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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1899

Page

5

Gold in the Desert near Santa Fe Mine Camp Ounces

Report of rich silver and ore deposits found near Camp Ounce in Mohave desert across the Santa Fe railway line. Prospectors Duncan Clark Olsherry and A Burcham expand claims, with deep shafts exposing copper and sulfide ores. Support infrastructure grows as water and supplies become scarce, rail line crews stockpile at Hiswateseine and prepare for branch lines to Camp Duncan.

Santa Fe Gary Califorcia Arianna St Bes Mohave Duncan Clark Olsherry Sumons Yiclow Randsburx Hiswateseine Kramer Tm Camp Bandi Midet Opea Santa Fe Company Camp Duncan

Praising Child Study At Kansas Society Meeting

Cot Francis W Parker of Chicago Normal School closed the fourth annual Kansas Study for Child Brady with two brilliant addresses on practical application of child study at the high school hall Friday. Parker urged mature games manual training and nature study for slum children, stressing parental and teacher responsibility and the future of children. Officers elected welcomed new president Miss M E Durlinath and others. next meeting set for the city hosting the state teachers association.

Francis W. Parker Chicago Normal School Kansas Suudty Brady Cat Parker Chicazy de Chrisman Packer Col Parker Sncr Mies ME Duipath Nworth Oscar Chrigmdh State Normal School J. A Grotfeiter Atehisan Atats Teachers” Association

Mystic Cure Claimed To Beat Rheumatism In 24 Hours

Haller Black of Topeka Pa says a bottle of Mystic Cure cured his rheumatism in a day after nine months of suffering. He praises the remedy and urges others to try it, noting it work quickly and can be bought from local druggists at 523 Eonses Avenue, Topeka.

Biackmerr Haller Blackmets Pitmabers

Little a Hero narrative from Manila editor on Kansas troops

An account from The Freedom of Manila dated March 24 describes editor Magsaysay observing the Twentieth Kansas under Lieut Col Lite. From a safe vantage, he chronicles the march, the bravado and discipline of the troops, and the battle’s brutal advance with Lt Col Erice urging men to lie down as bullets whistled overhead, highlighting courage, fear, and the shared labor of frontline combat.

the Freedom Manila Topeka Twentieth Kansas Lite Manus D Company Twentieth Kansas Maurrow Duke Coun Caie Erice Collonel Colweel

Nature cures and the need for help from cod liver oil

The text argues nature sometimes needs assistance to drive health improvements. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with hypophosphites as a remedy to check disease, strengthen nerves, and enrich the blood, urging a return to the right course toward wellness.

Scott Soose

Revered Blues Force Draws Admiration in Youths

A fragment notes belief that the "boys in blue" remain irresistible to locals, hinting at strong public affection for police figures and their presence in the community. The text suggests enduring trust and admiration for law enforcement in everyday life.

One Line to Leavenworth Route Survives Receivership

A fragment notes the Junction City and Port Kansas branch left only one Kasas in receivership, the Leavenworth Topeka and Southwestern. It says the line, four miles long, runs from Leavenworth to Merden and connects to Topeka, with the court docket expected to clear in months.

Junction City Port Kearney Union Parisle Leavenworth, Topeka & Southeestern United States Circuit Court Pires Bane & Gulf Kansas George F. Sharitt Leavenworth, Topixa & Southwestern Leavenworth Merden Topoke

Board Meeting Sets Plans for State Meet in Topeka

The board called a meeting of the members for Monday evening at the National hotel to discuss plans for the state circuit and preparations for the state meet in Topeka. Races will be held at Garfield Park track as part of the program.

National Hotel Wade Topeka Garfield Park Furiows Miss Stewart Levayn Tutase Feading Favori Eith Jours

Badly swindled in Springfield May tale of land fraud

Wealthy farmer Joseph Bush with Detective Boeeman hunted two men who gave names Henry Becker and Juks Bimmmerman. Bush sold a churn patent to them and deeded 300 acres in Montgomery worth about 21000 with 2000 cash paid. The deed proved to be wrong and connected to a land company in another part of the township, suggesting a wider fraud.

