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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1899

Page

8

Major Dallas Pressured by Political Tale in Alley

Major Dallas encountered a man who mistook him for Judge Rites and steered him into an alley where he was forced to listen for an hour and a half to a heated political tale about county troubles. The scene ended with Dallas leaving without yielding a remedy or prescription.

Dallas B J Samwel A. Kiece Lawrence Paola Leo Rites Atrateer Rieg Eithout Reekars

Chickasaw Marriage License Law Sparks Intermarriage Bid

A Perry Chronicle report notes Chickasaw lawmakers focus on raising marriage license fees to $11,000 to curb intermarriage and secure citizenship and allotment for alignments. The push follows legislative efforts stalled last winter and ongoing issues with enrollment of intermarried citizens under Chickasaw law.

Chip Seran Chronicle Perry J. Gayne Tishomingo Lawes’ Commission

Fire wipes out Farnham business district

A fire in Farnham destroyed most of the village business area, with losses estimated between 200 and 350 dollars. Buildings including the Erie Preserving Co cannery, the National Hotel, and 15 to 20 dwellings were consumed leaving the town largely wiped out.

Farnham Buffalo Louis Schwert Erie Colepony National

The Study of Food and Brain Power

The article argues that brain success depends on proper food and urges readers to study nutrition. It highlights Grape-Note as a nourishing, energizing product and describes its influence on thinking, energy, and overall vitality for daily tasks and ventures.

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Dewey Chief Rivalry Over Admiral Howison Superseding

Washington reports newspapers focus on whether Admiral Howison will supersede Admiral Sampson in New York. The Whisago sails slowly toward October arrival while Dewey is still aboard. If Howison arrives first he may be junior to Dewey but assume command within signal distance.

Admiral Sampson Admirsel Howison New York Herald Washington Admiral Howison Phos Chicago Dewey Howison Hurbadoes Admirall Hucieon Howison i Sampson

City council rushes work on new city building plan

The council aims to finalize preliminary details this evening to move city offices by March 4. Mayor Drew and most members back rapid progress to finish the wall at EH and have the structure ready for occupancy by June 1, warning delays could derail the project.

Nishr Drew Uye Council Mare

Roosevelt Proclaims Holidays for Dewey Return

Governor Roosevelt issues a proclamation designating September 29 and 31 as state holidays to honor Admiral Dewey's return to the United States. The notice sets observed days throughout the state, marking the festive period.

Roosevelt

Trial of the Kentucky First Class Battle Ship

The builders plan the Kentucky first class ships trial for the first week of October. The Rear- Saree returns by September 20 and will be commissioned in November. The Kentucky follows in December as builders move to the Hilnols and rush completion.

Nexport News Sip Kentucky Ake Silace Kentucky Uout

New Kearsarge Ready to Join Dewey Celebration

The New Kearsarge arrived from Newport News and left Tompkinsville for the navy yard. She will enter dry dock to be scraped and painted before a planned trial voyage to Boston and possible participation in the Dewey celebration.

New York Newport News Tompkineville Navy Yard Boston

Harvey aims to build hotel on Wichita mill site

Fred Harvey, manager of the Santa Fe hotel system, is reported to propose securing the East Congress street site of the burned Wichita Mill and Elevator Building near the Santa Fe depot to construct a new hotel.

Barvey Wichita Fred Harvey Santa Fe Railroad Wichita Mill and Elevator East Congiges Santa Fe

Topeka Snapshots Highlight City Scenes And Plans

The Topeka Chronicle notes lively city life with snippets on reunions, weather, football chatter, street work, and upcoming events. Mentions include Dr. J C McClintock's return, Santa Fe travel, paving delays, local advertising, and fall plowing readiness as residences and businesses adapt to cooler days.

Ben Camps SE. Martin Munn Golomado Fisnsean Cite Fe Uistrict CIA Cntef Topeka J.C. McClintock Data Me Churel Regina Tront Tom King The Santa Fe New York Palme Dosmer Topeka Fim Jose Bloomer Tofieka Ingalls Teun Low Washburn Kansas City Shetton Beek Culre Hinessef J P. Davis Frey Santa Sure Yoorka Pmolyck Sunlay Henry Dillard Wil Grand Opera Horse Burmers Edison Kansas Uetien Extitulien Kansas Avenue Tahir Ana Shenay Sie Sail Margaret Houstin Liz Kickers Natal Kineas Avenue Fiom Utaeas Ae SY Joansus Er. J Paynter Newark Bowery Mission Calabention Merson Rureau Tipeks Shawnee Noble Eutstory Knoeastase Prenite Uklagd Asm Post Office Jon Helghin Seabrock Wana I Paper Witt Landferd Tab Hilton Foca National Fartners Compresset Boston Futon News Seanane de Pollan

Untitled public notice and city transit lament in Topeka era

A fragmented account details police action against bites on bicyclists, city railway improvements, trolley wire renewals, and sidewalk dangers. It mentions a warrant for arrest, weathered streets, and local queries about barber brushes and a troop movement toward the Philippines, reflecting urban concerns and civic chatter.

Ramsey City Railway Prom United States Philippines

Clark's Successor in Hands of Committee

The New York New Haven and Hartford board will appoint a Clark successor via a standing committee including President Clark Vice President John Hall William Rockefeller J Pierpont Morgan George J Brush Robinson Choate and W D Bishop The choice aims to satisfy Clark and New York interests with no friction between Clark and Vanderbilt factions and may elevate Judge John Hall or General Manager Chamberlain among other railroad men as candidates

New York Times New Haven Conn Clark New York, New Haven and Hartford Road John Hall William Rockefeller J. Pierpont Morgan George J. Brush New Have Robinson Hartford Charles F. Choate Boston W. D. Bishop Bridgeport Vanderbilt Party Chamberlain CS. Motion Northern Pacific New Haven Road Ite Lucius Tutue Heston Maine New York Central Hs City

New Haven Stock Moves Hint at Vanderbilt Ties

Cornelius Vanderbilt held over a million dollars in New Haven stock. Market chatter suggests a shift of influence toward the Vanderbilt family, with possible changes in directorship and a move of control from New England to New York as Mr. Clark retires. The scene reflects hoped for developments among New Haven stockholders and broader corporate realignments.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Vanderbilt New Haven New Haven Road New England Mr. Clark New York

Twelve Men Lost In Dunrace Shipwreck Off Caliber Islands

A Dunrac steamer crew of twelve, Captain and eleven sailors, are feared lost after the vessel foundered near the Apalterreneas. The Dunrae formerly commanded by Capt Sorts, was not reported at Statecities August 5 from New Orleans. the crew were saved. Also, the Georga Stefani, a Bath Maine ship, under Captain Patter, burned at Loo Choo after leaving Portland June 17 for Taku China, with Arthur Sewall & Co. of account.

London Dunrac Apalterreneas Sorts New Orleans Mocordicus Sewill Georga Stefani Bath Patter Portland Ore Loo Choo Reece ci Scar Ad Estes Arther Sewall & Ca

Quits Senatorial Race in Letter Withdrawal Announcement

Detroit dispatch reports General R. A. Alger released a letter written in New York on September 10 announcing Simeon Alger’s withdrawal from the United States senate candidacy. The note states after careful consideration he will not be a candidate and cites his reasons for the decision.

Alger Detroit R. A Alger Simeelf New York United States

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