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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1898

Page

5

Panama Canal Assailed by New Panamanian Director General

The director general of the new Panama Canal Company arrives in New York asserting the waterway remains the shortest cheapest path between oceans and that the company has no intent to sell to the government. He notes extensive digging, crew employment, and the project’s feasibility while contrasting Panama and Nicaragua routes and stressing U S and British involvement.

New York Fiutin New Panama Canal Company Atlantic Pacitt 2Bet Hie Ube Suvernment Tris Pacine Ide Cenat Sui Écessor DeLesseps Company Castle Chagres Culebra Brance Abbott United States England Germany En- Sinetes Great Manchester Kiel Panama Canal Nicaragua Canal Panama Nicaragua Akcoo Gen. Abbott Panam Canal Wien Washington M. Siutio United Statice

Local News Briefs From Tupeka Society and Roads

Fragmented OCR reads of Tupeka items note social notices, marriages, travels, and neighborhood events. Mentions Dr Jerome Cotyim, Miss Mace Wallins, Mr and Mrs Bowman, East and New York travel plans, and a Bravery club meeting with questions for Prover.

Weiler The Roeshiire Times Perri Ae Hoyt Lear Jerome Cotyim Hur Bureas van Super Carta Delavan Park MOE Ryder New York Davarneae Ely Wallins Hate Leare Bravery Club Min Hesels Seurday Eagle Mbar Parerss Anawres Tien Merry Joderrest Setanmey

Spaniards Say America Lacks Clear Path To Peace Treaty

Spanish observers argue the United States misunderstands its undertakings in the proposed peace accord. They claim American leaders have stalled debates on key issues such as debts and concessions, insisting negotiations must proceed with caution while stressing loyalty to a colonial empire.

America Parte Eure Abarsisa Anid Precy Amerepiicienisa' As Epiicienisa Abersusa Hem Cumsiderse

Canton Republicans Back Hawley Motive

Hartfind Conn Nov 93 Canton Republicans tested a pamphlet promoting Fence ee ET Se oN candidate ex congressman and ex patent commissioner. A circular from Nas Row announced retirement in favor of Gestral Hawtey. Home lodge Noam No A at 18 West Etehth street hosts masquerade ball on Thursday December 1 admission 25 cents. Dairymen will consult interests regarding feed. Capital Elevator Nevis Topeka.

Hawley Hartfind Conn Canton Nas Leghtlsture Sinands Gestral Hawtey Noam No . A West Etehth Street Eleater Nevis Topeka

Trade Excursions And Merchants Charter In Topeka Rail Trip

The Topeka State Journal notes a merchant chartered train on the Union Pacific for December six from Manhattan returning the same day with listed merchants and locations on Kansas Avenue. Excursion dates for December include December 9 from Rock Island, December 13 from Rock Island, and December 16 from Santa Fe with various urban businesses and service providers named.

Union Pacific Manhattan Belleru Arive Waneeo Croshs Brox Kansas Avenue Hayden Topeka Kansas Clements Co Kansas Avenus East Eighth St S & Brett Chas Bennett Optician Sullivan & Dreinhoyde Hohigs Merrantua Co Tora Flowley & Snow Barsas Sven Geo HE Matthews East Sixth Street Tavis & Glick Sixth Street A LL. Thompson Hardware Co Si Wanass Avenue Farnsworth & Ashby Ste. W. H Igeridy Rock Island Har Lotl Tuseday Ton Santa Fe Empark

Bond Meeting Weighs School Additions and Age Policy

North Topeka board member Dr JF Buck notes the upcoming bond meeting to consider extending school facilities to ease crowding. He criticizes the five-year age minimum, cites bond totals of 887.7et with a 450.00 limit, and estimates 24 new pupils and equal number of teachers plus salary hikes.

Sehont Shenogane Ding JF. Buck North Topeka Mors Atest Cme

Record of U S Bureau of Engraving and Printing output

Director Claude Johnson reports 32918478 sheets of stamps and government securities printed and delivered at cost 1.50578, with a per thousand rate 47 cents after adjustments. The bureau achieved best ever sheet handling, boosting efficiency 56 percent over 1890, while supplying adhesive stamps to the Internal Revenue Bureau in 17 days after the act. He urges direct appropriations to the bureau for postage stamp printing to end private competition.

Washington Claude MM. Johnson Bureau of Engraving and Printios Roverment Internal Revenue United States Treasury Orcalia Transmissiosiop

Cardinal Gibbons to Speak on Catholic Interests in Colonies

Cardinal Gibbons plans a Washington winter stay to oversee Catholic interests in Porto Rico, the Philippines, and Cuba. Reported concerns include church-state separation, vested church holdings, and how new governance will affect clergy rights and missionary missions amid U.S. colonial policy.

