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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1899

Page

8

Capturing Elephants At Mass And Wild Men Capture Scene

A chaotic report details several weeks of activity where two herds of elephants and wild men were confined under order of local authorities. The narrative blends sightings, confinement, and the toll on villagers, noting courage and fear as weapons in the struggle to control the wildlife and alleged criminals.

Bryce Reid ‘Sarap Marc Fist Lee Dietmierde Garth Sander Ferag Aline Panote Tibet Bnei WEA Pete Tor Diane Lees

Vaudeville Sparkles At Crewford Theater New Year Offering

A review of the New Year program at the Crewford Theater highlighting vaudeville acts and star performers. The bill features William Gillette and comedic sketches including She Loves Him Sa and Ste. Wilkins Widows, promising lively entertainment and strong reception from audiences. Jane Roombs returns to Topeka after years away, starring in a revival of Eichens hen House.

Avenier Spe New York Umisentent America Crewfird Chiccago William Gillette Bissinart Gilietie Steven Heme Ste. Wilkins Piynly Weserty Wennesday Sleht Eichens

Four Men Killed In Lancaster Auto Crash

Four men died in a morning wreck near Lancaster. The fatalities included Keller and Kreston with others injured. Reports describe a collision involving a road train or combined trailer. Details are garbled but indicate a fatal accident, with investigators and local officials responding as efforts to clarify the cause continue.

Lancaster Br & Willer Hitabetitown Ube Keller & Kreston Pallroad Bie Heid Mb Best En Haldeman Hulgringe Sherbann West Dome Harris

Quick Marriages In War Time As Britons Wed Fast

War news drives rapid weddings as men rush to wed before South African deployment. Duke of Norfolk and other nobles cited while Britain plans a longer homefront presence. marriages flourish amid travel delays and public mourning.

Medvey Jose Lee South Africa Southampton Instanes Biajor Miaxse Khalifa Beginid Jans Laeroufield Mae Hon England Duke of Norfolk Gomrens Susburt Norfalk Lneland Duke of Connaught Africa Hiely Gésperad Roberte Brefant Gmth Warren Wils Cayalminen Ifantremen Warnita Funy Cer Roberts Kiteherter Cherneide Redleet Eitiners Phalagitea Erin Tnt Butler Suber Dinkivs Breen Roberts Wilznuleemnate Galuces French Bloemfontein India Charly Caress Americns Delagua Washington Fmost Fisaiimaus Crwat Curtis Epntruhard Sae

London Theaters Bring Holiday Season To Busy Scene

Amid a flurry of performances at the Duke of Yorks and Covent Garden prominent artists rehearse and sing as patrons pack galleries. News notes include Duchess of Marlborough at Blenheim hosting a large audience and other social and cultural items from Topeka to Topeka.

Bineke Trockes Jerome K. Jerome Misa Hobbs Duke of Covent Gamden Lamsdosyneimald Duchess of Marlborough

Con secration service and public meeting noted

John Goldweil Yoo of CA will conduct a consecration service at 1 o’clock and the meeting is open to the public. A Rock Island depot worker faces a personal issue after sending a note to a lady friend, with later acknowledgment of receipt and a suggestion of a title. The young man seeks to expiate his lapse.

John Goldweil Yoo CA Rock Island

Harper Debts Reveal Harper Brothers Reorganization Plan

New York reports Kneper Brothers debts to country banks may reach 1.7 million dollars with unsecured claims rising. A creditors committee, led by Colonel George B. M. Harvey, seeks reorganization to protect bank holdings and salvage the firm. Experts estimate unsecured liabilities around 10 to 28 percent. four to five years may be needed to satisfy all creditors.

New York Kneper Brothers Wodey Organa Ton Harper and Brothers George B. M. Harvey Creditors& Chenks Harvey Orr Colina Haver

Château visit amid ruins noted in Paris Temps report

A Paris Temps correspondent tours the castle during the twentieth anniversary year of a noted ruin. The account describes the heavy structure, its enclosed courtyards, and the stark cells once used to confine prisoners. It recalls figures linked to the fortress and its grim past as visitors observe the site’s austere remains.

New York Prcture Paris Temps Fourlacion Misty ReMi Cheerlolynes Faye Dria Mask Marguerite Phipe Nirtie Wikrart Avin Ahor Leon Bony Keott Unitestors Ponpuller Ani Bernadot Helmer Sturcelllon Wrrestey Et Flechurie Sprakineil Cardinad Tetel- Sih Dannie Saior Cape

Contest 18 Opened Over Will Contest In District Court

The Stumbaugh case in district court involves G W Stumbaugh and Mrs Bertha Hopkins amid a contested will of Mrs Hee bine Stumbaugh. Executor John R Wilt and others challenge the will alleging lack of testamentary capacity and possible undue influence. The parties reside in Jose ville with a divorce action linked to the proceedings. the case centers on alleged conspiracy to prejudice the spouse and son before the decedent's death.

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Law Petition Sparks Testimony in Stumbaugh Case

A sorrowful hearing revealed claims that the wife was urged to pursue action by undesired parties, and she would not have acted as she did by her own will. The day the answer was filed, Mrs Stumbaugh died. The probate court examined the will to verify the room location and presence of Stumbaugh, and the court ruled the will valid.

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Americans Girl in French Army Riot Scene

An American girl Kate and her sister Sareth walk home when French soldiers appear and harass them. Kate confronts the troop with courage, drawing cheers from French loungers and shock from Americans as the scene ends with praise for Kate’s defiant stand.

New York Meyer Miay JR Dinume Preacheruis Orvise Kate Soldings

Blameless Husband Suspect in Mount Vernon Wounding

A prosecutor at Mount Vernon reported that a wife, mother of three, was shot by her husband after an argument. Authorities said the wound proved fatal despite medical care. The husband claimed no liability and the case involves alleged burglary accusations and court testimony.

York Alfred Mount Vernim Morrisok Ariven

Toxproved Service to San Antonio Route Overview

Fragmented report describes a disrupted service toward San Antonio and a related unrest at a depot. Mentions a revolution ending, international references, and a mysterious troupe led by a minister of war. Reader sees vague travel and political phrases with no clear sequence or dates.

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