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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
7
The Menor Hr Ape Dairymysie Com edy company staged a lively Montreal show with strong performances by Mr. Dalrymple and Mr. Murex Kinkwlay. Critics praised originality and the ensemble's energy while noting lavish sets and energetic crowd reception.
The notice describes holiday excursion fares on the Illinois Route with a single round-trip price and travel between Memphis and southern points, detailing dates such as December 50 and January 1 for return validity. It lists stations and routes, including Fort Seote and Piowds, and notes tickets are issued for trips to be completed by late December and after.
A garbled chronicling from WW P Farretty notes a snowy scene in Chinute Pork with references to Willam Fish and Christentente trees, holly, and mistletoe. The piece drifts through names, places, and events, including Topeka, Karens City, and local notices, ending with scattered references to schedules and public matters.
The passage contains garbled OCR from a historical newspaper page with scattered fragments about people places and events. The text lacks coherent narrative, names, dates, or a clear event to summarize into a concise news item.
New York dispatch details shifting battle lines as British generals maneuver to relieve pressure on Free States. Reports describe tunneling operations, river crossings, and planned feints to threaten Boer lines. Mentions Lord Methuen and General Freugh with emphasis on supply lines and forward thrusts toward strategic towns.
In a city meeting Governor Poynter presided as speakers urged a strong protest against any alliance between the United States and Britain. Resolutions condemned support to British authorities and called for aid to the South African republics, echoing sentiments of sympathy for the Boers and opposition to imperial actions.
A Washington dispatch describes a Manila battle trap in which American troops faced hidden sharp stakes. Four men of Company T, 19th Infantry, entangled in a narrow trench were wounded when a sharpened stake struck Private Peter Kael's leg, ending his service. The report notes occasional traps in enemy lines but few serious injuries, and mentions a wartime remedy and a patent salve later promoted as a cure-all.
Sir Francisco Crocker vice president of Southern Bell denies reports of a complete Crocker stock sale to the Speyer syndicate. He says cash not yet paid and Crocker guardians will stay in control until payment and formal negotiations settle. J. W. Markey and D. C. Mitts named as potential successors, but not confirmed.
Fragmentary North Topeka column notes social events illnesses births travel and church activities. Items include attacks of Cuban chickenpox reports of local visitors and residents, a funeral in Rochester Cemetery, and various household movements and neighborly notices.
New York presbytery postponed any motion in the Dr Arthur McGiffert case dealing with doctrinal charges. A meeting is planned for next Monday and expectations run toward dropping the bars as occurred in a prior case. An appeal to the General Assembly seems possible. Meanwhile, a separate item notes the end of a miners strike at Nanticoke with church bells and steam whistles cheering the conclusion.
A Narrowsburg resident George Armour reported catching a wall-eyed walleye in the Delaware River during the week, noting the fish’s unusual shape and markings. The tale describes local fascination, prior sightings by Barnet and others, and attempts to display the specimen in Narrowsburg with details on habitat and fishing methods.
A chaotic Philadelphia North American piece recounts a burglary incident where a man’s voice for help echoes from a well and a resident, Snyder, investigates with a revolver. The tale follows the imprisoned burglar Dinnie Sullivan and the uncertain escape from a cold cellar as authorities later document his history and trials.
James Holcrow a 32 year old night clerk at the Waverly hotel and lodging house on Eighth avenue and Twenty first street was shot at 3 30 this morning and died minutes later. Martin Sweeney a waiter 16 is arrested by Chief Devery at the scene. Sweeney fired the revolver and Holcrow died from wounds to the heart and lungs after attempting to speak. Police believe the killing stemmed from a refused room request.
Classified ad style listing shows multiple items for sale including sewing machines stoves tables lamps and watches. Mentions cheap cash sales and various locations such as Kansas Avenue and Go light street with scattered minor typographical errors and incomplete phrases.
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