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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1899

Page

6

Topekaers Discuss Feasibility of a Country Club

An earnest bid by public spirited citizens to establish a Topeka country club near Martin's Hill is outlined. A meeting is planned at the Throup Hotel to discuss feasibility and location, with Col W. T. Rossington framing the invitation and outline. The proposal envisions a clubhouse, tennis courts, golf links, and riverside drive benefitting residents and visitors alike.

A&a Topeia Kansee United State Topeka Fim Kunesseivor Martin's Hill Haveb ‘Throup Col W Rossington Throup Hotel Fatire Country Club Netetbor Martin First National Bank Tom Ehib Poke Country Club

War of Words Over Lights and Charity Investigations

A state senate session opened with a prayer and devolved into three clashes over a Householder resolution for a charity institutions investigation. Senators Hessin Forney Lewelling and King sparred over lighting in committee rooms and various concurrent resolutions, with indefinite postponement ultimately upheld.

Senate Householder Hessin Forney Messin Titus Lewelling King State Board of Charities Committee On Senate Ta State Board of Trustees of Jumper Goard of Charities Board of Charities Dumper Hrasin Hessian State House Coleman Purney Heesin Calenstay Suehter Zine Heasin Mr. Richter Richter Mr Krug

Flag Theft at Senate Inaugural Reception

A flag used for Governor Stanley’s augural reception decorations went missing. Senate sergeant-at-arms TD Genaway reports Mr. Gosaway searched all decoration committee members but found no leads. Committee members say the flag was claimed by an unknown man.

Senate Ued Stanley Genaway Gosaway

Notable Quote on State Authority and The Flag Theft

A committee member cites a claim that a group acted as rulers over the state and stole the flag. The speaker asserts ten men claimed omniscience and control, while the public is left to face the new question of how the state will proceed without its flag.

Im & Getter Senate Neuse

PILING UP THE MOUNTAIN Of Bills Introduced In Topeka

Kansas lawmakers back from break as 22 new bills enter the hopper. Notable proposals cover school funding and term length, industrial aid for Guindarn colored university, mining and grain laws, state teacher certificates, women on charity boards, mutual fire insurers, district consolidation, appellate courts, jury terms, mayor salaries, and building societies.

Topeka Osborn Burkholder Ratley Colored University Guindarn Fogie Oysier Wilcox Ths McKeever Charites Bradbury Henley Reser Wise Appellate Court Wier Tissauten Trineteiatinis Wheatley Hy Henley

Bill to Establish an Executive Mansion for Kansas

A Senate bill introduces a plan to purchase an executive mansion for governors, with $40,000 appropriated and authority to the executive council to buy residence or site and build. Other measures include highway funding expansion, insurance subterfuge bill, and normal school site proposals amid a busy legislative session with multiple appropriations and petitions.

Stave House Square

Gay Mail Cabs Contract Awarded in Terre Haute

Terre Haute January 24 Uncle Fate holds plan for red white and blue wagons for cities across several states. Receiver A B Higgins notes Terre Haute Carriage and Bussey company awarded contract to deliver three wagon sizes by July 1. Wagons to be color coded with red turning gear blue body blue rear blue with gold letters TD Mail. Contract value around 10,000.

Terre Haute. Inc Fate T. & Mail

Havana Faces Financial Struggle Under Spanish Bank Control

A New York dispatch reports Havana's finance commission probing city indebtedness and the Spanish bank lien, with the Bank of Commerce tied to English capital. Total bonded debt is cited near 12.5 million dollars as authorities seek relief measures and a fair tax system.

New York Havana Finance Commission Fluuneil To- Gay Imere Bliss St Se United States Littleton Aew Washington Cuba Biss Brooke San Jose Lawrence Turnure Amecessor Moses Taylor & Co Mr. Watson Otter Guston Capitalist

Chiefs of Kansas salaried fire departments meet in Topeka

Chiefs from Kansas City Kansas Leavenworth Wichita Marysville and Ottawa met in Topeka to discuss state fire department matters. They noted no organization and denied any political aim describing the gathering as a simple talk session with no political agenda.

