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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1900

Page

6

Woodruff Boom Delights Detroit Crowd at Public Meet

In Detroit last night a large audience celebrated Woodruff with cheers and ovations. Notable figures from New York and Ohio appeared, including Wardraft and Nash, as speakers praising his long public service and urging continued leadership. The event featured gallery displays and patriotic decor as attendees expressed support for Woodruff’s future.

Detroit New Fork Furker Graveal Shaw Lovey Pingree Heme Galeries Ble Armory Deaumutiuirs Washinstie Precident Mekintes Admin Lewey Irenetale Aleer Eelling Aswala Gs Ie Nash Ohio Washington Woolruf

Spark From Pipe Triggers Miner Deaths In Monongahela

An explosion of giant powder in Monongahela Pennsylvania on February 23 killed two miners and gravely injured a third. Names listed include KGNT and PEZZONE with injuries to DORAL and Lora. A woman named Gethin suffered burns. cause suspected to be a spark from a miner’s pipe.

Monongahela Iell KGNT Pezzone Jolun Doral Peter Lora Airs

A Blow to Scranton Coal Mines Hit by Shutdown Orders

Cranton Kansas February 22. C J Devlin of the Carmel Coal company testified that orders to shut down mines Wand 12 and 16 were to supply seasonal fuel for the railroad. He said security contracts caused the closures and railways offered no prospects for revival. Two mines will be closed, about 60 families affected, many longtime residents and property owners. Devlin said about 180 miners would be displaced in Toluca.

Cranton, Knn C. J. Devlin Jtsidene Att. Carmel Coal Company Farsent Minige Corporation Ehkfci No Gomisha Ab Devlin Minee” Committee Serantin Deviln Hex Toluca

Purcell Acquitted on Riot Charge in Union Drive

Purcell of the Unite Mine Workers is acquitted of leading riot while organizing the union at the Brocier mines near Williamsharo Kentucky. Jury returned verdict after a brief deliberation. Also notes coverage of the American Newspaper Publishers Association meeting in New York. A light aside invites readers to a Grand show featuring Joe Morgan impersonating someone’s aunt.

Willamsharo George W. Purcell Unite Mine Workers Purcell Wat New York American Newspaper Publisher ® Association A. Kauffmann Washington Star

Santa Fe Curtis Club Organizes Shopmen Rally

About 100 Santa Fe shop workers meet at the old court Howe to organize a Curtis club led by James Mullen with John Chaney and T F Doran speaking. Over 850 men sign the rolls as the group vows to support Charles Curtis for congress, elect officers, and keep the club active in Shawnee County.

Sagin We Shop Old Court Howe Santa Fe Curtin Club Saate We Shops James Muleen Bolitichine Hie Andy John Chaney T. B. Dorur W. Stevenson Welock J. W. Gibbons Recermerve Gahonn Curtis Club Charles Curtis Santa Fe As Td Do Chia James B. Mullen Charles Wrench Mr. Mullen Charles Curti Charlie Curtis Kansas Charles Carta Congress Flist John T. Chaney Shawnee County Curtis Chuy Chas Senate Republican Party Chas Curtis T. F Doran Cheney Atchison Chix Curtis Chas. Curtis W. C. Stephenson Chan Wil Aiwage Ol Larson Miker Chas Corte Mr. Hardy Tom Tiave Weber Syd Dave Myere Elimah Curt Jens J. Gibbons Heme Mamary Asta Elajind Cupita Fairy & Repubness Congressien Rex Sahta Therane Chas. Murtis Grabens Chad Curis Mosusdor McNair Inmex Swat Bru Cyrun Guinre Otto Saree Rna Win Qurrio Saith al Pond J. W. Gi Votes Iseacson Gurbuck J.ike Prien Martin Rearedou Carl Dean AL Chambers Stoce Himes Hobert Ford Amberyard Dave Myers A. C Soles Bagianee Q Hillett Gilbert Stusser Joe Snebler George Farter Conerd Lewis Peachier Witten Robert Robert Easts shop y Ptaamarhe, water service; Eid, + Folley Engineers Chas. Swanson Gasubeds Alto En Motion Atr. Gibbons Club Santa Fe Curtis Club

Carnegie's Defense Conference With Steel Company Chief

Andrew Carnegie and Charles M. Schwab held a lengthy conference at Carnegie's New York home regarding the litigation stemming from the Frick sales. Schwab then departed for Pittsburgh to coordinate defense plans while Carnegie stayed behind. They would not discuss details, promising only a formal legal statement later.

Steel Company New York Andrew Carnegie Charles M. Schwab Carnegie -Steel Company Carnegie BH. O. Frick Schwab Pittsburg Schwa Steel Pittsborg Curnish

Miracle Kidney and Lung Cure Advertised in Kansas

Claim touts relief from kidney bladder disease and diphtheria in minutes via Dr Thomas Eclectics. Cites testimonials from Evangelical Lutheran Seminary affiliates and Kansas pharmacists. Promotes miracle recovery for chest pain cough and lung ailments, urging purchase at drug stores nationwide.

