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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
4
A scattered digest cites editorials and remarks on Cuba and Cuba trade, canned beef supplies, and New York state policy on crime. It notes shifts in wages, liquor laws in New Zealand, and Trimble editorial influence. Also mentions Joseph Medill's death and the Indianapolis Sun praising prosperity, with a general commentary on American economic outlook and urban improvements.
A clipped Atchison Globe item reflects on youth behavior and social norms. It discusses effort for success, themes of family influence, smoking and fashion, and hints at changing attire and street life. The piece reads as a social commentary with dated tone and casual anecdotes.
Fort Leavenworth March 17 By order of Warden French two hundred apple bearing trees have been cut to make room for a prison garden. The trees on the 1200 acre reservation were planted eight years ago under Captain J W Pope. The destruction is viewed as vandalism and prompts investigation into the management and land use as the prison prepares to pass to the Justice Department and be replaced by a new federal facility.
A letter from Admiral George Dewey dated January 27 is printed, thanking K. T. Dewey for honoring him and for praising his son George, with a description of a Burrcourt vellum photograph bearing Olympia insignia. Also included are Kansas pension grants for originals, additions, widows, and minors to various recipients across Coffeyville, Leavenworth, Atchison, and more.
Homesteker offers round trip tickets to points northwest, south and southwest via the Rock Island Route. On Tuesday March 71 a fare plus two dollars covers the journey. Agents of Heck Island will sell the tickets.
Ladies invited to spend a pleasant hour viewing a large assortment of boys and children's clothing in a new store. The department is well supplied with fresh arrivals daily and includes ties and other novel items, promising satisfaction without traveling to distant cities.
Lincoln home in Springheld reports severe structural decay with sunken floors cracked beams and trembling walls. Fire risks persist due to faulty heating. Visitors last year reached 15 000 hastening wear. State deeded the property in 1887 seeking repairs and a legislative appropriation is expected to preserve the landmark. Prices for photographic supplies to rise as manufacturers and dealers plan a consultative meeting.
An ad promotes free distribution of a full size Dean's Kidney Pills to 1,009 kidney patients in Topeka. Limited to March 20 after 9 am at the southeast corner of Sixth and Kansas Avenue, courtesy of Poster-Millburn Co Buffalo NY. First come, first served. bring this ad.
Fire at the Windsor hotel on Forty sixth Street and Fifth Avenue erupts in a broad blaze. Guests jump from windows as ambulances and doctors rush to the scene. By 4 10 the hotel collapses with four dead and twelve injured, including Mrs J J Kirk and other guests. Firemen struggle as crowds fill Fifth Avenue during St Patrick parcel.
Military moves and hospital closures in Alabama and New York. Boxers set for a 25 round title fight in St Louis with Dan Creedon. Senate Lexow committee review shows missing funds in New York’s criminal court system. Postmaster general Bristow to be away ten days. fourth class postmasters await his return. Advertisements note skin cures, baking powder, and a local election update in Rock Island.
Mrs Mina Hildebracht of 780 Hancock street was granted a divorce from Fred Hildebracht in district court. Witnesses testified he cursed her daily and twice struck her, once at gunpoint, during nine years of marriage. Judge Hazen awarded custody of the three children.
Washington approves Creek nation grazing. Aliens with in possession can lease land for cattle. Dawes commission records required for some leases. Also plans for a packing plant in Chicago and St Joseph with big capacities and costs. High School Mandolin Orchestra to perform tonight at the high school building with 15 cent tickets.
In Hot Springs Arkansas peace returns after a bloody street clash that killed five well known citizens. Governor Jones arrives from Little Rock and Judge Belding takes chief of police with 350 special officers deployed. Sheriff Bob Williams, linked to yesterday's event, was a longtime public figure. Chief Thomas C Toler, among the slain, was fearless and had spanned 25 years in the city.
March 17 report from Town City outlines B Davis a capitalist seeking a waterworks system if terms are met A committee including C C Ausherman D Ewart and L Munro investigates The plan offers 3 1 2 miles of mains and 30 fire hydrants at a four year term Private homes to be billed at 4 5 cents per month and stores 6 to 10 dollars annually Water rising on Oostanoola river floods Rome Ga basements and streets The Nineteenth Century club meets and the American Labor union hosts a talk on Territorial Expansion The Peerless Steam Laundry introduces new edge smoothing device.
A fragmentary notice announces sale of a tram wagon and harness with cash terms for carpenter work in Lincoln street. Mentions fresh, forest, Matawatasm unclear. Oak furniture and free oak items referenced.
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