Fire Departments Kansas Topeka L. T. Norman Kansas City Kan L. H. Norman KanaHates Cyrus Sprague Leavenworth A. G. Welden Wichita Samuel Forter Bf Marysville State Volunteer Firemen's Association A. P. Elder Wimarth Topekx Norman

Fire at Asterhout Building Destroys Wilkes-Barre Structure

A massive blaze at the four story Asterhout building on Public Square and Market Street in Wilkes-Barre wiped out the structure. The fire caused about 225000 dollars in damage before being brought under control, ranking as one of the citys most destructive fires in history.

Andrews Atchison County Hie Amirens Wilkesbarre Asterhout Public Square Punt Market Street

Ex-Governor Pacheco Dead in California

Ex-Governor Remando Pacheco dies of Wright's disease in Oakland California. He served in the state legislature congress lieutenant governor and as governor and remained a prominent figure in politics and society. His widow is a noted playwright and society leader. Also notes patent medicines and flu cures advertise in the column.

Pacheco Oakland Cala Jas Remnaldo Pacheco Wright

Rheumatism Cure Promised By Regans Remedy

A 30 day guarantee offers Regans Rheumatism Remedy to cure any rheumatic case or a full refund. Sold by Swift and Holliday with Wusen and Arnold handling other property sales.

Swift & Holliday Wusen Arnold

Lodge Urges Ratification or Rejection of Spain Treaty

Senator Lodge argues the United States must decide now whether to ratify the treaty with Spain over the Philippines or reject it, defending constitutional powers and warning against returning the islands to Spain. He asserts the US can govern overseas territories and warns that rejection would leave the Philippines in war and harm national honor.

Washington Senate Lodge Rep Mass United States Congress Webster England Erdwin Spain Philippine Philippines American People American Congress Rane Atlantic Gen. Otis Admiral Dewey Univy Appie

Exodus from Dawson and a Texas snow storm report

A Dawson dispatch notes a banker estimating output at 0,000,000 and a new arrival predicting 10,000 men may join over the winter trail while another observer says workers are sick and disheartened. In Dallas a fierce snow storm blankets northern Texas with sleet possible and rail service delayed.

Vancouver B.C Batcheller Dawson Te H. Searle Texas St. Louis the Republic Dallas

Market report shows erratic wheat and corn trading today

Insurgent buying orders set the curb as May wheat rose on Liverpool reports while traders pushed for profits. Corn opened steady with higher cash support but faced heavy selling. Provisions rallied on grain strength though overall volume remained light with profit-taking later in trading.

Ncaro Jon Liverpool Rtatt Imran Setense Liverpool Adviers Arier- Una America Seyre Cor Levator Sara May Sur Init Siye Slo

Chicago Livestock Market Reports Mixed Cattle Hogs Prices

Chicago Livestock Market reports a steady market with cattle receipts around 6000 and hogs steady with cows around 60 to 80 dollars. Texas and western stock movements noted, with shipments totaling several dozen head and supply figures crossing into fluctuating ranges.

Market News: Wheat and Stockers Shine Amid Mixed Commodities

The report lists No. 3 wheat, steer and heifer activity, and cattle stockers at 17,000 with bulls and native cows noted. It mentions money markets, registered bonds, and bank notes, with prices and exchanges in New York and Chicago. Sugar futures show quiet activity and various grades of sugar are cited along with general commodity trends. The tone reflects a bustling, wide-ranging market summary from the period.

Murlort Perss Texas Gossin Centra National Bank Waaear Stead Banema City New ‘York Wales Busines Onatee

Classified Fragments From A Dated Notice Board

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Dresemaking West Tenth St Upstaire LGST Esas Banna Ave Mise Keenet Kansas Ave

Fragmentary medical blurb from early period ad notice

A damaged OCR fragment advertises immediate relief for rheumatic or neural conditions. It mentions the Jobe H Woodbury Institute and physicians offering treatment with purported time cures and free consultation, though details are unclear. The text is incomplete and reads as a misread medical solicitation.

Barnes Sclanes Jobe H. Woodbury Institute West

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