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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1899

Page

6

Local grocer advertises cheap wholesale like prices

The notice sells groceries in small quantities at wholesale-like cash prices. It promises savings of about 25 percent on groceries and meat, citing Club House brand items and a wide range of products from canned vegetables to coffees, flours, sugars, and lards.

Franklin MacVeagh Mecaroni Lean Lobaters Tynilon Lyndon Lima Levering’s Ankara Dwinell, Wright & Co Santos Ihe Wright Michigan New England Pride of Illinois California Armour

Warships for Samoa to quell crisis and protect islands

Wellington reports three British warships and an American ship will head to Samoa amid trouble over the selection of a successor to the late King Matai. A melee at Apia saw German consul forced from the supreme court as British and American consuls, with marines, forced doors and pushed the German envoy into the street. The court leadership then reopened and warned against further interference.

Wellington Samos Matietos Hanua London A_ species Auckland N. Z Supreme Court Apia Samoa Matsafa Mulleton Tuas Fle Anw Amerinat

Local MENTION. Office of Dr W Wallace in Honolulu records

Local notes indicate the State Historical Society is among 113 offices, with copies of an American sail publication and advertisements, as recorded in the Mivstian Gazette and at the office of Dr W Wallace on Maui.

W Wallace Mente Mivstian Gazette Honolulu Wistorical Socieey Oztas Tahenebas

Funeral for Joan Borer Set for Friday at 3

The funeral service for Joan Borer will be held this afternoon at 3 at Bully church, following her death at 62 Eastmird Place. The notice lists Samus FE Vance and Daneel Varen among mourners and notes the service location and timing.

Samus FE. Vance Joan Borer Mis Heme Eastmird

Cuban Tobacco Control Push in Cuban Lands Saga

A Havana dispatch reports American capitalists seek control of Cuban tobacco lands in Vuelta Abaja and Pinar del Rio and of Havana province’s Partido district. Backed by New York banks, the plan may form a Cuban produced cigar monopoly, with English syndicate ties and price control aims, potentially expelling Havana cigars from markets. Negotiations began last October. the English syndicate now potentially expands to Incian and other factories. Estimated value of tobacco areas and产 production reaches up to 12 million dollars.

New York Trifune Havana Bostom Washington Pinar del Rio Partido Disiviet Cuba Tbe Henry Clay and Rook & Co Vuelta Abaja Incian & Co Wutelde

State vet orders team killed amid animal dispute

The state veterinarian A A Malcoms ordered a team owned by M M Stanley to be killed after a dispute. It is claimed the horses were not disposed and were unlawfully shot. Stanley Bow Heeks seeks reimbursement, with Senator Anderson introducing a bill to repay about 3400 including interest.

A. A. Malcoms M. M. Stanley Hermes Stanley Bow Heeks Anderson

Judicial contest case in senate postponed to February 2

The Falloon Stuar t contest proceeding began in the senate this morning but was continued until February 2 at 2 9 p m. Harvey and Overmyer represent Palloon while Waters and Waters and Ryan, Davis and Reeder appear for Start. The latter argues the senate lacks jurisdiction.

Senate Harvey Overmyer Palloon Waters Ryan Davis Reeder Start

American promoters acquire Cuban railways and street line

Col Harvey, head of several Havana property acquisitions, returns from Havana with plans to form New Jersey companies to operate an electric Havana Electric Railroad and to convert a ferry and Guanabacoa rail system into electric street traction. He notes Santiago's lighting will shift from oil to electric, doubling capacity. The 50 mile system now uses horses. surveys are under way for electrical power and rolling stock, aiming to complete within about two years.

New York Col J. BM. Harvey Cuba Havana Col Harvey Feela Guanabacoa Col. Harvey New Jersey Havana Electric Railroad Company Messrs Martwell and Kearney Metropoltan Company Pearson

Board 18 Calls Attorney General Godard for Charter Meeting

Attorney General Godard chairs a charter board meeting this morning to issue charters under the new corporation law passed by the special session. The board, in its afternoon session, will review applications. if favorable, the Secretary of State adds one tenth of one percent of capital stock to the usual charter fee. Secretary Clark notes administration plans to enforce the new laws until struck down by courts.

Godard Chaiman Charter Board Morntime Eeeaton Atlilis Clark Ihis

Colored Men of North Carolina Seek Better Condition

In North Carolina a council of colored men, led by Congressman Geo H White, met to consider political questions and the race’s general condition. A memorial to the General Assembly urged continued appropriations while avoiding laws to blunt aspirations, calling for cautious progress and sustained work to improve the status of colored people. A 15 member committee was formed to carry on efforts across districts and the state.

Carolina N. C Colored Men of North Carolina Geo. H. White Allen General Assembly Setileols Bessen Coumitta

Plan for a state dispensary system outlined in senate bill

The legislature weighs a state dispensary plan to control sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors. Senator Hart introduces a bill creating a liquor commission, appointing a state recorder, deputies, and county agents with set salaries, plus a $50,000 appropriation. The measure prohibits liquor transport without authorization and outlines commission powers. The Householder bill on state charter institutions is discussed in committee.

Senate Hart Liquor Commission Comen Tran

Senate stalls over funding for special session

More names appear as feud over payment to populist members for a special session heats up. Senators expect an $80,000 appropriation to cover regular-session expenses, while disputes focus on funding the special session and governor appointee confirmation. Populist senate halts legislation until Republicans yield on the perch amid Godard’s legality claim. The session opened at 4 PM with seventeen new bills, totaling 189.

