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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1899

Page

6

Snow and Cold Grip Wide Stretch of Nation

A large area across the south and east endures heavy snow and frigid conditions. Five inches fell in parts of Missouri and Oklahoma, with severe impacts on travel and daily life. St Louis reports significant snowfall, forecasts warn of extreme cold and brutal storms through mid March, while St John records continued snowfall and late season accumulation.

St Louia Te Fe Weracherries Cps ST. Job St. J. Ma Mareh

Southeast storm piles snow across towns and plains

A frigid snowstorm blanketed the region with high drifts and widespread coverage from Webb City to Patheburg and Kisnaan territories. Reports describe heavy snowfall, power and travel disruption, with drifts and frost causing significant impact in multiple communities, while other areas saw strikingly deep accumulations.

Gowtheastern Diost Tartulgte Mort Pointe Falls Webb City MG Wien Patceburs Kisnaan

Indians Try Again to Elect at St. Regis Reserve

The St. Regis and Cornwall reserve Indians clash with authorities over electing a chief. Police blocked access to a government supervised election, and Inspector Hogan reported back to Ottawa after securing a portion of the tribe at Hogansboro, while tensions rise over governance.

St. Regis Crrnwall Phair Fife Guternment Authority Iniian Letun Hogan Otteer Chamberlain Ogsivbant Peliug Ong Taepectir Hogan Ottawa Hogansboro

Advertisers Organize National Advertising Society

An association of leading advertisers formed as The American Society of National Advertisers. Officers include Frederick W Gardner of Garland Stoves and Ranges as president, Henry L Kramer of Cascarets as vice chairman, Edward T Mower of Quaker Oats as chairman, Truman W Crosby of Fairy Soap and Gold Dust as executive committee chair, Jamesyth J Kathrens of Pabst Beer as secretary, and Host Treas as treasurer. Leading industries are represented. the society aims to wield influence in the advertising world.

American Society of National Advertisers Mumber Prederick W

Megaphone aids arrest seven blocks away in Chicago

March 28 report confirms megaphone success at a burglar alarm. Police were tipped to a prowler pursuit from Schnetle’s front window. Authorities note American Steel and Wire’s control over Zenith Transit steamers in a major deal valued above a million dollars, including Queen City and Empire City vessels.

Chicago Ettlamne Schnetle Amerian Steel and Wire Company Bve Ateamers Zenith Transit Company Fete Salt Queen City Empire City Zenith City Superior City Crescent City

Fragmentary OCR Item From 19th Century Trade Page

Scattered fragments refer to creams and cosmetics with vague claims of beauty benefits. Mentions of goods dealers in the United Kingdom and references to acres and acreage appear, but specifics are unclear. The text resembles an advertisement or promotional snippet with numerous garbled words.

Denmark buyer to supply Denmark with Kansas hard wheat

H F C Schaeke a Copenhagen grain merchant arrived in Kansas City to finalize deals for hard wheat from Kansas for Denmark. He outlines Denmark's shift from Hungarian hard wheat, the high price of 32 per sack, and plans to import substantial quantities from the United States via ships from Newport News New Orleans and Galveston. He expects corn imports to rise as Danish feed uses expand.

Denmark Kansas City H. F.C. Schaeke Copen Coates Ee City Poke Hf Schackeaula Trukets United States Pilistury Milling Company Mismageslis Denmerk St. Louis Limport Alloneapelis Kansas Newport News New Orleans Galveston

Not a Marriage Engaged Couple Seek Annulment

In Stenton New Jersey Chancellor McGinnis voids the marriage of Rachel Peele and George Fisher on grounds no valid ceremony occurred. The pair, once Michigan students, had tied a Toledo ceremony but remained single in intent. Fisher later traveled to Mexico and urged Peele to end the engagement.

Stenton McGinak Rachel P. Pete Jorney City George F. Wisher Pisher Misa Piele University of Michigan Pevie Toleto Fisher Mexico Miss Peele Toledo

Windsor Dead Number 33 Found in Windsor Fire Debris

New York reports the 33rd victim of the March 17 Windsor Hotel fire was found among debris on the Party Seventh Street side. Charred remains of a person were discovered, with unable to identify gender or age.

New York

Death of Birket Foster the Water Color Painter

London reports the death of Birket Foster a noted water color painter and illustrator born February 4 1825. He joined the Water Color Society and was an honorary member of the Royal Academy of Berlin. Early in his career he illustrated many books but later abandoned illustrating to focus on painting.

