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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1899

Page

3

Choynski Touts Edge As Opponent Closer To Weight Match

Choynski and Australian Jimmy Ryan prepare for a Tuesday night bout in the Tribuake Athlete Association arena. Choynski, seeking a first time near his own weight, insists he has the edge in experience and form. He vows victory as he trains hard for the gong while discussing past matches and health.

Joe Choynski Jimmy Ryen Tribaque Choynski Choymici Etter Ols Dan Ver Meine Hyers

Exhibit Train Tour Ends With Pay Dispute

Railroad cars and an exhibit train faced a pay dispute when B and C refused to haul the band and pumpkins without extra pay. The Rock Island depot crowd grew large in the city before the incident in Chicago. Baltimore and Ohio balked at freight parity with other cars, forcing a tour derailment as lines could not agree on terms.

Syl Dinox Rock Island Chicago Baltimore & Obi New York Baltimore Whrn Hattimore& Ohio

Santa Fe to Move Division HQ to Colorado Springs

Denver dispatch reports K J Hawkins appointed depot taster at Colorado Springs. The depot soon becomes a major hub with expanded yards, new tracks, and headquarters moved from La Junta to Colorado Springs, reflecting growing Santa Fe rail operations and a Denver to Puccin double track plan.

Bante Fe Colorado Springs Denver K. J. Mawkins Thexir Sanita Fe Ricin Railroad Denker Yesterfas Cartain Lon Binree Aquarest Chicago St Luisa Hawkins Yas Rowky Dyer Santa Fe the Springs Satta Fey Gulf Mead Staek Santa Pe Division la Junta Puctin

Queer Case of Donahue Witnesses Amputation Pain

Conductor James Vonahue recounts phantom pains after his arm was crushed and amputated at Santa Fe hospital. Chief Surgeon Kayter notes a similar case where residual pain persisted post amputation. An employee with a severed hand later felt intense sensations caused by a pebble embedded in the palm, leading to further surgery and relief after the hand was burned.

James Vonahue Santa Fe Hospital Donghue Cepital Kayter

To Live in Denver F C Gay Plans Move

F C Gay, recently resigning as Santa Fe general freight agent, will relocate from Topeka to make Denver his permanent home. He favors the Colorado city and believes the move will allow him to attend to mining interests more effectively.

F.C

Mining interests pursue sale of California copper mine

A San Francisco mining note reports the Denser ore shipment from Mr. Gay's California copper mine is steady and profitable. Negotiations are under way for sale of the mine, with potential terms reaching at least three quarters of a million dollars.

Eecetel Mr. Gay California

BP and G Goes to Court Over Railroad Boycott

Kansas City Pittsboro Gulf railway receivers Samuel W Fordyce and Webster Withers won a circuit court restraining order from Judge Thayer. The twelve western railroads are enjoined from canceling joint rates or refusing shipments under August tariffs. September 21 was set to show cause why the injunction should not become permanent.

St. Louis Samuel W. Fordyce Webser Withers Kansas City, Pittsboro & Gulf Railway Thayer Chambers

Rock Island Brakeman Dies After Hunting Accident

Pratt Aug is killed while hunting plover near Rock Island. Harris, a brakeman, accidentally shot himself. load entered left arm. He died en route to hospital with wife at his side. Harris had arrived last week to replace Chats Huxtable.

Pratt Sarris Rock Island Pee Ratimad Ie Xan Harris Dileral

Wreck inquiry and oil trial plans dominate rail news

An investigation into Saturday evening wreck near Muncie outside Kansas City found the east bound engineer and conductor equally responsible. Union Pacific plans using crude oil to lay track oil tests on the Cheyenne Wells division. Santa Fe reports derailments near Wichita and Dale with wheat piled on tracks. Reserve Santa Fe engines Nos 11 and 17 are moved to service, with more housed engines readied for freight and passenger traffic.

Rock Island Epet Rock Island Muncie Kansas City Union Pacific Cheyenne Wells Denver Santa Fee Sixth Street Roundhouse

Rare Plant Collection Attracts City Interest

Harts Goodrich of the south offers one of the finest selections of choke flowers and plants in the city. The catalog includes a calladium or Stephanotype with huge leaves up to forty inches wide. Goodrich resides at 712 Topeka Avenue.

