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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1899

Page

2

Big Texas Land Suit Claims Salt Grant Title

A civil action in the United States District Court involves Virginia Gillin and Henry Gi alleging title to salt lands along the Texas and Sabine East Texas routes. They claim parcels tied to historical grants from Coshu ll e and Texas to Nicolas 46 Navy in 1535, including sixteen leagues about 1450 acres, near Beaumont and the west county line, with rivered land and railroad adjacencies cited.

Tex Henry Gi Virginia Gillin United States Coshulle Texas Nicholas Navy Stah Texas & New Orleans Railroad Company Beaurmont West County Hine Sabine East Texas Beaumont Gebtee

Lights and Shadows on the Sulu Moros and a Governor

Special Correspondence describes Manila reporting from June 22, detailing General Aroles as governor of the Sulu Archipelago. The piece recounts Moros, their warfare, and the Spanish governor's policies, water works, hospital, and fortifications. It notes a siege threat and cultural observations in a period of recall and exile.

Manila Sulu Islands Tae Sulus Bay of Sulu Twan HosIwly Tropics Iend Mindoro Dolor Aroles Pining Madrid Ciy Neval Arvius Sulu Bim Thia At Here Chriss

Kansas Veterans Praise Funston and Twentieth Regiment

Kansas readers celebrate General Funston and the Twentieth Kansas in Manila. The writer extols their heroism, honors Major Bishop, and urges Kansans to support veterans, praising leadership under fire and the regiment’s sacrifice amid war with insurgents.

Kaneas Manila Funston Hae Kansas Vais Taldo Hasackpowla Punston Bechter Funston Ely Lewis

Fragmented OCR reads like wartime dispatches from a distant theater

The text appears as mangled OCR of a wartime article. It hints at military actions and strategic aims, mentioning enemy forces, invasions, and the broader conflict. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, leaving a murky summary of combat and political aims.

Bonner Will Divides Estate Among Family Members

The will of Robert Bonner, dated June 36, leaves his entire estate to be divided among family members. Emma Jane Forbes receives no charitable bequest. Real estate at West 56th Street and a Darry Town farm are split among Robert and Frederic Bonner, with manuscripts and a trust for two grandsons. Executors are the two sons and daughters.

New York Tate Robert Bonner Burregate Bonner Emama Jane Forbes Francia Forbes Benner West Pitty-sixth Street Forbes Frederic Bonner Mr. Bonners Losplements Darry Robert Fawin Frederic Teatator Son Robert Erwin Bonner Prederic Bonner Emma Jang Forbes Robert Alien Bonner Lawrence Kiponner

Artacho Sues for Libel in Manila Court Case

Hongkong August 4 An Englishman Howard W Brey connected to the Philippine junta sues for 50000 Mexican dollars for libel over a June 15 Review of Reviews article. The piece defends Aguinaldo, calling Artacho a renagade and swindler, and notes a prior court martial condemnation for treason.

Hongkong British China Howard W. Brey Dumagay Bel Mr. Bray Review of Reviews Aguinaldo Stéad Bray Aguinaido Ike Waeblington Napoleon Artacho

Three Western States Unite to Fight Grasshoppers

Colorado Nebraska and Kansas join to wage war on the grasshopper plague. A conference at Fort Collins Agricultural College will outline plans and cooperation. Reports note heavy damage across the three states with large grasshopper counts threatening crops and local hay supplies.

Denver Colo Colorado Kansas Nebraska Fort Coiling Attala McCook Neb Ohr Ieee

Telegraphy Exhibition To Be Held At Bitter Tower Site

The Aug 4 wireless telegraphy event plans a display at a land site near Bitter Tower. Inventor Afarvent proposes 1,000 feet of copper wire and a large surface to showcase new lightning and current effects. The project aims to connect oceans and highlight global interest in wireless communication.

