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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1899

Page

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General Eagan Nervous On Stand In War Inquiry

Washington January 26 General Eagan appeared before the war investigation commission and showed marked nervous strain. Col Alexander testified that Eagan was unfit for business and repeatedly expressed concern as to his testimony and the press criticism. Col Davis described the mounting excitement after Miles’ testimony and the mounting pressure from newspaper clippings alleging misconduct.

Washington Eagan Court Tidge Davis General Bill Terview New York Milesty W. TL. Algander U. 5 Jermaica Eagan Ve Ris War Investigating Commission Eagan Eulig Bagan Commissary Department Merritt Col Alxander George 3. Davis Eazan Gen. Eagan Gen. Miles War Commission Kagan Jen. Hagen Jamin Col. Davis Ragan Kenenisa Thir

State Bar Association Holds Sixteenth Annual Meeting

President S H Allen calls the state bar to order in the Capitol’s supreme court room as Topeka members and prominent attorneys gather for the sixteenth annual meeting. George R Peck delivers address “The Judge, the Lawyer and the Citizen” while sessions cover memorials, law amendments, legal aid, and state university law school. A banquet closes the day with talks on constitutional topics and the jury system.

RT. Alien Supreme Court State Bar Association Capitol Building Topeka Varinua Beeston Alles Associating Sbatit State University Law School David Martin George R. Peck Alien Tomer PL Garver Kansas Court of Apprais

Garland Dies at Court in Washington Stroke While Addressing Supreme Court

Former Attorney General Augustus H. Garland collapsed in the Supreme Court chamber while addressing the court and died within ten minutes. He spoke calmly, attempted to continue, then fell beside a chair as physicians rushed to aid him. the session was postponed and officials gathered to view the body.

Washington Augustus H. Garland United States Supreme Court Garlini Towson Franklin Muckes McKenney Senator Gullinger Garland

Philippine constitution adopted by Malolos congress

The Republica reports Malolos congress adopted the Philippine constitution and voted confidence in Aguinaldo with power to declare war on Americans as needed. A Cavite women’s mass meeting urged Aguinaldo to permit women to take men’s places in defense if required. An American sentry killed a Filipino artillery captain at the Tonto Bitpost amid heated native press reaction calling it cowardly.

Manila Hong Kong Republica Congress Malolos Aguinaldo Cavite Agunalde Paterno Res Americana Tonto

Filipinos Learn A Lesson After Sentry Kills Two

Report from Hong Kong dated January citing Manila officials describe an incident in which American sentries fatally shot an armed Filipino. Following exchanges, arrests were made and public tension rose as Mabini cabinet pushes for recognition steps and release of Spanish powers, while calms combat rumors and social reactions ripple through Manila.

Mantle Hong Kong Mericannes Thers Mabini

No Mandamus Asserts New Court Worthless

An act creating a Cherokee Crawford counties court was found worthless today. Phil Campbell and Rep Wheatley abandon mandamus plans as the bill’s provisions to await voter ratification are invalid. Senate and House had passed and amended the measure but no court exists yet in Crawford and Cherokee counties. Governor Stanley’s action is on hold pending correction and public ratification.

Phil Campbell Wheatley Stanley Crawford Cherokees BML Cherokee County Ryan Hose Wea Senate House Campbell Seymtor Householder Householder

Cry of Dollar Wheat Bulls Push Market Higher

The Chicago wheat pit saw strong buying as May futures rose about a cent over the prior quotation. Wall Street influence and local agencies fed the rally, with traders noting limited supply and renewed demand as markets reacted to seasonal cues and market sentiment.

Chicago Wall Street Thic Ora Misbal TIF Com Ixcitament

Kansas moves to adopt uniform commercial paper law

The Kansas commission on uniform state laws proposes a comprehensive act codifying commercial paper. Sponsored by Senator Royal Matthews and Representative Wise, the measure has been adopted in several states and praised by national legal bodies. The bill aims for broad adoption and covers related topics like deeds wills and corporate stock transfer.

