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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1899

Page

6

Restored E A Popenoe resumes old position at college

The board of regents discusses a nearly $20,000 deficit amid appointments in agriculture botany and engineering. Several professors including A T Hitchourk T Willard and J S Harper are named with others listed as candidates for president while J A Yor M Rat and others seek legal action against the board over contracts. The dairy building project and July meeting are noted.

Leuk Tera Colic Harper Woomminerrines Abbrown BR. Nichols Privator Papenoe TD Teekrman Ole C.F Davita ex-Con-gressmith John Davie Paul Fisher Pepeuraer Veterinary Harriet Howell Sewiltine Allen Fising Josephine Smirper Carpenter Diethler Mos Kelloge Censid Corbett Ie Board Maey Whinh J i. Holland Topeka Tse Laptes Frank Dyer Ae Hoa Ute Coburn State Board of Agriculture E & Nichols Deen J. T. Yor J. M. Rat- Tegents W.terthwaith Tean Jett Hudson

Bland Improves Recovery Seen Favorable

In Bland's case Dr. McComb West reports patient condition improving. The outlet for the distinguished traveler’s recovery is encouraging and residents are relieved, with Gad noting general good signs and recognition upon entry.

Labenin McComb West Bland Gad Pula Ford

Daley Merton Declared Incapacitated Guardian Appointed

Daley Merton an undentured man is declared Incapacitated and placed under four guardians to manage his affairs. He is a pensioner who reportedly carries his pension and gives it away on request. His son filed a complaint in court, likened to an insane-case claim, with the victim described as weak minded.

Daley Merton Hy Son Belne

Two Recruits Nancy and Sandy Join Topeka Fire Department

Nancy and Sandy, Scotch terriers with bob tails, were adopted by the Topeka forest fire department. Mrs William Green presented the puppies who will be housed in the hay loft with three kittens. One man carries milk to the new recruits. Sandy to chemical and Nancy to hose wagon as they learn signals.

Nancy Sandy Topeka Fire Department Forest Fire Department Wiliam Green

Old Timer: Chris Schmidt Convicted of Liquor Violations

In district court a verdict of guilty was returned against Chris Schmidt on running a joint and maintaining nots afer at 222 Kansas avenue. Judge Hazes has yet to sentence him. County Attorney Jetmore prosecuted, Hib Cane defended. Schmidt claims a long history as a liquor dispenser predating prohibition and once ran a saloon before becoming a druggist at First and Jefferson, later continuing as a plug joint operator on lower Kansas avenue.

Chris Schmidt Kansas Avenue Schmidt Hazes Jetmore Hib Cane Barrirar Prohihition First and Jefferson

Jewell Divorce Suit Filed in Shawnee District Court

Mrs. Bette Jewell sues Wm. J. Jewell for divorce in district court asserting marriage in 1888 and desertion since 1893. She states she has lived in Kansas and Shawnee county two years and cites prior arrest for horse theft desertion and concealment tied to a porch death case. she has completed a jail sentence for that offense.

Bette Jewell Wm. J. Jewell Kansas Shawnee County Whatinses County

Wheat Rusting and Rainy Week Weather Report

The weekly crop and weather summary by Observer Jennings covers the week ending June 35 with widespread rain. Wheat shows rusting in several counties while oats and clover respond to wet conditions. corn and alfalfa suffer washouts and delays. Western division notes improved crop conditions but continued wet soils hinder planting and alfalfa cutting in multiple counties.

Jennings NEHAL Arkansvn Harailton Ford Tarton Bourbon Jackson Jefferson Maradhuill Wyandotte Cotes Kaw Chase Greenwood Marshall Pottawatomi Riddle Division. Com Alisber Hutter Cowley McPherson Ottawa Sedewiek Cloed Reno Russell Rush Sedgwick Dieki Decata Hamilton Norton Clark Gry Greeley

Miners Injunction Sought In Pillsbury District

J K Richards Missouri Pacific attorney from Fort ScottTopeka today to file federal injunction against striking miners in the Pillsbury coal district Proceedings to be before Judge Hook at Leavenworth The paper also carries a photograph credit to Emmet W Craver for a Gages Lake sketch from Gage Park

J. K. Richards J. Richards Missouri Pacific Gages Lake Gage Purl Emmet W. Craver

Great Rock Island route ticket offer to multiple western cities

Great Rock Island announces train fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Ogden and Salt Lake City at one fare plus two dollars for round trip. The Colorado Fiver promises savings of ten hours to these points. Toledo Jones may run for governor in June. City council invites key members to tonight meeting for important business. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises service at West 5th Street.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Ogden Salt Lake City Colorado A.M. Puller CP. A Toledo Jones Toledo. O Jones Oils Rock Island Osden Colorado Flyer A.M. Fuller

Deford Defends Little in Kansas Military Row

Open letter by W A Deford of Leavenworth attacks General King over his remarks about Lieutenant Colonel Little. The piece argues against King's interview and defends Little, noting military law separation between a physical inquiry and a court martial. It recalls King’s past statements and urges Kansans to weigh honor and duty.

