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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1899

Page

6

Sixth Ward School Board Tonight Chooses Potwin Members

The Sixth Ward school board plans to select two Potwin representatives, with Tincher and Henderson as leading candidates. Auburndale's Ogilvy is urged by residents to join, while mixed views on Tincher’s Potwin ties fuel debate. The final vote is expected within days as the Potwin group advocates and local petitions shape the pick.

Ealdes Steck George Tinehar Potwin Acoot Tincher Auburndale AW ME Pirbes William Henderson Potwit Potwitt Henderson Ogilvy Choise Hughes’ Fourcee Iebne Potwin Auburn Gale Omivy Ube Picet Dereot Wintheritt Fincher Rebus Totwit Board Toroka Board of Education Pultwits

Art for His Palace in New York Old Masters Sold

Senator W. Clark of Montana buys vast furniture and works from Louis XIII to Fortuny in New York for a contemplated residence on Fifth Avenue. He has paid 26,000 for a Fortuny portrait and acquired several Fortuny paintings as well as other period pieces. A famous painter is reportedly creating a life slave portrait of Clark as part of the collection. The senator says his aim is to assemble the finest collection in the United States for his residence.

Paris Clark Montana Bortuny New York Dulacy Pith Avenue Louis Quatoren Tanihy Sefer Nso Tas God Fortuny Gonrat United States Whitney

Conscience Fund Donation Letter Report

The May 3 Washington update notes Acting Secretary Mickiedohn reserved a $1 contribution in a letter by a former War Department clerk. The missive, titled Ex-CLERK, is forwarded to the secretary of arm as part of the conscience fund reporting.

Washington Secntary Mickiedohn Mndi Cole Cagtethater Siauody Meikiejohn

Colorado Springs bound flyer from Topeka service

Colorado Springs travelers note a fast through service leaving Topeka at 49 per hour with Pullman sleepers and dining cars. The announcement promises quicker arrival next morning before heat and invites inquiries to A M Fuller co P and T A and A W Lacey agent Nash Topeka. Also mentions routes via Rock Island and Ree’dsland with prices 32.50 and 32.60 and laundry by American Steam Laundry.

Topeka Kansas Colorado Springs Missouri River A. M.fuller, Co. P T. A San Francisco Los Angeles Rock Island American Steam Laundry Ban Prancieco Dsland

Liquor Seizure Return Dispute In City Raid

Otis Hungate acting for Geo Kisver demands return of liquor and pumps seized in the first raid of the liquor joint. Judge Hazen’s ruling limits return to liquor named in the warrant, Chief Ram sey and Star sey discuss, Deputy City Attorney Gresh and judges confirm order to return the items from both raids.

Otis Hungate Geo. Kisver Ramsey Hazen Starsey Hururate Wien Gresh and Judeeus

Local Notes From North Topeka Community

Numerous brief items from North Topeka include social visits and family news. Mrs Ida Hawke of Restrice Neb. visits her relatives in Topeka while Miss Myrtle Palmer stays with Grantyills friends. May Dennison visits at her country home. Charles Berry travels to the countryside. Miss Harriet Morgan’s guest, Fannie McGan, returns to St. Marys. The Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday. the City Shoeing Shop advertises services. Thomas Cross becomes grain vitor. Mrs Howard Stuart returns from Kansas City after missionary work.

Union Pacific Kansas Avenue Oliver Wally Lansing Will Sheets John Henley West Hecler Myrtle Palmer Grantyills Friends Ida Hawke Restrice Neb Harrison Robinson Shorey C. B Lyon Ladies’ Aid Society Kansas Ave T. W. Deafenhaugh Mias May Dennison Miso Dennison Lyon Charles Berry Tom Sirs AJ. Berry Shady Nok Care Fannie McGan Harriet Morgan St. Marys Aire M. M. Rowley Beloit AA. Rowley Quincy Street T. W. Dearenbaurh NE. Ave Jeskie Rossvile Thomas Cross New Grain Vi —Tor Wi Wr Dn, Thompson & Co Misselle Marple State of Washington Indian Creek Brave Boys’ Club MM. Halé

State Dental Association To Meet This Week At Throw Hotel

The Kansas State Dental Association plans meetings in this city on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The events will be hosted at the Throw Hotel with entertainment arranged by LC Wasson HH Thompson and G H Esterly, committee in charge.

