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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1899

Page

2

Eye Shape and Color Said to Reveal Character in Study

A New York Journal excerpt claims blue eyes indicate weakness while wide open eyes show fear or care. It links eye width and pupil coverage to traits like intellect, memory, and temperament, noting color shifts can signal anger. rapid eye movement supposedly reveals agitation and insincerity, with many other speculative associations.

Prom New York Journal Cculleta Draper Setiena

Bar Harbor Ferry Disaster Kills Dozens In Plank Collapse

A crowd of about two hundred flooded the Mount Desert ferry gangplank at Bar Harbor as it gave way under them. Dozens died or were missing with a long dive and a partial underpier sweep hindering recovery efforts. Maine Central Railroad had run excursions to the area to view naval warships, drawing large crowds and endangering safety.

Bar Harbor Mount Desert William Murray Hrewer Irving Bridges West Hancock Albert Colson Levant Alonzo P. Oakes Bangor Grace Burner Joseph Murphy Oldtown Hollis W. Batey Eleworth Clifford Cushman Corte Maine Central Railroad Maine Hancor Mount Desert Perry Terminnus Tein Te Fert Pat Wut Delas

Delinquent Tillman in Scrutiny as State Probes Grow

Aug. 7 Columbia South Carolina—A wide debate over political influence surfaces as the legislative investigating committee releases findings involving Senator Benjamin Tillman and former Governor John Gary Evans. The panel alleges improper use of penitentiary facilities for private gain and questions about the conduct of agricultural enterprises linked to the figures. The report also notes Neal, a penitentiary warden, and Colonel Neal as a key ally in the alleged arrangements. The committee calls for firmer prosecutions and oversight measures to prevent abuse of power and state resources.

South Carolina Columbia Legislative Investigating Committee Henjamin Titman John Gary Evans Neat Neal Nimsell Holsted Mery Thas Tilnan Evans Rey Jo Alta Meera Tilman Tillman Bane Benaine Pulman Repark & Peculiar Neal Benatar Molauris Cintonel Jonny Doc Columbia Dake

Almost a Riot at Buffalo Bill Parade Collision

Strncie ma nnl y-auong the pee rade of the Buffalo Bill Wild West show the paraders and street car company collided on the public square an riot nearly erupted as men interfered for the show. Manager Baldwin of the street railway tried to indicate the route and when refused sent motormen to reroute. At the corner the dome crew blocked the car and one wagon halted on track. Baldwin intervened and attempted to push the wagon off the track. A policeman arrived and drew a revolver to compel the crowd to stop.

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G A R B Heads National Encampment Orders Philadelphia

Acting Commander W C Johnson issues a general order for the G A R national encampment in Philadelphia. Officers report September 4 at 1 2 7 The continental hotel hosts the national council of administration September 4 at 9 30 am The thirty third national encampment convenes for business at Grand Army Hotel September 10 am Wednesday The parade is scheduled for Tuesday with details pending.

Continental Ayember Busiese

SAYS NEW EYEBALLS GREW New York Church Anniversary

The fifteenth anniversary of the Church of the First hor as an ecueviastical body was celebrated in Tercey Cite. Nearly GH faith puriste attended. Pastor Martin D. Hancox urged faith healing and tenet tenets amid a speech about cures by faith. An elderly man testified to recovery after years of blindness, though some details are garbled.

New York Church of the First Hor Tercey Cite Martin D. Hancox Pia Tae Ile

Fatal shooting follows house intrusion in Arkansas

Two Kansax City and Southern Lumber Co. workers clash after Tillmen Watkins abducted Mrs. Orr at gunpoint. Orr killed Watkins with a pistol in a roadside confrontation near Sedgwick. Orr allegedly surrendered awaiting arrest. Mrs. Orr is grief stricken as the community notes his normally peaceful character.

Orelyig Watkins Orl Kansas City Fort Scott Merrhile Inet Orile

Bryan's Explanation of Defending Goebel Nomination

Louisville report details Wilfon Bryan sending a Chicago letter to Owensboro's Arit Woodson defending Goebel as Democratic governor nominee. Bryan cites hundreds of Kentucky Democrats accusing Goebel of being a gold bug and hostile to silver. He says silence would be misread, aims to heal Kentucky Democrats, and notes fear Blackburn may be defeated seeking Senate return. Bryan omits pledge to stump. Goebelites expect him, others doubt.

