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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1899

Page

6

Silver Wedding Celebrated At Ducal Castle In Gotha

Gotha June 24 The silver wedding of the duke and duchess of Saxe Gotha celebrated with pomp reception in the throne room at the castle of Friedenstein diplomats officials and public bodies offered congratulations the duke pledged goodwill The day includes a state banquet and a gala performance later in the evening

Gotha Saxe Colture Holinbursh Mening Faralites Priedénetoin Questa Ekeera

Fragmented Text on Treaties and Government Statements

A convoluted draft discusses matters related to taxes and accounts transfer, mentions Hypethorne and St Ghubhimma, and references a peace treaty and independence remarks. It notes remanded items, economic concerns, and a broad critique of government actions, with scattered mentions of figures and policy debates.

Ghubhimma Erin Tom MD Nile Eallewece Perkins Ratpunaion Aridi Patucranhe Sipreme Euntanon Fey Alu Fi Revert

Harden Turned Down in Civilian Commission Choice

Washington reports indicate President’s advisers and military officials debate a civilian commission’s future role. Harden of Chicago is not a candidate for secretary position. discussions focus on appointment timing and the process, with Otis and other generals weighing in on personnel and policy.

New York Herald Washington Uper Minilie Tex Harden Cisleao Miral Deus Major Generit Haren Manite Bay Idardon Tidieuvar Inva San Ieee Otis Mir Landen Thn Mee United

Bush Orders Issued Amid Unclear War Preparations

Fragmented report describes military orders amid mixed signals from Omahs and San Francisco. Mentions landing at Creek, equipment dawn, and possible deployments. details are garbled but indicate broad mobilization and overseas reach.

San Praigcisco Chin Seok da Lee Missouri

Will Postlethwaite Vie For Webb McWall Succeeding Post

Local chatter suggests J C Postlethwaite of Jewell County as a leading contender to become Superintendent of Ensurance, aiming to succeed Webb McNall. Marion’s Y Church has unspecified options, while A W Smith of Kerron appears largely out of the race. Dewell County’s candidate is favored for the appointment to be made soon.

Postlethwaite Webb McWall J.C. Postlethwaite Jewell County Ensurance Webb McNall Y. Church Marion W_ Smith Kerron Dewell County

Pather Pleury Released and Transit Deals

A Shanghai Daily Mail note reports the release of Pleury from Chin-khing after months with rebels. previously believed murdered. Also advertised are Rock Island Flyer tickets from Topeka to Kansas City for a grand trip, with round trip prices and Santa Fe Route sales. Local goods like Silver Leaf Pickles and Celery Relish are advertised.

London Shanghai The Daily Mail Chin-khing A Suen Ther Fleury Rock Island Topeka Kansas City Qraad

Coal lands offer for state asylum in 19th century bid

Cher okee county and Columbus propose sites and coal land gifts to back a new state asylum for the insane. Colum bus texts offer 4,000 years of coal supply and land valued at $50 per acre, with Columbus extending water mains and other concessions. Senator Householder authorized to push the deal as the best bid of the session.

Columbus Cherokee County Senator Householder

Onslaught on the Fee and Salary Law Warned

A city legislator warns that a coordinated push in the legislature aims to repeal the fee and salary law. He cites local bills targeting county officers and clerk salaries, noting organized county officials and unorganized citizens as factors in the attack. The discussion highlights proposed changes to county commissioner pay and clerk hire allowances.

Sedewick Shawnee

Accused by wife of answering matrimonial letters

An Ushfield divorce case grows as Mrs Littlefield answers her husband James J Littlefield’s petition alleging intimidation. Mrs Littlefield claims he forced the divorce as a protective measure while maintaining a double life and living with him afterward. Affidavits from Mrs Coddington reveal admissions of a double life and entryabout matrimonial paper ads. Littlefield previously lived in Rolette County and owned land. A restraining-order request was denied.

