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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1898

Page

5

Social and Personal Notes From Mire Maine

Mire Van Valkenburg entertained a small group at thimbles on Thursday afternoon honoring Mrs. L. H. Waugh of Cleume Texas. The ON. C. Club met at Wetherell's hall, reorganized for the season with W. H. Davis elected president. Numerous social visits and hosting at homes across the community followed, with many names and events listed in this lively social column.

van Valkenburg H. Waugh Cleume Texan Dun Small Mra Porter Smith CG. Foss Hare LE Waush Fred Freem ON. C Wetherell’s Hall W. H. Davis Ldl Reed W. F. Schochtreme W. H. Darts W. E. Sthoch J. Bhubert 3. Totre Ric H Woetherel J. Télion Pation Burlington Fred Tuckerman J. la Mane

Visiting locals and upcoming dinner service note

Mrs Jobo G West and Miss Bessie Weat Bir and Mrs Sam Thompson with daughter Jessie of Ft Madison Ta visit the city. J A Davis has gone to Dodge City on business. Epicurean announces a new departure for next Sunday with dinner served from to 7 p m.

Jobo G. West Bessie Weat Bir Sam Thompson Jessie Ft Madieun J. A. Davis Dodge City Epicurean

Beef and dairy breding urged by Wa tonal leader at Omaha meet

Thompson of the Wa tonal Live Stock Exchange notes at South Omaha a large attendance for the National Live Stock Exchange session. Peters stresses breeding and feeding to produce supreme cattle, sheep, and dairy stock, urging noninbred, early marketed animals and a focus on best bloodlines to strengthen state economies and home markets.

Thompson Watonal Live Stock Exchange Omaha National Live Stock Exchange South Omiaha Es Rrennpeters Es al Mmula Unus Wales St At Via Plana Loremont Cuttie Ita JT Sane

Public irrigation urged to boost prosperity and farming

In a speech addressing western development, advocates irrigation to transform arid lands into productive fields, emphasizing the lasting economic and social benefits for producers and communities. The talk links irrigation to better homes, government, and livestock while urging young farmers to pursue industrious, skilled farming. After the address, routine business followed.

Horace Greeley West

Surgeon General Wyman to Inspect Fever Work Tour

Surgeon General Weimar departs for a one week to ten day inspection tour of fever control efforts in the deep south. He will visit Cincinnati Chattanooga Atlanta Mobile New Orleans and other points, consult state health authorities, and review current fever cases. Reports note fever with 23 new cases at Franklin plus additional cases across Mississippi and nearby towns. one death in Starkville and other scattered cases. Powhatan quarantine measures and deaths linked to recent ships are mentioned.

Wyman Washington Weimar Cincinnati Chattanoosa Atlanta Moblie New Franklin Jackson Starkville Madison Wareland Caken Harriston Jared

Pana tense over imported negroes riot fears and militia order

A telegram from Virden warns of a planned landing of imported negroes at Pana after a riot at Virden. Governor Tanner orders Capt Harris to block all landings with militia and miners ready to assist. Harris vows to fire if negroes land and refuse orders. widespread tension grips miners and citizens awaiting action. In San Francisco, Oct 14, a habeas corpus hearing deferred as Beerson cases move toward supreme or federal courts.

Pans Virden Lukins Chicago-Virdén Coal Company Pana Capt Harris Company GO Aurora Reece Tanner Springfeld Capt Harris G. G. Cravens Oleher Harrie Tanher Cravens

No Politics In Suit Against Mulvane Rocks Republican Talks

A $125,000 damages suit filed in district court targets John R. Mulvane over alleged capital stock irregularities. Cyrus Leland and ex-Governor Morrill deny political aims, calling it a business matter. Stockholders including Arthur Capper and James L. Elezarold Chase back the litigation while emphasizing protecting holders’ interests.

Cyrus Leland E. Morrill John R. Mulvane Topeks Capital Sny Leland Theoriea Ag Topeka Capital Company Capital Hudson Merrill Henry Keeler T. W. Harrson Mr. Morrill Topeka Arthur Capper James L. Elezarold T. Chase Dell Kelzer Capper Mr. King Quinton & Quinton Litigal Mr. Chase Mr. Kolzen Morrill Leland Ie

Glass Cutters and Manufacturers Fail to Agree on Wages

Pittsburg Oct 14 The wage scale deadlock between the glass cutters' scale committee and the American Window Glass Manufacturers' association halts a general factory restart today. Independent plants at Elwood Pa South Anderson Ind Monongahela City and Ardmore Pa likely to open as planned. About 15 000 glass workers idle since June 30. Factories under American Window Glass Co to bank furnaces tonight. The Wheeling steamer Sunboat Wheeling from St Michas reports a government survey party aboard. The Wheeling will reach its destination next Saturday.

Pittsburg American Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association Elwood South Anderson Ind Monorgahels City Ardmore American Window Glass Company Gia Wheeling Sentiie Wash Stynge City Alaska St. Michas Pratt

Time Extended for Tradesmen's Bank by Comptroller Dawes

Washington October 14. A committee from Tradesmen's National Bank of New York met Comptroller Dawes regarding the bank's affairs. The examiner reports net depositors owed 2.402 million as of Oct 4, with short term bills and cash totaling about 2.200 million, leaving an asset gap near 208 thousand. Dawes extends time to form a liquidating committee and seek certificates of deposit to meet obligations, selecting directors to supervise the process and awaiting a detailed asset appraisal before a final decision.

