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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1899
Page
3
A fragmentary report lists numerous families and women linked to polygamy among church members in Salt Lule. The document names individuals connected to the practice, noting a growing number of wives and households across the community.
Lloyd Tevis died last night at private sunktarvusy Ay Sheen about two weeks after Agno age and complications. He was president of Welld Paren and linked to California development. Resided in Sac Tamesie and San Weas, with J B Tagwan in business. wealth estimated at twenty million dojines.
Densely described outbreak in Moline on July 21 reports army worms devastating corn, cane, alfalfa, and gardens. Farmers fear widespread crop loss, with 40 acre corn plots stripped and green vegetation consumed rapidly. Observers note worms move in groups like ants, leaving fields barren and hay shortages looming for winter.
Four Caldwell girls, Ednd Curtis orbit, Dirtsch Michel and Inez Neal, ages 11 to 14, drowned in the Chickasaw river near Drury Sumner county yesterday. A chaperoned party from Caldwell entered the shallow area, Edna Hatton fell into a deep hole, and attempts to rescue her ended in multiple drownings as currents and concealed hazards claimed the rest. Bystanders recovered bodies after searching the river for about an hour, the incident prompting a broader rescue effort upriver.
The wife of W E Steward sues in Kansas City Kansas for divorce from Rev W E Steward pastor at Paxico and Eskridge. She claims he failed to provide support despite earning fees, cites past support at about 35 per month previously, and asks the court for alimony and maintenance.
Willits Fall near Parsons reported a clay deposit assayed in Denver at 280.10 per ton. Fire clay of good quality found with rock and sand on the farm. The four foot thick deposit lies two feet below the surface. Mr GL McGuire has leased the farm to prospect the mineral.
In Belleville on July 22 the third week of the storm featured notable visitors. Prof Hoenshell, Riley county Superintendent Swingle, and Don ibrian county Norman led opening exercises and spoke on education. Swingle gave a short address and Norman discussed Reading estate books during class visits.
Graduates from the ape inh Saene attended the afternoon program in the courthouse. Ice cream followed the evening program. Rev. W. FE. Pitcher delivered prayers. Music featured pieces titled America and Re public Out of the Harbor. Roy Jamina Helwick, Sunshin Peake, W. 5. Pickens and a By the Class: Music-America.
Independente reports from May 21 letters from Manut where G. Etzold of the Twentieth Kansas says the regiment may delay relief and that volunteers may be sent home after the war ends. He notes officers from Agninalti’s group negotiating, with rumors of a government offer of 30 Mexican dollars for each man who surrenders his gun. He adds uncertainty about the outcome and timing of future actions.
Fort Riley reports the death of Steward Anton Gumneks formerly of this post who served in the Spanish American War at Camp MecKenness Ga under Major Junius L. Powell. He is praised as an efficient steward. His wife in Junction City mourns with one small child.
Marshall county Old Settlers Association schedules August 16 to 19 events marking the twenty-first anniversary. A variety of committees plan activities in Bive Rapids with a parade and speeches by prominent figures including Governor Branley Bailey of Baileyville and H. Coulter.
In Marshall, candidates Sylk Stockings and Elys RapheInly faced a surprise party outcome last Saturday. Barefoot Nastian backed Lathrop who defeated Sands Quinn for the implied nomination. The elf gang ordered white overalls and plans to march on plaster mills to influence politics.
In El Dorado on July 25 J J Davis reports large worms damaging roller, kaffir corn, sorghum and late corn across Butler and Lincoln counties. The pests strip fields, injure crops and cause notable destruction to corn and related staples. Authorities note the worm resembles army worm with two black stripes and marked features. Several farmyards report severe crop losses and injuries to livestock.
McPherson jury reports Alfred Seeam or has sunk over 30 feet of salt in Marquette drilling. The deeper the drill goes, the salt becomes purer. Chas. Robertr analyzes samples and finds more than 5 percent impurities. He calls it the earliest salt mined in Mother Earth. Arrangements speed up for operating the plant.
A major race meeting in Wichita is described as one of the biggest ever held in Kansas with top horses Gentry and Patchen expected to race. Bod and Eq are also mentioned as participants in near August and September purse events.
An obscure July report from Emporia notes hog cholera spreading in Iygon County near Admire and Allen, with several fatalities and many hogs dying. The text mentions suffering stock, uncertain spread toward the south, and farmers failing to bury the dead.
The descrip tion notes hog fever spreading through hogs into box yards across a wide territory with losses to local raisers. It also lists pension grants in Washington including Alexander A. Fackler and Homer Bearnes and others, with amounts. Reports from Abilene reflectors discuss shale beds with mineral potential near Pueblo and ore mill shipments, plus arrests for horse theft and a brick plant expansion in Independence. Frank Schmidt of Marysville dies in California.
The editor discusses whether to publicly endorse proprietary remedies and argues for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The piece cites personal family use, warns against unverified cures, and asserts that some medicines have reduced suffering in past decades.
Pittsburg July 2 Ten thousand delegates are expected for the tenth anniversary convention of the United Presbyterian church in Duquesne Garden. The event runs August 2 to about a week with speakers including Rev Dr Burrell and Rev Dr Dixon of New York, Rev J Henderson of Sparta, and Miss Margaret Letteh. No mass meetings will be held on Sunday as delegates oppose riding street cars on the sabbath.
Alfred Parsons son of the Baymarket anarchist was not prosecuted after assaulting his mother with a kite during his enlistment dispute. Mrs Parsons testified she believed he was insane and sought treatment. she has been active opposing enlistment for service in the Philippines.
