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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
7
Boston's Failure Amid Turmoil Causes Market Selloff
Disjointed report recounts confusion over a major financial conference between Boston and New York financiers. The piece notes a sharp market downturn and a scramble to liquidate assets as traders fear further losses and seek safety in bonds.
Pie Jordan Again in Coal Theft Case
A chaotic arrest report describes Pie Jordan and Sam Hayden among several Black suspects in a coal theft. Details recount wagon pursuit, a chase through alleys, and police taking a driver into custody amid confusion over belongings and witnesses.
Ex Governors Dominate Land Deals In New Institution
An article recounts ex-governors Lewealling Morrill Rampirer Glick Crawford and others forming a new institution in Wionire The HG Her corporation to manage land ventures with ex-governor I I Lewsh ing overseeing operations Headquarters are in Washington and Governor Stanley is cited for a related sale in Kansas property and suburban land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewealling
Vie Kayie
Ates Lane
Lattake
Morrill
Es-Movernae
Isilnes
Tales
Rampirer
Glick
Kansas
Addia Jox
Crawford
Washington
Anil
Stanley
Fragmentary OCR Note From Northwest Newspaper Archive
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a person named Shewey Nene and appears from a Northwest newspaper archive. The text is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or context to define a proper news item. There is no identifiable organization or location beyond generic regional reference.
Bad Check Passes Shake Local Mall Area
A confusing OCR fragment reports a crime incident involving Albert Wesson as a victim and a smooth stranger in a park area. The note mentions a confrontation around 9 o clock, a payment dispute of about $21, and references to a shop or vendor selling items like IRONQUELL 10 cent Gigara.
Leavenworth Reports Brooklyn Get Rich Quick Scheme
Dec 18 Leavenworth residents were drawn to a Brooklyn advance fee scheme run by a Miller who promised rapid dividends. Women sent hundreds and in some cases thousands, with some receiving small returns while many waited and lost faith as payments halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Brooklyn
Mdmed Miller
New York
Millers
Mare Droulses
Bosum
Tete-A-Tete &T Lunsheyny
Leaven- Worth
Systematic Robbery Uncovered In City Grocers Case
Detectives Walsh and Bradbury traced a two month pattern of theft at West Era Grocery led by James A Adams confidential clerk and Joseph Bishop driver. They exploited oil and scholine sales, routing 100 to 190 gallons daily, with the firm cashbook showing larger figures. Adams supervised shipments while Bishop delivered, netting ten to thirty gallons daily before authorities intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kantas City
Ban
Walsh and Bradbury
Folloe
Oliver
James A Adams
Joseph Bishop
Standard OM Company
the Star
Walsh and
Bradbury
Soturiny
Emelsey
Emelsey Adresse
OO Hink
Bishop
Adams
Adam
O. K
Pata
Dally
Break in Slot Machine Sparks Citywide Theft Claim
December report accuses proprietor Scott of a scheme at Eleeujodestinates to drain slot machines worth about ten dollars daily over seven days. The contraption allegedly used a puncture technique to divert the machine’s output, defrauding patrons at multiple taverns and netting cash losses. The article notes the devices are electric and reportedly sophisticated, yet unreliable in preventing the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott Scott
Eleeujodestinates
Anner
Marky
Darkey
War on Newton Saloons Begins With Raids
Newton December fourteen the W C T O has begun its war on town saloons. Saturday at six o'clock three plumbers were closed and their proprietors as well as four bar tenders were arrested. County Attorney W S Allen, a prominent Prohibitionist, has been retained to assist in prosecuting the cases. Additional arrests are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Tell
Eix
Allen
Wyoc
TUS
Foley Denies In Federal Court Filing Over Debt
The case involves Bradner, Smith & Co of Chicago seeking to compel Pete Foley to repay debts. Foley contends solvency while the firm asserts he is indebted. an answer and jury trial demand were filed in federal court, with the case submitted to a referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradner, Smith & Co
Foley
Summary of Fraud Allegations Involving Foley
A passage notes a sum of 1710 dollars and alleges recent months during which Foley conveyed property with intent to cheat and defraud. Foley reportedly admits involvement related to the claim and insufficiently clarifies his stance in relation to the plaintiff.
