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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1899

Page

6

Wooly West of Topeka in toopka Tonight gag plan

A Topeka hotel drama dispute centers on a gag naming Wooly West of Topeka in a stage scene. Phelps, manager of a New York company, seeks to fix lines while local officials argue over residence and potential modifications for audience acceptance.

Wooly West Topeka Wilson West Irving Doy- Titte Thriop Otis Uta Dowlttie Terattie Stralger Phelps New York Madison Square Garden Gowen Helen Sauvething Kan New Fork Wooly Don Aod Topieka Mr Hoyt Wichita Tenver Mr. Douilttie Hoyt

Boodle Charges Rock United Mine Workers Convention

Pittsburg January 10 bitter wrangle over credentials committee at the United Mine Workers convention resumes with anti administration charges of graft and unduly influencing votes. President Ratchford Acting President Mitchell and Secretary-Treasurer Pearce deny the charges as the Ohio locals and others threaten to withhold until a full investigation.

Pittsburg United Mine Workers Ratchford Mitchell Pearce Chatrian Keenan Committee On Credentials Ohio Sevten Sandidsten Ohloans Oltskiers Soatiers Patrick Dolan Patridn Pennsylvanie Lst Candi Glennfield

Credentials report details delegates at convention

The credentials committee report shows 627 delegates apportioned among states and territories with numbers for Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Iowa. A committee of investigation was elected to audit the books before reconvening after a recess.

Pennsylvania Uilnots Ohio Indiana St Andina Territory Arkensas Kansas Michigan West Virginia Pennessee Kentucky Iowa

Washington anxious as Manila situation viewed by administration

Washington reports state the administration sees the Manila events as serious but not alarming. President urges patience and friendly conduct to avoid clashes with natives while General Miller is instructed to grant reasonable demands. Officials link belligerence to delays in ratifying the treaty of peace and expect sovereignty transfer to the United States once resolved. Cabinet discussion also touches Cuba.

Manila Washington Belle United States Miller Peach Philippines Cuba

John R. McLean Sick In Washington

The Times Star special from Washington reports jet F H MacLeod of the Cincinnati Enquirer is dangerously ill at his Fifteenth Street home. He suffers a persistent cough and related stomach and digestive distress. Doctors and nurses remain constantly at his side as the illness is said to be aggravated by prior conditions and recent troubles.

Lewis Ohlo Sald Wwe Wus Pmeces Mvor Act Mitchell Hewan Ryan Hilnels Delana Tntorman Gee Edward McKay Columbus Ciectmati Times-Star Washington Ays Jet FH MacLeod Ower The Cincin+vati Enquirer Fifteenth Street

Cake Walk Up to Date at Crawford Opera House

A cake walk charity event will be held at the Crawford theater Thursday evening with Topeka performers competing for prizes of 10 dollars, 5 dollars, and a cake. Judges include John McManus and others, promising fair prize distribution. Admission costs 50, 35, 25, and 15 cents, and the participants will parade on Kansas avenue at noon.

Crawford Opera House Crawford Theater Topeka John McManus Chariie Hottiday Fred Shaw Frank Sim John Waters J. Z. Myers Kansas Avenue

First Golf Match Opens In Topeka At Fair Grounds

Topeka sees its first golf game at the fair grounds yesterday afternoon as Miss OConnor of San Francisco, visiting Colonel Rossington, joins Miss Bertha Chapman and Miss Grace Chapman of Chicago. Indy Pityer of the Pacific coast plays with local players Terrence Ewart David Lukin and Ed Kellam, marking a potential start for the sport in Topeka.

Topeka Fair Ground Miss O'Connor San Francisco W. H. Rossington Indy Pityer Pacific Coast Camny Bertha Chapman Iss Grace Chapman Chicago Terrence Ewart David Lukin Ed. Kellam

Woman from Grand Rapids Commits Suicide in San Francisco

Mrs. Chases McQuenan, recently arrived from Grand Michigan with husband a cat business man, was found dead in her Renton hotel room in San Francisco on January 1. Her father was a judge named Miner, a Utah figure, and the piece notes assorted random references to Herman Cohen and creditors in a fragmented federal matter.

