippine policy and stronger authority for any commission. Grosvenor of Ohio defended the treaty while McCall of Massachusetts dissented over constitutional reach in territories. The debate touched on the uniformity rule and Congress powers over US territories amid constitutional questions.
In Rome on February 22, Pope grants blessing to thousands of Italian pilgrims massing in St. Peter's Basilica. The pontiff appeared on the edifice balcony, greeted by massed worshippers as prayer and hymns echoed through the basilica. The pope then moved through the crowd and delivered benediction.
Washington February 22 A cable message was received from ik Othe code stating Captain Samuel T Langworthy died at Ealing Buluves of pernicious remittent malaria fever yesterday He was among the oldest volunteers in point of service in the retired Be Was a resident of California.
The seven year old son of Mrs. Laura Bissey died this morning at home in Oakland. The funeral for Mrs. Home Burns is set for Friday at 1 30 p m at the First Congregational Church.
The Shawnees county case Dudley v Wear and others ends in a hung jury after two trials. The 1890s dispute centers on a mortgage and claimed land partnership among Wear Veale Sherman Carnahan Campbell and others tied to Irving Place Ames Topeka. A list of 185 special questions ... failed to yield a verdict, case to proceed at a later term.
Scudder vs Scudder, a divorce suit, was dismissed in the district court after months on the docket. Mrs. T Scudder, former Mail county superintendent, alleged abuse and a straying spouse with photos. The case ends without trial as the couple reconciled and the matter was dropped.
Reports show high advance seat sales for Francie Wilson company at Crawford theater on Saturday with strong audience interest in the Stuart Trabgon engagement next Tuesday. The two engagements are among the season’s most notable, marking a welcome return after years away. Also mentions a health ad and a colonial frontier incident with Chinese forces, plus an eczema remedy note.
Nervous and despondent readers seek relief from illness. The HALLOGE DRUG CO at 110 Court Street Boston Mars offers free expert guidance on a wide range of diseases and health concerns with a focus on nervous disorders and general well being.
An alarm on kidney health warns that overwork and cold weaken function, urging readers to use Hostin's Kidney Tablets to prevent Bright's Disease and premature death. It cites backache fatigue and urine issues as signs, links American overdrinking to kidney decline, and stresses timely treatment.
Dr Holtin's Kidney Tablets guarantee to cure kidney and bladder complaints excluding advanced Bright's disease. If not cured money refunded per guarantee. Available from multiple Topeka druggists including Stansfield Woolverton Sim Wilson Waggoner Miller Pharmacy Rosser Klingaman and more, with North Topeka outlets Lacey and Arnold Drug Co.
Conductor event planners decorate Security hall for the eleventh annual Topeka division No. 179 ball of the Order of Railway Conductors. Many railroad men from nearby cities attend. Mary Griffin, Santa Fe plugin general manager, serves as master of ceremonies for the fifth straight year.
In Leavenworth County the Bailey forces have surrendered and a Curtin delegation from Leavenworth is planned. A Topeka telegram from February 22 reports solid Curtin support arranged with Senator Baker, meeting for tonight cancelled, reducing Bailey’s delegates to 23 and raising the possibility of Curtin nomination by acclamation.
V. Felt unveils a bread preservation method involving six ovens, airtight wrapping, and a dust proof paper to keep bread fresh from baking to table. The process aims to prevent loss of original composition without raising cost.
A brisk cold front tracks across Kansas as temperatures drop, with a forecast of colder nights and a possible Friday freeze. The system followed a low from St Louis toward the Atlantic, bringing south winds and light snowfall measured at two inches and 63 hundredths of an inch of water. Weather continues to show northward cooling and lower highs, while a noted remedy ad across the page touts a cure-all product.
W Dirk was arraigned before Judge Spa toe a cen Steere or Steeing coal Kirk admitted guilt and offered no defense. The judge noted the source of the coal and Kirk said he took it from a car on Union Pacific tracks. When asked why he did it he replied because I was freezing. Sentence suspended and you may go.
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