Jed Little W. A. Deford Leavenworth General King King San Francisco Mr. Little Deford Charles King Little Lit Ue Kansas United States Army Kot Honolulu Luxom Geutheman Millers King's

The Turtle Enjoined Then Judge Relents at Play

In San Francisco on June 12 the MacDonough estate company sought to restrain the California theater production of The Turtle claiming immoral content. Judge Hubert granted a temporary injunction just before the performance, then relented to allow the show after cuts were made, drawing a packed audience and mixed critical reaction.

San Francisco MacDonpuch Eatate Company Californis Theater Macdonough Tudor Pangerilald

Acquittal Rendered in New Mexico Murder Trial

Hillsboro New Mexico June 13 Oliver Lee and James Gilliland were acquitted of the murder of Henry Fountain son of Col A J Fountain. The jury was closeted but seven minutes.

New Mexico Hillsboro Oliver Lee James Gilliland Henry Fountain Col A. J. Fountain

False Face Induced Epilepsy and Insanity in Boy Case

Peculiar insanity case before Batavis probate court recounts a son of Nicholas Weimer who, ten years ago, feared a man in a false face. The boy allegedly suffered epileptic fits and grew violent, attacking his father, with family sympathy noted as he was removed to county infirmary.

Batavis Nicholas Weimer Peroke Ben Weiner Jim

Postpone of Horse Races in Frank Foster’s Office

Reports indicate interest in rescheduling the week’s horse races to next week due to bad weather and wet tracks. Frank Foster expects races to run the following week, with riders and managers pushing for a postponement. Carnegie offers $5,000 toward a public library in Barut. A hip injury from handling boxes leads A Babcock to try Chamberlain’s Pain Balm.

Frank Foster Forter Carnegie Jane Andrew Carnegie Barut

Newark Enters Port Washington June 13 Dispatch Report

A Navy Department dispatch announces the cruiser Newark arriving at Castro, Chile, as of June 13. The report notes the vessel’s arrival at the port and confirms naval movement in Chilean waters.

Newark Port Washington Navy Department Castro Chile

Jeffries Spars at Coney Island on New York Tour

Champion James J. Jeffries faced enthusiastic applause during a three round exhibition at Coney Island club arena in New York. He sparred Jim Daly as preparation for his upcoming big fight and planned to spar again tonight in Wilmington before touring the New England states.

Jeffries New York James J. Jeffries Coney Island Club Arena Jim Daly Wilmington Del New England States

Smelters in Colorado Watch for Eight Hour Day Start

Denver June 12 Indications this morning are that all Smelters in Colorado owned by the American Smelting and Refining company known as the trust will close on a Thursday next when the eight hour law becomes effective The smelter workers union has rejected the company terms which gave a one percent wage increase over the old wages but moved to hourly pay with optional overtime A competing group the Guegenhelme has offered a higher scale and it is believed their Pueblo smelter will stay open.

Denver Colorado American Smelting and Refining Company Trust Guegenhelme Trrst Pueblo

Fire eater’s stunt ends in tragedy at Chester hospital

An alarming incident left John Boyte of Chester severely injured after attempting a gasoline mouth fire illusion during a fire eating act at the Ginoux venue. Spectators report the flame blew back, burning his teeth and mouth as authorities rushed him to hospital.

Boyle Altoonm. P Inne John Bovte Chester Ginoux Osion Hin Nite

TOPEKA TALENT AT ALMA PICNIC WITH MUSIC

David Overmyer and Marshall's Band will perform at Alma on July 4 as part of the Liederkrantz annual picnic. Turners and Arions invited to attend and participate, likely to perform about 50. Wheat prospects improve in Aransas valley, spring rains slowed corn, pasturage abundant, river high, oats damaged. Vice President from the West Senator Allison notes GOP hopes on presidential ticket heading west.

David Overmyer Marshall Alma Liederkrantz Marshal Turners Arions Wichita Aransas Valley

Rock Island Springs to Pueblo and Glenwood Springs flyer save hours

The Colorado flyer service from Rock Island Springs via Pueblo Glenwood Springs Os promises to cut travel time by 5 to 8 hours. A. M. Fuller CP A. The Peerless Steam Laundry announces a new device for smoothing collar edges.

Peerless Steam Laundry

Market Report: Wheat Falls Amid Storms and Mixed Trade

Chicago and Kansas City futures show wheat ease as large northwest receipts meet selling pressure from storms. Corn and oats stay quiet with slight drops. provisions rally on packer buying. Hog and sheep receipts rise. cash grain movements show export activity and river market chatter.

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Kansas City Livestock Market Receipts Mixed In Sellout Day

Receipts included cattle and hogs with varied prices. Texas and Colorado feeders shown with higher movement, native steers and cows traded at several dollars, stockers and feeders around 2205, hogs at 14 04b, bulk sales near 370 and heavy offerings. Market tone suggests prices edging higher amid mixed demand.

Texas Neers Texas Bilin Sten Ae Lea Ekers Ater Seaoe

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