Firet Senee Areen Ait PeeesStey Appein Peither Mace Senate Godard

Nonpartisan registration bill urged to curb partisanship

A Stafford county Populist member introduced a resolution in the house calling for nonpartisan bill registration. It argues that partisanship blocks good laws and that removing introducer names would promote honest lawmaking and help legislators pass legislation benefiting Kansas households.

Elder Stafford County Kansas Muches i

State Aid for State Fairs in Topeka Exposition Plan

A bill introduced in the senate proposes a state funded exposition in Topeka to revive annual fairs with cattle and product premiums. The plan would allocate twenty thousand dollars to guarantee prizes, contingent on the fair's success, with grounds donated by Topeka. The move aims to attract out of state competitors and is seen as a state fair in practice.

Senate Topeka Hanna Ym Board of Agriculture

NO PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS OF HYPNOTISM PROHIBITION BILL

Senator Tom Anderson introduces a bill to ban public hypnotism exhibitions aimed at children in schools. A Wichita judge submits a concurrent resolution for a constitutional initiative and referendum, while one house session adjourns early awaiting committee action. The day features continued committee work, a dismissive note on legislature notices, and updates on election return procedures and a deputy county clerk proposal.

Tom Anderson Senate Caldwell

Senator Hanna Resolution Seeks Newspaper Pay for Senators

Wednesday afternoon Senator Hanna introduced a resolution to pay newspapers 3 per day to represent the senate, including Sundays. The measure was referred to the irrigation committee on motion by Mr. Weasin.

Hanna Senate Afr Weasin

State Board Prepares January Teachers Examination Questions

The state board of education has prepared the questions for the January teachers examination and placed them with the state printer. They will be distributed to county superintendents within a few days.

State Board of Education

Legislative notes on Mother Bickerdyke Home aid

January 28 questions from Superintendent Nelson outline funding for the Mother Bickerdyke Home and hospital improvements. Senator Heim in the senate beday introduced a $7,000 bill for the Woman's Relief corps and building works, with $3,000 available March 1899, and remaining balances in 1900. Speaker Osborn announces new hires for Roy T. Osborn, with additions to committee lists including Fairchild of Ripgrennan, Crawford, and others.

Mother Bickerdyke Heim Senate Beday Woman's Relief Corps Ala Ellsworth Alarona Osborn Fairchild Ripgrennan Heeler Crawford Dnd

Not Good Law on Governor Powers in Special Sessions

The discussion questions the governor's authority to call a special session and whether courts may review such acts. Cited precedents claim courts cannot control executive acts, while others argue the extra session was de facto and valid despite doubts about the proclamation. The piece critiques Attorney General Godard's opinion as erroneous and notes historical views on emergency readings and legitimacy.

D.C. Tilerson Supreme Court Martin Ingram Kansas Valentine Godard G. C. Clemens Washington Congress Jefferson Robert Stick-in-the-mud George W_ q Coonskin Creek Bunsby

Burglary and Shooting Dashes Somerville Chief in Chase

New York dispatch reports Chief Crow of Somerville New Jersey was fatally wounded early today while pursuing a burglar who had blown open the Swift and Co safe in Chicago. Three thieves were seen fleeing. Crow chased them a block before being shot in the lungs and collapsing. The burglar escaped as others pursued.

New York Somérville N. J Swift & Co Chicago Crow Liverpool Reulnet Br Hasineésn May Lige Leges Fonts Weekly Tpl Coun

Letter From Col Little On Life At Manila

Col Little of Kansas writes from Manila that American forces fear a clash with Aguinaldo but expect a short, decisive victory. He notes Aguinaldo’s aggression, mentions US officers’ refusal to welcome him, and praises Kansans’ health. The letter recalls transit from San Francisco, a Punch and Judy show aboard, and details aboard the ship including performers and patrons.

Emneth Kansas Manila Aguinaldo Life Little Kansas Col Little San Francisco Whitman Kangana Sos Newport Fiavine Ole Lamnon Punch and Judy England America S.A Pacific Ocean Lucile Devol New Orleans Mary Devol Morris K. Barros Hays Flest Battalion Twentieth

Ex-Governor Morrill Challenges Session Power In Kansas

Ex-Governor Morrill says the governor holds sole power to call a special legislative session and argues the attorney general's opinion errant. He arrived in Topeka on federal court business, waited for a court postponement, then returned home. Morrill backs paying lawmakers for time spent under a governor’s call.

N. Aforrill Hiawatha Belle A.A. Godard Ealing Morrill Topeka Hiawatha Dawes Godard House Senate

Statue of His Ancestor Surveyed by Emperor William

Ferlin Jan 1. Yesterday Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria visited sculptor Magnussen's studio. They examined a statue of Frederick the Great and a bust of Bismarck, praising the sculptor's work and noting plans for a statue in the Avenue of Victory. Also mentions a masquerade at 521 Quincy Street and a market report for wheat with fluctuating prices and receipts.

Emperor William Ferlin Emperr Wiliam Empress Augusta Victoria Herr Magnussen Prederick the Great Adalp Menseb Min Frederick Maguwuseen Silsnen Phatust Sans Souci Prigre Bismarck Pculptor Mensel Berlin Kansas City Santa Fe Ronal No. M8 Quincy Street

Market Notes on Cattle Hogs and Grains and Stocks

Chicago and New York trade updates reflect active cattle hog and grain receipts across markets. Reports cite price trends, cash sales, and weekly receipts for Chicago and Kansas City, with notes on rail traffic influence and major railroad stocks, including Burlington and St Paul, showing varied yields and market sentiment.

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