Grand Rapids San Francisco Chases McQuenan Renton Hotel Hom McQuenan Grand Mich Je Dudge Utah Herman Cohen Kansas City Kan

Topeka Officials Question Gallatin Trip Over Hidden Money

Under Sheriff W H Williams denies being at Gallatin with Sheriff Cool and Chief Strauss. He remains faith in Chad Stowell’s confession and says he has not revealed where he traveled. Stowell embroiled in interviews about the Leet robbery and improvised statements to multiple officers and reporters.

Gallatin W. H. Williams Topeka Sheri Cool Chief Strauss Chad Stowell Tam Jesse James Kansas City Hutchinson Willams Williams Dor Julley

Topeka Carpenters Start on Four Month Costa Rica Trip

A group of Topeka carpenters led by George Lescher W F Bond and J White left for Costa Rica last night to work on a stamp mill and houses on mining property. They expect to be away at least four months with Zitscher in charge of the project.

Topeka Costa Rica George Lescher W. F. Bond J. White Flo, Papenoe Zitscher

Mutasim Elected King of Sa maa Succeeding Malictoa

A Washington dispatch reports Mutasim has been elected king of Samaa to succeed Malictoa. The election was held without trade, with Tamasese a rival backed by a sizable following. The result is viewed favorably by the Washington, German, and British governments, and consuls expect actions aligned with the Berlin treaty signatories.

New York Herald Washington Mutasim Samaa Malictoa Tamasese Qifiet Matania Tewa Tre Apis

St Paul Sighted East of Fire Island in Atlantic

New York Jan 14 at 2 29 p m the American line steamer St Paul was sighted east of Fire Island at 2 29 p m. Mr and Mrs Walter T Noble are the parents of a son Walter T Jr who will bear the name in the family records.

New York American Line St Paul Fire Island Walter T. Noble Walter T., Jr

The New Lawmakers Elected and House Organized

The opening session elected Chas. Lobdell temporary secretary and chose Osborn for chair. Osborn received 91 votes to Falfenitz 2, with remarks denoting party tensions and a wave of war rhetoric from Fairchild. Rules of 1897 adopted as the operating framework. party nominations for chief clerk and other offices advanced.

Firet Page Chas. Lobiell Brooke Sb Osborn Saling Ceibang’ Ay. Bur St Cowley Nomee Einzman Osborn Falfenitd Seaton McKeever Fairchild Osborne Gregory Osage A-Bright M. M. Benefiel Montgomery Pairchild Wlak Jaquins Cowie Beneflel Chas, Lobdell Od Pairchild J. A Johnson Johnson Willets Wilson W.a.thompson Marks Jefferson J.M. Dunsmore Shawnee Thompson Dunsmore Sha Miles Resent House F. & Johnson C.F. Hostettler Rey. Allen Buckner Mra Libby D. Schaum Pred Lewis WE. Pettingill A. 2 Wood Kev Wm. Trelan L M.wood

Kansas Legislature Pages of Members Listed in Detail

A historical list outlines Senate and House members by district and party, naming numerous individuals such as H. Richter, A. Pultop, and W. Ward, with a long roster including Populists and Republicans across Atchison to Wichita. The document presents the complete membership for the upcoming legislature with district affiliations and party designations.