Ushfield Mra. Littiefeld James J. Littlefield Mra. Clant M. Coddington Monitha Littlefeld Quncy Street Ta Mureh Jaimnes Lirtheneia Clim FE Littlefield Hazen Ieid Keewell Chiifren Coddington Shue Ted Rocks County

War on Striped Collars In Linen Trade Sparks Industry Clash

A 19th century style notice reports manufacturers in Kansas City and St. Louis declaring a campaign against striped collars. The effort aims to push plain white collars by flooding markets with cheap striped variants and pressuring retailers to drop striped goods. The piece notes public reaction, the spread of the campaign via ads, and a climate of rivalry among sellers and customers.

Prem Ape Aeneas Journal Kansan Moen Collane Tins St. Louis Teneo Kansas Ivan Louis Sisutus Dresuera Kuirteas

Flood of Credit Threatens to Swamp London Money Market

An overseas Financial Despatch warns that London and New York banks face a flood of credit. Rates slip during February with discounts near 1 percent while gold demand rises. Bank policies, Treasury outlays, and March quarter cash strains push up speculation in stocks and bonds as foreign markets show distrust of Paris and Spain.

London New York Jas Bank of England Ant Trincele Bute South Ammerican Owl Mpa Lofe Treasury Ainck Exchange Paris Ovte Spain Bank of Spain Teast

Purse given to repentant burglar amid Riverhead pity

In Riverhead New York on January 1 Henry Dettmer, a bakery worker, received a purse and the community’s good wishes after aiding a fellow burglar. The self-confessed thief, Delmer, shot himself in an apparent attempt to end his troubles, but survived and returned to work after Riverhead residents, led by Byron Rogers, forgave him and offered support.

New York Jan Silverhead Henry Dettmer Dettner Byron Rogers Rogere Riverhead Delmer Rogers Detmer Hicks

Congress of Mothers Announces Third Annual Washington Session

The National Congress Of Mothers will hold its third annual meeting in Washington in February from the 14th. Sessions at First Baptist Church, with delegates housed at The Cairo. Officers will open with welcome addresses by Mrs Theodore W. Birney and President Whitman of Columbian University.

Washington National Congress of Mothers Washi First Baptist Church Sixteenth O Streets Cairo Theodore W. Birney Whitman Columbian University Mary Green Househeld Economic Association Drirgates Lawrence Hunt George Junior Republic Congress Joseph P. Mumford Philadelphia Board of Education Wm. E. Powell Atlas Edith Westcott Western High School de. G. Stanley Hall Worcester Masa Emmett Holt New York Hastings H. Hurt The Ilinois Children’s Rame and Aid Society Josiah Strone League For Social Service Wm. H. Tolman Labor Institute Mik Wheelock Boston Training School Pro Chas, Wood Philadelphia Epee de Bnathee Nath Congress of Mothers Othar Executive Committee National Congress

Staples Will Case Verdict Appeals in Stillwater

In Stillwater the jury in the Staples will contest returned a verdict for the contestee F. Brunson and the will was set aside on grounds Isaac Staples was of unsound mind when made. The trial lasted 30 days. estate valued at $1,200,000 to be divided by law unless a supreme court reversal occurs. Proponents contemplate an appeal.

Stillwater Gunn Staples Heya Brunson Isaac Staples Supreme Court

Samoa Crisis Moves Toward Diplomatic Resolution

Washington reports show government officials cautious in handling the Apia uprising under the Berlin treaty terms. The pre deliberations remain formal with a desire to address the matter soberly, signaling possible progress toward normal diplomacy.

Washington

Depew Denies New York Central Transcontinental Route

New York financier Junes-Charnesy M Depew denies a circulating report that the New York Central is planning a transport on a Transcontinental line. He says the rumor about purchasing the Northwestern road and creating a New York to Portland route is unfounded and contains inaccuracies about the proposed connections.

New York Junes Charnesy M. Depew New York Central Uw Central Buffalo Chicago Lake Shore Omaha Nampa Ida Union Pacific Portland Oregon Railroad Trans

Feast for Troops as Troops Reach Pueblo

A crowd welcomed part of the Twentieth United States Infantry en route from Fort Leavenworth to Manila. Engine trouble delayed two trains, but last night they arrived to a bountiful feast prepared by the soldiers and local society of Pueblo.

