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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1899

Page

3

Bail bond figures and charges in Hot Springs case

2100 bail set for four men charged with a listed crime in Hurt, Ark. Officials name defendants Sarkel Bod Willans and Caffe Williams among those accused, with local police under Chief toler Ta. A clergyman’s rheumatism remedy ad is noted, promoting cures and pricing, with outlets listed in San Francisco and Los Angeles and a Chicago route via Hock Island.

Hot Springs Ark Chandtlor Hurt Geelee San Francisco Los Angeles Hock Island

Highwaymen Surprised in California Stage Robbery

Two bandits attempted a stage hold up near Altaville Calaveras county as express messengers Jackson and McConnell rode with the coach. When ordered to halt they fired. a bandit was fatally wounded and identified as Hob Murphy a wood chopper of Stockton. His companion fled but is likely to be captured.

Stockton Cal March Altaville Calaveras County Missengers Jackson McConnell Wells Pency & Cota Express Company Jackson Hob Murphy

New Collins Clew Haggisen and Got erd defend Collins case

Attorney Charles Haggisen and Attorney General A A Got erd defend John Henry Collins and say new information strengthens belief in Collins innocence. Hayden and Godard traveled to Kansas City to explore a possible appeal and a potential exoneration, asserting a fresh path to prove John Collins did not kill James Collins and may be released from prison.

Charles Haggisen Holton A. A. Goterd John Henry Collina Erin James 5. Collins Hayden Juha Collins Farber Siey

Bank Suit Ends After Long Arkansas City Case

The case between American National bank of Arkansas City and Sumner National bank concluded in Wichita federal court with a verdict for Sumner National. The dispute concerned cattle mortgaged by Arkansas City bank to secure funds used to feed the cattle, and the final ruling ordered the cattle returned and the revenues allocated to Sumner National.

Weillington American National Bank Arkanas City Sumner National Bank United States Wichita Sumner National Arkansas City Bank Arkanaie City

Shot by a Judge in Dallas Fatal Attack on Attorney

A Dallas attack leaves W. A. Gras, prominent attorney and former public instruction head, dead on the pavement near his home as a mob gathers amid unspecified domestic tensions. County Judge Cannon was taken to Calvert after surrender to prevent violence. cause of killing unclear. In Hoboken, a factory explosion injures Michael Angelo and kills Nicola Anzalone. Jose Angelo suffers burns.

Texas Dallas St Louis Aia Republic Texway Franklin Elbertson County Taut W. A. Gras Weipers Hue Joige Cannon Calvert Michael Angelo New York Frewarks Hoboken N. J Nicola Anzalone Jose Angelo Michael

Treasury official discusses money supply and gold in circulation

Washington reports Treasury Treasurer Ellis H. Roberts rejects the idea that note withdrawals cause money shortages. He cites rising per capita circulation since 1898, driven by gold coin growth and larger silver and national bank note holdings. He notes demand for small denomination notes and ongoing printing efforts to meet needs.

Washington United States Ellis H. Roberts Treasury Mr. Roberts National Bank

Fulford Sues For Damages Over Contempt Jail Sentence

A. K. Fulford seeks 10000 dollars in damages from Probate Judge Dolman Sheriff Chek and attorneys Arthur Massey and Frank Bennett. Fulford claims he was jailed for contempt after Massey and Bennett, Massey’s attorney, obtained a ruling for money Fulford owed.

Pulford A. K. Fulford Dolman Sherrif Chek Arthur Massey Frank Bennett Fulford Massey

Cod liver oil emulsion aids reconstruction in wasting conditions

In oxygen absence microbes die and cod liver oil uses three times the oxygen of starches. Prof. Frankland proves this. Scott's Emulsion is partially digested cod liver oil with hypophosphites, more valuable in wasting conditions. Sold by druggists.

Frankland London Scott

Allen Denies Barber Beginnings In Odd Baby Show Tale

The Ottawa Herald reports Governor Stanley's secretary Henry Allen denies rumors he started life as a barber. He cites a childhood baby show prize and a washed bowl photo as proof, while critics insist he began life shaving or barbering. The exchange highlights press theories on early career paths.

Stanley Henry Allen Allen Baker University Hin The Ottawa Herald Ufe Texas

Colored troops to form new regiment at Leavenworth

At Fort Leavenworth it is said a new volunteer unit will be composed of colored troops with white field officers. The Twenty third Kansas would supply two companies and the Heights Winds four more. Colored men would serve as captains while field officers remain white.

