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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1897

Page

8

New X ray use in mining ore discovery claims

Los Angeles July 4 Dr F R Yoakum reports X rays reveal gold within quartz unseen on exterior. Photographs show particles of precious metal and ore paths, suggesting X rays may locate valuable ore without cutting. He envisions X rays aiding geologists and mineralogists and possibly guiding ore delineation.

Los Angeles Cal F. R. Yoakum Ife Bolt Koll Yoakum Beieves Perhans

Sudden Shock Restored Insane Man to Reading

A Topeka man recalls a dramatic case at the Topeka Insane asylum where a mute patient, after a belt strike while asleep, spoke for the first time since arrival. He recounted brain fever after a failed West Point exam left him unable to remember, yet recovered to become a successful businessman.

Topeka Topeka Insane Asylum Wichita Seylum Asylum Stelman

Douglas Island Volcano Seen From Portland in Alaska Tale

Alaskan volcano description relayed by H. G. Harrison of Treadwell Mining Co mentions steam and mist rising from Dopeivsteland peak. He notes long periods of activity with continuous jets, uncertainty about true volcanic eruption, and observers near the mine believing nature’s curiosity grows. Beecham's Pills are suggested to dispel blues.

Tuncan Portland Dopeivsteland Alaska H. G. Harrison Treadwell Mining Company Harrison San Francisco Topeka Tresswell Gomatock Lode Douglan Peak Jabeau

Small irrigation plants may beat big ditches in arid regions

A Kansas expert argues that semiarid farming hinges more on numerous small, cheap irrigation schemes than massive canal projects. Pumping, windmills, and siphon devices enable farmers to lift water from wells or reservoirs, with costs averaging modest per acre irrigated. storage reservoirs atop high ground maximize efficiency, while new engines and compact pumps expand options for smallholders.

Arkansas Kansas F. MH. Newett United States Geological Survey Prof Newell Operaton Une Riddiy West United States Ganges Jumna Madras Pettiers Larned Ken Pheir West

THAT PYNE CASE Tells His Story to State Journal

W A Pyne, writing from Lansing Kansas on July 1 1397, details a complex pension check fraud case involving forged endorsements and multiple witnesses. He describes his alleged perjury arrest in 1895 and subsequent actions, including depositional testimony, timelines across Ashland Guelph and St Francis, and efforts to gather new affidavits to counter the trial record.

The State Journal Topeka B. Kelly William Cook Ashland Kan Cook Department Sub-Treasury St. Louis Pension Office Sumner County Guelph W. A. Pyne Arkansas City Eli Blake Blake Mack Crick Clark County Goodland St. Francis Rodney Chipp Harmilton Crick Mason Sys Crick Elling Snd C. G. Williams Ald B Nunemacher Awkland Ashlandton Tom McKinley Lansing

There Are No Female Angels Declares A Baptist Preacher

New Brunswick July 14 The Rev Thomas Needham an evangelist stirred the Livingston Avenue Baptist congregation by asserting there are no female angels and that all angels are men and act as messengers. He claimed angels are a lower order than redeemed souls and added no minister should lead a church unless married.

New Brunswick N. J Livingston Avenue Baptist Church Thomas Needham Mn Neldham

Castellane Barred Out by Paris Jockey Club

Count Boni de Castellane is blackballed by the Jockey Club of Paris. Of 288 votes cast for his membership, one ballot blocked admission while his younger brother was elected. Castellane spent about £60,000 on art last year, and this year few sellers will deal without his wife’s signature.

Tockey Club Paris Tondon Count Boni de Castellane Jockey Club of Count Bopl

Not for Martins London rumor debunked on Harney Barnato house

London reports the Bradley Martins did not buy Harney Barnato’s house. Hooley now owns it, with his vast stock schemes and Micyele shares. Readers wonder if the house will be used and whether superstition blocks occupancy.

London Bradley Martins Harney Barnato Hooley

Ice Dealers Indicted in Nashville Grand Jury Case

Nashville grand jury returned indictments against nine leading ice manufacturers and dealers for forming a trust to control supply and raise prices. Most were arrested and posted bonds. remaining defendants to surrender tomorrow. Also contains unrelated travel and tobacco advertising snippets.

Nashville Tenn Anderson

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