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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1899

Page

5

Addicks Last Chance in Delaware Senate Battle

Dover March 11 delegates report a tense joint assembly as Democrats fear aiding the Republicans to elect J Edward Addicks. Republicans seek support from Col Henry A. and others, while ballots show Addicks leading but no clear majority as efforts to separate voting fail.

Dover Tel Joint Assembly Demonte Resular Union Hepublicas Addicks Hepublicans Col Henry A Tawudl Anthony Hlefine Jonathan & Willis United State Willard Saulsbury UCTE Anthony Higgins Gray Colmeary A Dupont John Biggs Parion King Sussex Cate J. Clark Khe Wan

Election balloting details with Gray leads and defeats

On the 108th ballot Gray received 16 votes while Addicks led 21 to 8 for Higgins 3 and Bigex 3. No election achieved as motions to separate were proposed after each ballot but failed by a2 to.

Addicks Gray Dupont Higgins Bigex

Arizona to Let the People Vote on Public Questions

Arizona legislators approve a bill to submit a plan for initiative and referendum to Congress. The action advances a direct democracy measure as both parties back reform in Phoenix. In Washington, Filipino leaders Lopez and Losada depart for New York en route to Europe, while marines in Pekin have left the city. Nearby notices advertise Hughes Carpet House at 423 Kansas Ave offering carpets rugs curtains and glassware.

Arizona Phoenix Ariz Congress Hughes Carpet House Kansas Ave W. Hughes Kan

Shore Acres Presented Topeka Audience At Crawford Theater

Review of James A Herne's Shore Acres in Topeka highlighting strong ensemble work led by Archie Hord and Loyd, with Miss Arte Falls as Helen Berry. Critics note consistent character portrayal, natural stage coloring by child actors Eva and Emily Clifton and Gladys Crosius, but flag a plot inconsistency in naming Helen and Nat's baby.

Topeka James A. Herne Shore Acres Marinet Bir. Herne Shore Acre Crawford Theater Nathaniel Berry Herne Archie Hord Mr. Herne Loyd Theiareter Herbert Plansburg Samy Warren Felle ‘Pheodore Ann Berry Eva Emily Clifton Gladys Crosius Helen Shoul Nathaniel Martin Nat

Chief Strauss Responds to Local Critics Over Jointists

Chief Strauss defends police actions against criticism published in The Good Citizen. He urges critics to seek facts from him, claims many statements are false, and offers to explain the true state of affairs to any interested party. He notes no meetings with the Ministerial Union or the league have occurred regarding the joint question.

Strauss Good Citizen Young Peoples' Good Citizen League Th Ministerial Union

Potwin Place Voters Back Consolidation With Topeka

Mass meeting at Potwin schoolhouse endorses uniting Potwin Place with Topeka. City council resolutions call for joint session to pass a consolidating ordinance and plan for annexation, with Topeka council to meet Monday night March 13, 1836.

Potwin Place Potwin Topeka City of

Yale likely to name Bernadette Perrin as Dwight successor

Yale corporation members acknowledge Prof. Bernadette Perrin is likely chosen to succeed President Timothy Dwight. Perrin, a Yale graduate of 1809, has served as tutor and professor at Yale and taught in Hartford. A private meeting in about three weeks will formalize the candidacy.

New Haven Conn Yale Corporation Bernadette Perrin Jam Yale Timothy Dwight Perrin Taweht Hartford High School Europe Severn Books Perris

To Live 100 Years One Hundred Year Club Meeting

New York reports a call for a meeting of the One Hundred Year club to discuss living to age 100. Members span cities and nations, with interest in improving longevity through science and civilization. The club plans an international scope and invites ideas on extending life.

New York Waldorf-Astoria Walls California Maine Nebraska German France Belgium Bulgaria England Ireland Scotland Ife

Extra Pay Voted for Naval Volunteers in Spain War

A Washington dispatch reports Congress added an honorarium in the deficiency appropriation act for naval volunteers who served in the war with Spain. The clause provides two months extra pay for officers and enlisted personnel who served creditably beyond U S borders and one month extra pay for those who served within the United States.

New York Tribune Washington Congress Spain Naval Establishment United States

Colonize Isle of Pines co operative colony formed in Chicago

The Chicago ent ony Tale of Pines organized a cooperative agricultural community to settle on the Isle of Pines. It plans to send men to investigate soil fertility healthfulness and suitable measures for securing land. The colony aims to grow fruits and early vegetables for northern markets with some sugar cane tobacco and other staples also cultivated.

Chicago Tale of Pines Isle of Pines

St Louis Kennel Club Dog Show Opens at Exposition Coliseum

At the third annual St Louis Kennel Club show in Exposition Coliseum March 12 to 15, 834 entries from top hound breeds compete. Prize winners from New York and other cities join Frank Jay Gould who presents fifteen St Hernardo entries. Judges include George W Clayton Chicago and T S Bellin Minneapolis.

St. Louis

Tea Substitutes Rule Sunday Liquor Search in St Louis

In St Louis on March 13 authorities intensified Sunday liquor sales enforcement. Hotels and eateries used tea as a substitute, while some patrons tried hiding stronger drinks in tea pots. Back doors were guarded and bar staff faced questioning as officials connected tea to evading the prohibition law.