City limits extension discussed at Potwin Place

The streets and walks committee of Topeka and Potwin inspected Potwin Place Friday to discuss the proposed city limits extension. They agreed to omit Hartsock's addition and to set the west line along Wake avenue instead of the asylum grounds, defining the settled portion of Potwin Place.

Topeka Potwin Potwin Place Hartsock Wake Avenue Asylum Grounds

Leavenworth Builds Three Mile Missouri River Dike

Leavenworth reports the start of a major river improvement project to strengthen the Missouri channel. Workers begin a three mile long dike to protect farmland and railroad tracks from flood waters and uplift in the bottoms.

Leavenworth Missouri River Missouri

Railroad President Seeks Annual Pass From Stranger

A Missouri Kansas and Texas official received a request for an annual pass from a self-styled railway president who claimed his line was three miles long. The manager, after verification, noted the real Katy spans about three thousand miles. The claimant insisted his road was as wide as the Katy and obtained the pass. Weather notes indicate cold weather for Kansas with a brisk northerly wind ahead of a fair Sunday.

Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Allen Mun

Dead Boy Found in Waldorf Room Believed Poly Traumatic

General Tiaac H Bailey aged 7 was found dead in his Waldorf Astoria room from apoplexy. His widow Mrs Heinitzel of Washington DC arrived to claim the body. Bailey, a Civil War veteran, once a New York political figure, served as police commissioner in 1867 and later chaired charities and corrections under Mayor Vance. He published the Shoe and Leather Reporter recently.

New York Tiaac H. Bailey Waldorf-Astoria Maine

Good Citizenship Federation Hears Frank Nelson on Youth

A meeting at First Congregational church heard State Superintendent Frank Nelson discuss Problems of Young Men. During the evening $125 was pledged to fund the fight against slot machines, with a goal to raise $700 to carry the test case to the supreme court.

Good Citizenship Federation First Congregational Church Frank Nelson Durlig Supreme Court

Sale of Bessemer pig iron in Mahoning valley

Six blast furnaces in Youngstown and Mahoning valley finish arrangements to sell 120000 tons of Bessemer pig iron at 14.50 per ton delivered to the furnaces. National Steel takes 100000 tons Carnegie 20000 tons and the rest to eastern buyers. The sale, largest in the valley, will bring substantial revenue and reduce furnace yard stock to a multi-year low.

Youngstown Mahoning Valley Bessemer Pie National Steel Company Carnegie Company

Snowstorm Hits Nice Nice Area Early Today

A snow storm accompanied by sleet visited Nice Nice and surrounding area early this morning. It is raining now but trees and roots remain snow covered. The storm caused damage throughout the department.

Nice Nice Department

Free Hercules Hot Oil trial bottle offer borders on scam

A Rochester era style ad touts Herculesan Hot Oil as a cureless remedy for Rheumatism Neuralgia and back pain. Readers are urged to mail name and address to Elmira New York for a prepaid free trial bottle claiming instant relief. The copy pressures urgency and mentions prices at retailers.

Elmira

Crown land seizure mission tied to Gen Compton to Hawaii

The Cult reports General Charles S. Compton sails to Honolulu aboard the Alameda to seize crown lands of the former monarchy under U S authority amid ownership disputes worth millions. Paul Neumann, aide to the ex queen, travels from Washington to assist in any investigation affecting her interests. A reduced Union Pacific rate offers California travel via Santa Fe Route at 32.50.

General Compton Hawaii San Francisco Charles 5 Compton Manakan Islands Alameda Honolulu Txe Paul Neumann Washington Neumann Union Pacific California F._A. Lewis J. c. Pulvon

Northwest Travel Ad Promotes Sleeper Service to Montana and Washington

Travel advertisement outlines through sleeping cars from Kansas City and St Joseph to Butte and Spokane via the Burlington and Northern Pacific routes. Notes daily first class service to Montana towns and through sleepers on the Montana Express. Mentions Patricolo concert and subscription rates for State Journal.

Kansas Toseph Burlington Butte Spokane Beatte Puget Sound Northern Pacific Railway Oye Burlinatton Montana Karas City St. Joseph Northwest Billings Kansas City St. Josph Washington Ansconda

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