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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1899

Page

6

A War k Romance Bonth Dakota Woman Reclaims Divorced Husband

A Bonth Dakota woman and her former husband, divorced five years, reunite in a tale of pity and persistence. She had built a fortune after their separation while he served in the Volunteer Regiment overseas, then fell ill upon return. Their chance meeting in California and later reconciliation in Chicago culminate in a renewed marriage.

Chicago Hishmonms Henry Ballantyne Fallantyne Prosperius Erain Wayer Hiehmurg

Newark Overdue Steamer Newark News Delayed by Weather

Navy department seeks word on United States steamer Newark missing since May 23 in Neptune Straits vicinity. Reports place the ship near Valparaiso or Western South America with orders to return toward Apia, but bad weather and winter season in the southern hemisphere likely hold up plans. Officers note no cable waivers and that weather could alter the ship's route and duties. Meanwhile local notices mention Western Star Club and Harryst-Huebner Co. engagements affected by conditions.

Washington Navy Department United States Newark Martevides Uruguay Straits Lote Ward Valpartise Wretern South America Apia Apin Western Star Club Colorad Western Sur Éstepawater J. Bl. Curry Ieee Capiaine Hughes Harryst- Huebner Co Crasford Wheater

First Congregational picks Dr Fisk as minister

The State Journal notes the First Congregational church chose Dr I Tek of St Louis to be their minister after Br Ing Alakenies resigned. Fisk’s salary is set at 2000 dollars a year, with a portion returned to his home church to cover other expenses.

State Journal First Congregational Church Tek St. Louis Meter Alakenies Sim Dewie Apis Ead Fisk

No Quailing Delays Muster Of Twentyeth Baris Regiment

The Twenti eth Baris request to be mustered out at dan Prancives but the revepsica in charge will tender them in Topeks while continuing work with possible amendments for many of the regiment. Magus T. J. Ardyrson supports giving the motion to their home company at feast with a likely subsequent step. James A. Trout man notes surprise at the decision to muster out in Las Francisco but favors continuing the recessions Jaen Ave. The Gatrmittey plans a Saturday meeting at the Commercial club rooms to discuss the eltrattor.

Baris Dan Prancives Vom Snittes Revepsica Topeks Sccne Magus T. J. Ardyrson Las Francisco James A. Troutman Jaen Gatrmittey

Cloud Burst Washes Out Santa Fe Main Track West of Dodge City

A cloud burst last night washed out five hundred feet of the Santa Fe main track southwest of Dodge City. Passenger trains were halted while work crews repaired the rail and roadbed overnight. Repairs expected by mid afternoon, with train No. 2 and other services rerouted or held at Dedew City. Flooding impacted several localities along the line.

Santa Fe Dodge City Zolcink Chicago Loren Colorado Oller Dudee City Rave Dedew Twdge Cy Smne

Flood at Wichita washes out Santa Fe track

Floods on the Arkansas River peak unseen since 1877 threaten rail lines at Wittikta Kansas. Santa Fe track washed out and stalled with up to ninety miles of track affected. About 150 feet of track washed away and five thousand acres of land under water. Water levels expected to rise high within twenty four hours.

Arkansas River Santa Fe Wittikta Kan Iinety

Jeffries and Corbett Bout Ties Rewards and Plans

The report details pre fight purses and division disputes with Bed Turner claiming a larger share and noting past winnings. It covers McCoy meeting Corbett briefly, Sullivan praising Jeffries as the younger champion, and Jeffries departing for New York en route to the ringside.

Fitzsimmons BetUpsets Enter Bookmaker's Big Ring Money

New York bookmakers readies a high stake boxing scene for the Fitzsimmons title bid with $25,000 at risk. Bets from Jilly West, Ed Callahan, Dick Daneherty and Charley Mitchell’s backers crowd the ring side for heavy wagers on Fitzsimmons Jeffries. The Thompson firm plans $8000 plus to back Fitzsimmons at ringside as odds vary from 2 to 1 to 1 to 7.

New York Journal and Advertiser Jilly West Hostan Pony Moore Charley Mitchell Champlan Ed Callahan Charleston W. Way Frank Felton Fitzsimmons Callahan Nan Dick Daneherty San Pramisen Fizeimmons Frank Burees Jeffries Cleve Charney Cathorell Kid Twelow Thompson

Fitz Should Win From Nonpartisan Viewpoint

Sporting editor W. W. Naughton argues Fitzsimmons is favored to beat Jeffries, noting physical form and reach advantage gained over two years. He says tape measures reveal reach but not who can hit first, and that Fitzsimmons’ conditioning and strength make him the likely winner in a historic match.

