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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1899

Page

3

Gold Basis Sure Money Standard to Be Fixed by Law

Washington reports the president and allies push for a definite gold standard despite Western Republican objections. The plan envisions a declaratory act shaping currency and possible future measures to narrow the silver question, aiming for passage in Congress within weeks.

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Indian Lover Kills 17-Year-Old Edith in Amherst Farm Tragedy

Amherst August 1 Eugene Paka puer a graduate from the Indias scholar at Carlisle Pa killed Edith Morell 17 at the home of Mrs J F Morel South Amherst. The Indian had been employed on the farm about a year and an apparent motive remains unclear as investigators search for the suspect and possible whereabouts. A search is under way in the woods near the property for the missing man as authorities piece together the sequence of events leading to the fire and the death.

Amherst, Mas Eugene Paka Puer Carlisle Edith Morell J. F. Morel South Amherst Coamie Sheelarth Bert Meath

New Gold District Found Near Boise and Malta

A new gold district has been located up the Biedis river about thirty five miles from the city. Two ledges were opened near Barger creek from wildh Phenomenal assays received. One ledge struck yesterday near Gay. Unclear war references and health notes appear amid scattered notes about miners and supplies.

Boise Malta Ang Biedis River Xeeter— Gay Ube Bing

Deficit in July Receipts Exceed Estimates

Washington August 1 monthly statement shows a July deficit of about 51 3 thousand dollars above estimate. Receipts totaled 56 1 1 9 728 including customs and miscellaneous revenues, while expenditures reached 56 5 6 7 000. Internal revenue rose by about 1 million. August spending expected to rise due to returning volunteers and provisioning.

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Thoughtless Towns Plan Reunion Week Festivities

Topeka keeps the last week in September for its annual reunion celebrations, blocking opposition from nearby towns. Wichita and Kansas City have tried to contest the timing, but Topeka maintains the date, prompting discussions among Marshall's band and other organizers.

Topeia Kansas City Kansasky Wichita Beptater Oppas Sulvia Empo Major Anderson W. A. White Eimpovia Marshall Empeoria Topeka Kansas Taira McKinley Dimeutt Salina Emporia

Yukon council to build public highways for oreek regions

A Yukon council decision outlines immediate construction of public highways with substantial wagon roads to principal oreeks. Already $100 is appropriated for the project and more has been provided by wine owners. The effort follows a long trek by a party of explorers starting fourteen months ago on the Mackenzie river in the same boat, enduring great hardships. The party included Captain, Dunn, Er ward Miller, Alfred Clegg, William Brownlow, James Wallwork, Charles Fowler, Hugh Stevens, and Henry Jackson.

Edmonton Trail Dunn Erward Miller Alfred Clegg William Brownlow James Wallwork Charles Fowler Hugh Stevens Henry Jackson Mackenele River Yukon

Santa Fe Employee Switch Promises Broad Duties

Ottawa August 1 H E Bird longtime Santa Fe worker moved from Ottawa after nine years to become division store keeper at La Junta Colorado He was recently named assistant storekeeper here and after a telegraphed assignment to Topeka accepted La Junta post Bird will oversee La Junta Pueblo Denver Colorado Springs and other points His family will visit then join him and Frank Wilson may return from Emporia to fill his Ottawa job.

Ottawa H. E. Bird Santa Fe la Junta Col Bird A. F. Hilton Topeka Frank Wilson Emporia Mr.Bird Mathiniet Charlie White Renevincese Willabet Presen Denn Grimth Dix Newton Bryson Ta Rasmiond Wellington W. H. Hannum Coloraga Janes Mulhern Farrell D. D. Bailey Panhandle Carrithers George Pruett Halley T Florence John Seymour George Matthewson

Comparison of Engines Shows Evolution in Baldwin Fleet

A dated rail yard scene compares engines 45, 714, 713, 101 and 1878 with Baldwin 1593 and 1886 builds. Differences in weight, size, and height are evident while noting service status. The Baldwin monster dominates current traffic, with other units reserved for lighter grades or out of service.

Vegan Optio. Ie Ebeine No Baldwin Works Santa Fe Baldwin

Reception Highlights From a Busy Evening

Intense beat filled the reception last evening as standing room was at a premium in the B C A rooms. The program featured recitations vocal and instrumental music with strong encores. Participants included The Glee club and male quartet, Mr and Mrs Grout, Maud Smith, Clare Crumb, Laura Chillson, Jessie, Lunby, Newry, George Adam Phenls, Jesse on.

