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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1899

Page

2

Railroad News Accidentally Discovers He Isa Relation

The article notes an odd discovery of kinship shaping future Bakersfield to San Francisco line management after a formal takeover by the Bant e. It states G P Payson, vice president and sound manager, is likely to stay at the head, tied to President Ripley of Santa Fe, with plans uncertain and relations discussed.

Bakersfield San Francisco Bantege G. P. Payson Payson Blp. Ripley Santa Fe Red Nyard Marigor Passos Diecuns Hipley

Untitled Skincare Trace Confusion and Cure Claims

Fragmentary notes describe eczema remedies and a claimed cure with statements about skin clearing. The text mentions a comedy context, a poison reference, and a patient experiencing full recovery after a treatment, but details and sources are unclear.

Railroad Chief Uncovers Family Ties to Santa Fe Emergence

President Ripley learns he is cousin to Edward Payson Ripley, a Bakersfield-born railroad official. Payson recounts early career and birth place, revealing kinship that affects leadership at Forts Fo and potential San Pruneto. The discovery may keep Ripley in command as the system operates.

Santa Fe Ripley California Flipsey Puysin Thei Anther Sante Pe Bakersfield Mrr. Ripley Sarita Foe President Was Unaware That A Member of His Famiy Had, Lke Hlnavtt Ripkey Edward Payson Hipley Relathnenip Parson San Pruretico

Santa Fe Prospects and Regional Developments

In a recent interview mining official J A Davie forecasts an eighteen month revival in mining along the Santa Fe region including New Mexico Arizona and California. He cites gold ore saved at $40 600 two potential copper and manganese deposits a magnesite find and a proposed 1000 ton per day beet processing plant in the Arkansas Valley. He also notes a planned cantaloupe crop in the Arkansas Valley and predicts rapid growth for Santa Fe and Oklahoma City area prospects. Engineers at Emporia report layoffs reducing locomotive crews by five with savings to banks.

J. A. Davie The Santa Pe New Moxley Arizona Calilforsiz Santa Fe Magnesia Sante Fe Arkansas Valley Arkansaw Eure Oklahoma City

Denver Moves Toward Municipal Ownership of Light Plant

Denver considers municipal ownership of its electric light plant with plans discussed by Mayor Johnson and committee members. Estimated cost around 16000 dollars, with methods to fund via future city earnings and bond-like arrangements. Experts assert city ownership could yield annual savings and revenue beginning after four years, pending legislation and bids.

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In The Mail Box A Cat and Dog Mail Blood Case

A mail carrier reports a brutal incident in the Duckaxe district as a cat and a dog mailed in a rattled box, both animals injured and dead by the time the box was opened. The scene shows signs of tampering and cruelty, with a note about laws protecting animal cruelty. Two men suspected of involvement were later found at the scene.

Geores Weller Streve Pete Lyenud Weller Selina Abe United States Cunéce

Filipinos Allowed In With Bond To Return Home

Washington June 2 It is decided to permit the company of Filipinos detained at San Francisco to enter the country to give exhibitions. They must furnish a bond to return home after their engagement ends. The case was difficult as they came under contract to perform yet are not contract laborers within the meaning of the contract labor law.

Washington San Francisco Aontract

No Protection Says Superintendent Powerless Over Insurance Fraud

Superintendent Church of the insurance department reports continued fraud by unlicensed insurance firms operating in the state. He notes a lack of effective laws and legislative action. The latest case involves Mrs Carrie Bainbridge of Dodge City seeking $240 from Traders' and Travelers' Accident Insurance Co of New York after her husband’s death. the company claims she must sue within days and lacks a license to do business in Kansas, leaving her with no remedy. Dozens of similar cases exist as residents chase cheap coverage and face delayed or denied settlements.

