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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1899

Page

7

Reds Fortify Roster With Clements Move Rumor

Cincinnati rumors tie catcher Jack Clements to the Reds for next season while trade talks swirl involving St Louis Browns players and other Cincinnati targets. The Sporting News cites possible moves including Croms and Cross, with broader speculation on team makeups and positions as the market stabilizes.

Cincinnati Jack Clements The J. Louis Browns Sporting News Ely Phillips Chariie Irwta Farry Vaughn Tay Clements America Mound City Saya Pat Teteau Cleveland St. Louis Ty 1893 Robisons St. Louianas Sudher Pat Browne McAleer Josquini Oris Ttts Crescents Mayers

Alabama House Debates Racial Terminology Revisions

Representative Jones of Corington introduces a resolution urging removal of the term colored in favor of negro in state writings. The measure seeks to distinguish race clearly in judicial and public matters, with negro capitalized, and notes existing statutes refer to negroes as a person of color.

Montgomery Jen Jones Corington House of Representatives

Doepke Wounds and Wife’s Theater Ties Linked to Death Attempt

In St Louis a man Huro Doepke is in the city hospital after a self inflicted gunshot wound following a separation fight with his wife. The wife, a German theatre performer, has linked drama and stage work to the couple’s estrangement. Doepke’s collapse led to a hemorrhage as medical staff tended him.

St. Louis Huro Doepke Lane Eepke Fourteenth Street Dedpike Daepke

Washington House Report on North Carolina Seat

The House committee on privileges and elections sent a report by 5 to 3 vote declaring Mr Lee seated from the First district of North Carolina. A minority report favored seating Mr J. C. Wehardson and the chamber adopted it 14 to 1 but later motion to reconsider failed, preventing action before adjournment.

Washington House Cieime Danieties North Carolina Lee J. C Wehardson North Caro Line Pee Hower

Czar Grants 42000 Rubles to Russian Geographic Society

On January 31 in St Petersburg the czar approved a donation of 42000 rubles to the Russian Geographical Society. The funds are to support equipping a scientific expedition to Central Asia.

St.Petersburg Czar Hao Russian Geographiim Society Central Asia

Southwest Kansas Republicans Press for State Office Share

A letter from Finney County Republicans in Garden City dated January 28 asks the state administration for fair appointments, urging Governor Stanley to reward southwestern Kansas with principal posts. The missive cites regional contributions to the legislature, district boundaries, and past appointments, warning that overlooking the region would be poor politics and harm party unity.

Finney County Great Southwest Lewelling Leedy Republican State Executive Committee Garden City Stanley Ami Kansas Yeu United States Southwestern Alost Fonth Waltare Graham County Lincoln County Senate State Senate

Protests Against Resubmission of Prohibition Policy

A group from Anderson Elk Ellsworth Jackson Kingman and other counties protest resubmission of a prohibition policy. They urge no changes unless tightening enforcement is included. Delegates include Trees Scott Leaver Coulson Harper Oursler Faircnia and Rogenrief Jewell.

Trees Anderson Scott Elk Leaver Ellsworth Coulson Harper Oursler Jackson Faircnia Kingman Rogenrief Jewell

Prohibitionists Foment Senate Protests Against Resubmission

Prohibition supporters flood the senate with petitions opposing resubmission. Senators Farrelly Andrews Fulton Zimmer Stume Johnson Crossan present multi-county petitions from Wilson Atchison Brown Leavenworth Jefferson and other counties, totaling hundreds to thousands of signers protesting the prohibitory amendment's return to voters.

Senate Farrelly Wilson County Atchison County Andrews Fulton Brown County Zimmer Wrandatte Stume Leavenworth Als Johnson Jefferson Crossan

Lyons Seeks State Asylum Funding In Kansas

Senator Armstrong introduces a bill to appropriate 100000 for building and 354000 for annual maintenance for a state insane asylum. Lyons supported the effort stating the need to secure an asylum to house the population. The proposal was presented Monday as part of the state budget discussions.

Armstrong Kansas Lyons Lee Hull Stored& Repair Co Eighth St Thomas J. Hain Kansas Ave State Temperance Union Ltd Uae

Buckner Back Chaplain Opens House Session

Chaplain Allen Buckner attended the opening of the house yesterday for the first time since the session began. He had been ill with a crippling illness but was able to stand and offer prayer after being thanked by members for excusing him from duty during his illness.

