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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1899

Page

7

Douglass idea on trust issue stirs campaign debate

In Chicago on July 26 discussions centered on removing the trust question from politics. George L. Douglass proposed a constitutional amendment to empower federal action, with the aim of depoliticizing trust probes. Marquette Club members weighed feasibility, while timing and club leadership limited immediate action.

Kansan Chicago Eorge L. Dewsinss Getsie Republican Party Criceconiepublicans Marquette Club Marquetts Dougines Washington Cutie Griges Glen Os Douglass Congress Coxdi Durin Ure Tommhitne Doughiss Douglases Wien Maronette Club

Mortgage for $27,000,000 on Wisconsin Central property

A $27 million mortgage on the Wisconsin Central Railroad Company property is disclosed. The transaction lists the United States Company of New York and John A. Stewart as trustees or related parties. The filing references July dates in connection with the agreement and associated liens or security interests.

Wisconsin Central Railroad Company Wisematts Ales Te Company of New York John A. Stewart

Mortgage Foreclosure Notice in County Reorganization Plan

Revenue slump on three instruments totaling 318, Si. The Chicago Wisconsin and Minneapolis Railroad and Wisconsin Railroad convey to the Tod Company property for 7200. Instruments bear revenue sum 1400 covering tritxection at 516mAHiN. Filing of the mortgage tied to a broader reorganization, with 1% filed in New York Chicago and other cities.

Rellround ‘Company County Recorders Chicaza, Wisconsin & Minneapolis Railroad Company Wisconsin and Wisconsin Railroad Company

Kissing Bug Remedy and Holiday Train Offers

Government entomologist states kissing bug fears are overstated and suggests household ammonia for stings. In August the Santa Fe offers a 31400 round trip to Denver and Colorado Springs with limited August 31 tickets and a Pullman express to points of interest.

Howard Bays Helter Richmond Wm. P. Field Silicoud Midiottdac Chesterfeildecounty Department of Agricultate Washington J. Howard Santa Fe Denver Colorado Springs Posblo Topeks

Discount sale on watches and jewelry

A brief notice offers ten percent off all watches and jewelry for a short time through A Morrison at 105 Kansas Ave. A promotional line advertises a special train to Florida Scott and a Pac round trip price of 32 dollars. Also a laundry service by Peerless Steam Laundry reports collars and cuffs laundered.

Prisoner on a Spire Narrowly Survives Parachute Rescue

New York aeronaut Jack Cassell dangled from a church spire about 200 feet above ground as wind carried his parachute toward Calvary Church. After a perilous grip hold on a gable edge he waited terrified while spectators watched. He released the parachute ropes, lowered to the pavement, then fastened a long rope to the cord and slid to safety.

Seronaut Losam Central Parachiute Jack Cassell New York Calvary Church Cassell

Violinist Pitachinos Lives in Peasant House Ahead of U S Debut

Russian violinist Pitachinos, soon to perform in the United States, endures a cramped peasant dwelling with a low ceiling and no space to practice. He hides in the barnyard to rehearse, shuns visitors, and remains celebrated despite grim living conditions. His Stradivarius, a gift from Moscow royalty, accompanies his travel from Berlin to New York.

Pitachinos Berlin Pitsehingt United States Etn Mehie In & Convent of Asia Philharmonic Society of New York Fis Hla

Magnetic third rail powers first American train run

New Haven Conn July 2. For the first time in American railroad history a train was pulled by a third rail motor. The experiment occurred on the CobmerttUram branch of the New York New Haven and Hartford line near Boxton and was considered highly successful. If later trials prove satisfactory, most branch lines of the system may adopt the third rail.

New Haven Conn New York, New Haven Hartford Boxton

Loubet Visits His Mother in Montelimar July Fourth

President Loubet arrived in Montelimar to speed his vacation, welcomed by the mayor and officials, then traveled to Marsanne to visit his mother. Bryan Will Be a Delegate Washington July 26 The Post says: Bryan will be a delegate to the next Democratic national convention, stated yesterday by Congressman Clayton of Alabama who chairs the state delegation. Tickets on sale July list and date, good until Aug 21 via Santa Fe Route. Colorado Flyer travels 14% hours to Colorado Springs. Heine’s Ice Cream delivered, call 397, 212 Eighth Street.

Loubet Montelimar Marsanne Iis Bryan Washington Riven Clayton Alabama Chicago Pitsburg Hoeturn Colorado Flyer Colorado Springs Helne Eighth Street

Piecemeal Defence by Secretary Alger Before Retirement

Washington July 26 General Alger appears to defend his conduct in Cuba and the Spanish war by plan. He issued a statement claiming he proposed sending Spanish soldiers home and saved nearly a million dollars by his method. He plans to publish more correspondence showing support for sending more troops to the Philippines despite opposition. Further installments will offset blame to other officials and present his original intent to release a full defense after retirement, now staged in parts for effect.

