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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1899
Page
3
A Kansan described as a feeble, elderly man facing a murder charge is held under sheriff custody. The lengthy, disjointed report notes trial delays, daily confinement costs, and efforts to identify the prisoner among multiple witnesses and documents.
A Strong City man is believed to have murdered bees in a puzzling disappearance case. Strone City residents are agitated as details remain unclear and authorities investigate the strange incident.
Fragmented OCR recounts a political feud between Anthony, Justice Bond, and local figures in Leavenworth. Allegations of denouncing food aid and disputes with newspaper editors spur editorials and retaliatory replies in The Times and The Standard. The piece notes threats and swarming controversy, with legal actions hinted.
Saline County records show Tom Hughey of Louisville died in his cabin likely from starvation after his death earlier, with letters to family dated last September. The notice notes that the details come from a statement by Hughey’s family and mentions fire warmth and possible coal use.
A fragmented OCR snippet discusses a land claim in Ottawa and a self-contained watercourse concept affecting 1,000 acres. References to Lincoln township, a ten year back erosion issue, and voices like Burerss and Degen appear ambiguously. The readable words hint at property rights and territorial boundaries but lack clear facts or dates.
A yearlong effort has expanded its scope as grading and excavation proceed on five acres of land owned by Baateen. Work is currently underway with an estimated completion set for October.
The Lanyon Smelter will receive the first shipment of zinc from Colorado within days. The source notes copper and other metals mixed in ore, causing concerns over separation and processing costs. Additional mines are expected to supply future consignments to support the shipment effort.
The sale of Arkansas City's waterworks was postponed by the bondholders with no ad seeking bids. They set a renewal rate of 1.90 dollars yearly for past and future usage and listed named individuals and places connected to the bond matters.
Santa Fe and Rock Island announce brisk traffic with extra passenger trains and special cars to meet California bound demand. Officials cite rising patronage from Kansas City and eastern cities, plus tours to Detroit, Californiа, and Fourth of July events, boosting Western line loads and future schedules.
Mr Kouns at the Santa Fe hires a man for shorthand and typing while the regular stenographer is away. The applicant, new to town, seeks steady work and is shown a few dictated letters, then disappears into the desk as both men stay busy.
Emporia July 3 A meeting of Lyon County Live Stock Association protested abolishing the feed in transit rate and urged a substitute that would not raise feeders’ costs. Major figures from the stock and rail groups were named to cooperate with national associations to reduce freight rates. The protest notes the change increases costs to feeders and impacts Kansas markets.
Bot been definitely settiet yet.
Reports detail a Cuban conspiracy seen as aimed at expelling influence from the United States and favoring Spanish interests. The narrative mentions Central railway schemes, petitions to President McKinley, and fears of military intervention. It notes Spanish merchants and local officials connected to anti-American aims and the broader political tension surrounding Cuba.
Harry Dean, a Black man, received a 1 1 2 day sentence in city jail for cruelty to an animal. He reportedly drove a horse with a beltlike bridle to the northwest district, where the animal allegedly fractured, and was torn from its tack. The incident involved a colored Bur and occurred on a Southern street morning.
A fragmented notice describes round trip tickets on the Rock Island Scenic Route to Salt Lake and Wisconsin with prices around 5200 dollars. It mentions dates in July and destinations including Detroit, Santa Fe, California, and Utah, with references to May and travel terms and a telephonic contact.
Citizens praise a remedy from John Morroe & Co for kidney and bladder issues. The ad from Swift & Hollatey’s lists Yellow Tablets as a key product, claiming strong relief and customer satisfaction with a fifty cent price.
National League notes list teams and players with travel details. Special rail excursion to Topeka departs December and July, Pullman sleepers available, rates around 22.50, offering Detroit and return options. Includes lodging at hotels and routes via Rock Island and Santa Fe lines with agents listed.
In Topekkam a resident questions endorsement ethics for a public paper. The citizen seeks guidance on who should publish or endorse opinions without personal gain and how to show proper regard for public welfare and accuracy.
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