Washington Cardinal Gibbons Supreme Court Porto Rico Philipines Setersi Ald Giles United States Siande

Coal Prices and Contact in Davies Nicholon Ad

Coal firm Davies Nicholon advertises coal for all kinds at two thousand eight pounds per ton with telephone contact 380 and a note on Davies Nichol son in 1930 trade listing.

Davies & Nicholeon Telephone Davies & Nicholsom

Social and Personal Notes Spotlight Local Club Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Charles Helman hosted a Monday evening at West Tenth Street with play and a Five Senses game. Prizes went to Miss Roberta Wasson and Afr. Matthew Macferran. The complete list of club members, guests, and social events fills the page, including later notes on the Monday Whist Club, various visits, and upcoming entertainments with Mrs. Charles Hudson and others.

Charles Helman West Tenth Street Roberta Wasson Matthew Macferran Cik Wasser Wasson Roberta Wasston A. & Scott Wind TM. Powell Charles McCabe WH. Whitton Cherics Holman William Macferton S& Bowman The Monday Club W_H Eastman Mra Esstran Miss Hayes Tray Horace Hall Frank Lewis John Norton David Palmer Mise Kate Guether Myrtle Jetmore Mire Charles Hudson

Battle of the Wisconsin Stuck in Mud Off Calon Trot Works

Sen Franchecs reports the battleship Wisconsin is mired in the bay mud near Calon Trot works. Dredging had prepared the channel but heavy tug power failed to free her, prompting men to attach a ten inch hawser and construct a bypass channel to reach deep water.

Wisconsin Calon Wiscottin

Real Estate Transfers Listed by Deed Registry

Transfers show property moves including HilsMant avenue Seabrook Lincoln street Wil & Tilion's addition Har see ad husband to A sos Ga Reel surees Haed's mule. Names include Eva G. Bolles T. Te wre Bieta Hendin and Garvin Howe. Amounts note 1 dollar nominal and 16k BT and 3% interests.

Depe Maury HilsMant Avenue Seabrook Eva G. Bolles T. Te Wre Bieta Hendin Wahines Wieck Eosa Ure Pimsie Mf Forman Lincoln Street Wil & Tilion W. Garvin Howe Asos

Sanitary Convention Program At Lawrence Meeting

The state sanitary convention mass in Lawrence December 5 under the state board of health. Topeka speakers will read papers on sanitation and eyesight. Dr J E Minne speaks on Exercise. Dr W Te Schenck on Physical Mental and Moral Hygiene. Dr S D Eastman on wine danger and motors fascination. W J Barnes and others present sanitation topics. Professor H Z Gel chairs sanitary legislation. A S Fickdily attorney speaks on Pneumics of Disinfectants.

Lawrence State Board of Health Topeka J. E Minne W. Te Schenck D. Eastman WS. Cinders W. J. Barnes Ety H. Z J. Topwell

Mystic Cure Claimed To Cure Rheumatism In 24 Hours

A Topeka reader reports relief from months of rheumatism after using Mystic Cure. The seller, Swift & Holliday, located at 22 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, is named in the advertisement. The account notes five physicians provided little relief before the remedy took effect within a day.

Swift & Holliday Kansas Avenue Topeka

Rough Riders Muster Roll Opens in City Amid Telegram Responses

The muster roll of Roosevelt's Rough Riders Association opened in the city drawing broad turnout. Col A Brodie, President, and J D Garter, Secretary, reported telegrams from multiple places as attendees reacted to the event amid strong civilian support.

Rough Riders Prescott Aing Roosevelt Bes Bees Col A Brodie Lientes J. D. Garter

Dr Seward Webb seals long Grand Trunk lease

Burlington Wisconsin November 29 The Free Press reports Dr Seward Webb has returned from Canada and is believed to have nearly completed a 96 year lease for the Grand Trunk railway segment between Mussina and Howick with sublease terms to Canada Atlantic reaching Alburgh Springs pending formal arrangements

Seward Webb Burlington The Free Press Canada Iike Mussina Howick Canada Atlantic Alburgh Springs

Farming in the Philippines under Army Inspector

Lieutenant AP Bayne of the University of Ima agricultural department, now with a California regiment in Manila, is detailed to investigate Philippine agricultural resources and prepare a report for Washington. A natural gas exploration at Santa Barbara shows a strong flow of gas through rock in Summerland.

Philippines Berkeley Cala AP. Bayne Agricultural Department University of Ima California Manila Washington Santa Barbera

Senator Sharon Named to Succeed Sturgeon in Virginia County

A special report from Virginia City dated November 21 notes W. E. Sharon named as state senator to fill the seat of the late William Sturgeon. Details on party, term, and immediate actions were not available.

Synncisco Cala Examiner Virginia City W. E Sharon Wm St Stew

Heila! Central Telephone 250 for Coal

Central advertises coal service under the phrase Heila and proclaims no famine with the Davies Nicholson offer. The item emphasizes a phone line 250 for ordering coal and stresses reliable supply.

Heila Central Davies Nicholson

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