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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1899

Page

6

Paris Funeral of Felix Faure Opens National Procession

On February 24 crowds gathered as the Faure funeral began at midnight, with solemn preparations along the Champs Elysees. The casket lay in the palace chapel before a formal procession to Notre Dame, led by Gen. Zurlinden and pallbearers including M. Delcasse and M. Leleux, as President Loubet and foreign delegations followed amid military honors.

Paria Felix Faure Elysee Palace Alane Tno Palace Notre Dame Cathedral Chamis Elysees Place de la Concorde Eeure AL Deschanel Elys Ee Palace Loubet M Emil Loubet Tnd Davout Duke of Salle Des Petes Chapelle Ardente Nousehold Mike Faure Republic Francaise Patric Zurlinden Paris Maragy PALL Fureien Delcause M. Leleues Apdrine M. Lockroy Aericultur Senate M. Chaveau Dupuy Chamber of Deputies M. Deschanel Mer. Clair Chamber of Depletiog Is Army Avenay Council of State Courts of Cassa Ian Appeal School of St. Orr Eltyses Court of Rassation Vive L'Arme Place da la Con

Funeral procession through Paris for Cassation Court figures

Crowds gathered along Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries as the Cassation Court judges moved toward Notre Dame. Salvos fired on the Seine, bells tolled, and military bands played as the funeral procession reached the cathedral and the casket entered Notre Dame amid a respectful crowd.

Ion Court of Cassation Dreyfes Amott Place de la Concorde Tullieries Quai Des ‘Tuileries Quai de Louvre Quais Ie de la Cite Cathedral of Notre Dame Quai de la Megisserie We de la Cite Notre Dame Notre Dame the Hells

Topeka Auditorium Bill Clears House With 72 to 3 Vote

The Topeka auditorium bill passed the house 72 to 3 and awaits Governor Stanley. A Shawnee delegation absence caused voting confusion as some members initially opposed the measure but were later persuaded to change their votes, seemingly achieving the required majority.

Topeka Auditorium House Stanley Shawnee County

House Adjourns Over Washington's Birthday After Formalities

The House transacted no business yesterday due to adjournment issues. A split over how to record proceedings led to adopting the Tuesday continuation method, with the journal noting the committee of the whole rose, then a final adjournment until Thursday, linking the events to Tuesday’s actions.

House of Representatives Washington Psirehild Pairchild

Petition in Senate Seeks Support for Pending GA Bills

Senators Anderson Forney and Heim presented petitions in the Senate urging passage of bills to aid the G A R. The measures reference the department commander to report to the Governor and include an appropriation of 1000 dollars for the G A R museum.

Senate Anderson Forney Heim GA. R Tere

One More Effort to Secure Oleomargarine Legislation

Representative Elder introduces a measure to place Senator Lapier's anti oleomargarine bill, already passed by the Senate, at the top of the calendar under Sener orders. The bill, referred to the agriculture committee, is to be recalled for action. The resolution advances to tomorrow under the rules.

Elder House Lapier Senate Committee On Agriculture

Kansas Exhibit Reimbursement Approved for Omaha Fair

Senate Ways and Means Committee approves a 23000 dollar appropriation to reimburse Kansans who funded the Kansas exhibit at the Omaha exposition. Two years earlier the legislature refused funding, but citizens raised the money to represent Kansas.

Senate Ways and Means Kansas Omaha Exposition

Pension Day in Senate Totals 1750 in Claims Paid

Three claims totaling 1750 ordered paid by the senate ways and means committee. 1000 to Mary Usher of Topeka for a husband killed aiding a boiler move at Moeser factory. 250 to C T G Shaffer for injuries from a stabbing by a sailor at the asylum. 100 to Mrs Sarah B E Ash for injuries from a fall at the reform school. Lieutenant R Ees of the U S S Olympia arrives in Topeka to visit brother Captain J G Rees and nephew Roo H Rees. special guests Loyal Legion. legislature extends privileges to him.

