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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1899

Page

8

Law Is With The Wheel In Bicyclist Runway Liability

A disputed jury decision in Iowa debates whether wheel riders have full legal rights on public highways and if drivers of heavier vehicles must yield. The case cites a rider named George Lehman and discusses whether bicycles can be held responsible for runaways or accidents caused by horses or other vehicles on the road.

Simpson McFherman Wirdoting Duenage Sult Tintehineon Iaat Wevlk Iansas George Lehman Hstehl Glone Public Highwa Honey Nbbe Lehman Iewi Ennien Gerive

A Marauder's Work

A mysterious Niger region incident reports biting cattle and horses at night. A horse thief named Bradford, disturbed by a nighttime attack, sprang up and pursued the assailant, who escaped after a brief chase despite a shot being fired.

Columbin Moganzi Niger Aity Bret

Man Voters Support Martha Cannon for U.S. Senate

A Salt Lake City voter voices strong support for Martha Hughes Cannon, praising her competence, two years in the state senate, and advocacy for democracy. The speaker notes her labor, independence, medical training, and loyalty to state and church traditions.

Utah U. S Salt Lake E. D Martha Hughes Cannon Sehitea Marth Hughes Cannon Gyorgy Q Cannon United States Btmie Senate Jot Stinenlinng

Ingersoll’s New Role at Kansas City Church

In a Kansas City setting, Rev J E Ingersoll attends services and shares a history with Dr Roberts dating back years. The text notes a friendship between the two men, their past as ppp ministers, and a shift in Roberts’s stance leading to a new life church on his own terms.

Kansas City J. EL Pantor Coates Opera Oberty Colonel Ingersoll Roberts Ptt Robseeeeg Sis

Chance for the Almida in peril at sea

Reports from New York describe widespread concern for the British freighter Almida which departed Shields December 19 bound for New York in ballast. After passing Dunnet Head December 21 no further word has arrived amid severe Atlantic weather raising fears of a sinking. The arrival of Britannia last week offered a glimmer of hope that Almida might still be afloat.

Bes New York Belog Ehippine Almida Shields Hamburg Dunnet Head Scotland Siues Atlantic Leason Britangia Shivdy Almita Staunch Steel

Senators and aides chase uptown car mix up

Washington figures Quay Pearse and Vest waited at a New Jersey agency corner for an uptown car. They stood minutes as a car approached and amid playful quips one aide said the group could be mistaken for a different person. The mall car arrived, Vest corrects the misreading.

Wanhington Jan Quay Pearse Vest New Jersey Perrone Cabriel Senator Veet

England's Honey Supply Strains Under Imports

Hinglish bees fail to meet domestic demand as England imports about 2,250,000 pounds yearly. Declared value roughly 231,000 or 24d per pound. Major suppliers include the United States, Chile, Peru, with contributions from the British West Indies, France, Australasia, Canada, Germany, Italy, and the Spanish West Indies. De-keeping could be developed more profitably, though current methods limit production.

England United States Chile Peru British West Indies France Australasia Canada Germany Italy Spanish West Indies United Kingdom Ga~zette

Kipling Gift and Miscellany in Chicago Times Herald

Rudyard Kipling sent a Christmas gift to Julia Marlowe from the Chicago Times Herald, a copy of his latest book with an autograph and a garbled verse. A separate report notes a major fire in Genoa burning 2000 bales of cotton from the Barbure, with 5000 bales on the wharf largely destroyed. Madrid dispatches indicate Spain’s pilots will release prisoners, with naval prisoners to be freed and large bundles sent for American steamers.

Kipling Chicago Times-Herald Rudyard Kiglinge Julia Marlowe Neigtoor Hondon Geno Galveston

Sharkey Fitzsimmons Bout Hangs On Signing Articles

Australian challenger Fitzsimmons complies with Sharkey’s demand to abandon theatrical touring. Sharkey must now sign to meet the Australian, with purses and venues under consideration in the United States or abroad. Dan Stuart in Carson City offers the largest potential purse as talks proceed.

