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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1900

Page

7

All for Munger Faces Party Realignments and Power Struggles

A fragmented report describes George S. Munger’s hold on Populist state machinery amid intra party jockeying. Key figures, including T. H. Martindale and Clarke, contest control at Kansas University circles, while others maneuver to influence the upcoming committee chair selection and state leadership.

Tgreen George SM. Munger Dommitvey Erie Amuways Torges Pupifist Manger Chatrain Tiddie Alunger Enid Chalemain Tor Carl Vrooman H. & Chirke Lawrance Berton Lynden Guieil W. T. Tipton Logan Munger Vm Juyer Werious Tora College Trenda Bromecourt Bjerke Gilles Eilwart Martindalh Lawrence Kansas University Lele eWlle Mr Mun John Bevides Jourcal Porter Maetindste Clarke Ty Kent Martindale Prinstations Dracon Las Mittee

Two Candidates Named in Senior Maker’s Senate Race

The article discusses candidates Lambert Baker and Frank J. Brown in the Kansas state senate race. It notes Lambert’s alleged ties and support within Republican circles, while asserting Baker and Burton are the main contenders. It mentions concerns about party factions and potential conflicts over candidate perception.

Kansas City Republicans Failing Over Appointments

A downtown Kanes City report notes Republicans vie for a fourteenth district judgeship vacancy caused by a judge's death. The appointment will go to a gubernatorial choice by popular vote in the spring election, with party factions eager to gain influence. The district leans Republican, shaping who will be named to the position.

Hepoliticam Kanes City Kan Ecv Judee Hh Dench Eprnig Irpulika Weill

Gill appoints Kansas backers to court posts amid debt settlement

Gill nominates Kansas men and allies to clerical and legal roles as he settles debts. Appointments include O A Davis of Cleveland as clerk and Lawrence H Sawyer as assistant attorney, with a master in chancery and state commissioners named from multiple towns.

Cyrze Leland Joseph A. Gil Cuiby Jude Tala Gill Kansas Lund Gr Sre O A Davia Cleveland Sennon Hanna Cuuries H. Sawyer Connernicut Luman Parker

Local Atchison clash disrupts council session

Representative John Seaton of Atchison battles threats from rival forces and fights to support Congressman Curtis amid pressure in the ward. Leland-Haller factions warn of blocking Curtis’s return to legislature if concessions are not made, prompting a tense meeting led by the presiding official.

John Seaton Atchtsom Congremman Curtis Leland-Haller Uni Curtis Trighten Ned Pith Negusize Curtis Chub Atchison

Deputy Marshal Trigs Hospitalized With Appendicitis

Deputy Marshal Trigs of the Wichita district, appointed by W Sterne of Topeka, has been sent to a Kansas City hospital for appendicitis treatment after several days of suffering. He resides in Garnett.

Spitsh Foc. Trigs Wichita Tripg Garnett W. =. Sterne Tipeka

Murdered and burned in Alabama case shocks town

An article from Birmingham reports a grisly murder near Choctaw County. Mire Jennie Jones’s mutilated body was found in a ditch, with body parts and ax wounds indicating brutal violence. Suspects include a woman with a history of abuse who was jailed in Butler.

Birmingham Jennie Jones Choctaw County Weber Butler Tablereen

Four dairies form Illinois Pure Milk Company in Chicago

In Chicago on January slates four rival dairies unite to form the Illinois Pure Milk Company to counter a proposed milk trust. Charles Era leads the effort while brokers and dealers in the city have shown strong interest, securing about 60 percent participation before the expiration of the options on March 13. The consolidation involves a major New York partner.

Chicegt Mil Dairies Iinels Pure Mil Company Chirles Aera Feht Trust Frm Uhc Ety Jeeo Pritetpal Pierre Ant Ube Cormaldation Bordua Alu Company New Vor

Patriot Priest Funeral Draws Thousands in New York

A vandalized fragment reports the Patriot Priest service in New York with Path er Malone’s remains moved to St Peter and St Paul for final rites. Notables mentioned include Benjamin Piero, Levi Morton, Bath Lowe, and ex President Harris. Governor Roontson? represented by military secretary. public attendance and warnings against counterfeit tonics noted.