Kansas Piont Kansas Commission John . Milliken McPherson Chattman A. A. Godard Popeka TH Wall Wionici Wilson H. S. Jackson Atchison

Senatorial Balloting Across States Includes Utah and Wisconsin

Harrisburg reports the eighth senatorial ballot result with Quay leading and others listed. Nebraska shows Field gaining votes as Hayward falters. Wisconsin records no change in joint convention ballot. Utah ballots shift McCune up and King down, with McCormick support noted. plus legal notes from Junction City on the Krebs trial and Cimarron obituary for T. H. Schreeter among another settler death.

Harrisburg Quay Jenks Dalzel Stewart Hutt Irvin Tubts Kee Grow Markle Wideoor Riter Nebraska Reese Foss Field van Dusen Lambertson Hinshaw Cornish Valentine Adams Wisconsin Madison Utah Salt Lake McCune King W. & McCormick Cannon Nebeker McCormick Sutherland Rep

Back to Kansas as George R Peck Returns in Topeka

George R Peck arrives in Topeka after two years away and plans an address at the State Bar Association. He greets Col W H Rossington, jokes about authorship of speeches, and discusses horses and the yearling Egypta. His daughters Isabelle and Mary are sailing toward the Mediterranean. Newton library fund drive begins by local women to support the city library.

George R. Peck Topeka Representative Hall State Bar Association Santa Fe Col. W. H. Rossington Ross George BR. Peck Throop Horge R. Peck Rossington Col. Rossington Chicago Rosswell Field Melville Stone E. Gross Associated Press J. P. Wheldon Mr. Wheldon Col. Peck Col Rossington Kansas Guildford Dudley Albert Parker George Peck Mr. Dudley Dudley Mr. Parker Egypta Col New York C. J. Peck Isabelle Mary Mediterranean Sea Newton

Columbus' Dust In Amrica Iowan Claims Startling Discovery

Browning of Biour City, Iowa asserts positive evidence that Columbus remains are in the United States. He says a Spaniard offered the relics for 5000 during the World's Fair and that a well known American collector holds the dust now in New York or Washington. Browning did not buy the relics. He anticipates a public reveal at the Met.

Biour City Iowa Browning Columbus Bureau Mwas America New York Washington Christophers

Gas Explosion Injures Roy Cropp in Cellar Incident

Roy Cropp, an engineer at Crystal Laundry, suffered severe burns to his face and hands when an explosion of gas ignited after he struck a match in the basement cellar where water pipes were being inspected. The blast threw him to the floor and left him nearly senseless. injuries described as dangerous but not fatal.

Fie Washington Roy Cropp Crystal Laundry Cropp Assist—Ance

Another Letter Found From Von Bobi Company

Cineinant Jan 9 reports the Von Bobi company received an order from H Cornish for a medicine sample. A May 11 180K letter signed H C Barnet is found, said to have been sent to New York. The secretary notes handwriting similarity between Cornish and Barnet letters.

Vor Mantorn Jeter Barnet Fetter

Poverty All Around Seen by the Legislature at Reform School

The legislature toured the reform school to review conditions and funding. An appropriation had been cut from 45000 to 20000, with ragged cloths, worn floors, and rusted pipes visible. Both houses adjourned and the party of nearly two hundred traveled to the school, where Assistant Superintendent Urie assumed charge after Superintendent Hart’s recent resignation. Continued on Fourth Page.

Reform School Owelonke Mork Island Urier Hart

A New Method of Medical Science Promises Free Treatment

An advertisement touts the Slocum System as a cure for consumption and lung diseases. It offers a free complete course from Slocum Laboratories by sending name and address to Dr T A Lincomb at 98 Ping St, New York, with bottles and advice mailed to readers. The text extols three remedies working together, claiming safety, simplicity, and suitability for all ages, and asserts no disruption to daily life or meals.

Slocum Slocum Laboratories T. A. Lincum Ping St Siew Korie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alexander War Investigation Commission Ate. Worthington Fiera Hasan Tod General Miles Cneral Estan Charles P. Eagan S. H. Allen U. S. Supreme Court Capitol Senklors Ar+ kkansas Berry Jones Philippine Congress Krebs Junction City Meyer Yates Abe Cimarron T. H. Schreeter Torsday Pneuamonia Acouahe le Grippe Geo. R. Peck Colonel Rossington Columbes Rica Iowan
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