Convicts Captured Near Springdale After Prison Escape
Two of three federal penitentiary hospital escapees were captured near Springdale Kansas on a cold night. They entered a schoolhouse to build warmth, a farmer spotted them and neighbors were alerted. The convicts surrendered when two guns were pressed to the windows. a third man remains at large, reportedly heading toward his old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale
Kan
Teavenworth
Tee
John Bowles Pend de Waison
Federal Penitentiary Hospital
Uves
Doniphan County
Casualty List from Washington Dated December 18
General Otis reports multiple Civil War era casualty records including deaths by disease and wounds. Entries note infantrymen from Twenty-second to Thirty-sixth, with names such as C. Marks, J. Johnstone, F. Welle, H. Dysen tery, and others, plus causes like fever, tuberculosis, and gunshot wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Otis
Rio Grands
Cabanatuan
C.J. Marks
Tagaig
Twenty-fourth Infantry
EE Johnstone
H. Dysen
Tery
Frank Welle
John Delaney
Hytin
Buckingham
Charles Bain- Water
C. Drcenther
Deas Shearer
Thirtyturd Infantry
Gilbert Baron
Inferry
Harry
Lawterre
Third Cavalry
Charles Flat
Thirty-sixth Infantry
Mark A Halls
Lewis L. Ostwood
Variety
Ravalis
Wim
C. McFarland
Homer Paup. A
Arthur Hilsenberk
Eecolitis
Tite
Lamp Explodes Injuring Mrs Eman At 505 Tyler Street
A lamp exploded Saturday at Mrs. James A. Eman’s home on 505 Tyler Street, severely burning her face neck arms and chest. The fire started when an attempted cut caused the burner to loosen and spill oil, setting clothing and surrounding items ablaze. Neighbors aided by wrapping a blanket around her and extinguishing the flames. she was taken to a hospital with serious but non fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Eman
Tyler Street
Thins
Kitchener Appointed to Lead British Forces in Africa
Disjointed OCR text reports Lord Kitchener named chief of the British forces under Lord Roberts in South Africa with plans to sail and assume command. It references political/military reshuffles, Buller’s supersession, and court actions in the Stambaugh divorce case involving Judge Hazen, noting a failed injunction and dissolution of a temporary restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catro
Duc
Lord Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Kandahar
Africa
Ture Fridis
Cape Town
Liondun
Tard Noberte
Bembercia
Buller
Dialer
Cotal Faberts
Arirtinieveny
Cote al
Baller
Serius Tius
Judse Hazen
Gremethin
Wiis
Seroms
Stambaugh
Ben
Traotme
Welch
Cies
Practical Store Showcases Holiday Jewelry in Topeka
Morrison firm on Kansas Avenue offers fine jewelry and silverware with Christmas novelties and twelve clerks ready to serve. Watches and rings, panel silverware, shirts, buttons, and other gifts marketed at conservative prices. Also notes Sarah Hicks, a 16 year old girl, found at 2 AM, former reform school inmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Kanas Avenue
Optimes
Lextera
Cail
Exudilte Shell
State Treasurer Grimes Receives Inquiry on Old Territorial Scrip
Boston inquiry concerns 3500 dollars of Kansas territorial scrip issued in June 186? and endorsed by H L Stighter and Robert Mitchell. With funds unavailable, holders are asked to present the matter to the legislature which controls payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Kansas
Boston
H. L. Stighter
Robert Mitchell
Lecompton
Whith
Lvetsisture
Grimen
Grimey
New York Stock Market Crash Report Dec 18
The clearing house committee authorized a ten million loan on the stock exchange causing a sharp selloff and rapid price declines. Stocks tumbled with many names down several points as panic selling spread before late relief and a brief rally or stabilization near 2:07 pm. Interest rates spiked and funds were drained, ending with money market rates around six percent just before closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tennessee Coal
Peupies' Gas
Continental Tebacs
Brooklyp ‘Wrantit
Federal Steel Ike
Manhattan
Adecomda
St Paul Burlitetos
B @ Oy
Routhern
Elle
General Bleetrs
Northwest
New York Central
Atocha
Clearing House Bank
Eal
Plumbers Trust Case Reaches Jury After Extended Trial
The evidence in the plumbers suit concluded in district court Saturday. Judge Husen instructed the jury. The main issue is whether the Master Plumbers Mutual Honest Resolution is a trust or conspiracy. If a trust is found, it will determine liability for Durkin and Leahy, with implications for competition among local plumbers. A brick shattered the front window of White Bros. & Cole's hardware store last night, but no injuries or property misses were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husen
Hue
Durkin
Durkitt
Leahy
Seth
Assecartan
White Bros. & Cole's Hardware Store
Trades Excursion Train Planned From Wamego To Topeka
The Trades Executive committee schedules a one day excursion on the Talon Pacific next Tuesday December 16 departing Wamego in the morning and returning in the evening. Special round trip rates apply from Manhattan via Bellevue St Marys Rossville Silver Lake and Topeka with a detailed time card and pickup points.
