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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1899

Page

8

Remarkable Guthrie Tale of Love Crime and Divorce

In Guthrie Oklahoma a three governors bounty of 200 is offered for the arrest of D. Ginze charged with embezzlement amid a tale of love, divorce, and deceit. The report recalls a wealthy lender Henry J Kendall and Belle McComi wife who sued for divorce after cruelty and neglect. Belle obtained alimony, then a stranger named D. Glazy wooed her, gained power of attorney, and drained her finances before vanishing. The con man was later tracked to British Columbia and other cities, with suspected schemes to win her fortune.

Guthrie Barnes Ginze Henry J. Kendall Jases Gadenly Leas Evi- Daen Glane British Columbia Klondike St. Lewis Chicago

Yaqui Uprising Sparks Mexican Military Mobilization

Yaqui Indians are being rallied across Mexico as artillery units and troops hurry south from Chihuahua and Durango. Emissaries lure Yaqui laborers to arms while workers desert mines and farms, fearing renewed clashes after a major August battle left nine dead and twenty wounded.

Mexico Tanti Negiles Aziz Chihuahoa Durango Arizona Soene Siomg

Copper mining firm incorporated to operate Arizona New Mexico

The Arimer Consolidated Copper Company was incorporated in Trenton with authorized capital stock of 5 000 600 and plans to operate mines in Arizona and New Mexico. The item notes travel ferry fares and a local pharmacy ad snippet.

Trenton N. J Ang Arimer Consolidated Copper Company Arizona New Mexico

Trade conditions tighten as deliveries lag and prices rise

New York Aug 3 The Iron Age reviews ongoing trade strains with persistent shortages of labor coke pig iron billets and wire rod. Demand remains strong with first half 1900 orders rising as buyers accept current prices for secure supplies. Open hearth billets and wire rod inquiries point to imports from England and Europe amid a rising market for buildings and bridges including designs capturing work in West Indies Chile Peru Central America and Japan.

New York Tnal Pittsburg Valley Furnace Bethe England Europe Uber Seourdancs West Indies Chile Peru Central American Japan

Patrons Robbed in Corry Pawtes Bill Show Cut Short

A bold highway robbery in Corry occurred around 1 o clock last night as Pawtes Bill show patrons returned home. Four armed men stopped 600 people on Center Street, destroying the wagon and leaving the road in darkness, with revolvers drawn to halt carriages. Charles Barton, a hackman, and vendor Smith were relieved of sums totaling about $200. suspects escaped and were not captured.

Buffalo Corry Pau Center Street Charles Barton Smith

Yaqui Uprising Reported Near Yaqui River Valley

El Paso dispatch reports Yaqui subjugation forces in the Sierra Yaqui mountains preparing a ten year flare up. Thousands of armed Yaqui warriors concentrate overlooking the valley as miners are said murdered in recent days and troops suffer ambushes daily.

Gold for Canada shipments trigger and shift in New York

Reports indicate Canada branch banks in New York have moved sizable gold to Canada over the past days as a precautionary measure. Montreal and British Bank of North America banks have shipped hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold and reserves are redirected amid coordination with other points.

New York Canada Montrest Atk Montreal Hai Bank of North America Bank of Gomsanerori Heston

Topeka News Briefs Mix Local Events and Plans

Readable items note a tennis tournament in the city with Omer teen traveling to St. Louis, a Woodmen band concert at Sixth and Topeka, Garfield Park fireworks, and church revival plans. Reports mention local officials, a state tenure tournament, and a public register drive for voters.

St. Louis eOe Brothers of Lyons Uxt A. A. Robinson Tae Moxigen Central Railway Sapna Levee Mazanalls Garfield Park E. Wee Garfield Pack Topeka Etoa Touny- Tae Mogern Woodmen Fambeau Whyeleinen J.T. Lovewill Church of the Assum Democratic Nambeas Club Ganwal Nsw Texas Wolf Iain G. A. McGuire Iioes Tew Enrique Vie Wakarusa Catholic Mens Union Rene Quincy Coure Belonene Dean Low Wno Kim Morton Hipr Alroux Niko Bali Ephder J. A. McCleasy States Pention Office Riermount Hospital Waihi Charles M.ee Northfeld Mask Moody Sane Beeldon

Old St Nicholas wall torn for federal building expansion

Report recalls repeated demolition on the lot south of the old St Nicholas site for enlargement of the federal building. The 1871 action moved and rebuilt structures on adjacent property as part of city changes. Also noted are Mason lodge ambitions for a Colorado meeting and a hospital injury case near Logansport with details of hospital care and public reception on an arrival visit.

Brill Pot Kuller Feasus St Nicholas Elisworth Lodge of Mason Colorado Hiisworth Lodge Fernant Mr. Grant Cer Fretasi Herington Ley 13 Stormont Almort Logansport Ivesum Iuege Ee Jude Gutte Groenec

University of Oklahoma opens doors to Indian citizens

At Norman Governor Barnes urged the University of Oklahoma board to admit applicants from the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw and Seminole nations under the same terms as residents of Oklahoma Territory. The board unanimously approved the resolution inviting Indian people to seek a first class university education for their youth.

