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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1899

Page

3

Return of Admiral Dewey Prompts City Telegram Plan

Chicago reports hints of a welcome for Admiral Dewey upon his return from the Philippines. Officials, including Mayor Pholas and San Francisco leaders, weigh a formal card celebration and arrangements to host the famed admiral in New York. Further dispatches follow pending telegram replies.

Chicago New York Snayers Golden Gate Phetan San Posncseu Mayer Phelas Dewes Sy Son

Freed and Demos Face Trial Over Polling Practices

A fragmented report outlines a legal case involving charges of manipulating polling procedures. The Archer Carter case centers on attempts to influence voting and district integrity, with Judge serene handling the proceedings. Names like Harcley and Suzy Aged appear in reference to parties or witnesses, while the broader context points to disputes over election administration and alleged misconduct.

Archer Juder Amsters Arthmuy Astorne al Pee Devins

Washingti May er B Dongelly and unions amid arbitration debate

The International Topographical Union president cites the Ural States having over 400 Merarithater machines displacing about 12,000 workers. The prime rate acts week 45 are criticized while arbitration efforts aim to curb wage cuts. Duncan attacks padrone practices in New York and criticism of national actions on labor and contracts across states.

Washingti Dongelly International ‘Topographical Union Industrial Commission Ura Denniy Bankera Haltumare Noriceeuriyn Duncan Tork Padrones Furmalisames Thes Iso Somgdainet Harrison New Texas State M. Duncan

Royal Arctic Explorer and Iberian Duke Tale

Fragmented report details a royal Arctic expedition and the Duke of Abricai amid political tension. It mentions a live tag capture, a retreat, and rising crisis as the narrative follows royal figures through strained times and distant theaters.

Rome Duke of Abricai Franz Jeeet Lomi Andon Walshe Stepartne Afa Tar Rad

New York Lyceum to Open Season with Gay Lord Quees Play

Lomton reports the New York Lyceum plans to open next autumn with the play Gay Lord Quees. The piece has created strong appeal in London and is expected to draw similar favor in New York, despite mixed needs of the plot. The drama centers on a witty rivalry and a plan to disrupt a match, with a duchess scene toward the end and Daniel Frohmann noted among the cast.

Lomton Pansrots Ques Lyceum Atjek London New York Muir Tusenr Sherg Erteum Company Daniel Frohmann

Pacific Coast Biscuit Trust Formed in New Jersey

A new seven company trust, named Pacific Coast Biscuit Company, is organized under New Jersey law. It includes The American and Standard Biscuit Company of San Francisco, Portland Cracker Company of Portland, Washington Cracker Company of Spokane, Southern California Cracker Company of Los Angeles, Oregon Cracker Company of Portland, and Seattle Cracker and Candy Company. Capital stock is 4,007,000 dollars. June C Hanrahan of Dean Shibles brokers in New York helped form the trust, with prices not to be raised.

San France Cnart New Jersey Pacifc Coast Biscuit Company Fecay Mountains American and Standart Hiscult Company San Francisco Portland Cracker Company Portland Washington Crkcker

Logan Goes to Atlanta for Gulf Department Duty

John A. Logan, assistant adjutant general, has been ordered to Atlanta, Georgia, for duty as a diagnost general of the Department of the Gulf, with Vi. Bowe located in Washington. The move follows a period of absence as Logan departs to fulfill his new assignment.

Logan Atlanta Washington John A. Logan Bowe

Santa Fe challenges rivals on Chicago to Kansas City run

General Passenger Agent Black of the Santa Fe issues a challenge to all rivals on the Chicago to Kansas City route. He cites a recent Mar Irtn spenlat run from Chicago to Bates City, claiming Santa Fe can beat any other line by an hour without extra equipment. The Aston line is noted as nearly as short, and Black asserts the May Trewin special time was not better than Santa Fe’s daily trains.

Black Santa Fe Chicago Kansas City Chiczen Bates City Romperine Road Aston

Mystery of the vanished Santa Fe locomotive expedition

A narrative recounts a Santa Fe expedition involving a railroad velocipede that vanished during a trip along the St Joe and the Big Muddy. Participants Fred Carson Frank Nustis and Jiron Piaser planned a fishing run but the engine failed mid journey leading to a prolonged search and speculation about the mystery.

Wien Sint Fe Nsate Wealtan Mion Pinger Ture Mundheater John Std Sundey St. Joe Fred Carson Frank Nustis Jirron Piaser Socom Tedross Statler St.Joe

Santa Fe Excursion Meeting Tonight Arranges Annual Taunt

A meeting of representatives from Santa Fe general shops will be held tonight to plan the annual excursion. Delegates from various departments will form two committees to visit Kansas City Leavenworth and St Jeo for inducement information. The excursion is planned for next month.

Santa FE Santa Fe General Sevietod Dan Lane Pains Ninse Coach Charles Criss Angon's Joe Blevins James Frank Dickinson Joe Cooper Walter Shop Dee Alexander Bersuttin John Pouridhouse Will Tasker Lloyd Conklin Brags Shunder al Coyn Hot Stockwell da Brascett Mill Comiuites Kansas City Leavenworth St Jeo Ume

Fort Kearsey Branch Sale At Junction City

Fort Kearsey branch line from Junction City to Belleville Kan sold at auction. Union Pacific represented by Archie Williams raised bids with two capitalist bidders. Sale price reported as 150 000 with bonds in Geary County affected and county votes noted.

