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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1899
Page
7
The item discusses Lord Hope's Sparkler fund with May Francis of Hove and mentions Se Ga Newrastty Nosbasd and others. It notes a plea for referees to be fair and safe for the next forty days, and references a 12 pointed measure related to a family matter and local fines.
A terse advance in wages is noted amid discussions of government and associations. The session references a potential wage change and related financial matters. The Brethren of the Brewers discuss attendance and policy implications as a meeting is planned for the evening at the intersection of Fifth and Jackson.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a big horse sale with six names and partial lines. Key details, dates, locations, and full participant names are unreadable, leaving an incomplete and unclear record.
A terse set of telegraph style items from May discusses sheriffs, court cases, witnesses, and a missing girl from New York to Sorel. Notes include mentions of hearings, discipline for students, a shipwreck near Sorel, and rescue attempts. several lines are incomplete or garbled.
Madison columns note Miss Neserit and Miss Laura Plage visiting in Kansas City and Lawrence respectively, along with several local movements and travels. Mrs Cromwell and Mrs Ross plan Lincoln trips, John A Wilson of St Louis visits relatives, and the Ladies’ Aid meets at Mrs Buck’s home. A death from consumption, Miss Wade, is reported with funeral at Mount Olive church.
A tale recounts a gathering where 290 fish were caught, weighing between one and pounds, with jokes and pranks among participants. The judge Hazen presided as Peoria locals quarrel over fish piles, a feint of truce, and bets on who caught what fish. Hoosiers, including Hazen and Safford, divide the spoils amid comic miscounts and rustic antics.
A Baptist church speaker delivered a pointed Sunday night address on the current condition of African Americans in the United States. He warned against mob violence and urged faith in gradual improvement, noting widespread illiteracy, housing inequality, and the dangers of resorting to force to secure rights.
The passage notes the difficulty for parents seeking work for their children as many avenues of industry remain closed to Black citizens. It records multiple individuals offering congratulations to Reverend Olden for his timely remarks.
The notice outlines Republican primary polling locations across wards and townships with precinct details. It lists precinct names, streets, and supervising officials, including Ballots and vote secrecy requirements. It notes poll hours, ballot counting rules, and the county central committee chair names, urging voters to participate in the election process.
Terr e Haute scenes erupt after a rivalry flare between Polytechnic Institute and Indiana State Normal School students. A intruder attempted to kidnap PJ Kimmel, the State Normal physical director, who drew a pistol as students clashed. A bodyguard was deployed and officials vow to curb further violence.
Announcement of Union Pacific reduced convention fares for National Educational Association meeting in Los Angeles July 11 to 14 1899. Notes travel options from East with special services including dining and library cars, round trip via Great Rock Island Scenic Route. May 15 to 28 ticket sale. $250 to $200 commutation options. hotel accommodations in Butte on route.
A fragmentary report discusses a claimed discovery by Joseph K Hawley and Alex Wisner that life cells from animals can counter bone mineral deposits, with dog experiments cited and mentions of human tests in Chicago. It suggests possible lifespan prolongation but warns the claims remain unproven. Probasco Mansion in Cincinnati sold for 67008 at assigner sale, with the estate once valued near a half million and tied to the Cincinnati fountain. Second Engineers Discharged and Third Kentucky Regiments Mustered Out are noted from Augusta and Savannah, detailing demobilization timelines and origins.
The Argus prints a dispatch from Pretoria noting that PW Belts, secretary of state, confirms arrests of several individuals. Rumor says the detainees include British officers, with unsubstantiated reports circulating in the capital of the South African republic.
May 1 columbia university will award the LL D honorary degree to Carl Schurz on commencement day. He already received this degree from Harvard and the University of Missouri. Also notes about travel fares, train services, and local services for Topeka readers.
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