London Birket Foster Birket Poster Yal Royal Academy of Berlin

Real estate transfers listed in local notices

Real estate transfers include Wm Mitchner to Wm Olifeld four thousand dollars for parts of the northeast and northwest quarters dated 95 10 13. Strickratt to TL To Nehwm forty dollars. Babel Fought to Hales Witcbins two thousand with Maple Grove addition. A W Cameron to Hattle J Johnson four hundred twenty five dollars 7 Chandier street Klein's addition. HA Curdy to Lewis B Martin three eighty for parts of the northeast quarter. J Milvane to Samuel F Stumbaueh thirty five dollars west East northeast quarter 10 11. Nixon to Chas Aye one thousand four dollars part Hortmwent quarter 19 12 17. Accr Trust Co to C A Von Wolff two hundred. lots 685 block 10 Lincoln street MC & D's subdivision.

Real Eatare Wm M. Mitchner Wm Olifeld Northeast Northwest Chu Strickratt Nehwm Redden Avenue Euclid Park Babel Hales Witcbins Maple Grove A.W. Cameron Hattle J. Johnson Chandier Street Klein HA Curdy Lewis B. Martin J. Milvane Samuel F. Stumbaueh Nixon Chas Aye Accr. Trust Co T C. A. von Wolff Lincoln Street MC & D's

FiveYearOld Pankey Dies of Gastritis At Home

Local notice reports F Pankey aged five, son of Mr and Mrs Pankey, 1405 West Sixth Street, died Monday night at 16 o'clock. Funeral services set for 2 pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church. Separate item notes county treasury examiners praising Treasurer Philips on quarterly audit. Another note: Mrs Susan Filbert seeks divorce from Charles W Filbert, alleging desertion since March 1697 after October 1697 marriage.

Acne F. Pankey Pankey West Sixth Street First Baptist Church County Treasury Philips Susan Filbert Charles W. Filbert

Elena Mont Onty via Santa Fe Route

Wing machines operate near Elena in Montana and Ontario on the Santa Fe route, with companies Babcock and Frost listed in association.

Atl Babcock & Frost

Philippine War Dispatches From Inside the Island

An English born traveler recounts crossing the Philippines frontier in October. He reports Aguinaldo’s growing influence, native drilling amid rising arms shipments, and the likely outcome of pitched battles followed by guerilla warfare. He notes high native enthusiasm and strategic tax expenditures funding rifles and ammunition.

An& Post Setis Aguinaldo Piippines Manila Dagupan Aguinalito Malvba

One Big Battle and Guerrilla Warfare in Outlook

New York reports Lieutenant Gohn of the Fourteenth Infantry recalls World War I era Filipino resistance outside Manila. He predicts a long campaign, describes Filipino tactics, morale, and external support, and notes Aguinaldo’s leadership and the difficulty of moving artillery through swampy terrain.

New York Gohn Fourteenth Infantry Governors Island Philippines Manila Aguiset Aguinaldo Artilery Cuba Asuinalito Aguinagido

Yorktown Captures Mundara at Lingayen Gulf

Yorktown arrives at Manila with the Spanish steamer Mundara owned by Mandosa Co. after a chase in the Lingayen Gulf about 245 miles north. The captor fired on sighting and overhauled the vessel. Ads urge savings by sewing at home with affordable machines, toutting $15 prices.

Mundara Manila United States Yorktown Mandosa Company Lingayen Dis

Germany Pleased With Frank and Cautious Attitude of America

Berlin reports no partisan action by the United States in Samoa. The German government pressed for unanimous three power consent under the Herlin treaty, while Washington said admiral actions require majority agreement in emergencies. The U S cable urged friendly policy and avoidance of misinterpretation toward German interests. Mataafa reports prompted assurances of non interference with sectarian worship.

Berlin Associated Press Samoa Andrew White Mataafa Mr. White

Freeze Out Louisville Conspiracy Claims Stir NL Fight

Philadelphia star John T. Rogers alleges a league schedule change to freeze Louisville was a conspiracy aimed at forcing support or buyouts of Cleveland Baltimore and possibly Washington clubs. He says Louisville has no redress and notes majorities to change the schedule require three fourths. Rogers backs Mr Dreyfus of Louisville and warns future league power may fade when the club contract ends.

