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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1898

Page

2

Ruler Ross Sails to England in Curious Tale

A garbled report describes an expedition from the Beeting-Cocos Islands toward England, naming Dan i Rosa and a "supreme ruler" of Keelina. The text names numerous places and ships, referencing cargo and routes with unclear details. The fragment mentions Cocoanurs and various regions, suggesting a voyage with exotic crew and uncertain outcomes amid tangled names.

Beeting-Cocos Islands England New York Daniel Rosa i Keelina Pener Theos Manda Yestesia Lyvanta Lassen Ips Bruiker Yolrmesia Selina

Diamonds Stolen After Train Theft in Trenton NJ

A woman named Mrs William Smith of Enat Liverpesl was robbed on a train in Trenton New Jersey. The thief swapped a satchel with a woman passenger, taking money and valuables before alighting. Local authorities investigate the exchange and pursue leads from the incident aboard the train.

Trenton Dee Willam Smith Enat Liverpesl Ora Saath

Satchel mix up on Pullman train described by witness

A confusing scene on a Pullman car ends with a woman finding her satchel mistaken for a similar looking bag. An officer notes the stranger’s bag was replaced and a desertion of a tie pale is telegraphed to a nearby place. Mrs Smith reportedly left the train at Hechosier a few miles back.

Pullman Abe Urata Lee Smith Ted Hechosier Tie Pale

Visit to Cloud Land at Lake Michigan Tower Scheme

The piece profiles Captain George W Streeter now backing a cloud-piercing tower project on lakefront land near Superior Street. He and Maria Streeter lease the lakefront to City Tower Co for ninety nine years with profits from rides, drinks, and a Ferris wheel venture. Proctor, Michigan and Wisconsin backers eye an immense structure with projected four elevators and a $900000 completed value within four years, amid local fears of past lakefront disasters.

Chicago George W. Etrveter Grosse Poiot Campany Superior Street Alrteter City Tower Company George W Streeter Maria Streeter Kroes David Jr. Proctor Proctor New Clark Street Tower Company Michigan Wicansia Lake Front la Salle

Virginia Fair Vanderbilt Debut in New York Society

The younger Virgina Fair, daughter of the late senator from California, enters New York social circles as rumors link her engagement to William Kissam Vanderbilt Jr., son of William K. Vanderbilt. The couple’s status, Newport ties, and family wealth are highlighted amid gossip and society dinners, with details on Vanderbilt wealth and trust dispositions shaping the backdrop.

New York Virginia Fair California Eldfer Hermann Oetrichs Pulr William ix. Vanderbilt Harvard Tne Vanderbilt America Firat Delridte New Fork Ming Convent of the Sacred Heart San Pomenes Hier Minn Deirichs Paneed Siena Oeirichs Newfurs Gelriche Unien Ae Cmd Mason Jones Param Stayene de— Ricts Louw Henddome Ville June Voth New Part Oelrichs Alen Fulr Consuels Uye Decdinns Marlborough War Ise Patt Mies F. Hang Snewport Farner Wermann Newport Ravine Abe Willacy Kixsam Vanderbilt, Jr Tus Alster Muribienneh Newport Durie Alva Wick Massachusetts Bia Maine Metata Swantor Fate Waline Walt Wis Charles Dadehters Berehildter Charlie Jair Ie Hots Charles Fair Judes Binck Supreme Court Virginia Fol

Colorado mining outlook from Canon City Chamber finds rich ore claims

Canon City Chamber of Commerce reports a bright outlook for the Dawson City gold camp based on assays from the Copper King showing four thousand three hundred four dollars, sixteen thousand four hundred eighteen dollars, and nine thousand five hundred sixty one dollars. Additional ore assays suggest gold per ton ranging from four cents to forty nine dollars. Dr Bartlett notes a mineral belt along Greenhorse range with granite and quartzite, copper in primary minerals, and copper-bearing rock extending fifteen miles to Copper Gulch with gold findings and copper ore value estimates across the region.

Colorado Springs Colo Canon City F. L. Bartlett Bass Greenhorse Grape Creek Copper Gulch Copper King Bartlett

Dawson City District Gold Prospects Highlighted by Development

A salvage overview notes that gold lies in rock rather than pockets and that a veaper district contains gold with copper separation. It cites cost estimates around seven dollars per ton and mentions extensive exploration across the district. Dawson City hosts a several hundred population and potential bonanza mines may emerge from further development.