Senate Ways and Meéann Committee Mary Usher Topeka Moeser Company State House C. TG. Shaffer Ity Sarah BE. Ash Reform School Rees U. S. S. Olympia Corning CP. Hers Dewey Olympia Toreka J. G. Rees Alien County Roo H. Rees Ottawa County Loyal Legion Johnston America Manilla

Salina Man Mistaken for Lieutenant in Minneapolis Welcome

Lieutenant Rees, fresh from Manila and Dewey’s side on the Olympia, visited Salina and Minneapolis. In Minneapolis a parade honored him, and his brother in law J.G. Merrill, president of the Farmers National Bank of Salina, was mistaken for a lieutenant by the crowd. Merrill refused to be treated as Hobsonized.

Washington Manila Dewey Olympia Rees Salina Minneapolis J.G. Merrill Farmers’ National Bank of Mr. Merrill Indies

Senators Visit Manhattan for Agriculture College tour

A large party of Republican and Populist senators toured the State Agricultural College in Manhattan yesterday and again today. President Thomas E. Wil hosted them in two capacities first as state citizens to view the college work and future plans, then as lawmakers to discuss appropriation needs.

Senate Manhattan State Agriculturas College Thomas E. Wil

Stanley Takes a Rest From Governing Duties in Kansas City

Governor Stanley and Mrs. Stanley with aides joined an editorial excursion to Kansas City yesterday. They attended a banquet, witnessed the dedication of a convention hall by Sousa's band, and praised the new hall as a credit to Kansas City's enterprise.

Stanley Allet Allen Kansas City Sousa

Lewelling Opposes Corn Exhibit Funding in Senate

Senator Lewelling declares opposition to Willits bill authorizing 50000 for a corn exhibit at the Paris exhibition. He says the plan faces senate opposition, stemming from W C Edwards, former secretary of state, and predicts political maneuvering to control commissioner offices for Republicans. Populists will back Lewelling in the fight.

Lewelling House Willits Senate W. C. Ed Wards Edwards Republica Ite

License Required for Live Stock Commission Agents in Kansas

A Senate bill to regulate live stock commission agents at stock yards in Kansas passed the Senate. It requires those in the business to procure a license from the state executive council. The measure aims to prevent market control by 私 individuals and protect producer profits. The license applies to public stock yards defined by 100 head of cattle or 250 head of hogs shipped in the prior year.

Senate Lve Stock Commission Kansas King Executive Council

Track Scale Bill Faces Repeated Setbacks in Legislatures

The track scale measure, revived from a failed 189% version with a defective title, would require railroads to install scales at stations handling 100 cattle cars annually. Initially sent to the railroad committee and rejected, it was revived by Mr Fairchild and sent to state affairs, which recommended a favorable view. That vote has been reconsidered and the bill likely faces another defeat.

Palreniidas Railrogd Fairchild Fairchild Resurrected It and Had It Referred To the Committee On State Affairs

Barber bill stalls on third reading in the house

The barber bill faced more delays as it moved to the foot of the calendar under general orders. An attempted substitute by Seaver was ruled out of order, appeals followed, and leadership maneuvering continued with motions to refer, suspend rules, or make the bill a special order.

Sener State Board of Health Mrr. Geissler House

Freight Petition Spawns Light Moment in Senate Session

President Richter teased over a long petition filed by Senator King. The document, about 10 to 15 pages long and three feet when laid out, gathered Cowley County residents' signatures opposing a bill for electing officers in second class cities. The scene unfolded in the speaker's chair during a committee session, as Secretary Win. Hi. Barnes of the State House watched on.

Richter Thaty* Sa Senate King Desi Cowley County Washington Hi. Barnes

Old Soldiers Debate Bills and Bridge Plan in Shawnee Desk

A congressional session opened with a United States message and a flag display. Twenty seven petitions seek G A R museum funding while Superintendent Nelson and Frank Nelson prepare as judges in the Ottawa statewide oratorical contest. A senate panel backs Silver Lake and Dover townships tax for Kaw river bridge construction.

