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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1899

Page

3

Snow Storm Paralyzes Leadville Region in Colorado

A powerful snowstorm from Sunday night grips Leadville and surrounding towns, halting rail traffic west of the city and delaying eastbound service. Mines idle except for a few operations on Carbonate and Fryer, wage losses exceed three thousand dollars daily, and Snow shoe parties are organized to bring provisions to Climax Robinson Birds Eye and other isolated points.

Leadville Colo Breckenridge Dillon Kokonu Robinson Dickey Climax Wheeler South Park Blue River Movre Rollins Rio Grande Birds Eye

Seeds From The Far East Trade Plant Experiments

An account describes French and Japanese interest in importing a plant variety from China and the Philippines, aimed at industrial cultivation in the United States. It notes researchers seeking native weeds for breeding and mentions camphor seeds and a new forage plant named Weomidexa, with projected cultivation and market potential.

Troukaen China Japan Beth Hardy Betlovtia Intraduetio Ea Ut T

Prank Gould Arrives in Chicago for Exhibition

Aristocratic Chicago March 1 Frank Jay Gould youngest son of Jay Gould has just come of age and arrived to arrange for the exhibition of his doge in a move reflecting inherited fortune and social display in the city.

Chicago Frank Jay Gould Jay Gould

Heart disease link to digestion urged in health note

A health feature explains rising heart trouble among Americans tied to weak digestion. It argues that improving digestion via Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets can aid heart function, noting the product’s availability via Grugetsts for 60 cents and a free booklet from S. A. Stuart Co, Marshall.

Hervey Stuart Grugetsts Stuart Co Marshall

Young heir draws eyes at Chicago hotel show

A young heir to a famous New York railroad fortune arrived at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago for preliminary arrangements connected to a Chicago dog show. He checked in, registered, and was assigned a room overlooking Michigan Avenue, drawing curiosity from onlookers. He plans to travel to Grand Rapids today for a Butterfy club beach show opening this afternoon.

Auditorium Oerk Michigan Avenue Gould Notheis New York Railroad Chicago Grand Rapids Mich Butterfy Club Norin

Topeka Panel Plans Madison Ave School Additions and New Buildings

A Topeka committee outlines a plan to address crowded grammar schools with multiple building projects and expansions. Proposed locations include Madison Avenue school, Irving Park, Avondale, Polk Street, Pullman, Neen and Auburn Park, Calumet Avenue, and Calumet seventh street with various twelve to twenty-two room additions and new buildings. The emphasis is relief for overcrowded grammar schools. high schools not included.

Chekgo Lehele Madison Avenue School Pricott Irving Park Ession Batten

Wineries to Rise in Fresno as Vineyards Expand

Freena Cal March 2 D P Rows and A Boarboro of San Francisco visited Fresno noting plans to build a winery with capacity for wine and distillery products. The deposed project includes Vine cultivations, surveys for spur tracks, and partnerships with Hurst and Swine County firms to grow grapes for export.

Freena Cal D. P. Rows A. Boarboro San Francisco Ard Roorma County Fresno Sac Franaeco Truinndintelyr Wien Taliona Californie Tita Waite Wret & Son Brookton Etert A. Hece Winery Hanfupd Nes County Haa Swins Cilaay

Dying Kentucky Character Amid Drunken Tales

Captain Arch Horner of Vaneture Kentucky, famed as a picturesque figure, reveals fifty years of drunkenness at age seventy while facing multiple indictments in Lewis and Greenup counties. The report notes his long whisky habit and odd courtroom walks as details emerge from a fragmented OCR. Also mentioned is a private marriage in Lewiston, Maine. James Cecil Howe and Edith Dingley plan to wed March 11, a private ceremony due to Mr Dingley’s death.

Vanveture MFCR Arch Horner Kentucky Lewis Regela Greenup Lewis County Miss Dingley Washington James Cecil Howe Phoebe Hearst Edith Dingley Representative Dingley Lewiston Dingley

Iron Spite Fence Rises in Newark Over Apartment Row

In Newark, New Jersey, a spite fence with corrugated iron is planned between properties of John Frank and Peter Zuzzall in Comes alley. The $350 structure, approved by the Building Inspector, will block light and air to Zuzzall’s two-building, 16-family yard, whileFrank’s two-family house gains minimal space.

