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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1899

Page

6

Rioters Seize Town as Troops Rushed to Lake City

Denver dispatch reports rioting at Henson near Lake City with strikers in control and threats to burn the camp. Sheriff wired for troops. Governor Thomas approves call for 160 men. Company EB First Infantry and cavalry under Captains Smith and Hill summoned. operations to Lake City planned by Marshall Pass route tonight. Troops expected to reach by daylight with cautions about possible ambushes along the gorge. The Lake City strike crews deny intent to destroy the town and await reinforcement arrival.

Denver Henson Lake City Minsdaln Thomas Ores Cave Alry Smith Hill Cylons Macure Pust

Closing Alton Deal Moves Chicago & Alton Funds

New York March 14 At United States Trust Co payments were made on Chicago and Alton bid by the Harriman syndicate totaling about 24 0 0 0 0 The trust company says the transfer will not disturb the money market and notes the 49 per cent of subscriptions due to Alton stock holders was expected to return to source in a day Bankers think outward cash may remain on credit with New York banks

New York United States Trust Company Chicago & Alton Harriman Syndicate Summon Wrurt John AL Stewart Trust Company Wallera Alton Mrr Stewart

Edith Moore District Boarding House Owner Ends Life

Mrs Edith Moore formerly of Greenwood County Rae ran a boarding house at 908 Baltimore Street Kansas City She shot herself after leaving bed wielding a 3 calibre revolver The bullet hit her brain Doctors say she cannot live The act concludes a history of prior suicide attempts Despondency was cited as the motive Her husband Calvin Moore a Greenwood farmer now lives in Kansas The Moore family has ties to Andrew Kerr a wealthy farmer and prominent local politician in Greenwood County Kansas

Edith Moore Greenwood Co Rae Kansas City Baltimore Street Atm. Moore Thas Mreann Marghing Calvin Moore Greenwood Cmanty Jay Ing Bushand Kansas Willy

Women to Renew Fight in Oklahoma Council Action

The Oklahoma suffrage movement advances as council members debate a six week extension and push for final votes. Supporters argue for immediate action while opponents urge caution and delays.

Will Try Pigeon Fast Paris and Havre to New York

A plan to establish a pigeon post system on Compagnie Generale Transatlantique steamers between Havre and New York has been approved. The experiment is set to begin in March after lengthy consideration and is part of ongoing efforts to speed message delivery aboard transatlantic ships.

Paris Compagnie Generale Trassallantiaue Havre New York Mentbh

Kansas University Chancellor Snow Aims to Expand Faculty

Kansas City reports Chancellor Snow of the University of Kansas announcing plans to hire ten more instructors this year. He notes a $55,000 addition for chemistry training and $30,000 maintenance funding, with new courses in mechanical and mining engineering and potential growth in law and medicine programs.

Snow Kansas City FH. Snow University of Kansas Jesse Missouri State University Chanceline Show Preparatory Department Mandolin School K. SU F. W. Blackmar Adi

Kane City Plans New Union Depot and Expanded Powers

Kanes City officials and attorney Thomas Ro Morrow push a bill to widen the depot authority, seeking to own operate and control terminals and bridges. They argue the crowded current station and three tracks hinder expansion and future rail access at Kane City, with bridge approaches and new tracks proposed on the north side near the Winner street.

Kanes City Union Depot Sas City Ro Morrow Jefferson City Huneus City Saul Ternsiaix Union Faust Brush Tielton Garailel Kane Te Winner Britain

Buried Wires Proposal Shaped by Park Board Meeting

The park board discussed eliminating overhead wires on rush streets and boulevards reaching the division. A plan to have electric lines go underground was proposed after Burntam questioned whether the board has set a policy on wiring, with actions hinging on the Metra street car company's preferences.

Ranse Maren Park Board Metranamen Desiree Y Independence Avenue Burntam Beechlevarete

Wreck at the Depot Halts Kansas City Trains

A March 16 accident at the Union depot in Kansas City damaged three cars and disrupted two tracks. An automat compressed air switch failed, causing a rail smash that toppled two Union Pacific mail cars and interfered with the Chicago, Milwaukee and Pacific line. Dozens of trainmen and clerks faced a risky situation but escaped serious injury.

