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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1899

Page

6

Revival Fair Debate Prompts State Exhibition Plan

At a September meeting of commercial interests a revival of the old exposition plan was urged. Frank Peter suggested a stock show during fair week and a midwinter event. speakers argued for boosting rural prosperity, funding, and a statewide fair with new buildings.

Topeles Peter Severn U Tleigk Ieee Vena Porte Bertin Devus Joab Miller Andersen McAtew Asmeinifon Aneviing Fort Worth Juseo Poliant Wells Eater Labonte Jasan Vist

Moderate Indulgence in Coffee Triggers Severe Reactions

Frances Moa of Kansas City Missouri describes years of debilitating headaches and nausea tied to coffee. She details personal trials with multiple attempts to quit, noting improvement after stopping coffee and avoiding strong fumes, and credits abstinence with restoring her health.

Fragmentary Latin era theater notes and figures in a diary fragment

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a theater event or lecture titled Haute fale and The Gil of the Jecture with names like Chas and Soria Grule. It references an exhibition or lecture wind and a figure named Cab ne eme owed Wo lay, with scattered phrases about attendance and capacity. The text is uneven and lacks coherent narrative.

Cartier Phorumegthich Colbie Lequin

Train Kills Finer Slatten Near Pauline Station

Finer Slatten was killed about 12 20 pm when struck by an east bound passenger train near Pauline. The second section of No 4 was late and the station men knew nothing of the train. Slatten, who lived near Klehteouth and Harrison streets, died after attempts to escape. The accident halted the train and responders rushed the injured to a distant location.

Finer Slatten Binner Pauline Blatter Bet Bhp Alroiat Chiles Wmiewtt Hortai Slarten Klehteouth Jiarison Street Wits Twestoall Staten i

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Notices

A corrupted list details multiple property transfers including Tours Borges to Abraham Holliday for 200, Boswell BVeHow to Cullense EI addition, Erk! Ericken and wife Joe Ritwin Newmen at 1.0, and Owen Ris se for 21,000 comprising lots 2900 to 22 Inclusive on Buchkanao Street. Additional entries show Mary Howart to A A Thurcias 2500 and Benjamin P Clank to I Hh Martin 6000 plus other transfers at Crane Street and surrounding blocks.

Borges Abraham Holliday Seethon Ghike Pereie Blake Boswell Ericken Joe Ritwin Newmen Jewell Ty Heres Filker Lola Des Avegge Millieth Shawnte Willan Lane Street A. Studer J. Bedlette Tote Monrne Parafyore Pepo Aion Rockey Wire Owen Risse Buchkanao Quinton

North Topeka Society Notes and Local Notices

North Topeka column items from Kimball Printing describe local society news. Mrs Aaron Sheetz improves after illness while Sarah Hernstein returns from Kansas. A Parker Jainnoss Fountain Pen is highlighted as a Christmas gift. Local shop Jeffers & James advertises magazines and discounted goods. announcements include weddings, travel, and a Knox Smith marriage with details on ceremony, attendants, and future home.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Mies Sarah Hernstein Eventius Kansas Aaron Sheetz Parker Jainnoss Jeffers & James Jeffers Ckinpa Altman Matthey Mitchell Olnite Smitchell van Buren Street Lindt Jackson Street Enis Sadler Coorseis Black Sox Narmar Dee Wes Tvarutne

Bowman’s Bear Farm A Wild West Tale From New York Sun

Near Urimh California a Bowmans family ranch became famed for raising bears for market. Mrs Bowman's husband and sons faced animals and waste land as pioneers of the coast range, with stories of hunting, old tavern beginnings, and the harsh toll of frontier life.

New York Sun Urimh Cal St Vie Bog Bowman Rujwe User P Fumenio Whittren

The Mary Bear of the Mountain Mystery Tale

A long fragment chronicles a frontier figure named Mary Bear, surviving Indian attacks and enduring exile. It depicts her moving through Mentovine County, enduring raids, and a legendary climb to a mountainside pinnacle where she is said to have touched the Fountain of Eternal Youth. The text blends myth with rough biographical notes about her bravery and trials, including a bear-skin tale and a stark frontier setting.

Fordéer Brennan Ue Pikes Hurmlwldt Rowf Federal Mentovine Martin Turing Mary Hordenin Tolan Shuple Muaunlei Heiddon Howmas

Senate Votes to Adjourn for Christmas Holiday Break

The Senate tabled the Metiat Thuraly motion and agreed to a Christmas holiday adjournment on December 1, with reconvening in January. Debate touched on Philippine questions and readiness of committees, but the motion to lay on the table passed 20 to 8.