Calderhead’s Vision for Reform in Congress and Banking
A fragmented note outlines Calderhead’s stance on reform measures, banking policy, and currency control. It cites William Ciderbent of Maryeeiile and May Jude Calderhead as key figures shaping the future of public finance and legislative priorities. The text implies a push toward constitutional change and fiscal oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calderhead
Washington
Cinereas
William
Kam
Jude Calderhead
Senate
Bilt
Tess Wetewa
Deaths and Funerals Notice From Local Chronicle
Mary Rideneur 68 died last night at her home in Cudkland from heart failure. Funeral set for 1 welork Tuesday from Wer Inve teal. J. W. Quintand 66 died yesterday at his Silver Lake home. Funeral Tuesday from his Inte residence. Tr. KE re omen tied Sunday mart ie inf the forered has be hat Pai de sine fut the Seen cherie of Shawne Camp te oad Fens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rideneur
Cudkland
Dente
J. W. Quintand
Silver Lake
Martie
Cherie
Shawne Camp
State of Kansas Burned Bt Lowle Den
A special dispatch from New Madelfd describes a steamer Stier of Katana Tennreses Fiver Packet company severely damaged at the water edge near Bahn strat. While at the foot, losses include many items and seems to total extensive property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Lowle
Den
New Madeld
Stier
Tennreses Fiver Packet Fomy
Earis
Siewrs
Sutton
Cauauacrants
Gecares
Also Mentioned on This Page
Topeka
Feedeese
Bic
Douglas
THE
Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
Kansas Avefuz
Pailure
Firston
Belona
Tanita
Searata
Marvin
Emir
Rome
Hood
Denny Street
Pitteborg
Jordan
Arrastad
Ham Stnyden
Cnal
Co. C. Nichoben
Wigen Wis A. Strang
Wsaplores
le Sard
Hendricks
Alcer
Sebel
Sam Hayden
Hayden
Asden Sahil
Sulity Party
Alves
Topeke
Albert Wesson
Sinan
Wessen
Kansas News
Miller
Fort Scott Negro
Pete Foley
Parsons Mss
Debra
Enterprise
J. C. Riddell
1G. W. Merillatt
KE. V. Hoffman
Abliene
Echors
Parsons
Fallura Parsons
A. M. Tierick
G. Cory
Lyon County
Echails
Emporia Gazette
Orgugl-Simon W. Biveer
Benton
George F. Nichols
Michigan
Vale
John G. Dittmar
Clay Center
A. Fry
Gatena
Jonnie H. Stayn
Garnett
James A. Dunn
Kichenes
Library For Preachers
Seelang
Ty Gould Sen
Crete
Sarah Hicks
Oilver
Belait Reformatory
Kansas Avenues
Gentlemen’s Christmas Store
Oxford Muffiers
Harry E. Gavitt
Maxacen
Telephone No. W. W. Gavitt Printing 2 Publishing CO
Gavitt Medica
Walon Lalor
Fourth St
Telephone
Adams St
Kans
Esneas
Clearing House Committee
Balls
Plumbers Trust
Union Pacific
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