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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
6
Advertise in The State Journal to Reach Kansas Readers
You can hire a man, boy or a woman and get many applications. Advertise property for rent or sale to reach the public easily. Trade items like a bicycle or piano and attract customers statewide through the paper.
Stock of Goods Advertisements Offer Trade Boost
You have a stock of goods to sell, a small 25 cent advertisement may bring trade worth ten times the cost. If you have new goods or changes in your business tell it at 50 cents per week. If you don’t want to invest, costs are 5 cents a line a day.
Movement sparks second district bid with ex officials
A local political movement seeks ex-state figures like Heflebower and We Testy to run in the Second district or support a candidate against incumbent J. D. Haversock. Leady weighs a congress bid as Lawrence backers court a race while G A B leaders announce appointments and consider appeals to the Supreme Court over veteran preference in public employments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Heflehower
Dave
Con Arest
Sonp
Nomerese
Serand
J.D. Haversock
Heflebower
Seceres
John We
Leady
Congress
Lawrence
Levdy
Juplis
Betting buzz swells around Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout
May 24 wagers heat up as backers from both camps push large sums on the Jeffries Fitzsimmons fight. Secretary Davis faced four resolutions seeking gifts with Alger promising one of the Suns. Frank Dwyer, a renowned turfman, has $5 to back Jeffries at favorable odds, while public bets climb and seat orders reach $7,500 for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scretary Davis
Alger
Frank Dwyer
Jeffries
Dwyer
Fitzsimmons
Paris Green in the Well Near Thompson Ridge Escape
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Crosby narrowly escaped poisoning from paris green after returning home to their property near Thompson Ridge Middletown New York on May 24 Mrs Crosby detected a greenish water tint and found a package containing poison in the well bottom The Crobys had prior disputes with creditors and a barn on one farm burned two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
Middletown
N.Y
Benjamin Crosby
Thompson Ridge
Paris Green
Crostys
Platt Discusses McKinley Victory and Hague Peace
The Evening World reprints Senator Platts interview praising McKinley and Hobart, predicting their nomination and victory. He calls Republican strength at an all time high, criticizes Democratic reform as a single issue, and labels the Hague peace conference as visionary but impracticable. He asserts the United States must retain lands and favors a re election of Hobart with McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evening World
Tc. Platt
McKinsey
Hobart
Phatt
McKisley
United
Platt
Bart
McKinley
Democratic Party
Ollver
United States
The
Hague
Companies Pile Bonds After School Book Adoptions
Representatives of successful bidders in the state school book adoption contest file bonds in Topeka. Bonds have been issued to secure faithful performance of contracts. several have already been signed with George A. Clark, secretary of state, and the executive council has approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormmielan
Topeka
George A. Clark
Executive Council
Kenize Fumbles Again French Grain Inspectors Reported Coffeyville
Governor Stanley faces probe over alleged misappointment of a deputy grain inspector at Coffeyville. Kennedy asserts evidence refuting McKenzie claims that the defeated candidate was rejected for not being a grain man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Stanley
A. F E. Mckensie
RY. Kennedy
Funor
One Victim Dies in Kansas City Shooting
Mrs Anne Monk, 26, of Turner Kansas, died from a Sunday shooting by Levi Moore, a city market clerk. Victims Jennie Campbell and Ella Tania were believed dying. Campbell had left Moore for another man, prompting the shootings. Moore, with family in Anniston, Alabama, is in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Cuy
Anne Monk
Turner
Kan
Levi Moore
Jennie Campbell
Ella Tania
Minore
Campbel
Moore
Merk
Landis
More
Campbell
Anniston
Ali
Not Paid for Want of Funds State Pays Penalties
The state treasurer marks warrants with a not paid for fund stamp as the general revenue is exhausted. About $50,000 in warrants bear 6 percent interest until paid, due to past legislatures' incompetency. Banks will cash them despite the interest. Barrton banks consolidate under Barrton State Bank with $10,000 capital. M A Waterman oversees the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Revenue Fund
Barrton Banks
J. A. Welch & Son
Barrton
Barrton Bank
Barrton State Bank
M.A. Waterman
Byurr
Governor Stanley at Wichita for high school commencement
Governor Stanley attends Wichita commencement ceremonies where his two children graduate. He is scheduled to return to the executive office tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Wichita
Torrow
Gun for Kansas City Will Honor War Trophy
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster Davis and George Haer of Kansas City secured a promise from Secretary Alger to mount one captured Spanish gun in a Kansas City public park. The decision follows strong civic interest as the city council weighs the placement and display details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Webster Davis
Alger
George Haer
Kansas City
Kansasity
Cvn
Inside history of Steverson & Co failure in March city
The article recounts the Steverson & Co collapse in March with Kalwin Knowles and DA Milvane implicated in an attempted late‑day scheme. It details a dispute over a mortgage on stock with Central National Bank and a judge’s involvement, culminating in a district court suit on creditor status and asset control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steverson & Co