Washington Aledrich Hale Alyourment Pethicrewa Palippine Repubiic Philirhines Chui Pethicrew Pelt Senate

After the Jointists on the North Topeka Campagne

Police moved through North Topeka yesterday arresting Ed Curtis Seti Fistis M Van Hore Twn and James Kiley amid a street clash. Officers seized a penthouse of furniture and other items as part of the operation, with drunkenness and related charges noted.

Topeka Ed Curtis Seti Fistis M. van Hore James Kiley Fifth Street Kiley Place Austin Somme

Tracks in Snow Tie Robbery Suspects

Tracks in fresh snow led police to a house near the rock stand where McCorkhill of 2122 North Van Buren reported his clothing line torn open at night. A portion of the stolen clothing was found and Albert Green and Magele Green were arrested.

McCorkhilt van Buren Streve Mernise McCorkhill Albert Green Alvert Magele Green

Fragmented World War II era drug and peppered claims notice

A garbled telegram style note discusses a trial and alleged statements about medical cures. It references pepper, pills, and claimed treatments, with mentions of physicians, a Bennett’s book, Green Stamps, and a Pharmacy Association. The piece blends dubious medical assertions with product pitches and local shop names.

Senate committee reshuffle echoes party priorities in Washington

The Republican Senate adopted committee membership changes detailing chairmanships and key assignments across finance, civil service, commerce, public health, and other panels. Names such as Beveridge, Depew, McComas, Keen, and Stewart appear in numerous leadership roles amid a broad reorganization.

Washington, Dec. U Senate Committee On Finsece Aubrocriatians Warrins Fetmore Care Asin Deva Thone Ware Pairban Comingtonian Sinson Depew Petar Chemin Hawies Wcallium Persia Wellington Ontingrot Expancer Kean Seat Cratatere Mocdmber Civil Surgice Lager Chotemag Spee Eneemie McCuimber Abistrict of Columbia Stewart, Wallingth Paucation MoComus Ciel Sarvici Ross Alverie Fuster Torast Beveridge Carer Meborhis Depew Geological Wurvey Sean Sewell Pines Netsor Abtairs Thurston Nelson, Baker Quiries McCumber Farnie Tajanis Zurto Bigs A Poteker Gallingery Ter Palrianke Sion Medlerias Patents Pritchird McComas Philoninen Tira Ctnise al 2 Yo Benize Tens Hale, Davis Protich Mereide Bee Thattoffiers Erking Bibie- A Price McCurrins Puble Dalidings Apis Ehainema Sive Pubic Health Spiener Peted Taser Vubie Wate Clark PortelLeas Ttulinonde Ha Wey, Wietnoo Canina Palebanke Cuba eCatin SiArioi Cullom Davis Chinier Bosuner Maringyrmtvil Hoar Wetmore Faeter Cimber Conic Chatr Proctor Iansbroumhy Laois Jonah links—Keen Papier Sven Indkin Lands Charmi

Santa Fe Directors Elect Old Officers and Executives

The Santa Fe directors this afternoon elected the old officers. Aldace P. Walker of New York as chairman. Edward F. Haley of Christa as president. D. Retina of Chicago as first vice president. Paul Morten of Chicago as second vice president. Wilder of Tapeku as secretary and treasurer. J. Deming of New York as assistant secretary. H. W. Gardiner of New York as assistant treasurer. Victor Morawets as general counsel. E. D. Kenna as general solicitor of Chicago. C. Whitehead of Chicago as general auditor. P. Whitehead of New Orleans as comptroller. Price Waterhouse Co. named independent auditors in New York. Executive committee includes Aldace F. Walker, Benjamin Cheney, Milward Naiaes, Edward P. Ripples, Thomas P. Fowler, B. Satiers Hayes, Victor Morawets.

Santa Fe Tollows Alduce FP. Walker New York Edward F. Haley Christa D. Retina Chicago Paul Morten Wilder Tapeku J. Deming H.W. Gardiner Victor Morawets E. D Kenna I. C. Whitehead Chicam Pia P. Whitehead New Ork Price Waterhouse Co Executiv Aldace Fe Walker Benjamin Cheney Milward No Iaibes Edward P. Riples Thomas FP. Fowler Bi Satiers Hayes

Democrats Move To Oust Taylor In Kentucky Contests

In Frankfort on December 14 the state Democratic party central committee in secret session voted unanimously to seek a legislative contest to remove Governor and Lieutenant Governor Taylor. A five member committee including ex Governor J B McCreary was appointed to investigate alleged irregularities by minor candidates in filings and report later in the day.