Senate H. WM. Richter Citone A. Pultop Sabetha Andrews Atchison County St. C. Bi Leavenworth Pear Kansas A . Republic Kaloosa Jorosten Paola Popullat Garnett W. Fi Ryan Bousehaller Calum I Campbell Oswego H. P. Warrelly Democrat Chanute G. H. Lamb Republican Yates H. F. Sheldon Ottawa Jet Ge Sue Peruuist Meera Andean Topeka A. Stocks Blue Rap Waddam Zionn Meem Hepublicals Manhatstan George Wanna Clay Regis Ada STC Reatty Hepublerh Florence Braddock Madison J. N. Reser Salina Belleville Seapee John ” Armstrong Pnd Field Pretin Prairie Hae Anthony Bob Fe Tcter Teaysed Isaberl Pritchard Guy An Hart Nation HOUSE Oe i Donphan Heeney Atchison John Seaton J. B. Wilcox UF Jefferson W. A. McCoy A. E. Scott Leaven Bourbon D. F. Campbell Itohn Goodno Crawford—K. Loumis Crawford F. B. Wheeler Jacob Pougle Ficoneokee George W. _Whatley Labette Geo. W. Gabriel T. J. Plannelly Gregory Osaze S. Lo Heverling A. L. Brooke Butter J. B. Adams Rutter T. P. Gillespie C Chase H. G. Snyder Marion E. R. Burkholder Morris W. R. Bigham Dickinson Emil Grosser W. S. Bradbury Washington S. S. Longley R Republic F. N. Woodward Cloud W. T. Short R. R. Rees Saline S. J. Osborne McPherson C Gratton Harvey J. A. Welch W—Sedgwick W. J. Babb Ti—Sedewick J. W. Adams Sedewick W. J. Anderson Sumner James Lawrence Cyrus Newman Harpar W. F. Coulson Kiee C. W. Fairchild Barber Rooke E. EB. Smith Hills M. M. Fuller Rush M. C. Halett ap—Pawnea A. A. Thorp Edwards W. N. Brezeley Kiows E. M Reeser Frank Reeder Sheridan A. B. Shoemaker Gore E. C. Prather Thomas R. W. Bowman Atachins S. C. Martin Cheyenne J. Crosby Sherman A. A. Shelley Logan H. F. Gelester Hamilton H. Paord Ct Grant J. N. Bivona Haket and Gray J. Harper Seward and Meade G. W. Wiley Roace Stevens C. Wright

Senate reconvenes with same committees after session

President Richter reappointed the Senate committees after a dinner reconvening. The list mirrors the special session with additions of Senators Coleman and Kins to the state committee. A larger Rules committee was formed with Lewelling, Householder, Parrelly, Stocks, and Lamb. Private Secretary Henry Allen read Governor Stanley’s message to the legislature at 2:45 P.M.

Senate Richter Coleman Kins Lewelling Householder Parrelly Stocks Lamb Henry Allen Stanley

Burdened by a Mountain of Letters for Governor Allen

Secretary Allen faces days of work sorting roughly two hundred newly received letters on his desk. He expects about 10 000 more from Wichita, many seeking appointments and accompanied by lengthy endorsements. Endorsements often exceed names in importance for minor posts, while heads of departments draw fewer but weightier names.

Allen Itoo

House Pages Named for Kansas Assembly Session

The house caucus selected pages: Harry Wheatley Alvis Tallinn Chas Avery Biss Bottsford Roy C Roberts Willie Burkholder Carl Osborne Sam Ben eflel and Elmer Link. The father of Elmer Link is measured with the Twenty third Kansas at San Luis de Cuba.

House Harry Wheatley Alvis Tallinn Chas. Avery Biss Bottsford Roy C. Roberts Willie A. Burkholder Carl 11. Osborne Sam Beneflel Elmer Link Link m_easured Kansas San Luis de Cuba

House Committees Not Named Until Saturday Says Speaker

Speaker S J Osborne told a journalist that he probably would not appoint House committees before Saturday. He said the task is a big job and will take considerable time to arrange satisfactorily, though bills may be introduced in the meantime and committees can act on them once appointed.

Osborne S. J. Osborne Gay House

Governor's Message Delivered to Senate in Afternoon

The governor's message was delivered to the senate at 2 27 this afternoon with the full text to be found on the second page of the paper.

Senate

No Hope for Dingley in Washington Health Battle

Washington Jan 10 Representative Dingley remains gravely ill with pneumonia. Doctors combat the infection as vitality steadily ebbs, with little hope for recovery. The strain is severe and only intermittent moments bring recognition of loved ones amid critical weakness.

