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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1898

Page

5

Battle with ice on voyage to Dutch Harbor report

United States revenue cutter crew rescuing distressed whalers at Point Barrow reports landing of the roller expedition near Tununok village after a long icebound voyage from Bet Sah harbor. Weather was severe with cold, shifting ice while dog sleds carried the party toward St Vincent and future landings planned for spring.

San Francisco Cal HG. Harslee United States Revenue Cur Point Barrow Uy the Arcti Lakme Beteh Harbor Datel Harbor Ebamlet Mabout Pinuk Island Cape St Lawrence Sims Lce Siedar Teland Cape Vancouver Vormewhht War End Nuntvakaland Cape Sven Linut Jarvir Severntallys Cathoed Kyake Tununok Diorwelf Sc. Mictmet Andresfski St. Mir Chass Jurvia Ré

Coming to America Brings Morality Reform Advocate to New York

Ver Ia- Viet Wood Hull Martin lands in New York within days to pursue moral reform of works and confront a lawsuit instigated by Dr. Chariew A. Weiss. The visit includes plans for humanitarian aims and concurrent discussions in England and France, with Mrs. Mar Niere and Lulu Maud Woodtail involved in the broader dispute.

New York Viet Wood Hull Martin Chariew A. Weiss Marniere Mr. Martin Lulu Maud Woodtail Actin America London England France Mar UN

Startles Society Boldly Attends Broken Log Concert

Boston society column notes Mrs Jack Gardner defies a broken log incident by attending a Friday concert. The piece mocks gossip and features a cast of names including Alex Sider Slot and Wadler mest fed a cee capelin, with Mrs Gardner receiving an ovation as the event began.

Jack” Gardner Boston Jack" Gardner Jack Eneloy Wadler Cee Capelin Alex. Sider Gardner

Mexican Central Wreck Disrupts Minneapolis Journal Excursion

A Minneapolis Journal excursion train on the Mexican Central reportedly wrecked ten miles south of Mexico, leaving the survivors shaken. accounts describe a night of danger with passengers tossed and some injured though most escaped unharmed in the chaotic crash.

Minneapolis Journal Ann Antono Mexilo Minneapolte Journal Wenile Ateepene Drenan

Causes of Nervous Decline In Modern Civilization

At the Topeka Academy of Medicine meeting Dr Lindsay argues modern life breeds nervous disorders and insanity. He cites relentless bustle, sensational headlines, rapid public education, crude medical quackery, and intrusive crime reporting as key stressors. He warns against overactive brains and careless instruction of children fueling mental unrest.

Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery W. & Lindsay Lindsay Unis Almont Daily Joan'a Ramalne la Callmatlop Manor Kansas City Treanuy Reneon Asvir

Cuts Running Time. Colonel Arty Telegram News

Denver February 15 Colonel George Arty general agent of the Union Pacific railway received a telegram today detailing progress on measures to shorten running time. The brief dispatch adds to ongoing efforts to streamline schedules and improve service reliability.

Denver George Arty Wnlon Pacific Rail Ay

Topeka News Gathers City Notes And Court Dockets

A clumsy, datelike collage of Topeka items reports on civic business, court activity, and local personalities. Mentions include police chief Henry M. Stele, post office figures, a jury selection, pension payments, and other scattered street notes reflecting daily life in Topeka.

Stevenson Flats Sold in Sheriff Sale at Four Hundred

Stevenson Mats at Huntoon and Filmore streets were sold by Sheriff Cook under foreclosure. Homes in the western row lot sold for 400 each aside from one, with total mortgages about 2500 per house. Purchasers held mortgages, built by George T. Stevenson, leading to bankruptcy. Other sales included Clay street lots bought by Vermont Slying Investment Co, Courtney Ward subdivision lots by First National Bank of Hi Paso, and Lincoln street lots bought by Mr Slinger Jarl, mortgagee.

Stevenson Huntoon Filmore Sherif Cook George T. Stevenson Sheriff Cool Lon Clay Street Harver's Jennife Mt Chamberlain Vermont Slying# Investment company Courtney & Ward First National Bank of Hi Paso Patrick Ward Lincoln Street Slinger Jarl A. H. Quinton

Street Car Run Wild In Cheyenne Canon Crash

A Broadmoor branch street car ran away with four women aboard near Cheyenne Canon and sped three miles downhill. It struck a motor car at Ivywild, causing a violent crash. The conductor and two small girls, daughters of Dr Meade Smith, were injured but not seriously. The motor car was wrecked and both drivers escaped serious harm.

Colorado Springs Broadmoor Cheyenne Canon Ivywild Phes Meade Smith

John Drew Welcomed in One Summers Day at Wal Meck

John Drew earned a warm reception at Wal Meck's theater in New York as he starred in H. Y. Eemond's comedy One Summers Day. The character blends gentleness chivalry and humor, with a neat construction and crisp writing depicting human nature at its best.

New York John Drew Wal- Meck H. Y. Eemond

Rescuer Chris Urges League Action Over Debts

Cleveland February reports relay that De Haas Robison calls on the National League to settle Von der Ahe debts or provide loan money. Letters from Nick Young indicate efforts to secure unanimous league consent and quick action upon Mr. Bruce’s arrival. A plea notes alleged jail delays and need for prompt attention. A separate item recalls a body snatching reward in Chicago and a Cook County commissioners board offer. Australian Gold Still Co

de Haas Robison National League Cleveland von der Ahe Frank de Haag Robbun Cleveland Bireball Club Nick Youn Frish Mr. Hobison League Hruehl Brosh Cincinnati Young Chicago Dunning Henry Ulrich Board of Commissioners of Cook County

Payroll Theft Arrests Hit New England Railroad

Boston February 15 eleven New England railroad workers were arrested after an investigation begun weeks earlier. W L Coyle a time clerk stood accused of falsifying pay rolls. Arrestedees include four freight conductors three passenger brakemen two freight brakemen four passenger conductors and a yard man. They allegedly obtained money by false pretenses with overpayments ranging from two to twenty dollars per employee. Coyle reportedly devised the scheme about three years ago and recruited each employee to sign inflated payrolls.

