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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1899

Page

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FLYER SMASHED INTO A BRIGHTON TRAIN KILLING CREW

A freight train on the Union Pacific line struck the Buckler Valley Flyer near Brighton causing one death and fourteen injuries including seven passengers. Injured include W G Tompkins of Kansas City and several others. emergency teams, doctors, and rail officials worked at the scene. The crash disrupted service between Denver and Cheyenne as investigators examined the wreckage.

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Fragmentary OCR note hints at local vote and money issues

The readable parts refer to money needs and a figure named Hefena or Dee with a 0 to 2 percent rate. Mentions Wellcome divharment and a Clerk. The text is garbled but implies discussion of votes, money, and potential election dynamics with unclear parties and dates.

Clerk Caen

Gesora Davis to Address Porto Rico Governing Plan

Brigadier Gesora Davis to speak on governing Porto Rico for the president. A New York special reports that Davis will confer with President and officials, then visit key ports while awaiting new orders. The article notes Congress has not yet appointed a governor for Porto Rico.

Gesora Davis Porto Rico New York Eterald Wassingsey x

GOOD WISHES TO BOERS AND ALLIED PLOTS

Frish-American Cluk of Philadelphia expresses sympathy. India-prmada Dey arranges a public meeting at the Academy of Music on January 20 to unite citizens for aid to Boer partitions. Committee discussions praise Greece and Hungary. appeal to extend support in the American and Irish delegation lines.

Cluk Philadelphis Prmada India Gallidg Academy of Mueir Gresce Hungary

New Year's Programme Arranged for Washington Reception

Secretary Porter returns from Connecticut with a lengthy program for the New Year's reception at the White House. Attendees include the Cabinet, diplomatic corps, ex-cabinet members, Supreme Court judges, and senior officials. Delegates from Congress, District officials, Army and Navy officers, and civil service leaders are listed among the guests. The array covers federal and local leaders, veterans groups, and institutional heads. The event aims to honor citizens and feature a cross-section of national and District of Columbia institutions.

Washington Porter Apyesia Judes Wistelet of Tikes Camaritie Horpi Earnet WilEig Distcter Celuellia Tabur Depart- Mente Aeeneral Thom Sormin@luner bitenEs Ule Columbian Institute LG Po United States Elias Cotas

Man Held by U S Attorney Over Neutrality Law Sale

Cincinnati December 28 United States Attorney Bundy announced the arrest of Monsierr Pletat on a charge of violating neutral laws. Pletat, long known as a Boer officer here, faced possible charges for recruiting and transporting men for hospital outfits. Federal counsel urged him to stop engaging men and warned that continued activity would lead to contempt of court.

Ocincinnati Monsierr Pletat United States WE. Bundy Pletat United States District Tovney Ulet United States Court Bundy

Capture of mountain stronghold yields large arms and prisoners

Washington reports a major capture northeast of San Mateo Mount Allen area. Gen On announces victory over a fortified position on a mountain trail behind Mast AtbAH. Casualties listed and numerous prisoners taken, with rifles, ammunition, and food supplies captured. several named units involved.

Washinton Mount Alen San Mateo Martta Dee So War Department Waalingion Lockwit Duret Atria Ensley Eavatrs Tive

Large window glass plants to close in Indiana tonight

A Hartford City dispatch reports 44 window glass factories, representing 130 plants, will cease operations at the American Window Glass company tonight at midnight. About 15,000 workers statewide, including in this city, face immediate disruption as the shutdown is expected to last six months, one of the shortest on record.

Cincinnati Dre Hartford City Ind American Window Glass Company Sitle Sinew Willl Cartiers Caine Abit Toliado Yesilver

Bust of Croker Shown in Irish Capital Council Chamber

From Dublin comes a report that a life sized bust of Richard Croker has been placed in the council chamber of Dublin. The gesture honors his generosity in aiding the Tamattny hall fund for the preservation of the Parnell estate at Avondale Wicklow Teelandt.

New York Dee Tal Jon Dublin Richard Croker Council Tammatcy Avondale County Wicklow Teelandt

Bank Consolidation Across Providence Emerges

Providence institutions move to merge into larger trusts following Boston example. Roger Williams National Bank will transfer its business to Industrial Trust Company as part of a consolidation trend. City National Bank and Nile National Bank have already been absorbed by Tafon Trust Company. Third National is entering liquidation with Industry Trust taking over, with other national banks expected to follow suit.