Dawes Tradesmen's Bank Washington Tradesmean’s National Bank of New York Wiliam H. Woolverton Joline Kauffmann David H. Bates Charles G. Dawes National Bank Sivas New York

Talks of arbitration on Cuban debt and war material

Temps reports Madrid dispatch claiming Madrid circles discuss arbitration if commissions fail to settle Cuban debt, war material, and evacuation. America cites debt as prewar and argues it should rest with future Cuban government. Spain may favor annexation to the United States. Also notes protocol memoranda exchange and potential arbitration.

Plas Paris The Temps Madrid Spain United States Cuba Cubs

Morgan vs Hill settles dividend dispute on Northern Pacific

A Northern Pacific director says Morgan and Hill factions have settled the dividend issue for the common stock. A 1 percent quarterly dividend on common stock is expected to be authorized at the November directors meeting after the preferred stock requirements are met. The Oregon Short Line through business dispute remains unresolved.

Northern Pacific Railroad New York J. P. Morgan J. J. Hill Atatlo Oregon Northern Pacific Ife

Old Bug 18 Oldurate Refuses Surrender to U S Authorities

Minneapolis October dispatch reports a conference between Indian Commissioner Jones and the tribes to settle the peace question. Rumors of three ring leaders surrendering persist, but skepticism remains. Hog-Abe-Mab-Geelo g, blamed as ringleader, vows no marshal shall take him into custody, pressuring the authorities to secure his surrender. The tribes reportedly reached an understanding to be presented at the meeting.

U. S Minneapolis Walker Minn Sayat Jones Hasties Usie Jedithouity Hog-Abe-Mab-Geelo G United States

Tennessee regiment faces 100 discharges for incompetency

In San Francisco on October 14 Major Field and Colonel Smith inspected the Tennessee regiment and the surgeon reported that 100 men might be discharged for sufficient reasons. The key reason cited is failure to develop aptitude in service, and the order will remove many objectionable characters from the unit.

San Francisco Tennessee Regiment Field Smith

Knights Templar Session Debates Headquarters Move

The grand encampment at Carnegie Hall completed its fourth day with a key vote opposing relocating headquarters to Washington to archive all records. Officers to be installed this afternoon as grand master-elect may announce appointments. Attendance thins with knights returning home by tomorrow.

Pittsburg Uct Knights Templar Carnegie Hall Washington

Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. stock increase voted down

At a special stockholders meeting in San Francisco on October 14 the Ha waiian Commercial and Sugar company considered raising capital from 10 900 000 to 15 000 000 but the proposal was rejected. President Polltta reported the corporation’s condition which was approved by shareholders.

San Francisco The Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company Polltta

Judge rules street railways not railroads in fare case

San Francisco Oct 14 Superior Judge Seawell dismissed the board of railroad commissioners writ of mandate to force Market Street Railway to produce books. He says the term railroad does not cover street railways and only municipal authorities can set street car fares. the case will go to the supreme court.

San Francisco Seawell Board of Railroad Commissioners Market Street Railway Company Southern Pacific

No Use for the Gulf President Rejects U P D G Absorption

President Horace Q Burt says the Union Pacific, Denver and Gulf system will not be absorbed by the U P D G. He asserts the Julesburg line is under U P control and the union Pacific centerly the majority of shares will operate as an independent system. He mentions no plans from the Gulf system and dismisses rumors of Chicago and Denver purchases.

Burt Seys Denver Col Horace Q. Burt Union Pacific Validity Aastch Union Pacific Salt Lake City Omaha Hart Unia Maclnie Julesburg Union Pacinie PAU Usistile Union Pacifie Chicago Maid Tie Newark Provident Hurt

Meeting on flags and weather bureau debate in session

A fragment discusses a session led by Letty Wills L. Moore with figures like Ted and Prot Hoorn arguing over flags and state victory symbolism. The text hints at signaling service slang and calls for area reform, focusing on the debate over the use of end opportunities.

Pmahe Gor Hited States Weather Bureau Ted Letty Wills L. Moore Eniat

North Topeka Society Gossip and Local Notices

Iteme intended for thin calumny should be left at the Kimball Pig before 11 o clock in the morning. J. H. Foucht visited Grantville today to meet Mat his bom. The Omaha excursion senator will speak Saturday evening at Lake Sper House. Mrs. H. W. Fowmer and daughters join Mr. and Mrs. M. Henry as guests here. J. M. Morrow sold his property. Geo. Burghart, manufacturer, runs The Topeka Cruiser at five cents.

Kimball Pig J. H. Foucht Grantville Shhaefer Central Owdrey Arrie Will Laken Sper House Rossville van Buren Street Mra Knser Bearday Bien Neha Ieee Washington City H.W. Fowmer Isis Deughers Wwler M. Henry Charles Adan FU Reine Boe Jackson Graternay J.M. Morrow

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