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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1899

Page

2

Not to Save His Neck in Bryan Interview

A March 27 interview with Mrs Mary E Zease recalls her view that parties offer no relief for laborers. She accuses Bryan of wavering on government ownership of railroads and predicts his 1900 bid will fail. She praises Mr Mcinney and Gen Miles, and comments on Alger and Gen Euran with sharp partisan tone.

Tease Bryan Mary E ‘Zease Ita Jennings Bryan Tir Semah Roston Sark Adare Milex Gen Euran Miles

Marvelous Wave Photography Described by Madisonian Wood

Madison March 27 Prot RW Wood documents photographs capturing waves in air as a glowing ring with light border. The experiment uses a spark between magnesium wires to produce a compressed air shell that travels at high speed, forming a circular shadow and its inverse curvature when viewed through a glass plate. These air waves, observed by Topler years ago, had not been photographed until now.

Madison Win RW. Wood Topler

Sharkey's Terms Accepted for World Title Fight

Jim Jeffries, the California boilermaker, accepts Tom Sharkey's terms to fight within five weeks for the world championship. He proposes a twelve round bout with control of the purse and asserts dominance over Sharkey, challenging his opponent to agree to the conditions.

York Jim Jeffries California Bob Fitzsimmons Ing Tom Sharkey Fitzsimmons Sharkey Sherkey Blasener Rorman

Tailors Strike Looms in Cincinnati Sweatshop Dispute

Cincinnati brace for a major strike as 15 000 to 20 000 workers may lose jobs. Tailors claim current piece rate from wholesale firms fails to cover expenses and pushes them toward sweatshop conditions. Wages cited include 4 for pants and up to 1 80 per dozen for vests, with shirt and other work folded into a 15 16 dollar weekly total. The strike action follows a recent meeting by manufacturers opposing the walkout.

Cincinnati

Palace for a Bride Howard Gould to Spend 1.5 Million on New Mansion

New York March 23 Howard Gould to spend about 1 000 000 on a new mansion in a mile long club of millionaires along Fifth Avenue between Sixty-eighth and Central Park South. The plot fronts 77 feet on Fifth Avenue and 190 on Seventy Second Street with a 45 foot alley at the rear. The proposed house will include a ballroom occupying most of the park side and a tall room for receptions. Construction cost is not yet set but may reach 1 000 000 and the Goulds expect to move in by late 1900s as they remain at 29 West Fifty Seventh Street meanwhile.

New York Howard Gould Pifih Avenue Seventy-third Street Kixtieth Street Pitth Avenue Central Park Gould Coulls Katherine Clemmons Ls Place Goulds Weat Pilty-seventh Street Rmif Washington Department of Agriculture Japan China Philippine Wilson Fie United States Knapp West Tit Knapp Free China Philippines Manila San Fernando San Fersanio Luton United State Knipp Panay Negros Cebu Luxon Observatory of Manta Knopp

Col Autenrieth of Clayton Dying From Blood Poisoning

St Louis March 27 Col George Autenrieth long time prominent St Louis citizen and Army figure lies in critical condition at his Clayton home suffering from blood poisoning. A knife used to cut his corn is suspected to be unsterilized and may have caused the infection. Doctor Tapper of St Louis administered aid but probability of recovery is low. A local chiropodist reportedly treated a deep corn wound, and infection rapidly spread through his system.

Autenrieth Clayton St. Louis George Autenrieth St. Lous Col. Autenrieth

Stratton Sells His Mine to English Syndicate

Cripple Creek Colorado March 27 report says W S Stratton sells Independence mine to an English syndicate and travels to Iceland to finalize. Expert appraisal estimates ore at eight million dollars in value, price likely exceeds any prior Colorado mine sale. Stratton has withdrawn about 24100.00 from the mine. three years of development yielded ore.

Cripple Creek Col Stratton Independence Iceland Koren Mir Stratfrm

Husband pleads guilty in spanking case in Hudson county

Joan Thompson of Harrison New Jersey testified in Hudson county sessions court that he believed he had the right to spank his wife Anna Thompson when she deserved it. He arraigned today on an indictment for assault and admitted guilt. The case outlines a controversial assertion of authority within marriage as presented in court.

New Jersey New York Joan Thompson Klm Street Harrison N. J Hudson County Sessions Court Anna

Fear of Japan Has No Foundation Says Dr Knapp

Government expert Dr Knapp, appointed to study Japan China and the Philippines, reports to Secretary Wilson. He notes Japan’s growing industry could boost US farm product demand, with costs and industrial gains shifting toward American produces. The Philippines shows sugar and fruit potential, with land prices and rainfall data detailed.

Lunch counter tickets at Long's Ta ta 623 Kansas avenue

An old style ad notes meals at Frank Long's lunch counter for $2.50 for $2.00 with razor-edge collars and steam laundry services at Peerless Steam Laundry located at 212 and 14 West sth. The fragment hints at local commerce and promotional pricing in a small-town setting.