Pueblo Twentieth United States Infantry Fort Leavenworth Manila

Kid McCoy to Recuperate in California Trip

Kid McCoy arrives from West Baden Indiana on Sunday and plans to stay in San Francisco for about two months to recuperate. He will not fight again until he returns east.

Kid McCoy Chicago Kid" McCoy West Baden Ind San Francisco California

Wrecked on Gulf coast as Alma crew feared lost

Federal officials reached Padre Island after the schooner Alma wrecked during a sudden gale near Corpus Christi. The vessel struck Padre Island, sending the crew and passengers ashore with limited rations. Thomas B. Southgate, Frank Haynes, James A. McEnery, and Bedford Sharp aboard gathered details from survivors and coordinated rescue efforts. A relief vessel with supplies was dispatched to locate the rest of the Alma’s party.

Sandy Island Corpse Christi Tex Browning Hatlie May Frank Haynes Laredo Thomas B. Southgate M. J. Luther William Anderson Point Isabel United States Revenue Alma Hattie May H. O H. F James A. McEnery Treasury District of Texas Bedford Sharp San Antonio United States District Attorney Simone Poltit Taube Corpus Christi Celestin Laroche John Laroche Henry ‘Terrell Padre Island Corpus Chesser Pass Messrs. McEnory Sherp Sceptio Gussett Joe Gravitt Corpus Christipasa Texas

Polygamy ban bill targets elected seats in Congress

Jan 23 Representative Clarke of Iowa introduced a bill declaring that no polygamist shall be eligible to serve in either house of Congress or take a seat. The act defines polygamy by any evidence establishing the fact and includes a provision for immediate effect.

Washington Clarke Lowa Senstor Representative House of Congress Uberein

Deadly Trio Shocks Philadelphia Streets

A newspaper item reports a fatal self harm, an accidental shooting, and an attempted murder in Philadelphia. Jana Be Myatt, nou years, commits self injury at Haninu street after a troubling note to his wife. Charles Rueblinger, 16, accidentally kills Edgar J. Winpenny, iek years, with a stray shot in the northern city area. Walter Hopper, 21, shoots Mrs Jennie Hoch, then wounds himself lightly after a prior street incident.

Philadelphia Jana Be Myatt Haninu Treet Brookayn Yeaterday Jetter Tyis Eli Res Charles Rueblinger Edgar J

Prive Fighter's Death Ruled Accident, No Inquest

Chicago January 4 A special from tie Chron icl says it is probable no inquest will be held into the death of Tom Lansing the pugilist who was knocked out weeks ago. Chief of Police Mauger Bavances & Ravel reasoned that there is no proof the death was caused by a blow and that Lansing was injured while working at his trade.

Chicago Tom Lanking John Rout Molive Mauger Bavances & Ravel

Majority passes from the Republicans to the Democrats in West Virginia

Charleston West Virginia January 23 There is no decision yet on the contest for senator between Cal and McGraw The committee on privileges and elections submitted majority and minority reports on the contests of Senators Getzendan ner and Pierson which extend over one day Senator Elkins and Congressmen Dovener and Dayton with Mr Scott from Washington arrived early today The house committees on elections are expected to report this afternoon recommending the seating of Dent a Democrat making the third Democrat seated in that body on contests and shifting the Republican majority for senator to the other side.

Ublicans Democrate West Virginia Charleston W. Va Cal McGraw Committee On Privileges and Elections Getzendanner Pierson Elkins Dovener Dayton Mr. Scott Washington House Dent Makin

Funeral of Job Guild Nine Dies In Dover Area

The funeral for Job Guild aged nine was held this morning from his son Bo Guild's home in Dover. Court records note a trial involving Mrs Frank Stolleeuinat and J. C. Henisier. a partnership between Stan Hentaien and another party related to cattle purchases faced dissolution in 1388 with a settlement claiming Stoll deceived about 906 dollars in funds.

