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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1900

Page

6

Bergen Case Argued In Federal Court Ruling Appeals

Fragmented report notes a Bergen case argued before a federal court panel led by judge Mest and attorney general, with discussion of jurisdiction, constitutional questions, and a possible appeal to the United States Supreme Court. It references Williney, City Biker House, and other parties in a complex liberty and commerce dispute involving interstate concerns.

Narsda J. Mest Federal Court United Plates Supreme Court Pttern Riise Wan Lesverwart Mook de Chaie Williney Mnes Tvs Pri Waccimitunenal Interatniy Bamumerce Piret Bergen District Court of Frankie Ty Supreme Court Hubeas

Vanderbilt Comes Home From Voyage Aboard The Valiant

New York reports the yacht Valiant arrived at Quarantine after a lengthy voyage. Mr Vanderbilt and party greeted the vessel as it moored along the New York Central line. The ship's crew and passengers are described as performing a creditable trip with noted appearances by Mr Vanderbilt and associates.

New York K. Vander Quararalec Lavindt Meranline New York Central Taiwan Potlock Bealyn Vanderbilt Valiant Vandyrbtte

Local notes mix of names and events in Charist Mowe area

A garbled local item lists Hotl proprietor of Tell bore rmmpany in os. nestounty with health concerns and a series of names including Frank Jennines and F Hutetings. Mentions a free delivery route and a Republican club event, with scattered references to by laws and civic duties amid unclear dates and places.

F. Hotl Tellbore Rmmpany Nestounty Charist Moweyi Frank Jennines Teddy Deanna Leigth Tn Fontes Fire Firtheg Topeke

Hancock Sails Toward Manila Amid Rail Route Storms

Washington June 2 Quartermaster General reports Colonel Miller at Maplin confirms Hancock has sailed to Manila after orders for transport Warren. Movement of regiment from Tarique Conception and other Manila Dagupan railway stations delayed by severe interior storms.

Washington Eaches Miller Mealer Maplin Kenaport Hancock Wren Stad Warren Manila Tariue Conception Manila and Dagupan

Attempted Bank Robbery in Ashtabula United States

Three suspects attempted to rob the National Bank of Conneautville in Ashtabula County. The vault door was forced, inner door damaged, and alarms raised. Thieves escaped with the outside watchdogs, leaving a potential 0.5 million to be gained, and authorities pursued without capture.

Ashtabula National Bank of Cunnéaurvitty Ted Tim Robert Ashthbuls

Tramp Steals Clothes. Boy Wanders Naked in Woods

James Fining, 12, of 2810 Gargble Street, found wandering in woods near Laughlin Favorite country wearing only shoes. He says a robber beat him with a club, then stripped him of clothing and left him to walk toward River 3 near Missouri Medical College. Foreman Clareice Campbell located him, provided aid and trousers, and his father, Clayton Pater, retrieved him home.

St. Dent Jane James Fin- Ing Ving Missouri Medical Ming Hipine Claresice Campbell Laughlin Clayinn Pater

Battle at Dexter Ends With Fatal Wounds

In Pomeroy Oto on June 22 a fierce clash among four men, Davie, Rows, Larue Houl, and Fielding, left two participants fatally wounded. A Davie dog sparked the dispute earlier by killing sheep. The four confronted each other in the road, quarrelled, drew revolvers, and shots were exchanged. Physicians report Davie’s bow wounds are not survivable.

Pomeroy Oto Curt Davia Rows Larue Houl Dexter Tang Davie sUnel Yeateriae Watson Amd Davis

Trial of James Ware in Winer case continues

In Rockineville Kentucky on June 22 the examining trial of James Ware charged with felonious theft and intent to kill was continued into July amid ongoing proceedings and confusion over the cordithin and related details involving Kev ores Winer and local court officials.

Rockineville Kev Ores Winer James Ware

No Races At Pesra Peoria Hil June

A fragmentary report notes races at Pesra Peoria Hil were cancelled due to crowding and missing entries. Authorities contemplate postponing the meeting though there are believed to be enough applications to justify a future attempt.

