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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1899

Page

2

Dramatic Arts and Stage Notes at Crawford Theater

A fragmentary art column notes Leon Herrman at Crawford theater G startling and origins of magic touleht along with European audience galleries. It discusses The Lady of Quol-Dx at Tulane theater in Sew Greaney and reviews a performance led by Clornaa and Minsi. Also reports Beaver Colorado Oct 11 court note on train robber McGivide of Black Jack's gang convicted for murder in Santa Fe.

Leon Herrman Craw_ theater Origins of Magic Europe Eugenie Bair Tulane Crawford Theater Benterce

Shamrock and Columbian yachting duel hailed for management

New York Oct 11 The Shamrock versus Columbian yacht race drew intense interest as analysts credit Shamrock with superior control and discipline. The crew, including leading captains and navigators, is praised for strategic handling amid challenging seas, while critics argue for steady leadership over showmanship.

Fastest Half Mile Record At Lexington Track Meet

Tuesday at Lexington Track in New York, Tommy Britton roared to a 1 03 1 2 half mile in the Ashland heats, tying a world trotting mark as Peter the Great pressed him head to head. The meet featured fast heats, close finishes, and state record pace despite a slow track. results listed for multiple races with Britton as a leading contender.

Tommy Britton Lexington Lexingson Ashland Tommy Britten Peter the Great Condor Britton Bonatella Arlington Myeret Puric Ell Toy Thorn Wax Gistanced Fairy Ty Thabe On Brecutins Jorasy Vaca On Bynantsha Burttora Jey Nino Mattienk Endow Fit Neryana Detmar Ase i Jian Ty. Des Susie J Eos Fanny i Indiana

Siay Transfer Boston Management Weighs Move

Boston management weighs relocation to New York amid talks of uprooting operations. The discussion centers on shifting Giants teams and related facilities, with decisions expected soon as October approaches.

Saints Not Backing Giants in Key Boston Case

Fragmented text discusses team prospects and owners, referencing Saint prospects and favorable outcomes for a Saints side. Mentions Boston, Peanoval t hyo of the Giants, and potential advantages across a league context.

Dice St York Peanoval Giants Situs Boston AU Arithml Fae Sheen Addidons idMien Old CebAnt Thosea Chub Saints Bagebet Mr. Bodeil Benides Bate

King of the Hills Dominates Waterloo Cup Qualifiers

In Dallas a string of greyhound stakes runs feature King of the Hills defeating rivals including Sir Guy and Silver Wings in successive heats. Beers Brewer, Silver Lyon, and Mountain Lion also win or place as entries pour in for the Waterloo Cup to be run October 20 and 21.

Elag Dalits Tex tie @ the Hilla Lord Glenkirk Mr. O'Reife Steri Ee P. 3 Eagan F City Neefe Milly Kent Lynne the Wiens GW. Hointe Conquetti Erwin Lyon Alice Erwin & Lyon Fithe Van Howard Hemburs Nichols & Avery Treva O. van Hummet van Imp Pat H.C. Lawe Phoebe Hartels Bros Guy Fe Lyon Dupont Nichols & Vere Tieinte Blackburn Bartele Brow Beer Brewer Nichola & Avery Airdale Ben Hur Poe Moore Mountain Lion Erwin & Tavon Poe & Afuure Atabel King Og the Hills Peat Couquette Sliver Lyon Sir Guy Bese Brewer Arikdne Sliver Wings

Sharpe's Good Kicking in Yale Practice

Report on Yale football practice highlighting Sharpe the new halfback delivering accurate kicks and strong field play. Observers note precise kicking, blocking and formation work as team drills progress.

Sharpe Nay Haven Vet. U Yale Ty Sharpe Eiven Lowe Gm Bie Ag

Revolver- Covered Jockey Breeding in a Race

Reports from San Francisco describe a sensational horse race where a revolver allegedly aided a mare's final dash under the wire. Rumors say Breslin bet heavily to fix the outcome as Flora B. led with a swift move amid controversy.

San Francisca Gridley Iutte County Joonhsa Norman Berrami Irtoru Phar Flora Beathiee Gofvon Blosson

Pendulum of a City in a National League Contention

Fragmented OCR text references a national league game with scattered names and places. Readable hints mention New York opponents, a point series, and players such as Jordan, Wade, and Donohue along with teams Boston and Philadelphia.

Taggart Wins Reelection As Indianapolis Mayor

Unofficial returns show Thomas Taggart reelected mayor by a large plurality. Republican challenger Charles A. Brookwater alleges fraud and will contest the results. Council and other city offices remain undecided.

Indianaplis Ind Thomas Taggart Charles A. Brookwatter Taggart

Schley to Visit Georgia and naval assignments noted

Admiral Schley prepares for a Georgia visit as the Chicago gets ready for a cruise expected on the 25th instant. Reports from Washington say N M Farquhar will assume the North Atlantic squadron at Hampton Roads. Construction progress on battleships and monitors is detailed, with several craft at various completion percentages and the Oregon arriving at Hong Kong for docking.