Washington Dingley

CUBANS ARE PUZZLED BY NEW EU K CASE

A detailed report from Havana outlines U S military plans to organize Cuban police under various officers including Colonel Moulton and Colonel Evans while General Lawton’s staff weighs authority. Cuban officers discuss status and potential cooperation with American forces. Gomez’s position shifts amid reorganization efforts. Controversies surround Martinez brothers and Sanguily’s influence. Spanish subjects fall under French consular care during the interregnum. Health concerns rise as Doane copes with yellow fever. silver prices surge and money circulation grows.

EU K. Case Hae Wee Tribune Havanbsys Havana Washington Ludlow Green Moulton Savannah Greene McCullagh New York Gato Department Evans South Carolina Lawton Martinex Weyleras Martinez Brothers Gomez Principe Julio Senzuilly Sanguily Spain Doane

St Louis Tailor Fights Highwayman In Fatal Duel

Jean I Labio a St Louis tailor fought a street battle with a highwayman on Lucas avenue near Ninth street. Labio clad in a diamond stud and carrying money was shot twice, once in the groin and once in the head, and died. The robber fled, police suspect assassination by a foe of Labio.

St. Louis Jean I. Labio Lahiy Lucas Avenue Ninth Street Tnititad Table Lahir Lablo Laiblo Ubeeroana Lahiv

Winifred Black Trails Frances Babcock in Love Row

Atchison Globe notes Winifred Black women’s column attacks Frances Babcock and claims John Collins lost the world for love. The piece defends Babcock’s honesty and decries Sard on her, with references to Mims Babcock and Collins’ demeanor.

Winifred Black New York Journal John Collins Francky Babcock Frances Babcock Winifred Mims Babcock Collins Miss Babcock Atchison Globe

Market Report From Chicago Highlights Wheat Volatility

Chicago market report shows wheat opening lower amid thin turnover, with local traders bullish on demand from shrinking Russian shipments and potential American sales. May futures rose briefly on early buying but faded as selling pressure grew, led by weaker nearby prices and mixed cash demand.

Chicago Yesters Amy Wivirac America Seaboard Selers Picht Fess Liverpool

Blewer prices es pigeons Choshe peayity

The notice fragment notes price or sale terms tied to pigeons and a promotional offer, with unclear details and many garbled words. It mentions a buy one offer and potential price points, but the text is largely unreadable.

Receipts Report From Livestock Market Notes

The page records livestock receipts including sheep and cattle at a Kansas City market. It lists totals for sheep, cows, stockers, and hogs with numbers and markets like Goh and Tex as sources and notes mixed up OCR terms. Strong entities include stock classes, regional markets, and price notation in a compact historical market notice style.

Kansas City Texas Orice Heecelpis

Kanans City Produce Market Wetensile Summary

Kansas City produce market entries show fluctuating receipts from Chicago and Omaha. Notes mention eggs, wheat, and various city references with limited legible figures and destinations.

Kanans Fas Liverpool Wellower Chicago Kansas City Hlictvers Omaha

Fragmented OCR New York Market Notice and Classified Snippet

A garbled OCR fragment lists market and newspaper items including money market notes, sugar, bread, and cotton market chatter. It mentions rental notices and a few addresses, with references to classified ads and a January publication date. The text remains largely unreadable, but suggests typical 1920s New York newspaper page content.

Proposals for Building Committee Meeting Notice

Roop of Escmiie 0 es The building committee will forty Rha for use Center wen z ae Pane ot wit ar i pare ee aye Umil 2 pm. January ho 1, first bushed in te i Soden January foun, reserves the right to re ason ww. H. WILSON, Committee. Stace Chalten, January ho, 1.

Escmiie Grnance H. Wilson Stace Chalten Tei Soden

Proposals Open for Sumner School Bids at Northwest Corner

Bids will be received at the office through September for a Sumner school project near the northwest corner of North Street and Western Avenue. Purchasers may submit five dollars as a deposit. Abella? and the board announced the process, inviting bids and noting the terms.

Otriog Board of Amration EAT Pegie Seussment Sumner School Pete Arth Street Abelaa

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