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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1899

Page

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Baker stock up as Abilene men back Senator Baker group

In Abilene and across Kansas strong Baker supporters claim federal patronage has built a statewide organization. They say Burton’s camp weakened, Baker’s rivals would need to rebuild networks, and Baker could win next year with solid party discipline and key appointments. Supporters cite officials like Bristow and Leland as owed favors while noting party factional lines and endorsements shaping the contest.

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Court of Visitation Opens With Challenge to Santa Fe

The court’s first hearing Tuesday dealt with citizens of Corites Junction’s bid to compel Santa Fe to maintain an ancestral station. Attorneys argued constitutionality of Use Taw, contending the bill violates Article 2 by linking more than one subject in a single measure.

Court of Visitation Corites Junction Holliday Santa Fe A. A. Hurd

Political footnote exposes misinformed claim on union ties

A street encounter recounts Gov. Richter insisting a friend could get a state printing job if he joined the army, claiming all Republicans are union men. The exchange highlights misplaced assumptions about party and labor allegiances.

Harry Schnrer Auny Morsan Billy Leavenworth Pau Union Mks Farres Richter Morgan Me’ Hichter

Kansas Banks See Record Deposit Rise in State

Reports to Bank Commissioner Breidenthal show Kansas banks totaling 367 institutions swelling with deposits. The surge exceeds prior records as both state and private banks expand rapidly, signaling the largest year over year increase in the history of the state.

Kansas Breidenthal Gillion

Free scholarship for women in art and tech education

Governor Stanley offers a 3200 year scholarship through the School of Industrial Art and Technical Training for women in New York. Eliaabeth Cory presides as the directors urge state governors to confer on talented women lacking means. Kansas reports a recipient awaiting applications.

Stanley New York Fierwnce Eliaabeth Cory

Olympia arrives at Suez after voyage from Ortompy Ceylon

Suez July 12 United States cruiser Olympia arrived here under Admirel Deney. Officials report the ship and most officers healthy after malaria fever. communications with the crew were limited. After canal passage Olympia to Trieste then uncertain future. possibly Gibraltar and New York.

Suez United States Olympia Trom Ortompy Ceylon Deney Phy Olimpia Trieste Gibraltar New York

Wood's War Time Quarantine At Santiago De Cuba

General Leonard Wood orders absolute quarantine at Santiago de Cuba to stop yellow fever. No entry for outsiders except department personnel. American troops and saloons to be controlled. fear of fever containment prompts movement of troops to Morro Castle and Cessto. Supplies distributed from road depot. travelers detained for quarantine. weather outlook for Kansas referenced.

Santiago Santiago de Cuba Leonard Weed de Cortsant Kanlisio Carr Sursrons Mendasa Munez Ori Tusmayer Frtabliah Compe Wood

Boss Rule Appears to Be Under Taylor Grip

After two days of skirmishing at the Republican state convention in Lexington Kentucky delegates met for business. Attorney General W S Taylor's gubernatorial candidacy remained unbroken as his supporters dominated the convention's temporary organization and prepared to assemble the full body.

Lexington Taylor Debee-Taylor Sli

National Education Topics Dominate N B A Convention Sessions

Los Angeles July 13 The NBA convention concentrates on eleven departments plus general sessions. Papers discuss school home relations and fundamentals of teaching while topics range from child study to university curricula. Distinguished figures like David Starr Jordan and J. M. Butler join debates on national university practicality.

Los Angeles Cal Seaxigne Helen Grenfeil Prnte Public Instruction Colorado LD. Harvey Publi Instruction Wisconsin David Starr Jordan Stanford Neiver- Buena Ee Sy Hutke Herbert Society

Not for Sale Buy Offers for Captured Spanish War Vessels

Washington July 22 A prominent shipbroker firm has offered to buy the captured Spanish warships including the Mercedes and others from the Spanish Jaw War. The Navy Department will not sell and will return any offer. Secretary Longphee notes repairs would exceed half a million dollars, leaving the Mercedes unfit for modern use and to be kept as a show ship like the Constitution.

Wuebisgion Heinm Merceres Spain Navy Department

Attorney Sues for Attorney Fees in Nadeau Case

A H Case files in district court against EM G Nadeau seeking 495 dollars in attorney fees. The claim notes prior disputes and payments, referencing a long history including a 1840s case and a 1897 Supreme Court appeal.

Eli G. Nadeau A. H. Case District Court EM G. Nadeau Mr. Case Mr. Nadeau

State school loans amid county allocations outlined

Partial OCR shows statewide school financing details with figures for Sewell county McPhereon Leavent Worth counties. Mentions loans or investments at set percentages and amounts like 1.081 and 250 dollars. Context unclear due to corrupted text and misspellings.