Kansas City Union Lepit Chicago, Mock Island & Pacific Pacific Mail

Attempted poisoning case in Fourth Street restaurant owner

Miss Semira t .trane, master in law of SL and proprietor of a restaurant at 217 West Fifth street, drank two tablespoons of insect poison mixed with water yesterday in a moment of temporary insanity. Physicians arrived quickly and saved her. She admitted taking the poison, claiming temporary insanity. She is 37, recently noted in the Collins case affidavit, and remains ill but is expected to recover.

Semira Trane West Fifth Street Cheultrane

Real Estate Transfers Post War Era Listings

Real estate transfer notes list multiple parcels and grantees including George Spaiatrur, James A Gay to Wagie, and John Frisell with wives in various additions and wards. Parcels include lots SM and 9% Taylor Street, 157 and 1 Tenth Avenue, and north half of Park Avenue area. Several transfers reference Mose et al and Cook to HL Sinlors sa with unspecified dates.

Bess Silat Geo Spaiatrur Wits le Coree Alf Bird Colt James A Gay Wagie Honta Thylor Street Armstrongs Addition First Ward John It Frisell Swan Sitoes Tenth Avenue Young's Na Wikone Stalte Justin Palmer Steve Martin Dennis Gratieny Ee Walker Cook Tyler Eireet Merriam Sweeseyy

Down's Ointment Offered For Itching Piles Cure

Itching Piles and eczema sufferers may find relief and a permanent cure with Down's Ointment. Free samples at Rowley Show's druggists corner Sixth and Kenss avenue after 9 a.m. Monday, March 20. Old Maids repeated at First Saberegational church Friday evening, March 17, admission 15 cents.

Down Rowley Bixth Kensss Avenue

Bicycle trust to form with ten big factories in New York

The Herald reports a planned bicycle trade combination involving ten leading manufacturers and total capital around 50 million dollars. A. Spalding heads the effort with A A Pope and Philip Gormally of Gormally & Jeffery Manufacturing Co of Chicago, aiming to align prices and control innovation under strong patents and licenses.

New York the Herald Whetly A. Spmiding A. A. Pope Philip Gormally Gormally New Jersey Lyons DOL A. G. Spalding Europe Spaldt Ing Prince England Tobin

Kutnow Brothers Sued Over Adams Prisoning Case

Fragmented report from New York papers alleges Kutnow brothers led by Kutnew in a financial scam tied to a February 1 incident at Adams prison. Accused of malicious acts and malfeasance, the case centers on alleged betrayal and unlawful dealings with Kilnowe products and a 3 cent per dollar sale, with attorney Julius Lelivan noted.

New York Ataren Hinkrintes Keele Herman Ant Guetuy Kurmoy New York Nerespapers London Julius Lelivan Atyormey Petter Adams Albeeya Knicksiebockse Allvlie

Adventists Receive Major Donation For Mission Work

Captain Norman delivers a substantial gift to the Seventh-day Adventist conference, with $10 000 to the Foreign Missionary Board and $60 000 allocated for missionary efforts in India Brazil Australia and the Argentine Republic. Elder Wertheim leads the mission discussions and reports the donor hopes to support spreading the Adventist faith through travel and meetings in South America and beyond.

Chicago Mareh Creek Atleh Normah Severn Times Imillionaires Sitte Tudla Brasil Argentine Republic Adventivts Norman Wis

Mammoth Chicago building to rival Madison Square Garden

Arrangements underway for a vast iron structure on Wabash and Hurad Street, to house a large railway or public hall. The site will be the old 1508 property, with completion targeted by September next year. The building is planned larger than Madison Square Garden with a wide walking wall and partitioning suitable for conventions.

Chicago Ramirieih Wabash Aye Hurad Sorteenin Street Madison Square Garden New York

Baltimore Earnings Cut by Storm Delays Feb Revenue Drop

Baltimore reports severe storm disruption on the Baltimore and Ohio tail road February closure for five days. February earnings fell to 1,720,081 dollars, down 555,000 due to extraordinary expenses from snow removal and track obstructions. March and later six months show contrasting gains with earnings of 739,582 dollars and a rise of 12,152.