Jet Ty Fitzsimmons Carson City Fitzsimmons Jeffries Eis Mack Corbett Julan Martin Julien McCoy New York Kid McCoy Amos J. Corbett Fillsey Howe Meg Bett Wahntine Tarry Joe Sullivan Titin Jon W. W. Naughton San Francisco Examiners Wisted Dineksmieh Bnorma Bert Chemmden Tulle Tonlett Janey Fitzalmemens Elf Wen Heban New Orleans

FItzsimmons vs Jeffries Seesaw Clash Predicted Adrift

A 19th century style preview describes Fitzsimmons and Jeffries as seasoned fighters poised for a close quarters battle. It notes Fitzsimmons clever finishes and Jeffries’ size and power, predicting a mid bout decision or a dramatic finish, with both men in peak form and eager to prove superiority.

Leach on trial for Fort Riley murder death sentence debated

United States district attorney H J Bone will speak on the case involving Leach accused of killing Corporal Thomas Fennell of the Fourth artillery at Fort Riley on November 26, 1907. The defense disputes a guilty plea and juries' power to suspend death. prosecutors push for hanging under federal statute.

H. J. Bone United States Aseietint Botte Dudes Houk Leach Tits Um Gut Hotieve Beer Pape Bor Congress Jene Thomas Fennell B. Fourth Artillery Fennell Fort Tiley Lowen Riles Junction City Eaich Riley Leneh Fennel Bart Riley Clork Webl Learns Charmer Dacsh Leven Cers

Buffalo Jones Sister Iida Orme Actress Tied to Banyan

Bloomington June 3. Tida Orme the actress who horsewhipped Marcus Mayer is a patron of this state. She was born on a farm near Kappa Woodford county HL 36 years ago. Her father N N Jones a large farmer and cattle dealer known as Yankee Jones. The Orme brothers include Buf fala Jones and Gordon Cliq, famed baketer of bpiale, explorer of Aretia regimia and leader of town kite locators in the Ute reservations Coloradin.

Iida Orme Bloomington Tida Orme Matcus Mayer Kappa Woodford County N. N. Jones Baeter Bpiale Aretia Regimia Ute Coloradin

Regrets From World Leaders Deluge Wichita Letters

Secretary McKniendt reports belated regrets from President Diaz of Mexico and President Dele of Etawati for missing the invitation. Diaz cites pressing official business. Dele’s attendance was not possible. Roland Bixfer ineaux released on bail, rearrested on murder warrant for Katherine J. Adams. Fornst Huettier Co. announces Crawford theater appearance amid bad weather. Campbell's at 625 Kansas avenue promotes superior watchmaking and inventory.

Wichita Kan McKniendt Diaz Mexic Dele Etawati Dole New York Roland Bixfer Ineaux Katherine J. Adams Forrnst- Huettier Co Crawford Theater

Upside Down Railway Wreck Aftermath At Savoy Hotel

Part of a railroad wreck report shows officials denying a disaster while confirming several injuries. Engineer Brown described slow progress on a damaged roadbed as a heavy train derailed on a sharp curve, causing a rear car to leave the track.

Savoy Hotel Brown Hoort

Judge Emery Dead Pioneer Jurist of Kansas Passes

Lawrence June Judge J S Emery prominent Kansas jurist and longtime public servant died at his home at 10 last night after about two months illness. Born July 3 1836 in Industry Missouri he helped lead Kansas abolition and public affairs, served as United States district attorney, district judge in Douglass county and member of constitutional conventions. He joined the Greeley movement and remained active in Democratic circles though later less so. His last public role was on the state board of public works. He leaves a wife and two children.

Lawrence J. S. Emery Judge Emery Kansas James Gmery Industry Colby University Colby New York Newngland Emigrant Aid Society Lincsin United States Karasto Robeert Crogiet State Supreme Court 5. A. Tigges Dougie County Johnson Dudep Emery Greeley Presiannt Grant Dernocracy Big Springs Weeder Topeka Leavenworth Emery Oomington Iniseo Abraham Lincoin Lincoln Judge Joinery Judge Binery State Board of Public Works Humphrey

Prison Board Adjourns after boiler contract awarded

Leavenworth June 9 The board of directors at Laoking yesterday morning let the contract for the boilers for the new twine plant to the Murray Innman Works of Burlington Iowa. The board adjourned last evening and Mr McParland of Lincoln county test for home a some bars use to a term that this property had been destroyed by burglary.