Bonde Tum Hate Sewell McPhereon Filey County

Alger to join Long Branch trip with officials

Secretary Alger plans a brief stay in Washington and proposes a trip to Long Branch with the Vice President and Mrs. Alger. The exact dates are unclear in the fragment, but the party intends a short visit to unwind and discuss matters with the president.

Alger Long Branch Washington Mrv Alger Burin Hotere

Shooting Pigeons Arrests Near Denver

Denver officials arrest A B Elliott and J A Willett on warrants from Golden Justice Nichols on Humane Society charges of killing pigeons. The case relates to a trap shooting protest and a recent match between Elliott and Daniels, a millionaire.

AB. Denists J. AB Elliott Denver Humane Society Denver Colo Tay Aerin B Dan Weis JA. WH Willett Kansas City Justice Nichols Golden Humane Society Colorado Bevel Daniels Biliott

Doctor Gill Locked In Office Over Health Board Job

Dr. H Z Gill staged a prolonged protest to regain the secretary of state board of health post. He spent the night in the office on a carpet, refused to leave at closing, and was reportedly locked in by Dr. Swan. A note offering three smallpox cases prompted Gill to say he cannot leave without being locked out, and he plans to seek an injunction to prevent further interference.

H. Z. Gill Secretary of the State Boart of Health Swan Jook W.B. Swan Ancrevary Dr. Gul Gul

Surgeons Assigned to Infantry Units at Multiple Forts

A compiled list shows surgeons and assistant surgeons reassigned to infantry units in camps and forts across the U.S. Army. Names include Major Charles F. Mason, Captain James H. Flehburn, Major John K. McDill, Major John Henry, Major Justus A. Schuelke, and others, with posts at Fort Archerson, Camp Midde, Fort Sheridan, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Sam Houston, Vancouver Barracks, and more.

Teonerd K. Graves Sth Infantry U.S Camp Midde Pat Jamen Ig Miner Neristant Urgeon Lomax , Anderson Fort Sheridan John K. McDill James J. Erwin Albert Hh, Eber Thirty-first Infantry U.S.V F Thomas John Henry Aurecon Abram L. Haines Cieutenant Ralph S. Porter Thirty-second Infantry Fort Leavenworth Kan Frank «. Armstrong Fur— Gon Sohn W. Hereford Aesist Wo H Cook Ageistant Su Thirty-third Infantry TS. W Fort Sam Houston Texas Albert Peterman W. E Parker Thirty-fourth Infantry Writerean Cole James 5. Shellenberger Prask W. Foxworthy Firat Patrick J. Meketuin Vancouver — Barracks Wash Justus A Schuelke L. N. Gundy Metzier

Annexation Debate Amid Civil War Echoes

A fragmentary report from Washington in July discusses annexation sentiment and mobilization across states from Rin to Virginia. General Rosser comments on property rights, social order, and fears of anarchy, while officials claim soldiers and laws shape public opinion and policy.

Washington Peerat Rin Tame Virginia Tertit Tess Eton-Askeod Rosser Sah Pune Biguid Mesa

Discovery of rich beach diggings at Wreck Bay

A Vancouver Island prospecting boom is reported near West coast of Vancouver Island at Wreck Bay five miles from Usluctet. Morning news says a prospector washed out $2.50 from beach sands amid great excitement. Farmers abandon farms to seek gold washing profits.

Victoria A. C Strainer Willap Fap Usluctet Vancouver Pan

Trade With Brazil Declines Reported by Consul at Santos

A state department report from United States Consul HM at Santos shows U S Brazil trade fell last year with exports and imports down. Exports to Brazil declined by about half a million dollars amid overall weaker bilateral commerce.

Brazil United States

J P Morgan Announces Mexican Gold Loan Terms

J P Morgan & Co announces a Mexican gold loan of 14 million dollars in American gold and 463 0800 marks, issued at 9.5 percent with bearer bonds. Books open today in New York and European capitals, with proceeds to retire prior foreign loans and structured for September 1 maturity.

New York J. P. Morean & Co Morgan Houses Berlin Frankfort Amsterdam London Aubexlinien J. P. Morgan & Co United States Mexico

American Boats Plan Water Route From Paris to Charenton

Washington July 11 commender Baker chief assistant in the engineers department of the American cory milestoge Paris has arrived by Washington He says a new landing pad on the Seine cected by Mr Peck will be located in front of the American buildings The plan is to run a line of Pestmers carrying the American flag from the American buildings to Charenton seven miles A model American street railway will run from Charenton to Russat enabling passengers to travel by water or sail on American lines.

Washington Baker Whyly Cory Milestoge Paris Seine Peck Charentim Charenton Russat

Ill Wind Helps Texas Cotton In Upper Lands

Austin July 1 The cotton exchange reports the grain flood on the Brazos damaged the bottomland with an estimated 200000 bales of cotton lost valued at about 35 million. Heavy rains that ruined crows in the bottom benefited upper lands, promising a record corn harvest and a minor cotton impact in Texas.