Union Pacific Fort Kearsey Junction City Fort Kearcey Tratch Belleville Kan Court Howse Glossum Callen Ziresiasen Russ EIT Archie Williams Union Pa_cific Avndicate

Chicago Stock Traffic Declines in May 10 Report

Chicago reports a sharp drop in stock traffic for the first four months of the year compared with 1598. Fewer cars of stock arrived and shipments eastward declined. Freight volumes show a decline across cattle, hogs, sheep, and horses with substantial decreases in every category.

Santa Fe Rock Island Chicago

Santa Fe dividend halt and record freight day at Wellington

A Chicago New York financial report notes no further dividends on Santa Fe preferred stock this fiscal year ending June 20 due to winter wheat losses in Kansas. Eastern markets show improvement as Pacific stocks expect strong wheat yields and Oriental trade expands. Wellington reports the heaviest freight day on record for Santa Fe with about 53 cars westbound between 7 pm and 9 pm, plus several extra loads arriving from the west.

Chicago New York Santa Fe Kansas Sne Pacific Wellington

New York stay 1 the valted States Tale

From Miss Gould report on the New York coast stay and naval appointment details. The text notes government roles, shipboard duties, and the arrival of officials including Admiral Paup with reference to future assignments and farewell events.

New York Ann Leary Puwls Gover Gietm Tee Tie Navy Yard Eovene Gill Aries George i Ahre Crecac

Readable fragments describe crop conditions and regional reports

Fragmentary text references Warrinston May crop conditions and reports from departments and camps. Mentions wheat, weather, and Argentine markets with scattered names and locations, indicating a general farming weather and crop outlook.

Venezuela peace congress adjournment delays case

A chaotic mix of notes reports Venezuela case postponed until after the peace congress adjourns in Paris. The arrangement extends three weeks for discussion as delegates prepare for Hague talks, with Mr Maertens' position unclear and other unrelated items noted.

Venezuela Peace Congress Tam Paris Maertens Maertets The _ Hague Maernyns

Miss Gould Gives $25 For Lincoln School Pictures

Miss Hien Gould sent twenty five dollars to Lincoln School Cleveland to aid in buying pictures for their serial class project. Pupils organized a meeting to discuss fundraising and forwarded a donation in the name of L H Jones, chairman of the art fund. The letter accompanied the check and will be kept at the fund headquarters for the students’ welfare.

Cleveland Hien Gould Lincuin Echodt Popiis Linncuin School Hithe PSE Lincoln School Lineum Seriot T Ae L H. Jones Ths Art Fund Lifewin School Fury

Annie Besant's Tackt A Reformist Turn Across Beliefs

A longtime admirer recalls Annie Besant in her早 youth as a militant anti-Chetsting figure who later embraced Buddhism and social regeneration. Besant reportedly rejected lawsuits for libel, stating she cannot punish slanderers or engage in earthly retribution, choosing spiritual life over courtroom battles.

London Annie Besant Lori Spd Armic

Albion Named Transport for Tein Deer Amid Government Plan

May 10 report says the steam whamer Albion is selected by the government as transport for Tein deer. In ten days it will follow the revenue carrier Beatty Seattie and then proceed to Petre panieveks where Shelden Jackson will select Sevelndeer-free service aboard the Albion. Deer will be renomed and boarded, then distributed from Fort Clarence to districts needing them. Also notes Cubans education project near San Diego led by Mrs. Tingley and a reduced Union Pacific fare to Portland Puget Sound Helena Utah Salt Lake City markets with contact for tickets through FA. Lewis and J. C. Fulton.

Belndser Transport San Francisco Whamer Albion Teindeer Catrier Beatty Seattie Petrepanieveks Shelden Jackson United States Eer Albion Fort Clarence Union Pacific Portland Puget Sound Helena Montana Salt Lake City Utah Tcketa Cal FA. Lewis 3. C. Fulton

Beilstein Murder Case Sees Defense Focus on Insanity

In Pittsburg Pa on May 10 the commonwealth resumes the Beilstein murder case with the defense arguing insanity as a direct result of shock from the father’s death at the breakfast table. Miss Beilstein testifies about her deep grief, spiritualist beliefs, and a planned self harm before she fired at her mother’s room, then attempts of laudanum, and the deadly act itself.

Pitsburg Commonwealth Bertha Beilstein Attormy Burough Cies Eethe Beilstein Hero Byrnigh Merali Rome Bureau

National Education Association Meeting in Los Angeles

The National Education Association meeting in Los Angeles is noted with discussion of reduced rates for travel and praise for Union Pacific service. The report highlights comments on train care, dining, and comfort with references to Omaha, Kansas City, and distinct travel details.

National Educational Association Los Angeles Toe Vaion Pacine OM Wud Ae Dreweere Keune Eunteahou Af Lek Shaw Angeles Abe Union Howe Sumater Trevel

California Optician Ad Promises Precise Glasses and Guarantee

An old advertisement notes California pricing at 3250 via Santa Fe House, from Exclusive Optician Chas Bennett. It claims careful fitting and a satisfaction guarantee. Mentions Kansas and a hotel Oxford dining context in a deluxe shopping scene from 1873.

California Santa Fe Chas, Bennett Kansas

Morrow's Kid-ne-oid claims in Topeka ad

A Topeka printed notice touts Morrow's Kid ne oid as a cure for backache nervousness and debility. It cites Dr J B H Goodwin of 607 Kansas Avenue praising relief from a four year lumbago and mentions Liverlax Pine and other products sold by Swift Holdup’s and druggists.

Morrow Topeka Bere J BH. Goodwin Kansas Avenue Goodwin Gina

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