Pesra Peoria Hil Mitie

Ten Tsin bombardment and consulate status amid war movements

Dispatches indicate haste to move Ninth Regiment from Misso to Taku and China as MacArthur orders speedier redeployment. U S forces may reach China by tomorrow evening to aid allied protection of foreign property. Ten Tsin consulate, isolated on Meadows road, faced destruction while other foreign missions near the river. Census suggests foreign presence in Ten Tsin far below exaggerated reports of 1000 foreigners.

Kempit War Department Miso Taku MacArthur China Tarlac Manila United States Ten Tsin Meadows Pel Ho Txin Nan

Telegraphic Wedding Across Lines In Patoka Ceremony

Miss Kate Cline and Robert Lockhart wed by long distance telephone from Patoka to Staunton Dean near Nashville. Rev Thomas Danks officiated as the couple joined in marriage via the telephone booth altar. license reached Patoka and the ceremony occurred at noon. Mrs Lockhart to join husband shortly.

Princeton Kate Cline Patoka Te City Peor Bymen’s Alter Staunton Dean Nashville Thomas Danks Winister Robert Lockhart Stewart Lcense Viemptty Husbard

Books In Bad Shape In Des Moines Meeting

The Music Teachers National Association gathering in Des Moines faces accounting issues as the secretary and treasurer report books in unsatisfactory condition. Richmond is the sole candidate for next year’s convention, but no decision was reached. A committee was formed to investigate and report.

Des Moines Music Teachers' National Association Richmond Van Andrenturer

Bryan's Busy Private Secretary Receives 200 Letters Daily

The report from Lincoln Nebraska on June 22 notes William J Bryan plans to reach Lincoln from Lake Minocqua for a Wisconsin outing and stay home until the Kansas City convention ends. His private secretary Charles W Bryan handles about 200 letters daily and Ruth Bryan holds thousands of baby name portraits for her father. Nebraska Democrats aim to urge eastern delegates to stop in Lincoln on the return trip. 3000 Nebraskans will go to Kansas City and return for a Bryan reception back in Lincoln.

Lincoln Neb William J. Bryan Wisconsin Linccoln Lake Minocqua Ater Kansas City Bryan

Damages Awarded to Picquart in Echo of Paris suit

Paris June 23 Colonel Picquart linked to the Dreyfus case won a civil action against Echo of Paris. The court ordered Lepivietier the article writer and the newspaper manager to pay 2 000 francs and awarded 100 000 francs in damages. The paper company was held civilly responsible for the damages. The hearing of M. Reth aok’s action was adjourned for four weeks.

Echo of Paris France Paris Picquart Dreyfus Neciani M. Lepviletier Damae M. Rethaok

Indiana Man Surrenders After Prison Escape

Logansport Indiana June 22 Edward Cantley an escapee from Michigan City prison seven years ago returns to surrender after obtaining a governor’s promise of parole for six months to visit his gravely ill mother. He has since lived in Chicago and Philadelphia, married five years ago, and plans to return to prison after six months unless pardoned.

Logansport Ind Edward Cuntley Michigan City Cantley Chittee Philadelphia Eo Cantey Tong Chm Marion

Towne to Come to Address Silver Republican State Convention

F B Lawrence of El Dorado Kansas national committeeman for the silver forces reports Charles A Towne of Minnesota will attend the Kansas state silver Republican convention in Topeka on July 2 and may accept the invitation to speak. Towne plans to travel to Kansas City for the national convention of the silver forces and pursue a possible Democratic vice presidential nomination. Dr Lawrence has secured accommodations for twenty five Butler county delegates to the state silver convention.

F. B. Lawrence el Dorado Kansas Charles A Towne Minnesota Topeka Mtr Towne Kansas City Either Forces Hich Lawrence Butler’ County

Coffey County Populist Debuts to Defeat Senator Candidate

The Coffey County Populist at Waverly with editor O. M. Rice declares its aim to defeat W A Deford the Ottawa Democrat nominated for senator in the Franklin-Couttey county district. It warns that after defeating Deford the paper will cease publication.

Coffey County Waverly O. M. Rice W. A. Deford Ottawa Franklin-Cauttey County Defird

Newcomer Jeffrey Denies Senate Candidacy Clash

Elmdale Democrat J R Jeffrey accuses a Marion county Populist rumor of a fix in the state senate race. The report claims Taylor Riddle would face George P Morehouse in the district covering Marion, Chase and Morris counties. Jeffrey says he is a candidate and sought a personal letter from Thadie denying any plan to stay in the race.

