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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1898

Page

5

Injunction Sought Over East River Bridge Bid Plans

Carnegie Steel seeks a temporary injunction in New York Supreme Court to stop bids on bridge work and plans set for February 28, alleging that the specifications favor open hearth steel and restrict competitors. Justice Chase reserved decision. McCormick admitted.

East River Bridge New York Justice Chase Supreme Court Carnegie Steel Works Erpan—Ne David W McCormb Gallusion

Harrison Addresses Union League Club in Chicago

Ex-President Benjamin Harrison spoke at the Auditorium in Chicago on February 22 at the Union League Club celebration honoring Washington. The meeting drew prominent civic figures as Harrison delivered a talk titled Obligations of wealth.

Talia Union League Club Chicago Benjamin Harrison Union Club Washington Igom

New Bedford Strike Causes Dual Impact on Mills

The New Bedford strike disrupts production at Bacons and Center Point mills, drawing attention as skilled operatives face uncertain future. Both sides press to end the walkout, with center mills cutting back and workers holding steady amid tense negotiations.

New Bedford Baston Mass Patton New Tedford Barco Wither Pines Fims Tapiat Centeretiie Bedfort Manufactoe

Gladstone Nearing Home Visit at Marlborough House

Gladstone and party travel to Bournemouth after a stop at Marlborough House en route to the station. The group inscribes their names in the visitors book, noting a prior visit by the Prince and Princess of Wales. The item blends a royal visit anecdote with scattered regional notices and a brief state fiscal update.

Marlborough House London Bir Mia Glad Stone Bournemouth Feraliroad Station Princess Wulea

Indiana Populists Return to First Principles

Indianapolis Feb 22 Three hundred Populists from diverse factions met in a state convention. Delegates from every Troibane ilstrict were sent. The new state committee named claim authority and urged abolition of all money to national banks. They call for government issued money at 1 percent interest and mortgage notes secured by occupied land. Referendum and initiative are urged, with reforms to telegraph and telephone tolls, and lower passenger rates. They oppose taxation without representation and seek female voting rights. The group endorses liberal pension policy and payment to soldiers, while criticizing Cuban policy but urging immediate independence for Cuba.

Indiana Indianapolis United States Wflend Cuba Uberty

A Strange County Jail Case Ends In Dire Predicts

Michael Delsro a Covington brick and tile maker aged about 49 was jailed for drunkenness after locking his cell door with a wire nail to prevent escape. He then reportedly became insane, consumed part of his jail mat, drank water to swell it, and required medical attention as doctors feared possible death.

Cincinnati Pep.t Michael Delsro Sixth Alain Covington Guy Ackman Desaro

Butter makers parade greets Kansas dairy guests in Topeka

A long Topeka welcome for the National Creamery Association conven tion featured Governor Leedy Secretary Coburn and Mayor Fellows on stage. Delegations from Kansas Nebraska Iowa Minnesota New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston and others arrived by special trains with bands and a grand march through town ending at the convention hall. The Iowa delegation won the best appearance prize. Minnesota took second.

Leeidy Coborn Fellows CB H. Pattison Irving Paul Philadelphia Washington Kenty Sehd Chia Mir Ray Kansas A. E. Jones Oakland Topeka Kensas F_ DL Coburn State Board of Agriculture Canaan Kannas Nature Minneapolis Orange County Herkimer County Agricultural Kansas Pattison Abilene Dickinson County Cxtameries Wecome J. E. Nissley National Association Cordaily Mr. Nissley C. E. Bennett Town Rock Island Bridge Uelr Delezaenn Minnesota Boston Chamber of Commerce Philadelphie Butter Board Boston Butter Board Hawkeyes Iowa New York Mercantile Exchange Chicago Butter Board Manhattan Luetgertville National Buttermakers’ Association Kansas Avenue Iustenluns Kansas Creamery Company Kansas City Nebraska Oklahoma Tawans New Yorkers Minnesota Cat Lad Philadelphia Butter Board South Dakota Butter Makers Missourians Tenth Jackson Tackaon Quincy Convention Hall John J. MacDonald Wiliam D. Edson WP. Drennen L. H. Stephens, Jr WT. Robinson A. Whittington SS. Swartley George W. Woodside Charles Miller Jacob F. Millar PW. Kiefaber Frank H. Elis Wm. Fuillerton J. M. Shaffer Wm. Mathieu Berbert H. Grown Wm. P. Brice Samuel ©. Kennedy H. Reed C. B. Pitt Jonn S. Moris Follwing New York Detention L. ‘Tabor Ollie McRonald Malcolm B. ‘Townsend J*. RE. Lambes L. F. Bernhols Af. V. Parking John Scholl M. O. Phelps S. C. Gernet Lorenzo Benedict B. Ziromer Boston Francia Batchelor EA Eldritee Horace Henshaw M. C. Ciford D. M. Bosher

