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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1899

Page

3

NO HUNT FOR MATTOX

Purwult of the Okla homs Murderer Appears to Be Entirely Abandoned Guthrie, Okla. Apell 24. Clyde Mattox, murderer, the city yet a free man, as is known Kay county officials have heard of Mattox's request after they commenced it. The State officials are making no effort to locate him. The report that President McKinley pardoned Mattox is untrue. Citizens say they would help capture Mattox if a reward were offered.

Mattox Tmrstil Mckinley Gould Mattyx Mattie Jal

Family of Sir Sam Scott涉及 West Mary in Hampshire

Fragmentary report notes Sir Sam Edward Scott MP of West Mary Inhulle with political consternation over Lady Soult's reappearance. Mentions Lady Sophie Cadogan, Earl Cadogen's daughter, and the Scutt family. The piece references Gravenar Squire at Sundelsee Park, Bromley, Kent and a royal horse guard.

Tondan Sam Edward Scott West Mary- Inhulle Soult Mary Puduewn Earl of Cadogen Iretani Dolly Mall Tund Street Sophie Cadogan Scuttow Gravenar Businel Sepotts Sundelsee Park Bromley Kent Hewienant

The Taxameter Cab Trial Report Details

A fragment describes a street cab taximeter mechanism in use, noting how it records distance driven. It explains the analog dial and voice cues signaling fare, vacancy, and distance, with a passenger entering the taxi triggering the meter and the driver watching the dial.

Bus Drivers Sell Weekly Wages in Town Driving Attire

A fragmented excerpt describes bus drivers receiving weekly wages and wearing a town driving costume with white silk coaching hat. The passenger fare and daily earnings are tracked on the instrument aboard the vehicle, listing extras, journeys, mileage, and distance since leaving the yard.

New Telegraph Suit Targets Topeka Firms

Sixty eight telegraph cases in Kansas courts seek enforcement of a new law cutting rates. The Postal Telegraph Company faces actions by Topeka businessmen aided by Armstrome Kassetaum and Dr Vaughan, Jordan Sugeinst, with earlier suit against the Postal firm left unmolested.

Postal Topeka Justice Wrights Court Kansas Postel Telegraph Company Armstrome & Kassetaum Dr. Flow Vaughan 1 Josian Jordan Pontal

Scott Wins The Prize In Perry Land Office Race

Guthrie April 4 The fierce term among the Republican for the merer ship of the United States land office at Perry is ever. Yesterday an unconfirmed rumor came from Workington that Judie J. Re Bcott or Newhirk haw beer appointed to the place. Today the rumor was confined by a message from Terri taetal See Jeubliss, snying that Scott had beet appossite. Jenkins hay made a hand fight for Seat, DAL IL Was, AH elotic bell that he wa ryt We rang oo Jadeestip for the New Pic Fat There were viewer prominent Republican candidates for the place, which pays $4 a year. Among the humber was AC. Roberts of Pennsylvania, a nephew of Senator Quay. A Curiosity. There is an exhibition in the show window at The Fall Kansas avenue, a checker and game table that is entirely a Topeka product. The top is France plate glass mounted on an oil stand. The glass top is ornamented with painting, peint and mirror work. This was all done by employes of the Topeka Mirroie Manufacturing company. The woodwork was made by a Topeka cabinet maker. The ornamenting is composed of several hundred piledts and each one made separately. the table represents great skill and labor. It is worth fish to be Your jinen left spotless, American Steam Laundry. At West Seventh Telephone 341. Comfortable and Economical. The tourist sleepers Liat leave Topeka sily for California via Santa Fe.

Humber Roberts Pennsylvania Quay Kansas Avenue Topeka France Topeka Mirroie Manufacturing Company United States

Sewers To Be Rebuilt At State Home Campus

The state board of charities reports urgent repairs at the Soldiers' Home School and state reform school. They plan rebuilding the sewerage system and the barns, with funds for new buildings not available until next year. L Catlett of Hallowell named principal of the Soldiers' Home School.

State Board of Charities State Reform School Bam

College Regents Hearing Proceeds Amid Campaign Charge Debate

A legislative committee resumes Wednesday after adjourning to finish testimony on charges against J. N. Linbucker and C. E. B. Hoffman of the State Agricultural College board of regents. Evidence questioned if college taught politics or religion, with defenses noting the college published campaign material but still advanced agricultural instruction. Proof of misused funds and dining hall profits was debated as witnesses including Prof. Walters testified decades of attendance.