New York Pony Pather Malone St Peter and St Paul Benjamin Piero Levi Pe Morton Levi Pe Morton Sgid Bath Lowe. Ex-President Herrisct Baw Roonsvett Dewitt

Death of E. T. Osborne Ex Congressmen Passes Away

Pennsylvania born former congressman E T Osborne died in Washington. He served as a Confederate superintendent at Andersonville prison. Osborne was elected to Congress from Pennsylvania and will be buried at some local cited location.

E. T. Osborne Pennaylonois Congressiman Washington Jin T. Oeborne

Harrison May Face Call for Extra Session to Aid City

The text notes Harrison will not ask Governor Tanner for an extra session to authorize city aid for Bardia. It proposes instead to rely on County Clerk Koopt and risk the court forcing Knopf to provide more funds.

Chivas Omrer Hanrrisen Tanner Caifl Bardia Toxlay

Unclear hospital incident with mysterious death report

A fragment describes a hospital superintendent and a patient death with limited details. It mentions a caretaker refusing to speak, a deceased individual named Rat, and two coffins prepared at the hospital. The text is fragmented and lacks clear attribution or a full sequence of events.

Shot Through His Hat Son of Doctor Narrow Escape

A Frobert rifle incident on Monday afternoon nearly injured Charles Lewis, son of Dr J P Lewis. A violent youth, described as the son of E Gull, fired at him point blank, a shot piercing his hat but causing no serious harm. The event prompts debate on child safety and parental responsibility.

J.P. Lewis Charles Lewis Tews E. It. Gull Lewis

Pingree to bolt. Michigan politics stun observers

Detroit January 2 reports say Governor Hagen S Pingree may bolt the Republican party affecting the next campaign. Democrats cautious, McMillan Republicans unshocked. Rumors tie Pingree to Democratic circles through close associates. Observers note his session actions lean toward helping Democrats.

Detroit Mich Michigan Hagen S. Pingree McMilan Pineres Pingree Elliott G. Stevenson Inn Dona M Dickinson

Cornish Irritated on Stand in Molineux Trial

New York January 2 Keladdi Molineux trial testimony continued as Cornish faced harsh cross examination aimed at damaging his character rather than testing prior statements. He showed irritation when questioned about his life and private matters as attorney Weeks pressed for details.

New York Cornish Keladdi Molineux Adams Weeks

Unclear Weather Forecast Entry But Winter Tone Emerges

The fragmented forecast notes a settled pattern with tonight and Wednesday readings. It indicates warmer conditions midweek, mentions a cold spell previously, and records a 15 degree minimum with a 23 degree maximum. weather outlook is uncertain due to garbled OCR.

Deaths and Funerals note Harvey Ly the son of

Death notices indicate Harvey Ly, son of Mr and Mrs HS Ohmer, died Monday afternoon at 2 20. Private services will be Wednesday at 7 pm. Body to be sent to Dayton Ohio for burial per advices from Santa Fe general offices. Weather: coldest morning of winter with temps from eight below to 20 above. light snow flurries reported. no storm.

Harvey Ly Mex HS. Ohmer Dayton Ohio Senta Pe Santa Ye Iiltuols New Mexico

December Kills May Hartville Missouri Crime Report

A fragmented December report from Hartville Missouri details a murder involving nine year old eed and a violent severing of a head connected to a plot with Jane James and John Hunter’s kin. Police hunt for a mail sack robber as a hack driver finds a feathered sack end near Sixth Avenue and Jackson. A separate note mentions a New York toy company failing with a capital issue and leadership changes including Thema Young and W Sneda.