Baltimore Baltimore & Ohio

Seattle Woman Defies Hotel With Pets On Western Tour

In Seattle on March 16 a woman touring the West fledgling California acts kept bulldogs in her hotel room. Hotel staff notified authorities to remove the dogs as the pet owner clashed with management. Onlookers recall her insisting the animals stay with her amid the dispute.

Seattle Wash California Acs

Grand Master Sargent Appears Before Industrial Commission

New York March 16 Frank P Saint grand master of the locomotive refrmen brotherhood testified before the Industrial Commission presenting a self written report with chiefs of railroad brotherhoods. The statement outlines wage scales and a conference system with managers. It notes blacklisting evolved into inquires and cites court actions and Sunday train running should be abolished.

New York Frank P. Saint Locomotive Remen Brotherhood Industrial Commission Arthur Sargent Clark Morrissey Powell United States Wi Wan

Poor Havana Police Struggle to Command Respect

Havana reports cast doubt on the new police force after a string of censures. Chief Menocal contemplates resignation, while the force appears undetermined and people ignore orders. Detective Crowley and the American bureau aid policing, but locals say soldiers are the only ones criminals heed. It will take time to restore prestige.

Havana Pitzhagc Lee Cienfuegos Menocal Gittons, Esprit de Corp McCulinch Detective Crowley Detective Bureau

Pair of Swindleers Tarnish New York Trade

Ruth Howard 28 and Merman Cohen 20 arrested in New York for a widespread swindle as part of a gang run by W. B. Deming & Co. They posed as Willian H. Devin railroad supplier reps, buying skirts, cloths, furs, and shipping or storing items while draining merchants of tens of thousands of dollars. Howard confessed to recruitment and connections across multiple cities.

New York Marchin—Mia Ruth Howard Merman Cohen Drbokion Toway Grasn Jarcems W. TB. Deming & Cr Bradway Usis Petty Willian H. Devin W. B. Deming & Co Chicago Ruth Erest Shoe Co George 8 Trosten

Real Culprit Alleged in Dreyfus Case Shock

The Evening News prints a sensational rushed Dreyfus story claiming former Russian Ambassador Count von Atoh rerhel is the real culprit who sold Russian and French secrets to Germany. The Rasviap government is said to be convinced of his guilt and may have him expelled from czarist lands. Baron von Myhrentietin, once Russian ambassador to Paris, was recalled in December 187, and Prince Quraus som had held Brussels post.

Lenton Mearcn Evening News Today Dreyfus Count von Atoh Rerhel Gueman Rasviap Onig Baron von Myhrentietin Wie Piri Necember Prince Quraus‘som Brussels

Our Cuban Policy Clarifies U S Role in Cuba

Telegraphic exchanges between Gen Brooke and the war department set a policy that Brooke will act within congress approved terms. No government or group will be recognized. The United States will deal directly with the Cuban people, with the identity of the people to be determined by U S authorities as questions emerge. The report notes the ongoing census development.

Washington Brooke War Department Cuba Congress United States

Statement on Cuban assembly handling and U S authority

The text asserts that the Cuban assembly will be treated like any other organization. If sessions riot or disrupt, it will be dispersed. If meetings are mere loud vocalizing, no attention will be paid. If the assembly obstructs U S peacekeeping aims, it must “move on.”

Ips United States

Choate Speech Praised By London Papers

London papers praise United States ambassador Joseph Choate for his Metropole hotel banquet speech. They note his assertion that America must explore the world, guided by the mother country, while cautioning that friendly rivalry may turn into tension over material interests.

London Toseph TH. Choaté United States Associated Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom Metropole St. James

G A R Encampment to Be Held in Montreal

G A R commandery Harris announces the next state encampment set for June in Montreal. It marks the first state encampment outside Vermont units and aims to benefit posts in Quebec and Maine while highlighting American neighborly ties across the border.

Lymlonville Vermont Harris Montreal Txion Department Quebec Monten United States

Bank runs on Cincinnati Savings after depositor dispute

A depositor caused a run at Cincinnati Savings Bank yesterday with threats to get even. The bank paid all checks, and the run continued today blocking the sidewalk as applicants were serviced. Officials attribute the action to the malice of the depositor who had a dispute over his account.