Philadelphia John T. Rogers Buil Ein National League Louisville Louisvilles Cleveland Baltimore Washington Col. Rogers Louleville Philadiphia Elit Dreyfus Loulevilles

Senator Hanna's Girl Chases Wildcats on Kane Preserve

In Thomasville Georgia a daylight hunt at Senator Tan Hanna's Kane preserves ends with Mice Fath Hanna and cousin Howard Hanna catching a large wildcat after a lengthy pursuit. The girl, described as accomplished on horse and dog work, brings the cat home before nine. The event is noted as a notable feat by veteran sportsmen.

Thomasville the Times Tan Manna Howard Hanna Mise Hartt

Sherman Returns After Illness Voyage to Hampton Roads

Newport News reports Captain John Sherman aboard the cruiser Chirgo has arrived at Hampton Roads and appears improved after illness. He landed at 1 PM and was seen by a crowd outside the Chamberlain hotel where his daughter has been staying. Sherman traveled with his secretary Dr. McGit and a nurse and received attentive care during the voyage.

Newport News Chirgo John Sherman Hampton Roads Sherman Statesman Chamberlain Hotel Bia Secetary Dr. McGit

Secretary Coburn Laughs At Canadian Mix Up Letter

A state agriculture official opened a letter misaddressed to a Canadian name and found another Kansas letter addressed to Topeka. The mix up amused him before realizing the error.

Coburn State Board of Agriculture Canada F. D. Cockburn Parliament Buildingy Topeka Kansas

Lowest wheat average hits new low in service era

In Chicago March 28 the Orange Judd Parmer reports the general winter wheat average at 11 compared with 88 last year, the lowest since the service began. Separately, Rochester reports beef shipping from Chicago under stricter inspection, and Seattle notes hospital and barracks construction orders to aid troops with roofing and lumber.nyddio

Chicago Orange Judd Rochester N.Y Fritzeche Board of Health Seattle Car W. PF. Robinson Jr Manilm

A Topeka clerk’s odd crawl under a rail line joke

A young Topeka drug clerk drank heavily and told a friends tale of crawling beneath a long line of railroad cars on First and Harrison. He intended to cross but ended on Kansas avenue after following the track under the cars, knees worn and hands dirty, before finding his way home.

Topeka First Harrison Streets Kansas Avenue

Fire destroys Armour Curled Hair and Felt Works in Chicago

A March 28 blaze at the Armour Curled Hair and Felt Works on Place and Benson streets destroys the five story plant, injuring eleven workers and killing at least one. The building’s total loss is estimated at 400000 with insurance of 200000. Several workers remain missing, including six last seen inside the burning structure. Fire officials report rapid spread from ignited curled hair materials and note escape attempts amid dense smoke and flames.

Armour Chicago Pire Place Benson Street Jeremiah Steele George Mosher August Schomberg Mamle £. Ryan George Schwartz Frina Margaret Goenthy BeNab Paul Rosemier Harry Lev Tell Jeromié Stele Steele James Flannigan William Glisop Ella Helmwright Thomas Mitchell Dennis Sheehan Waite

Pair Arrested in Restaurant and Billiard Hall Robberies

Police arrested Joe Fisher and F. McCambridge for robbing a Quincy street restaurant and Klingman’s billiard hall on East Sixth. They face charges for stealing a revolver a watch and a liquor supply. They attempted to flee with beer but abandoned it near the back yard due to a locked gate.

Joe Fisher F. McCambridge Quincy Street Klingman Biliard Hall East Sixth Street Stot Marine Siz

Gardens Everywhere and Pingree Gardens Initiative

The Industrial League uses vacant lots for poor families to garden as part of Pingree garden efforts aided by seed donations from Congressman Charles Curtis. A meeting is planned next Monday afternoon at the M C A parlors with ministers invited to join the work. Married at Light in Seattle a romantic ceremony linked Mrs Inma Knight and J D Dupree after a rapid acquaintance. A reported non serious knee wound to Frank A Aisirtere near Menton. details inconsistent. Butte, Mont, $8.85 via Santa Fe Route.

Industrial League Pingree Gardens Charles Curtis M.C Light Seattle Wash Mra Inma Knight Galveston Tex Redwood City Cala J. D. Dupree Knight San Francisco Dod

Chicago Market Report Hints Bearish Wheat Trend

Snow and cooler conditions press wheat markets as receipts rise in Chicago and Duluth while firmer shipments offer slight support. Prices drift with May unchanged then ease. corn and hogs show mixed signals amid weather and demand, with traders awaiting clearer receipts outlooks and next moves in futures.

Cbicago Gectine Ag Bane Iba Finneapulie Duluth Ones Corp Redith Sapien Ken York United Tredom Enntj Srilinw St Siea Simon Aareh

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