Phondelphis Wisaa Rome Europe

Pilgrimage Cryptic Masons of Colorado in Denver Aug 6 13

Denver events announce the Pilgrimage Cryptic Masons of Colorado set for August 6 to 13 with travel options including one fare plus 20 dollars round trip. The notice mentions train service details and Colorado routes from Kansas and Springs areas. Blood bitters ad copy promotes Burdeck Blood Bitters for clarity and vitality.

Denver Colorado Springs Kansas Colorado

Iron and steel exports falter as domestic demand soars

Pittsburg reports June 1899 exports of iron and steel decline sharply due to strong domestic demand, with steel exports dropping from 43 561 tons valued at 873 464 in June 1898 to 14 506 tons worth 420 406 in June 1899. Imports rise in ores and tar iron, and finished materials like tin plate show gains, suggesting the U S imports more while not producing all it consumes.

Pittsburg

Mormon Reward Offered for Arrest of Mob in Georgia

President Benjamin Rich of the Southern Mormon church reports mobbing of Elders Renober Porter and Rogers in Jasper county and offers 600 dollars for the guilty party's capture. He leaves for Georgia to push for arrests, condemning mob violence and urging obedience to anti polygamy law.

Georgia Fitch Gova Steuneberg Idlaho Wei Utah Rich United States Supreme Courts Theeorgians

Ingersoll Monument Fund Goes International

Contributions for the Ingersoll monument fund, once expected locally, are arriving daily from America and Europe. Mary Cunningham reports widespread donations, with an anticipated total at least 135.00 and likely higher as more funds come in.

America Europa Peoria Ingersoll Monument Fund Mt Frat Mary Cunningham Ieee Htin

Pilgrimage of Cryptic Masons to Colorado Via Santa Fe Route

The Santa Fe offers a trip to Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo for 3.19.00 on August 6 and 7 with limited tickets by August 1. A special Pullman train will depart Kansas City at 21:00 on August 4. Side trips to points of interest are arranged with favorable rates for train passengers. Ecrema sealed head hives ad.

Colorado Santa Fe Lekets Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Kansas City L. King Topeka Kansac City W. J. Black A. Topeka Kousas

Marion Woman Claims Kidnapping by Denver Wife Tale

A Denver wife accused of abducting a Marion infant stories center on a dramatic family plot. The Denver woman alleges abduction from a home and a wealth theme guiding the suspect’s motives, with detectives pursuing concealed motives and a court case looming.

Slackleford Wins Nomination Bid Amid Turbulent County Court Battle

In Futton Missouri on August 4, after handling 48 patents, the Damiperatia convention nominated a candidate for the office. Jove Soa cy. The proceedings occurred in the Foile State district court at Tettarson, with Judge Weford presiding over the contested counts.

Futton Damiperatia Consiswsionn Ned Jud Weford Tettarson

Magnificent New York Mansion To Be Powered by Electricity

New York Aug 4 The electric button will control the interior of Senator Clark’s Fifth Avenue and Seventy seventh Street mansion. Clark, a Montana senator with copper mines and a vast fortune, plans a home where walls vanish at the touch of a button revealing a two story dome theater. He aims for a unique, lavish residence with an extensive picture gallery and Fortuny paintings. Architects estimate six months for completion pending foundations and interior detailing awaited by Clark in New York.

New York Fifth Avenué Seventy-seventh Street A. Clark Montana Sponte Te House Fils Uys Fortuny Clark Butte Westrim

Missing Commission Leader After Bank Failure in Maryville

In Maryville on August 2, the & C Hort Comminstat company, led by Hoyt, left for $5.00 and vanished. Hoyt, who arrived a year earlier, built a commission business before disappearing amid debts. Creditors face sparse appearances as locals describe a sudden flight and unpaid sums, with details muddied by fragmented names and partial notices.

Maryville the & C Hort Comminstat Company Hoyt Battop & Commission Businyes Sibi Tharina Iy Leek Comamlaslan Amas Guters Mapaer

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