New York Jan Bob Fitzsimmons Tom Sharkey Bob Laccatey Tose Zenuineness Fitzsimmons Sailor Lanky Bob Sharkey Empire State Carson City Dan Stuart Stuart

Peloponnesus Quake Destroys Philiatra Towns In Greece

A strong seismic disturbance struck the Peloponnesus around 9:30 am damaging all houses in Philiatra and destroying two nearby villages. Kypartsals and Staso were nearly wiped out with injuries reported. Damage extended to Navaring near Medon. Calamata and Zante felt shocks. authorities rush tents and supplies to affected residents.

Athens Peloponnesus Kingdom of Greece Philiatra Messenia Jonian Nous Wgburis Kypartsals Staso Wert Alan Navaring Medon Tunis Calamata Department Messena Gulf of Keron Zante Ionian Ife

Debate Over Kansas Medical Practice Regulation Faces Opposition

The proposed bill to regulate medical practice in Kansas draws fire from cheap schools and reformers. Opponents include Christian Scientists Spiritualists and mental healers who fear being forced to rely on physicians who prescribe medicines. Supporters argue reform will curb unqualified practitioners and protect public health while benefiting accredited medical schools.

Hanna Kansas Drax Chicago Iate Board of Health Hanna Bil

Congo fighting rages as Belgian troops suffer losses

Brussels reports fresh clashes in the Congo with Belgian troops sustaining heavy losses including white officers killed. La Patrie claims the situation is being misrepresented and that government troops are gaining little while rebel prestige erodes. Canal bill passes. government funds and stock provisions outlined.

Congo Brussels la Patriote

United States to finance and command a Central American canal

The plan authorizes issuance of 000 shares of $100 stock, calls for treasury warrants up to 5 million, and government subscription for 225,000 shares. A seven member board including United States, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica reps is created. Salaries set, six year completion target, and a permanent appropriation not to exceed 115 million. The president may suspend payments, secure concessions changes, seek new routes, and negotiate treaty abrogation while ensuring canal neutrality and free passage for large vessels.

Eanel Company Nicaragua Ant Secretary of the Treasury United States Costa Rica Senate Nho Ia Ale Iathmua

Vanderbilt Wedding Plans Secrecy Sparks Newport June Ceremony

Fair VANDERBILT New York Jan 23 Some arrangements for the marriage of Willige K Vanderbilt Jr and Miss Virginia Flr have been completed The wedding will be celebrated in June at the Newport cottage of Mrs Palrs sister Mrs Hermann Oelrichs The exact date has not been decided Miss Fa attends St Marys Church when at Newport As Mr Vanderbilt is an Episcopalian a ceremony has been planned KK Vanderbilt Sr has purchased Harbor Hill estate of 100 acres at Rodlyn Lotit was sold by the estate of Staber Willis for 100000 The land is on hillside for a fine country house site

New York Willige K. Vanderbilt Jr Virginia Flr Newport Misa Palr Hermann Oelrichs St. Mary's Vanderbilt Vanderbit, Sr Harbor Hill Rodlyn Lotit Staber Willis

Red Eagle in Topeka Lecture On Indian Life

Red Eagle, also known as George W. Arnold, a well-educated Trouvola descendant, will lecture at the First Congregational church in Topeka this evening under the Young People's Society. He recounts Sitting Bull’s era, the Wounded Knee battle, and Custer's death, aiming to illuminate Indian life and conditions. once with American Volunteers, he has since changed paths and trimmed his appearance.

Hed Pagens Topeka Hed Eagle Sitting Bull Killet Wounded Knee General Custer Red Eagle George W. Arnold First Congregational Church Ourery Arvid American Volunteers

Poisoner Woman Lifted by Mounted Police Ruse

In Dawson a Canadian mounties tale unfolds as E. Harris rescues a Californian poisoner described as a Dexutitus blonde and heartbreaker. Harris wooed her to return north toward the Northwest Territory to face arrest aboard the City of Seattle voyage, with an Arctic prison awaiting once inside British territory.

Seattle Wart Dawson Oman Northwest Territory E. Harris Dawson San Francisco Canadian Mounted Police Harris Barris Allin Arctic

Scarlet Fever Outbreak Hits Illinois Asylum

An epidemic of scarlet fever has broken out at the Illinois asylum for feeble minded children. Superintendent Dr. W. L. Athon reports efforts to contain the illness among 106 residents. Visitors are restricted and employees cannot leave the grounds.

