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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
6
A suit has been filed in Clay County Court alleging fraud by four members of a corrupt commit team. The direct claim states these individuals accepted pay, but their names are withheld in the filing, leaving the precise identities undisclosed at this time.
Clay County files suit seeking injunctions against the state board of charities during the fight over locating the new insane asylum at Parsons. Willams Coleman leads a challenge alleging law flaws and procedural missteps, with political corruption claims and accusations of ballot misreporting surfacing as the case targets the Clay Center influence and possible land purchases.
In Ipdiineptts, Ind., a large crowd panicked as a man derailed the citizenship ceremony by detonating an estimated 200,000 firecrackers. Authorities report scattered injuries and a temporary street curfew amid the chaotic scene. Police tied the incident to a protest by the man, with local officials assessing safety measures and crowd control.
In Rennes a wall bearing Vive Dreyfus remains undisturbed amid fears of disorder during upcoming national fete days. Madame Dreyfus, with her parents, visited the prisoner as crowds jeered, police barred access to routes near the prison, and photographers lingered at the tannery overlooking the cell. Madame Dreyfus showed distress, determined to stay until her husband is freed.
In Cheat Haven a lightning sparked fire trapped Logan Main’s family on the second floor. Ten year old Frank Main leapt to save his cousin Lene Millnack, pulling her from flames after he jumped clear. She died hours later from burns. Frank survived with injuries but will live.
A stranger seized a 3-year-old in Muncie Indiana and fled toward a train station as a parade moved by. Henry Lamb, with his grandchild, spotted the kidnapper and alerted authorities. The abductor released the child and fled into the night. a posse pursues and Lamb recovered the infant at the depot.
Reports from Belgrade claim a Sofia revolution began yesterday as mobs marched with troops joining. Prince Ferdinand allegedly ordered counters cut and telegraph lines severed amid scattered disturbances. Some advices refute any clear revolution or violent crackdown at the moment.
DL Sullivan of St Louis spoke on Divine Science at the Divine Science hall 22 Kan pas avenue Topeka. The hall was filled as he unfolded the doctrine and urged prayer and self identification with health and spiritual power in a Pentecostal tone. He indicated another lecture to be given soon at the same venue after refreshments.
Police arrested two colored men James Bender and Silas Denver 14 for the murder of Harry G. Tandy, a Creighton druggist, on a tramping expedition near McFarland. Tandy was found dead after going missing June 28, following a brief sighting with two strangers. Officers McCoy Betts and Chief Ramsey linked the suspects through descriptions and alibi checks including stolen goods evidence.
A call for unity among many denominations under the Christian Endeavor banner, led by the Tenth Legion, urging collaboration to reach a goal of 100,000 new members this year. Emphasizes missionary work, funds, and nationwide prayer cycles with strong emphasis on faith in Jesus Christ as head.
Police identify Render and Williams as suspects in the Tandy killing case. They trace a gold watch and a valise used to hide evidence, with McCarty identifying the watch and aiding in custody. Governor Stanley offers a $250 reward for the culprits as investigators from Rock Island, Alma, and Manhattan pursue leads.
William Ludwick and his sweetheart Miss Fertha Whitesides were found dead in her home at 22 Lyon Street. Ludwick, who arrived from Rockwell City, asked her to marry and die together, then shot her in the head and at close range before killing himself. Whitesides, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Whitesides of Rockwell City, had spent much of her life in Radlows City. The tragedy occurred around 1:50 this morning.
A speaker urges daily exaltation and calls Christ king of kings while urging Romans Greeks and Hebrews to unite in proclaiming atonement. He argues the Greek Hebrew and Roman languages symbolize intellect heart and will and invites the Christian Endeavor to inscribe Christ’s name in all three tongues. The speech frames the atonement as a cross-cultural expression.
The city council awarded contracts for 12 street blocks and two alley blocks amid a rush of petitions. Officials debate assessment timing for tax rolls and target paving on Hancock, Tyler, King and other streets with bids to M. F. Wail, John Ritchie, Salyer & Nystrom, and Baker & Bradbury.
At a Wednesday council meeting local residents protested a request by a Tenth and Topeka butcher to slaughter near his premises. City officials debated ordinances and public health concerns, with Mayor Drew noting many complaints. The council refused the license.
Mrs Mary Perry of Toledo sustained a fractured neck in a wagon wreck just before a Lake Shore train. Her husband and son escaped serious harm. Doctors say she will recover, though her neck is broken, following the collision that split the wagon in two.
Fragmentary OCR report notes a pastor's residence damaged in an unspecified incident. Details are unreadable, with names, dates, and locations obscured. Further clarification needed to identify the event, participants, and outcome.
A special to the Port Dispatch from Carthage reports James McAfee was hanged there for the murder of Iben Brewer a Joplin businessman whom he had pursued for nearly two years. The item notes the date and location of the execution and identifies Brewer as the victim.
A collage of light quotes and jokes from various papers shows witty barbs on marriage speech, social milieux, politics, and college life. Notes include last word wives, tongue in cheek, impersonations, a mob in Paris, and a nurse’s humor about a sugar merchant, with a bankruptcy filing linked to Peoria clothiers S. L. Kreeman & C.
Chicago July market report shows wheat trading higher on rains in the northwest while corn held firm as traders weigh crop conditions. Wheat futures advance past opening while receipts and activity climb. September futures mix with slight gains and softening headlines. Provisions open dull with later declines, barley and timothy notes included.
Grain markets show slight gains with wheat holding firm and prices steady for now. Export business weak amid ruination north of the region and liquidation pressures persist. receipts and clearances vary across staples with mixed futures cues and cautious trading in dairy and sheep sections.
July market notes from Kansas City show cattle prices and activity mixed across steers heifers and cows with bids near 4.0 to 5.4 per unit while Packers and feeders adjust. In New York the money market and exchange rates hold steady with call money around percent and sterling steady amid bank activity and government bond notes.
Jagged OCR fragment outlines shipping, stock, and commodity prices with scattered company and region names. Mentions Lake New York, Minot Central, Continental Tobacco, wheat, receipts, and markets amid unclear context and disconnected phrases.
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