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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1899

Page

3

Mr Heller's Play Attracts City Revived Government Building Site Plans

A reader described a planned production titled Zebedee and the Carpenter showing a biblical cast and miracles as the lead. The piece outlines the cast and stage approaches, with an emphasis on religious themes and the tension between theater and sacred content. A separate notice notes officials in Kansas City, Kansas approving a government building site plan at Seventh Street and Minnesota Avenue with a $20,000 property acquisition.

Kansas City Kan Charles Ryo MirCtore Wsmra AC Northrup-McMaton Freeman i Ricker Fotis Washington Gvernnmens Seventh Street Minnesota Avenue

Col Taylors Flop Signals Party Realignment

Emporia column notes Col David Taylor leaving the Republican party for the Democrats after chairing a county convention. He says the GOP left the masses for the rich and cites Chicago platform alignment. His move is seen as a warning sign of political decay and potential implications for upcoming elections.

Coonel Wavia Taylor Emporia Republican Party Kemporia Republican David Taylor New Democracy McKinley Republicas Suite CoBtal Hin Chicago Republicas Party Taylor Col Tavior Republess Col Taylor

Acre declares independence forms new South American commonwealth

A dispatch from Rio Janeiro reports that inhabitants of Acre, territory claimed by Brazil and Bolivia, proclaimed independence and formed a new South American commonwealth. The Acre question drew comment over alleged interference by American actor William Jennings Bryan.

New York Rio Janeiro Informa Mon Para Acre Breait Bolivia Bryan

Five miners die in dynamite blast near Carterville

An explosion at Margaret Mining Company’s mill near Carterville last evening killed five miners including David Sinclair of Duluth Minnesota and William Mersinore of Carterville. The blast occurred while dynamite was being prepared for a blast and debris and shock waves were felt miles away. The mill was a new plant owned by Henry Gilbert and located on the Asperican Hint Lead and Smelting land.

Joplin Margaret Mining Company Carterville David Sinclair Duluth Minn K. J. Robbins Mehry Gilbert William Mersinore Frack Huddieston Gilbert Cronogo Henry Gilbert Asperican Hint, Lead & Smelting Company

Gold from Cape Nome Arrives on Portland Steamer

The Portland arrived from Nome with sixty returning prospectors and $1.3 million in gold consigned to Alaska Commercial. The bulk of the treasure hails from the Cape Nome district and underscores the rush and wealth of the Klondike era.

Cape Nome San Francisco Portland Enowleske Alaska Commercial Company Cape Nome

Hungarian novelist Maurice Jokal to marry actress Avebei Nagy

London reports Maurice Jokal the 48 year old Hungarian novelist plans marriage to Avebei Nagy the Hungarian actress and sister of 1s according to the Vienna correspondent of the Daily Mail. The couple, linked to the cultural circle, are noted in casual society circles.

Merry London Maurice Jokal Vienna Daily Mall Avebei’ Nagy Gtr

Santa Fe Names J E Gorman to Succeed F C Gay

After 18 years with the Santa Fe system F C Gay resigns as general freight agent. J E Gorman of Chicago, assistant general freight agent, is named his successor and will assume duties September 1. Gay will devote time to mining interests including California copper and other properties.

F. C. Gay Santa Pe Railway J. E. Gorman Chicago Gorman Santa Fe State Journal Fray California Gay Aray Lawrence Union Pacific West Southern California Santa Fe Railway

Out Rates for Soldiers Endangered by Western Lines Pact

Western railroads informed by Southern Pacific that the plan to evenly distribute east bound troop traffic from San Francisco is unworkable. Agreement had fixed a 57.50 fare from Golden Gate to Kansas City, with Missouri river points to follow. After soldiers returned from the Philippines, some lines joined San Francisco brokers to cut rates from Omaha by about one third.

West Coast Sosipera Chicago Pacife San Franccisco Southern Pacific San Francisco Crate Kista Philippine En Paigners Ines Linea Golden Gate Grewha Karras City Missouri River Philippines Blin Omaha

National League Batterins Pitts and Chicago Scores Varied

Fragmented box score style summary lists multiple games with Batterins Pitts, Chesebro Sehri ver Boston, Meekin Borgen, and Chicago players Brsckitn Cogan Chance Rennedsy Farrett. In Louisville Dowling Zimbet Baltimore Naps Hobinnwon Cleveland Kansas City Minneapolis Buffalo Minneapolis game details include score by innings and lineups, with pitchers and batters named in a dense OCR-like block. Arkansas City Parsons game concludes with final score and key players listed.

Batterins Pitts Chesebro and Sehriver Boston Meekin and Borgen Chicago Brsckitn Cogan Chancemene Rennedsy Farrett Loulsville Dowling Zimbet Baltimore Naps Hobinnwon Cleveland

Baseball Notes and Transfers Stir Up National League Talk

The Pitteturg club seeks a first baseman as several teams discuss trades while a New York Philadelphia game set for late September may move to New York. Rumors swirl about players including Honus Wiesner and shifts involving the Phillies and Chicago clubs. Reports from San Francisco note Mrs. Phoebe Hearst denying plans to sell Home Stake mines.

