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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1899
Page
5
A garbled Topeka column lists individuals and events with church notices. It mentions Abe Monale returning from Oriende, plans for visiting Colorado, occupancy of the Arnold building, a meeting of the ladies aid society, and various residents and social notes.
Arthur Knapp faced two days of bond posts at the police station for appearance in court after a disturbance arrest involving Maud Betta. Betta posted $19 bond for his appearance as authorities enforced the case.
Major General Rie eer oversees a security outing labeled as Fort Riley trip. Tickets for Knights and Ladies of Security are sold at the Un Salent national head quarters and Arboids drug store. The August 11 to 9 p m schedule includes a round trip option with prices noted for adults and children. Also mentions a farm stress relief product.
Two out of town youths with fresh gold medals grabbed a State Journal and read about the finals. They snatched the paper from a newsboy, refused to pay, then returned it after a taunting exchange. The incident ends with a moral about judging character by conduct, not court performance.
Mrs. J M Greeley of Kansas City Kansas seeks insurance payout after county authorities ordered her pest house property destroyed to stamp out an outbreak. Judge J S West studies the legal issue as the attorney general’s office reviews old statutes for precedent.
August H. 8 Engle canvassing for Avins Building and Loan was arrested for grand larceny at Smith Center. He allegedly stole clothes and a valise from Arthur Wills, roomed at Moris hotel with Wille, and appeared before Justice Reed who bound him over to district court in $600 bond. He formerly resided at White City Kansas.
Commander Johnson doubts a Washington sourced memo about the Grama Army of the Jeepanite investigation. Johnson and his aide reject the report as favorable and question the commissioner's findings.
The McLean man swept the platter at the county convention in Dayton on August 15. Delegates were instructed to vote for Tim first, last and always. Kilbourne forces offered light resistance and claimed to have held a corner convention with debates, but it was not treated seriously.
Lieutenant Colonel West Hayes and other officers say the regiment is ready for service after inspection. The report notes the unit’s preparedness for deployment to the Philippines with officers and personnel mentioned.
A romantic account from the Bolivar Tenn Pulletin reports the August 2 wedding of Mish Crawford, formerly of Topeka, and Mr. J. P. Warren, a Whiteville business man, held in Bolivar hotel parlors. The couple will reside in Whiteville, with many friends and family noting Crawford's Topeka connections and nearby relatives planning trips and visits.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 15 A territorial charter is granted to a railroad company to build a line from Guthrie through Shawnee to central Oklahoma with branches toward Shawnee and Texas. The 400 mile route spans multiple counties in Kansas Texas and Oklahoma and costs about 3 million dollars with a 5 million capitalization. Directors include Chicago St Louis Guthrie and Avery Al Humphrey. McLean promises progress but will not disclose details.
Colonel Smith writes from Norfolk about inspections at the Eastern Branch and a shift to Hartford for duty amid yellow fever. He notes 42 cases, 11 deaths, 1,500 men moved to tents, four barracks fumigated, no new cases in four days, and quarantine to be lifted tomorrow, enabling travel and supplies.
A Tenethy letter from the asylum management denies all charges and promises further investigation. It admits a staff member briefly restrained a patient and that another attendant was discharged for cruelty. The board claims proper conduct and competency, while critics say the institution remains demoralized.
A fifth plan for an Auditorium and City Hall set was found last night, detailing a brick complex of about 284 feet by 3 inches with a 100 percent capacity hall, a city building with two stories, a fire department section, and a heated, separately planned installation. Estimates place the auditorium at 89,133.50, with seating capacities of 2400 for the "Irese" and 2600 for the "Double Wreaths and Block Centre" proposals, excluding tiers.
Omaha report says 3000 to 12000 dollars worth of fur goods, stored by women visitors, missing after a likely several days old vault theft. Police have no leads on thieves or recovery, value estimates pending due to mixed ownership and summer storage.
Five athletic brothers from Galina feature in the story as Frank defeats Shorder to claim the state championship tennis cup on Saturday afternoon. The younger siblings Fred and Frank debut in Athletes Rines while their older brothers pursued sports and music in their teens. The piece notes their roots with Kannane and Misschusetts Mutual Life Insurance in Springfield and mentions former baseball playerships.
A fragmentary notice profiles Frank and his brothers in music and public life. John Ebothargt, a pioneering mandolin player, helped popularize the instrument in Kansas. Henry excels in farming. Mira thadne Eberhardt leads a university music school.
Boxing card scheduled for Wednesday at Crawford Opera House features Wade Watts of Toprks and Tommy Sears of London in a four round sir round bout. Mike Grant and Join Themis will box for points, Fred Austin and John Kelley will spar, eight ounce gloves, plus a bag punching exhibition. Watts, Toledo gym instructor with a solid ring record, is expected to draw. Admission 25, 50, and 75 cents.
Fragmentary report from Azores on August 1 mentions fear of bubonic plague across islands. The piece notes ongoing concerns and potential quarantine measures while a local band concert proceeds in Marshall on Wednesday evening.
New York Suns notes a pair of Baltimore orioles that built a nest near Pitman Worthiey in Pub Haven New Jersey. The family grows from two to seven as the brood flourishes and a tragedy strikes when the mother bird is killed, leaving the father to care for five hungry nestlings. The widowed sire endures, feeding and sheltering the brood as he navigates life without a mate.
A garbled youth tale describes a journey to flee danger. The text hints at beld ones and timid souls urged toward a promised life. It mentions Ives and a central figure whose tenderness guides others toward a contested nest or future.
William Mallory sues a well known insurance man in city court for 56 to be paid one dollar more. The man sent his lawyer to court to pay Mallory 14 dollars and the court awarded 2.75. Mallory refused less than 15 dollars and will proceed to trial to obtain the extra dollar.
London on August 1 saw clashes as the An Trinh faction wrecked two Methodist churches while opponents attacked a Catholic chapel. The mayor issued proclamations calling military officers to act, and registrates along with additional soldiers and police were deployed to restore order.
Cadiz Spain Aug 16 quarantine declared against all Portuguese ports over a reported incident in Oporto involving a person named Alice Hess. Authorities warn of travel restrictions and heightened health checks for vessels and travelers from the region.
Washington Aug 15 General Otie reported the death of Second Lieutenant Joseph Morse Ninth Infantry of typhoid fever this day. Morse was raised to the rank this year and was to Manila at appointment, selected from the First California Heavy Artillery.
A fragmented item notes curious phrases and names such as ahgar HarsHeseser Gusts and Dade festores the Weir, with references to Squires Puarmavy and a Kansas address. The readable text presents garbled names and places, suggesting a clipped local item or puzzle fragment.
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