Guthrie Okla Board of Regents University of Oklahoma Norman Barnes Oklahoma Territory Cliss University

Americans Criticised For Suppressing Cuban Newspapers

In Washington General Carlos Garcia denounces the Havana Reconcentrado abuse and criticizes General Ludlow for suppressing Cuban papers. He argues such acts threaten independence and free speech, noting civil laws could punish libel but urging protection of a free press amid Cuban criticism of administration and Spanish methods.

New York Washington Ays Carlos Garcia Havana Ludlow United States Cuba Tadlew Pokes

Preacher Calls for Government Ownership of Corporations

In Chicago on August 3 at a special event, Rev. D. F Fox of California Avenue Congregational Church argued for full public ownership of telephones and other utilities. He urged that the people should control essential industries to reduce private influence.

Dixon Tfl D. F Fox California Avenue Chicago

Mrs Perot Arraigned In Liverpool Abduction Case

Mrs Wm Perot of Baltimore appeared in How Street police court after extradition from Liverpool on an abduction warrant for her daughter Gladys. She was remanded on 100 pounds bail with two sureties. The scene involved her brother and Lady Colin Campbell, with US embassy officials present as extradition papers proceed to the Home Office.

London Aus Wm ¥. Perot Baltimore Liverpool Canada Gladys How Street Str G Ewing-Smith N. Blood Per Home Office

Fish story from Ontario nets sixty-two bass in three boat trips

Rochester reports a remarkable Oak Orchard Lake catch where sixty-two black bass weighing from half a pound to three pounds were captured over three trips by well known locals including Prof. Pound of Cornell and Charles Hart. In the first trip eight bass jumped into the boat prompting curtain closures, the second trip yielded forty seven more from a trailing rowboat, and a final run saw fish jump aboard without hooks or nets.

Rochester Oak Orchard Ontario Lake Orleans County Oak Orchard Creek Prof Pound Cornell Charles Hart Natonal Bank

Deportation Fight Ends for Austrian Miners in New York

Judge Thomas dismissed a habeas corpus writ for Mate Stascovic and 33 Austrian miners who landed June 1 and worked near Rathburn. The court ruled it had no power to intervene despite concerns over Treasury Department action to deport under contract claims. Also notes a surge in volunteer enlistments to 536 yesterday, totaling 8,?00.

New York Thomas United States Dintrict Mate Stascovic Austria Rathburn Secretary of the Treasury

New Plants Gathered by Government Agent in Europe and Africa

Washington reports Walter T. Swingle a special agent for the agriculture department returned from eighteen months exploring countries around the Mediterranean. He visited France Spain Greece Italy Turkey and the Algerian provinces collecting seeds and plants and studying cultivation and harvesting. He notes many species may adapt to the southern United States especially the arid southwest with irrigation.

Europe Africa Washington Walter T. Swingle Agricultural Department Mediterranean Sea United States

Get Acquainted Meeting of Major Screen Makers

Representatives of thirteen large window screen and screen door manufacturers met in Detroit Avenue 3 to discuss trade topics. Ww W. Bevensea of Trenton Michigan presided and denied forming a trust while saying prices were discussed. the gathering aimed to get better acquainted and clarify rumors.

Detroit Ave W. Bevensea Trenton Michinho

Roof garden for church proposed by North Baptist pastor

Rev Charles B Nash of the North Baptist church on West Elevnth street discusses architects evaluating a roof garden for the brick church built earlier in the century. He notes the plan was dropped due to weak walls but expects roof gardens to become common as cooler alternative worship spaces in hot weather. Moody supports the idea.

New York Charles B. Nash North Baptist Church West Eleventh Street Walla Moody North Baptist Nash

Trunk Crush Injures Chicago Woman at Woodworths Landing

Miss Clara Huntley of Chicago was severely injured when thirteen trunks toppled from a depot platform at Woodworths Landing near St Joseph Michigan. She suffered a broken jaw and lost teeth after the trunks struck her. several other resorters were lightly hurt. Her home is listed as 282 Lincoln Avenue.

Clara Huntley Chicago St. Joseph Mich Pay Paw Lake Woodworth’s Landing Miss Huntley Mise Huntley Lincoln Avenue

Weather terms defined in playful Baltimore piece

The Baltimore American mocks weather jargon by defining terms like heat and breeze in a humorous, almost surreal glossary. It riffs on Latin roots and mispronounced phrases to parody forecasting language and future weather movements.

Reliable Power for Your Building Near Uuals Center

Power options offered for local buildings near the Uuals Center. Details touch on cost, reliability, and the need to pay the trader or engine owner for service. Vague references to snails, belts, and pulleys hint at mechanical setup and charges.

Uuals Center Yim Enous

Weather Lore Fragments From a Curious Page

A garbled historical snippet links quirky Latin and Portuguese phrases to weather terms and local notices. It mentions cool spots, a weather man device, and references to a band concert at Gerald Park, Arnold & Son, and nearby hotel rowmation, all in a jumble of mis-spelled terms and stray phrases.

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