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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1899

Page

6

New York Helps Out Stock Market Opening Rally

New York trading shows a strong opening session on the stock exchange with prices rising despite uncertainty. Investors react to early orders and Wall Street reports as gains spread across major issues amid cautious optimism and renewed buying.

New York Ter Stork Exchange Quath Batrense Iledines Steck London New York Exchange Wosius Ordeee Belpleue Revellery Coe ‘Ela Jounee Tm Londo

Missing Barge on Lake Superior Sparks Search Effort

Reports from Sault Ste Marie and Mink Die detail a missing Whaleback barge on Lake Superior. Three days into the search, authorities have not located the vessel or its crew. owners remain confident the barge will surface at anchor.

Saurie St- Marie Lake Superior Tieauainer Yvester Barca

Pillow fight contest ends tonight amid political rally

A fragmented report describes a pillow contest closing at noon with candidates Harvey Hudson Hamilton and Hughes in a tense local race. Brigadier General J White Hughes supports the event as political figures gather at Camp Mead Wien to rally supporters and prepare for the final round.

Harvey Anone Camp Aleer Camp Mead Wien Hurey Maorhine James Era Bortenne Jim Ber Alexander Alec Dinmarae Umain Faver GenHudeon AL Wuce Hudson

Pancake Flour Suit Moves Through District Court

Depositions have been taken in a pancake flour suit pending in the district court, brought by photopeics against the Fialsmen Yeast company. Mr Buckhey of the Trineka Milling Company and Mrs Schech are examined at Wortnes4 and Beutt, showing traveling representatives sold Russian health pancake hour to local sellers.

Sehoch Herbert Finckner WaTaki Hutchmeet Tak Abe Photopeics

After Gamblers Riot Prompts City Prohibitions

A garbled report notes suppressions and fines on gamblers last night. Prosecution actions target betting houses and players with mentions of fines and authorities pursuing further cases into the month.

Joplis Jhpll Ian Rabin Heuse Dupiin Dapete Munch Mtd Nea Houlette Tare Stud Paker Tororia Han Fui Amd Bambone

Death of pugilist ruled homicide in accidental bout

A jury ruled the death of Henry Neise following a Thursday night boxing match with Fred Bellerson at the Fourteenth Street theater was a homicide without intent. Witnesses described the fall and brain injury as the cause while ring officials and timekeepers faced inquiry.

Tole Drenry Fred Belierson Noles Opie Loule Nupdinen Nets Bitty Zackriz Charles Pitzmeraid Erin Charles W. Whit Teer St. Louie

Troops to Return to Fort Riley from Guba

Four troops of eighty cavalry are set to return to Fort Riley. Major Sven Miu enunty Empatheon and others lead the squadron. The move accompanies a broader troop redeployment with logistics arranged through New York.

Guba Washington Borig Gerinral Theoke Thaenrok Sven Mui Willems Yuu New York Sayre Iil Dole Fert Riley

Wreck of a Steamer Near Cove Island on Georgian Bay

News reaches Chicago of the Wig steel steamer Arthur Grile wrecked on rocks at the entry Cove Island over twelve miles from camp erciathin. Captain John Messy commands the vessel with four crew. The vessel valued at 225000 dollars lies aground under perilous conditions.

Georgian Bay Chicago Arthur Grile Entry Cove

Duel Threat After Gunpoint Count Demands Message Delivery

In Minneapolis on December 14 a count at gunpoint forced James F. Hiaine, secretary of the Minneapolis Wholesale Grocers' association, to deliver a document in person. The assailant demanded Blaine meet at sunrise at Minnehaha Park to discuss the matter, with the count directly challenging Blaine to a duel.

Minneapolie Mien James F. Hiaine James Tr. Biscine Minnneaportis Wholesale Grocers' Association Tudey Meyerdert of Prussia Blaine Minnehahe

Castro Holds His Own In Faced Insurrection Report

Wrahinevan dispatch notes Dec 165-1 that S Minister Loomis al Cararas cites the Baie department claim President Cas tro's Torres defeated insurrectionists under Gen Hernan dez. Details are unclear but belief centers on Meracalbo as Hernandez held that town last.

Castro Wrahinevan 1. S Loomis al Cararas Baie Department Torres Hernandez Meracalbo

Kansas House Bills Introduced on Urban and Indian Territory Aid

The Kansas House introduced bills by Mr Bowersook proposing a public building at Lawrence with a $7000 appropriation for site and building costs. Mr Curtis offered a measure to extend force in Indian matters across certain Arkansas Territory regions to enable corporate and aid provisions.

Kansas Washington Bowersook Ofansas Lawrence Curtis Arkansas

Washington Debates Currency Bill in Quiet Senate Session

The December session opened with a lengthy general debate on the currency bill. Senators Mabon and Levy spoke for passage while others criticized the opposition and recalled the memory of President Hayes. A joint resolution urged belligerent rights in South Africa and asserted U.S. neutrality.