Pitteturg Club New York-Phiadelphia Philadelphia New York McGraw Baltimore Tom Lynch Cvttain Ghoullons Tebeaui Jeft St. Laury Union Station Tig Xage Tebena Honus Wiesner Brooklyn Honus Hollus Hanlon New York Wipers Nive York Strasge Percetta Gumen Glints Cour Cour Straiett Teds Brookmvie Fer Oston Smdty Toston Oriales Phitadel Pinla Camne Nest Wieb Woo Brook Boston Washington Ana Robert Allen Indianapolis Tom Borns Fan Maanager Chicago Ables Philadelpha Alton Beneft Kale Harae Phillies Bob Bill AE Phiade Dow Cle Charlie Hickman Wites Bickmen Nelit Hun Biapte Haxi Fenner Smith Josey Burkett al Setback Chris Sin Mee Tiernan George van Haifren Buck Freeman Ducky Holmes Lupimarios McCresey Taien McClonkey Colonels Ducky Ralmaes Tek Caele Nick Towne Bas Abi Tajor Longue Hearst San Francisco Phoebe | Hearst Deadwood, & D Home Stake

New Santa Fe Coaches Offer Luxurious Finish

New Santa Fe coach cars under construction at Santa Fe shops near completion will rival Pullman standards. Four cars will feature quarter sawn oak trim, old gold plush, electric lighting, two seats per side of the aisle, and toilet rooms at each end with a smoking apartment. The fleet includes five streamlined cars built for comfort and style. Westinghouse brake mandate affects Russian lines for freight stock. W E McFarlin leaves Rock Island for D L&W as chief engineer. Engine S6 S12 to enter service. Conroe shifts to a sanatorium in New York. Spyder returns from Ft Madison. Engineer Kilty covers Rust’s run. Sam Ash aboard No. 6 replacing Meixker.

Santa Fe Pullman Company Ube Flight Palaees Ike Conroe Newton Dodge City New York James Spyder South Shops Ft Madison Kall Ty Rust Sam Ash Meixker

Red Tea Found in Bag Aids Mystery Trade

A cryptic note mentions a bag containing red tea from a distant source, hinting at an unusual trade mystery linked to a private collector and local merchants. The fragment references a possible shipment and questions the origin of the tea without naming individuals.

Judge Hilton Dead Ex NY Judge of Wealth and Mystery

Ex Judge Henry Hilton of New York died at 5:35 pm at his Saratoga country home Woodlawn Park. Survived by wife, daughter, and others, funeral plans pending in Saratoga Baratoga, burial in Greenwood. Hilton rose from modest beginnings to manage Stewart family affairs, advising A T Stewart on the Broadway block and later becoming a force in New York real estate and wealth.

Saratoga N. Y Henry Hilton New York Woodlawn Park Albert B. Hilton Horace Russell Bara-~toga Greenwood Hare Alexander Turney Stewart Ireland Iene Belfast Judge Hilton Ima Campbell & Cleveland Grand Street Prise Riette Stewart Campbell A. T. Stewart Chambers Street Broadway Manaquiz Ingal Elton Hilton Slater James H. Banker Presi- Get Bank of New York Court of Common Pleas Fourth Avenue Ninth Tenth Streets Inez Prince Nanin Judee Hithon Oniblows Garden Antagetia ‘Place John Wansmaker Binsteass Stork wWe Brewart Ye Vead Millou Hilton Ka Mer Muses Inch Patake Tde Hiton Milton Denning Hughray Titas Mellan aNual Fillton Duloss CERO ORL 9 Aubunt Mito Hugues & Cmn Judge Hilston Stewart m Dee Gene Henk Bony II Butler Parte Thirssx-fourth Street Ewrurt Massion Hue Dr. Thomas' Rteal

Tragic Train Disaster Hits City Rail Line

A passenger train derailed into the river Mapocha, wiping out many lives and causing widespread mourning. Emergency teams chase survivors and local authorities declare a period of mourning as the city reels from the catastrophe. A separate Portugal report notes plague measures as officials issue orders and prepare serum supplies.

Santiago de Chill Mapocha

Dead Hero Honored in Arkansas City Reunion Plan

Arkansas City hosts a reunion of the Western Soldiers Association at Riverside Park September 13 to 15. They honor the late Captain D. Hiliet of Coftegelito for his Philippine service and have issued a circular with a halftone portrait. Santa Fe offers round trip Philadelphia travel for 80.05 with extensions and side trips to New York Virginia and more. Tickets via T. L. King agent at 7% Kan. Ave in Wichita.

Arkansas City Western Soldiers’ Association Arkaca Sas City Kiliett Ecometmnder D. &. Hiliet Coftegelito Philadelphia Chicago New Yat Virginia Sante Fe Kenkas Pulate T. L. King Tepeka Kan L Wentverton Vk Lace

Vow of Excel lence Kid-ne-oda Kidney Remedy Ad

An ad promotes Morrow's Kid-ne-oda as a scientific kidney remedy developed after eighteen years of work. It claims to gently and directly aid kidneys and urinary system, restoring normal function. Testimonial from Mrs. J. M. Zimmerman of Topeka supports its efficacy, noting long kidney trouble and belief in a complete cure. Available as pills or tablets for sale at drug stores and Johnson Morrow & Co promotions.

Morrow Alice Mra J. M. Zimmerman Kansas Avent Topeka Kan Mitte Holliday Pring, Mengs John Morrow & Co Chamy Iets Springfield Obi

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