Creamery Treasurer Report and Minnesota Delegates in Kansas

Hudson M A Bow reports the Creamery Association treasury in prosperous condition with 4 020.69 in contributions and 138.67 in advertisements. A Kansas trip tale follows about Minnesota delegates in Kansas climate, featuring H C Hanson from Cooleyville and a boy heckling about the warm sun and heavy fur coat.

Creamery Association OTL J. EB. Nitstey Reed Minnesota Kansas H.C. Hanson Cooleyville Minn Hanson

Creamery Convention Draws Immense Crowd at Hall

The Creamery Buttermakers convention drew a packed crowd last night with a busy machinery hall and overflowing auditorium. W K Boardman spoke on butter business and state or national support. Rev F S Blaney’s paper on occupation was read. Prof Clinton D Smith showcased dairy cow development. Attendance near 14 000 by noon, though figures are uncertain with earlier estimates and crowding issues noted.

BR. OH. Brigham W. K. Boardman Nevada Iowa F.S. Blaney Abilene W .H. Fitts Belleville Clinton TD. Smith Michigan jonaRy Vchire Sabo

Parks for President Minnesota Delegates Back Parks for President

Minnesota delegates rally for candidate Parks in the Creamery Buttermakers’ convention. Parks, of Owatonna, is the current president of the national dairy association and in line for promotion. E B Williams calls Parks one of the state’s best, practical and enthusiastic leaders. The Minnesota group aims to elect him if possible.

Minnesota Parks Eiroling Creamery Buttermakers Owatonna Minn Fie E. B. Williams State Dairy and Food Department Oils Great Organization Mtr. Parks Posalbie

Sioux Falls Chosen as Lead for Creamery Convention

Sioux Falls, S D, vies for the next national creamery convention with a Yellow badge bearing Sioux Falls 1899 gaining favor among delegates. Dakota interests including Leon o N Hunter Sudec G Keith Gen Schlosser and others from the Daily Argus Leader push the bid as Midwest states Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and Dakota appear ready to unite. Weather notes from Chicago predict fair conditions for Kansas with colder east portions and northwest winds.

Sioux Falls S. D Dakota Iowa Minnesma Nebraska Leon O N. Hunter Sudec G. Keith Gen. Schlosser Dakota Newspaper Union John Coman Daily Arsus P. Sherwood J. E. Patton Stowx Falls

Local happenings mix during busy week opener

The town starts Tent registration on Route 30 while council races heat up with Be Merriam vying for Third Ward seat. A parade draws crowds as various officials travel, meetings are set at First Congregational church, and cultural events unfold amid shop notes and local notices.

Rte Karis Axenic Pentre Oakland Be Merriam Third Ward Dame Pun Shute Fe Chicaeo Shawnee County W. C Thursdey Joan Humgartner War i ‘Street Han George Sheraton Atrs Lelia Groom Car Service Department The Santa Fe Missouri George Serrigo YOMAW Piramenta Haste BP Kure Valley Baits Journal May Tonry Laiptad

Fragmentary notices hint at street and teaching roles

A garbled report mentions a man and a street commissioner, with hints of gas costs and street repeats. It also notes Prof Flehard A and a teacher in a Turreneigh school, plus a Leach brat and a new Archeological Institute member in the United States.

Simeke Rumeny Flehard

Topeka man seeks western near transfer station home

A Topeka business man wishes to buy or rent a nine to ten room dwelling west of Kansas Avenue within three blocks of the transfer station. Seeks fur and heat hot water, yard space, and reasonable price. Address Journal office. Tickets information for Arizona and New Mexico excursions available via Fulton depot agent and Whitmore Bros. Barbers.

Topeka Kansas Avenue Gret

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