Hinxon
Kalwin Knowles
Bank Fishier
DA. Milvane
Knowles
Mulvane
Cvase
Central National Tank
Rawles
Kecire
George T. Stevenson
Doa. Malvane Asignee
Krowles
Malvane
Lim
Krinlek
Mulvere
Milvane
Central National Bank
Bring Twentieth Kansas Home Mustering Row
Kansans urge that the Twentieth Kansas be mustered out in Kansas rather than San Francisco to allow a unified homecoming. Editors and officials argue for honoring veterans together, preserving ties, and avoiding dispersal before a proper public reception in state towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sas Tegiment
San Francisco
Kansas
Frisco
Chise Sand
Abilene Reflector
Washington
CEN
Alger
Tore
Manila
Stice
Karka
San Branciaca
Mikey
Rome
Godard
Ban
Elise
Psas
Meyer
Agaia
Cuark
Eniley
Amin
Mortels
Wray
Kanene
Realmersi
Catternia
pEice
Ransas
Grimes
Kan
California
Fred R. Bachan
Kannas
de Foeminue
Ranaes
Bethune
Tyingon
Kasras
Shelly
Paraliie
Kasisen
Ex President Cleveland Returns from Middle Bass Island
Ex President Cleveland and Captain Evans with a party arrived at Middle Bass Island after two weeks away and prepared to depart for the east. Also reported, counterfeiting charges against John Burk holter and L H Frank Houver for faking cigarmakers union labels in Lancaster Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Sandusky
Evans
Middle Bass Island
East Otk
Lancaster
John Burkholter
Murtidais
L. H. Frank Houver
Hine
internaional_ union
Sears and
Carneste company seeks charter amid steel ties
Harrisburg May 4 The Carneste company filed with the state department for two charters. It plans a capital of 100 dollars, with potential increases. The notice mentions photographs and a special set downing’s. further details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Carneste Company
State Department
Badge of Honor for Twentieth Kansas in Philippine service
The G A R department approves a sunflower souvenir badge for every member of the Twentieth Kansas regiment returning from the Philippines. A popular subscription is urged in Kansas posts to fund the memento and to bring the regiment home with proper muster out honors. The reunion is planned for late September in Topeka with invitations to veterans to join national events in Philadelphia if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Administration
Helal
Twentieth Kansas
John Beaver
J.T. Taylor
D. EB. Reiland
B Dornbaser
Twentieth Relment of
Kansas
Philippines
Twentieth
Topeka
Philadelphia
St. Clay Evans
Penelon
Ommoner Coulter
Admiral Dewey
New York
Tom Anderson
Dele Bulow
Executive Council
Price
Chusius Harris
Emporia
J. B. Campbell
Kansas City
Jetmore
J. B. Palmer
Wichita
Deaths Finger The will of late G Gage not filed for probate
The will of the late G Gage has not been filed for probate though a new will was contemplated nearly 15 years ago before his death. He discussed changes with friends, but a new will was never drawn. The deceased left substantial Topeka and Shawnee county property, government bonds, and ready cash, with no public bequests mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GG. Gage
L. Grubbs
Gage
IM. Gages
Topeka
Shawnee County
Beerskies
Trust Overflows at Ohio Stoneware Consolidation
A secret meeting east of the Mississippi River resulted in a consolidation of stoneware potteries. The combine will be incorporated in Delaware with capital of 2,500,000 and named American Stoneware Company. Thirty representatives attended. K. H. Kent of Akron is noted among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
D. May
Mississippi River
Delaware
K. H. Kent
Akron
Hail Insurance Laws and State Regulation
State discusses two new hail insurance laws allowing groups of 0 or more to form protective associations or 9 or more to incorporate. Several such entities operate locally and questions arose about supervision. Assistant attorney general West states non incorporated groups fall outside department control while incorporated ones come under regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Hall
Church
J. 5. West
Department of Insurance
Unable to float American steamer Paris at Coverack
At Coverack Cornwall on May 24 a rescue attempt to float the American line steamer Paris failed. The ship remains stuck and salvage efforts are ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coverack
Cornwall
Paris
Wheat Market Turns Up After Midday Slump
Chicago market report shows wheat drop early then rally into close with prices near day’s top. Weather and crop news mixed, with favorable planting outlook offset by regional conditions and weekly bulletins. Oats and corn lag. provisions and hog futures steady to lower amid varied demand and receipts. Grain letter by J C Goings notes mixed overseas influence and local elevator activity through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daly
Alianoipolia
Cara Bata
Carhy
St. Louie Veadine
Dt. Us
Michigan
California
Apehoue Fries
Wheat markets signal steady world demand in May
The report notes weather woes and strong demand for wheat with prices steady in London and New York futures. It cites Kansas City receipts and cash sales for No 2 hard wheat, while predicting continued pressure from weather and replanting needs across several regions. Prices for corn and oats show mixed movements, with foreigners active and freight markets firming. The piece mentions Alexandria pest cases rising to four, highlighting agricultural challenges amid fluctuating crop prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Saag
Larke
Oregon
Clandon
Alichiran
Conso
Wera
Aryland
Pennsylvania
Chicago Tribune
Liverpool
New York
Erate Bayers
Kaneat
Tieton
Oalema
Antwerp
Grou
Inpvapolls
Eterntors
Kansas
Moutiensern Mart
Kite
Londreti
Vienna
Rts
Chicago
Deis
Clark Pouty
Siasourt
Soubtfur
Kansas City
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