Correction Notice Sets Great Cost Sale Start Time
A correction states the Great Cost Sale began this morning and will run through next Saturday evening. Attend this renowned clearance event advertised as the greatest of its kind.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1899
Page
8
Pink Firkin the Dynamite Dealer at the St James Register
A faulty tale follows Pink Firkin a timid traveler who signs his name on a register while clutching a black bag marked with the initials P O N and a loaded dynamite tale unfolds as bystanders fear his dangerous cargo and the risks of travel with explosives in crowded towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sveuuwen
St. James's
Carmen
Nike
Pik Piekin
Black Ag
Spete
Firkingrith
New York
Tle
Bsa
Arvana
Ile Mtust
Hetel
West Indian trade plans subsidized steamship links outlined
Government letters in London reveal plans to subsidize new steamship lines linking Britain with its Caribbean colonies and Canada. Contracts cover Halifax to Trinidad and British Guiana with 10 knot service and 20,000 banana cargo capacity, plus Jamaica to Southampton, all starting May 1900 with annual subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Canada
London
Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
British West Indies
Colonial Office
Messrs. Pickford and Bleck
Ee St
Halifax
Trinidad
British Guiana
Bermunda
St. Kitts
Antigum
Montserrat
Dominica
St. Laida
Tarbadoes
St. Vincent
Grenada
To- Yano
Bernila
St. Lynn
Harbadoes
Jamaica
Southampton
Dewey Accepts Banquet Invitation After Trieste Arrival
A World dispatch from Trieste reports Admiral Dewey accepted a banquet offered on arrival in Austria Hungary by a Splist Staten official. He invites American consuls and vice consuls to attend as tension and health permits are discussed. The note hints at allied communications and potential formalities as Dewey readies further travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trieste
Austria
Dewey Han
Staten
Tay
Mrs Peyton sues for 500000 in Spokane over estate claim
Mrs Helen M Peyton, long time Denver restaurant operator, files suit in Spokane for 500000 claiming funds belong to the estate of Col Isaac N Peyton, former Exchange National Park president who sold Le Rai Tite stake in Rossland B C for 999000. Allegations include desertion in St Louis and fraudulent concealment, with Denver lawyers handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Helen M. Peyton
Denver
Isaac N. Peyton
Exchange National Park
Rossland
B. C
Perton
Saguache
Col
Colorado
St. Louis
Spoker
G. H. Borgan
Peyton
Harbor on Fire in Halifax Harbor
The Standard Oil steamer Maverick arrived from New York with oil cargo when a six inch pipe burst in the pumping system. Oil flooded the engine room, flames followed, crew abandoned ship, fire brigade fought the blaze, preventing explosion. Vessel submerged except masts, two thirds of cargo destroyed, onlookers watched from the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Standard OU Company
Maverick
New York
Green Fruit Special Breaks Time Across Main Line
A green fruit special ran from Dodge City to Newton in four hours and thirty five minutes over 167 miles. The train consisted of six feeder cars, pulled by engine 290 with Mike Nortus at the throttle and J J Cash as captain. The first eighty miles took two hours with coal and water stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banta Fe
Dodge City
Newton
Mike Nortus
J.J. Cash
Official estimate of Klondike output valued at eighteen million nine hundred thousand
Frank A. Van, secretary of the treasury, filed an official estimate from a month long western business trip. The report cites conservative outlook and notes most of the Klondike yield will be taxed through the government examination office at Kipling's Uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Warrington
Frank A. Van|ip
Amalsiant
Tin Treasury
Teturomd Totay
West
Tees
Kiondtka
Exnay
Command of Regiment Amid Philippine Front Lines
From Col. Little in the Philippines a letter to Mrs. T. Little describes Malolos and San Fernando front lines, Metcalf wounded, Regimental command by June, and praise for Fortson and Moteah. He notes heat, local life in San Fernando, and roads, telegraph progress, Linares with 4000 men, and an English observer on Filipino morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fooston
Moteah
Abilené
T. Little
Philippines
San Fernando
P. L
Malolos
Metcalf
Guivento
Stanley
Appuinte Asreveau
Whitman
Delores Singau
Kansas
Dr. Singau
Mastin
Nendeen
Exeenta
Wees
Funston
Linda
Lina
Tarieck
Lajzor
Touch
Lupton
Cargo of Silver Reaches Philadelphia From Andes Mines
