Diamonds Made in Merchantable Line by Chemical Process
United States and German sources report a claimed method to create larger diamonds synthetically. The process allegedly uses iron, carbon, and high temperature under concentrated pressure, with a long hermetically sealed steel tube and electric current to drive crystallization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germain
Zurich
State Department
Air, Moynt
Carbonte Reid
Wilverfeld Col
Abnniny
Silver men to meet at Brown Palace Hotel conference
Denver March 15. State leaders of free coinage will meet in conference at the Brown Palace Hotel this evening to discuss measures to tone down and strengthen silver interests ahead of the 1900 campaign. Attendees include James K. Jones Daniel Campau Idaho Governor Steunenberg and several Colorado figures. The aim is to establish a national bureau to educate and prepare for the next presidential election.
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Denver
Te Brown Palace
Renpurr
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Lhe Nations Democratic Committee
Daniel J. Campau
Mirh
M al
Steinenbers
Idaho
FH. M.A Teliet
Johar F. Shatroth
Charis S. Thame
Gow Adams
DH. Mowat
Denis Sheedy
Colorado
Tei
Washington
North Topeka Society Notes and Local Happenings
North Topeka column items from Defors to Topeka describe residents traveling to St Louis Kansas City and San Francisco. Visits include Dr L A Ryder in Kansas City Miss Byrd Watkins and Rev Maver at services. Socials at Kansas Avenue church with parlor reception for Rev and Mrs Chandler. Senator A L Coleman of Centralia declares candidacy for a consular post under McKinley with desire to go abroad.
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Kcimbatt
Rorabaugh
SL Lons
L. A. Ryder
Kansas City
Siew
Lizzie Conkling
Lyons
Kah
W. J. Davis
HB. Morse
Emporia
Morse
Gordon Street
Byrd Watkins
Kansas Anti
Maver
Second Presbyterian Church
W. B. Hutchinson
Amine Carrie
Bolu
San Francisco
California
Kansas Peems Church
Chuite
Courtnay
Pittshore & Gult Csoe
Charce
Kansas
A. L. Coleman
Centralia
Forthern
McKinsey
Coleman
Mrs. Atwood
Obie
W. A. Morton
A. M. Harvey
Plainville
Kan
Byrots Roberts
Harrison Street
High Five
Hiair
Ferguson
Atchison
Virgiline Mulvane
Powleson
Frank Bennett
Willard Lewis
RK. Jamison
Marie
St.Louis
Washburn College
W. H. Mortis
Denver
Mm. Chapin
J. M. Snavely, Jr
Milton Stoker
Lillian Valertije
Inney Center
Anna Nellis
Mise Clio O'Brien
Harding Sues Over $10,000 Damages In Dry Goods Assignment
D J Harding sues James McCreery of St Louis and Mills Adams Dry Goods in district court for $10,090 claiming their actions caused the Wiggin Harding Dry Goods Company to be assigned, leaving assets cited at $15,000 above liabilities. Garnishments target debtors named by Harding, alleging solvent condition and improper stock security.
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D. J. Harding
James McCreery
St. Louia
Mills-Adams Dry Goods Company
Dhy
Wiggin-Harding Dry Goods Company
Summer
Harding
James McCreery & Co
Brome Redden
Margaret Johnson
Warren Mc Crosby & Co
Warren M. Crosby
Gs. H
W. T. Crosby
Crosby Bros
Wiggin
Harding & Co
McCreery Company
Wikein, Parsing & Co
Adrynaly Peason
Mills-Adams Company
Senate Presents Harvey With Silver Clock And Dish
Late Saturday in the senate chamber Lieutenant Governor A. M. Harvey and Mrs. Harvey received a silver watch clock and silver fruit dish from senators, and a silver tea set from senate employees. Senator A. G. Forney spoke for the senators, praising the session and expressing appreciation while Senator Hugh Farrelly spoke for the employees. Governor Harvey thanked both groups for the tokens and goodwill.
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Senate
A. M. Harvey
A. G. Forney
Hugh Farrelly
Forney
Wmementu
Harvey
Alger's Partners Linked to War Plant Expansion
Windsorons report Sir William Van Horne of Canadian Pacific and Mr. Angus of Bank of Montreal become implicated with HA Alcor Detroit secretary of war in operating the Tani fentide Pulp company at Grande Mere Quellen. Gen Alger is said to aid St Morris lumber with increased mill capacity and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsorons
Ttsk
William van Horne
Canadian Pacific Railona
Angus
Bank of Montreal
Night and Day Wool Factory Keeps 2-Year Short-Time Pace
Newton Massachusetts March 15 W 8 PF Conningly manufacturers of wool and merino goods at Newton Jowes Falls will run their factory night and day to meet the large orders. The factory has been operating only three or four days a week for two years.
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Newton
Mass
Conningly
Jowes Falls
The Puritan is Found
The United States cruiser Columbia was sighted off Sandy Hook early in the morning with the monitor Puritan in tow. By mid morning the Puritan steamed outside Sandy Hook bar while the Columbia stood offshore.
