Topeka Trio Known for Modest Lives Pile Fame
Three Topeka men who rose to literary fame maintain simple lifestyles in the capital. The trio, renowned for their prolific writing, remains connected to local roots while enjoying quiet daily routines.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1899
Page
3
In His Steps’ Aroused the English-Speaking World
A long piece discusses the impact of the novel In His Steps, noting readers pledged to imitate Jesus in trials. It includes editorials, critical responses, and mentions Rev. Mr. Sheldon, publishing plans, and the tone of faith and moral action across communities. It cites quotes, authorial intent, and reactions from readers and publishers.
Henry Inman: A Frontier Story Teller of Distinction
A lengthy tribute highlights Henry Inman as a premier frontier storyteller with works spanning The Old Santa Fe Trail and The Great Southwest. It notes his influence on American letters, his modern reception in England, and his role in awakening Christian thought through his writings and public lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Inman
Sarita
Freetown
Rewman Memories
Central Church
Sheldon
America
Europe
Fluttering Tern
Christian Endeavor
Detroit
Chicago
Wea Ut
Christian Gully
Wtup
Howry Dinter
Bela Pleasant
Wien
Caplotte
United Biater
Nione
Inman
Greay
Klondike Pioneer Builds Wealth Through Outfitting
Milwau kee July 26 John Kalem among first Klondikers to reach Skaguay prospers after outfitting a general store. He bought a pony for 112 dollars in Seattle then sold it for 175, using profits to start a shop that grew into a leading outfitting business amid the Klondike migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kalem
Milowaukee
Kalem
Argumauts
Beattie
Klondike
Skagumy
Seattle
Skaguay
Hin
Water famine in Racine after 24 inch main burst
Racine Wisconsin July 26 a 24 inch main burst cuts water flow to about 6000 subscribers and factories depend on artesian and private wells. Residents carry water in pails awaiting repairs while fire marshal warns a large blaze could be dangerous due to scarce fire apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Racine Water Company
Dodge Street
Abeseer
Tim Hogan Recaptured After Escape From Ohio Penitentiary
Timothy Hogan, the malt box robber who escaped from the Ohio penitentiary in May, was recaptured at night in New York. He was found in a vacant house with deputies closing in, surrendered when threats were leveled at him, and was brought back in a soldier’s uniform. He said he would enlist again within a day and planned to go to a newly acquired island, recounting the near smothering incident inside the tobacco box during his escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Hogan
Columbus
Ohio
New York
Boston City Expenditures Report For Last Year
City Auditor Dodge released a cost report showing total expenditures of 40 million 200 thousand six hundred seventy eight dollars. Regular departments spent 17 million 103 thousand seven hundred forty nine dollars with the remainder for general public improvements. Receipts reached 44 million 681 thousand four hundred fifty three dollars with a large balance. Firemen were paid forty four thousand five hundred nineteen dollars and police were paid seventy five thousand three hundred sixty seven dollars. The park system has cost fifteen million two hundred twelve thousand two hundred dollars so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Juby Ae
Dodge
Mrs Langtry Wins Goodwood Plate at Second Day
London July 26 Goodwood meeting highlights include Mr Jersey and Mrs Lansky’s Merman taking the Goodwood plate of 00 sovereigns. Langtry ends a prolonged spell of drought by winning the race on the second day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langtry
London
Jersey
Lansky
Merman
Elephants for Bloomington Arrive from Freighter Cevie
Two huby elephants intended for Bloomington New York arrived from the freighter Cevie. They occupied cages on the upper deck forward and were in first place health. Nearby in another cage sat a fine thoroughbred cow and two calves. They were consigned to Joseph Tysun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
New York
Wik
Joseph Tysun
Has a Schenk baby born in Chicago July
A three day old Schenk baby weighing 12 pounds is born at Fallerton Avenue Chicago to James Uke and Dr C Bacon. The article notes experiments on sex determination by Drs Behnke and Schenk and discusses a Vienna diet theory claiming to influence offspring sex. The piece mentions related medical authorities and speculative outcomes, with emphasis on heredity and cross-breeding ideas of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feouz
Tronassil
Asul
Aromquill
Chicago
Philp Deenbackh
Fallorton Avenu
Europe
Driestad
Bacon
Christopher
Drleviaeh
Vhrem i
Doctor Gate
Tadeo Omrefll
Rimi
India
Beheri
Walt
Deert
de. Kanon
Net Pele
Milwaukee convention bids spark tight vote in council
The Milwaukee meeting drew mayor Teer and allied members as they sought support to secure a convention. Plans hinged on a $100 guarantor and an executive committee to handle fundraising and duties amid a divided council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Predinaianre
Alepe Uo
Ween Universita
Chrimeria
Teer
Wile Firma
Cilesen
Robert Duck
Maser Bareieon
Mind Bls Ie Rost
Illegal Fees And Salaries Reported In Hillsboro
The report from a committee appointed to examine the city’s finances shows salaries totaling 552,200 for the year. Officials plan to recover the amount from taxpayers, insisting on repayment as part of the financial review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
O Evermittee
Omvinia
Cloud County Dermorrelle Committee Plans Field Ticket Drive
The Cloud county Dermorrelle committee met Tuesday and decided to place a ticket at the field tale tart. The group aims to fund a field project by selling tickets and engaging the community in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decine
Wicestan
Concordia
Dermorrelle
Cloud County
Tanner not to be arrested as reports misstate law
Authorities say Tanner Osiorade has not violated game law and will not be arrested. The report misstates jurisdiction and cites Governor Tanner as unavailable due to private matters while investigations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osiorade
Leadville
Cole
Taner
Tanner
Bradfield Female Regulator Advertises in Georgia
The Breadfield Female Regulator Company at Atlanta Georgia markets a tonic claiming to relieve female disorders and nervous debility. The ad lists backache headaches and irritability as signs, urging purchase from local druggists at a dollar’s price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hradfield
Bradfield Regulator CO
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