Buckner Allen Buckner Secasion

Protest Against Resubmission Of Prohibitory Amendment

The State Temperance Union prepared a protest against resubmission of the prohibitory amendment and sent copies across the state for signatures. Ten petitions were presented yesterday afternoon, carrying statements from Kansas residents urging continued prohibition and opposing any reform.

Temperanes Union Kansas

Elective State Printer Proposal Heads for Calendar

Senator Cooke's resolution to make the state printer elective, already pressed by the Senate, is reported back with a calendar recommendation. Atchison’s Seaton moves a resolution for a constitutional convention, to be considered alongside Cooke's measure.

Cooke Electtve Senate House Judiciary Committee Seaton of Atchison

Paris Fads Include Surgical Demos With Cinematograph

In Paris the jeunesse doree crowds watch poatpran exhibits of surgical operations filmed by cinematograph. Guests at a recent party were entertained by cinema of medical procedures, a show described as Paris' latest craze. Gold movements report notes most of 6000 pounds from the Cape of Good Hope went to the continent, with little bought for the Pantheon. North America plans imports of 356,008 in one week. The sale will remove 100,000 ounces of silver.

Paris Jeunesse Dores London Cape of Good Hope Panttea ‘States North America Saale

Philippine protest memoir against US Philippines treaty

Secretary of Agoncillo delivers a long protest to the U S State Department and a memorial address to the Senate opposing ratification of the treaty. He argues the Philippines seeks independence not mere annexation and cites history, sovereignty, and international law to urge grave Senate consideration before final action.

Washington Jun Xenor Lopes Agoncilli State Department Lope Senate Asmacino Philippine Spain United States America Philippines Agoncillo Senor Agonelio

No Private Mail Boxes Prohibited by Law in Washington

Government commission advances final codification to ban private mail boxes in cities. Aimed at curbing fraud and illicit use, the plan would end direct delivery to private boxes and deter storefronts repurposed as letter repositories.

Washington Gomemlealon United Menica Adame Mukier New York Toatt

Public Baths and Gymnasia Lecture by Mayor Quincy at Cooper Union

Boston Mayor Quincy spoke at Cooper Union on public baths and gymnasia with stereopticon views of Boston facilities. He noted 23 summer baths, free for children, five cents for a bath and one cent for a towel for most adults, and cited 1.2 million baths last season as well as 3,000 swimming students and new gymnasia plans for the city.

Boston Quincy Cooper Union New York People's Institute Gymnasia Ronten Senting Iumsoor Eusmer Poston Hias Tosten America

Daly Named Mayor of Limerick in 14-Year Conspiracy Case

John Daly, released after a 14 year imprisonment for involvement in a dynamite conspiracy, was formally chosen mayor of Limerick and assumed office in a crowded council chamber. He pledged to serve with a steady hand, while the ceremony drew many council members and spectators. Beggs German Salve is advertised as a universal remedy for piles cuts burns and skin diseases in the surrounding notices.

John Daly Limerick Pals Boggs Beggs

Alger's Son Breaks Leg in Boston

Washington Sr Secretary Alger rushed to Boston after his son Fred, a Harvard student, broke his leg yesterday. The family has faced a string of mishaps this year. Rheumatism Remedy Regans promises cure in 20 days with money refund, sold by druggists Holliday Drug Co.

Alger Washington, Jan. Sr Boston Fred Harvard University

President Cannot Place Wood in Command in Cuba

Washington January 1 The president finds it impossible to appoint General Wood as governor general of Cuba though his civil administration earns admiration. It would require removing senior officers like Generals Lee and Ludlow, degrading capable officers and unjust to do so.

General Wood Washington Jan Gen. Wood Cuba Lee Ludlow Wood

For Sale Items Include Feathers and Pets in Auction Era

Fragmentary catalog style listing offers two pounds of live goose feathers. Also advertises a hohadon and ber in good order, Wa ais Chand, and pets with references to New York Chicago St Louis Kansas City Denver and San Francisco. Miscellaneous books stationery and pecetieat of BY kind Dally ene de Ganley Ut Wanena swi.

New York Chicago St. Louis Bansas City Denver San Francisco

Bald Eagle Sighting near Lake of Aeste Broadcast

A brief local note reports a bald eagle sighting near Lake of Aeste. No injuries or disturbances noted. Wildlife officials remind residents to observe from a safe distance and report any further sightings.

Ee Lake of Aeste

Board of Education Meeting Notice and Altered Text

A garbled OCR note from the Board of Education lists names and dates with unclear details. It mentions H W Ns as chairman of the Building Committee and references a January date, but the specifics are obscured.

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