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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
3
A cracked OCR fragment describes tensions between miners and officials in Alnaka and Beattie Washington, with references to steamer arrivals and political pressure. It mentions United States Commission figures, proposed actions by the government, and possible escalation without clear outcomes.
A local note announces a band concert tonight at Gargela Hall with student performers and an open program. Admission details are not specified in the fragment but the event is highlighted as a community entertainment option.
The Santa Fe saved money by avoiding coal handling and now the Missouri Pacific Kansas will begin October 1 contracting coal purchases and bidding for the contract. Topeka coal firms have signaled they will bid, promising competition and lower costs. The Missouri Pacific plans to manage fuel similarly to the Santa Fe, with bidding and low bidder taking the contract.
Peru Ind July 27 The fastest trip on the district from Peru to Montpelier Ohio was made by The Continental Limited engine with 1 1inch drive wheels. The distance seventy miles? No ninety nine miles covered in eighty eight minutes including ten stops. The run resulted from trying to gain a little time with no special preparation. Four heavy cars comprised the train.
A Wellington Mail excerpt reports Frisco and Santa Fe rail interests tangled over right of way. Frisco claimed priority, while Santa Fe argued ownership of the track area and implied authority to block Frisco’s access. The dispute hinges on purchase terms and control of the line.
Santa Fe shop men have arranged a baseball game with Scranton for Saturday afternoon. Both teams are skilled and fast players. The Santa Fe lineup includes seasoned men, while Scranton recently beat Emporia and is strong overall. A crowd of enthusiasts from the shops is expected to travel to Scranton.
Santa Fe, after a successful test of oil sprinkling on a sandy roadbed from Los Angeles to Redondo Beach, halted further work when Dustress Readbed Company, holder of a sprinkler patent, claimed infringement. The company’s legal action prompted Santa Fe to weigh continuing the experiment and costs.
A lively run between Kansas City and Topeka shows the Colorado Flyer making sixty seven miles in minutes with five minutes at Lawrence. Regular schedule is ninety minutes. train arrived on time after eleven late departures. An excursion to the Chatutauqua at Wathena next Sunday July 20 promises a big crowd with John De Witt Mill as a featured lecturer. Special excursion rate of 1.35 offered by Rock Island. Santa Fe also provides a cheap rate. Santa Fe joins the procession and rail lines link to river roads naming a cent scale from Atlantic cities via Norfolk & Western to the Missouri river.
Yesterday afternoon H. S. Pie Bott, an employee at the Missouri Patisto shops, was at work on a turning lathe when a chisel struck a small crevice in the block causing a burst. A large splinter struck Mr Piggott in the forearm, crushing it and injuring him seriously. company doctor attended.
Missouri Pacific to deploy extra heavy ten wheel engines to Uns point to handle increasing freight traffic. A large shavings burner furnace sixty feet high is described as part of industrial upgrades. Kansas City yards and tracks undergoing first class repairs amid modernization efforts.
Mrs. Rich denies answering during the preliminary examination in El Paso Texas where Mattie Fitch who faced murder charges connected to Caldad Suares in Mexico and extradited Monday to the United States now sits before a judge. The examination of Mrs Stech and witnesses occurs in secret with the formal trial slated for next week.
Indepredence Kansas July 27 A fierce fight in the Wichita mountains pits Sheriff Morrison and deputies against two dozen followers who escaped Washita county jail. One deputy wounded, one outlaw killed, two captured including Kirk. Major Whipple evangelist ill, Lottie Fowler dies in Manhattan Hospital.
Washington July 21 The conversion of coupon bonds of the 2 percent Spanish War Loan into registered bonds progressed with initial issues recorded. The outstandings for the payment of the August 1 dividend rose as registered bonds increased, mainly among national banks and public depots. Through the quarter ending August 1, registered holdings surged, then showed a reduction as rates fell, with banks continuing to hold larger portions. By November holdings stood at about 41.04 million across banks, while the May to August period saw the largest quarterly inflow in years, totaling around 4.02 million in the end figures.
From Seattle a report says two steamers the alias Focagean and the Lakme tied from St Michael Aimaks with 20 miners. They carried a stall amount of gold dust but 50 were the leader of a party 28 Simone aa the leader of a x0 Gston lane. A winter at Argile City noted a case about prospector grants on the Jeowak river last pomncti. No gold found on the Teowsk river. Three discharged soldiers and one miner drowned trying to crams from St Michael to arbitrate in the Arms Tigt. The steamer Queen is headed today from Alaska with passengers including United States Bend rkins of Calizoria and Henry Villard Bersutor Pi. Discussion on the foundary question between United States and Canada was mentioned.
A Victorian era health testimonial from Mrs Massy Waveuy praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for post partum and womb trouble. The letter credits relief from fever pain back ache and digestive distress after eight months bedridden. It mentions follow up advice from Lynn Massachusetts without charge.
A fragment discusses territorial rights and long-enforced contracts with reference to the Vee Huson Bay company and Russia. It mentions lease renewals for ten-year periods and a possible extension of a canal boundary along a maritime range. Strong entities include Portland canal and Russie, with implied historical trade disputes.
Toledo July 27 Marshal O Wagoner long known as a leading infidel publicly confessed faith and conversion at Memorial Called Brethren church. He plans to burn his library of infidelity volumes on the street in front of the church and says a vision led to his change. He will devote his life to Christian work rather than evangelistic campaigning.
Washington July 7 The automobile for delivery of packages is to be tested in the capital city with a delivery wagon propelled by electricity. The White House route is chosen for federal use experiments. Officials expect the wagon to supplement or replace horse drawn carts in daily operations.
A pension grant issued in An Yo of Shansnai, China, honors Ah u a former Uncle Sam employee who served as bender mete ma sistant and catia steward. He sailed with Admiral Dewey on the Olympia, was hospitalized at Yokohama for lung disease, underwent several operations, and was discharged. The pension totals a monthly sum with back pay.
An amid chaotic Bath Street scene recounts a man who, after a severe accident, employed a cane and silver thread for stitches, enduring pain before dying by his own action. The account notes a professional medical presence and the dramatic failure of rescue efforts.
In Detro t Mion on July 7 a Newfoundland dog saved three daughters of Deputy Sheriff Drennan and a playmate, aged nine at most, when a rocking boat capsized. The dog swam, hauled a rope around a child, and guided them to shore as the boat drifted away.
Geneve Lane Armie and his wife near Naples fought off a large eagle that leaped from a barn to attack Mrs. Rogers. The bird scored a wound on her shoulder and struck Armie, then fled toward weeds as neighbors joined the struggle with a club.
July 1 report from Anderson in Ubis city discusses an effort to coat ice to prevent melting. A white odorless liquid is claimed to keep ice firm for three months and resist melting in heat. Also mentioned are gunshot wounds, and medical remedies by Dewitts and a Santa Fe Route ticket notice.
Fragmentary wire service items from Cincinnati Chicago and Milwaukee reference baseball results with scattered team names and a brief interior note on land grant proceedings. The cites mention Philadelphia and a U S Interior Secretary decision about Cadefoot No 2 in Arizona involving 100000 acres and a Mexican grant claimants case.
An item notes a pilgrimage by Cryptic Masons of Colorado with Union Pacific offering a reduced one fare plus 208 round trip to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo from Kansas and Iowa points. Details mention agents arranging Colorado visits and travel plans with emphasis on organized travel arrangements.
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