Frank Long Kansas Avenue West Sth

Mine Host Mahon Speaks On Mrs Fayee Moore Case

Atlantic City March 27 Martin Mahon, who left New York after the second trial of Mrs Fayee Moore began, agreed to share his side. He spoke from the St Charles hotel balcony of alleged lawyer abuse, urging justice for the innocent and praising Recorder Goff and Gardiner, while condemning courtroom tactics and asserting Moore’s charm and unlucky associations.

Mahon Atlantic City N. Z Martin Mahon New York Fayee Moore St. Charles West End Vrs Citiens Morit Withers Dam Attonni Lapiatne At Aerys Vietla Lnw Altorne Hicher Court Tony Goff Solorel Gardiner Fam Phonot Jong Fayne Moore Manon

Would Have Paid $100 Per Box Says He For Kidney Cure

William Nobleman of Topeka says kidney pain and back trouble with urinary issues improved after using Morrow's Kidnealds. He reflects he would have paid $100 per box given the relief. He endorses the product and notes it was bought from Swift & Holiday Drug Co. and manufactured by John Notion.

Morrow Wiliam Topeka Kansas Avenue Swift & Holiday Drug Co John Notion Gee Cere

Boston Financier Claims Sugar Balance and Retirement

Boston broker Thomas W Lawson recalls his sugar bets from 1901 and 1909, detailing large gains and losses. He says he loaded up 20 000 shares and then 20 400 more, then covered with over 300 000 profit, finally declaring he has quit and struck a balance with sugar.

Boston Thomas W Lawson Strang

Prof Starr in Mexico on photograhic study

A dispatch from Mexico City says Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago has returned with assistant Mr. Tange. They worked among the Mixes and Niavas in Oaxaca and studied Sephotheraphs while preparing plaster casts. Starr plans to go to Pátzcuaro and Michoacán to complete a photo series and will return to Chicago for the April 1 class opening.

el Paso Tex City of Mexico Perot Frederick Starr University of Chicago Tange Tehuantepes Oaxaca Starr Michoacan Chicago Lew Kind United States

Laundry Ads Highlight Local Cleaners on Kansas Ave

Longs on Kansas avenue offers shirt washing and color protection while Peerless Laundry at 112 and 114 W South street promotes dye vibrant colors for tees.

W. Sth

Miss Decker Must Go Sad Ending of a Long Island Romance

New York news from Good Ground reports Miss Leah Maude Decker, a schoolteacher, must leave her post after School Commissioner Charles Edward Howell backed by Seymour Squires, father of her pupil Joe Squires, in a controversial case. Decker says she no longer loves Joe and plans to appeal to the state superintendent. She claims Joe lied to damage her reputation.

New York L. 1 Leah Maude Deckers Seymour Squires Miss Decker

That Dollar Dinner Promises a Notable Event Invited Guests Named

Promoters plan a Grand Central Palace dinner in honor of Taras Jefferson with Oliver Belmont as guest of honor and other notable figures like Emma Gould and John C. Streehan mentioned. Invitations extend to politicians, journalists, and officials from New Jersey and New England areas. The event aims to be a major nonpartisan gathering centered on the dollar dinner concept.

Helen Gould Taras Jefferson Grand Central Panes Innis City Apel Etelnoy Henry Potter I. Pelix Adler Fultin Cutting Tayward Medvnn Samuel Gompers John KR. Parsons Helen Milter Oliver HP. Belmont Mr. Belmont Ty EelMont Bolles Teall Oliver Belmont Lors Ae Manhattan Me Belmont John C. Streehan Hot Springs Bryan Bucehan Teuat New Jersey

Dream Ends in Tragedy as Man Kills Wife in Sleep

Tacoma March 27 Dr Charles Correy fatally shot his wife after dreaming a nightmarish chase by a stranger. He awoke to find a smoking revolver at his side and killed his wife under the bedclothes. Friends fear he may harm himself while grief-stricken. Mrs. Correy, a social club leader, warned of fear of a revolver.

Tacoma Wash Charl Correy Mae Cure Tey Wan Correy Treema Washington Senate Ata Retrctes

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Pennington E. W. Wood Toffrien All Drug Radway's Palace Independence Property Dr. 5. A. Knapp Thes Louis Base Dewey The Oregon Arwal Dominion Lyaxtiep Sant Aera WindSow Hovelfire Cente Prince Ttenry Mrs. Moore Prof. Starr Chicago University Kohl’s Rheumatic Charles W. Kohl Kansas Ave Topeks Eas TEE Kansas City Portland San Francisco F. A. Lewis Fulton W. R. Weible, Carpenter East Ith St Tele Bowling Green Louisa St. Louia Sto Somme Frenk Long's
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