A British steamer Kentisera arrives with what is likely the first cargo of silver and ore from Bolivia via Guayaquil to an Atlantic coast port. The shipment includes high grade ore valued around 150000 dollars and an unsorted cargo of similar value. Mines high in Bolivian mountains supply the ore, requiring mule transport to Autoforasia, due to lack of smelting facilities. No prior imports or duties on silver ore are recorded in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
South Aumerica
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Bolivia
Autoforasia
South America
Bartley’s Bondsmen Judgment in Embezzlement Case
In Omaha July 13 the district court ruled against all Bartley’s bondsmen in the ex State Treasurer Parker case. Mrs Mary Fitzewraid of inven and Mrs Geraid were released from liability due to temporary insanity at signing. Judgment totals 6082.45 with 55730.06 principal for Bartley’s refaleation and the rest interest. A new trial motion to be filed soon. Bartley serving a twenty year term for embezzling the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Mary Fitzewraid
Geraid
Bartley
Lincoln leaks prompt probe into governor Holcomb conduct
Senate Investigating Committee opens a inquiry into the governor's office during Silas A. Holcomb's four year term. Discrepancies of several hundred dollars in house rent payments tied to former deputy author Hedgind and owner Mrs Charlotte Gould are examined. Holcomb is expected to testify this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Senate
Governors Office
Silas A. Holcomb
Hague
Hough
Depuy
Hedignd
Charlotte Gould
Holcamt
Hold Up at Saloon in San Francisco
Two masked men entered the Hold Up Saloon and grocery run by David Lavart in the early hours, firing shots to intimidate patrons. They demanded Lavart surrender his money, but the proprietor resisted and was shot. the highwaymen escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
David Lavart
Firmus
Lavart
Secret of Health Stomach Bitters Seek Genuine Stamp
An advertisement touts Hustetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for constipation dyspepsia biliousness and nervousness. It claims the product is a vegetation invigorant that strengthens weak debili tated stomachs and urges buyers to ensure the 2 private revenue stamp is on the neck label to prove genuineness.
Passenger service to Bramen on Hunnewell line
Wellington reports Santa Fe will begin passenger runs to Bramen this week though line to Blackwell not finished yet. Devaney bridge crew has built a 180 foot Dry Creek crossing and will return to the Chisholm river area, starting night work to lay four more bridges totaling 640 feet to span the river. Crews include Duvaney, Hancock, Reynolds and Pickis, with continuous work until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Auium
Santa Fe
Hunnewell
Bramen
Blackwell
O. T
Devaney Tridge
Fom
Dry Creek
Hunnewell-Blackwall
Chiicaskia
Commiend
Meroes
Duvaney’s
Hancock's
Reynold
Judge Grants New Trial in Dolman vs Santa Fe Suit
Judge Hazen has granted a new trial in the Dolman versus Santa Fe case over a $25,000 claim for injuries from Santa Fe shops years ago. The jury previously awarded Dolman $5,000, but Hazen found fault with five special questions and ordered a reexamination after jury reports of an incomplete verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen
Dolman
Santa Fe
Haken
Tey
Judes Hazen
Burglar Steals $500 Vest Hidden in Ottawa Paper
Ottawa Kansas July 18 a burglar snatched 4500 in bills from Henry Trickier. He had hung his vest with the money on a bedpost before retiring. The thief cut the window screen and pulled the vest out with a pole, leaving no trace of the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kan
Henry Trickier
A Scheme to Pool California Business In Talks
Santa Fe and Southern Pacific officers in New York discuss California business with hints of a conference to divide California commerce. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe system nears completion into San Francisco and may open for business this year. Interstate Commerce law blocks open agreements, but a pooling scheme is suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
California
New York
Atchson, Topeka & Santa Fe
Atchison Company
San Francisco
Big Man Hunt in Springer Nebraska and Surrounding Area
Las Vegas NV July 18 report says a major pursuit of robbers continued after yesterday’s battle. Dosse Dashen led by four pursued by authorities with Superintendent Webb arriving by special train. Hurley of Sunts Fe and Captain Thacker of Wells Fargo's secret service departed Springer for Clmurron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegan
G. M
Springer, NM
Dosse Dashen
Webb
Colorado # Southern
Springer
Superintendene Hurley
Sunts Fe
Thacker
Secret Service
Wells-Pargo Company
Clmurron
Chicago Chronicle reports girls poisoned by water in Texas
