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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1899

Page

7

For Saving Her Honor in Mexico Case

May 27 Tucson reports Mrs Collier, an American, defended herself against a Mexican man who assaulted her in her home. In the ensuing struggle a pistol fired, killing the aggressor. She was convicted of homicide and sentenced to four years in prison. Supporters seek intervention, with Consul Darnell and counsel engaged.

Tucson Arie State Department Washington Hays Collier Frost Utah Trex Wanaves

Ada Rehan Goes Abroad to Ireland and England

Ada Rehan sails from New York aboard the Etruria with Mr and Mrs Augustin Ily and plans a month of rest on the Irish coast. Marcia fan Prewer departs from The Great Hub show, while Mise Behan plays in Coruna and Daly readies The Greek Slave on August 20 at Lothian. Keban stays abroad until December as the theater season shifts and Rehan returns to New York for winter performances.

Augustin Ily Ade Rehan Etruria Erglasy Ales Rehans Irish Sea Hey Marcia Fan Preewr Mr Daly New York Tnt Vine aEne Lothian Theater Daly's Mise Keban Centum Druce Lane Frodrims Winter

Loss in Mexico Frost Damage Report Totals 600000

Government agricultural commission sent two to the states of San Luis Potosi and Vera Cruz to investigate frost damage. The preliminary report estimates total damage around six hundred thousand dollars across the two areas.

City of Mexico Government Agricultural Commision San Luis Poros Vera ‘Crue Han Lule

Harvest crash devastates crops in region near Vera Cruz

The region known as the Husstecs suffered heavy damage as most trouvel products were destroyed. Replanting efforts are underway to salvage the tour’s end. crops like Indian corn, work beans, tangnas, and sugarcane were nearly wiped out, while the tolmico crop was only partly damaged.

Husstecs Vera Cruz

Malformed Fishes Described In Aquarium

From the New York Sun a report details deformities in striped bass at the aquarium. A two-bend defect in the tail area is visible when viewed from above. The bends are in the flesh near the tail and mid body and have grown as the fish increased from ten inches and three quarters of a pound to about two feet and perhaps twelve pounds. The fish remains vigorous, hardy, and a prolific feeder despite the malformations.

New York Sun Thaquarium Aquarim

The Queen's Horses in the London Suit

A fragmentary chronicle describes the royal horses and guards at Buckingham Palace. It notes training, pageantry, and equipment, including harness and carriages, with references to guards' duties and Jubilee preparations.

Heathen temple unveiled in Philadelphia by university team

Prof Max Sommerville of the University of Pennsylvania assembled a Budd hist temple in Philadelphia’s new archaeological building. He gathered material on a world tour buying idols and worship items from priests in Hindist Jet Ram and Burman ivot. The exhibit mirrors far eastern shrines in detail.

Philadelphia Max~well Sommerville Department of Archaeology and Pereontology University of Pennsylvania Summerville Jet- Ram Ivot

Temple artifacts and Chinese Buddhist temple details described

The narrative describes bronze Buddhas, embroidered temple hangings, and ornate lamps as superb examples of craftsmanship. It notes a Pinzo cabinet turnstile containing Buddhist tokens, a crank device for prayers, and firecracker tensions to trigger devotion. A cistern cleanses the hands and mouth before worship, with inscribed donor tablets along the walls.

Plucky Dr Mary Mosher’s Dawson Trial In Klondike Era

In Hoxton transcripts Dr Mary Mosher from Hwton moved to Klondike hoping to practice medicine after twelve years in general practice. Dawon authorities ordered her sign removed and warned women doctors were unwelcome, forcing an expensive exam she failed, paying 100 for the privilege and 58 returned with a command not to practice.

Hoxton Transcript Amary Mosher Hwton Klondike Boston Galsersbry Medical School Dawson Er. Macher RC Womes Cates Thad

Yukon woman passes medical exam to become doctor

The writer details hard study after three days of prep. She borrows medical texts in Dawson and endures long sessions with examiners, finally passing a challenging board. She notes she is the only woman doctor allowed to practice in the Yukon district and the sole homeopath in the Northwest Territory.

Dawson Yukon Northwest

PAYS 375 FOR A HUSBAND IN RUSHVILLE

Rushville Indiana May 37 The quit of Charles E Huntington against Mrs Mary Ann Downard of Blue Rides on note for 250 elven two years ago by the defendant was compromised this afternoon by the payment of 550 Downard Three years ago the defendant then a widow named Shaw advertised for a husband employed J C Campbell and Richard Evans hucksters as her matrimonial agents They introduced Mrs Shaw to William Downard whom they represented as a civil war veteran with a pension Mrs Shaw and Downard after the first meeting or married Mrs Downard after satisfying herself that Downard suited her gave a note to Campbell and Evans for 250 who assigned the note to Huntington Mrs Downard found her husband was not an ex soldier and pensioner as represented but simply an ordinary farm laborer who innocently permitted himself to be used as a tool to get money from Mrs Shaw Disappointed In the penalty money Mrs Shaw resolved to fight the payment of the note

Rushville Ind Charles E. Huntington Mary Ann Downard Downard Shaw J.C Campbell Richard Evans

Adventure with an Indian warrior challenges a fossil hunter

From Forest and Stream the tale recalls Prof Othneil Charles Marsh of Yale facing danger in Indian country. A vocal Indian scout, educated and Christianized, appears behind Marsh as he digests in a ravine. The moment tests nerves and underscores how civilization touched frontier science.

Marsh Comand Mersh Narmw Othneil Charles Marsh Yale College

Filipino Flag Incident at Port Violin Captured by Landing Party

Report from Washington notes a Philippine insurgent capture near Port Violin by a U S landing party under Lt A B Niblack. The event involves a Filipino flag accusation and a supposed white tribal involvement. Separate items mention a New Freight Car Plant planned for Chicago with capital to build steel cars, joining existing plants at Pittsburgh and current production delays.

Washington A. B. Niblack Port Violin Talsed States Fionton Amt Petrel A. BP. Nivla Chiraso Times-Heritage 2Hdsett Operatin Pittsburg

Union Pacific Offers Reduced Fare to 1899 NA Educational Meet

National Educational Association delegates travel to Los Angeles from July 11 to 14, 1899 with one fare plus 2 for the round trip. The advertised rate from Omaha or Kansas City includes palace sleeping cars and dining services. Commutation tickets at lunch counters are 2. Read mentions of related events in Portland and contacts FA Lewis and J C Fulton for ticket details.

National Educational Association Los’ Angeles Cal Union Pacific Washington Los Angeles Omaha Kansas City National Baptist Societies Portland Ore Taion Pacific FA. Lewis J. C. Fulton

California bound tourist sleepers via Union Pacific and Santa Fe

Columbus Ohio to California round trips offered with limited June sale and reduced rates. Tickets through agent T L King and F A Lewis described, with fares noted. Additional notices cite Topeka carpet cleaning near Columbian Building and watch repair at Campbell's in Kansas Avenue.

National Medical Association T. L. King Union Pacific California F. A. Lewis J.C. Patton C. Hauvach Topeka Columbian Building Santa Fe Campbell's Kansas Avenue

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