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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1899

Page

5

Swindling Gang Foiled in Wire Tapping Scheme

Chicago detectives raided a West Side hotel suite and arrested three men linked to a bold wire tapping scam that lured victims with resistance boxes offered as a quick path to profits. The operation allegedly fleeced an alderman of about 4000 and involved at least seven principals, with others sought.

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Dynamite In A Bag Causes City Scare In New York

Italian worker Pasquale Grillo employed by the New York Velaphone Company boarded a train at Williams Bridge with a bag that exploded into a large quantity of dynamite. A patrolman tapped the bag triggering a near explosion. Grillo was jailed on a city ordinance charge after officers recovered nearly 100 pounds of dynamite and fuses. He paid a $100 fine, and the dynamite was turned over to a contractor for safe disposal.

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Hanna Will Rule as Republican Campaign Chief Says Press

Washington observers general concede Sendtar Hansa is the favored choice to head the Republican national committee with Depew’s tribute seen as boosting Hanna’s standing. The spontaneous applause at the tribute signals broad GOP support and eases the president’s path to restoring Hanna as campaign manager.

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Santa Fe round trip fare dates and routes

The Santa Fe line announces round trip tickets at one fare for travel on December 2 24 25 30 and January 2 1900 with limits on mileage and conditions. Tickets from points west of Missouri to east of Missouri are priced at one fare and a third with distance limits. Information and tickets available from agent T L King Topeka Kansas. Bulley’s Pension Bill notices follow.

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Public endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills in Topeka

A Topeka resident Mrs A M Roderick recounts five years of kidney pain and backache. After using Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Farley & Snow's, she reports relief and improved rest. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all sealers for 50 cents, Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agent.

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Terry McGovern Set for England Fight in Derby Day Purse

Boxing notes from Cincinnati announce a $4,000 Derby Day purse offer for Terry McGovern against Pedlar Palmer. McGovern plans an overseas run next year and aims for high-profile bouts with Eugen Terr y and Joe Jordan while he boxes in Cincinnati tonight against Freckles O’Brien and Charley Mason. The champion, billed as Fighting Terry, must face heavier opponents as he prepares for future matches in New York and Chicago.

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Stormy session at Bartholat hotel clouds plan for action

Report from New York details a heated gathering at the Bartholat hotel where leaders debated terms amid rumors of secret deals. Names like Robison, the Brooklys, and Amen are mentioned as factions weigh offers that could shift control of the Americum League. Sheckard and McGraw are noted as players, with Hunton Tiouens also appearing in the tumult.

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All Amateurs to Invade Cuba from New Orleans Trip

New Orleans Dec 18 Allon alf Cobo is to be invaded by a baseball team from this country. The lineup will include local man Beecher slated to play short. The team will be made up of talent from national and minor leagues with Heckel Stebiviar and others from Chile and Philadelphia. Readings’ Meallinger, Delaney, and Nance Sutfielders will also be involved under Abner Piwell’s direction.

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Unclear Army National Game Board Reconstituted

A fragmented report describes new leadership changes with a fresh board of directors and a board of arbitrators. Names including Washington and Cincinnati figures emerge, with committees on constitution and rules to be formed, amid ongoing season planning and league governance adjustments.

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Toland the Medics Captain Elected For Next Season

At a University meeting the Medical College team elected captains for the coming year. Toland, Morley, Grats, Lewie, Pogduun, Porter, and McCrae named as nucleus for a strong squad. Coach Kanesa City plans to preserve key veterans and add experienced players to replace graduates.

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Morgan to Resign as Commodore of New York Yacht Club

Rumors current today claim J Pierpont Morgan may accept the office of commodore in the New York Yacht Club for another year. No one would confirm the statement with an named authority.

Commodore New York J. Pigrpont Morgan New York Yacht Club

Prominent New Yor Yacht Club Members Attend Frigid Meeting

A chaotic account describes prominent New York yacht club members discussing the Fe ar, Morgan absent, and Vanderbilt loans aiding the forthright comments. It notes preparations for a flagship voyage, costs for crew and equipment, and practice details amid cold weather and limited facilities at the university gym.

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Work of the Magnates Brief Summing Up of the Four Days Deliberations

New York dispatch reports four days of magates deliberations with tangled notes on damages and plates. A dispute between Brook and Soulside ends in a cut throw. Beets tallat seeks damages from a searing incident.

New York

Mines Restored to Mrs Grace in Mexican Silver Fields

Syracuse dispatch reports Mrs Mary D Grace has been declared virtual owner of the Incas San Marcos and Bis marck silver mines in Durango Mexico by the Durango supreme court restoring nearly full possession. The mines near Sombrede Divd are valued around 20 million with 12 million in ore. past efforts by unrelated parties to seize control are described.

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Christmas Furniture Sale Promises Special Low Prices

A local retailer invites shoppers to visit the salesroom for Christmas presents from Tron Beds to parlor suits with special low prices, suggesting the cash goes farther this season.

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