Hartville Jane James Moore Eed Manes Lant Rishi Ars Moore John Hunter Coe Winning Corkhil Sixth Avenue Jackson New York Chien and Txiag Redifera Thema Young Inmice W. Sneda

Two Boys Sent to Reform School for Burglary

Leonard Fenimore and Allen Ayers two boys ages 13 and 17 were sent to Hutchinson reformatory after pleading guilty to grand larceny for breaking into a Meat Market at 203 Kansas Avenue and stealing $2.65 and a box of candy. The judge denied a jail sentence and ordered reform school custody, noting reform offers better prospects and parole if they remain law abiding.

Leonard Fenimore Allen Ayers Golte Hutchinson Reformatory Fenimore Avers Kansas Avenue Draker Fenimere Netman Jetmore Hagen Flaren Anid Dela Reformatory

Sworn In Cabinet Members Take the Oath in Havana

In Havana on January 2 at 11 a.m. General Wood’s cabinet members took the oath of office in the throne rooms. Officials present included Alex Sopton and Senator Sheatom, with ceremony overseen by Generals Wood Bad Chaffee and Culunda Ridesrits. The oath followed the standard allegiance to the United States while under the current administration.

Wood Havana Senor Stradine Qalace Jenny Prevent Allegian United Stat

Proclamation Abolishes Slavery in Manila Province

A naval officer arriving from Guam reports Captain Geary, naval governor, has issued a proclamation declaring the abolition of peonage and slavery in Manila Island with the order taking effect February 2. The document frames peonage as a threat to liberty and a violation of American constitutional rights, while noting the removal of Spanish priests for stated reasons.

Manila Guam Geary Poonane Leary Matsp

Boers Surprise Retreat at Dover Farm

A force of 107 Canadians from the Toronto company 200 Queenslanders under Col Richards with Major De Rougemont and Lt Tiyan set off from Belmont toward Cook's farm marching twenty miles. They faced Australian opposition near depot with two killed and three wounded.

Helmont Cape Colony Associated Press Dover Farm Toronto Company Aepot de Friuges Ure Queenalund

Farmer Gives 1000 Dollar Lawton Fund Donation

Secretary Wilson of the agricultural department handed Adjutant General Corbin a hundred dollars in gold for the Lawton fund and called it a farmer's contribution. Another donation received by Gen Corbin was a one thousand dollar check from J Pinepoint Morgan of New York.

Morgan Washington Jan Wilson Agricultural Department Adjutant General Corbir Tar Department Lawton Fund Gen. Curbin J. Pinrpoint Morgan New York

Conspiracy Triste End. Hearing Concluded In Senate

The high court hearing on the conspir ges concluded today as counsel spoke briefly before the panel. Deliberations were not expected to begin immediately and no further action was disclosed.

High Court Senate MW Guerin Poe

Speer Relieved of Debts by Court Order

Henry C. Speer, once connected with a bond brokerage and involved with western railroad firms, was relieved of debts by Judge Gragacup. Debts listed include 157,000 and 798 dollars. Pratt & Pratt previously tied to the association were discharged from related indebtedness.

Speer Abicagé Jan Henry C. Speer Gragacup Pratt & Pratt, Hl

Zion City Located North of Chisago on Lake Iohiena

C BP Crawford, holidaying in Topeka, received a telegram announcing Dr Dove's Zion city is situated north of Chisago on Lake Iohiena. Crawford, a Topeka native studying ministry in Chicago, becomes Zion college commerce instructor and a Deer Park farm family member. He will reside in Zion City and continue to Smelt re.

C. BP. Crawford Topeka Dr. Dove Zion City Ieee Chisago Lake Iohiena Crawfort Chicago Zion College Washburn College J. M. Crawford T. P. Crawford Deer Park Crawford Witt Zlun City

Bethany Matron Resigns Prompting Appointments

Mrs Florence I Walkering resigns as Bethany college matron after years of service and moves to Pittsburg Kansas to become hospital matron. Mrs MH E Vantner of Topeka is appointed to succeed her Bethany plans to reopen after a two weeks vacation.

