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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
3
Railroads plan lower rates for Independence Day travel with Santa Fe extending 50 miles of double track. Emporia to Florence steel laid, rail lines and specials announced for July travel, aiming to attract more passengers this year amid patriotism and war concerns.
A damaged report describes a bad wreck involving Brisco caused by a washout near an Arkansas City area. The text is fragmented with numerous misspellings and place names unclear, listing railway incidents, trains, and bystanders with no coherent sequence or verified details.
Mud covered Burlicgtes tracks for a quarter mile delayed trains on May 2 as crews cleared the line. Two workers Buster toe and Missecki reported cracks and slippery conditions near Iowa Point, delaying service until the track was usable again that night.
A fragmented report notes Grand Central’s rail ambitions and Ireland connections with new double track plans. It cites 50 miles of double track west from Emporia to Strong City as of March 4, and mentions Santa Fe extending double track from Emporia to Florence.
May 74 report from Las Vegas division lists ex mane TS Und Arkar in Santa F Seven SHE.itam tetterday. The cattle Fish over here. Barsas City May 31 mentions Te tant and Burstein hase not receive shell telwitiie regarding elit Tands. July planning for a miseting at Les Ang Stes. Pred Harvey Improved reported from Kansas City May 24. Russell Eulipe mails from London stating Pred Haee faces $9 trouble caused by cancer. California physician notes hunter did not write. Mc Herter’s troubles eased.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local writer and city stench of confusion. The text references anti trust and terms but provides no clear events or names. Reads like disjointed notes rather than a coherent report.
In a Georgia town a widowed mother’s doctor had prescribed pills of strychnine that were mismeasured. While the mother was distracted, her year-and-a-half-old nephew found the pills and ingested them. About an hour later the child died, despite frantic efforts. the body was interred yesterday.
A report from Taerencecars Indiana describes a child of William Wiles injured by a rusted tack lodged in the mouth during an incident. Medical attempts involved removing the tack and treating the child, with doctors noting improving health as the object recovers.
The Bijou engagement of Adonis was halted after four weeks due to internal strife among the company. Wages were reportedly unpaid and tensions rose, with performers threatening to end the run unless salaries were settled. The dispute may affect future dealings between Diney and Bijou management.
The American summer theatre invasion of London opens with arrivals led by Frohman and Froiman. Talks on rights for American plays, plans for English productions, and upcoming showcases include Miss Adams and Ebepes. Projects aim for an October or fall opening with bands of American writers and actors making inroads in London stages.
Williams Bay Wisconsin hosts a community Fourth of July gathering with Mrs W Harbert presiding. Evanston speaker Boring discussed the meaning of the day, urging peaceful conduct in public meetings and urging reunions and games at Fursey Kinds. The peace commission work was reviewed and Mrs Halbert advocated starting the universal peace year at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Charles Pechek was arrested by Officer Matthews for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. The report notes the court duty to appear, the officer serving a warrant, and the suspect's absence followed by a test for a potential fine. The piece then shifts to a navy arrival notice about the Seaport sailing from San Francisco with 5 officers and a crew of 23 enlisted men under Major Terman, with no casualties reported.
The National Education Association meeting in Los Angeles will offer a greatly reduced rate of $200 for the return trip on Union Pacific via chair cars and ordinary sleeping cars. Union Pacific is praised for dependable service and summer travel convenience.
May 2 Boston reports the executive committee lists notable members from many states including W Bourke Cochran New York W E Pieming Georgia Henry A Johnson Indiana David Starr Jordan Stanford Herbert Welch Pennsylvania Lewis Conn Connecticut Hermann vyn Holst Chicago Thomas Wentworth Higginson Massachusetts and others. It also seeks to coordinate with associations to oppose imperial policy and organize a united political effort nationwide.
May 4 Buffalo observers report a labor and sea trade dispute near the docks easing. Striking workers, who demanded pay and contracts, reached a settlement with shipowners. Grain freight and general commerce are expected to resume as agreement terms appear to fulfill the sailors and laborers' demands.