Texas Austin Tex Ubelozsta Hrazos

Rich wife, bankrupt Crosby Brewster faces claims

New York July 12 Albert Crosby Brewster of Massachusetts and formerly prominent in Chicago in real estate and brewing faced bankruptcy proceedings today. He lists assets of cash and mortgages totaling under 300000 while his wife claims the Brewster estate and advances. Chicago holds a 500000 judgment against Crosby tied to David A. Gage’s defection. Crosby says he has owned nothing since 1878 and lives by borrowing from his wife.

New York Albert Crosby Brewster Mass Chicago Crosby Opera House Mavcy Brewing Company Cape Cod Crushy Hrewster Cross Wml Brewster David A. Gage Grosby

Township Fair Promises Practical Farming Show

A township fair planned for September 21 and 22 aims to showcase practical farming subjects. Led by H. Wallace as president, the effort rallies Mission Center residents and the Osk Grange plant, with professors and experienced farmers to lecture. Pro moters include Jobs B Sime A Hi Beck fern Miller and Thomas Bucklan.

Kansis Hr. H. Wallace Opie of Mission Center Ro Seaan Borg Osk Grange Mrembers Farmere Institute Jobs B Sime A. Hi. Beck Fern, Miller Thomas Buclanen

Gentrys Fast Mile Leads Detroit Harness Meet at Highland Park

Detroit harness racing at Highland Park featured Gentrys Fast Mile clocking 2:02 3-4 in a strong effort though short of the track record. Dr Schuyter was fined $29 for pulling La Verna in the first heat of the 2:15 pace. Lady Wellington won the 2:4 trot in straight heats, Hoan Dick took the 2:35 pace in straight heats, and Dan Wilkes swept the 2:16 heats with several fast times. Chain Shot won the first heat in 2:18 3.

Kansas Detroit Mich John T. Gentry Mille Highland Park Schuyter Laverna

Eight Kansas men to hold commissions in Philippines regiments

Eight Kansas soldiers are set to receive commissions in the Thirty sixth and Thirty seventh volunteer regiments forming in the Philippines. Frederick R. Dodge, formerly of Trpke, becomes captain after rising from sergeant major, with prior regular army service. Daniel F. Craig of Garnett will also be a captain, as will H. Bishop of Salina. Major bids go to Henry B. Orwie of Girard, and E. L. Glasgow of Salina becomes captain. Thames B. Hayson of Burlingame, Charles A. Phillips of Hotton, and George R. Crawford of Manhattan are named for captain, with Crawford to be second lieutenant.

Kansas Philippines Frederick R. Dodge Tr Pke Kansas Dodge Hic Hife Thriee Daniel F. Craig Garnett Leutenant K Company Twentieth Kazsas Charles M. Christy Crais Gen. Funston H. Bishop Henry B. Orwie Girard Twentieth Kansan E. L. Glasgow Salins M Company Twentieth Kansas Bishop Aod Thames B. Hayson Burlingame G Company Twenty-first Kansas Charles A. Phillips Hotton D Company

Salvage Operation After Steamer Hits Rocks Off London

In a rough report from London July 34 salvagers have reached the American liner Paris after the vessel struck rocks and drifted. They hope to reach the after hold fires and clear the ship while attempting to tow toward safety. The salvagers claim the Paris is now free of the rocks and the operation aims to facilitate salvage work.

London Paris Mavedi Mors

Johnson in Chicago and Hatfield surrender noted

Johnson of Peabody attends National Democratic Committee meeting in Chicago set for late July to oversee plans for the regular convention later in the year. Hatfield, son of Devil Anse Hatfield, surrendered to Governor Atkinson of West Virginia after a deputy sheriff shooting incident, ending pursuit in Kentucky.

Johnson Peabody National Democratic Committee Chicago Breard Kansas City

Train Held Up Near Folvor by Four Robbers

Four men stopped Southborne train No 1 on the Colorado and Southern railway inserting dynamite to blow open the express car. They failed to take any money or valuables and passengers were not molested. Officers plan pursuit and confidence remains high that the culprits will be overtaken.

Trinidad Coto Southborne Colorado & Southern Railway Folvor N. A Wwils Fargo Express Glover Webb

Paul Jones Bones Mystery In Paris Grave

Washington inquiries at the state department seek the final resting place of John Paul Jones who died in Paris on July 14. Officials learn Jones was not buried in the Lafayette cemetery and that his remains may have been moved to a rented grave years ago, with no definite location found.

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City Attorney Bird to Answer Demurrer in Auditorium Suit

City Attorney Bird has filed a demurrer to the petition in an auditorium injunction suit and will prepare an answer tomorrow afternoon. The city seeks to erect the auditorium for rentals and gatherings, with a contract in hand and a motion to make bondsmen parties for analysis.

Bird Tomerrow Judwye Mazen Hird Denilson Pryor A& Co Clevelanda Oba Mtr Kansas

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