Glee Club Mix Grout Maud Smith Clare M. Crumb Laura Chillson Jessie Lunby Mewry George Adam Phenls Jesse On

Scranton Esys to Play Topeka Santa Fe Shop Team Saturday

Scranton ball team travels to Topeka for a return game with the Santa Fe shop team on Saturday. The 2008 matchup follows a prior loss that the Santa Fe crew still rues, hoping for redemption.

Scranton Esys Topeka Santa Fe Scranton Topeka Santa Fe

Train Pictures Highlight Topeka Rail Scene

A Santa Fe vs Scranton score comparison notes Santa Fe led double in the fifth inning. Amid the game narrative are photos of a Rock Island passenger train nearing Topeka at 50 mph, with river and high bank scenery forming a scenic backdrop. The images will be framed and hung in local passenger offices.

Santa Fe Scranton Rock Island Topeka

Railroad Notes Record City Rail Activity and Personnel

Railroad notes report Avery Turner riding east in Southern Pacific private car No 9, with shop crews awaiting fish tales on return. Several staff changes and new passenger service plans surface, including Rock Island and Santa Fe activity, a Wichita to Blackwell excursion, and an Anadarke to Ft Sill extension rush.

Avery Turner Southern Pacific Jim Johnson Fred McKingle Lyndon W. BH. Scott Quit Colorado Santa Fe Elton Lindamood Decatur Til Will Beeis H. J. Whitcomb Joss Damage Rock Island Kansasee Topeka H. H. Embry Wichita Blackwell Wathena Chautauqua Grounds Anadarke Ft. Sill Nintare Bartlesville Kansas, Oklahoma Central & Southwestern James Mergen Pen ohAir Lee Carrier Montana Jack Kelly Webb Jackson Abe Spencer Stilwell Baldwin Central Branch Centralia YF Laine Phillipsburg Goodland Rock Read Vermilion Fienry Rocketman Fock Island Haw Cyeneivece Norton L. Benton Oberlin Clifton Greenleaf David Yappp

Central Branch Improvements Spark Local Debate

The report notes Greenleaf residents boosting home values with fresh paint and a new fence while denying rumors that the Central Branch division will be moved. Weaker claims about a Washington spur are dismissed as unfounded.

Ma Central Branch Pomeroy Greenleaf Greenleaf Railroad Central Branch Washington

Empire train crews bustle with changes and moves

Prominent Emporia railway staff depart and arrive as crews shift roles. Charlie White fills stationary engineer duties at Renevincese as Grimth approves layoffs. Several conductors, switchmen, clerks, and storekeepers receive new postings or leave for Wellington, Ottawa, or Denver. Engine 251 262 head west to Rio Grande. trips to Colorado Springs and Topeka planned.

Will Dunlap Nickerson O'Rourke Thomas Here Halstead Walterman Repetto Rio Grande Servies Ed Scott Topeka al Shahan Gibbons Will Burdick Denver C. E. Quick Colorado ‘Springs Mr. Finfrock Mr. Quick Fred Saunders Saunders Chicago Ed Mixnée Hutton Ed Tiener Bert McKee Mr. Parker Bert G. W. Puett Charlie Mack Vandervort Wellington Mr. Puett

National League game notes from Cincinnati and Chicago

In Cincinnati the second game featured batteries Cincinnati Philips and Peltz against Brooklyn Molames and McGuire with a 200000200-54 score line. In Chicago score by innings is incomplete with no full recap available.

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Western League Scores and Standings Reported

In a fragmented Western League update from Indianapolis and Grand Rapids, innings scores appear with players such as McAuley Pardes Bees Wilson Dapner and Sogsgesses, with references to teams at Indiana and Minnesota venues. The Western League standings and team notes are summarized amid unclear OCR text.

Grand Rapids Pee Alee G & McAuley Pardes Sie Bees Jand Wilson

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Testimonials

Sizable reader letters extol the vegetable compound and liver pills for female troubles. Multiple unnamed women from Texas and Louisiana report relief after using Lydia E Pinkham products, crediting improved health and sanity following months of illness and unsuccessful medical treatment.

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Thief Overlays Femen Im Elghe Heid

A unclear OCR fragment describes a theft or irregular action involving individuals named Rikon and Heid. The readable portion hints at a sports or competitive context with mentions of a ball and an era, but precise actions or outcomes are not discernible. No verified dates, places, or organizations are obtainable from the legible text.

Pilgrimage of Cryptic Masons of Colorado and General Lee

Fragmented text recounts General Lee as chaperon to Confederate supporters and notes a Pilgrimage of cryptic masons in Colorado. Describes a circus scene with children, a Nelson hourbhoir visit, and references to Union Pacific travel offers to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Mentions local ads for medicines and deliveries with various names and routes.

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