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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1899

Page

7

Gates Out for Senator in Illustrative Mrs Power Story

The article recounts a political scandal involving Mrs Power, Gates, and Senatorial ambitions. It describes stock manipulations, purchases of Chicago stock, transfers, and alleged favors tied to political influence. Key figures include Gates, Larimer, and Dr Jameson, with references to gas stock and a Chicago house.

Gates Mrs Power Dr. T Aeasees Willer Lorimer New York Aeremiere Larimer New Turk Chicago Atermal Grott Fem Stalen Catriat Jamievast Loriaer Jamieesn Galeo Mass Orton

London War Finance Plan Reveals Defense Spending Plan

London reports on wartime defense financing with statements from the War Office secretary and government officials. The plan envisions multi installment funds for home and overseas defense, including fortifications and staff costs, while outlining projected expenditures and policy continuities.

Vanderbilts Deny California Visit Rumors

New York dispatch reports Simos Preterie and Vanderdut key figures denying ongoing gatherings with the Vanderbilts in California. Dr W Seward Wet and others suggest the trip was a private pleasure visit, not a plan to establish a new transcontinental line or acquire property near North Beach, San Francisco.

New York the Times Simos Vanderdut W. Seward Wet California San Francisco San Franciso North Beach Francie New York Central Teolae Viere Webb

None So Popular Gaining Favor in Topeka

Daily Topeka reports rising popularity of Morrow's Kid-ne-oids and kidney remedy Kid-ne-cite as a cure for kidney ailments backache nervous debility and general weakness. J M Holt of East 8th Street Topeka testifies he used Kid-ne-cite with lasting improvement after a brief trial and continued use.

Morrow Topeka J. M. Holt East 8Th Street

Pitched Battle Between Hebrew and Christian Boys

A clash on Stewart Avenue in Chicago involved about 200 youths from Hebrew and Christian groups. Insults and attacks preceded a battle with stones and clubs, leaving many injured before police arrived and separated both sides. One Christian and one Jewish boy were detained but later released.

Chicago Stewart Avenue Liday Durin Christine Se Hoch

Ohio charter to be abandoned by fat company

Cleversed G and associates plan to leave Ohio as the charter is to be surrendered on July 1. The firm will reduce its force from about men to nearly none, following a recent Jersey incorporation with capital of 110 million. Attorney Virgil Po Kline, representing the company, said the move aims to escape Monnett.

Ohio Jersey Oni Virgil Po Kline Gay Ame Chere Wingnti Monnett

Fragments From a Damp Page Describe Social and Local Notes

A garbled OCR page fragment mentions church services, local officials, and community figures. It references an evening service, a pastor in charge of basins, and various names including Barton and Pitney Be. The text also alludes to a colonial era context with references to Africa and a missionary element, though many words are distorted.

Baltimore Society Deluged by Sudden Robinson Boykin Marriage

The marriage of Miss Mary Washington Robinson and Mr William A Boykin shocked Baltimore society as both families opposed the match. The couple, aged 16 and 22, wed in Wilmington Delaware with a minister’s ceremony and spent their honeymoon in Atlantic City. The secrecy and runaway nature of the union sparked chatter among Philadelphia and New York social circles.

Baltimere Suse I Mary Washington Robinson John Moncure Febine Wiliam A. Boykin Thomas J. Boykin Birennie Rolinson White Young Mr Boykin Mite Robinson Wilmington Del Henry Ward Dunningham Calvary Biebureh

Ex-Superintendent Faulkner Offered Atchison Orphans Home

State officials ponder reappointing CE Faulkner who led the soldiers orphans home, after ousting under Leedy. he later took a similar post in Minneapolis and is regarded as an expert in managing such institutions. Philadelphia notes an executive change at the American fair corporation shows Cassat as president, linking to the broader industrial leadership changes. A list of obituaries and medical ads follows, including Dr. Thomas’ Electric Oil and a poison-pill tone on constipation remedies.

Atchison CE Paulkner Soldiers’ Orphans Hom W. H. H. Yucre Faulkner Leedy Minneapolis Minn

Death Claims Mine Worker In Peculiar Electrocution

A mine laborer named Fanetta Joba Fan died in an unusual electrocution at Sem today as miners carried his body from the Blatchford mine. A jacket held a riveted roll. a woman in a short skirt with heavy boots traced the tense scene as travelers from Rossala questioned the tragedy and a man learned he had killed by implication.