Leavenworth Board of Direelers Laoking Murray Inmn Works Burlington Towa McParland Lincoln County Tett

New Plan for Enlistee Skeleton Regiments Discussed

Washington cabinet discusses enlisting several skeleton regiments from volunteers willing to stay in service with later mustering of recruits. Plans call for officers drawn from volunteer leadership to head these regiments, creating a nucleus of experienced officers and soldiers to acclimate to climate and duties. The move would yield a disciplined, veteran-levered force versus raw recruits. The canal commission for the Panama route is named, with Walker Hop Pasco Noble Tiles Murtivan Burr Haupt Johnson among members. the Army size remains 65,000 maximum, without counted enlisted force.

Washington Mant Oth Plas Cab Tatmnet Nicar— Agta—Canel Commission Aiturneys Panama John G. Walker J. N Samuel Pasco Piorida Alfred Noble C.F Tiles Geore B. Murtivon Bot New York Peter C. Haines Waliam TH. Burr Connecticut Gewala H. Ernest Lewis M. Haupt Pennsylvania Emory i. Johnson

Mediation Considered Between Britain and Trinavial

A Westminster Gazette report states a rumor from a well informed source that the United States may mediate between Great Britain and Trinavial. The subject is under consideration and mediation could be undertaken, though not finalized.

U.S Es Lemilun Westminster Gazette United States Great Britain

North Topeka Social Notes and Local Events

Local notices from Topeka recount shop sales at Pouekt’s, trips by J. N. Henry to Kansas City, and visits among families including the Petro and Mitchell households. Charity Lodge 240 prepares a Saturday program with ice cream and cake at 31 Kansas Avenue. Bishop Brown to preach at the Church of the Good Shepherd and a Menoken Sunday school convention is announced. A large roster of community names, mispelled places, and casual updates fill the page.

Post Aurora J. N. Henry Kansas City Todiey A. M. Petro Kelsey Cawker City F. Wallace G. W. Brainard Raton D. G. Logan Effingham Kan W. J. Wetherholt Colorado Charity Lodge No H. Will Gire Kansas Avenue Winnie Walker Houston Tex Mrs. Light Frank B. Sims Bitt Union Steam Laundry Nichols Quincy Stever Brown Arkansas S.o’clock Church of the Good Shepherd Bishop Brown Church Jackson Atreet Parke Menoken Townebin Prairie Home Church Countermine First Presbyterian Church W. T. Hutchin North Topeka Baptist Church Bir W. C Manches Guld Clifford Fisher Charles Moiee Haute Hattie Greenway Sun Street Missen Alta Etta Hurd Cassie Reece Mabel Jett Myrtle Fox Stert Knochs Jans McHenry Ville Mise Lucy Tlandi Menoken Liasie Conkling George Mehl North Topeka

Bright for Curtis in Indian Affairs chair bid

In Washington June 0 Congressman Sherman rushed to discuss with Representative Curtis of Kansas his aim to chair the Indian Affairs Committee. Sherman reportedly heads to Dubuque to see Col Henderson and others about possible concessions while Curtis seeks assurance he can win the post without blocking Cartis.

New York Sherman Waskinston Curtis Kansas Edairtian Tubuque Col. Henderson Cartis

Today’s Market Report Amid Volatile Trading

A scrambled market report notes mixed activity with fluctuating prices across grains, livestock, and hogs. Receipts and shipments appear uneven as traders watch weather and liquidation signals, with provisions easing and grains showing variable demand.

Kansas City Produce Market Kanes Cire Junt

Fragment unreadable OCR text references Kansas City Produce Market and dates or prices. appears to be garbled and lacks clear events or individuals to summarize into a coherent item.

Kansas City Kanes

New York Moncey Market Currency Note

Market listing from New York on call money rates and bullion related references. Mentions silver certificates, government wholesale figures, and various financial terms with unclear attributions and dates.

New York New Turin Cantiia Ber Merrill Nile Howe

Sugar Market Report From New York

Sugar market update from New York notes mixed tone with raw readings and tentative sentiments. Traders observe fair demand and occasional price movement amid unclear futures signals.

New York Sterea Mae Bo Suieur Fertinad sTanciate Somme Awe Nee

Market Prices and Grain Shippers Reported by J C Commission Merchant

Market and grain prices are reported by J C Commission Merchant. News notes detail transactions, shipping, and prices for wheat, corn, and other grains, including open high low figures, with references to ships, markets, and commissions. The item references Duluth Minneapolis and New York reports, noting weather and market activity affecting prices and shipments.

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