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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1899

Page

3

Loss of Saturnus details from Luzon coast action

Navy reports full cable on warning of the Saturnus by view. Insurgents robbed cargo at San Fernando while Pampanga and Yorktown patrol Panpanga bay. Yorktown Concord Callao and Pampanga bombard near waterfront but no decisive move. Ships remained, fishing out insurgent activity and deterring unauthorized trading.

Washington Navy Department San Fermintde Woodward Taw Disey Pampanga Fe Insurgenta Hate Yorktown York and Concord Callas Pampates Las Fernando Shire of Town Patepanga Congerd Callawary

Athinsons Message From Philippines Pamphlet Drive

An activist named Athineon campaigns to send pamphlets from Nebraska to officials and citizens about the Philippine situation. He asserts attempts to distribute information abroad face prosecutions, arguing the cost of crime and the wartime need to inform soldiers and citizens.

Edward ‘Atiineon Philippines Philippine Hacng PHC Abe Nebraska Pullip Rome Ergentia Atkinson Antecarcies Vis

Moores Murder Trial Reflects Hidden Guilt and Divorce Demand

The narrative recalls John Moore's house fire that killed five children and his subsequent trial for murder. His wife, once loyal, seeks a divorce after a letter reveals her wish to leave and separate from him. Relatives say Moore confessed to his wife, who has now asked her father for funds to return home. Nearby notes report farms, chickens, and a fighting regiment story fragment from the era.

Hutchinson John Moore Toul Moore Mowrenee Belent Big Mame Hawaiia Che Honolulu

Free thinker Jesse Lee to face court over obscene mail matter

Hutchinson August 12 Jesse M Lee captured after eluding postal inspectors stands in Wichita jail facing federal charges. He claims free love beliefs and aims to read passages from The Lustful Turk to the jury alongside the Bible, insisting on a full trial and public defense. Lee operates a picture enlarging venture and says his correspondence bureau supplies names to members who exchange other names.

Hutchinson Jesse M. Lee Post Office Ottawa Wichite Lee Lorado Malia United States Fred Trive Joy Triessays Etrin Trige Ler Joe Anthony Comuteck New York Sind Hpxe Montis

Lightning strikes Rawlins County woman near Ludell

During a thunderstorm in Rawlins county on Wednesday a bolt hit Mrs. George Grotz as she returned from the field near Ludell. The impact tore her clothes and burned several spots but she remained unconscious briefly then recovered with doctors hopeful for further recovery barring complications. Damage included moved buildings in Atwood but no major injuries recorded. The rain was timely and beneficial to growing crops.

Rawlins County Atwood Alt George Grotz Ludell Raving Beer Biskeman

Governor Stanley to Speak at Norton Epworth League

Norton Aug 1 1 The Epworth League convention of the Norton district meets in Norton on the 16th for three days with about 200 delegates expected. Gov Stanley will deliver an address August 15 and several other noted speakers will attend. The program features talks by M r Thompson G W Murphy and Miss Stella Biske among others, covering church services growth and league aims.

Norton Smith County Stanley Mark Thompson Preading Bilter Rey L. C. Housel Mise M. Baum Epworth League Alice Wilson G. W. Murphy Miss Stella Biske League CG. Morrison Aheas Anna Haworth League

Atwood Faces Bulldozer Moves in County Seat Fight

Aug 12 Atwood residents report a dispute over moving buildings to Blakeman with ten structures relocated in weeks. The B and M railroad allegedly favored Blakeman, six miles away, prompting a tense confrontation as townsfolk rallied to defend Atwood amid escalated hostilities and community resolve.

Atwoou Rawiles Glakeman Atwood B. & M. Railroid Atwoot Blakeman Here At- Wood Blakuman Ben

Suit Against Supreme Lodge-1 Alters Towns and Buildings

Fort Scott August 11 Charles S Atkins of Pleasanton Linn county filed suit in district court against the supreme judge of the Order of Strict Friends for 1000 under the age disability clause. Atkins alleges he joined in October 1885 and bought a policy of 1000, contending the by laws were later altered cutting disabled benefits and age limits. The case centers on authority to amend the constitution and whether prior policies remain valid.

Fort Scott Aue Charies Atkins Pleasanton Linn County District Court Supreme Judge Order of Strict Friends Chie Select Friends Lodge TSS Aatakite Supreme Executive Committee Supreme Foree Kansas City Lodge

Justices Fight City Court Ruling In Coffeyville

Independence. Justices of the peace dispute Judge Skidmore's ruling that Coffeyville city court was federal. The special act abolished justice of the peace authority and deprived their jurisdiction. An appeal for habeas corpus will target the legality of the city court's conviction in Wichita.

Skidmore District Court Coffeyville Fesral Justices of the Peace Justice of the Peace Judes Skidmore Wichita Coffeyville Jar

Sunstroke Kills Aged Woman in Leavenworth

An unidentified woman about 50 died of sunstroke after days on street corners grinding a hand organ in Leavenworth. A coroner found a card with German writing naming Katarina Marine Paiid. Four hundred ninety six dollars in her clothes, speaking Italian French Austrian and English, she may be Austrian or Italian. She stayed in local jails two nights and said she recently traveled from Minneapolis. The coroner notified Minneapolis police for identification.

