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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1899

Page

8

Lone Star Quits and Trade Shifts Hit Coastwise Freight

fragmented OCR reads of a 19th or early 20th century cargo trade notice show Lone Star suspending New York to Galveston services, rate changes, and coastwise freight adjustments. mentions of Apollo adverts and various traders imply a broader shipping market disruption with limited readable names and dates.

New York Xork Galveston Advitoriak Lone Star Spek Carventol Trade Benneolik Az Ul Frege Apollo Amd Ehton Aml Trisha

Union Credentials Report in Western Federation Meeting

At Salt Lake City on May 10 J R B Sovereign of Wallace presented his credentials as a former metal worker. The credentials committee reported unfavorably and there was strong reaction to the attack on royalty to the federation.

Ealt Lake Utah Western Federation of Labor J. RB Sovereign Wallace Knights of Pene

Admission to convention by near unanimous vote

Fer was carried to the executive committee and his admission to the convention was granted by the committee by an almost unanimous vote.

Fer

End of Natural Gas in Kokomo Stuns Shale Revival Theory

In Kokomo Indiana May W a asserted revival theory of gas fields failing after long rests collapsed when William Moore drilled centrally in the corporation and found no gas. A flood of salt water emerged from the borehole, with no gas scent, ending hopes of renewed production after years without gas. The setback disappoints gas men and local manufacturers.

Kokomo Ind Leach Willam Moore Indiana William Moore

Ward Liner Havana fastest Havana New York voyage

The Ward line steamer Havana, Captain Stevens, arrived at quarantine from Havana in two days and twenty hours, the fastest Havana to New York crossing. It carried cabin passengers and troops from the Second United States Cavalry, Second Artillery, and First Eighth and Tenth Infantry, including seventy seven prisoners to be held at Governor’s Island. Brigadier General Hasbrook and other officers were aboard among the notable passengers. The Havana will be detained at quarantine for five days from departure, delaying all on board until Thursday evening.

Havana Ward New York New Ward Line Stevens Hoe Second United Btutea Cavalry Second Artillry Hasbrook A.C. Holler By. Pearson Mere OH. Brist G. K. Smith G. Hagan J. Kenner SH. Tyler J. Baylew M. J. Lenihan W. T. Johomon A. C

Reed'sPoker Triumphs and Misfortune at Washington Poker

Ex Speaker Reed enjoyed a long poker night in New York’s smoking room during a trip to Washington. The session drew off several Congress members including Babcock Missouri Henderson and Coustie of Town Cennan George Southwick and Wallace of New York. Reed’s blend of humor and loss left colleagues grinning and groaning as tales of vice and victory circulated. General Henderson won $228 in one hand as Reed, sweating and witty, admitted the debt with a quip about political prowess and poker luck.

Washington New York Treed Babcock Wisconsintoy Missoui Cennan Lionois George Southwick Wallace Puet Mr Reed Cannon Southwick White Henderson Foote Joy Canson Southwicle Cing Reed House OF Representatives Henderson

Mormon Session Closes with Talks by Elders in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga Tennessee on May Day week the second day of the Mormon church session for southern states convened. Elders including Emmete Mormons from Salt Lake City and John Smith spoke to a large auditorium audience. Mission representatives from across the country attended, noting growing chapels in the south especially in East Tennessee and Eastern Kentucky as five hundred elders are to be sent out next year.

Chattandogs Tenn Salt Lake City John Smith Wider Little New York

Yale Alumni List of Yale Corporation Nominees Declined

The Yale Alumni Weekly publishes the official list of nominees for Yale corporation membership for the current term. Several nominees declined to stand for election, including French Whitney Welch Barnum Parker and Osborne, with Hinles also declining the full-term nomination. Additional notes reference A. Wisner of Denver and context about appointments and past roles in journalism and political press offices.

New Haven New Hy Lnte Edward Go Mason Chicas Wilson S. Bissell Buffalo EM Whitney Haven Frederick Parker Brooklyn Whi Mr. Barnum New York Alfred J. Ripley Boston Wic. Pratt Cincinnett Norris G. Haborne Mpasra French Whitney Welch Barnum Pali Osborne Hecthin Air Hinles

Emporia Pox Debated Measles Charge and Hog Cholera

Emporia reports doubt on smallpox cases after physicians including Dr W F Boylin Dr W M Meifert and Dr E Evans question diagnoses as measles amid vaccination profits. In South Haven hog cholera reemerges with RS Jones losing six hogs within a day after two weeks of sickness.

Emporia W. F. Boylin Whon Court Carlier W. M. Meifert E. Evans South Haven RS Jones

National League results across Cleveland Minneapolis and Columbus

In Cleveland the score shows a 2 to 8 defeat for the home team with pitchers St. Lenning and O'Connor contributing on offense. in Minneapolis the contest features Dixon Gear and Pelt in the scoring mix. Columbus reports Detroit beating Columbus with bullpen names like Bullvan and Young noted.

