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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1899
Page
3
At the Transmississippi Convention in Wichita irrigation tops the agenda while railroads are noted as the next key issue. Seven state governors will attend and address the gathering, with speeches expected on regional development and policy. The event draws attention to water management and agricultural needs across the region.
Strange report from Medicine Lodge describes a planted seedling or sprout identified as a encet srondextal variety. Jodie Deen watched the growth along with Captain Brady and Seas wets ac. The event centers on a 4 beans 43 height milestone and a reigns of observation by Heshistory officials.
A fragmented reminiscence by Ed Little recalls the people of berm and the Philippines during a long era of service. It highlights a physician whose work among natives is framed by moral judgments and wartime acts.
Fragmented report notes a gas incident in Arkansas near May Street involving residential area damage. Details mention flames rising to around 200 feet, with witnesses citing a dangerous blaze and potential structural risk in Dexter area as responders work.
A fragmentary report notes a foot of hail and lingering storm effects in Troy from Sunday. Sketched mentions of north yard damage, wind, and anxious locals indicate continuing weather impact with limited readable specifics.
May 20 somethings of a sensation arose as the Ressas and Texas Coal company and the Central Coal and Coke posted a note at their Kassas mines. They demand returning workers take their places by Sunday or be removed from the mines. The note warns that the company will act to maintain operations and expresses thanks to loyal workers for continued support.
A man named Lesvenwath, a Zeth priest from Osage, celebrated a birthday Saturday and attempted self surgery. He prepared, cut a ten inch abdominal incision, discovered intestine injury, and cried out in pain. Dr Bruck found the intestines damaged but not fatal. the operation required returning the intestines through the wound, leaving him precarious and unlikely to recover quickly.
Terrible windstorm caused heavy damage across Fort Scott and nearby towns. Widespread destruction included damaged cornices, toppled structures, and downed power lines. Damage to crops and property runs high, with streets cluttered by debris and several reports of vandalism and disturbances in the aftermath.
Kansas Democrat to settle a Chicago party row. Rantse with Drey Woodsum and Josephus Daniels appointed to investigate fears and prepare an evidence list against Peclin. Knestiga Woelson and Dasiels expected to arrive tomorrow.
A longtime company figure will retire after many years of service. The leader contributed to growth and stability across multiple divisions, moving through key roles and guiding teams through major initiatives. The retirement marks the end of an era for the organization and its staff.
A Northern Pacific and Grant Street electric car rear collision at a Washington crossing hurled about twenty five passengers into a fifteen foot deep bay. One passenger, E Bread, died en route to hospital. Hoffedils was seriously injured and several others hurt. Motorman Harry Sharp saved himself by leaping clear. cause unclear and gates reportedly not lowered.
J A Parsons of New York arrives from the Orient to report progress on a proposed railroad linking Backow and Cadoc. He claims the concession permits Chinese government bonds to fund completion and that 30 percent of net gains go to the syndicate for 43 years, with the rest to the Chinese company. The project aims to join Cabtor to Hanes ty Fe, forming a transcontinental link in Asia and beyond.
The Call asserts that the belated counterfeits are being produced in the area. It claims the bogus coins are made of steel and silver, with proper weight and ring, and notes the counterfeiters have done their work so well that detection seems unlikely.
A special stock train on the Chicago and North Western route crossed a bridge over Decry Creek, two miles west of Oris, when it failed. The bridge gave way, killing two tramps and leaving 163 perhaps injured or missing. Authorities investigate the incident and assess causes and repairs.
The Santa Rita mining camp near Silver City New Mexico changed hands in the era’s largest deal, with Richard D Willard of Boston representing Amalgamated Copper. The purchase price exceeded 1.3 million dollars and will fund massive smelting and refining plants. About 260 workers lose current positions as owners prepare the new development.
Paris May 34 Hige joins Princess Chimay in Eerpe and skips the divorce suit. He writes Mariska asking severation, offering 1 Hociks per month for ten years and claiming he will always keep a place for her in his heart. He expresses faithfulness despite being away.
The piece covers Governor Wolcott's vetoes on Spanish American War veterans issues, the Veterans Preference Bill, and civil service exam exemptions for late war veterans. It notes actions in San Francisco and mentions automobile contracts and factory expansions in South Bend, with references to political figures and legislative debates shaping veteran benefits and labor law.
Dr H B Hogeboom, a young Topeka professional, was nominated for coroner on the Republican ticket. He trained at Topeka schools, earned a pharmacy degree at Kansas State University, studied at Rush Medical College, and served as assistant physician for the Santa Fe railroad and Stormont Hospital. He has been active in social circles and led local committees.
The Burlingame inmate George Irving, serving fifteen years for murder, seeks executive clemency. His petition includes letters from prominent citizens arguing for mercy, noting a harsher sentence would have followed if the killer were white. Governor has not acted on the request.
Amended rules announce docketing limits, advance costs, and clerical procedures for Supreme Court cases. Provisions include payment of costs, page numbering, filing formats, and withdrawal rules. Effective July 1, 1999, with changes adopted March 2, 1899 clarified for enforcement.
Kansas district figures Judge McKay, once tied to Populist politics in Kingman, Harper and Barber counties, is described as opposing fusion and eyeing a future Supreme Court seat. Rumors say he aims to influence the political scene as he steps back from private life. The piece notes shifts in political posture and potential candidates like Jerry Simpson.
A campaign start is noted with reference to state duties on biennial reports from the state board of agriculture and the lack of guidance on quarterly reports. The piece critiques the law’s fixed report counts while suggesting staff recommendations from Treasurer Grimes and Attorney General Godard in a broader governance context.
The Topeka Girl cadets will travel to the Grand Army ration encampment in Philadelphia this September. N Boyd from Belleville discussed the carpets project with Commander Coulter, noting the effort to send fifty girls and the need for new uniforms.
A violent May storm tore through Pitsburgh yesterday causing widespread damage and injuries. Annie Sullivan, a student on her way home, was struck by a downed live wire cutting her throat and face. she survived. Telegraph wires and street equipment were left toppled, and power lines crossed roads, delaying travel and emergency response.
National League game at Philadelphia featured a score by innings line with uneven scoring. Details on teams pitchers and final outcome are unclear from the fragment.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered team names and score by innings for Columbus and Minneapolis games. Readable entities include Kansas City opponents and players such as Be Pact and Spies, with unclear inning totals and several garbled words.
Real estate transfer items appear with names Hanne Whitsell Albert A Dissey Stalin and others. References to Cranes selicins and Tuscan parcels indicate transfers of SSR lots 2S 4 and Ha Trine, with Goulds Malone and E Benedict tied to properties on north street Van Buren in Huntington.
A Illinois Central checker, Dubugesta Mark Anireween, aged unspecified, died yesterday after hydrophobia symptoms fully developed following a bite two months earlier during the mad dog scare. Reports mention rheumatism, a Mystic Cure for Rhumeitem, and doctor options failing before recovery claims.
The readable text presents no clear event or人物, leaving an unreadable snippet about cosmetics or skin notes with scattered words and no identifiable entities or context. Unable to determine a concrete news item or outcome from the fragment.
In Tempora club maps out 1699 1900 study course with plans for the year France to the Nineteenth Century figures. Officials include Mrs Norman Keller president Miss Ansa Cranz vice president Miss Hinz secretary and treasurer Mrs Charles King critic. Meetings cover Paris geography art galleries libraries and French literature with a prize for best original fairy tale. Social notices list members and forthcoming events across Topeka circles.
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