J. N. Linbucker C. EB. Hoffman Board of Regents State Agricultural College Lamb Bemis Woftman Wil Wanbroush Fitchsn Limbecker Aguthine Hoffman Enter- Brike Prof. Walters Cass

Governor Stanley Plans Hutchinson Visit Next Wednesday

Governor Stanley will travel to Hutchinson next Wednesday to deliver an address before the Kansas G A R camp and related veterans groups. He aims to spend a day or more at the encampment, with possible discussions on patronage during his Salt City stay.

Stanley Hutchinson Kansas G. A. i Gale and Sons of Veterans Hutchinson 1

Suppress Bucket Shops in Independence Likely Action

Citizens push to have the attorney general prosecute a local bucket shop defying state law. Public sentiment runs high as a petition circulates to seek legal remedies and shut the establishment down.

Independence

War Claims Approved for Kansas Volunteers

Adjutant General will disburse twenty thousand dollars to settle claims created by the Kansas volunteers in the Spanish American War. Governor Stanley has signed the document approving all claims, with Col. SM Fox beginning payments immediately.

Stanley Kansas Volunteere Spain Col SM. Fox

Man Opposes Appointment Of State Fish Commissioner

Thomas Seard of Leavenworth County alleges Governor Suuley promised him the job and fights the appointment of George Wiley of Meade as state fish commissioner. Seard claims the governor pledged Seard would be named.

Thomas Seard Leavenworth County George Wiley Meade Ms Seard Suuley

Fisherman Scurd Endorsed by Leavenworth County Fishing Clubs

A man from the western seas region, noted for his knowledge of local habits and needs of the tribe, was endorsed by the fishing clubs of Leavenworth County. The remark about crawling or walking across the country prompted lighter jokes about his role and expertise.

Scurd Leavenworth County

Esterhazy Confession Published in The Figaro

Paris April 24 The Figaro continues court cassation testimony in the Dreyfus revision inquiry with Gen. Billot denying knowledge of Esterhazy aiding the general staff or interviewing star officers He says 30 000 francs to Esterhazy would be impossible given the bureau resources He notes Picquart’s prudence and opposition to sending Picquart to Tonquin He describes Picquart’s exile and outlines Strong Londres Observer accounts of Esterhazy’s claims and motives including bordereau fabrication and the canaille de Ddocumentation affair.

The Figaro Paris Court of Cassation Dreyfus Revision Gen. Billot Esterhasy Staf Bstorhazy Intelligence Bureau Col. Picquart Esterhazy Gen de Beladefire Picquart Tonquin Billoy Exsterhary Gonze

Long List of Senator Candidates Aims to Defeat Baker and Burton

A Journal report outlines a strategy to split support for Senator Lucien Baker by introducing new candidates. J L Bristow, fourth assistant postmaster general, is named as a newcomer, with Cyrus Jeland aiding his entry. Additional candidates will be added to weaken Baker and Burton, as the plan unfolds at Wald L and Catlett. Catlett named principal of the state soldiers home schools at Dodge City, with Bucksmith Jay Jewett installed to lead the blacksmithing department at the state reformatory in Hutchinson.

Lucien Baker J. L. Bristow Cyrus Jeland Bristow Axern Pate Burton Jay Jewett Haletead State Reformatory Hitchinson

Agoncillo in Paris Provokes Philippine War Split

Paris April 4 Agoncillo skulked in a Spaniard owned hotel and claimed ongoing American and Filipino resistance. He accused Chattan Day of snubbing a hearing, asserted strong financial support for continued fighting, and warned withdrawal factions could split the Philippine Junta. The report notes tensions between Aguinaldo loyalists and anti expansionists amid hopes of an extended struggle.

Shadows of a Great City at Crawford tonight

The Arnold Wolford stock company presents The Shadows of a Great City at Crawford theater with special scenery and free admission for ladies. Also The Turtle at Grand Opera next Saturday, adaptation from French, previously seen in New York. Berlin dispatch notes Kaiser Wilhelm's new drama Der Fusen sahn likely staged during his visit to Wiesbaden. Rock Island Route fare to Portland Spokane and Butte listed as $28.85.