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New York
United Stase
Columbia
Puritan
Sandy Mook
Colubia
Topeka society update shows many dinners and visits
In Topeka and vicinity society notes list numerous dinners, card parties, and visits. Names include Judge W A Johnston Gov J A Osburn and Mrs J A Osburn along with many local families. Events span dinners teas and excursions with attendees from Topeka, Osage City, Lawrence and nearby towns.
Voting by Piecemeal at Kansas Avenue Polls
A middle aged suffragist caused confusion at the 1001 Kansans avenue polling place by presenting a folded ballot and claiming prior registration. Judge Hoener and clerk T Palmer confirm name and address are needed and detect those who voted multiple times or for a single candidate, exposing irregularities in the Australian ballot system.
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Crawford
Kansans Avenue
Dad" Hoener
Hoener
T. Palmer
Dad Hoener
First State Board of Education Meeting Opens
The first regular meeting of the year for the state board of education convenes in State Superintendent William Stryker s office this afternoon. The main agenda item is the issuance of conductors and instructors institute certificates. Shirts, collars and cuffs freshened by Peerless Steam Laundry at 12 sid 14 West Std.
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Sup’t Stryker
State Board of Education
William Stryker
Fider
Peerless
Sid
West Std
When Daby Was Sick Castoria Recalled in Ad Phrase
An old ad line repeats Castoria usage across life stages from sickness in infancy to motherhood. The fragment emphasizes Castoria as a familiar remedy through generations, reflecting early 20th century consumer health messaging.
City Council Tonight and Local Voter Notes
A jumble of notices from Topeka area events and politics. The city council plans a meeting tonight while the Australian ballot is adopted and early voting issues surface at the Third ward polling site. Local groups announce concerts, distillation demonstrations, and a health club event as Topeka florists reap legislative gains.
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Arion Minstrels
Kansas
Srenliege
Ralstonites
Yesteriny
Philadelphia
Karen
de. L. M. Powell
Cunningham
Springfield
G. Wyane Richmond
Mandarin Night at Grand Promises Full House
Comedian Frank Daniely praises crowds as the main draw for opera. The Mandarin, a lively Dekoven and Stith production with Obretto Wan by Harry J. Smith and music led by Revel Resinald Dekoven, appears at the Grand next Saturday. Seats go on sale Thursday morning at Snow's with prices of 1 dollar to 1 dollar 79 cents.
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Frank Daniely
Sen Li
Shin Rea
Opera
Willpett
Snow
Orit
Arm & Cerita
Unemployed Rally Forms League and Declares Rent Stand
Chicago march meeting draws several hundred unemployed who adopt a declaration of independence against King Plutocracy. They vote to stop paying rent unless tenant option, endorse debt collection laws, and form the Unemployed Workmen's League. Speeches discuss job finding and Salvation Army potato bean plans, with critical views on relief efforts.
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Chicago
Yorke
A Bad Winter for Stock Hits Montana and Wyoming
Helena March 1 Secretary W G Pratt of the board of steel commissioners says winter has been harsh for range stock. In extreme northern Montana it has been below zero for weeks and livestock are in poor condition. Unless relief arrives losses will be the heaviest in years. Cheyenne March 16 cold spell worsens range stock losses with sheep thin and weak, deep crusted snow, cattle and horses suffering, wolves troubling upper Plains ranges and killing grown steers.
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Helena
Mont
W. G. Prawtt
Board of Stecl Commissioners
Cheyenne
Wyo
Neva
Plaite
Beginning of Bribery Inquiry Ordered by Governor
Governor Leady ordered an immediate bribery investigation by a committee amid House opposition to a Porney resolution. The panel, including Ravenscroft and Outcast, will proceed without waiting forcontingent funds, with possible court action noted if prosecutors intervene. The probe aims to uncover attempted bribery and will record expenses from the governor’s fund.
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House of Representatives
Porney
Reiching
Leady
House
Ravenscraft
Frank Grimes
Senate
Cooke
Outcast
Ravenscroft
Ravenecraft
Bub
Ule House
Havenscraft
Political shakeup fills Kansas guard posts
Governor Leedy appoints Charles McCrumm of Garnett to colonel and C. J. Garver of Wellington to brigadier general in the Kansas National Guard. Hughes Selstet remains out of glory as Major General J W Hughes loses the top post after Corbett resignation.
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J. W. «. Hughes
Kansas National Guard
Leedy
Charles McCrumm
Garnett
Mr. Crumm
C. J. Garver
Wellington
Benerel
William 3. Corbett
Wichita
Corbett
Sam Jones Calls a Halt Over Prize Fight Obsession
Evangelist Sam Jones in Atlanta launches a rebuke of prize fighting scenes as he travels the nation. He critiques cities like Carson City and urges restraint, urging audiences to seek reform rather than sensational contests. A mix of notices and ads follow, including rail service promotions and a Witch Hazel Salve advertisement from G. W. Stansfield.
