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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1899

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Lost Senator Beverings Sighting Linked to Quarantine Ship

Tribune reports puzzling letters dated June 30 from Nagasaki and Manila place Senator Albert J. Beverings aboard a plague quarantine guard ship with the Asiatic fluine. Supposed letters mention Mrs Beverings and travel across China and the Orient. Authorities note no confirmed location and await further communications.

Chiedes Tuinnapwlis Kava Albert J. Beverings Miessek Japan Bune Aeverides i Seinetor Ethos Tin Arti He Orient Heverhige Menile Fred Agraltiat Wien

Drowned youth recovered after river accident near Auburndale

Chosd Crimay, age unknown, son of Daniel Grimes and nephew of State Treasurer Prac Grimes, drowned Sunday near Auburndale after entering a deep whirlpool. A search by rescuers found the body later that day, with multiple families and divers assisting.

Grimes Chosd Crimay Danie Grit Prac Grimes Aubirndaby Clarion Earen Gridiex Teri Tory N Wes Olusenre Harner Choyd Moyd Bundy Anit McMmlan Boareh MocMillan Seerch

Trade shipments under way for California bound butter

A report describes butter from Hanna Kigin Creamery at Clay Center loaded for export to California. The car carries creamery experts and is parked in special export bunks before loading, with the inscription The car is loaded with Hanna Kigin Creamery Expert Gut ter, Clay Center ian.

E&r Senate Manne Elgin Treaqieries Crem Chix Ui San Francisch Tippines ‘Wiskee Bieter Wieseworth Tolirth Ili Vehiob Haren Ube Hanna Kigin Creamery Ian

Farmer Drowns Near Silver Lake In River Incident

A 33 year old farmer, Parin Copperwalt, was swept while swinging near Silver Lake two miles below town. He attempted to rescue a calf, entered water, and drowned. A large search party later recovered the body.

Peres Silver Lake Susans Attermyen

Escaped murderer requisition at government office

A requisition was issued today at the government office from the Kasernar at Beuth Cupullna for the capture of Charwatown of Chartey Wilgob under arrest at Galena. The requisition was brought to Torvige By W Marmo ton Tigi who left this afternoon to rule the prisoner beome Wien charged with filing Thes Site Gislfrey, a United States soldier oter rene seesete Of Charlesivs in Sepulcher.

Beuth Cupullna Ty Charwaton Chartey Wilgob Tim Apres Galena Tigi Beome Wien Gislfrey United States Rene Seesete Charlesivs Sepulcher

Invitations and Notices Lead September Event at Lincoln

Unreadable draft invites describe a September 4 event at Lincoln with multiple organizers and speakers. Wording suggests a formal arrangement by Seren to coordinate guests and venues.

Dewey in Austria Dinner Drama Delays Return

A telegraphic dispatch from Trieste reports Admiral Dewey plans limited Austrian travel with a stay aboard the Olympia. He will dine with ministers, accept invitations, and may present to Emperor Francis Joseph before recuperating in Austria. Arrival and departure dates remain tentative with messages from Adenita Trieste and New York outlining expected October arrival and Gibraltar correspondence.

New York Trieste Admiral Dewey United States Armister Harsia Invita Austra Theadmalea Vienna Francis Joseph Lack Ddipits Cotallerasion Olympia Ministes Wiystadt Amercine Aie Bs Ee Witt Syed Alreider Wil York Thureday, Ave Ae. Wielk Adenita Juis

Rights of Depositors and Bank Default in Emporia Case

Court records reveal Dedey Houk's bank failure involving Widley Ford from Emporia and the Cross bank. The Gem borrowed 24,000 secured by notes, with a 42,000 claim and a partial default at collapse. Receiver Jobs urged payment to protect depositors. judgment favors offset of losses against deposits.

Dedey Houk G Cohes Widley & Ford, & Bustites Frm Emporia Cross Bank Mies Jobs Denkwei Atuvetsd Joes

Whismand and changes in regional railroad superintendents

Whismand or anenute, appointed superintendent of the Somta ie diviaiin, resigns to avoid the post. D. Th tilfes of Emporia will be appointed to the position. Mr Whisnand remains division superintendent of the Chanute division and migration to become division superintendent of that division. Ed Ives will be promoted to Mr Ratles pines in Kaporia as trevimas far it is gad. Chas. Cagrithers, formerly in the trainmaster office at m peri and now at Las Vegas, likely to Kanses as chief clerk to Bailey.