Naugle Returns Denies Disappearance Report

Newton February 3 Lyman Naugle editor of the Wellington Voice and a prominent Populist arrived in the city and denied the dissolution tale linking him to Mrs Emma Marshall matron of the Topeka insane asylum. He calls the report false and accuses political plotters of attempting to remove Marshall from her post. He says he and Marshall traveled east but claims no wrongdoing beyond presumed indiscretion. He plans to return to Topeka to clear the matter.

Newton Lyman Nausie Wellington Insane Psylum Board Marshall Mr. Naugle Denver Linte Topeka

Wellington Journal defends Lyman Naugle in disappearance case

The Wellington Journal argues Lyman Naugle is innocent, blaming sensational reports on Mrs Naugle and her relatives. It notes Neuxie’s Denver trip, insurance transfers, church board ties, and details of Ready and Ready injunction claims framed by A A Richards to ruin Naugle socially and politically.

Wellington Journal Wnaugle Lyman Naugle Neuxie Wellington Denver Nawvele Naugle Millshall St. Louis Naugles Marshel Shawver

Compromise Reached on Army Reorganization Plan

Washington February 22 the administration and Congress reach a compromise with the minority on army reorganization based on a 100000 man force including a provisional 35000 enlistment to 1900 with a full staff corps in Hull bill. The agreement retains core features of the measure while easing fears of permanent regular expansion. The president met with Allison Hawley Platt Hanna Spooner and Carter and the accord avoids a possible extra session.

Washington Congress MIM Provisional Army Allison Hawley Platt Connecticut Hanna Spooner Carter Gadger

Firefighters Contain City Block Blaze After Six Hour Effort

Destruction swept through a tightly built business block as flames threatened adjacent stores. Firemen toiled six hours in soaked gear and freezing conditions, limiting the blaze to its origin building. Chief Wilmarth praised his crew for disciplined, effective actions that saved most of the block.

Wilmarth

Almost Criminal Poor Water Pressure in Fire Fight

Burg E Zeis criticized New Jersey Corporation for fire protection after a morning blaze. He said water streams from the front failed to reach above the second story and a single stream barely reached the third floor. He did not blame the firefighters but urged higher water pressure noting city ownership could improve protection.

New Jersey Corporation Burg E. Zeis

Chief Wilmarth to Inspect Ruins for Safe Demolition

Chief Wilmarth said this afternoon he will inspect the building walls at once and order demolition if needed. He warned the rear wall of the three story section supported by an iron girder is liable to fall and must be inspected before debris clearing begins. Some timbers hanging from the front wall are also liable to fall and must be torn down.

Wilmarth

Lighthouse in danger at South Chicago topple risk

The South Chicago lighthouse at the Calumet River mouth leans severely, sea ice and piling strain threaten its integrity. Keeper Davenport fears habitation if a storm arises before government repairs can be completed, though he remains hopeful the tower will pull through.

Davenport

Joe Reed Returns to Topeka to Settle Here

Joe Reed has returned from Maine to Topeka and plans to spend the rest of his life in Kansas. A longtime local figure, he was active in politics, served as peace judge and commissioner of electors, and is a cousin of Speaker Tom Reed. He will practice law in Topeka and has not accepted any federal or Oklahoma posts.

Joe Reed Topeka Maine Kansas Fumie Enics Pew Popela Wis Poace Tom Reed House of Representatives McKinley Oklahoma Ite

Brigandage in Cuba Prompted by Cuban Forces

A Havana dispatch reports brigandage in Matanzas province by seven bandits led by a Negro guide Vidal. Cuban soldiers under Major Arellanes overtook the group near Humilet of Curtazena, killing two bandits and wounding two. One Cuban and two bandits were killed or wounded. pursuit continued as authorities view insurgent help as organized rural policing.