Alger Washington Cuba Philippines Otis Inetall Oent

Despondent Cow Clarissa Ends Life in Kentucky Pound

Clarissa the famous trained cow once used by Barnum and later owned by P. T. Balsam drowned herself in a pond near Brownshers road, Louisville, after years of decline and despondency. The animal, once touted as one of the country’s best formed and most perfectly trained, had a tumultuous history including sale and previous suicide attempt.

Louisville Clarissa Barnum Coner's Place Brownshers Road Clsriska Joe Tevis Madiven County P. T. Balsam

Mass Convention Discusses Chicago Drainage Canal Plan

About 600 people from Tingis river valley and surrounding towns gathered at White House UL on July 26 to consider attitudes toward the proposed drainage canal and removal of government dams at Katmpeville and La Grange. Speakers included Congression al figures and local officials who outlined deliberations.

White Haus Tingis River AtLenfance Chicago Katmpeville la Grange St Louis Eeroy Pittsdex Ee Ward Hee Withers

FALRBANKS RETURNS AMID AMICABLE BOUNDARY VIEWS

Indiana Senator Fairbanks returns home after absence claiming boundary disputes between England and this county can be settled amicably with patience. He believes no solid reason exists against an amicable settlement. Memphis Cotton Seed Crushers meet to hear president’s address and annual reports from delegates in New York Pennsylvania Ohio and the southern states.

Indianapane United States Fairbanks Elect Prieten Alaska Wiens Baryishet England Memphis Tenn Montomery Pack New York Pennsylvania Oiinuis

Queen and President Toasted in Southampton Visit

Southampton hosts a cordial visit by the maxers and sheriffs to the Saratoga school. President McKinley and Queen Victoria were toasted at lunch. The report mixes travel details to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and special rail offers via Great Rock Island Route with round trips and specific sale dates.

Southampton Maxers Sheriffs of United States Ahly Saratoga Saratoga McKinley Quests Victoria Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Great Rock Island Topeka

Annexation stance for Cubans in El Sufragio Universal

Havana reports El Sufragio Universal supports annexation, arguing Cubans can manage island affairs but generals claim divine right to govern. It calls for American control with Cuban popular representation and mentions McKinley speech timing. Rathbone named president of Cuban Red Cross. Red Cross growth cited. Local Havana note adds unemployment relief and tobacco herd work at eighteen fronts.

Havana Bratario de la Marina el Sufragio Universal Puerto Principe Generas el Sutragio Universal Mekhinles Mckinley Cuba Atstma Nice American Union Rathbone BE. G., Rathbone New York Red Cross Society el Diario de la Marina

Goulds Lose Control Of St Louis Southwestern Railroad

A July report in The Journal and Advertiser states the Goulds no longer control the St Louis Southwestern railroad. Banking houses and Chicago and Eastern Illinois now hold a majority stake. Edwin Gould remains president but active management has shifted to a former Great Northern executive. A new 87 mile connecting line to link northern St Louis Southwestern with Chicago and Eastern Illinois is expected within 30 days, enabling through service from the Gulf to the Gulf via a shorter route but lacking port facilities. The Rock Island system is not involved in the new arrangement. A Sioux City dispatch notes a Western Passenger association meeting and a charge of rate cutting against the Chicago tickets. Secretary J A Shepard will report from Chicago.

St Louis Southwestern New York The Journal and Advertiser Goulds St. Louis Southwestern Iiveme Hinds Edwin Goult Mnineer Great Northern St. Louin Southwestern Tily Rock Island Minnespons Anu Sur Sioux City J. A. Shepard Western Passenger Association Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company Northwestern HG. Cheney Chicago Leas Cheney Shepard

Topeka Roofing Co Ad Offers Short Notice Services

Roofing specialists advertise slate pitch and gravel roofs with asphalt coating, offer repairs on tin roofs, five year warranty on some, and provide estimates on request. Mentions special train to Fort Scott via Pac Round trip two dollars from Topeka Kansas.

Topeka

Wind Cave Case Decides Against Both Contestants

Rapid City July 4 The general land office in Washington forwards its decision in the Wind Cave cases ruling that neither party is entitled to the cave The ground is not mineralized denying mineral location and McDonald’s homestead entry is cancelled The commission recommends government take charge and convert it into a public resort The case will be appealed to the Interior Secretary

Tang Office Commission Rapid City General Land Office Washington South Dakota Mining Company McDonald Secretary of the Interior

Santa Fe Route Tickets On Sale For Pueblo to Denver Travel

Tickets for travel between Pueblo and Denver via the Santa Fe route go on sale August 5 6 and 7 and are valid until August 31 featuring limited layovers free chair cars sleepers Harvey dining rooms and a rock ballasted track with a block signal system. T L King is the agent offering these options.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Santa Fe Harvey T. L King

Real Estate and Property For Sale Notice

Por Salt and real estate listings including a 7 room house with 15 lots and multiple outbuildings. Parma ranches garava trade fruit farms poultry farms city property and loan asks for biatdees peaperry or wishae Also houses for rent and neat stone work by J E Shafter near Hotel Kanead.

Jacos Tom Kansas Parma J. E. Shafter Hke Kkanead

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