Nelaeaville Chia Fanetta Joba Pittsburg Blatchford Sem Ferree Eax Ince Neste Jobo Funtyla Rossala Waa Jack

Boy Beaten Horse Ends in Tragic Death in Hope

Columbus Indiana June 21 Roy Youngman a one year old boy was beaten by his father Jobo Youngman after striking a farm horse. The father struck the boy on the back of the head with a club in the wagon, the boy died that evening. The incident occurred at their home near Hope and authorities planned to bring the father to trial.

Columbus Ind Roy Youngsman Jobo Youngman Bear Hope Roy

Committee rejects special train for 20th Kansas reunion

Committees decide not to charter a special train for the Twentieth Kansas event. Estimated cost around 9000, with railroads offering cheapest rates about 8. Major Andersen notes regimental muster in San Francisco, preferring reception and entertainment here. They plan to seek favorable rates for returning veterans in September.

Ttes Topeka 20Th Hans Kansas FT Honnbrake Andersen San Francisco

Excursion to Beatrice by Rock Island Sunday special

Rock Island issues a Sunday excursion to Beatrice Nebraska to view a Chautauqua program. The afternoon sermon by Rev William Flatburn DB, third chaplain of the United States WENATS, is featured with Modocs of Topeka Jubilee Singers and the choral group. Train departs Topeka 7:45 PM arriving Beatrice 12:15 PM, return leaves Beatrice in the evening.

Rock Island Beatrice Wim. Flatiburn United States Wenats Topeka Jubilee Amgers Beatrics

Liverpool Tropical Diseases School to Dispatch West Africa Expedition

The newly established Liverpool school of tropical diseases plans a West Africa expedition led by Surgeon Major Rees to investigate malaria and other tropical illnesses. The mission aims to test the theory that malaria is spread by a specific mosquito bite, with expected scientific and commercial benefits.

Liverpool School of Tropical Diseases Chamberlain West Africa Major Rees

Chicago Federation Demands Dismissal of Superintendent Andrews

The Chicago Federation of Labor passed resolutions urging the Board of Education to dismiss Superintendent Benjamin Andrews. The meeting featured bitter remarks and hostile newspaper clippings about Andrews, with speakers condemning his career and decisions as the board faced the motion.

Chicago Federation Education Board Chicago Chicago Federation of Labor Board of Education Benjamin Andrews Dr. Andrews

Formaldehyde Germ Killer Promised for City Use

An article on emerging formaldehyde fumigation notes it is safer and more effective than sulfur burn methods. It describes a home use generator, gas diffusion through a door tube, and claims of disinfection without harm to breathers, plus preservative use on meats and foods.

J. F. Withrow la Monroetreet

Talk of extra session in Michigan legislature

Governor Pingree may call a special session to consider max bills and a constitutional revision on taxing railroad property. Debate centers on unseating Speaker Adams and placing Pingree allies on key committees. many doubt enough votes can be found. Rumors circulate about the extra session, with some saying it will be delayed or not occur.

En Ieecan Juno Pingree Max Bills Rubentine Adams Busi- Besa Upper Peninsula Syme

Students in Exile as Russian Universities Close

Vienna reports say czar may curb Siberian exile while 39 000 students are stranded. Officials accuse the ministry of education of harsh rules last January triggering protests and mass closures. Czarist inquiry leaders urge mercy, but efforts falter.

Vienna Bt. Petersburg Siberia Varkrus European Russia de Witte Vaanobeky Commission of Inquiry

Nebraska law on women workers sparks Omaha protests

Omaha June 21. The Nebraska legislature last winter passed a law restricting female labor to ten hours in factories and mercantile shops and requiring seats for female workers. It will take effect July. The measure provokes strong reaction from women in major stores and factories. Several employers announce planned layoffs, including the largest meat store which says women in accounting will be replaced. Proponents estimate a 25 percent cut in female staff as the law operates.

Omaha Nebraska Mahe Rien

Retirement of Col Van Valzah Opens Seventhin Infantry Vacancy

The War Department approved the retirement of Colonel Van Valzah of the Eighteenth Regular Infantry due to disability after over 20 years of service. Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert J. Carpenter moves up in the Seventh Infantry, while Major William S. Daugherty becomes lieutenant colonel of the Seventh Infantry and Captain Smith of the Twelfth rises to major of the First Infantry. The Modocs will travel to Beatrice on Sunday, June 25.