Washington Mabon Pag Sibley Fitegerald iI Clark Toomer Hayes Siny Heyes Africa Senate Ani Kho United States Hettain Bilaowld Wasarnh Breland

Quay's Case Taken Up In Senate Privileges Panel

Washington hearing on the Quay seat in the Senate follows disputes over constitutional representation and the governor's appointment power. Attorneys argue the legislature must fulfill duties to seat a senator, while officials dispute authority and eligibility amid broader Pennsylvania political tensions. Englishman Arrested in New York warrants target Percival Stewart and Francia Wolf Brown linked to Investors entities and grand larceny charges.

Washington Dwe Sezisiar Joey Ue Senate Ia Ees Jenny Tikin Wtorner Pennsylvania Pernsyvania Foener Mtr Quay Thar Carson George Whartan George Whartan Terpeghete W. J. Brennen Pitts Smatuerd McElkin Soverelza New York Percival Stewart American Investors’ Treat American Investors Company The Financial Agency Company Granite State Provident Raseersthan Francia Wolf Brown

Minnesota Football Captain Elected At Minneapolis Club

Bert Paes, center rush for the University of Minnesota, was elected captain of the team for the next two seasons at a Minneapolis club meeting tonight. Paes has two years remaining of college eligibility and will lead the squad through upcoming campaigns.

Minnesota Minneapolia Minn Der Bert Paes Rush University of Minnesota Tears of & Danuwet Minneapolis Tonight Page

Crushed Man Dies After Train Wreck Near Nemaha Iowa

A man identified as Fredericn Parling, brother of A J Barting, president of the Chicago Milwaukee 51 Park road, was crushed under a work train wheel at Nemaha Iowa. He fled the scene after his injuries.

A. J. Bartiog Milwaukee Paut Road Nemaha Iowa

Senator Matthews Trial Amid Banking Law Charges

The McPherson case unfolds over Senator Matthews facing accusations of violating banking law by taking deposits while knowing the bank was failing. State witness Tank Commissioner John W. testified the bank would struggle to repay as closure neared, and Matthews sought to obtain funds by pressuring losses to be absorbed by his connections. Witnesses, including A. Dwelle, noted the First State bank held about $10,000 at opening.

Matth McPherson State Tank John W Canis Artsebe Hoyat Mathews Clark Mathews Hreidenthal First National Bank Stite Bank E. Dwelle First State Bank

Justice Near Topeka Reaping a Harvest

Court records in Topeka detail a case led by Justice Nagle concerning a Santa Fe shopman and disputed rent payments. Jurors and attorneys clash over continuances while a verdict orders payment of a substantial sum and injunctions limit further actions. The sparse fragments reference Topeka Saint Paul and local proceedings with ongoing legal maneuvering.

Topeka Bilt Santa Fe Forgin Nagie Caikland Lynas Slorex Galens W. Whitware Oper Bitormes Atehism Topeki and Sart Peraiekd Company Justice Nagle Nagle M& Motion Islers Nagle Perusal Nagle Perusal To Allow Tie Mntien Nuele Santa Po

Mysterious robbery steals five diamonds and a valued opal

Mrs. Siegfried reported a noon theft at her home on Tyler Street, missing five diamonds and an opal valued around 400 dollars. Jewelry included a scarab setting and a second ring. police and sheriff's officers investigate with no leads yet. Mr. and Mrs. Siegfried recently moved to Topeka from Massachusetts.

Mes Chariex W. Sivatried Tavelfth Tyler Streviv Prides, Mes Stegfrird Santa Fe Siegfried Louse Mra Siektrieg Schatfinid sAxe Kale Charies Amati Pillee Sheriff's Om

Not That Kind Of A Fight Sam Radves Suppressed An English Analogist

Sam Radges in England contrasts American sympathies amid war talk. He reads a report about a battle, cites the British as tricking soldiers, and quips about the Marquis of Queensberry rules. An Englishman reacts with laughter and discomfiture.

Sam Radves Sam Radages England Starmbere Radges Radecs Fadges Engustiman Mer Queensbury Mer Hadges

Christmas Ship Sails With Passengers and Goods

The Lucania departed New York for Lac erponk carrying many passengers and valuable cargo. The article notes a Christmas voyage with a special concert by Mist Northrup and Topeka artists, praising Miss Northrop's talent and Parsons’s dramatic performance.

Lucania New York Dee. M Cucaria Buratie Carrind Mist Northrup Topeka Prof Parsons Miss Northrop

Dublin Protest Grows as Trinity Honors Clash with Chamberlain

News from Dublin describes rising nationalist tension as gatherings planned for Monday clash with Trinity College over honors to Mrs Chamberlain. Calls for demonstrations by Irish Socialist Republican party and opposition to Mr Chamberlain intensify amid clashes and warnings from Cadogan and others.

