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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1899
Page
2
A misread fragment reports a prisoner attempting escape but failing or halted, with little detail on location or names. The note suggests a breach attempt interrupted or aborted, but specific facts are unclear. The brief item implies law enforcement involvement and a security incident within a corrections setting.
A reader testifies to the remarkable cures from Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. The letter praises its power against ailments and notes the benefit from a copy of the author’s 1000 Page Illustrated book.
Chicago tale details Frank Handowsky and others accusing Joseph Withof of pay for protection against alleged witches and curses. The report recounts a man claiming ability to halt grass growth and his alleged ties to 77 evil spirits, with accusations involving threats, family harm, and garden blight.
In Philadelphia the National League game produced mixed innings with Brooklyn, New York, Washington, Cleveland and Philadelphia listed in score notes. In Minneapolis the Blues prepared for a late season game after accepting a $50 offer, led by Jim Statagey.
Rumors say William Vanderbilt Jr will join the Roman Catholic Church soon. He married Virginia Fair and has relatedly left Trinity Church pews. The Vanderbilt family faces changes as they prepare for California plans and a formal church admission upon departure.
New York August 12 an American syndicate bought two offshore Cuban islands La Crux and La Ramon for 1 million dollars. General A G Greenwood led the deal, claiming vast iron quantities and possible hidden treasure from Panama era. He expresses belief in treasures on La Crux and La Ramon.
In Atlanta a new phase of the Woodward case emerges as the mayor appeals to the council for another trial. He acknowledges possible impeachment and promises genuine reform. He will place his resignation with the city clerk, effective upon his next liquor consumption.
About three million dollars worth of gold dust is prepared for shipment to San Francisco and Seattle from St Michael Alaska. The Alaska Commercial Company will ship about one and a half million to San Francisco with the remainder to Seattle, led by the Canadian Bank of Commerce. The Hoanoke’s next sailing to Seattle, due around August 35, will carry the bulk of the season’s big gold shipments.
A lady notes her initial dislike for Grain-O but after a week she prefers it to coffee. She claims Grain-O nourishes the body and suits children who can drink it freely, praising its wholesome benefits and rosy growth.
New York Aug 12 The Waldorf Astoria Hotel plans to abandon horse drawn carriages and replace them with motor vehicles. Manager Sole has placed a large order with a Chicago firm to supply automobiles to supplant all horses then in use.
Reports from New York show hesitancy easing in eastern railcar and trainmaking amid ongoing strong grain receipts. Iron furnaces and steel output modestly rise while consumption and exports stay constrained. leather, cotton, and linen markets show varied pricing as orders exceed capacity. Export sales lag last year, but ten weeks show continued heavy grain arrivals and uncertain crop forecasts amid fiscal trading conditions.
Newport News reports Colonel John Jacob Astor has equipped a military company for service in the Philippines and is visiting Rhinebeck to review progress. He has shown consistent interest in war matters and may seek an appointment, though no public word has been given.
Port Gibson Miss Aug 22 Bill Wilson colored was lynched here under peculiar circumstances Last Tuesday Wilson was arrested in the Horntownville district on a charge of assault Yesterday afternoon the jailer found Wilsons cell empty and the county gallows with a man’s body showing bullet wounds near the neck and shoulders The coroner’s jury ruled death by hanging and shooting by unknown parties The execution occurred quietly with officials unaware of the event Bicycle on His Tombstone Peoria Aug 12 Thomas W Davis veteran bicycle rider whose career spans miles since age 61 now 72 has a monument carved with a large bicycle on the shaft in Springdale cemetery to commemorate his long career and new cycling achievements.
Santa Fe Route offers round trip tickets to Philadelphia for 300.05 with travel limited to leave Philadelphia by September 22 and possible extension to September 20. Special add ons include trips to New York and Virginia locales, with a special train from Union Pacific line at 7:30 pm to Ft. Riley on August 17.
A long list of church services across Topeka with pastors and service times. Lutheran and United Brethren churches hold morning and evening services, Sunday school at 9:45, and additional programs. several Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Epworth League, and spiritualist services noted with specific times, sermon topics, and guest speakers.
On September 2 a special train will run to Philadelphia for G A R members their families and friends to witness the Thirty third National Encampment September 4 9 The round trip rate is 30 55 The train will use Pullman palace and tourist sleepers and free reclining chair cars King Topeka agent has a folder with trip info Very low rates to New York Washington Old Point Comfort Ocean Grove Gettysburg and more are offered for Santa Fe Route ticket holders to Philadelphia
A mother recalls her child’s seven near death from a disease in summer heat and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea since it saved her daughter's life. She urges others to use the product and notes it is sold by all druggists. Excursion train ad advertises Santa Fe route west with low fares to Arkansas Indian Territory Texas and nearby areas.
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