Whismand Anenute Whisnand Chante Percy Emporia Wellington Chas. Cagrithers Ori Peri Las Vegas Kanses Bailey Ed Ives Ratles Kaporia Pilasenger Santi Fe

Mood Will Contest Readies Challenge to Inheritance

A contestant named Grn of the contes tants voices objections to the will of the late Mood tude, citing stepmother and several heirs. The article notes enlistment updates and regimental totals in Washington as of July 24, listing multiple units under Col. Pettus, Col. Rice, and Col. Leonard.

Grn Robert Mood Tate Daughters of Air Uae Washington Col. Pettus Rice Leonard

City Judge Rules On disputed public uses of city building

Judge Hazen ruled the city may proceed with building plans for public auditorium and related facilities as proposed, finding the project fits the statute and serves public purposes. City Attorney Bird seeks Supreme Court review while court records to be filed within five days to preserve key questions for higher ruling.

Hazen Hex Contell Cing Bell Tid Supreme Court Cita Haxen Venice Juden Hazen Ordve Bolidige Hird Arid RH. Gay

Cleveland Streets Bow To Violence Amid Transit Strife

Riots and mob violence erupt in Cleveland with widespread streetcar disturbances. Military mobilizes, 800 troops deployed as authorities vow zero tolerance. A suburban car explosion injures passengers near Willoughby East of Cleveland, a bystander shot dead on Cranes Street.

Cleveland Bic Clevehind Verlone Oteganizations Etty Wickttife Willoughby Straume Painesville Tienda Mlz Jassdierers Tale & Rush Mra R.A Herbert Hayward Street Dor Oty East Cleves Cornewica Cranes Street Ralph Q Hawkey Hoflear Street Cornzwich Perry Street

Hawley Arrests After Deliing With Double Shooting Incident

A Hawley man, Hawley, shot Cornanch at close range in a confrontation near Hawley. Cornanch died instantly. Patrolman Wapring placed Hawley under arrest as a crowd clashed near the Headway car. The mob was dispersed after police used clubs and the car was later moved to the central station.

Hawley Cornewich Cornanch Herman Wapring Bradway Orange Street Perry Sims Rot Stave Board of Arbitration Dring Everett Woday State Board of Arbitration Wayles Everate

Paul Quits as Kruger Resigns Over Dynamite Concessions

In Johannesburg at 8:22 p m President Kruger resigns after the Volksraad objects to dynamite concessions. Paul quits amid political opposition and mounting crisis in South Africa.

Johannesburg Kruger Bes Volksraad

Seventy Men Entombed After Mine Explosion in Grindstone

A gas and flame explosion at the Redstone Coal mine near Grindstone, Brownsville Pa, trapped seventy workers in entry No 10. Four men were recovered dead or injured, two others died later, and the rest escaped via two other shafts or exits. Rescue teams work to clear debris as families await news on the missing miners.

Brownsville Redstone Coal Grindstone Solotoom Mit Fesius Thole Sax

Suit Seeks 4041.45 From Greenspan Manager

Mrs Mary Bernes files in district court for 4041 45 against Mr Sarah Sells Greenspan claiming her property was taken to settle a hotel bill and seeking 1500 for injuries to feelings plus the value of items including a wardrobe and personal belongings with a list of valued goods and a May 1896 incident at the Chesterfield hotel in Burlington under agency of George E Marconi.

Mary Bernes Sarah Sells Greenspan Chesterfield Tel. Airs Barnes Abe Chesterfield George E. Marconi Greenspan Ki Ae Burlington

Havana Health Report Shows No Yellow Fever Cases

Havana reports two weeks of exceptional health with zero yellow fever cases and minimal other infectious diseases. Officials caution that vigilance continues to prevent any outbreak while praising sanitation efforts and urging persistence in maintaining sanitary conditions.

Havana

Reeder Fees Nepotism Charge Over West Point Nomination

Congressman W A Reeder of the Sixth district withdrew his nephew’s nomination to West Point after a long dispute over examination results. Clarence Harlek of Osborne was recommended instead amid claims of favoritism and an alleged prior error in the records. The controversy centered on the ranking of Reeder’s nephew Feeder and rival Ravick, who sought a higher standing and demanded an investigation.

