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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1899

Page

5

Tragic drowning near Nantasket Beach involves Butte family

In Nantasket Massachusetts a drowning incident occurs near the shore at Nantasket Beach. The Able family of Butte Montana is referenced with a sister rescue attempt and suspected exhaustion leading to death. Local search and rescue responded but one sister died, investigators consider possible exhaustion or other causes. The Ketoper family is noted with three children in nearby Waveland within the summer spots listed.

Hostin Muse Uly Murr Krmper Butte Mont Lis Nastaxkot Mars Uulcniy Rscat Abe Ketoper Waveland

Mother Rescues Child From Blaze At Home

A mother and hero, Et Towle, saved her child from a fire on Lee Avenue. The infant suffered a bite and smoke damage but both were pulled to safety before the flames consumed the area. Towle carried the baby to safety and then escaped the blaze herself, reuniting with her child as firefighters arrived.

Weis Lee Avenue Florence Ehid Mother Trigit

Fire destroys part of El Pass facility and mill components

Damaged OCR reports a July 4 blaze at a local facility causing extensive damage to buildings and machinery. Firefighters responded quickly with engines and workers moving to protect the smelter and nearby structures. Details are fragmented in the damaged text.

Paes Bez Thors el Pass Howe

Official Vallarions Visit Briefly With Governor and Attorney General

Governor Stanley and Attorney General Godard will enjoy a brief visit in Colorado and Petoskey, with Mrs Stanley and Mrs Godard accompanying. The party plans a monthlong stay and a meeting in Overbrook, Gauge county, before returning.

Stanley Godard Waterright Colorado Revien Moulder Overbrook Gauge Petoskey Minh Western Kamas

Witches Urge Him In Milwaukee Tale Of Captain Pabst

A disjointed report describes a man in Milwaukee who believes witches command him seeking Captain Pabst and promising peace if harmed. He cites voices urging violence and references a doctor’s questioning amid a fragmentary scene with repeated odd phrases and unexplained events.

Milwaukee Prasenck Pabst Dr. Founs Walter

Injunction Battle Surges As Insurance Withdrawals Rally

The Attorney General plans to resist the injunction with a united front from multiple companies and officials. Plans for Liverpool London and Globe to shift shares are discussed as cases of infection and tragedy echo in the family home.

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Controversial Doctor H Z Gill in State House Corridor

Dr H Z Gill, amid a crowd in the state house basement corridor, sat by candles in a improvised office after lights were turned off. He denied suicidal motives and claimed officers barred his removal while bystanders questioned the scene and his actions. A photo was later taken by B Smethe.

H. Z. Gill State House Dieganes Bemith State Haus Gul Ble Dr Swan Erecuti¢S Council Board of Heart Swan Pylittelan B & Smethe

HELR TO $500 000 A Texas heir listed in mine line

A garbled report notes a $500000 figure tied to a Kansas item and an heir related to a mining case. It mentions Captain Jun Creo and a Cr... Creek reference with a fatal incident and residence details. The text is severely unreadable.

Kansas Borineneld Lecter Crewit Texas Jun Creo Freuterstan Crip- Be Creek Cosper Crego

Foreign insurance firms face antitrust ruling in banc

In JnMereon City on July 14 the wo Press court in banc overruled a motion for reconsideration in the cases of 73 foreign hire insurers against which writs of custer were issued for violations of the anti trust law. Attorneys Giver Campton and James Canoe represented the companies. The court held that the action should proceed against AG and that a Simander the mci is not a party to the case.

JnMereon Im Banc Custer Ibis Court Campton James Canoe Eecaore Sane Ag Peters Simander

Topeka Auditorium Inunction Hearing Details

City officials and Mayor Drew testified at a courtroom hearing over the proposed auditorium building. The judge heard questions on whether the hall could be used for state conventions, grand lodge meetings, county and city gatherings, or political events while remaining restricted to non hire for political uses.