Arnold Wolford Stock Manhattan Grand Opera Manhattan Theater New York London Daily Stall Berlin Béror Willem Frandenhars Wieebaden

Wajon Pacific Rate Prompted For Puget Sound and Cities

A garbled notice cites a lowered rate of 328.55 to Fortland and Puget Sound points, Hels ena and Montane pulate, Sault Lake City and Utah pelts. It invites tickets and information from FA Lewis via ticket agent or 7. Patton, depot agent, and notes Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co opening a Job department on their ground floor for damaged goods.

Wajon Pacific Fortland Puget Sound Helsena Montane Pulate Sault Lake City Utah FA. Lewis Patton Topeka Cash Dry Toods Co

Alma Dalma Arrested In Tangier Mosque Entry

Alma Dalma, a divorcee of Rudimiah Aronson, was arrested in Tangier for entering a mosque and was brought before the sultan Mulal Abdul Aziz. The report notes Moroccan religious laws and hints at potential punishment, while recounting her recent trip from New York’s Biju theater and her past as a chorus performer.

Tangier Alma Dalma Moricca Mulal-Abdul- El-Aziz Emir-al Rudimiah Aronson Bijou New York Orocco Soloman Abdul- Azix He- Nevers Mme. Dalma Fes Morocco Gibraltar Mme, Tailma Ihe

TWO DEAD BODIES FOUND NEAR MOUNT CARBON MINE

In a lonely woods near Mount Carbon mine No. 6, two murdered women were found. The victims are Mrs. Mary P. F. Daire, wife of a miner, and Miss Mary Millstead, a friend who had been staying with Mr. Dutre during her husband’s absence. Evidence pieces suggest foul play.

St Louis Republic Murphysboro Mount Carbon Mine No. 6 Mary PF. Daire Mary Millstead

Sewall Returns to Bath After Hawaii Governor Bid

Harold M. Sewall, former Hawaii minister and U S government agent, arrives in Bath to visit his father Arthur Sewall. He signals candidacy for Hawaii governor but cites restrictions from his government post after a six day absence in Washington.

Bath Maine Harold M. Sewall Hawaii United States Arthur Sewall Sewall Cave Wash

Mother’s Friend Promises Relief for Painful Mammal Periods

Doubting women urged to test a softening lotion endorsed by The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta. Claiming to ease distress during the period before birth, the ad touts external use and asserts no harm, urging a $1 bottle at drug stores as a remedy for pain and suffering.

Bradfield Regulator Atlanta. GA

Unclear fragmentary report on political talks and governance

The passage shows an official in conference with authorities discussing a wine to Washington and possible terms of a governorship. He neither denies nor affirms rumors about an appointment by President McKinley, saying he will return to Honntwin within a year, implying efforts to secure satisfactory understanding with the president.

Inetan Washington McKinley Honntwin Precheik

Singers Depart with Wealth From Steamship Scheme

New York April 4 Laurice Gra and Met Opera singers sailed aboard two steamships. The Campania carried twenty five principals. many performers bought a single ticket, using family tickets and a $1 revenue stamp. The group saved government costs while enriching themselves. Notable figures included Maurice Grau Mrs Grau Miss Grau Mme Mantelli and others. the Campania list included Devries de Larsen Nordica and Pringio among others.

New York Laurice Gra Metropolitan Opera House The Fool Jan de Reszke Shoule Ie Part Bundrede le Touraime Maurice Grau Grau Campania Sig Evlenank Bisphamble Baurmeister Mra

Snakes Use Scent to Locate Food in Cold Parks

In a curious report, snakes adapt their sense of smell to find food, prompting park officials to note the challenges of feeding rattlesnakes in colder environments. A keeper attempted to lure snakes with mice to observe their scent-driven hunting behavior, with mixed results as homes and yards outside the park became involved in the exploration.

Arrests Reported in Berlin Under Military Instructors

The Lokal-Anzeiger reports letters from a special correspondent at Apla and from Herr Marquardt who was a military instructor under Tamascus. Both men are said to have held official posts and are believed by officials to have been arrested together.

Berlin Lokal-Anzelger Apla Herr Marquardt Tamascus Penne Minder Matsafa Raffel Merr Marquardt Herr Hufnaste

Fast Sacers to Mest in California Race Rumor

April 7 report hints at a California racing event with contenders Star Pointer, Joe Watchin, and John R. Gentry. Mentions Anaconda on Searchlight and a New York club, with references to Gypsy Queen and powder products. Irregular OCR yields disjointed names and stray ads.

San Francisco Anaconda Star Pointer Joe Watchin John R. Gentry Jon Keating Owend Lio Goretaay Feeot Westies Betlew Chamipion

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