Washington Oct Schley South Atlantic Sears Wells Chicago Georgia N. M. Farquhar New York North Atlante Hampton Stoada Navy Department Beery Jury Allen Witter Norfolk North Atlantic James M. Green Norfolk Navy Yard Rockwell Chivaso Jindal Midhborn Kentucky Alabama Wisconsin Maine Ohio Missouri Albany England Oregon Hong Kong

Mojave Fire Destroys Business District in Night Blaze

A major blaze in Mojave California on October 11 destroyed the town's business section after two giant powder explosions. Most stores and hotels were lost, with only one eating house and one store remaining. Wind at sixty miles an hour fanned flames from the Southern Pacific freight sheds to the main street. No human life reported. property loss estimated at 51,000 with light insurance.

Mojave Cal A. Awker W. C. Wilson Parific

Deed of Trust Filed For Oceanic Steamship Mortgage

San Francisco October 11 First time a deed of trust is registered today on a mortgage of 2500 from Oceanic Steamship Co to Union Trust Co of San Francisco. Gate of Jat Ayi appears to be the property tied to the loan intended for vessel repairs and construction notices for more ships.

San Francisco Ocnanie Steamship Company Union Trust Company Nd Company Sydney Ile

Bears the Tie Kid Ye Hae Rima Bong at casTOorta

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a figure or act named Bear or Bears in a theater or show setting with partial phrases about a tie and a theater location casTOorta, suggesting entertainment notes rather than a full news item.

casTtorarts CAB Torita Castoorta

Santa Fe Rail Damages Suits Rise in Kansas

Railroad news notes Santa Fe faces more damage suits in Kansas than other states. Topeka hosts most settlements while many cases from Texas and other states are filed to ensure quick action. Many claims end in out of court compromises. overall totals are high but individual awards are small.

Santa Fe Company Kansas Texas Topeka Claim Adjustere Kanea Santa Fe Incal Department of the Road

Mixed animal freight plan sparks rail debate in 19th century

A circular from George W. Cale of St. Louis proposes an animal mixture rate for one car carrying an elephant two baboons and a zebra from East St. Louis to a Texas point. J Leith of the Texas Midland rails objects saying Santa Fe should not join the scheme and questions who pays for extra baggage and risks.

George WY. Cale Routhwestern Freight Committee St. Louis Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway East St. Louis Texas J. #. Leith Freteht Texas Midland Railroad Terrell Tex Cala Wes Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Atchison, Topeks & Santa Fe Santa Fe Basia

Disputed Prize Fight Involving Santa Fe Shopsmen

A Santa Fe shops dispute centers on a prize fight last Sunday where a timekeeper named D Thomas is accused by shopmen of being the same D Thomas who works at the shops. Dave Thomas denies attending the fight and says he never knew of it, providing a sworn statement to clarify the confusion.

Banta Fe Thomas Tr D. Thomas Thomas Dave ‘Thomas Santa Fe Jack Henshaw Bignea

Choctaw Reaching Out to Albuquerque Engineers Visit

A party of engineers and surveyors under A M Nelson is in Albuquerque advising Choctaw and Memphis Railroad interests. The group studies outlets for Poten river mines and coke ovens, plans a line from Albuquerque toward Amarillo, and expects construction to begin by spring.

Albuquerque Choctaw Memphis Railroad Company Choctaw Coal and Railway Company Little Rock Memphis Poteen River A. M. Nelson

Railroad Extension Buoys Albuquerque Growth Prospects

The waters of the railroad for extension Wales could not be overlooked. The consequence is Albuquerque will have another railroad station, bringing increased population, capital inducements, reduced freight rates, and various advantages.

Railroad For Extension Wales Albuquerque

Aldace Walker's Melon Gift From Col Holliday

Col Holliday sent a Kansas watermelon to Aldace Walker chairman of the Santa Fe board. Walker replied the fruit was received with gratitude but too large for his refrigerator, so it was broken and eaten over several days. He praised Kansas progress and the fruit's quality and quantity.

Aldace Walker Col C. EK. Holiday C. EK. Holliday Kansas Aldsce F Wather Santa Fe Board of Directors New York Col. Holliday Walker

Santa Fe Cement Prospect Promises Local Industry

An expert from Sante Fe Railway examined Butler county rock for hydraulic cement and plaster manufacture. Tests show large quantities of high quality stone rivaling Ohio Farm and Illinois sources, with potential quarries and mills planned. Projected cost to build a first class plant is about 365,000.

el Oscormog Wer Sante Pe Railway Company Butler County Renault C. F. Hobbs Aeal Ohio Tllinois Portland Cemunit

New Cars A Stray and Oklahoma Town Prospects

New Albany Indiana and Jeffersonville manufacturers seek 1000 freight cars for Denver Rio Grande shipments. Pennsylvania line holds back payment as cars are located. Guthrie Oklahoma directors map eight new towns Camp Russell Campbelli Iceulum and Iowa City along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line near Guthrie with hope of booming future metropolis status.