Col van Valzah Aska Washington Philippines Counnel David D van Velzah Regular Infantry War Department Gilbert Carpenter Seventh Infantry Fort McPherson Atlanta van Valzah Daugherty Tieutenant Coronel Seventh Infan UF Smith First Infantry

Untitled North Tupeka Column Mentions Local News And Social

A garbled North Tupeka column lists residents and events including visits, weddings, and school notes. Mentions of Nystrom family, Mr Louis Ny croem and Miss Olsen wedding, and a Spworth Avenue church meeting with officers elected. Also notes about property sales on Fallstead company premises and snow day gatherings with many local names.

Ralatia Occar WTEC Pbs Tie Kimbell Printing Company Kansas Avenue Sarthe Sera Nystrom T. W. Deaienbaugh Sarria Blacksaith Courtland Baie Deen Sirs Reynolds Achool Dunfan Aria John Nystrom Kansas Lerve Nystrom Ara Fond Nystrom Louis Nycroem Missae Olsen Spworth Avenue Enurec Chenin Salrey Heory Mary Brown Florence Musseen Cluffort Luten Acerstary Ding "Bila Wiedvarn Harry Nay Jono E. Frost Santa Falltead Company Tate Santa Fe Adeila Dora Irene Henry Steele Courtney Peocha Macy Petro Mabel Pixon Mani Maxwell Earth Carrie Hasnes Inie Stoker Eine York Martha ‘Reach Wasnte Mer Saxiie Bertha Wizer Miltned Edlinn Winnie June Beker Ske C. Berry Mesars Easmond Lindsey Beohtnl Maxwell Clarence Kistler Wik Joma Unrr Bieson John Gen Low Holeama Marcy Eukenn Durrin Clyde Swart Corvan Aen Wiser Foi Koekr Tompson Luther Bright Gettyspure Paths Areucauts Gumtors Sveries Mos Nichajenn Fan Buren Street M. Patiaes Aries Curis Keee Hoatchinetn Sijote S Skinner Missle Mom C. Nichaisga Sise Manel Miler Parkhers Beesie Heater

Missouri Apple Yield Report Shows Half Crop Expected

Kansas City June 31 D A Goodman secretary of the state horticultural society reports apples in Missouri will total about 4,009,000 to 4,004,000 bushels a half crop. He toured orchards and notes 19 percent will yield full crop, 40 percent half crop, and 20 percent none. Apples are unusually good with little fruit moths due to last winter's extreme cold. Ozarks conditions mirror the rest of the state.

Kansas City Esc D A. Goodman State Horticultural Society Goodman Ozarks

Tuberculosis Congress Report From American Delegate

Washington June 21 Professor E A De Schweinuts attended the International Tuberculosis Congress at Barlan as the United States delegate. He reports the main aim to arouse interest in building four sanitoriums for the poor workers with a small tax on labor and employers under German law. He expects practical results and notes Dr Boyd of the U S Navy will also report. The U S delegates were warmly received and entertained. The Duke of Ratibor, congress president, praised the U S president’s telegram and the sending of two delegates.

Washington EA. de Schweinuts Barlan United States State Department Thie Pier Schweinuts Congress Boyd United States Navy Duke of

Brain Muscles Studied by Indiana Scientist in Germany

Indiana scientist Professor Talbert, now in Germany, reports a new plan to map brain control of muscles. He proposes trephining holes in dogs’ skulls and inserting ivory plugs with electrodes to stimulate brain regions and locate control of limbs and senses.

Indiana la Porte Ind Talbert Germany Taibert Lee Taltert

Pana Citizens Rebel Over Fourth Celebrations

Indignation rises in Pana as orders from Governor Tanner urged Major Camnabis to forbid fireworks and gunfire on the Fourth. A committee of leading businessmen announces intention to ignore the orders and proceed with traditional celebrations. Local notices and classifieds follow with laundry, housing, job ads, and sales items interspersed.

Pang Pana Tanner Canbanis Millitia

For Sale Miscellaneous and Livestock Inquiry

For sale miscellany includes Jersey and Shorthorn cows. Inquiry to Jas Harrison at Syree. Also mentions nearly new baw trap and small children items.

Jas Harrison SALE Jersey Syree

Real Estate For Sale and Miscellaneous Notices

Multiple for sale notices and misc listings including real estate, jewelry, insurance, and professional services. Prominent names include RHOADES Chote MES HATTIS VAN VLECK, EVA HARDING, and F. Gritha. Items reference locations near North Topeka and West Fifteenth with varied prices and offerings.

Garros Rabarn Eopeians North Topeka Rhoades van Vleck Zeitears

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