The Last Battle by J G Waters in Turbulent War

A fragmentary dramatic combat poem recounts a battle scene with lines describing troops, river crossings, gunfire, and a march toward a perilous front. The speaker honors fallen soldiers and their immortal honor amid a charged battlefield rhythm.

Nothing To Do Court Of Visitation Busy Drawing Salaries

The Court of Visitation will hear J. G. Maxwell of McPherson file a petition alleging a violation of the telegraph toll law by Western Union. The court may dismiss for lack of jurisdiction as a new railroad law is stressed. The court met this morning with no business.

J. G. Maxwell McPherson Western Union Telegraph Company

Patrol Changes Announced By City Chief Ramsey

A. F. Jenter, out two months due illness, is released from patrolman duties. Patol Driver DB. AL AteCoy to replace Jenter, and B Mitchell Bundy now becomes driver under Chet Gardner. Chief Ramsey says no other changes expected.

A. F. Jenter AL AteCoy Mitchell Bundy Chet Gardner Ramsey

Bust of Kaitulani Prompts Honolulu Queen Link Talk

New York May 1 suss nudine Beveridge, a sculptress, may be asked by Hawaiian heiresses to mold a bust of Princess Kalulasi who died recently. The elite club, wealthy and influential, hopes the princess might become their queen due to her affection for America. An American sculptress could be chosen, with the bust planned for the old palace gallery, in heroic size, featuring classic drapery over the shoulders.

New York Suss Nudine Beveridge Humolule Kalulasi Kalulas

Girl in Male Attire Captured at Four Courts Prison

Mary Snone of Bridgeton New Jersey aged 18 was jailed at the Four Courts charged with masquerading in male dress. She roamed the country for months from Atlantic Qoren to the Mississippi working odd jobs and traveling by rail, saying her parents’ deaths inspired her to imitate a novel heroine. She cut her hair and wore knickerbockers, first undetected in Philadelphia, then returned home before her arrest.

St. Louw Mary Snone Bridgeton N. J Isternat Alton Qoren Mississippi River Philadelphia Knickerbockers New Jersey Dlivinle

Topeka Tinseed plant closes. operations shift to Kansas City

The Topeka Tinseed oil works will become a memory as the plant ceases operation. The office will close and all business moves to Kansas City with the machinery and equipment being moved there. Manager Le Roby will join as traveling salesman for the Kansas City office.

Topeka Kansas City Te le Roby

Kansas City Morning Papers Report Textbook Commission Conspiracy

Reports from Kansas City papers claim a Chicago meeting of the state textbook commission arranged five year contracts for high school texts charts and primers. The firms Ginn Heath Eaton were named with bids possibly totaling thousands of dollars. Several commissioners deny knowledge of the meeting while publishers dispute the claim and await formal bids.

Kansas City Tolay State Text Book Commission Chicago Ginn & Co Heath & Co Eaton & Co Boston Frank Nelson W. Hurd Hotton Jewett Abilene A. H. Lupster Larned Fpsmith, Lawrenes American Hook Company Douke Burton George W. Crane Topeka Crane Nome

Tramp Swanson Killed Near Formosa While Riding Fast Mail

Horrible accident near Formosa Montrose May 1 reports a tramp named Swanson of Racine Wis killed riding a fast mail train. He fell from the cars, his body scattered along the track. Remains lie at Formosa awaiting word from his parents.

Swanson Formosa Heath Montrose Killea Nam Swanson Htadhne Wis Torehastamie Racine

Dramatic Opening and Concert At Crawford and Grand Opera House

The Grokem Farle company opens at Crawford theater Loptent with Courtterfett Money and free admission for ladies. The Lione Steinde Concert company performs at Grand Opera House Friday night, with doors at Sin Drug store tomorrow morning. final concert of the ladies' Music club season promising strong attendance.

Grokem Farle Crawford Theater Loptent Courtterfett Svat Lione Steinde Grand Opera House Sin Drug Company Edies Tale-City

Eighty Year Old Farmer Seeks to Marry Young Woman

Guthrie O T May 1 Elijah H Fates a farmer plans to wed Carrie Thomas a girl much younger than him His relatives object claiming he is too old to marry The match faces probate court scrutiny with Foster opposing the union and the girl’s kin supporting the wedding despite objections This terse report outlines a marriage intent amid family and legal concerns.