Leavenworth Igphier Katarina Marine Paiid Kiondike Emmity Phe Sailor Iate Minneapolis Minn

Miners from PA WV Drawn to Union Elsewhere

Seven miners from Pennsylvania and six from West Virginia were brought to Weir City by the Kansas and Trias Coal company to work in their mines but were persuaded by local union officials to stay out and join the union. Work was found for them in the plans of See Tanitt Tullucca, and they proceeded there immediately.

Pitts Pennsylvania West Virginia Weir City Kansas and Trias Coal Company Miner" Union Palncs

Texas Fever Spreads in Pittsouri Aus 12

Texas fever spreads among cattle near Pittsouri driven from the south last April. Chief sufferers include Houghton Brothers and a farmer Schofield. Frank Treadwell reports dieoffs and fear for neighboring cattle. Packets Bill Dillon under quarantine. stock inspectors Taylor Riddle and Dan Cunningham arrive to assess. Also notes damag-- a lawsuit by Geo Vance for 20000 dollars after a Rock Island yard accident.

Pittsouri Aus Houghton Brothers Afr Schofield Prank Treadwell Eieht Bill Dilion Regu- Taylor Riddle Dan Cunningham

Rebuilding of Concordia Dam Begins After Washout

Work started on Aug 14 to reconstruct the Concordia Milling company dam washed out two months earlier. About 109 feet of the structure failed causing a loss of around $5,000. C. Cline, the proprietor, oversees the project as vehicles donate fees to the business.

Concordia Concordia Milling Company 3. C. Cline Propric

Three Railroad Rates For G A R Camp Round Trip

Chicago Aug 12 The original one cent a mile fare for the G A R national encampment at Philadelphia was changed to three rates by Central Passenger Association action. One full fare for the round trip with two stopovers, another full fare plus $2 with two stopovers via diverse routes, and a uniform rate with Niagara Falls stopovers allowed on all tickets. The New York Central stood firm on its uniform rule, aligning through Washington and Chautauqua Lake stopovers to balance benefits, while Michigan Central highlights Niagara Falls routes.

Chicago G. A. R. National Philadelphia Central Assodalon New York Central Niagara Falls Iince Washington Chautauqua Lake Michigan Central

Baseball pennant idea grows among shop teams

In a Rock Island shop district report, three teams exist: Milt Fluyer's Rounders from the round house, Jud Coe's Hough Riders from the south shop, and Fred Carson's Compounders from the machine shops. The Hounders lost 17 to 26 to the Santa Fe team last Saturday. a Saturday match between the Rounders and Compounders will decide who faces the Rounders next, with a final aim of crowning a pennant or trophy for the season.

Sams &F Milt Fluyer Rounders Jud Coe Hough Riders Fred Carson Santa Fe Roush Mrget Deside Sante Fa Rough Riders

Rail crew changes and travel notes on Santa Fe line

A stream of personnel movements includes Will Burdick resuming duties after a layoff due to a wounded optic, Bert Deming back to work, and various switchmen engineers and conductors reassigned or on duty. James Johnson resigns from Santa Fe. Charles Speck covers the assistant inspector role. Multiple crews swap positions, with line repairs underway from Chanute to Panhandle and a grain elevator site being surveyed at Perth. Fireman, brakemen, and conductors shift roles as trains continue service.

Will Burdick Mra W. A. Mason Wil Mason Cleburn Texas Bert Deming Toy Turner Cobb Pierce Jim Quilty Will Biatchly Kelsey Dunlap Sawyer Ed Andrews James Johnson The Santa Fe Charles Speck Earl Kent Kise Danville Kise Tucker H. A. Austin Hinckwell Lindley Chris Giaman W. E. McDaniel Blackwell Janey Harry Purdon J. E. Hawes Perth Redee John Gaunt Arthur Hudson Topeka J. W. Perry Charles Perry Wellington Chanute Panhandle Frank Ireland Houston Tex Santa Pe Yra Purcell

Wisconsin Visit Hints at Engine Transfer Plans

An odd fragment notes O W Mc Cartney visiting Wisconsin this month while Engineer John Walker will move from the dil and take engine on Shand 5. The text mentions Geo and Cohen and a pool context, but many details are incomplete or unclear.

O. W. McCartney Wisconsin John Walker Geo Cohen

Yaqui War Not Much of an Affair in Nogales Report

A Nogales dispatch says authentic Yaqui War news will emerge from Nogales rather than Casas Grandes. Reports claim Yaqui forces press the war into 14 square miles of Sonora while Mexican troops stretch to block further advances. Father Beltran is reported alive with insurgents after a break in fighting.

Denver Col Nogales Artz Saya Casas Grandes Vermont Penochia Peedicta Father Beltran Bucum Sisters of Charity

Clergymen Hurt After Turpentine Vinegar Blast

In Grant Street Indiana 12 Rev Martin pastor of Episcopal church suffered severe injuries in a morning accident when a mower exploded after turpentine and vinegar were mixed to create vapors. Rescue teams worked to reach him as bystanders feared the worst. The blast caused a crushing impact on the pastor and his helper, with hospital care deemed essential.

Ind Martin Medinaiet

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