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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

Page

6

Toils of Partisan Marchinations Roil Regents Removal

A partisan battle to remove two state regents unfolds amid alleged schemes to restore Thomas Will as president. Governor Blaney sacks C. B. Allfwan and A. Limbouker as plots surface to keep Populists in control of a murky multi institute. Charges mention improprieties in salaries and board arrangements tied to Manhattan entities and university staff.

Thomas Blaney C. B. Allfwan Limbouker Altoweh Sher Eueh McNall Pon Greemner Leesy RepubNcar Irstitusias J. M. Limbecher Mana HA. Perkinx Manhattan Nationalist Guy Eoner Trea Manhattan Weas We of Teelwetine Will Porttmene Ware Sus Pehelow Mosman Limbocker Arene Stanley Ie Eee

Marechal Lannea Wreck Toward Bristol Channel Fate Unknown

Wreckage of the French bark Marechal Lannea, 171 tons, capt Le Petit, sailed from Swansea for San Francisco. Wreckage found near the Bristol Channel entrance with gear scattered. Crew fate unknown.

London le Petit Swansea San Francisco Walen Bristol Channel

Davis to Jaggers and the Silver Daggers Arrival

A British man, Willem Thomas Tageers, carried a message for Mr. Davis from New York to Waterloo station. Richard Harding Davis presented a silver inscribed dagger to Jaggers upon the arrival of the St Louis steamer in New York, with Davis and friends awaiting the reunion at the station.

Willem Thomas Tageers Lonion Richard Harding Payie Elver Hy Frieds Liviv New York Philadelphia ChieuRy St Louis Eseel Jaggers Saile Diera Mg

municipal gas plant finds support in Findlay

Unclear fragments mention a gas plant in Findlay and a municipal decision. The text references living trees and revenues but lacks coherent detail. The readable bits suggest formal action or approval related to a city gas project but specifics are undefined.

Johnny Johnson Opens New Confectionery at 40 Kan Ave

Johnny Johnson widely known in local shops announces a new confectionery and fruit store at 40 Kan Ave. Everything will be fresh and new. Also notes an upcoming Homeseekers Excursion via Santa Fe on April 4 with round trip fare to several western states and territories.

Johnny Johnson fatMcco Algar Kan Ave U G &Ve Azokansan Arieona Loukstina New Mexia Okisioma Venus Santa Fe

Rowena Lee Sunk in Cairo Mystery

Continued from First Page under whom Keuchier was working, that he was lost. His orders were to leave the Howena Lee at Cairo, and there in no reason to believe that he did not do so.

Keuchier Cairo

Rowena Lee Disaster Alters Story Details

A telegraph report from Memphis dated March recounts the Rowena Lee steamer disaster on the Mississippi near Tyler. About 30 feet of water and three drowned passengers are confirmed, with many others missing or believed at Tyler or New Madrid. The Ora Lee was hurried to the scene as crews and officers issued statements amid frantic inquiries.

Rowena Lee Memphis Tenn Robert T. Lee Thsville Mai Tyler Mississippi River Carrothsvills Ato Fiuls Rowena Bee

Possible American delegate names in disarmament talks

Washington reports over possible delegates for the May 1 disarmament convention at The Marne. Sir Julian Pauncefote is likely to lead British representation, with John Bassett Moore mentioned among American candidates for a key liaison role amid discussions of foreign ministers and archbishop Ireland supporters.

Washington Marne Netherlands Juliet Phunerfore Esome Mr. Girey John Bassett Moore Judge Day Ghe Spain Moore Ireland Charlemagne St. Petersbine Tulian Paancerote Great Briain Julian Vary Hosebers Glidstone

Simpson Editor Plans Wichita Visit and Populist Paper

In Washington March notes Pierre Pelreet will depart for Wichita Kansas with Jerry Simpson to launch a weekly paper combining Populism with single tax doctrine. Pelreet a long time advocate of single tax, aligned with Crosby of Kansas City. Simpson will dedicate his primary efforts to the venture.