Oklahoma Guthrie Oklahoma & Eastern Fairpond Company Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Nomex Camp Russell Farmer Campbell Campbelli Iceulum Longton City Iowa City

A Valuable Freight Train Heaviest on This Road

Conductor J W Vance hauled in Liberal stock train 92 cars drawn by Dave Ginter No 109 and Tom Donnelson 45 engines. The shipment weighed 1 212 000 pounds and sold in Kansas City at per pound for a total of 199 020 dollars. A report from Fort Worth claims Cotton Belt offices may move from Tyler to Fort Worth as general headquarters.

J. W. Vance Anya Herington ‘Times Dave Ginter Tom Donnelson Cauie Kansas City

Stock Record Broken on Santa Fe Line

There were 18 stock extras from the west on the Santa Fe yesterday. This makes just about 400 carloads of cattle handled in one day and breaks all previous records. Yet everything moved off amounts without a hitch or a jar. Wellington Mall.

Santa Fe Wellington

Emporia Rail Work Crews Shift on Cottonwood Division

Engineers from Arkansas crews Beschep ye and Mohler Hann and Ben brook have duty on the Cottonwood division. William N. Breen an engine inspector and Newton native returns to fireman duties on the Howard fads local. Blodgett left town after injuring a friend two weeks ago. Steve Howard shifts to a run between Dewtan and Colorado Springs.

Newton Beschep Ye Mohler Hann Benbrook Arkansas Shey Cottonwood Board Blodgett Cottomwood William N. Breen Twentieth Kansas Reapean Poe Howard Fads Jocal Homer Gunn Topeka Les Caleytas

Railroad locals reveal regional changes and personnel moves

Fragmentary notice reports on railway locals with names such as Win. Pelfrman and Fred Surtell and mention of positions and movements between locations and California. The readable portions indicate scheduling or personnel shifts within the railroad community.

Fragmentary Rail Dispatch Delays and Staffing Ad kinks

Engine 908 operates near Topeka and Argentine with a fireman needed for a run between Alma Osage City and Quenemo, due to staffing gaps. A roundhouse foreman is linked to a June collection, with damaged lines leaving several trains partially described.

Joaquin Topeke Topeka Argentine Alma Osage City Quenemo Pineman McMahon Round House la A

Wrapped in Fog at New York Harbor Delays Vessels

Dense fog blankets New York Harbor and its entrance with marine observers at Sandy Hook and quarantine reporting zero visibility at 7 38 am. Ships from Liverpool Genoa and Med ports including Alsatin and Frederich der Grosse face delays while other liners like St Louis and Southward proceed to Southampton and Antwerp under similar weather conditions.

New York Harbor Sandy Hook Quirantite Liverpool Quersintown Lloyd Genoa Nauplen Mediterranean Frederich der Grosse Fox St. Louis Southampton Antwerp

Suit Aims At National Electric Firms In Major Patent Case

A prominent suit filed in this city names Market Street Company Thompson Houston Electric of Connecticut and General Electric of New York as defendants plus others. Bidwell charges the corporations profited from alleged inventions and infringed patents on an electrical system used nationwide. He seeks a 40 percent royalty on net profits.

Agetnet General Electric New York Bidwell

Delmonico’s Chef Dead in New York History

New York October 13 Charles Hauhof Jen a 20 year old chef who gained fame in France. He worked at the Tuileries arranging sand bulls for Napoleon’s court, returned to New York in 1802 to Dianaire then to Delmonico’s Fourteenth Street and Firth Avenue, later owned Hotel American at Les Balnes near but retired in the Delmonico era.

New York Charles Hauhof France Tulleries Napoleon HT Delmanteu's Fourteenth Street Firth Hotel American Les Balnes Ihe Delmontea

Wireless telegraph inventor visit noted in San Francisco

The steamer Austraia from Honolulu reached port with passenger Frederick J. Cross aboard. Cross plans to confer with Marocon, inventor of wireless telegraphs, about a new system to be deployed for the Hawaiian islands. He will proceed to New York shortly.

Bee Marcon San Francisco Austraia Honotals Frederick J. Cross Marocon Mr. Crom New York

State boards endorses quarantine for consumptives

San Rotsie Oct 31 The state board of Health adopted a resolution recommending that in all state institutions those afflicted with tuberculosis be segregated from other inmates. California acted to curb spread by separation of cases. Fire San Francisco Oct 11 A forest fire on Mount Tamatipats slopes threatened Mil Valley and Zockapur towns but was extinguished by timely rain.

Ee Ae San Rotsie State Board of Reatth California Alain Pots San Francisco Mount Tamatipats Mil Valley Zockapur Ans

Dakotas Homeward Bound Arrive From San Francisco

South Dakota volunteers reached Portland Oregon after a two section crossing from San Francisco. They rested five hours in Portland then continued their journey over the Northern Pacific line just before midnight.

Portland Ore South Dakota San Francisco Thin City Northern Pacific

Doctors Can't Cure It Contagious Blood Disease Sought Solace

An old newspaper blurb claims doctors cannot cure a contagious blood disease. It contends mercurial remedies fail and praises a mysterious remedy numbered 5.8.5 as the only cure that acts directly on the disease and purges it from the body.

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