J. R. Jeffrey Elmdale Taylor Riddle Topeks Marion County Riddie George P. Morehouse Council Grove Marion Chase Morris Jeffrey Riddle Jeffrey Egys Thadie

Oppose Twine Plant Criticism Split in Lawrence Wichita Papers

Lawrence Journal and Wichita Eagle attack the state penitentiary twine plant project, criticizing the legislature and administration for waste. They argue the venture reduces middleman profits but note recent direct sales to dealers narrow that benefit.

Lawrence Wichita Lawrence Journal The Wichita Eagle

Helen Kimber's Work Organizes Republican Clubs

Miss Helen Kimber has begun organizing Republican clubs for the campaign. The first club was organized at Humboldt with officers named: President Mrs. W. T. McElroy, Vice President Mrs. CM. Smith, Secretary Ida Greenfeld, Treasurer Mrs. E. N. Wert.

Helen Kimber Kaneas Humboldt W. T. McElroy Humboldt Union Nice CM. Smith Ida Greenfeld E. N. Wert

Feared the Dog in Rock Attack on Girl in St Louis

In St Louis on June 22 Mamie Littel, seven, was struck on the head by a rock hurled at a Chouteau avenue streetcar. She suffered a skull fracture and underwent an operation at the city hospital, where her prognosis was listed as very serious. W Harvour, a sheriff’s posse member, was severely beaten by three men believed linked to strikers in Michigan w one. Mrs Toussa Saldie, alerted by a Newfound land dog, rushed to the scene as the attackers fled.

St. Louis Mamie Littel Twenty Second Street Chouteau Avenue City Hospital William © Harvour Sheriff's Posse Michigan Toussa Saldie

Bryan Fells a Tree in Wisconsin Expedition

The Bryan fishing expedition ends as the colonel heads to Chicago and Omaha. While in town, Fran visits a lumber camp, dines with lumbermen, and inaugURates a three foot pine stump speech. He jokes about being accused of stump speeches, claiming this is his first genuine one.

Wm. J. Bryan Chicago Omaha Fran

Ex-Congressman Roberts Convicted in Utah Poly gamy Trial

The jur y in Salt Lake City, Utah, found former congressman BH Roberts guilty on the charge of unlawful cohabitation after a trial held in June. The verdict follows weeks of testimony in the polygamy case, with prosecutors outlining multiple marriages and alleged violations of state anti polygamy statutes.

Balt Lake Utah BH. Roberts

Rate making power shifts to railroad executives

Chicago June 22. An agreement among presidents of western lines vested rate making authority entirely in executive officers of the roads. No rate sheet may be issued without local committee approval and the highest traffic executive’s consent. Committees will be located at Kansas City Omaha Sioux City Council Bluffs St Paul and Minneapolis.

Chicago Hightat Kansas City Omaha Sioux City Council Bluffs St. Paul Minneapolis

Ticket Forger Convicted in Midland Case

Denver reports the conviction of W. J. Blaze for forging Midland railroad car tickets. About 100 forged tickets were found, totaling roughly $3,000 in losses. Arrested last September, the case marks the first known ticket forgery conviction in the country.

Denver June Lapetae Colorado ‘Midland Carey Wee New York W. J. Blaze Midland Road Midland

Bryan Wouldn't Say a Word in Public

Col W J Bryan left for home after receiving Philadelphia bulletins and avoiding comments on the platform and McKinsey Roosevelt nominations. Also reported are a wrecked Colorado and Southern Railway bridge near Gunnison by explosive powder, and land transfers involving Cassius M Clay’s wife. Death of Capt George F Towle in London announced. Towle served in Civil War with A A.

Bryan Monocqua Wia Col W. J. Bryan Col. Bryan Philadelphia McKinsey and Roosevelt Towle New York London George F. Towle

Market Report Shows Wheat Declines and Nervous Trade

A volatile market for wheat and associated grains dominated by selling pressure and late-day recoveries. July futures fluctuated as receipts and cowries varied, with expert notes on Dakota and Manitoba crop conditions and cash activity from Minneapolis and Chicago influencing prices.

Board of Trade Tyo Rime Livesa Te Hartiwest Atta Crm Antinga

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