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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
3
A farmer's Newfoundland dog, admired by passersby, once saved a rider from trouble. The dog's loyalty and restraint are tested when a stranger mocks the animal and the farmer. The dog later stops a dangerous situation, becoming the talk of the scene and altering perceptions of its owner.
A reader explains how a street car can be chartered in New York for a small sum, outlining the costs and process. The piece notes a fare that covers the ride, the driver, and the car, with cautionary remarks about driver behavior and the conditions of the vehicle during the trip.
A fragmentary report details Indian resistance and delegations amid a crisis involving Nicaragua and Jamaica. It mentions Clarence, a statue handover dispute, and a British government stance with Ute protection questions and a U.S. refuge outcome near 1306.
Baseball standings and score line fragments describe National League games at Philadelphia Boston and Brooklyn. In Philadelphia the secure try sequence features pitchers Lovins and Crittert. in Baltimore Pittburg and Leevop appear among runs. at Boston and Brooklyn scattered inning by inning notes mention players and scores but lack full details.
Special Correspondent recounts Gen Lawton advancing on San Manuel and Calumpit as American lines stretch over 25 miles from bay shores to mountains. Describes terrain, logistics, and courage of units including the Fighting Twentieth Kaneas. Relates crossing the Rio Grande with rafts and brave crossers Funston and others amid heavy fire.
Conflicting Civil War era action unfolds as a river crossing is harried by rapid fire, a Maxim gun silenced, and Union troops including the Montana regiment execute a deadly crossfire while rebels retreat. The piece blends battlefield drama with price rise chatter in New York about metal markets and wages impacting steel and iron goods.
Washington officials report the mysterious disappearance of Bellamy Storer, the United States minister to Spain. Secretary Hay says no information would be welcomed that could hasten his return as diplomatic efforts unfold, with a May revival of relations between the United States and Spain in question.
fragmentary OCR notes reference Bertin June and a Nusetan government, mentioning erasure of a fiction, firemen, and a steam laundry at 112 and Td We St. The fragment references color washing and dye safety, with unclear actions or outcomes.
A Kansas political scene unfolds as J Burton schemes to win a U S Senate seat by pitting rivals and urging withdrawals. Leland Lambert Morton Albans H H Richter Chester Long and others listen as plans to block Harris and elevate Burton circulate, then discuss how to defeat opponents and control patronage. The piece notes a federal court injunction fight led by Attorney General Godard and A J Myatt against the Court of Visitation.
About 200 men work grading and raising the line from Florence to Augusta, with rails weighing 66 pounds per yard and ballast layers built up in multiple coats. The project costs an estimated 5000 dollars per mile and is led by William Belnton. A rock crusher near Augusta supplies ballast, operated by J. W. Lewis and son T. H. Lewis, employing about 80 workers. The Santa Fe daily ships ballast from the crusher and uses a plow to level it, completing a train in 15 to 20 minutes once dumped.
The Huntington Special on the Santa Fe last week traveled from Emporia to Chicago, a 587 mile daylight run of 12 hours and 3 minutes. Leaving Emporia at 6 06 in the morning, the three-car train reached Chicago that night at 6 20 percent, averaging 49 miles per hour. From Emporia to Argentine, over the route details continue.
Officials at the state house announced that Mr Godard has volunteered his services and will be accepted. Denials by several individuals were issued after Memorial Day, but the plan to mobilize his aid is now confirmed and the prior contrary chatter is deemed amusing.
The executive council awarded the annual stationery and related materials contract to the Moore Book and Stationery company of this city, with Ralph Moore as manager. Bidders included Kelam Company, Hall & Hall, and Topeka Paper Company. The award was made on Wednesday.
The Galveston News cites Noah Allen formerly of Kansas as running the camp salon that aided Mayor Jones's election last week and predicts Allen will wield influence for two years. Former assistant attorney general under the Leweslime administration, he was ousted after conflicts with the governor and attorney general and was known as a scrapper. He also had ties to the Air One project and the North and South railroad.
An advertisement extols Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. It lists symptoms like back pain, dizziness, nervousness, and urinary issues and claims rapid relief. The pitch includes a sample bottle offer and requests readers to write Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton for pamphlet and free literature.
Engineer John Kelly, with a single water stop at North Ottawa, covered 109 miles in two park and 14 miles aboard engine No. 293. The piece recalls old engine numbers GM and a brass spear head that topped William Frisble’s engine, and notes 504 with the new 293 designation still retains the train’s famed pace.
Santa Fe shopmen of Topeka plan a June 17 excursion to Kansas City with three or four special trains. An estimated larger turnout than recent years is expected, with a morning ball game and athletic events at Fairmount Park and an afternoon of dancing and amusements. Carn will meet riders at the Kansas City onion depot to shuttle them to the park.
In Independence June a district court convicted O. Me Flaile of violating the prohibition law on two counts. Dethway travels for Davin Bree a wholesale liquor firm of Kansas City taking orders from individuals. Holloway arrested in Elk City and brought here for trial a motion to appeal the case will be taken to the supreme court to test the law. Holloway’s sentence may be six months in jail and a $400 fine.
The Santa Fe strike in the Pullertor field near Los Angeles reports a new oil well about 1200 feet from the Graham Loftus gusher. The dry hole shows a present flow at 249 barrels daily, not yet pumping.
Chicago reports the Western Passenger Association chairperson resigns to become general traffic manager of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. T. W. Ler, tied to western and southern railroads and connected with the association, is favored to succeed Caldwell. Rock Island section notes Rock Island annual report shows earnings, expenses, taxes, and net income with dividends and improvements details.
Proceedings show Guthrie officials and Santa Fe representative Dolan and agent O Neal appearing to answer contempt charges. The case stems from Santa Fe backing three cars over city lots during a disputed Friday night event. Water service head Daub to supervise sinking in Mountain View, Oklahoma.
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