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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1899
Page
5
A deranged engineer Hamilton battled to control a speeding locomotive while fireman Brown struggled to restrain him. The train mauled into the cab and halted only after Brown finally forced the throttle shut, rescuing trapped crew amid panic.
A relic discovery reports coins shaped as shields found near a grave in a county. Professor Gilmore identifies Latin inscriptions including Johannes Grater Scotorum and suggests Scottish origin from a bygone century. Three shields, each thick and etched, were unearthed amid scattered stoves and debris with no accompanying artifacts.
Helene reports Cree Indians raiding cattle on the range as authorities struggle to halt the losses. Dr W A Allen, back from Ferus county, says two bands of Tadlune were caught selling stock, while a cattleman was observed attempting theft.
A fragment notes a seventy five antohcape on Crooked Creek about 200 miles north of Billings where sheep face similar losses to cattle. The brief mentions ongoing rancher concerns as livestock meet a grim fate.
Michael McDonald aged 70 from Michigan walked to Maine in search of his daughter Sarah Crane, wife of a Lewiston room fixer. He tracked her to Lewiston after learning she lived in the city and they were joyfully reunited at her home. She offered to cover his travel and board costs and will care for him.
New York on August 2 saw two prominent social figures join the Salvation Army. Miss Cora Van Norden, daughter of Warner Van Norden, president of the National Bank of North America, and Margaret Simpson, sister of Rev. A. Th. Simpson, leader of the Christian Alliance, enter the organization. Both are well known in New York society, following the example set by their sister Bronus Bin’ Noedun who joined earlier.
Rumor alleging Missouri Pacific Railway plans to transfer coal contracts to a private bidder appears incorrect. Officials say bids are sought only for moving coal from cars to chutes at their stations, with no change in coal mining or output plans underway.
The bankruptcy court in York on August 2 revealed several creditors with claims. Waleed Eaves and others were named in proceedings as part of the case. The hearing, led by the Staten Aignsiet court official, addressed the popular but fragile nature of the assets involved and the procedures ahead.
Socials and visits fill Topeka week with many names. Miss Augusta Flintom travels from Arenes to visit Miss Margare De las Agnes Sweaisn, while Miss Nellie Shafer plans Osage City trip. Various residents, including Mrs. Otto Faas, Mrs. C F Chute, and Miss Anne Crane, are noted for visits, trips, and gatherings across Topeka and neighboring towns.
A note from the family of Donat Voce reports the birth of triplets near Bee Gee. The father expresses gratitude for support received, mentioning the newborns and thanking well wishers and a secretary for assistance with communications.
Fragment from a boundary dispute report with garbled OCR text. Reads about nothing to arbitrate and mentions opal malet and tame tana. Lacks clear names, dates, or places to identify parties or stakes.
A Wichita tale unfolds of Agnes Private Kee and Kenny. Kenny’s father disinherits a daughter if she marries him while a vengeful aunt warns of removal from home. The lovers exchange letters but fear the family’s curse as a secret marriage looms and a life in peril is implied.
Reports from Minnesota South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska indicate severe crop destruction in the last 24 hours. Observed losses include corn and harvested wheat, with estimates suggesting about half a million acres affected across the plains and prairie.
Circulars from carpet manufacturers in New York announce higher prices on Brussels velvets tapestries and axminsters. The rises reflect higher raw material costs and labor expenses with orders taken at current prices through August 15. Market optimism persists amid ongoing sales and expectations of further advances across allied carpet lines.
A Kansas mining district woman, wife of a non-union worker, writes to the attorney general alleging blacklisting by unions. Judge J. West directs her to the county attorney. State law targets union actions with penalties and the writer offers to provide absolute evidence and press for prosecution.
In Topeka a flood of items spans city life from court actions and street work to weather and local events. The state house pavement upgrades, basketball and tennis gatherings, and ongoing real estate deals reflect a busy civic scene with multiple residents and institutions named.
Local chatter notes humorous remarks about Topeka correspondents meeting at the Copeland hotel and jokes about a man sleeping on the state house dome. It also covers name usage for Morton Albaugh the Cross bank receiver and a rise in liquor store sales in July compared to June, hinting at thirst.
Reports from Mexico describe bands of Yaqui Indians attacking Mexicans and Americans along the lower Yaqui river. A two day battle near Bacum sees Yaquis repelled as troops mobilize from Sonora's cities under Governor Corral. Army artillery moves in, pursuit continues into the mountains while leaders and merchants are among the casualties.
A government action allowed access to the domain for oxidation efforts among Indians, attracting many who exploited the concession. The situation reflects broader pressures and unequal benefits arising from official policy.
New York August 2 The Times reports promoters plan a national corporation to buy all corset plants and form rights and patents paying with bonds and stock The deal includes a ten year earnings basis for goodwill and plant value Also mentions a Catholic social event at Seventh and Quincy streets and a catalog of rare Pueblo Indian portraits and Aztec Calendar related items offered by agents
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