Harts Goodrich Anops Mr Goodrich Topeka Avenue

Brakeman Lorler to Denver Flight Amid Transit Notes

LAS VEGAS OPTIC notes a brakeman named Lorler expecting to go to Denver within a day or two. The report mentions traveler illness, conductor Greenteak, and a planned ride to El Paso, with engine 251 and Moran involved in western Kansas movements.

Lorler Ofates Denver Jake Bhuit Parconger Traverante Ahd Greenteak Paannger Teltigurinte Erectaner Brink Sandaatrret Albsrayerave Ee Silathbern Gancenger Rave Ae Ubcence Kde Catton el Paso Insiicor Moran Westren Kansas Aaster Tapsine

Unclear OCR Fragment Highlights Act of Congress Mention

Fragmentary text references in Albuquerque urgency and Raton context plus an act of congress. Content is garbled with many misspellings and lacks discernible events, names, or dates to summarize into a complete news item.

Garda Raton Congress

Railroad Notes Overhauls and Crews Missing Members

This week two engines will be broke in daily while crew changes occur. Jares Joned arrives from Argentina to replace Roandtier, and Andy Sroth takes a brief layoff. Traffic on the Santa is disrupted as one unit is off for a few days. Marceline line foreman Milt Player returns from vacation. Al Yotry enjoys vacation elsewhere while No 157 is broken in today by Beeler and M. Kelly. Jot Nicholas travels to Kalina for a two week inspection and victory. Fred Carson’s crew returns from a trip to Wana and the East. Norton Puyhe, the superintendent, is back from vacation in Colorado.

Argen Tine Roandtier Andy ‘Srotth Meee Arene Enor Round House Pireman al Yotry Agine No 157 Wes Beeler Kelly Colorado Nicholas Minetine Hope Kalina Fred Carson stiops+sand

War Paint Arapaho Attack Sparks Outbreak Fears

A band of Apaches in war paint arrives near Jerome prompting fear of renewed tribal conflict. Leaders purchase supplies and march toward a distant fort while violence erupts. Reports describe mutilations and killings as both tribes face possible extermination with no soldiers present to stop the tensions.

Jerome Aziz Hirome New Mexico

Thibet Travel Reports Opened by Amendsen and Bonin

Aug 2 Tacoma dispatch details a voyage by Amendsen and J Bonin into Chinese Tibet in the southwestern Lee Chuan Province. They describe poverty versus moral status, village structure, priest kings, and restricted travel. Nearby Chinese land purchases near Wu Ha anticipate a future port opening and foreign investment deals including Kobe water works and Morgan interests in Japan.

Tacoma Mili Chalsg Thin Plane Amendeenh Wain Lamaseri Chalag Iowa Amendsen Id Hung Chang Ei Han Chang Wu Ha Jila Woo Sung Earl Li Pekin Kobe American Tring Company J. Pierpont Morgan New York Japan Efforia

Aether Kills Himself Over False Report in Donegal

Dublin reports the Donegal sheriff M Sinclair killed himself after learning a daughter, 18, was drowned in another county. The tale proved false, sparking a countywide uproar. The author of the false report remains unknown. In Colorado news, Greely records a peak heat day with high temperatures and no notable incidents.

Dublin M. Sinclair Donegal

Belmont Writes Openly Declares L N Fighting Democracy

Belmont asserts the Louisville and Nashville railroad is opposing democracy. The statement accuses the railroad of anti democratic actions and implies political pressure on civic processes. No further names or dates are provided.

Letter Read Aloud Alleging Belmont Control of L N Railroad

A crowd in Elizabethtown heard Senator Goebel and others react as a letter read from August Belmont claimed the Louisville and Nashville railroad is orchestrating against democracy in Kentucky. Belmont’s letter, favoring Goebel’s adversaries and criticizing the railroad, cites investor and stockholder concerns and asserts political influence via publishing campaigns.