Job Guild Bo Guild Stoll Te i Clude Mmount

Porto Rican Flora Exhibit To Enrich New York Garden

Prof Britton says a Porto Rico exploration will collect 20000 or more specimens for the New York Botanical Garden led by A A Heller and Sammuel Henshaw. Funds from Cornelius Vanderbilt support the expedition with aims to exchange duplicates with other institutions worldwide.

Retlewine United States Porto Rien Cornelius Vanderbilt A. A. Heller Porto Rico Theron New York Bronx Park Bronx Park. Mr. Heller's Work Will Be Supplemented By That of Sammuel Henshaw Botanics Garden Prof Britton Atlonal Forelgn Porto Rivo Bulding New York Botanical Garden

Colonial Commission Formed to Govern Recent Territories

The Secretary of War has organized a colonial commission to oversee administration of territories acquired or occupied by U S forces. Members include General Robert P Kennedy, Curtis Guild, and Charles W Wilkins. The panel will handle franchises, public money distribution, and governance issues in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.

Washington Jan Warhiseion United States Robert P. Kennedy Belle Puloraine Curts Guild Massachusetts Charles W. Wilkins Grand Rapids Mich Cuba Porto Rico Phillippines

Lexow Committee opens municipal corruption inquiry in St Louis

A Jefferson City style Lexow Committee met in St Louis with Major Ellert Wo Major and others to investigate municipal and state affairs. The body, appointed by the senate, can compel witness attendance and includes Burkhead Matthews and Fe-Tubleaus among its members.

St. Louis Jan Ore Honensound Demberuts Burkhead Matthews Lous TL Sevick Ellert Wo Major Ahalrruin Wim Fse

Congress Session Opens Amid Hatchery Over Labor Bill

Gardner questions extension of the anti contract labor law to Hawaii while Knox objects. Eresius denounces a Newstoner paragraph as false and brutal. A bill to restore Captain Dowdy to active Army status passes as DC business is taken up.

Washinewn Jan Or. Gardner Isher Hawaiian Islands Knox Rep Bara Territories Eresius Flop Congress Trevert W. Dowdy District of Columbia

Fayne Moore Bond Set In Supreme Court Case

The case involves Fayne Moore and others in a January Supreme Court appearance. It concerns a larceny charge for stealing silverware from the Walter Astoria. Bonds were set at 4000 dollars for Moore and 3700 dollars for two co-defendants, with attorney Joseph Campbell representing the defense.

Dingley’s Place Angers Senate Over Commission Plan

The text reports on a plan to appoint a committee on Anglo American bombardment and the death of Mr Dingley’s wife, with calls from Representative Tawne of Minnesota and others to urge action. The vice president favored waiving the commission and timing remains unclear as Esterhazy faces Paris court action.

Anglo Amuricin Casa Om Dingley Wif Srea Dave Tawnme Minnesots Waves and Meron Vic Fai Acne Leel

Wheat Market Report From State Journal AP Summary

Market notes from the Associated Press show fluctuating wheat prices with slight gains and renewed interest. Traders heeded mixed signals as early activity cooled and prices touched higher levels before retreating.

Today's Market Report The Associated Press State Journal

Kansas Ory Produce Marka Market Report Summary

Kansas Ory Produce Marka details a fluctuating market with varied demand for meats and livestock. Prices rise for some meat products while grains and cattle show mixed activity amid limited selling pressure and early May offerings. Reuters style notes emphasize scarce elevator offerings and moderate to strong demand in select sectors.

America Tle Call Drigi Bray Buck Earl Dermnna Maylard

Classified notices fragment with rental and help-wanted items

Fragmentary OCR listing multiple small ads including FOR RENT Furnished room address details FOR BALE two young brood sons and various scattered lines WANTED white male horse and furnace references required and a vague notice for a girl position with partial street names.

Howe North Central Avenue Bridge Quincy Shotas Surin Wood

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