Newark N. J John Frank Comes Alley Peter Zuzzall Peal A. Smith Tras Frank Broad Street Zaxzalt Market Broad Streets Zaznall Roy al Frank Fe Zanzalt Franke Zuxzall Zazzail Zarmal Rouwe

Municipal ownership debate at Illinois cities convention

Delegates at a Illinois cities convention discuss forming the League of Illinois Municipalities led by Gilkison of New York. Topics include municipal ownership of utilities, local improvements, and financing. Seneca plans to pursue electric plant ownership. most owners favor public control but oppose bond funding. practical hurdles cited.

Pearts Saren Ilinois League of Davenport Rock Malina Seneca Mi ‘Furrei Dal

Domestic Experiment at Women’s Conference

Prof Mary Rob erte Smith of Stanford shared her domestic experiment for two hours at the Women’s Conference of the Society for Ethical Culture in New York. She described payingmaids fairly with chef-like oversight and letting them have time for errands and meals, noting better outcomes and accountability when china breaks were replaced at cost.

New York Mary Roberte Smith Leland Stanford University Die Womens Society For Ethical Culture Tuxedo Madison Avenue Pitty. Hinth Street Smith Mary Bmth China

Sweat shop exposure prompts army clothing inquiry

State Factory Inspector OLeary rebutted claims of new sweat shop exposures in New York while noting ongoing ignorance hunger and idleness feed the system. He cited government contracts linked to army clothing and described inspections by the War Department with Colonel Patton coordinating to curb future production in proper facilities.

Albany O'Leary New York City Patton War Department New York Brooklyn

Alger’s Place: Possible Cabinet Shakeup Rumor

Washington report states Secretary Alger plans to stay, while allies discuss a move to replace him with a Cleveland era Democrat. Names mentioned include Olney or Lamont for Secretary of War to calm gold Democrats and address currency reform disputes.

Washington Alger Algers Cleveland State Olney Lamont War Department Congress Cameron Lincoln Edwin M. Stanton Buchanan

Tigers in a Panic Case of Variloid at Princeton

Princeton March 3. A feared smallpox case among Princeton University students proved to be a mild variloid after expert diagnosis by Dr. Wyckoff of New York. The patient Ralph S. Steen, 1901, of New York City, was removed to the infirmary. Thirteen Vandal club members were sent home as a precaution. Faculty and sanitary officials assured no spread is expected.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Wyckof New York Ralph S. Steen New York City Steen Brown Hall Wyckoff New Ease Stven C.F. Hrackett

Baptism Of Five Mor Mon Converts At Milwaukee Natatorium

In Milwaukee on the South Side five Mor mon converts were baptized in the public bathhouse with only invited guests present. Five elders helped in the ceremony as Mr and Mrs Anton Neumann and their daughter Clara joined, along with Mr and Mrs C Hackmann all tailors. Mrs Neumann resisted during immersion requiring three submersions to complete the rite.

Milwaukee Wis South Side Anton Neumann Clara C. Hackmann Neumann

Rich Chicago copper mine schemeer Halligan plans vast wealth

Robert H Halligan declares immense copper mine wealth in Wyoming and outlines plans to finance residences, a bank, telegraph line, and offices in the Fisher building, with negotiations on venues and staff, claiming to be the richest man in the world despite heavy strain and a need for funds.

Chicago Robert H. Halligan Veodome Fisher Tam Rothachids Era Union Telegraph Company Kentucky University New York Life Insurance Company Grand Boulevard Michiean Avenue Mattie H. Fiallizan A.B. Hush Cable Piano Company A. L. Clark Association Building James FP. Adams G. W. Sturtevant Pisher Building Fisher Bailing Howest Delaware Arkansas Wyoming New York Jelm Mountains Laramie Union Pacific Mullen Monroe Avenue T. C. Buss A. Ft. Revell & Co

Man credits Merrow's Kid-ne-olds for cure after expensive illness

Josephus Osbourn of 925 Jackson Street Columbus recounts years of kidney and nervous trouble and false relief from doctors. He claims Merrow's Kid-ne-olds cured him after spending hundreds on medicines and doctors. He urges others to request the remedy through Swift Holiday's drug store listings.

Merton Josephus Osbourn Jackson Street Columbus Merrew Hal Gaye Ald Dale Marrew Swift Helliday Cnagetectr

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