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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1899
Page
3
The fragmentary paper lists National League action with teams Boston and Cleveland and references to games in New York, Washington, and Kansas City. It also contains lengthy church notices for services, sermons, and events at the Chamber of Good Souls, with mentions of speakers and dates, plus scattered player notes and local schedule items.
A chaotic item notes a forthcoming Marshalls Bard event in the afternoon with vague references to cures and tonic remedies. It mentions Dr Fowler and Dean's Gintment with a 50 cent price, and cites a West Seventh Street address and a stores sale in a jumbled ad-like fragment.
McPherson July 1 Officers of Moundridge resign amid relentless criticism for refusing to enforce prohibition. A meeting of local citizens discussed initiating a new election to reclaim the joint oversight but no election was held. Temperance groups planned further talks while public pressure persisted.
William Tweedy sues John Wanlenmair Fred Wahlenmal and Thomas Sulter in district court for 10200 damages claiming false imprisonment tied to an old rental dispute over a farm east of the city. Tweedy alleges Sultor attempted to seize the farm with Wahlenmaire aiding, leading to a prior arrest and discharge.
Ottawa July 1 The Ottawa Chautauqua opens Monday July 27 at Purest Park Amans the prominent speakers include Jon J Wooler on Christian Citizenship John Temple Graves on The Belsof the Democratic and The New Woman and the Old Albert E Hyde on Prevention of Disease and Inebriety Prof A W Hawks on Sunshine and People I Have Met with humorous lectures John F R Robertson presents Manila and Philippines and Japan Alexander Black offers Miss Jerry and A Capital Ship Prof Honey conducts the chorus and the concert company will perform three programs Miss Montgomery heads the art department A crowded program of lectures and entertainments is promised.
In Heringtos on July 15 the Democratic and Populist centers of the Eighth judicial district issued calls for judicial conventions to meet August 25. They plan to nominate the same candidate for judge, with James L Moore named by opposition as the feasible choice. Other contenders listed include Me BO Nichitent and Bermain of Coune Grove, but Moore appears likely to secure the nomination. The fusion is part of a broader strategy to unite in readiness for next year.
A report from Shoal Creek near Lowell details a youth camping with companions when a confrontation with Black individuals led to one man fatally injured. The event occurred Thursday night as darkness fell and the party rested near Lowell, with a witness, Leock, alerting officials after hearing gunfire.
A fragmentary police note describes a coroner's jury examining a shooting or death case. Victim and suspect details are unclear, with no evident motive or suspect names. Rested today, the subject is held for questioning as investigators gather evidence and await further findings.
Pratt July th jury in the Hensley murder trial retired after long deliberations. The defendants, drunk that night, faced testimony alleging self defense and insanity. The jury finally returned a verdict of murder in the second degree for the killing of Jacob McCammond on April 8.
Reports say the Ku diocese rector’s hearing was postponed to August as the vestry acquitted him by a vote of 10 to 1 amid claims Mrs Puller is deranged. A Santa Fe wreck near here killed A P Steff of Chinut sas yesterday afternoon, his head and arm severed. Mary Pritber named assistant in domestic economy as Regents appoint new teachers. Edgar Knight drowned in the Smoky River while bathing.
Fragmented report describes a chaotic scene with a call for peace keeping and a petition to a government body. Mentions signatures and attempts to verify legitimacy, ties to Palomas region, and a push to secure calmer treatment for unspecified claimants. Also notes arrival of a report from a city official and references to local businesses and services.
Kansas City July 15. Western lines brace for friction as they set a 50 cent scale for basing points west of Kansas City. Santa Fe and B&O Pacific resist the plan while New York meeting of western executives decides next steps.
McPherson July 1. A Walker, Santa Fe agent at this place, has been promoted to agent at Hutchinson. He has served Santa Fe for 17 years, learned telegraphy at Littleriver, and held various positions, mainly as station agent at Little River. He won the first prize of 509 for the greatest increase in earnings among stations from Chicago to the Pacific, last year. Weather will be transferred as soon as changes are made.
A well known politician sent a self explanatory verse to a railroad official, asking for a pass to visit towns and see the line. The short note pleads for travel relief and hints at travel needs, ending with a plea to meet in Topeka and requesting passage.
Santa Fe surveyors visited the new bath and reading room at Arkansas City noting plans for twelve tubs and periodicals for employees. In Emporia it was announced steam heating will replace stoves at the roundhouse to cut coal use. Depot work at Cottonwood Falls involves rock and ground stabilization with tracks raised. A five year taxation agreement across counties was signed in Los Angeles for Santa Fe rail operations. Caney to Bartlesville freight depots began locating as cattle shipments rise.
In Ottawa today the Santa Fe yards start installing a new steel turntable to replace the old worn-out motor. Welie will supervise the project, aiming for quick completion.
Horton J T of Fopelca is 2 new carpen. Conductor and several railroad staff changes are noted. Plans include a short visit to Kansas City for trades, worker layoffs at various depots, and anticipated transfers as the rail service reorganizes. The report records multiple personnel shifts and travel plans across stations and cities.
Reported events describe strict quarantine and sanitary measures in Cuba with one death and three new cases tied to yellow fever. No new US troop cases. Detentions include Jamesites and Dr Childs, an American physician, held for fumigation and alleged concealment of fever at his residence. An English North American Tire company worker died.
The Home Land & Loan co sues George W. Stansfield for 364 plus interest claiming 5 percent commission on selling Bransfield's Drug Store at 6 Ransan Avenue. Stansfield allegedly kept 1000 after the sale to WF Konze fell through and a later bid dispute arose. additional suits may seek recovery of the 1000 paid to Stansfield.
Fragmentary note on Saint Swithin Day and weather lore. Mentions beliefs about rain after July entries and references unclear names and local figures. Text appears garbled with stray spellings and unidentifiable proper nouns, offering little verifiable detail.
Detroit July 15 The Evening Nine reports police have restricted the directorate chief Cant Methwell to investigate transactions of several aldermen over the past days. Evidence is unclear but the public inquiry centers on six aldermen who voted on the matters last Tuesday amid whispers of possible impropriety.
Topeka superintendent William Durwiteen has been elected as a member of the national council of education. The appointment sets Durwiteen among a six member panel, with Kansan officials including President Art Garluc of the state normal bets cited in the report.
Madison reports Countess Nacimoff, wife of ex Senator Baker, says she will file for divorce in the fall after alleging threats. She states she will never marry again and plans to maintain friendship with a university student in Sturgis while remaining with friends in Sturgis.
Circulars announce transfers and appointments by the Chicago Rock Island and railway. W J Leahy becomes general passenger agent at 585 Broadway New York City vice Charles Kennedy. Perry Griffin named traveling passenger agent with office pending in Pennsylvania vice Hall. Auer also a traveling passenger agent with office at WS Broadway New York City. Rapid Transit Road sale notes Indianapolis property of the Indianapolis and Brand Ripe ble Hapld Trust Co sold for 200000 in a Brewst for S200000 per Baltimore capitalists.
A fragment from Wisconsin notes a message claiming New York Central and allies seek rail control to push a line from the Atlantic to the east. A Milwaukee church on Madison Street offers a free sermon and communion with evening children’s programs, tied to the ongoing remodeling.
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