W. A. Reeder West Point Clarence Harlek Osborne Reeder Reider West Paor Rarick Friends of Hartek Thy Ste. Feeder Republican Newapiyire Moan Che Soins Tain

Glass Endorsed at Populist Convention in Manhattan

The Populist convention at Clay Center Saturday endorsed Glass for discreet judge. Ghixs is his first campaign, appointed by Governor Leedy after Judge Spillman’s death in Manhattan. The convention backed Governor Leeds’s administration, Ex-Congressman W. D. Vincent, and Senator W. Hutels.

Clay Center WS. Glass Sir. Ghixs Leedy Judge Spillman Manhattan Leeds

Ravens Cracker Co Seeks Exemption From Filing Statement

The Ravens Cracker company of In dependence asks the secretary of state to suspend filing an annul statement under Kansas corporate law claiming independence would reveal capital needed to throttle the anti trust firm. The secretary replies he cannot suspend the law and demands the statements be filed. The Kansas anti trust statute would protect the company if enforced.

Ravens Cracker Company of Independence Secretary of State Bush Corporation Tapite Kansas

Buchan Abandons Congressional Run for State Senate Bid

Wyandotte County politician Buchan relinquishes pursuit of the Second District congressional nomination to focus on securing a seat in the State Senate. Henry Zimmer, a Populist from Wyandotte, currently holds the Senate seat. Zimmer’s past work includes involvement on committees related to the Topeka auditorium amendment.

Buchan Wyandotte County Trim Wyandotte County Henry Zimmer Zimmer Enich Topeka

Lightning Strikes Forty at Charlottenburg Cycle Track

A July thunderstorm in Berlin injured forty people at the Charlottenburg cycle track. Three were killed and twenty severely injured as riders and spectators sought shelter along a wire railing. Authorities urged caution as rescue teams operated at the scene.

Berlin Charlottenbure

Death List From War Department Casualties

Washington July 4 The War Department reports General Otis at Manila lists killed and wounded among U S forces in the Philippines. Kilts include Walter T Sweenie Ninth Infantry Bear San Luis 16th E Bernard B Webster. Wounded include E Claude W Hult First California Infantry near Bulonge Necros and Francis Glancey Ninth Infantry near Fort Luis. Sergeant Herbert L Hartwick slightly wounded. General Brooke Havana discloses a death report dated yesterday listing George Alsen civilian employee Arthur Hayes post quartermaster died July nineteenth from yellow fever in Santiago.

Washingtom War Department Otis Manfin Californa Infantry Bulong Negros Walter T. Sweenie Ninth Infantry Bear

Come Home in a Kansas Regiment Letter from San Fernando

A corporal of Company C, 20th Kansas, writes from San Fernando about hard campaigning since March 25 and current plans to stay until ordered home. He notes many men in Manila, asks why volunteers did much marching while regulars guard duty, and foresees a lateOctober departure with a hoped muster out at Feisen. The unit intends to ship home together.

Leavenworth Jeter Kanaus San Ternands de Loma Church San Fernando Manila Poe Nnnier Encod Kansas Beaucen Feisen

Hermit Civil Engineer Traps Driftwood Schemer Along Hudson

A 40 year old man, well dressed, claimed to be a civil engineer named George Ng. He gathered driftwood beside a railroad in front of Theob Huppect's place and slept in the open. Capt. Furlong arrested him. Recorder Morsehauser noted education and refinement, then released him after hearing his tale of driftwood collecting as a possible business.

Morsehauser Georxeng CVI Connecticut

Child Plunges Into Well In Avianta Ga Rescue

One year old child fell into a well at 3e East Lunter airvet while playing near a door. Father Mr Viking climbed down with a water pine, reached the child as it surfaced, and held it above water. A passing wagon lent a rope to pull the child to safety.

Avianta Mr. Wilkins Lunter Viking

Alger Has Friends in Detroit Welcome telegrams

The telegraph between Secretary Alger and Detroit Mayor Marbury expresses warm mutual wishes. General Russell A Alger is celebrated by citizens of Thorndale and Detroit with plans for a home purchase and a public reception upon return, expected Wednesday after moon in August.