Bt. Louis

Dreyfus Story Promises Pardon and Fallout

London reports Count Esterhazy claims the Dreyfus affair is only beginning. He pins Colonel Henry’s forgery and death on General de Roisdeffre and General Roget while predicting the entire affair will end in pardon for Dreyfus as the excitement fades to smoke.

London The Daily News Count Esterhazy

Generous Sampson Seeks Name Omission in Promotion List

Washington March 13 Rear Admiral Sampson writes Secretary Long asking to reappoint officers named for gallantry promotion off Benate while omitting his own name from the list. He refers to allegations the list was faked by including his name and asks for immediate action.

Washington Long Sampson Bantage

Ninde Chautauqua Socials and Local Parties

Social and personal notes recap a Ninde Chautauqua programme with talks on Coleridge Chaucer Tennyson Dickens and eighteenth century manners. A subscription party at Harmony hall brings guests including Mrs Baker Gundry Fuller and Leek. Also covered are parties hosted by Miss Florence Hillyer for Miss Ethel Leek and a birthday gathering for Ide lene Scott with cake and prizes.

Coleridge Chaucer Tennyson Bernard Crosby Stanton Mors Scott Lord Bert Garvin Harmony Hall C. C. Baker Richard Gundry Gusele Fuller Nellie Baker Olive Gundry Herenice Fuller Agnes Gunther Nettie Ware Kate Fielshman Lulu Ewart Calla Cuttell Anabelle Troutman Mateel “Wood Gall Clark Jessie Meyers Rebecca Rodgers Hila Hinckley Jessie Payne Clarence Indexter Eugene Ware Nesbit Smith Walter Frages Urban Poindexter Dana Davis Will Cartridge Hugh Davidson Charles Mudge Norton Payne Charlie Moon Hobart Mills Snyder Swayze 7 McCanne Stanton Moss Florence Hillyer Ethel Leek Oxford Dudges Capt H. M. Phillips Joseph Leek Vinnie Felt Mowry Thacher Louie Felt Miss Felt Mr. Thacher Belle Stagg Grace Welch Mhi Dalley Malcolm Gerard Miss Leek Bellefiiag Vinnie Gertrude Felt Margaret Goodrich Florence van Tussel May Hawley Fred Gehacan Edward Dennis Fhn Dalley Roger van Hook

Railroads Vow to Build Their Own Cars in Chicago

Chicago March railroads say they will construct their own cars instead of relying on the car trust. Managers of several lines from Chicago argue that transportation companies can run shops without extra cost, building many of their own cars as standard practice. General Manager Parker of Rock Island and President Stickney of Western endorse in house production.

Chicago Tig Parker Rock Island Roid Stickney Great Western

Spanish Officers to Colonize Mexican Districts

In Zone of Mexico on March 12 a large number of Spanish officers and soldiers who fought in Cuba will be settled in local districts as colonists under a government program. The move aims to establish new communities and strengthen regional ties.

Mexico Cuba

Colima and Manzanillo Railroad Extension Discussed

Moczuma and Ariana in Sonora report a 4.0 million acre tract secured for a new colony with substantial capital for agri mining. President Hobinson and Chief Engineer Kingman of the Mexican Central Railroad reevaluated the proposed western division extension to Colima and Manzanillo after a careful inspection. The region is described as fertile with abundant freight and eel traffic in the harbor area.

Moczuma Ariana Sonora Hobinson Kingman Mexican Central Railroad Colima Manzanillo

Appeals for Place for Relatives of Spanish War Officers

Washington March 12 There is a large portion of officers killed in the Spanish war whose widows and fathers seek appointments for sons and relatives in the army. Widows visit the White House and adjutant general's office making appeals to the president and Gen Corbie for such appointments. The president can only grant army appointments or rely on state allotments of officers. The president is embarrassed by these claims and constraints.

Washington White House Adjutant General’s

Personal Appeals to the President and General Corbin

The text notes many letters sent to the president and Gen. Corbin, with nearly half of the mail sent to the adjutant general consisting of applications and appeals that must be denied due to lack of vacancies.

Corbin Newile

Premier Declares No Prohibition In Dominion Parliament

Toronto dispatch reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier stating Canada will ignore the plebiscite and refrain from introducing prohibition in the dominion parliament. He says public opinion at the polls did not justify a prohibitory measure. In other notes, a Romeo and Juliet show at the Elks is invitation only, and memorial notices list funeral arrangements in Grand Island and Topeka.

Canada Toronto Ont Wilfrid Laurier Dominion Parfiament Fulluwiner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Delaware Senors Lopez and Losada Agoncillo Pekin State Department China Kansas Avenue Chief Strauss Peopla Union of Topeka and Dwight Quiet Club Hayes Bangust Will Dreyfus Esterhazy Generous Sampson Secretary Long Social and Personal A. Scott Idelene Euch Ruby Bell Mildred Forbes Brand= Matthews May Matthews Helen Davis Lois McBride Dorothy Wahle Eloise Sargent Nyrz Phillips Jessie Halbert Marguerite Trapp May Trapp Mabel Adams Joséphine Ties John Neely Wil Adams John Davis Churchill Sargent Chester Wahle W. M. Quigley Sterling Frank Reed Virginia C. Reed Woman's Club C5. Baker M. L. Chamberlain Ollie Hayes Daisy Hayes I Troy Emily Hack T. W. Harrison Western Avenue BE. M. Sheldon C. O. Knowles J. R. Hague Prom the People's Store Fenture Romeo and Sultet Elks
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