A Butler Texas dispatch says two girls aged over ten and ten, daughters of widow John Moone, died after drinking poisoned water from a pitcher placed in Mrs Moore's house. Authorities say the toxin was meant for the widow, a key witness in the lynching case against the accused men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chronicle
Butle
Tex
John Moone
Witnena
Jockey Club Suspends Sloan Robinson and Dalton After Insubordination
London July 18 An exhibition of insubordination at the start in the Warren Nursery race at Sandown Park led to the Jockey Club suspending Jockers Tod Sloan and Henry Robinson from July 18 to August 5 inclusive and John Dalton until July 23. The action bars Sloan and Robinson from riding in key races including the Laverpag cup, with top horses First and Seven favorites named. Wyoming railroad news notes a new 20 mile line from Fort Steele via Saratoga to Grand Budmoment with a completion target of January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Warren Nursery
Sandowne Park
Coventry
Jockers
Tod Sloan
Henry Robinson
John Dalton
Jockey Club
Sloan
Robinson
Arghat
Dalton
Rdime Grodno
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming & Southern Railroad Company Recently Incorporated
Spe
Fort Steele
Ine
Union Pacific
Saratoga
Grand Budmoment
Une
Prings
Colorado
Miss Barton Arrives from Havana Quarantined in New York
Miss Clara Barton of the Red Cross Society arrived from Havana aboard the steamer Havana and was detained at quarantine due to arriving from a yellow fever port. She reported Red Cross affairs in Cuba are in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barton
New York
Clara Barton
The
Red Cross Society
Havana
Red Cross
Cuba
Waterworks Bond Election For Los Angeles City
The Los Angeles city council proposes a 32,000,000 water system purchase funded by bonds. Final ordinance calls for an election to approve the municipal waterworks purchase with bonds issued at 3 percent interest, the city’s lowest rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Donde
Counci
Lawn Party Aids Lynn WCTU Fund At Mrs Pinkham Grounds
A Lynn lawn party hosted by Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham’s grounds drew crowds as the Young Ladies of the local WCTU organized the annual event. Proceeds support the temperance work and the Lynn fountain project with ice cream, lawn games, an orchestra, X ray display, and telescope viewing amid elaborate electric decorations. Guests included WCTU leaders and church youth representatives from area societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint Aliee Johnson
Dorm Harvey
Massachusetts
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mrs. Pinkhant
Mrs. Pinkham
Christian Temjertain Eaton
Mike Tyler
Dream Nation
Wey
Ladies of the Temperance Union
The Daisies Know Story on Veranda Romance
A New York World folkloric tale follows Pink and Harry as they test love with daisies. On a veranda at Uttle farm, petals reveal their hopes and heartbreak. After teasing, Pink declares love through a final daisy reveal while the couple renews their budding romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Uttle Farm
Pink
Daisy
Harry
Noah
Hary
Daily Story
Farry
Seeds That Need Fire in Plants at Kew Gardens
A London report notes California pine seed cones open only with fire or intense heat, echoed by a former Australian resident about Australia’s wattle tree. Seeds often lie dormant until a bush fire triggers germination, after which a new forest can arise within 11 months, even on previously bare ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Kew Gardens
London
Australia
Humor of the Day Incomplete Conversation Shows Tidy Banter
A fragmented humor column captures snippets of dialogue from a Brooklyn hotel scene and varied urban chatter. The exchange touches on family roles, a judge’s curiosities, and playful boasts about birthdays and simple curiosities, reflecting everyday city life.
Big Foundry Burned at Addvaicn Pipe and Steel Plant
Cincinnati July 18 The casting plant at the Addvaicn Pipe and Steel foundry burned last night at midnight. North Bend was spared while the rest of the works were destroyed. The loss runs to about 900000 dollars with the building and stock destroyed. insurance covers most of the value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Addvaicn Pipe and Steel
North Bend
Aatie Bulidin
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Ss. Barnum Dry Goods & Carpet Co
Kansas Ave
Dynamite
Us Pepulas
Royal Baking Powder
Necessae
West Indian Trade
England
Dewey
U. S
Harbor
Kipling
Col. Little
Bartley's Bondsmen
Nebraska
Hostetter
Forty Moon
Pinkham
Mass
Boston Herald
Pinks
Topeka
Wolff Packing Co
DeWitt's
Tineeh
Nomelwig
Brooklyn
Farsisiteo
Maria Sim
Moe Teatie
Mia
Barry
Marie
Weil
Polte
United States
Wellington Star
Bal
Dacia
Shehmond
Francis Adams
Uae
Tat
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