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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1899

Page

6

Breidenthal Leads Early Talk in Governor Race

The piece outlines John Breidenthal's public position, noting his reluctance to run but hinting he might accept the party nomination if factional tensions ease. Harvey, Webb McNall, and Stanley are cited as key figures shaping intrigue, with focus on ages, alliances, and party dynamics in the governor contest.

John Breidenthal Everver Enat Breidenthal Tate Thelden Stite Hreidenthal A. M. Harvey Q Tanky Harves Stanley Harvey Usfair Harvey Sura Coe Arraien John W. Leedy Eair Mian Sarator Levelling Tor & Recues Lavelline Ein Trieniia Webb McNall Athacandi Insumance MccNall Hem Surance Hom Von Wisii Stansinte Rommbican Eos Howe

Commends Stanley for wartime victory support

The Ottawa District Worth Waste In convention expresses high appreciation for the widow of the Christian governor of our state. They praise efforts to end the Klondike liquor curse and support the Soldiers Home while awaiting news of victory and the governor’s faithful aid.

G. 2 Benton Peeaident George Freefan Oles Ottawa Kase Rienre Klondike

Joint Tale of Office Joints Surprises Treasurer Officials

An odd scene unfolds in the Late treasurer’s office with animated discussion about joints. Clerks describe a remarkable display of knowledge on joints in the state, alleging a secret source behind the insights.

Joint Modool Dis Trinta Bonds Under State School Funds Check

An unsuspecting rustic was drawn into conversation about a debated topic. As discussion grew, figures were set around and the argument centered on joint modool dis trinta. State education officials conducted bond checks in the school fund department.

Dreyfus Trial Hearings Continue Turbulent Interrogations

In a heated session, Gen Mercier faces sharp questions from M Labort over the bordereau and Dreyfus disclosures. The cross-examinations reveal tensions among officers, with Lampart, Roget, and Col. Jouaust clashing over evidence and prior testimonies as Dreyfus describes his Bourges stay and alleged confessions.

Jouaust al-La Mercier Dreyfus Egainat Dreyfus M. Labori Drefus Court of Cassation Ukar Tito M. Labor Gen Marden Leber Mervier Bourges Esterhazy Gen. Mercier M. Labert M. Labort Bereter Lebrin Rengutt Babori Labori Hin Triad Mecker Thas Esterhazs Col Jotalis M. Tabor Leberi

Spirit Is Caught: Medium Gravendyke Sparks Seance Fraud Probe

A Denver brought medium H. A. Gravendyke hosted a public seance at 121 Van Buren Street attended by about a dozen. The circle was sealed, but J. Kellogg grabbed a spirit form, revealing it as flesh and blood. The disturbance ended the seance. Kellogg justified exposing fraud as a duty of true Spiritualists.

van Buren Street H. A. Gravendyke Denver Fr. J. Kellogg Mr. Kellogg

Drowned at San Mateo Crossing in 2nd Infantry River Disaster

August 22 at the San Mateo River crossing and August 24 Washington reports list drowned soldiers from company G 2th Infantry Sergeant Thomas W Counte Privates Wrc Carter John Dean J E B Johnson Edward Jones Thomas Runeel Himmert MacMillan Hampton Kendall George Moody. Also drowned while rescuing others Private J E Poole company A 24th Infantry and a Private of the Fourth Cavalry unnamed. Transport Newport arrives Mantle Elmer Raymond died aboard August 7. No further casualties.

San Mateo River Washington Gen Otis War Department Thomas W. Counte Wrc. Carter John Dean J. E B. Johnson Edward Jones Thomas Runeel Himmert MacMillan Hampton Kendall George Moody 2Th Infantry J. E. Poole Fourth Cavalry Newport Mantle Elmer Raymond 11Th Infantry

Great Alarm by a Letter Thrown at Victoria

A German man, unaware his act was illegal, threw a letter toward Queen Victoria as she rode into Osborne Isle of Wight. Rumor claimed it contained an explosive but police found no danger. The letter sought a new civil trial. the man was released after authorities concluded no harm was intended.

Paty de Clam Col Iss Sean Thas Lee Kisterbaxy Laburi Gen Billots Seston Mo de Veruide Col. Picquart Esterhazy Witiess Gin Gonse Inter Esternaey Alwar Suile Esterbasy Credit Credit 1 Luvorl Esterasteaveri Roget E- MI Labori Stoget Francé Roget Whitds Weetarhasy Init Ty Colom Intersiew Montpatie Eaerhazy M. Laberl Col Fivere Col Corders Ensrt Cordier Whl Heer Binecht Golganahere Demange M. Labort Fleure Dreyfus Alleny Beare Jonauet Col Cordier Sven the Fudge Saul Srup Challes Baker Baker Koseema Ateo William Gary Hrond Mainon Faruigh Tongeaitaire Count von Buslow

Ex-Lavate... Goveror Brings Divorce Suit in Court

Ex governor’s relative in Lavatenagt file a divorce petition for Clara Harvey against her husband John E Harvey. Allegations cite deception and non-support since their 1888 marriage, four children, oldest about ten, with Harvey absent since January 1888 and neglectful. Harvey is said to be in Kansas City as the case proceeds in court.

A. Vey Broweht Clara Marvey John E Harvey Harvey Jane Kansas City Kien

Striking Sand Test Shows Stronger Than Dynamite

A detailed account describes a sand trench test using a powerful explosive named Stronge r Than Dynamite. The shell was launched from a 20 pound cast iron shell. fragments were minimal after impact. The article notes the explosive composition and claims a potency surpassing number one dynamite. General Hale receives honorable discharge from the volunteer army to take effect October 1 after serving in the Philippines.

New York Isham Sind Sarecinas A Icineh Rifles Wes Hell Hale Washington War Department Irving Hale Philippines Colorado San Francisco

Day market report shows mixed Wheat futures and steady provisions

Market report notes September and December wheat futures trading with small changes. Weather remains temperate but demand steady. shipping demand remains good. Receipts around 42? cores. prices show modest gains in some contracts while others ease. Provisions steady with slight uptick in certain items and overall cautious tone in trading.

Apentie Senate Advaneiie Nbarpiy Canada Toedsen Wolkeneepeetoy Chicago Lones Tiem Teller MGIC Mirgne Erm Tite Surgery Siade Poe Babbage Hister Eee Gang Suthwest Onabay Jr

Chicago Livestock Market Report with Prices and Receipts

Chicago livestock market report notes steady demand and prices for hogs, cattle, and sheep with receipts figures and regional price movements. Wheat and corn futures show dull to steady trading as markets digest weather and demand signals alongside currency and bond activity.

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Dr Lyon Purveyors of Tooth Powder and Grain Market Notes

An old newspaper fragment describes Dr. Lyon's Perfect Tooth Powder as a luxury used by refined people for decades. The text then shifts to a chaotic wheat and butter market section with scattered figures, monthly prices, and references to shipments, foreign orders, and expressed market expectations amid a noisy, partially unreadable page.

Dr. Lyon

Untitled notice of sale and classifieds

Fragmentary OCR class notice lists items for sale including a dead cow and two paper routes. Mentions polling, medics and students with unreadable names and locations.

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