Springfield Joseph Bush Matton Boeeman Henry Becker Juks Bimmerman Bush Mentor Stud Monntgomery

Kansas Chicken Trust forms to control regional market

Fort Scott based exclusive poultry and produce dealers Kansas Chicken Trust unites KB Jean of Wichita W B Burst & Co of Fort Scott and W B Redfearn of Springfield Missouri. The three firms hold 664 shares of 210 each plus 1000 shares for Horst as trustee. Remaining shares go to employees.

Fort Scott Aray KB. Jean Wichita Kas W. B. Burst & Co WB Redfearn Springfield Misectri

Pan American Express Crashes With Southwestern Limited at Utica

May 13 at 2 30 o clock this morning Pan American Express train No S collided with New York Central Southwestern Limited in Utica yards. The wreck destroyed a baggage car and the engine of the Southwestern Limited. Fire department extinguished flames. Harry Neat of Baritain assistant superintendent of the Wagner company was badly hurt and died at a hospital. No others injured. Investigation underway to determine cause of the accident.

Utes New York Central Pan-American Express Ioral Department Harry Neat Baritain Wasmer Company Barry Neat Wagner Company W Ho Yare Central

Senator McMillan Tells Detroit He Won’t Step Aside

Detroit May 13 Senator McMillan arrived from Washington and refused to cede his senatorial bid. He cited past talks with General Alger, saying Alger must take responsibility for endorsing his candidacy. McMillan defended a long record and indicated no withdrawal as Republican sentiment leaned toward reelection. In Chapman Kansas merchants plot a marketing stunt to draw farmers to Sacurday events, offset Abilene offers with street races and prizes. Farmers travel long distances to attend in the afternoon races on main street.

McMillan Detroit Mich Washisgton Gen Alger Chapman Kan Sacurduya Abilene de Ives

Acquittal in Madness Trial Surprises No One

Pittsboro May 1 Berth Bellstein was acquitted at the opening of court after a jury found her not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of her mother. She showed emotion as the verdict was read, and the decision was unsurprising to observers. The piece notes the court remanded the verdict for further action.

Pittsboro Berth Bellstein Miss Belletem

Day in Society and June Weddings in Harmony Hall

Society news notes a thimble party at Mrs HE P Hilliger’s on Blarkson street with Mrs Hillyer hosting. Harmony Hall hosts a Hellanthus Club dance and a Penfield Williams June wedding plans with Topeka visitors and local society guests listed.

Hellanthus Club Harmony Hall HE. P Hilliger Blarkson Street Armstrong Herbert [Armstrong EH. Anderson George Bates Walter L. Bates Marcus Bosworth EH. Crosby W. T. Crosby EB. M Carpenter FL Daniels CG. Fanner J.B. Purrs Frack HO Posier G. G Gage A A Godard J. W._F_Hughes Speed Hughes Frank L. Hobart Henry Kesler Charles Lowry EP Lewis DO Mecray Joab Mulvane Harrison = Murgan William L. Newcomer Harry S

Harvina Medicated Soap Ad and Local Notices

Fragmented text includes an advertisement for Harvina Medicated soap and scattered local notices. It mentions travel, meetings, visits, and social events in Topeka and nearby areas, with names, addresses, and places like Galveston, Lawrence, Kansas City, and Wichita. Several personal notices and brief society items are mixed with advertisements and telegraph briefs.

Two Stores Consolidate Offers Bargains in Groceries

Preparations to merge two stores into one prompt a sale with prices on sugar syrup soap sour pickles and various groceries. The ad touts deep discounts and invites customers to call and compare prices to prove they offer the best groceries for sale locally.

Golden Santos Colle Golem Rio Lion Fairbanks Calif

Flour Price Cuts for Two-Week Sale

A local notice advertises a two week flour sale with broad reductions on all items. Shoppers are urged to call before placing orders to take advantage of the lower prices.

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