Cincinnati Maren Cincinnati Savings Bank

Beomalat Revolt Reported On Celebre Coast

Rebellion reported near Beomalat on the Celebre coast. Dutch administrator said to have been murdered amid uprisings involving Batavia exiles and Java tensions. No further details available.

Java Hrussels Tally Mall Saver Batavia Netherlands Rhputta Beomalat Celebre Nujirdere

Edna Raymond Freed Case Fails to Reach Verdict

March 16 jury did not render a verdict of not guilty in the Edna Raymond murder trial involving Mrs. John A. aiina booting. Report notes Cleveland proceedings and interment plans for Prince and Princess Bismarck in the new mausoleum following Emperor William's arrival at 1 am.

Edna Raymond Freed Cleveland Edna Raymond John A. Aiina Bismarck Friederichsruhe Emperor William Princess Bismarck

North Tupéra Social Notes and Local Updates

Mrs. BM C. Boudry entertains sister Miss Ita Cederhulm of California. Will pave Sackson street from Park to Morse when conditions permit. Mr. Guise of Kingfisher Oklahoma arrives for visit with sister Mrs. Anholtz. Dr. Eilinger reports more cases of spinal meningitis in Rossville. Thursday church service at 7 30 followed by confirmation class. Second Presbyterian church entertainment praised for Maudle and Gracko Ward daykillers. Participants included Bertha Wiser Myrile Palmer Edna Parkhurst Mabel Skinner and others. Mrs. A S Palmer’s class of girls added to the evening. Mrs. O A Brown hosts Mrs. George P. Andro and Russ Norma Wheeler of Kansas City at a charming luncheon.

BM. C. Boudry Ita Cederhulm California Sackson Street Park Morse Guise Kingtither Okla Anholtz B. Lyon D. D Kansas Avenue F. P. Leavenworth Minneapolis Minn A. J. Arnold James Gibbons A. O. UW Kaw Church of the Good Shepherd Second Presbyterian Church FA. A. Aml Maudle and Gracko Inter“Dues Mimiasion Ubmest Amon Bertha Wiser Myrile Palmer Edna Parkhurst Mabel Skinner Lukens Harry Lukens Lyon Mra Bo A. Ryder Fev A. Witton Hello Ward Palmer Clauss

Justices to Attend Venezuela Arbitration in Paris

Chief Justice Fuller and Justice Brewer will depart for Paris to attend oral arguments on the British Venezuela arbitration slated for late May. President Harrison and ex-Secretary Tracy will likely accompany as Venezuela’s leading counsel. The Venezuelan brief, a 600 page document, contrasts with the shorter British brief and argues for impartial justice and the prospect of universal peace guided by arbitration.

Washington Fuller Brewer Supreme Court United States Paris Venezuela Harrison Tracy Richard Webster Venexuela Courts of Justice Benjamin Arrison Benjamin F. Tracy S. Mullett James Russell Sol¢y

Moves to Omaha in inquiry over chemical treatment claim

March 16 Omaha reports an army inquiry in the city. Evidence and testimonies focus on a Swift plant claim about chemically treated hides used to improve curing of ham. Officials say the process involved salt rather than a harmful substance.

Omaha

Jones Out For Governor In Ohio Interview

Jones in Youngstown announces candidacy for governor in an afternoon Telegram interview. He states his bid for the Ohio governorship and outlines his qualifications and plans.

Jones Youngstown Jons Ohto

Market report shows mixed grain and livestock trading momentum

Western markets mirrored a volatile wheat and corn session with sharp price moves early, buying support later absorbing offerings. Cattle and hog receipts edged higher while money market rates held firm. weather and supply signals influenced futures as traders priced May contracts and spot cash differing by region.

Market Gossip from Wheat Trade Amid Price Shifts

The report notes unfavorable wheat prices and mixed futures, with Cincinnati Price Current indicating weakness. Western and Atlantic market chatter cites Atchison demand, frost concerns, and heavy buying by Flower, Standard, and related interests, while Liverpool and New York quotes show slight declines and variable margins.

For Sale and For Rent Classified Fragments

Fragmented ad items describe items for sale including an upright piano and a roahciguny Cyr Bron apo phraseology. Additional rent notice references property near Seward Ave and vague local grocery and street details with questions anticipated.

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