Washlnzton March Peleret Washington Wichita Kaw Jerry Simpson Pelreet Jonn Crosby Kansas City Simpeon

From Here to Europe Tesla Aims Wireless Power Leap

New York March 20 Nikola Tesla asserts wireless telegraphy can reach Europe. He credits Marconi with 32 miles of wire free transmission and claims he will achieve 3000 miles with absolute care. He expects rapid approval of his ideas as others doubt the distance yet see the broader potential.

Tesla New York Nikola Tesla Marconi Marcont Somueh Europe Gata

Marriage License Mixup Leaves Uncertain Couples

Probate Judge Dolman investigations unfold after a March 17 ceremony lists J. HM Evans and Lucy Ambrose as spouses, though the license was issued to George Slade and Lucing a Black. The license appears transferred without authorization, with a ceremony performed by "A Citizen" Jennie Ambrose. Deputy Sheriff Stewart to probe.

Dolman George Slade Lucing J. HM. Evans Lucy Ambrose Jennie Ambrose Evans Stewart

Pingree Senate Clash Over Rail Board Appointments

Lansing March 29 Gov Pingree nominates Gourze Buck insham of Flint for the board of railroad assessors and warns if the Senate withholds confirmation he will appoint Maj Buckingham instead. Horton tavine already confirmed, localizing Oakman appointment. Senate likely to delay. Senate passes bill for fidelity and casualty insurance company incorporation and defeats real estate mortgage tax exemption measure.

Lansing Mich Pingree Gourze W Buckinsham Flint Raiiroad Senate Maj Buckingham Tiren Robert Qakrman Inasmush Buckingham Geore B. Horton Tavine Oakman Fidelity, Casualty Compines

Vessels Bought by Steel Trust Signal Freight Shift

In Cleveland March 30 speculation centers on seven steamers from the Wolverine fleet sold to two steamboat interests. The move suggests steel makers are paying high prices for modern freighters to reinforce ore transport and industrial dominance, not immediate ore transport control.

Steel Trust Cleveland O Marine Tewkew Baye Alfocnes Muidern Omer Trun Industri

Kansas Claimants Contest Will in Nebraska Estate

Attorney T J Ringuisky files suit in Palle City Neb circuit court to challenge the will of Stephen B Miles of Pudlo City alleging unequal division of a large late land grant estate. Plaintiffs claim two sons Joust M and Samuel and the deceased daughters' families were joint heirs but the sons divided the estate between themselves. Families of the two daughters reside near Berwick Kansas. Miles is a banker in Falls City.

Kansas City T J. Ringuisky Sait Palle City Neb Stephen B. Miles Pudlo City Bears Betas Miles Dave Nebraska Samuel Berwick Kan Rinedishy Thomas PF. Milller HL Ut Quinn St. Louis Jovepts Falls City

Farewell steam motors on Brooklyn elevated line

Plans under way to replace gas and oil power with electric traction on the Brooklyn Union Elevated, part of Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Work to begin on Pit Avenue line, with upgrades at main stations, costing an estimated 2 to 3 million dollars.

Brooklyn Elevated Road New York Brooklyn Union Elevated Railroad Brooklyn Hapld Ubrestalt Ly Dee Pith Avenue Carly Passengars Sirwot Calma

Kautz Dispatches On Apia Situation From Samoa To Sydney

Washington March 30 Assistant Secretary Allen confirms receipt of Admiral Kautz dispatches but notes no details on the Agia Elven trouble. The 18th dispatch was not released. it reportedly covered the admiral’s arrival and the evolving situation, later deemed improved. The 1st dispatch, dated Sydney the 16th, likely described events up to the 18th.

Rew Kautz Navy Department St Agia Elven Apia Samoa Auckland Sec Allen Sydney Apla

Casualties From Manila Reported March 25 29

General Otis forwards casualty list from Manila detailing March 25 29 events. Killed include Private Bert J. Clark and James J. Hoyle from Second Oregon and First Nebraska respectively. Wounded and slight injuries cover numerous units including Second Oregon First Nebraka and Twentieth Kansas with multiple names and body parts listed. Injured entries and March 27 deaths noted for First Montana and Tenth Pennsylvania among others.