Avid Beech Dawson City

Napier Nugget Tale Tells of Australian Gold Strike

Bathurst New Brunswick December 30 The Napier nugget tale recalls the famous Australian find Forty years ago Samuel H Napier of Napier was an early settler and legislator who mined at Bendigo Kingower and found the big nugget The brothers mined hid and shipped the gold to London where it fetched substantial profits and was exhibited at the British Museum and Kingston College Ontario The story recounts travels to Melbourne London and London society including a meeting with the queen and future marriage plans

Bathurst N. B England of & Klondike Napier Samuel H Brusswick Australia Liverpool Melbourne Eouaty Bendige Kingower Kingover Blanche Barkley Charles H. Napier Robert Ambrose Bendigo Old Ambrose Charley London Shelbourne New Zealand Melwcarns Marsilne Shaftsborough Crystal Palace Bank of England Old Ambrose Gouch British Museum Kingston College Ontario Prince of Wiles Canada Kingdom Come Ballarat Holtham Mike Patchell Abe Bettiah

Blaine Jefferson clash over imperialism and moral policy

A New York report quotes William J Bryan citing Jefferson against expansion while Blaine’s 1890 resolutions on arbitration and territorial cessions are reviewed. Bryan argues imperialism corrupts republican morality, contrasting Jefferson’s expansionist critique with today’s push for overseas governance.

Bryan McKinley Isles Pacific Philippines Jefferson North American Mr. Bryan Plutarch

Miller Faces Grueling Global Riding Schedule for $25,000

Charles W. Miller, winner of the New York six day race, plans twenty nine days of continuous riding spanning the United States and Europe, aiming for at least 10,000 miles in saddle and possibly more. The schedule includes 14 hour, 24 hour, 72 hour, and 46 hour contests, with a potential six day race, and could net Miller 25,000 dollars if successful. He trains in New York for a 34 hour race in January then moves to San Francisco for a 12 hour event, followed by a route through Denver, Chicago, St. Louis, Paris Roubaix, and Paris, with Paris 72 and 96 hour events deemed harder than 142 hour races due to continuous riding.

New York Charles W. Miller United States America Europe Catd Miller Miller San Francisco John West West Denver Chicago St. Louis Paria Roubaix Les Than Paris

Convict Farm Plan Moves Forward in Colorado Board Meeting

The Colorado Board of Charities and Correction met at the state house to review biennial institution reports and proposed appropriations. They trimmed allocations likely to win legislative approval and unanimously agreed to consider purchasing a farm for penitentiary prisoners as a prudent use of funds.

Colorado Board of Charities Denver State Board of Charities and Correction State House

Indefinite sentence proposal for penitentiary convicts

The state Board of Pardons and the board of charities and correction support an indefinite sentence with a parole feature for penitentiary convicts. They recommend appropriating 325 000 for the institution and include this recommendation in the forthcoming report.

Werden Closhorn State Board of Pardons Board of Charities and Correction

Rothschild Backed Bid For Colorado Mine Deal Near Boulder

In Pittabure Dec 3 a venture linked to the Rothschilds reportedly sought to buy Homider county mines near Boulder Colorado. The agreement, not closed until 3 pm, involved T. & Waltr Higher of Denver and B. F. Leech, with Leech remaining to finalize terms in Denver. The mine, a virgin show of $4,000 ore value and over 100 acres timber, faces road and rail proposals to support new mining operations with two coalitions from Pittsburgh and London providing guidance. The deal centered on a four to five foot vein and a promising gold bearing prospect, while development plans included two foot gauge roadwork and a new railroad frontage.

Denver B. F. Leech Hingilen Cuphalies Tununsy Ik Waltemyer Lord Balloo Reece New York Lamdon Boulder Pittabure London Colorado Carpe Crvsting Nederlang Pittsburg Letch Pitteire Qalorado Thie Dent Leech Mt Cardinal Bowder Virgin Mina Eran

Incomplete OCR Notice of Fare Rates by Otto Burnee Co

Fragments show a 28k gain line and references to Otto Burnee & Co manufacturers with holiday rates. Mentions Pacific route, limited January sales, and fares within 40 miles, but readable details are partial and unclear.

Ae ‘Otto Burnee & CO Mussourd Pacific Adinimem

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