Guthrie O. T Elijah H. Fates Jules ‘Foster Treday Carrie Thomas Foster Txsun Caylee Calahoma Roere Leo Dagen

Indian Trouble in the Dominion Report from St Regis raid

A Dominion police force led by Chief Shearwood moved on St Regis TadTin reservation to arrest ring leaders of a month old trouble. One trainee killed, twelve American Indians arrested amid fears of further unrest. Col Hood listed seriously wounded in Havana recovery hoped.

Dominion Montreal Cornwall Ont St. Regis Tadtin Reservation Shearwood Eash

Riot in Wardner Idaho Reports show deadly labor riot causes deaths

May 1 Wardner Idaho scenes of violence unfold as 800 to 1,000 armed men assault mills and depots using giant powder. One guard is killed and others wounded as explosions destroy the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mill with losses estimated up to 500,000 dollars. Troops mobilize in San Francisco Denver and Omaha to quell the disorder and protect workers and facilities.

Wardner Idaho Canyon Creek Burke Bunker Hs Sullivan Mill Xsl Jack Smith British Columbia Smith Bunker Hill Sullivan Baring Ba Uing Bunker Hill and Sullivan Company Jim Chayne Bunker Hurr Hd Sullivan Mill Roeers Teivin Sumtay Bunker San Francisco Presidio Steunenburg Thahe Admant Bakecock Miles Merriam Department Ines Denver Merram Department of the Colorado

Millionaires Tremble Over New Tax on Corporations

New York city bankers and owners led by Sage and the Goulds fear a new corporate tax after a law dubbed Fond Mill restricts corporate wealth. The franchise tax is expected to yield about 15 million annually for the city, with a $2,060,000 annual charge on the New York Central for street rights of way. Governor Roosevelt indicates he will sign the bill promptly.

New York Sussell Sage Goulds Bhare Jphakees Anlgers Fond Mill Wall Street New York Central Roosevelt

Beer trust a failure and glucose works closings

The Brewers Journal reports New York failed beer trust efforts and dealers prefer to abandon plans. It notes brewing interests consolidate, reducing trust profit potential across cities including Tans Tillengo Warkington Detroit Baltimore. In Peoria glucose works closing as strike looms, with workers to be laid off.

New York Brewers’ Journal Deer Trust Ft Ruye Seine Opt Crete TANS Tillengo Warkington Detroit Pure Baltmore

National League Sunday Games Report Card

Sore tr SPARAES cir 7 Kansas City oe seanaargo-3 vu? s-3 Bt. Yaub 'utter ui Sd WH it aul St Paul Donser aid Spies Indianapolis game notes show score by innings for Indianapolis and Buffalo matchups with Scott Bevilie Bouffalo Gray McAuley listed. Detroit and Columbus contests include batteries Dessai Prisk Buelww Gilpatrick Sullivan.

Sore Tr Sparaes Kansas City Seanaargo Yaub ‘Utter Ui St Paul Donser Aid Spies Indianapolis Indianapolis Hovosunsets Buffalo Sonora Columbus Dessai Prisk and Buelww Gilpatrick Ard Sullivan

Victoria's New Portrait Paints by Austrian Painter

London May 1 Austrian portraitist M. Henri de Angeli has been commissioned to paint Queen Victoria. Some feel the commission should have gone to Brlton. De Angeli has already painted the Queen twice.

London M. Henri de Angeli Queen Victoria Brlton M. de Angeli

Wheat and corn futures mixed amid rain scarcity and port flows

Market notes from May 1 report tight weather in Kansas and rain relief at Liverpool lifting wheat futures while May liftings and shipments to Europe impacted prices. corn stayed firm with shorts covering and steady deliveries. oats and rye showed limited activity. Kansas City market reflected weak cash wheat, steady oats, and mixed hog and cattle receipts with modest price shifts. weather and cash positions cited as drivers.

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New York Money Market May Day Report

New York on May 1 reports steady money on call at 4 percent with strong mercantile demand and active exchange. bankers show varied rates in bills and certificates. Copper and sugar markets described as quiet to firm. grain and wheat futures outlined with figures on receipts and future prices. weather and shipping notes mixed with market sentiment.

New York Morey Belie Mercantile Paper Tree Stariina Exehanite Bankers Ponticercdal Bill Sugar Market Fair Refining

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