Providence Boston Roger Willams National Bank Industrial Trust Company Fir Hoskin Bank Dietriet Asco Te Ito Ome Institution City National Bank Cinbe National Bak Tafon ‘Trust Company Natinnal Iquidaltton Alaa Indgatria ‘Trust Company

Starve Them Out and Fortified Positions at Mafeking

Dec 31 dispatches report ongoing bombardment with no assault seen, Boer artillery on Surprise Hill and fortified Colenso preparations. Trains to Colenso continue, claims of Dutch disaffection subdued, and Gen Roberts and Gen Kitchener praised for plans. Heavy firing near Mafeking and communications attempts linked to Gateneir’s forces as Baden-Powell urges resolve.

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Turkeys Find Gold Nuggets in Gizzards at Gypsum

On Saturday workers at an eating house in Kayisas found a large nugget and about twenty small gold pieces in the gizzard of a turkey. A few small insects were also found in the gizzards of the rest of the stock. The location of the stock’s source is identified and a company is planned to be formed to develop the mineral find.

Prom Harns Missouri Pacific

Roland Reed Must Die Actor Near Foemlay Hospital

Roland Reed, operated on at St. Luke's after a Foemlay incident, was reported reeling last night. Doctors said the illness is serious and efforts continue to save him. Family and associates keep vigil as rumors swirl about his condition and possible cancer.

Foemlay St. Luke's Hospital

Sale Confirmed In Complicated Jackson County Case

In district court Judge Thompson handled Pensky vs Branner and related actions over a $20,000 claim. Sale of Branner property was confirmed but contested due to lack of prior district court sale order. Plaintiffs seek a new sale order while other litigation lingers in higher courts.

Branner Dude Thempsim Oaame Hazen Kotte Pensky Wigatian Mes Me Nchols Josie Webb Jacob Cnafirm Thompson District Court Jackson County Cours

Perfume factory planned in California for US first

Chicago reports that a new perfume farm and manufactory will soon be established in Manrequin California. New York and Chicago capitalists with expert chemists have bought thousands of acres in southern California and plan a large operating plant. A promoter will travel to New York to finalize stock company arrangements under Illinois law.

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Murder or suicide at rural Kansas farm

Mrs Mary Heck wife of a state hospital inmate was found dead at a farm seven miles south of Hillinwood. She sat in a kitchen chair with a knife wound on her forehead. Two Beck boys, aged 10 and 13, found the body. Neighbors suggest suicide from overwork, but murder is possible. The Becks had lived apart since the husband’s commitment two years ago. Children recall a night remark about killing.

Mary Heck Insane Asylum Hllinwood Haring

France to submit naval defense bill for colonies and coast

The government will present to the Chamber a bill for defense of French eyes and colonies and the coast fleet. Cost set at 129,000,000 francs spread over two years, funded by 20,000 francs annually and other appropriations. Two year plan reallocates 195,000,000 francs to a new naval programme.

Paris Chambre France

Insurance War Hits Topeka Insurance Firm Fight

A suit for 1900 dollars is filed by Frank S. Thomas an agent in Topeka against Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co of Massachusetts. The complaint alleges a non union status and accuses a Western Union trust of pressuring non union firms to join the alliance, seeking to control insurance rates and establish a union dominance. The case raises questions on anti trust laws and state insurance regulation.

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Union coercion ends non union agency control in 1887

The speaker recalls a 1887 clash where ten union and ten non union insurers ran an agency of twenty. Union firms demanded removal of all non union companies or they would quit. After resisting, the agency lost business to combinations, forcing a drawn out conflict lasting about a year. An eventual separation rule pushed by unions aimed to consolidate union book of business.

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Street Car Held Up by Masked Robbers in Seattle

Two masked bandits halted a street car on the Tuillard line in Seattle last night. Shots were fired from the front of the car as a passenger was killed and another wounded. Police found one robber dead from a wound near the car and the other fled. the body remained unidentified.

Seattle Tuillard UP O'élonk

Sluss for Longs Place in Wichita Race for Congress

A Wichita dispatch reports Judge Sluss is entering the race against incumbent Chester To Long. If Sines declines, Sluss may face fusion forces, with Armidon as a possible opponent on the other side. The contest promises the hottest battle in district history, pitting Republican and fusion candidates for the conclusive seat.

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Secret Mission and Liberia Coaling Station Debate

A Washington dispatch reports that the Montana long sought a protectorate or coaling rights on the coast of Liberia. British and German interest in the area prompted U.S. consideration of protective stations under naval diplomacy, with Secretary Hay weighing policy and potential commitments.

Mord St Louis Case Taken By Court For Hearing

fragmented OCR reads like a court note about a murder case in Cairo with names Martin Roberts and others. brief mention of willingness to die and a patient exam. weather notes and city indicators appear amid garbled text.

Mord St. Louis Der Cairo Hin Mass Martin Morder Roberts

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