Hazen Drew G. C. Clemens Clemens Fire Department Fie Weil Carmel Comercial Club Teporta 1 Wes Topeka Exton Tully Wederstead Ald Grand Lodge

Morrow's Kid-ne-oids Advertised As Kidney Remedy

Local ads tout Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as the best remedy for backache kidney and urinary disorders and sleeplessness. An anonymous testimonial claims improved health from using the product, asserting it strengthens kidneys and nerves and improves overall vitality. The copy emphasizes that the pills are not just pills but a superior, non-pill tonic with strong claims.

Topski Hans Storraw Rossean Ile Madiaan Street Jonella Kun Alf Borrow Morrow

City Hall Building Debate With Incomplete Plans Emerges

City officials discuss the proposed city building, noting only the auditorium and fire department space are fixed while offices and other rooms depend on architect plans. The dialogue touches the bond purchase, potential seating, and principal aims, including more room for the fire department and auditorium.

Commercial Club City Withes Eyascil Vaumoriea “Na Uat Drew Boxe Clemens Bird

Duel on the Range Ends in Death Near Livingston

Montana stockmen W. DB. South and Robert Stevens fought a duel four miles from Livingston. Smith was killed. no witnesses were present. The dispute arose from old grievances over rates and tunes. Both men reportedly displayed fighting skills and charged with a pistol, but the outcome left Smith dead and others unfazed by the violence.

St Paul Minn Helena Mont Fienear Prete W. DB South Robert Stevens Livineston Smith

Noted General Dead In New York City

Brigadier General Parahi Lort ine nalt Betasea eee Hae Tison died at his home in New York. Commissioned during the Civil War, he served in Pennsylvania units and held command at various points. Beulah Chapter and other Masons plan a meeting at the Masonic Temple Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Julia M. Gordon announces the notices and obituaries.

New York Parahi Lort Pennsylvania Volunivere Selvader Beulah OE & Ail Beuish C. E. Ar Hughes Orn Julia M. Gordon

North Topeka society notes and upcoming events

North Topeka items list church notices and visits, names locals and travelers, plus post office service notes and local commerce ads. Prof D J Hoover of Rossville visits the North side. various residents depart for Chicago Kansas City Oklahoma City and Denver. A Presbyterian Missionary Union meeting at Garfield Park is announced for Friday with talks and songs.

Kit Printing Company Kansor Avenue D. J. Hoover Rossville The Christian Church Edith Woogburn Chicago J. M. Morrow Stindey Oklahoma City WG. Brooks Asbury Chapel Kate Swann Little Steter Hays B. Stowell Tit van Buren Street Peabody Kansas Avenue Kansas City Deer Carl Klemp Ilttie Bennie Scranton Samuel Jameson Alexander Jameson Denver Misats Grace Bessie Root Albert Root Mail B. K. Berry Creston J. Berry F. BM. Mason Christ Hospital Jon Setenck West Gordon Street Seeves Mall Mutter North Topeka Kansue Emoothly Silver Lake Costley & Post

More Shoulder Straps

The president added volunteer army officers to ranks with former service noted. Names and ranks include captains from Seventh U.S. V and other units, plus lieutenants and a first sergeant across several regiments. The document lists multiple individuals and their assignments in July.

Washington Amys W. Brandt Gillen Waters U.S. V.l Frank M. Hime Julian West Virginia Josef Porterfield Iitincke Wm. Sullivan New Conrad, Jr

Military names tied to volunteer service and events

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals such as Theodore Schultze Wil son B. Strona and Charney P Hires in volunteer service with mentions of ranks from the Sixth Missouri and 26th A S infantry. Also notes 8400 per dozen photos at SNYDESH S GALLERY and a funeral notice for Mrs. Mary Mason Beeth with a 2 pm service.

Tain K Arkansas Theodore Schultze Missouri Wilson B. Strona Mary & Mason American Steam Laundry

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