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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
8
Police Chase a Train Through Chicago Mayhem Unfolds
Chicago officials seized the New Northwestern elevated line amid a standoff with the railway company led by ex-Congressman Wrenee K. McGann. Police halted work, seized equipment, and arrested crew as the train raced through downtown toward the Union Loop, prompting a city showdown over a January 1 deadline and a $100,000 bond to complete the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Juin R
Northwestern
Anderx
Able Works
Wrenee K. McGann
Calla Company
Rallyway Company
Nut
Lake Street
Remuinr
Wilson Street
Stillon
Trai
Ove
Wells Street
Eimman
Fith
Rally War
Mill Way Company
Ioop
At & Chamber
Raiiroad
Conner Walker
Erickeson
Union Laop Cotati
Bloody family row ends in shooting in Montgomery county
A Jan 3 incident in Trail Jah near Montgomery involves Mrs Cheek and her brother in law Thomas Tuntoh driving to Wee Darby and fatally wounding Sauls after a heated family quarrel. Eyewitnesses describe a violent confrontation with Mrs Cheek sustaining serious injuries before retreating with her companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Als
Trail Jah
Henry County
Mra
Abillie
Thomas Tuntoh
Wee Darby
Mosvard
Sarat Usin
Mira
Musicant
Dai Eeeserht Wits
Bates and Arthur Lead Philippine Promotion Slate
Washington dispatch reports the next Senate nominations will include Major General MacArthur and Brigadier Generals Bates Young and J C Bates to senior ranks. Lawton’s successor amid vacancies in the brigadier general line is planned, with Bates serving as Mindanao military governor and diplomacy tied to the archipelago’s governance. Brickysiers and Masons invite families to a Lincoln Post Hall supper and entertainment on East 6th Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
New York
Jan. S
Herald
Washington
Macatdit
Lidleiant Coronela
Aseviant
Voluneers
M. Young
Third Cavalry
Volunters
J. C. Bates
Veunteert
Ite
Larston
Con Unter
Yd Wik
Lawton
Philippines
Brickisyers
Topeka Snap Shots a chaotic city page feature
A jumble of Topeka notes from local life lists governors visiting Topeka, upcoming state shows, pneumonia cases, charity meetings and public notices. Mentions of storms dust and ice, cabinet and police updates, taxes on Santa Fe building, street conditions, and local civic events with numerous names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Peterson
Newton Teparcenaae
Todie
Stanley Hat
Wichita
Topeka
Mra Junho Coyne
Barre Coyne
State Board of chariUes
Helolt
A. V. Lindeil
Stanley
W. ‘Tt. Eckert
Eick
Tenth Avenue
Santa Fe
Denmark in a Hurry to Sell Danish West Indies
New York reports Carl Plecher-Hanser, a Danish lawyer, traveled to Washington with cables from Copenhagen about selling the Danish West Indies to the United States for 3 million dollars. He discussed risks to the Monroe Doctrine amid European interest. A Berlin Hamburg syndicate held harbor options. Denmark soon agreed to sell after the Spanish American War period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Plecher-Hanser
Thin City
Copenhagen
United States
Washington
Mck Kinley
Fischer-Hanser
America
Porto Tico
Danish West Indies
Cleveland
Berlin
Hamburg
St. John
Germany
Olney Ubourht
Lode
McKinley
Sherman
Christmas
Fay
Bradford
Naval Bureau
Whit
London
Captain Christmas
Denmark
Doctor's Prophecy on Grape Nuts Endorsed by Hanaford
Dr J H Hanaford one of the oldest physicians in Heading Masa lauds Mr Post for foods claiming Grape-Nuts equals a ton of meat wheat oats or bread in one pound. He predicts a societal revolution as the cereal spreads nationwide, praising brain workers' appeal and noting its rapid adoption. Manufactured by Postum Cereal Co Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hanaford
Masa
Post
Hanafora
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Annexation sentiment and a West Indies inspection trip
A fragment notes a majority favored annexation to the United States. It mentions the next President McKinley planning to open a four member commission to tour the West Indies for inspection upon their return to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mckinley
West Indies
Railroads advance freight tariffs meet opposition from merchants
New York reports railroads in the eastern trunk line pool have enacted a 20 to 23 percent freight rate rise. Merchants, undeterred by Attorney General Griggs refusal to seek an injunction, plan hearings with the classification committee. They argue the hike harms small shippers and may divert business from New York to southern ports, threatening an anti trust challenge against the pooling agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eastern Trunk Line
Griggs
Haltimore
Charleston
Newport News
New Orleans
Who Is To Blame In War Office Row
London January 3 British war experts debate civil versus military fault in the Tugela affair. Lord Wolseley and generals are charged with missteps while Lord Ernest Hamilton accuses high officers of being unequal to their duties. The Daily Mail notes Wolseley’s silence amid threats of cabinet changes as civil military rift deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stite
Freitch
Kanmes Avenue
Idelit
Winfielt
Topeka
Turner
Mankatota
Walter Lumis
Salvation Army
Hiawatha
First
Jefferson Streets
Waltece
Chamter I
T. Fatrennd
Snyder
Langer
Davies & Nicholson
Glen Milner
Kansas
Utah
Kansas Avenue
South House
Ben “Hitlers Hirthe
St. Louis
Topel
Western Avenue
Ouwr
Federated
Library Hall
Trepelin Drugetite
Atalnkt
Shawner County
IRA
Aminet
J. W. Hughes
Eas Hubinson
Oalis
Natiional Guard
Aly
Nai Uded
Walid
Sheriff Cook
Dover
Morning Post
Naya