New York Havana Matanzug Vidal Cban Areuelles Humilet Curtazena Matanzas

Professor Dyche Lectures Draw Legislature in Stormy Night

A stormy night could not deter legislators and others from filling Representative Hall to hear Professor Dyche discuss the state university museum and its specimens. He outlined how he obtained many items, then spoke on Greenland Highlanders and Alaska interior, followed by ticket details for Rock Island Route from Pittsburg Kansas with a grand lodge A O U W event.

Dyche Dyrche State University State University Natural History Museum Alaska

Haywood Case Closed Died After Lingering Illness

Sharon City Pennsylvania February 23 Benjamin Haywood cashier of the state treasury and ex state treasurer died today after a lingering illness. Pittsburg Kan and return four dollars eighty four cents account grand lodge AO A W Tickers on sale February 24 to 28 good returning March 6

Rock Island Pittsburg Kan Grand Lodge A.O. U. W Haywood Sharon City Benjamin Haywood State Treasury of Pennsylvania Grand Lodge AO. A. W Good

Kansas City's Pride Opens Big Convention Hall With Sousa

Kansas City celebrated the formal dedication of the Convention Hall, the second largest auditorium in the United States. Philip Sousa led concerts for a crowd of about 200,000 as the two major programs drew thousands. The 2 story native stone building at Thirteenth and Central covers rising excitement, with a seating capacity of 15 000 and room for more.

Sousa Kansas City United States Philip Sousa al Sa Souss Pryor Sonvention W Centeal Bon Feee Duc Ren Haismand Phe Huddine Sa Cnelde Bayer Etl Cmv Star Beas

Wrecks Halt Eastbound Train and Farm Talks

Eastbound Union Pacific No 2 wrecked near Weed station amid high speed sinking one Killed seven injured six passengers two crew hurt. A broken rail blamed as engine and four cars cleared the track while a rear section slid into the ditch. Two additional wrecks west of Laramie caused no injuries. Local farming talks and meetings fill the day with lectures on alfalfa hog dressing and creamery value. Local notices note speeches by Dr. DeRios and a Unity club program.

Cheyenne Wyo Union Pacific Weed Station Laramie Mutton Station Wyoming Station

Pension bill would honor widow of Revolutionary era soldier

Washington February 28 the house committee on pensions will recommend favorable action on a bill to pension Mrs Mary F Cobb of Kokomo Indiana one of eight daughters living as Revolutionary soldiers She is daughter of Daniel Cano a lieutenant in Andrew Moodys company and granddaughter of a Revolutionary patriot She has been a widow over 30 years Also an ad for Peerless Steam Laundry promises to wash colored shirts and prevent color fading at 112 and 116 West 8th Street

William J. Bryan Washington House Committee On Pensions Mary F. Cobb Kokomo Ind Patelot Lewis Bryan Bryant Therandfather Wil

Wheat Market Report Signals Strong Demand From Foreign Buyers

Chicago February market news shows wheat advancing on higher cables and foreign buyers' purchases. Weather fears and snowstorms add to volatility as May delivery estimates drift upward amid cautious selling and market chatter.

Chicago

Market Report From May Grain and Livestock Prices

Market notes show corn oats and brought market activity with fluctuating prices. Receipts reach around 9 008 cattle and sheep shipments while hogs and horses trend mixed as buyers weigh supplies and demand.

J Ogden Sees Market Quoted in New York Money Market

Fragmented OCR text discusses money market terms and dated money on call in New York. References to mercantile paper, sterling exchange, and demand notes appear with garbled phrases and illegible names.

New York New Fuck McNienally Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange

Fragmentary notices on rivers and cultivation trade

Readable fragments describe backwater cultivation, river area farming, and possible yard or dealer listings. Mentions Sallis Yade Ad Dealers and Topeka amid fragmented lines. No clear event, date, or主体 names fully readable.

Rts McPherson

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