Thomas NM. H. Kasper Evangelical Luthera Seminary Addin Ms. Welters Kansas Petticoai

Fire destroys business area in Bradford blaze

Bradford February 2. The business portion of Greater Hazel was at most destroyed by fire for the second time in two years. Buildings burned include the General store of H C Taylor, the City Drug store, the post office and K T M hall. No loss estimate available.

Bradford Greater Hazel H.C. Taylor Pustative T M. Hell

Kurdish revolt in Kurdistan threatens Persian rule

New York reports detail a Kurdish uprising in Sidwouthh Boulak led by Hikan Dabowkri Maghour and Beleadas against Tehersa. Rebels demand provincial autonomy and a kurdistan governed by their own leaders while Iran faces treasury strains and shifting governors.

New York Kurdistan Russia Persia Sidwouthh-Boulak Tehersa Hikan Dabowkri Maghour Beleadas Mir Kurdtan Sqnwouteh Manowicher-Miriza Mishir Ladhker Asérbeideohat Manuuteber Ssawoutch-Doulak Mishir-Ladhker Munottcher Semid Khan Cits Pabris Musa Smeana- Teck Tate Nancy

Mrs Lawtons Thanks For Home Fund Aid From Nation

Mrs Mary Lawton of Pewee Valley Kentucky writes to General Corbin on February 18 1900 thanking the nation for a home fund gift. She says such kindness cannot be repaid and expresses deep gratitude noting it relieves the anxious thought Henry would have had and that life will find comfort in the remnant.

Washington Lawton Pewee Valley Corbin Henry Hatton Mary Lawton

British Vice Consul’s Son Attacked by Mob in Beyroot

A mob of Mussulians wounded Abela, son of the British vice consul, at Sifon and surrounded the consulate in Beyroot Syria. Troops were dispatched and the consul general rushed to the scene to assess the disturbance.

Beyroot Syria Abela Sifon

Passengers Reach Shore After Steamer Iowa Collision

Party travelers aboard the Goodrich line steamer Iowa spent the night out beyond the harbor after a break in the harbor due to ice. They reached shore at 6:40 this morning as a rescue effort began, hampered by snow and a northwest gale. The vessel was not materially damaged.

Chicago Goodrich Line Iowa Milwaukee Thesday Boraime Eul

Kentucky Lawyer George M. Duyte Dead in New York

News reaches Louisville of the death in New York City this morning of George M. Duyte a leading Kentucky lawyer and former leader of the Palmer and Buckner movement in 1896 He aided the Indian apis campaign and served as state warden for the National Democrats He was a member of the Humphrey and Davie firm Elks show is not grand this evening

Kentucky Louisville New York George M. Duyte Tavie Palmer and Buckner

The Star Grocery’s Wholesale and Retail Prices

The Star Grocery on East Sixth Street advertises wholesale and retail sales with low prices on flour and staples. It highlights Straight Patent Flour 85 cents per 50 pounds and White House Flour 95 cents per sack, plus a broad list of groceries and savings. Customers can earn two blue premium stamps per 10 cent purchase and 20 cents per 100 in cash or merchandise.

White House Topeka

Dissolving Masonic Mutual Insurance Fueled by Losses

At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge objections arose to dissolving the Masonic Mutual Insurance Society. The fund had dwindled as new members slowed, and after 40 or more losses the society faced being swamped. A motion passed to turn policies over to another company, preserving some value for older members unable to secure new coverage elsewhere.

Henry C. Loomis Winfield Grand Lodge Masonc Mutual Insurance Society Masonic Fraternity W. M. Saver Jennings Tophika

St Bernard Found After Phoenix Club Disappearance

A valuable St Bernard once linked to the Phoenix club has been found. Tetentive Gilmore reported the dog’s sighting in North Topeka and followed it to J. W. Miller’s home on North Van Buren. Miller said the dog did not belong to him but had been there about three weeks. A Miller child had earlier walked with the dog while waiting for a car near Seventh and Kansas avenues. The dog then accompanied the boy home, leading to its return search by Miller for the rightful owner.

St. Bernard St Bernard I. R Ox Hire Mr. Miller Bengerius

Menace to a Trust And Milling Stock Holders Move

Ora M. Jewell petitions New York Supreme Court to restrain transfer of her preferred and common stock and bonds in Hecker Jones Jewell Milling Co to derail a flour trust. Hearing postponed to February 2% with $41,000 tied to her stake and named defendants include Thames A. McIntyre Franklin Trust George H. Southard William A. Nash United States Flour Milling Co and Hecker Jones Jewell. Jewell seeks annulment of the trust agreement and return of securities while the trustee resists.

Jacob Amos Jewell Hecker—Jones-Jewell Milling Company Franklin Trust Company Flour Trust Central Trust Company Sour Trust Fiist McIntyre, Southard, Nash and Moller United States Minneapolis Milwaukee Duluth Paints Hecker-Jones-Jewell Milling Company Four Trust

Indoor Tennis Opens National Championship in New York

The national lawn tennis Indoor championship began today at the Seventh Regiment Armory in New York City. Twenty four entrants compete in singles with many leading players from major colleges, including Yale’s Hackett and Harvard’s Tallant who toppled expectations in early rounds.

New York Regimrent Hackett Yale Aflen Chicago Hugh Tallant Harvard

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