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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1899

Page

5

DREAMERS FOR SHEEPSHEAD BAY RACING CARD

A mixed report from Sheepshead Bay details starters and jockeys for an upcoming meeting led by Charactac as a likely favorite. Trainers and owners including James Rowe and Keene are noted, with track conditions varying and several horses showing strong workouts amid muddy surfaces the day prior.

James BR. Keene Spencer James R Keene Virginia Garis John McCafferty Brown Starke Isshanden Clawson James Rowe Charortac Suramen Sheepshead Tay Chaenttiac Teogthe Chaterpac Deultet Comipanion Guiden Knight of Tinades Towettier Gulden Ag Picky David Garrick Aix Gravesenit Eugene Laich Bramble Jorker Birite Weven Jong Suchas Pot Eg & Boy Water Xing

Bertillon Demonstrates Forensic Techniques In Court

M. Bertillon continues his courtroom demonstration comparing the Durdereau and Comparisat documents. He shows how rules in copyist work could imitate murders, noting that accused must be proven to have committed acts, not merely denied. The scene draws laughs as the witness argues the practicality of phenomena in cryptographic methods and forensic inks.

Stouni Dreyfus Thie Savas M. Bertilion ML Labor Br. Bertillon Bordercounger Bertilion Witt Dorens Cal Jouaust Binsky M. Bertillon Durdereau Leanise Brey Tow M. Herilion Bderdereau Charuhe Midi P'Ormescheville Tir Eesfud

Spirit in 4 Strangeland from the London Star

A London Star excerpt recounts the Hiroshima grave of a British naval officer named Lake. It notes Meiji era events, burial by Captain St John, and later peasant care, with monks’ offerings and a lone monument funded by locals. A humorous domestic aside concludes the item.

London Star Hicgo Hiroshima Japan Sylvis Lake Fell Sylvia Terwaki Baemon

Topeka Snapshots of City Life and Happenings

A jumble of Topeka notes reports on theater entrances gas lamps and porch plants. Mentions Dr G J Mulvane in Chicago Elks opening Beacon social Topeka boys finishing school two weeks left and local judges opinions anticipated. Also notes Burns relatives court cases rail plans and lakeview water lilies with several local names and events sprinkled throughout.

G. J. Mulvane Chicago Crawford Theater Elks Topeka HJ. Adams Sansas Bankasia Arivers Marit Coy Hetoy Alford Lawrence Lieutenant Alford Wilson Senki Funele Munson Spear Peat Yeni Arnold Balding Estat Inekitaince Eine Orteh Ya Fopeke Amana Eincheit Alfred Aled Bate University Ek Gankeht Ty Mareheil Cookesmann Charles Curtis A. Reoguere Manios Thompsonville Forspadgh Wallore

Industrial institute catalogue issued for term training youths

The Industrial Institute issued its term catalogue printed by the public press. It notes a focus on training of poor children in industrial pursuits. Edward Stephens serves as superintendent with Joab Molvane as president.

Tole Industrial Institute Pup Ta Banas Avenu Peeto Edward Stephens Joab Molvane

Not to Pour Farm Relative Denies City Attorney Statements

A letter to the State Journal from a relative of Mrs. Peat rebuts charges about her family. The writer claims care for the elderly couple with nurses, no charges or remuneration, and asserts Police Matron Tharpe and Hale failed to fulfill promises while praising Hale as the right man for the role.

Ave Tharpe Hale

Wealthy rancher Spradling shot by Cowboys near Fairview

W J Spradling a powerful Chloride cattleman was killed by Cowboys after threatening Miss Nellie McKinstry. The woman, later healed, had come from Marilyn Indiana to be Spradling’s housekeeper. No motive is clear.

W. J. Spradling Hngle Sprathing Spratling Siz Buffete Mariyn Ind

Topeka Boy's Record Attends Two Wars in Manila and Santiago

James H Hope corporal in company B of the Fourth regulars returned to Topeka after serving in both the Santiago and Manila campaigns. Born in Kansas 26 years ago, he describes hard fighting, loss of men, and the regiment's transfer from Tampa to Savage, with pride in the Pishting Fourth. He plans to stay at his father's house on East Tenth Avenue.

Manila Santiago Topeka Rome James H. Hope Manta East Tenth Avenue Ho Hope Hope Idaho Ft. Sheridan Sinois Tampa Florida Savage el Caney New York Suez Canal Bmanila San Francisco de Marabon Andi San Francisco

Deputy Prescott Reports Heat Drying Kansas Grass

Deputy United States Marshal FE A. Prescott returns from Ness City Kansas after a trip across the plains. He notes hot winds and drying conditions threaten forage and grass, with signs of drought. He warns recent rain is unlikely to change the dry spell soon.

United States FE. A. Prescott Kansas Ness City Mr. Prescott

Plague Reports in Astrakhan Raise Regional Alarm

Berlin reports from the North German Gazette note twenty cases of plague in Astrakhan, capital of the Russian government of the region. The brief dispatch signals a health scare as authorities monitor the outbreak and potential spread.

Astrakhan Berlin Anth

Leavenworth Shooting Tournament Ends In Championship Fight

At Leavenworth August 2 the shooting tournament concluded with a late championship bout between Marty Koehler of Unacity and Frank Hodges mayor of Olathe for $300. The event list included ten regular contests with winners Koehler and Hodges or Sexton and others. Plague appears in China with bubonic outbreak in New Chwang, not yet serious but feared to spread to Tientsin and beyond.

Leavenworth Kan Marty” Koebler Unacity Hodges Olathe Koehler Weight China Tien Tsin New Chwang Tien Psi North

The Remington Ride and Dreyfus in Modern Times

The piece notes parallels between Dreyfus persecution and contemporary trials. It mentions Remington typewriter use at the Kemnes trial and criticizes the court’s potentially limited impartiality. It also references The Indien society of the Pirates church hosting a Friday park bake sale for Ingleside.

Remington Dreyfus Dreyfus Renda Weiling Kemnes Perhepy Indien’ Society of the Pirates Ingleside

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