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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1898

Page

7

Startles Machine Men Judge Refuses to Quash Many Indictments

Judge Waterman denies motion to quash indictments in forty slot machine cases. Defendants ordered to stand trial. Expectation grows that many saloonkeepers will plead guilty tomorrow as motions are denied and evidence links participants to maintaining machines. The State Journal notes local business ads and transport features within the issue.

Waterman Chirac Jan. U Tima

Hanna Telegram Shifts House Debate Over McKinley Era

In Washington on January 14 the House debated Senator Hanna’s election after Missouri’s De Armond read Hanna’s telegram to President McKinley claiming “God reigns and the Republican party stilives.” The exchange touched on Cleveland era politics and the alleged Democratic boss influence in national affairs, highlighting Republican defense of McKinley’s presidency amid party tensions.

McKinley Washington Im Armond Senator Hanna Columbus Hanna Hanns Republcimier DeArmond Mahoney Rep N.Y Tsi New York State United States Commonwealth Bonns Sovervian Thane Cleveland Clevelandiam Republicans Republican Party William McKinley Missouri de Armond

Horse meat inspection added to agricultural bill

Washington January 14 The house finished debate on the agricultural appropriation in committee of the whole and adjourned amid votes on seed distribution. A key amendment provides inspection of horse meat for export as cattle and other meats are now inspected. Bombay reports 450 plague deaths in the past week. Te-Te-Haus tobacco habit cure advertised by CARTONRIA.

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Kansas Woman Leaders Praise Farmers Wife and Daughter

Mrs. Noble L. Prentis presented a paper on the farmers wife and daughter to the Kansas State Board of Agriculture, praising pioneer Kansas women for patience, fortitude, and leadership in education, reform, and community improvement. She cited their role in building schools, supporting temperance, and advancing the state through the Woman's club and civic action.

Mra Noble L. Prentis State Board of Agriculture Ballast Mrs. Prentis Kansas Knsas Board of Agriculture Saad Arlset End

Women Think Of Home Children And World Betterment

A lengthy discourse contrasts a devoted wife and mother with broader social aims. It cites her thoughts on a improved home for family comfort, better schooling, and the welfare of children, while envisioning a just world and mercy in its replacement. The passage also notes Kansas minerals prospects and fiscal gains, including salt and coal outputs, wage growth at the Santa Fe and broader industrial expansion, followed by farming expert Emerson T. Abbott urging cleaner hen-keeping and humane practices.

Theeas John &. Frost Santa Fe Hutchinson Kansas Santa Fe Company IRM Ta Emerson T. Abbott Bt. Joe Mr. Abbott

Professor Curtiss Attacks Beef Feeding Plans at Kansas Board

Professor F Curtiss of the State Agricultural College in Iowa argues for scientific feeding and 25 cent beet at a Kansas State Board of Agriculture meeting. Farmers and cattlemen, led by J W Robinson and G W Cottrell, challenge his theories as practical beef production supporters push back.

F. Curtiss State Agricultural College Towa State Board of Agriculture Collee Statter Curtisu J W. Robinson el Dorado GW. ‘Cottrell Manhattan T. A Stubbard Curtiss

AID TROUBERS GONE AND WESTERN KANSAS PROSPECTS

M Beeson of Dodge City discusses the wonders of western Kansas from hunting days with Alexis and Phil Sheridan to today. He cites wheat, alfalfa, Kaffir corn, serghum, and cattle as key resources and predicts the region will be fenced as a cattle country within five years with widespread prosperity.

M. Beeson Kansas Dodge City Alexis Hussia Phil Sheridan Gen. Custer Bessuf

Abuse not Justifiable by Bank Commissioner Breidenthal

Bank Commissioner Breidenthal voiced that farmers have unjustly abused state bankers in recent years. He criticized bankers for backing speculators over farmers, noting high farm-related bank failures stem from speculation. He urged Kansans to unite for mutual interests beyond gold standards and other vagaries.

Breidenthal Hjeldenthal Kansas Kensar Batths Sibetus Kan

Insurgents Attack Congo Troops Near Lake Tanganyika

A Brussels report from Uvira on Lake Tanganyika says insurgents defeated a Congo state troop detachment north of the lake. They captured their commander Baron De Hannis, as punitive actions were being organized by Elling from Lakandi in the Manyema district.

Brussels Uvira Lake Tarpanyvika Nevember Lake Tanganyika Baron de Hannis Lakandi Manyema

Dole Heads for Washington on Annexation Talks

President Dole sails from Honolulu via San Francisco on the steamship Peru to meet U.S. administration in Washington. He plans to discuss annexation of Hawaii, expecting return in about six weeks with Major Curtin P. Tauken and Dr F. H. Day accompanying. Minister Cooper acts as chief executive in his absence.

Washington Honolulu San Franciso President Spentard & Oe Peru United States Dale Stall Ots Few Curtin P. Tauken Ue Haweiian Dele Igte Kini Kalakaul 'Waa San Francisco Council of State Wala McKinley United J. O. Carter Carter

Frisco to Auckland Mail Service to Start April First

Frisco reports a biweekly mail link between Auckland and San Francisco to begin April 1 under a Wellington, New Zealand agreement. Steamers from both regions will sail every 14 days, with Canada and Australia lines alternating on the same schedule. The New Zealand government guarantees at least 7500 pounds annually, plus free handling for newspapers and letters, with profit from other mail. The note cites Dr. J. P. Lewin as thanked by the Orphans’ tote for aid to their charges.

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