Washireton Gay Alger Marbury Detroit Mich Russell A. Alger Thorndale Mayeuicy Mueyer Maylary Deiret Old Michigan

Prosecutors Target 188 Corporations for Antitrust Noncompliance

Attorneys in each county were instructed to pursue actions against 188 percent penalties for corporations that failed to report under the anti trust law. The effort aims to enforce penalties while distinguishing those in operation from companies claiming no trust. State attorneys are directed to collect fines where businesses are active, reporting to the secretary of state.

Tate

HER CHILDRENS SAKE Capron seeks divorce in district court

Mrs Evalina Capron sues for divorce from AG Capron in North Topeka claiming seven years of abuse and that she worked to buy clothes for herself and children now grown. Clara Vansciver also sues Joby E Vansciver for divorce alleging abuse threats and heavy drinking and gaming. Weather notes and train ad follow.

Evalina Capron Clara Vansciver Joby E. Vanseiver

Sheridan Inperil Encounters a Waterspout At Sea

Manila reports the transport from Saturat chive June 1n with reinforcements for Gen Otis has arrived. A July 16 incident pierced the core of the shoal, necessitating detours. Encounters with insurgent prisoners and troop movements are noted, along with hospital cases and several deaths among unit personnel.

Manila Saturatchive B.S. Otis Shire Avaid Otis Charlen Eanes Paratinnde Ter Betecehar Hove Kong Mt Muniliety Erliendier Senrut Louse Mourtewith Ube Mhliippines Cilla Michael Carrimin Company K Piest Monzati Sulide John Monte Wm. T. Murray

Negros Island Action Report From General Otto Cablegram

Washington July 4 The War Department released a cablegram from General Otto detailing actions against mountain bandits on Negros. Campalen forces reportedly defeated the robbers, killing or wounding many and capturing leaders and troops. Lieutenant Evans and the Sixth Infantry pursued and killed several more, with casualties among Brynteys Tehe company including Private Ehmvid Andersory and others.

Washington Juy War Department Otto Negros Bryte Ehmvid Andersory Bjerkes

Ingersoll to Be Cremated at Debra Home

The service for Robert G. Ingersoll was decided at New York today and will be held at the family home in Debba. Attendees include Jaden Chard Teidpetiy and J. Smith as listed. the remains will be cremated this afternoon or Wednesday morning.

New York Robert G. Ingersell Debba Jaden Chard J. Smith Ingersoll

Peters Fok Baker Political Harshness Amid Campaign Oratory

Newton figure Peters challenges Baker in a heated race urging voters to support Republican line. The fragmentary text references political threats and calls for overthrow of rival Fellon Temand, urging action if results fail to meet expectations.

R. Peters Newton Deavilleusth Serail Air Bisker Atanuligt Vali Republican Party Kaneag

Dean Bodley Charged with Pastoral Appointment News

Mr J A Campbell reports that Dean Bodley has accepted the pastorate of St Marke church in New Britain while Grace cathedral dean Barry Roding has roles in the church. Bodley served as chaplain and secretary to Bishop H C Totter of New York. Meanwhile politician OW Hume was gored by a bull on a farm north of town Saturday and suffered serious injuries from which he did not recover.

J. A. Campbell Hen. Barry Roding Grace Cathedral St Marke Church New Britain Coen Bodley H. C Totter New York Hume Inter Onliz

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Albert J. Beveridge Nagasaki Ashers Philippines China C. Grimes Hanns Elgin Creamery Farmer Perry Copperwalt Charles Wilson South Caroline McKinley Western Pointa Asnimant Sarre Lure Meikinjohn Wtieka Volimtvers Icra Irene Wi Dewey Interior Austria Buintiidge Deratur Sountien Pacietie Saftoid Loomis Sammons Augusta Uxwart Werks Whisnand Declin Hazen Bird Paul Transvaal Republic West Point GLASS Esnias Cracker Company Will Otis End Brooke Frisco A, Alger Illinois Chicago Pittsburg Great Rock Island Rock Island Depot Sheridan Inperil Aguinaldo Byrnes Col. Ingersoll Peters Fok Baker Newton Statesman Banks of Leavenworth Dean Bodley New Britain,Connecticut
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