Louisville Elizabethtown Sana Gor Willa Goebel August Belmont Louisville and Nashville Railroad Goebel Blackburn Kenton Courier-Journal Ntba Yuna Adam Leuteville and Nashville Ratiront Company Ue Retmnants Grationacene Juan Ec Thre Lombigatie Heart Todd ‘Company Cleveland America Securities Commonwealth Ebery Misrath Tillivalie Aia Nanietin Ratiregas Shane Yiookhullers Europe America Stork Wise Hechilds Milton H. Smith Ethina A. Ku Ae Terprise L. & Nowe Atrituil

Susan B Anthony Abroad and Royal Etiquette Tales

Two Washington Post anecdotes recount Susan B Anthony meeting royalty and public figures during travels. The piece blends humor about etiquette, fatigue, and the suffrage leader’s influence while hinting at reactions from peers about her stamina and public role.

Washington Post Srasa B. Anthony Lennon Gibson Davy Lupcheot Chris Par Qucen Hane Bee Anthony Tod Snake

The Burlington Route a Good Rail road

The Burlington Route offers eastbound service from the Missouri River to St. Louis and Chicago with wide-vestibuled trains and free chair cars dining cars and Pullman sleepers. Northbound two daily trains to Omaha Sioux City St Paul. westward to Colorado and beyond with two great trains daily. 7000 miles of standard railroad.

Missouri River St. Louis Burlington Omaha Sioux’ City St. Paul Colorado Standard Railroad

Wellman Faithful Yet Frail Explorer Returns From Polar Trek

Walter Wellman leader of the Weilman Polar expedition arrives in Tromsoe Norway after returning from Franz Josef Land with his right leg injured by a fall into a snow crevasse. He recounts a perilous voyage, the loss of companion Ventzen, and plans to reach the pole, noting continued caution and future Arctic work.

Hull. Eng Walter Wellman Tromace Norway Franz Joseph Land Wellman Pole Mr. Wellman Travasoe Dune MA Ehixwood Prof Andree Cape Jackson Bald Baldwin Evelyn B. Baldwin Weather Bureau Cape Keller Fort McKinley Ventzen Bjervier Ares

Sick Women Advised to Seek Mrs Pinkham’s Advice

A letter praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for fibroid tumor relief. Mrs Vas Crert of Jenser City, New Jersey, credits the remedy with disappearance of the tumor and restoration of health after prolonged suffering and failed treatments from doctors.

New York Lydia E Pinkham Mas Vas Crert Lacquess Ave Jenser

London-bound mail boat party turns toward city

A York omnibus fragment describes a group arriving aboard the Ellorada, the Norwis mail vessel from Bergen to Hull. Mr Wellman attracts attention as the center of interest, while the Hull segment provides a formal send off. The party proceeds immediately to London.

London Norwison Bergen Hull Mr. Wellman Phelongers Hiss

Thatcher accused swindler tries to commit suicide in court

From London comes word of a man named Thatcher accused of deceiving citizens across cities to reclaim supposed funds. He allegedly attempted suicide after meeting his British wife and confiding their plight. His financial ruin and the dupes who sought refunds end with no money in hand.

New York London Thatcher Ohie Chicral Pum Thatcher Hie Dupes

G. A. R. Train to Philadelphia via Santa Fe Route

Santa Fe will run a special train to Philadelphia on September 2 for G. A. R. members families and friends attending the Thirty third National Encampment September 4 9. Round trip fare 330.55. Train includes Pullman palace and commodious chair cars. Topeka agent T J King provides a folder of information and mentions fares to New York Washington Ocean Grove Gettysburg and more.

Philadelphia Santa Fe Pullman Palace T. J. King Topeke New York Washington

Pope Pleads With French Scouts to End Revolt in Rome

Rome correspondent reports Father Marts, head of the Jeauita, meeting with Theops and others to urge French Scouts to moderate their stance and prevent further upheaval as events unfold in August.

Dreyfus India Theops Rome Bing Stalt Father Marts

Traveling Men Plan Attendance at Democratic Conference

A 19th century notice reports a Wichita Democratic delegation of about 100 traveling men attending a conference next Friday. Arrangements include Wichita speakers Leon Ware and others. The piece mentions Barer nga eS nacimacy and references various names and local firms connected to the event.

Wichita Tammany = ciety Wichia Democrate Utciner Leon Ware Bing Gio Gio. Ww Stubetlend W. Ho Witeon A. Z. Arnold & Bon A. J. Kane

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