Lord Ernest Hamilton
the Post
War Office
Ernest Hamilton
Lord Wolseley
Daily Mall Today
Glecmaion
Manila hemp price surge tied to port policy and market corner
London merchants welcome ostensibly to open southern Philippine ports for Manila hemp shipments. American manufacturers expect prices to rise then collapse as markets fear supply shortfalls. Traders warn of price volatility as Manila hemp remains scarce and ships from the southern Philippines threaten to flood the market once operations resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rout
Otis
Phiippines
Ciy
Manila
Guid Ke
Sipas Dents
Steelcam
Tecuth
London
Sanila
Gente
Nouthern
Philippines
Iuiy
Mantia
Two Clubs for Chicago Clash In Baseball Talks
Philadelphia magnate John T. Rogers comments on Chicago’s bid for a second American League club. He downplays a breach of the National League agreement as a bluff to permit a Comiskey relocation and says another Chicago club could aid the game, noting the city’s central role in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John T. Rogers
Chicago
Hart
Comiskey
Mr. Rogers
National league and new organization baseball row echoes cities
The speaker argues about ball clubs under a National agreement, noting travel burdens for fans on the west side and cities like Philadelphia and Chicago. He says President Hart can block another clash in Chicago, doubts wholesale raids on NL players, and cites last year’s contract renewals to hold players for the present year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrang
Chicago
Philadelta
Hart
American League
Philadelphia
National League
Did Not Filibuster Vessel Laurada Case Affirmed
Judge Dallas of the United States circuit court of appeals affirmed the Delaware district court decision dismissing the suit against the steamship Laurada. Government sought forfeiture and fines for alleged filibustering expeditions during Cuba’s rebellion against Spain. The lower court ruled the Laurada a transport not violating the Revised Statutes. The Laurada then sailed to the Pacific between Seattle and Alaska and was wrecked about two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dallas
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
District Court of Delaware
United States
Cuba
Spain
Hudes
Pacific Ocean
Sear Ue
Alaska
Abram Hewitt and Edward Cooper Boost Cooper Institute Gift
Abram Hewitt and Edward Cooper contributed 200000 dollars to the 200000 dollar fund initially given by Andrew Carnegie for the Cooper Institute. The gift supports the establishment of a mechanics art day school in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Hewitt
Edward Cooper
Cooper Institut
New York
Abram
Hewitt
Cooper Institute
Andrew Carnegie
Mechanics’ Art
Pan-American Exposition Treasurers Report Details Funds
The Panamerican exposition committee treasurer reports financials to date with 266,901 from subscribers, 2,734 interest, 2,000 from photographic concessions, totaling 841,026. Disbursements amount to 274,215, leaving a balance on hand of 167,422.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American
Butalo
Coach Jumps the Track in Pontiac Michigan
A mixed train on the Hac, Oxford & Northern railroad derailed nine miles north of Pontiac. Twenty passengers were aboard. Miss Ella Ohmer of Detroit was internally injured but expected to recover. Mrs. Sheridan of Cass City and Harry Smith of Pontiac suffered severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
Hac, Oxford & Northern Railroad
Here
Ella Ohmer
Detroit
Sheridan
Cass City
Harry Smith
Unclear Medical Claim Ad Mentions Dr Kings Cure
Fragmentary text promotes Dr Kings New and extols cures for asthma hay fever and lung ailments. It references a Mrs Grow at 731 Kansas Avenue and urges readers to start prescriptions, though many words are garbled and unclear.
Dropped Dead After Lodge Address in Chicago
Ralph Philippoon a 61 year old retired clothing dealer died of heart disease soon after completing a speech at a lodge meeting in Chicago. He collapsed in the applause as officers were being elected. Present were Kk. Ginsburg of Detroit and Vice President Max Asche of M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ralph Philippoon
Binal Worth
Philippeon
Philippiage
Wen
Lodge
Kk. Ginsburg
Detroit
Max Asche
Legal tangle hits Kentucky election board officials
The Kentucky state board of election commissioners faces a fresh legal challenge as Attorney General Clifton J. Pratt sues to remove Charles B. Poynts John A. Fulton and Morton K. Yonts from office. The suit argues a vacancy created by a resignation was improperly filled and alleges improper appointments by the governor. A counter suit by Poynts Fulton and Yonts seeks to block the governor’s appointees from taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
State Board of Election Commissioners
Franklin Circuit Court
Clifton J. Pratt
Commonwealth
Charles B. Poynts
John A. Fulton
Morton K. Yonts
Sernstor Pospts
Joudge Pryor
W. B. Bilis
Poynts
Futton
Yontz
Taylor
Powder explosion wipes out teams near Calumet river
Two loads of powder each weighing 4 075 pounds exploded near Bear Bagte river in Calumet Michigan on January 3. Jack Hammerstrom and Joseph St Louis with their teams are missing and no cause is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Mich
Bear Bagte River
Alex Hammerstrom
Joseph St. Louis
Fragmentary note on local meeting and names in Tigard
A garbled report mentions a meeting in Tigard and a list of names and actions. It references a dome, a joint effort with a conference, and a Tuesday night event. The text is highly unclear with numerous misspellings and partial phrases.
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