Lincoln Ilinois W. L. Athon Aire

English Syndicate to Take Control of Whittaker Plant

News from Wichita reports that packing executive David J. Wallace will travel from England to New York next week to represent an English syndicate seeking control of the Whittaker packing plant. The National Bank of Commerce of St. Louis holds most stock and will not operate it directly, while offers and expectations of sale prompt tense negotiations.

Wichita David J. Wallace New York City England Wallace Whittaker Packing Plant National Bank of Commerce of St. Louis Whittaker Bani

Indians Plan Overland March to Mexico for New Tribal Government

Ten thousand Indians from the Creek Cherokee and Delaware tribes will march overland from Visita, Indian Territory, to Mexico starting Monday. About 10,100 participants with a combined capital of 425,000 are moving to new lands near Durango, Guadalajara, and Sonora. They have bought 2,000 bicycles and 200 wagons for the journey.

New York Journal Wichita Kan Visita Indian Territory City of Mexico United States Durango Guadalajara Sonora

Massacre of Christians Feared in Europe Over Constantinople Crisis

Vienna reports widespread apprehension over Constantinople affairs with possible Armenian Christian massacres or sultan assassination. Rich Levantine residents flee with families and valuables as Sultan’s Albanian officers’ loyalty sours after Ghank Bey's death ordered by the sultan. the aide-de-camp reportedly aided a felonious escape.

Europe Vienna Diplmatic Constantinople Bnt Hatz Pasha Ghant Bey Ghank Bey Shawha Mide Thas

Interlocking Plant Goes Into Service in Emporia

The new west end interlocking plant in Emporia began operation at noon Saturday with Jim Darling, a former conductor, taking charge of the levers. The plant cost about $9,000 and includes ten levers for five switches and signaling, improving safety and saving time for brakemen and switchmen.

Santa Fe Emporia West End Jim Darling Newton Signal Department Macchinery Oklahomma City

Parma Dukes and Palatine Library in Dispute

A Royal Library dispute centers on Duke Robert of Parma seeking the Palatine library's recovery as part of his patrimony. Marie Louise, Napoleon I's widow, held Parma and Placenss by 1815 treaty and 1817 pact, later passed to the Lucca Bourbons. Charles III, a books-loving but peaceful ruler, moved the collection to Parma in 1849 before abdication in favor of his son, with a life pension promised.

Robert of Parma Spain Pla Marie Louise Charles Tl Lucca Charles III

Boston Capitalists to Give $3,600,000 for Havana Warehouses

New York dispatch reports Boston capitalists offer 3.5 million Spanish gold for the San Jose warehouses and wharves in Havana. Colats & Co. confirm the offer and expect principals to arrive midweek. Plans to lease or rent the property change as a sale appears likely. A yellow fever case appears in the camp of Private Smith, Company B.

Boston Havana New York The Tribune Tum Baston San Jose Colats & Co Regia Viry Ludlow Black Washington Smith Second Volunteer Engineers Cincinnati Yellow Fever Hospital

Quadruple Alliance Favored by Beresford in Tokyo Speech

Rear Admiral Lord Chares Beresford, en route home from China, urged a four-nation alliance of Japan, Germany, England, and the United States to guard trade in China at a Tokyo meeting. He condemned policies based on spitreres pe eotperion. Mrs George Stansfield Very Sick. Mrs Stansfield is dangerously ill with pneumonia in Veuile losik. She fell ill last Monday and worsened. physician says condition is critical this morning.

Charlies Beresford Yokohama Jan Lord Chas. Beresford China British Associated Chambers of Commerce Tokio Japanese Oriental Association Japan Germany England United States Beresford George Stansfield

State Journal Adopts New Building And Circulation Facts

The State Journal details its full day leased-wire AP report, association membership, and circulation needs. It notes a permanent home in a brick building at a southeastern corner site with exclusive use facilities and modern features including wood construction elements and notable layout.

The State Journal Associated Press Report American Newspaper Publishers’ Association the State Journal Iset State Journal Toi Ss Avenue Eighth St

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