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Atlanta
Maron
Sam Jones
Carson City
Nevada
Tabernacle
Nevada's Credit Is Gone in Wall Street Letter
New York dispatch reports Nevada faces costly dealings with prize fight interests as a Wall Street firm declines Nevada bonds. The letter mocks Nevada’s bond effort and suggests local promoters rely on boxing figures like Corbett, Fitzsimmons, and Sullivan to back securities while belittling honest financiers.
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Wall Street
New York
Nevada
Hippodromes
Corbett
Mr. Fitzsimmons
John L. Sullivan
al" Smith
Smallpox From Mexico Casts Shadow Over Rail Lines
Springfield Mo March 15 Dr Reilly assistant commissioner of health of Chicago received a telegram from Dr Swearinger Mexico health officer stating he had inspected all railroad offices from Mexico to the United States The telegram replies to a Chicago health note asking what precautions were taken to prevent smallpox The inspector says the inspection is not thorough enough noting a railroad porter Charlies Griffin arrived in Chicago last Thursday with a fully developed smallpox case suggesting it could have been detected by proper checks.
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Springfield
Reilly
Chicago
Swearinger
Mexico
Appeal Urges Aid for Trans Mississippi Exposition
W J Bryan sends to trans Mississippian governors and legislatures an appeal for support and funding of the Trans Mississippi and International Exposition to be held in Omaha, Neb next year. The appeal notes a unanimous resolution by the Trans Mississippi congress and calls for prompt action and adequate appropriations to showcase western resources and prospects.
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Omaha
Neb
W. J. Bryan
West
trans-Mississippi
Congres
Tillman Lays Support For McKinley In Washington Visit
Senator Tillman, while in Washington, criticized reformers, praised McKinley as independent and capable, predicting his presidential win. He spoke at a Clemson Agricultural College meeting, contrasting McKinley with Fianna and asserting McKinley’s plan and independence. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button mending.
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Columbia
Marcn
Tillman
Washington
Clemsean Agricultural College
Mac
Fianna
McKintey
Grant Monument Inaugural Parade Planned For April
New York reports plans for the Grant monument inaugural parade on April 27. The event is expected to be the nation’s grandest tribute, with the president, cabinet, Supreme Court, foreign representatives, governors of twenty states, and the national army and navy anticipated to participate. Grand marshal General Dodge highlights naval and army units as key features. National guardsmen, cadet corps, and leaders Clarkson Rohl Donahue urge broad participation.
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New York
Grant Monument
United States
Supreme Court of
Naional Unin
Dodge
United States Navy
Army
National Guards
Clarkson
Grand Army
Rohl
The
Sons of Veterans
Donahue
United Veterans
Bill to honor Joe Bowers in Jefferson City Missouri
Rep Wallace J. Davis of Pike county introduced a bill in the house to form a thirty member commission to raise funds for a monument to Joe Bowers, the county’s famous citizen. The measure notes the Civil War era song about Bowers and mentions his journey to California in 1849.
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Jefferson City
Wallace J. Davis
Pike County
Howers
Thorpe Retained As Topeka Police Matron
Board of police commissioners retains Mrs Thorpe amid citizen petition and bipartisan support. A 4000 name petition prompted confirmation. Mrs Thorpe informed at her home of the reappointment amid citywide praise for her service. Also notes civic meetings and a rheumatism cure claim promoting Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
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Topeka Shoe Co
Kansas Avenue
Lowest Price Shoe House
North Topeka
Kaw Valley
A. D
Alger’s Partners
Topeka
W. A. Johnston
Horton
Chas
Moot Sith
Walter Lit- Heneld
Dugene Wareais
Huntington
Fred Grown
WH. Rossingtnn
T. A. Osburn
Ghimer
Cuewin
Aliss Mary Smeddick
Piour de Lis
Charles Miller
Alt
Henry McDeniels
George Butis
Nellie Rodgers
Gertie Houston
Mamie Kenny
Misa Dora Brigman
Mick Minle Widle
Henderson
Taylor
le Gregory
Me M. Oh. Witt
J. Ww. Bell
James’ Webb
T. Smedidick
Kh. K. Jamison
State University
Eugene Quinton
Kalamisoo
Mich
Quinton
L. B Kendall
Ated
O.P. Updegnart
Er. McCielan
J. 5. Chandler
Burlington
M Jer
Daby
Castoria
Steely
Jie Boul
Wing
Chay Street
Marcy Golmis
Redhouse
Bolt
Wumenstods
Walter Tubes
Wosk
Han
Fuissians
Graham Eatin
Craw-ford Opera House
Conniit Mite
Graham
Chis Ceyy~uy
Montana
Wyoming
Hughes Selstet
Charles McCrumm of
Evangelist
Fulton
Devitt
G. W. Stansfield
Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
Nae Avenue
Tayman-Oberley How. Co
M’rinley
Grant
Joe Bowers
Missouri
Jess Andy
Tee
Old
Pike
Mes
Thorpe
Board of Police Commissigners
Lucia O. Cana
Snd
Banks Avenue
Aeay
Weers
Free Sliver Republican Ga
Dem
City Con
Frank Dolsen
Sauit Ste. Marte
Thas
Droggtets
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