Washington Otis Manila Corbin Oregon Bert J. Clark HT. Wells W. W. Wilson Bend Charles R. Kubert Frank E. Adams Benjamin F. Smith Jr ED. Coogan Edward Jacques Frank Woodruff G. B.C. Thornton Nebraka James J. Hoyle Charles B. Robbins Bruce Macer Shoulier Ceyvers D. Charles Knapp Gustav Myer G. Lewis Heed H. Emery W. Grossman Charles H. Youngs James A- Carroll Joseph A. Wuhre Monroe Spencer Monroe Spencer, Foot Sieht Kansas Wilders, Metcalf Lawrence Henry Rateliff Pittsburg Walter ‘Kemp Fort Ecutt Wim. Albert Thaddeus Alderamn Fort Scott E. Ballou L. Walter A Wyatt Thomas Critchford Severre Patrick Cummings Ralph Downs Evere H. West Alexander Young Bald Powell Arezon Thomas C. Townsend Pennsylvania Pany A Alex. Coulter

Kentucky track in Louisville doomed to be sold for building

A Lexington dispatch reports the historic Kentucky Association track in Louisville is doomed. The owner Charles Green of J. Loulg sold all movable property at auction, including furniture and grandstand, with good prices. Land sale to follow. the track has been famous for racing nationwide.

Louisville Evening Post Lexington Kentucky Association Charles Green J. Loulg

Big Gun Bursts at Sandy Hawk Proving Grounds

At the Sandy Hawk proving grounds a breech loading rifle burst during proof testing injuring Privates Herrigan and Kemner of the ordnance department and killing one, with Captain Bubvite in charge. The accident, blamed on excessive smokeless powder pressure, occurred at the fourth round on an 18 inch model.

New York Sandy Hawk Proving Grounds Henry V. Murphy Herrigan Kemner Ordnance Department Mbt Bubvite

Deaths and Funerals Notice with Dover and Topeka names

The funeral of Mary Ann Sage aged 1 years wife of Pentomster Alfred Seze of Dover was held this afternoon. Mrs FR W Jenkins wife of Division Civil Agent Jenkins of the Union Pacific died suddenly yesterday at her rooms in the Union Pacific hotel in North Topeka. The body was taken in a special car to Onsee for burial.

Mary Ann Sage Alfred Seze Uf Dover FR. W. Jenkins Civl Jenkins Union Parc Union Pacific North Topeka Onsee Burlak

Admitted to Practice Before Interior Department

Washington March 30. Timothy Rackett Fort Scott Benjamin Gore Larned Archibald A Glens Wichita Clarence D Huffman Pittsburg Robert 3 Harper Menhattan John Johnson Newton Kenn all admitted to practice before the interior department.

Washington Timothy Rackett Fort Scott Benjamin Gore Larned Archibald A. Glens Wichita Clarence D. Huffman Pittsburg Robert 3. Harper Menhattan John ©. Johnson Newton Kenn Interior Department

Burial of W E Carlisle in Linden Grove Cemetery

The body of W E Carlisle, who died recently in New York, was brought to Covington by Secretary of the Treasury John G Curtiste and his wife. Interment occurred today in Linden Grove Cemetery in the family lot.

W. E. Carlisle Cincinnati Tressary John G. Curtiste Covington W. E. Carliste New York Linden Grove

Havana Railway Sale Disputed as Fraudulent in Cuba

A Havana dispatch reports the Cerro court has voided the Ferro Carril Urbano sale to the Harvey syndicate on fraud grounds. The case, sent to the Audiencia supreme court, implicates Ferro Carril directors and stockholder Francisco de Questa. Purchasing agent Le Barcio Castenada must report within ten days from the 25th or forfeit his bond and face imprisonment. The ruling is an investigative report, not a final decision, and binds over to a grand jury.

New York Herald Havana Ferro Carril Urbano Harvey Syndicate Audiencia Supreme Court le Barcio Castenada Harvey Ferro Carril Francisco de Questa

Senate declares judge seat vacant in Brown county contest

In a 19 to 14 vote the senate vacated the judge seat in Brown-Nemsha-Doniphan county amid a contentious contest. Governor Stanley will appoint a new judge, with Crossan Field King Jumper and others named to make findings. Several senators voted to sustain the vacancy while a bloc opposed the move, citing fraud concerns and political maneuvering.