May 24 report states the Fitesimmons vs Jeffries bout will be staged at night rather than day in New York. A conference meeting today in Conessland Sportrec club arranged details. Wager totals mention $7950 paid for tickets and bets. Odds listed as 5 to 1 for western bets on the fight.
Arrests were made near Desi the mies and Wathens as part of a crackdown on neighborhood canvassing and municipal rules. Investigators link the men to a broader gang active since Htton Havasa, with several American teamsters among those detained. The public note cites recent violations of local attire regulations and police examined suspects for membership in a wider group.
The document records sensational claims about the Wardner strike and imprisonment conditions, noting four deaths. It calls on labor organizations to denounce Gen Merriam and the war department, Idaho's governor, and Montana's governor for tyrannical treatment of workers. It urges workingmen to vote for a government to curb military power and defend constitutional rights at any cost.
The Paris, aground near rocks, is judged hopeless to refloat by a leading diver. He says the vessel is badly damaged with breached bulkheads and likely to sink even if freed. Only a relief weather window may allow a salvage attempt, but months would pass before repair.
A 1839 letter to President Brigham from Chicago invites a conference on trusts to discuss their economic impact. The Commercial Chicago seeks a calm public investigation, outlining abuses and possible remedies. Topeka and Chicago clubs express sympathy and plan attendance at a meeting in June to explore solutions.
A large cattle sale at Fort Warf on May 21 drew top bids and strong demand. Ranchers including Welly Riwle and Bandas Cis Br Hewat sold cattle to buyers from Sacto and nearby towns. Prices reached highs not seen this season, with buyers from multiple outfits securing many lots.
Washington May 21 a I Petit Marseille s from Marseilles France reports an anti American premeditated scene shown in a full page illustration depicting punishment by the whip in America. The image shows a girl whipped in public while a sheriff watches as soldiers stand by. The piece claims Virginia law allows corporal chastisement. The description notes a victim aged 15 and mentions a trial among Ebroed township residents.
Readable fragments describe a shop scene with a centrist dispute in Bent serest and references to a past granitesm ent for Rete gente wom AP fires. Mentions Sewick examine saad sect On The swine fines and a Cape Mieminbed sale onset with a fevered timeline around 156.
In Vermilian county a jury awarded Ada Patterson forty dollars against Benjamin Brown in a suit over alleged alienation of affections. Patterson testified Brown plotted to separate her from her husband, with Brown, his brother and two others forcing entry to the Brown home and threatening to shoot. The trial covered claims of a staged scene, missing furniture, altered doors and an old revolver used to threaten Brown's wife and Patterson. Defendants argued the affair and divorce plans were part of a scheme, while Brown’s wife reportedly supported Patterson’s claims at trial.
Officials monitor a rising Japanese influx in Hawaii. Reports from immigration authorities and a Pacific inspector note increases and potential ethnic tension with Chinese residents. While some see labor need and economic benefit, others warn of demographic shifts and policy challenges amid annexation-era immigration debates.
In a fragmented notice the text references National League games at Louisville and Kansas City with scattered player names and scores. It mentions ticket sales on June 24 and June 3 with an agent, likely National League context, and a general sale notice or promo embedded in a local page snippet.
Christian Science members George inter and Elizabeth inter were arrested in Buffalo on federal manslaughter charges over the death of Ralph H. Saunders at Fort Porter. The Saunder estate, including Mr James C. Squinters of Port Townsend, Wash, faces related action. Parents of the child were held after the funeral. Saunders formerly served as customs collector for Puget Sound.
Announcement for the Wationsi Baptist Societies Anniversary in Portland Oregon on June 25 1899. Mentions round trip fare 3200 via Trion Pacific and asks buyers to seek full information from city agents FA Lewin or J C Fulton depot agent. unclear lines reference rates and sleepers.
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