St Paul Apagooes Coore Milwaukee Posner and Spies Swaim Usd Speer Columbus Golumbus Detroit Young and Bupfalo Tnivia Tndianapolle

Shippers Win A Point In Terminal Charge Case In Chicago

In Chicago on May 10 the United States Circuit Court ruled against a $2 per car freight tax on livestock deliveries to the Chicago market. Judge Kobly ordered an injunction to restrain transportation companies from enforcing the tax and gave the railways three days to answer the appeal to the next tribunal.

Cuerge Chicago Charce Koblysaat United States Gircult Tram Solierding Pho Avian Tha

Tin Cans to Go Up at U S Can Makers Meet

Indianapolis May 10 The United States Can Manufacturers association closed its third meeting at the Butte House. The group, spanning tin can makers from the West to the Pacific coast, heard speeches urging price increases to align with tin plate costs. No binding resolutions or price commitments were adopted.

Indianapollis Ind United States Can Manufacturers’ Association Pitshurs Pacific Coast Tin Plate Trust

No Use For Carnegie Glasgow May 10

Representatives of Scotland iron and steel houses deny any scheme by an American syndicate led by Andrew Carnegie. They state Scottish firms will not align with American monopolists and reject tying themselves to the American effort in iron and steel.

Carnegie Glasgow Scotland Andrew Carnegie Great Britain

Parker Attacks Princes For Horse Racing In London

London May 10 Dr Joseph Parker of the City Temple denounces princes and prime ministers who attend horse races as a slap to the Prince of Wales and Lord Rosebery. He says they degrade virtue, warn of revolution, and urge the Prince to abstain from gambling and debauchery while praising the queen and warning England must reform and endure humiliation before a revival of tradition.

London Joseph Parker City Temple Prince At Wales Lord Rosebery Parker Prince of Wales Dr. Parker West End East End England

United States Samoa Commission Arrives in Apia

The Hadsor with the Samoan commission sails into Apia to take over affairs marking a suspension of the Herlin treaty and local administration. Joint powers will replace consular authority as Great Britain, Germany, and the United States salute and exchange calls.

Washington United States Naval Transport Hadsor Apia Samoa United States Great Britain Germany Herr Rose Messrs Maxsey Onborne Joint Commission

Official Reception for Admiral Dewey in New York

May 10 meeting of the board of aldermen unanimously adopts a resolution for an official reception to Admiral Dewey on his arrival. Washington May 9 A monster testimonial is planned with autograph letters to Cabinet members governors and senators.

New York Tite Board of Aldermen Dewey Uhen Washington Dewey United States M Kiniey Secretary of the Treasury Dewes Secretary of State DAVY Secretary of War Admiral Dewey Manila

Mayors invite Admiral Dewey to visit San Francisco

San Francisco May 9 Western city mayors led by San Francisco extend a cordial invitation to Admiral Dewey aboard the Olympia. They praise his victory and protection of Pacific interests and note the Olympia was built locally with volunteers from western towns. Signed by Mayors of San Francisco Chicago Omaha Denver St Paul New Orleans Portland Los Angeles Seattle.

San Francisco Phelan Admiral Dewey Chicago Omaha Denver St. Paul New Orleans Portland Ore Los Angeles Seattle

Stove Makers' Combine Convened At Cincinnati

The twenty eighth annual convention of the national association of stove manufacturers met in Cincinnati with about 600 firms represented and over 9 percent of that line present. Visitors attended auxiliary meetings the prior two days and several new members were elected. The annual address by President Charles B. Pricer of Reading, Pa, was read and discussed.

Cincinnati National Association of Stove Manufacturers Auxilary Charles &. Pricer Reading

Secretaries Report and Industry Talks at Chicago Meeting

Topics covered include committee referrals and an annual report by T D Hogan of Chicago. Discussions centered on "communications" and changes to cast formulas. Speakers from Philadelphia Nashville and Chicago debated competition and rising raw material costs fueling stove manufacturers to consider a potential combine.

T. D. Hogan Chi- Caco J. W. van Cleave Louth W. FH Palmer Philadelphia George Thompson Vin“ Conned Frank A. Magee Bowtee Huttwitt Nashville John A. Iz Georgy A

Return Of Volunteers Promised To Be Mustered Out

Governor Thomas reports a war department note about Colorado volunteers who went to the Spanish American War. Plans to return them from the Philippines were delayed but movement will begin when transport is available. First Colorado regiment, reportedly due back, may be mustered out after July 1.

Denver Colo Thomas Corbin Colorado Mirviee Otis United States Philppine

Sponsor for the South Miss Nannie Randolph Hech Appointed

General Gordon named sponsor for the South at the United Confederate Veterans annual reunion to be held in Charleston from May 10. Miss Hech, daughter of Major General Heth, is the sponsor choice following tradition that has included Winnie Davis in past events. General Heth is noted as the oldest ex confederate general aside from General Longstreet.

Heth Washington Gordon United Confederate Veterans Nannie Randolph Hech South Charleston Amull Heart of the Confederacy Winnie Davis Longstreet

Hard Blow at Department Stores Jefferson City Missouri May 12

A state department store bill was rejected after the senate amendments were adopted by the house. The measure would impose a license tax on firms and carry a higher tax burden, but the bill failed to pass in its amended form.

Jefferson City Senate St. Lovin Eruor

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