Fragmentary report notes Killarney lakes sale involving Dubin Day DA and G Peck of Cohoes NY. Mentions Muckross and a local scene described as scubby ball with Fry pela. Indicates a Beck tie and a resident of London amid unclear context.
Charles Frohman has purchased Daly's theater in New York and will assume control immediately. He will install his brother Daniel Frohman as manager. Reportedly the price paid was $100,100. The wardrobe and scenery of the Shakiian repertory are reserved for Ada Rekan. A Pure Norwegian Flag. Christiania announces a government decision to proclaim two laws introducing a purely Norwegian consulate system.
The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Co was incorporated to build three Santa Fe route lines in Oklahoma. Line 1 will run from Guthrie east toward Creek nation and then south of the Charon river for about sixty miles. A second line from Bliss to the Arkansas River area through Pawnee will run about sixty five miles. A third line will connect Pawnee county to Bartlesville via Saltwater, Pawnee and Pawhuska to join Kansas Oklahoma Central and Western lines. Directors include Henry KE Asp J R Cattingham I Gusy and W H Merten of Guthrie with F T Dolan of Wichita and others. Capital is $2.2 million. Construction to begin at once.
The EKELONDIEE prints a letter from Mr Grange Murburger formerly of Topeka, dated El Dorado via Dawson City June 3. He describes March 1880 departure into the Klondike, hardships at Chilcoot Pass and White Horse, arrival at Dawson City, prospecting along the Klondike rivers, and claims along Toronto Creek. He plans to stay until fatl then return to Tacoma for winter with family.
Reports claim Santa Fe will assume charge of the Pecos Valley and Northeastern railroad on August 1, operating it under a Santa Fe name. The move signals preparations for a cut-off from Guadalupe county New Mexico to Ysteta Junction near Albuquerque and ties to Santa Fe’s Colorado & Southern outlets from Fort Worth to Trinidad.
In Wellington Av 12 the Santa Fe will establish train dispatchers offices at Woodward. Previously the Panhandle line served as a branch and trains on the west end were handled from Wellington. Establishing Woodward offices elevates its importance and may influence the Albuquerque cut-off.
The midsummer Wathena Chautauqua in Katene runs July 28 to August 6 with special Rock Island rates for the two Sunday meetings July 20 and August 6. A steamboat shuttle from St Joseph will carry attendees to grounds half a mile from the Missouri river, and evening river excursions are planned aboard an electrically powered vessel. Noted speakers include Gen John B Gordon Rev Sam Jones Hon Rank Nelson Dr James Hedley Chas T Grifey Col George W Bain Dr Jno Huancher Dr Robert McIntyre Alon Mobbs Wondcock Mrs Ley Hur A S Zook Rev Mat Parkhurst Rev John De Witt Miller W Hinton White Rev Dr Joseph Nugent and others.
The Kansas Cary, Jury co the Kansas City, Pittsborg & Gulf railroad, previously operated as a single unit, will from today run as two divisions. The northern division covers Kansas City to Meta, Ark with Pittsburg, Kan offices and W. Chughlis as division superintendent. The southern division runs from Mena, Ark to Port Arthur, Tex with OH. Crittenden as division superintendent.
Almena and Norton county residents resist a Rock Island cut off plan that would shorten the main line by about seven miles, triggering bond discussions. Officials, crew changes, and staff movements across the line are noted as possible impacts and personnel shifts unfold in the area.
Traveling Passenger Agent Thorpe of the Pennsylvania railroad was in the city for a few hours yesterday. Engine 514, rebuilt and tested, plus new Baldwin engines 58 and Sun have been sent west. Santa Fe baseball plans with Scranton next Saturday and Auburn the following game are noted. Ed Connelly returns from California to oversee Pacific coast engines. Jim Devito resumes work after kidney trouble. Pete Anderson and John Collins switch in yards amid rising business. Three stock trains bound for St. Joe passed through yesterday.
Letters from women in Texas and Michigan praise Lydia E. Pinkham's products. One writer, long ill with prolapsus and fatigue, reports a successful pregnancy and easy labor after using the compound. Another user credits improved strength and avoided fainting after taking Vegetable Compound, Blood Purifier, and Liver Pills.
Railway notes from Phillipsburg and surrounding towns record Rock Island trains handling cattle shipments, a traction engine car, and diverse station changes. Personnel shifts include tourist agent appointments, telegraph line developments, and office reassignments affecting Wellington, Wichita, and Blackwell while midsection staffing adjusts at several depots.
The pudding department at the Aetna mill of Spare, Chalfant & Co. in Pittsburg resumed today with colored workers after a shutdown since July 7. Stoppage fears were raised as some workers threatened to strike if Black men remained employed. Quiet conditions returned, but officials warned further trouble could arise if labor tensions persist.
An illustrated pamphlet promotes the Denver and Rio Grande line offering tourists trips to Colorado Utah and New Mexico with passes to Rocky Mountain Resorts. It highlights the Cripple Creek route as a premier old-time trip and notes through trains from Denver to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and Seattle with daily service and care for travelers.
Incomplete text references Cane and Fou with unclear context. No definite event, dates, or affiliations are readable to establish a factual summary or identify entities beyond those names.
Weekend sale highlights travel offer from Vin Santa Fs Renta Ticket with price 95.40 dollars. Sale runs daily from Slat to Augant and lasts until Ave Tet. agent Klis handles pactiouines. Tires om rable tires advertised along with Gartlage works at 207-80 W. isthe address.
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