Boston New England Railroad Nome W. L. Coyle Trgan Police Coyle Ume

British Yukon company to build White Pass rail road route

Montreal reports C H Wilkinson says the British Yukon company will begin immediately a 45 mile line through the White Pass from Lynn Canal head to Lake Bennett. The Duke of Teck presides over the company which holds a government charter to build the White Pass route. The plan calls for a three foot six inch track with a three percent grade using ABT rail, similar to European practice.

Montreal C. H. Wilkinson British Yukon Company White Pass Lynn Canal Lake Bennett Duke of Teck Mesert Mann and McKenzie Harts Mountains Europe

Mantime Lattimer Striker Discharges Reported

Wilkesbarre Pa February report by the prosecution committee says two ex strikers testified to losing their jobs after returning to work. Witnesses claim a mine foreman told them there was no more work for them and names Mikka and Sorro roremaen were discharged though one man denies involvement with the Martin trial.

Wilkesbarre Lattimer Joseph Mikka John Sorrororemaen Martin Triak Uul Geo Roseter Mars

Vespucci Birth Record Found in Florence Church

Rome reports a long search uncovered the birth record of Amerigo Vespucci in the La Giovani church in Florence. The document places his birth on March 78, 1459, tying a precise date to the famed explorer.

Florence Rome Amerigo Vespucci la Gioyvani

Medusa Ashore in Bay of Bengal off Andaman Islands

The Austrian steamer Medusa, en route from Trieste via Bombay to Rangoon, is reported ashore at the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Assistance has been dispatched.

Lieyds Bay of Bengal Calcutta Trieste Bombay Rangoon Andaman Islands

Real Estate Transfers Filed for Record in Local Office

Real estate transfers listed include Chas. O. Knowles to Rec. Investment Trust Co. and L. W. Wilson to Knowles with various parcels in Crane Homestead block. Transfers involve Barry A. Coomer, the Gardiners to Financial Association, and several other parcels on Western Avenue, Kaw half breed reserve, Van Buren Street, and Auburn dates addition. Names include Chas. H. Hall Ephraim H. Blake John W. Riegel Thomas W. Davis S. W. Gleed and F. Popence among others. Amounts range from $500 to $1,500 and up to $2,700 in listed transfers.

Office of the Register of Deeds Chas. O. Knowles Rec. Investment Trust Company Crane Grunks L. W. Wilson C. ©. Knowles L. L. Sexon Barry A. Coomer Western Avenue Jackson Street H. F. Gardiner Financial Association Kaw Half Breed Reservation L. T Dolman Tract Same Bextnalug Immin Chas Lotria Aubursidaie H. Hall Heary Harri Ephriam H. Blake W. Horn van Buren Street The John W. Riegel Roftheast Thomas W. Davis Northeast Popenoe W. Gleed Auburndate C. L. Holman Gleed AS. Johnson Charlotte Barrows Kepley Popence Samy

Wise and Upright Judge on Accidental Death Ruling

The U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed lower court in favor of Mrs. Sarah J. Smith for $6000 from Western Commercial Life Association over her husband F. O. G. Smith’s death in 1895. Judge Sanborn redefines accident as caused by external factors not by design, citing a toe injury from a tight shoe.

St. Louis United States Court of Appeals Sarah J Smith Western Commercial Titea” Association Sanborn F. OG. Smith

Woman allegedly attempts poison in Oakland case

Mrs Dick of Oakland swallowed a white powder in a suspected morphine incident after a warrant was sworn for her sanity. Sheriff and matron removed her to Topeka for observation, with doctors unable to confirm poison intake. Her husband had previously reported a poisoning claim, but no evidence found.

Oakland Sacoh Dick Jude Dolman Folloe Thorpe Sherif Cook Topeka Wille Olor Huisband Worman Polwan

Women's suffrage defeat in Massachusetts House vote

In Boston on February 18 the Massachusetts House rejected a constitutional amendment to grant women the right to vote. The constitutional amendments committee had voted to allow supporters to withdraw but the motion was later withdrawn amid crowded galleries and debate.

Boston House of Twnrenentatives Committee On

Graves Brothers Strike Reported In Blue Jay Mine

In Morrison tributary of Calter creek, Trinite county, the Graves brothers are said to have made another rich strike in the Blue Jay mine. The new pocket is reportedly worth 360,000 dollars, following a prior 340,000 strike that caused a stir in Coffee Creek.

Graves Brothers Reiding Cat Blue Jay Morrison Jet Calter Creek Trinite County Graves Brom Graves Rose Coffee Creek

Illinois Constitutional Convention Debates Suffrage Hearings

The constitutional convention adopted a resolution inviting Wind Tep ings Bryan to present proposals before the members. The week includes hearings on suffrage and other motions as the body weighs how to address the enfranchisement question. Oldest Illinois lawyer dies in Chicago, Feb 15.

Menwehetin Bryan Malia Ita Chicago Starr Techsatire Ventas Dart Tv Aaa

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