Goebel Louisville Allen R. Carter Wilfon J. Bryan Carter Chicago Arit Woodson Owensboro William Goebel Aidured Iur Democrats of Kentucky Goevel Mr. Bryan Bryan Nebraskan Bryan Saue J. €. & Blackburn United States Senate Furl

Escaped trolley plunges from trestle killing dozens

Bridgeport reporters recount a loaded trolley on the Stratford extension of the Bolton Street Railway that plunged forty feet into Peek's Mill Pond near Ormnoqué, killing at least 36. About 43 aboard, the conductor removed the indicator, hindering an exact tally. Passengers include Joseph Hotchkiss and Henry Cagewell among bridgeport residents and Stratford locals. motorman escaped.

Bridgeport Conn Stratford Bholton Street Hallway Company Oelock Peek’s Millpona Ormnoqué Tilv

Bridgeport Traction Car Tragedy Sparks Quick Aid and 23 Deaths

Emergency responders rushed to Stratford and Bridgeport after a swift car crash near the bridge. Lord was sent to Bridgeport, three ambulances and a police wagon attended the scene, and injured were taken to Bridgeport General Hospital. A morgue was set up in Stratford town hall, with twenty three bodies laid out awaiting identification. Witness Frances Peek reported the car moved unusually fast. Frank Crammer said passengers sang and appeared joyful as it passed. The road, controlled by Bridgeport Traction, was opened to traffic last Thursday.

Lord Bridgeport Bridgeport General Hospital Stratford Frances Peek Frank Crammer Bridgeport ‘Traction Company

Petition Drives Colored Men to Africa Solution Stirs Nation

Thousands of Black residents petition Congress to send them to Liberia as a remedy for racial tensions. Led by J. H. Johnson, the drive spawns local meetings and vows to present a massive manifesto to Congress. Supporters argue the Civil Rights Act cannot ensure harmony, while opponents fear white backlash.

Congress Africa South McAlegter McAleer Thie Place Piery Liberia Nouth J. H. Johnson Johnson United States

Praise for General Otis on Philippine Campaign

Dr James W Ingham after a world tour including Luzon visited Manila March 16 24 and met Gen Otis Lawton Wheaton King and others He praises American conduct and results in the Philippine campaign noting firm kindness to natives and that operations could not cease in the rainy season He defends Otis against criticism arguing the campaign has been well and ably conducted.

James W. Ingham Philadelphia James N. Ingham W. Hartman Kuhn BOF Luzon Ingham Manila Gen. Lawton Gen. Ous Mmnila Otis Otia Eesson G1es Imie Las Pinas Gentia Sam

Rural Delivery Routes Authorized Subscriptions Topeka Journal

Rural carrier C A Lewis of route No 2 and A P Roundtree of route No 1 are authorized to take subscriptions and collect payments for Topeka State Journal. Readers can have daily delivery for ten cents a week and a mention of Heacom Lights of History on a monthly basis.

Foraker Questions U S Cuba Policy in Washington

Senator Foraker arrived in Washington and sought the administration’s Cuba policy. He questioned why American troops remain in Cuba after the capitulation and noted Congress authorized only thirty to remain for duties against Spaniards. A letter from an American officer in Cuba urged more troops be needed in Ohio and Illinois.

Washington Senator Foraker Hero Cuba Unitet States Congress United States Ohio Ilinois Foraker

Wounded Private Murphy Survives Philippines Battle

San Francisco August 7 Private Job Murphy of the South Dakota regiment narrowly survived a severe jaw wound from Calumpit battle. The ball tore his mouth, carving teeth and bone, and he was carried by train to the hospital ship Relief arriving recently. Surgeons faced a life or death operation, and Murphy hovered between fate and recovery before a risky procedure saved him. He later faced a brief naval arrest and ten days’ confinement with a strict diet, quipping the shot mattered little compared to the timing.

San Francisco Philippines Job Murphy South Deyote Murphy Calumpt Relief W. F. Reid Nagasaki Ming Ene Murene

Plebs Quit West Point Over Hazing Scandals

More than a half dozen plebes who entered West Point in June have resigned due to hazing. Others consider severing ties as yearlings faced forced inspections, bent rifles, and punishment patrols. Incidents left post surgeon treating numerous wounds and contusions.

West Point N.Y Baverai Plebs Ordi Enver

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