Senate Brown-Nemsha-Doniphan County Stuart Palloon Leland Stanley Crossan Field King Jumper Andrews Atchison Anderson Shawnee Lamb Woodson Amerson Rattey Coleman Farrelly Fulton Hanna Morrow Sheldon Stocks Stone Ward Zimmer Knen Stuart Suuart State House

Soper Hanged at Bates County Private Execution

Harrisonville reports Bates Soper was hanged at 5 20 this morning for his crime, the private execution drawing only 40 witnesses. He refused spiritual consolations, walked to the scaffold without hesitation, and declared himself ready before the reading of the death warrant. He answered the sheriff with the phrase All is ready and died after a seven foot fall.

Harrisonville Bates Soper Soper

Unloading the Dead Consigns 68 Sailors to Sea

Brooklyn harbor receives the caskets of 68 American soldiers and civil labor casualties from the American-Spanish War. Marines and Navy officials oversee transfer of remains from the ship to the dock as a lengthy, carefully supervised process.

Cee Eunice Civil Lane Brooklyn Cee Buck Atantey Eisutenant Hobinan Gio

Collision on Belt Line St Louis March 30 tragedy

Two passenger trains collided head on on the Belt Line near Haynes seven miles above Alton. One rider from Springfield Michigan and another from Jilsetty were fatally injured along with a bargeman. Dr. E W Porter of Jerseyville and several others severely hurt. Also reports confirm Samoa hostilities outbreak per British foreign office via AP dispatches.

Belt Line St. Louis Springfield Jilsetty Haynes Alton E. W. Porter Jerseyville Samosa British Foreign Office Associated Press Apia Samoa

Bribery Testimony Grows At Harrisburg Senate Inquiry

March 30 Harrisburg bribery committee hearing on the United States senatorship and the McCarroll case continues. Quay Republicans Thompson Norton Towler Zerbe testify about offers of money to switch votes, discussions among Lebanon leaders, and attempts to influence anti Quay actions.

Harrisburg McCarroll United States Thompson Quay Rep Wayne Norton Evans Towler Forest Quay Zerbe Lebanon Miller Dalzell

Topeka Artist Mrs Davis Showcases Original Sketches

Mrs J A Davis, an artist in Topeka, has sold many sketches by four prominent local figures. Her work includes original designs and execution with unique features in black and white watercolors and a mahogany framed piece. A display is open in the window of Keene druggist at 803 Kansas Avenue.

J. A. Davis Topeka Malogany Doyle Keene Kanses Avenue

Meat spoils at Manila in hot climate auctioned

Washington reports meat deterioration in Manila hot climate. Public auctions sell subsistence supplies deemed fit by multiple departments. Medical surveillance remains signed. In Harrisburg, the sixty second ballot for the U.S. Senate shows Quay and Jenks leading with 85 and 47 votes respectively, Dalzell 198 total, 100 needed, 35 paired or not voting.

Washington Wae Manila Harrisburg United States Quay Jenks Dalzelh

Wheat and cattle market roundup amid weather and bear pressure

Chicago wheat rose as unseasonable weather and crop damage reports boosted demand while early sales cooled. May and other futures traded mixed with gains and losses as bears pressed. Cattle receipts and slaughter volumes stayed solid with feeders and steers trading higher, amid steady overall tone.

Chicago Calles Fouth Duluth Seeg Tate Sprive Hecelyts Cays Bronsia Timothy March

Cattle Market Report from Kansas City Produce Marts

Kansas City Produce Marts reports steady cattle prices with strong bulk of stockers and feeders. Slaughter cows and heifers seen steady to higher. wholesale trade active as buyers seek high quality lots amid March market activity.

Cattla Arcelina Stark Hrunio Butle Sherk Marke LS Aerts Natige Apa Kansas City March WHEAT Siay

Wheat Market Rumors and Price Movements Report

A detailed Market Current notes wheat price firmness on futures and cash, with signals from shorts covering and speculation. It cites New York Sugar and provisions markets, grain shipments, and holiday trading impacting prices with ongoing attention to winter and spring wheat conditions.

Atchison Wilier Culemey Agatnot Hetayne Herkymetsen Gbin Michigan Honmie Anuraae Fic Duluthars Ems Hg UK Louis Cimane Joe Wussels

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