Florence I, Walkering Bethany College Pittsburg Kansas Hospital MH. E. Vantner Topeka Walker Bethany

Bushnell Presents Last Message to Legislature

Governor Bushnell’s final address to the Ohio legislature urges careful primary election reform and notes the steady balance between capital and labor. He praises state arbitration and factory inspection efforts while calling for safeguards to protect workers and curb the influence of capital without harming lawful enterprise.

Columbus San Bushnell Ohio Boart Department of Workshop Testate Board of Arbitration

St Louis Lights Go Out as Edison Contract Ends

In St Louis the city’s incandescent lamps were turned off after the Missouri Edison contract expired. Public institutions parks and alleys from Washington avenue to Keokuk street were dark except for candles and coal oil lamps. No arrangements exist for continued service while arc lights on corners remain lit under a different contract with Missouri-Edison.

St. Louis Missouri-Edison Electric Company Washington Avenue Keokuk Street Mixsouri-Edison Company

Hotel for Women Funds Pushed Toward Completion

In New York a $400,000 subscription completed for a women’s hotel project intended to provide affordable, quality accommodations for well-supporting women. Planned cost around $809,000 with construction to start after finalizing drawings. The initiative aims to offer respectable lodging at nominal rates for its guests.

New York

Wanted Housekeeper For Widower Or Bachelor

A garbled early notice seeks a competent woman for housework with terms like mild wage and steady light duties. The ad appears in a wartime or family paper and mentions language ability and adaptability, inviting interested individuals to respond via the journal.

Tare Journal Care Journal Sonus Indy Mi Acocare Journal

Hospital ship Misouri leaves Mania with 286 sick soldiers

Surgeon General Sternsbire received a cable stating the hospital ship Misouri departed Mania on the diet ultimo bound for San Francisco carrying 286 sick soldiers aboard.

Washington Jan Sternbsire Mis ‘ Gouri San Francisco

Major Rogers Relieved as Attache in Paris

Major Alexander Rogers of the Sixth Cavalry has been relieved from duty as military attache at the U S embassy in Paris and ordered to join his regiment in the United States. The Logan dispatches from Beyerk Soveds bor 30 has arrived Mere ly to Manila.

Rogers Washington Alexander Rogers Sixth Cavalry United States Paris Hhle Oingepure Beykerk Manila

Wanted Male Help for Life of the Great Evangelist

Advertisements seek energetic men and women to take orders for a life of the great evangelist. Earn daily commissions up to 7 dollars. Includes references to Bent Semple and Philadelphia, PA. Also notes machinist positions at Capital Iron in Topeka.

Semple Ranress Gove Philadelphia

Wanted Miscellaneo us aircon cae yeti

Classified notice style listing various wanted and for rent items. Includes vague references to office space, cheap goods, winter harness, and multiple room rentals in several streets. Readers are invited to respond via city references and addresses noted.

Horns and Wife Board Tate Lacasion and Price Pare Journal J. P.S Care Journal

Registration Notice for Precinct Reorganization and Ward Changes

A chaotic OCR fragment outlines registration or election notices detailing ward and precinct boundaries for First through Fourth Wards. It describes streets and intersections in each precinct, indicating north south and east west divides, with references to Kansas Avenue, Washington Street, Tyler Street, Western Avenue, and center lines. The text is garbled but centers on official delineations of wards, precincts, and boundary lines for voter registration or municipal election purposes.

Chandler Street Victor Meas Tyler St Probate Court Shawmes County Kansas Topeka M A. Funchess Fishey Ane Aveni Senet Im Stent Wees Kansas Avenue Wetonlin Feneer Gonton Washington Kaas Waslington Fish Street Katinas Eiewyn Heventh Street Theron St Une Eleventh Street Tts Center Linn Deffarsen Strong Meisseeh Hartison Centar Iethy Culley Piercy Wrest Foweth Ward Kansan Everime Iin Avenue Marin Tyler Tyler Aireet Weetern Avenue Rulon Avenue Sones Topeka Avenue Chester Rania Vena Santine Aidan Sth Jefferson Draigth Einth Elghets Riehtn

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