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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1899

Page

7

Dr De Costa Overcome as He Delivers Sermon Aborted

In New York on May 2 Rev. Dr. Benj De Costa of St John the Evangelist failed to complete a sermon opposing Bishop Potter’s action in ordaining Dr Briggs. Overcome by emotion after five minutes, he dismissed the congregation and later released the manuscript, declaring he could not deliver it in full. The text attacked higher criticism and defended biblical inerrancy amid church tensions.

Dr. Briggs New York Benj ¥_ De Costa Church of St. John the Evangelist Potter R. Bad God Holy Ghost Elena Revolu Ion Deorese Episcopal Church Brooks

Puget Sound to Portland and Montana via Pacific rate

Theaton Pacific offers a greatly reduced fare of 25.55 to Portland and Puget Sound points, Helena and Montana routes, Salt Lake City and Utah points. For tickets and full information call FA Lewis city agent or 3 Fulton depot agent. Also advertises razor-edge collars and the Peerless Steam Laundry.

Union Pacific Columbus St. Paul Mind Buffalo Chicago Milwauxes Wis St Louis Detroit Mich Richmond War Indianapolis Ind Calleo F Theaton Pacific Portland Puget Sound Heitna Montana Salt Daze City Utah FA Lewis 3. & Fulton Tata

Astor credits US efforts in war for abroad praise

John Jacob Astor says the war helped advertise the United States to continental nations more than anything else. He notes American manufacturers will receive orders from abroad and recounts the Astor family's quiet return aboard the St. Louis with Mrs. Astor and their son.

John Jacob Astor New York United States Col Astor Mrs. Astor Hom Gome

What One Church Did

A fragmented report from the Church of the Good Spirit describes a case involving Mre Coleman and several subscribers. The note mentions names and items tied to a church ledger, but the text is garbled and difficult to parse for full facts.

Church of the Good Spirit Mre Coleman James & Burgett F. Srieicer Caer Farmsman

Northwest through sleepers to Montana and Washington offered

Travel guidance describes through sleeper service from Kansas City and St Joseph via the Burlington Route to Montana and Washington destinations including Butte Spokane and Puget Sound. First and second class through cars are advertised daily to Montana and Washington with March 12 start for through sleeping car service to Butte Anaconda.

Kansas St Joseph Burlington Northwest Kansas City St. Joseph Montana Washington Butte Anaconds St Josep

Colored miners sought by Missouri and Kansas Coal in Leavenworth

In Leavenworth on May 2 W F Kelly, representative of the Missouri and Kansas Coal company, sought colored miners to work in shafts in southern Kansas and the Indian Territory. He claimed the men are not replacing strikers and promised protection. The offer includes wages of 273 a day, transport for workers and later to send for families. Nearly half the miners in Leavenworth have agreed. 40 to 80 are expected to join, leaving tomorrow.

Leavenworth Kan W. F Kelly Missouri and Kansas Coal Company Leavenworth Tlds Shafte Kansas Indian Territory

Clemens Family To Tour Europe And Scotland

Vienna reports Mark Twain and his family will visit Dresden Berlin and London this week and spend summer in the Scottish Highlands. They plan autumn travel to Florida. Clemens calls his forthcoming book a portrait gallery of remarkable people from his childhood, from monarchs to desperadoes, while condemning Vienna's political corruption as the worst compared with the United States.

Vienna Clemens Mark Twein Dresden Berlin London Floride

John Brown’s Sister Visits Nevada as Last Family Member

Mrs Martha Brown Davis of St John’s Michigan arrived in Nevada Missouri on May 2 to visit Mr and Mrs N Salsey. She is a sister of the famed abolitionist John Brown of Harpers Ferry and taught in the area during the border warfare before the Civil War, becoming the last surviving member of the family.

Nevada Martha Brown Davis St. John's. Mich N. Salsey

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices Summary

Real estate transfers list multiple six figures and parcel descriptions including G.T. McConnell to Charles S McConneill for a $25 lot on Bringham avenue, and Alfred L. Ware to FS Neal for $1,000 on Buchanan street Edwards tract. Further transfers involve Michael Heery, F. S. Thompson, BM Durie, J. 2. Guse, and others across Cranes and Walnut Grove areas. Also notes a Smuggler of Millions in Niagara Falls and tax arrests in New York.

G.T. McConnell Charles S McConneill Bringham Avenue Bringham Alfred L. Ware FS ‘Neal Buchanan Street Edwards Tract Michael Heery Seward N. Peck Grattan Street F. S. Thompson C.H Sarton Madison Street Crane Durie P B. Tinkham Sixth Avenue Guse Addison Osborn van Buren Street Walnut Grove Preeman Jacob M. Price Center Street Cobbell’s Niagara Falls Emmerson Taves New York United States Treasury Cnet

Spruce Gum Hunters and Market Frauds in Maine Woods

The text outlines spies and counterfeits in spruce gum markets, noting Maine firms deter scavengers by staking and harvesting gum in forests. It describes risks, profits, and the harsh, lonely life of gum cutters, with grim details on prices, shortages, and survival strategies amid winter, storms, and isolation.

Found His Lost Mother After 27 Years Near Toledo

Ohio business man Andrew Hink lings of Locust Point unexpectedly reunited with his mother after eleven years apart. He learned of her name by chance in the Streets of Meno, discovering they had lived within 73 miles of each other all along. In London, May 22, early invention talks of automatic warning for vessels near lighted hoses. The Peeriess Steam Laundry advertises collar and cuff smoothing with free mending and button sewing.

Ohio Toledo Andrew Hinklings Locust Point Meno London Peeriess Steam Laundry

Exchange Offers For Topeka Property In Wisconsin Ledger

In Otta wa county two parties seek exchange of a Topeka property title or equity. M Forbes of 5S 3 ioes, Gusher Wien and Clay listed as interested parties. Item includes a 2 room house, 14 Tot, a barn, and portable value with cash balances of 300 and 100. Contact Scott & Co at Kansas Ave.

East Monroe Az Anid Board Monera Wil Topeka Ave Topeies Ave Chandler Down Tyier St Ottawa County Topeka M. Forbes Weth Ave Elstera Weil Scott 2 Kansas Ave Forbes Broo North Topeka Lawrence Miller Norma Topeka Monroe Jeming Itsawe County Fir Topeka

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