Precautionary Health Steps Urged Over Chickenpox Vaccine

The city board of health should be encouraged to pursue vaccination efforts despite an opinion by Attorney General Dawes overturning the board’s enforcement power per Godard. The board’s precaution remains wise, and the public should follow its orders as far as possible.

City Board of Health Godard Dawes Board of Health

Deaths and Funerals of Charles Spooner Baby

Charles Spooner aged 11 months, son of Mr and Mrs F A Spooner, died at home 7 Chamber Street. Funeral held this afternoon at 2 from Third Presbyterian Church. No further reliable details could be confirmed from the damaged text.

Charles Spooner F. A. Spooner Chamber Street Third Presbyterian Church

Widow letter defends Yoeman trial in Jackson case

Mrs Lena Belle Jackson widow of David D Jackson writes to the State Journal to state Yoeman was tried and convicted for her husband’s killing not tied to his brother’s troubles. She describes shock at his sentence and regrets the事件 but asserts she seeks no sympathy.

The State Journal Lena Baile Jackson David T. Jackson S. E. Yoeman Toeman Mr. Yoeman Yoeman David D. Jackson Youman Lena Belle Jackson

Boycott of the Sun debated at Detroit AFL gathering

Delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention in Detroit debated resolutions on the New York Sun boycott, endorsing a Sun defense of labor rights and urging a sweeping boycott if the Sun company does not relent. Speakers criticized Judge Hookstaver’s order against O Rourke, and a parade of other labor measures was adopted or debated.

Detroit Mich American Federation of Labor New York Sun Lootout Compmities Detroit Trades Counceil Sun Frente of Humanity Sun Corporation Evening Sun Ohourke New York Bookstayer New York Supreme Court Gall Winwman Aed Natonal Union Judes Hookstaver O'Rourke FW. Palm- Sr Pbbic Federation Pacific Coast

Rich ore ore car records at Omaha and Grant Smelter

Denver December ore shipment from Cripple Creek Isabella mine yielded gold value of 5000 dollars per ton totaling about 200000 dollars. A stock car surpassed five thousand w talon ton. Total ore value across two cars estimated between 200000 and 525100. Earlier Moble Gibson held Colorado’s richest ore car record. A Bonasza ore car from Melita Gibson once returned 113000 dollars at the Smelter.

Denver Omaha & Grant Isabella Cripple Creek Moble Gibson Colorado Melita Gibson Kaye

Topeka Visit Tied to Santa Fe Meeting Shuffle

D R Francis former Interior secretary and ex Missouri governor with John Scullion, a St. Louis railroad booster, are in Topeka for the Santa Fe annual meeting. Francis and Scullion head a group that recently broke with Santa Fe over the St. Louis, Colorado line. Old Santa Fe directors met at 3 pm and were ousted, replaced by backers of the new company.

D. R Francis Interior Envernor Missouri John Sculll St. Louis Topeka Santa Fe Francis Mr. Scullion Ances City Colorido Il Sante Fe

Watson Wounded in Washington War Report

Lieut Watson who organized and commanded the Macaheb semits was seriously wounded in the foot. Amputation is probable. Washington cable dispatch notes the injury as the war department receives the report from Gen Otis. The item reflects wartime casualty reporting with limited details.

Watson Washington Otis War Department Lieut

Fighting Editor Col Anthony of Leavenworth Times Remembered

A fragmented obituary style record recalls Col Anthony, veteran editor of the Leavenworth Times and ally of the Kansas anti slavery fighters. It recounts his Civil War duels with Col Jennison, injuries including a severed horse hair, and a near death in a street duel. Also noted are bankruptcy filings and a series of assorted 1900 era financial and stock market notes.

New York World Dane HR Anthony Susan West Col Leavenworth Times Kansas Mi Or Jennison Red Leg Guer Tila Col. Anthony Jennison Leavenworth Cal Anthony Col Anthony Wash Sinks Lux Goodby Goodby

New York Money Market and Grain Prices Bulletin

A December market roundup notes steady money market rates in New York with treasury and certificate offerings, plus sugar, cotton, and wheat activity. It lists prices for grains, oats, corn, and futures in various markets and references regional traders and banks.

Chicago Fureiaiy News Ciaraeter Creemeniis Price Nebraska Bern Sue Fenders Takimi Fuiglieh

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