Dublin Trinity College Chamberlain Engan Irish Socialist Republican Party Gatacre Stormberg Ministéraliet Chari Ama

Entire floor for Hanna under Philadelphia convention plan

Within half an hour of the national committee deciding to hold the convention in this city telegrams poured in for rooms. Hanna requests an entire floor of the Hotel Bell Vue with other leaders also reserving rooms. Officials plan funds and arrangements to seat at least 18,000 in the Schuylkill river convention hall in West Philadelphia near the hotel district.

Philadelphia National Committee Washington Republican National Hanna Bell Vue de- Det Platt New York Odell Hoovevelt West Philadelphia Betel District

Convention Picked Philadelphia For 1904 Republican Meet

Washington reports the Republican national committee chose Philadelphia to host the convention on June 12 after a ballot where Philadelphia led followed by Chicago and New York. Contested votes and a sudden recast did not change the result. Delaware and other states raised questions about delegations while subcommittees were formed to prepare arrangements and literature.

Washington Philadelphia National Republican Committee Chiesa St Louis New York Ariineira Hotel Hunhu Foraker Chieles Te Kurtz National Centmitteernsas Ohio Wolcott Ipkosty Ote Chiesag St. Louia Chicama St. Tula Windy City of the Lake Chicago Jai Ison Fron Hlinvis Chicaxa Quaker City White House Delaware Son Fve Hanen Money Maine Gong Fichita Simin Grewon District of Columbia

Gillett Debts Highlight Cattle Plunder Case

Creditors of Grast G. Gillett the Hianea cattle plunderer will recover little from claims even if they hold first mortgages. A conference of attorneys in Davie county at the Coaten House discussed a number of Suite Droweht cases. James MM. Johnson of St. Joseph attended, representing many creditors.

Fkanses Deuai Grast G. Gillett Hianea Gillett Coaten House Davies County James MM. Johnson St. Joseph

Gillett’s Holdings Studied Amid Financial Fallout

Mr Johnson discusses Gillett’s assets from five hundred thousand to one hundred thousand, noting the likely large losses from judgments and expenses. He cites a $45,000 judgment with $15,000 spent on cattle care and legal costs, and mentions Gillett’s dairy business in Chihuahua.

Gillett Johnson Iitisatiog Gllett Mir Johnson Chihuahwa Topexa Mexico Grant

Coinage Finished for Lafayette Memorial Fifty Thousand Dollar Bill

ALL COINED Philadelphia December 16 The coinage of the 50000 yette dollar at the United States mint for the Lafayette memorial commission has been completed. Money will be sent to commission members in Chicago under the care of the United States express company. The commission will offer subscriptions to the public at two dollars each until a date to be decided, when any remaining dollars will be sent to the Paris exposition.

Philadelphia United States Mint Lafayette Memorial Commission Chicago United States Jixpress Company

Brooklyn Wins the Race Manila voyage report

Brooklyn arrives at Manila today after winning a long race from this country. New Orleans sailed from Singapore today en route to Manila four days behind Brooklyn. Kansas postmasters changes announced including Northfield Sherman county and Brumby update. Lieut Brumby condition worsened. Philadelphia reports the largest cargo of sugar ever arriving by steamship, 7,580 tons from Samarang on the British vessel Indus, valued around $500,000 with duty over $150,000.

Brooklyn Washington Manila New Orleans Bligapore Philadelphia India Samarang

Wheat and market reports from Chicago trade day

Wheat and corn openings mixed amid light demand with some selling pressure. Provisions steady to weaker as traders gauge export interest and storage implications while receipts size hints at market direction for cattle and hogs.

Ciicage Iatae Benrish Ah Bisins South Afrion Lael Senne Morekeners Elters Aril Pratt Sdppert Bulge Dover

Market News and Receipts from New York and Liverpool

Fragmented market notes cover cattle and hog receipts, shipper shipments, and prices at Produce Market. References to New York trading, London open, Pacific and Northern Pacific expectations, cotton and poultry prices, and general market sentiment amid mixed activity. Names appearing include Joseph, Arthur Josef, and various market indicators across commodities and securities.

Joseph's Tips New York London Fundis Holler Bs Pacific Keene Bidi Margolis Ieany Prine Paciic Arthur Josep

Corresident JF Hamer Oress Wicber Unidas Bout Frade

Corresident JF Hamer is linked to a trade dispute with Unidas over a contested deal. The case involves Oress Wicber as a cited party and centers on agreement terms, compliance questions, and potential remedies sought by both sides. Proceedings detail timing, locations, and regulatory references affecting the dispute.

JF. Hamer Oress Wicber Unidas

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