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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
7
ISABELLA A WONDER. The Isabella mine in California reports a third major vein discovery in two months. A 70,000 dollar strike on a ninth level vein raised hopes of larger, richer ore as the Buena Vista shaft shows promising results and a quarterly dividend is declared.
A lively program arrives in Lawrence this evening with a theater bill at Crawford and Grand Opera House Saturday featuring Jenny Mise and Jeanne Srutt with a large audience expected. The White Ra l course Pass and Puestin plantst join notable acts including Bruny Bteinites Homiteany and Rex show amid a packed Crawford lineup.
Warsaw reports a bustling fishing day as many anglers fished Palestine Lake for sunfish. Early morning crowds used hooks and lines and the lake showed a thick ice and heavy bite. By ten o clock around two hundred men hauled fish from the water, with estimates of thousands of sunfish taken and high enthusiasm among the crowd.
In Washington on February 28 after routine business, lawmakers returned to the state’s appropriation bill and an amendment to AUpreertets IRV regarding a pneumatic service for Chicago. Arguments centered on cost, noting $1280 per year to a New York company plus retention to Brooklyn, and whether expansion would curb expenses. Mason called the service lasting and Chicago’s demand for it. the motion to table the amendment succeeded amid a large crowd. Also noted is Beges Cherry Cough Syrup touting coney tree bark extract as a cure for coughs and LaGrippe, sold by druggists.
The Santa Fe places a large equipment order with Topeka shops for 350 box cars and five chair cars for the new California acquisition. Master car builder John Hodge oversees the Topeka production as the road readies for an opening next fall. Cars will be built locally, with upholstery and electric lighting features.
The Rock Island stone tracer in Mantroce Jewell County, used for ballast on the Rock Island line, is resuming operations near a quarry half a mile west of town. Foreman John W. Painter leads a crew of workers who blast, break, and load limestone into open cars, with the processed stone paving the line and supplying the town’s needs.
Ottawa report details dismissal of nine Santa Fe shop workers for keeping tools at home in alleged breach of strict company policy. Some had 28 years service. Workers claim hardship, noting company supplies tools for those who do not bring their own and that responsibility ends when leaving employ.
Reading like a scratched-era column, the Topeka snapshot mix covers polls opening at 1 pm, waterworks concerns, local entertainments, bans and bank holidays, theater plans, and assorted civic chatter. It notes politicians masking and unmasking, bank closings, and civic interest in local events and figures.
In Havana on February 23 Sejates fired in honor of Washington's birthday and a public review of troops was led by Gen. Ladiew with Governor Bern and others present. A public reception followed. At Buena Vista Gen. Lee hosted a reception in Navana. The Third Nebraska regiment entertained forty American girls and their kin. A Pridey procession was planned to honor the Cuban revolution. A dispatch from Pinar del Rio notes women waiting for ration relief and a man offering a home and eight dollars in gold to do housework.
A Telegram from Amepa via Paris reports a heated discussion over the French Brazilian boundary dispute between boundary commissioners. On January 24 Cayenne dispatches say the commission was attacked by natives, with rumors of disasters and unrest surrounding the frontier talks.
A Colored Department Store and Mobily Ala venture was formed today and will open in a few months. James T. Peterson serves as president with Edgar Haney C W Allen W H Larkin named directors for the first year. It is the state’s only such organization among the negro population with a capital stock of 5000. Marriage Denied by Both Parties in San Francisco. Nennie ONeill and Mr Kee Rankin faced denial by county makers according to the actress and denouncement by Flaskin, her manager. Rheumatism claimed cure in 20 days or money back by Regans Rheumatism Remedy sold through Lint & Holliday Drug Co W H Wilson and Arnold Drug Co.
Fragmentary report notes a semi official source referencing petitions at a federal or state level and mentions several government entities and a senate seat. Details are unreadable. main action implies petitions influencing candidacy or appointment.
The Virginia Democratic Association of the District of Columbia hosted a large Tanquat event in the Nations Aifas exmary with Bryan as guest. Speakers from the Democratic ranks praised principles, loyalty, and the party’s mission while pledging to mobilize for the upcoming canvass and support Bryan.
Washington dispatches describe heightened concern over the Philippine rebellion. Gen Otis reports American casualties from guerrilla fire as insurgents shift to harvesting tactics. Gen Lawton will command reinforcements and launch a forward campaign within weeks to quiet resistance during the rainy season, avoiding heavy herdships.
E M Virsi of East Portland recounts discovering a massive gold nugget weighing about ninety eight pounds in French Gulch, Colima County. He describes the excitement, the journey from the claim to market, and the moment the nugget revealed its gold color as he pried it free.
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A Rome stabbing tale recalls an assassin and a five-member board of thieves who judge suspects. Emilio, a Florentine youth, faced a five-member inquiry before a final verdict. The fifth judge declared suspicion and killed him, illustrating brutal, unwritten codes in Rome’s underworld.
The London Times recounts a partial eclipse seen at Greenwich and surrounding locations, noting the invisibility near certain regions and detailing a pattern of three eclipses within a calendar month. It links these events to historical occurrences and future predictions in polar regions.
From the London News a discussion on Bank of England notes shows profits from unrecoverable or destroyed paper over decades. It recounts indemnities, past losses, and incidents where notes were honored or paid out, including cases of large sums and forged or stolen bills.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the mutimillionaire Jimmy Tyson faced a voyage change that left him unaware passengers would be fed by the line. He endured rain and discomfort, resisting the loss of his usual fare as he waited ashore for new clothing after the trip.
An announcements section lists candidates for city offices in a Republican primary. John V. Abrahams seeks city attorney, February 25. S. McFadden runs for re election as city clerk. The notice mentions other names and locations in vague terms and references engraving and writing services.
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