Church Insurance Department Topylis Insurance Society Dodge City Carrie Bainbridge Travelers' Accident Insurance Company of Newrk Hambridge Colorado Accldent Insurance Company Nassau Street New York Ald Bee Bainbridge

Governor Stanley Travels With Claw Hammer at Train

Governor Stanley rode to Wichita on Monday and stayed until Thursday then left for Atchison for a Lieutenant Rowan reception. He telegraphed executive clerk Luther Thurns to meet him at the train with the governor’s claw hammer cast. The governor arrived on the Santa Fe and left five minutes later. The note was lost and the engagement was unclear.

Stanley Wichita Atchison Rowan Luther Thurns Traip

Board on a Tour Begins Monthly Visits to State Institutions

The state board of charities started its monthly inspection tour on Thursday at noon, visiting all state institutions and returning to Topeka mid month to wrap business and visit the asylum and reform school.

State Board of Charities Knoon Topeka Asylum and Reform School

Alger’s Senatorship and White House Maneuvering

Readable fragments describe Alger’s hoped senatorial bid with support from Western Michigan figures. They allege President McKinley may use Alger as part of a political balance in the cabinet. The piece hints at a possible early exit from the cabinet to enable a McMillan Alger alliance.

Dehegh Alger Haa Michiel McKintey Burrewa McMillan Alger

National League scores and local notices mixed

Baseball scores from Baltimore St Louis Philadelphia Washington Boston Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Detroit Buffalo Columbus Indianapolis and more are reported alongside local notices about staff changes at a paint shop, a tennis win at Wentworth Military Academy, teacher recruiting for summer, parade drum corps, and a Decoration Day ball game promo.

Berh A. E. Smith Santa Fe McMurtrie Latta Frank Patterson Ing Burns Williams A. TL. Willams Wentworth Military Academy Lexington Scranton

Snap Shots From Home News In Topeka

Local notes include new police uniforms, a weed battle for a Topeka lot, and people hearing bands in Kansas City. Several residents travel to visit relatives in Kansas City and Valardena mining. Theater manager in Wichita reports Spring crops and roses suffer in winter. Homegrown strawberries praised as season peaks. A. O. U. W. degree team to Burlingame for initiations. Topeka parents welcome a daughter born to Fred Cowan and wife. State health board meeting rescheduled to June 28. Local judge boasts the coolest court room in the city basement. Parish reports and lectures in Galena by Rev T Martin. Washburn College address by John MacDonald tonight. Sim Drug Co fountain praised for cool water. Nurses nursing graduation at Christ hospital Grace cathedral with reception. Edward Smith begins as assistant city engineer.

Hudson Lewis The Santa Fe Conductor Staples Valardens Old Mexico Valardena Mining and Smelting Company A. O. U. W. Lodge 244 Burlingame Fred Cowan Topeka Goldfield Col State Board of Health Cate Court House T. Martin Galena Paul Battey Engineering State University John MacDonald Lterary Washburn College Sim Drug Co Nurses of Christ Hospital Grace Cathedral Edward Smith

Doubt Cast On Pelican Mil Ange Message

Tacoma June 2 officers of the Northern Pacific steamship company doubt the authenticity of a message from the lost steamer Pelican found by Capt Thunnel t Lerma to Portage Bay shore. They consider the message a hoax, likely cast adrift after the Pelican’s disappearance near the Aleutian islands. The dispatch signals would not align with currents, and the Pelican is believed to have gone ashore near the Aleutians with about 2,000,000 feet of timber.

Tacoma Wash Northern Pacific Steamship Company Sterahip Pelican Thunnelt Lerma Portage Hay Aleutian Islands Wit She Wan

Inventory of groceries and household goods listed for sale

A long list of assorted groceries and household staples including sugar bacon lard butter pease flour baking powder yeast condensed into a single sale catalogue. Items include White Label Lard 10 1 can fresh country butter eggs various jams pickles vinegars oats crackers coffee and soda products.

Ralston Columbia Oats Legion Vanitte Fairbank New Orleans California

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