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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1899

Page

2

St Louis Figures Face Federal Charge Over Coin Counterfeiting

In St Louis Dr David S Reese and Dr L Gooner are accused of producing and transferring counterfeit nickel coins. They were arrested and handed to federal authorities after authorities found counterfeit gear at their homes. Reese claims coercion by Goonder, while Goonder remains implicated. An unrelated travel ad and local notices accompany the report.

St. Lowis St Louis David S Reese L & Gooner Reese Gooner Chance Goodner Bilis Shocter

Topeka library reshapes children’s reading room plan

Topeka’s library shifts juvenile books from a closed rack to a main area after demand from young readers for easy access. Mrs Evelyn Lewis notes boys seek daring tales and girls want romance, prompting a move to place children’s books in reach of all readers.

Topeka Netlon Evelyn Lewis Worary Ctack Opolet Civen Philadelphia Quaker City Publicbrary Mra Lewis

Kissee's Bride Gone in Turmoil at Beaver Creek

Springfield report details Captain Kissee, a Taney County rancher nearing seventy, who wed a 15-year-old girl amid controversy. She left him for her father, while Kissee laments the loss of a young wife and cites a pattern of failed marriages, divorce, and renewed courtship amid the Beaver Creek episode.

Springfield Captain A Kissee Tanney County Wireless Beaver Creek Pinch Kinsee Taneyvile Captain Kinsee Dora Dore Garrett Bin Beaver Vawk

Baptism in Beer Stirs City Amid Emma Goldman Visit

Emma Goldman leads anarchist demonstration in Spring Valley inviting citizens to witness a beer baptism and a march to the park. Police face crowd as red flag and symbols appear. Goldman denounces government church and school. attendees drink with her group.

Spring Suell Brume Goldman Eemma Goliman

Orn Carnival Promises Structures and Parade Displays

Promoters announce corn and corm displays, braze bands, corn-shock parade and gear attractions at the Orn Carnival. A round trip fare is offered for September 20 to 22 with limited availability through September 22.

Supremacy in US government rests in Congress not the President

Ex Governor Boutwell spoke at an anti expansion meeting in Springfield urging that US supremacy lies in Congress, not the President, arguing presidential powers cannot authorize treason and warning against imperialism as the Philippines and Asia are discussed. He criticized executive war policy and defended congressional control, calling for restraint and lawful authority.

Springfield Amuer Boutwel Beru Mekhintes Afr Boutwell United States Mireover Congress Useh House Curyin Se Hinman Rehz Telichiveln Orem America Asia Philippine Chicago Cheveland Philippines Boutw Mustia Lusettement Mt Tolle Aguinaide IL Peuyinerd Ellie Amerean Wey Cebu Pilipinas Lanrestore See Spain Great Britie Verminneta Pondstun Enier Turin Philippine Islands

Committed Squire Pearson to County Workhouse

Chattanooga Tennessee September one squire William J Pearson of the county court was today committed to the county jail by circuit court judge Ett to serve out a cost of twelve dollars for drunkenness. Costs of the trial were unpaid and he promised payment before the term opened. Unable to pay the judge ordered Pearson held in the workhouse to work off the debt.

Chattanooga Tenn Squire William J. Pearson Clicmt Jude Hetil Squire Pearson Esti Pearson Workhouse Commission

Mining Stock Dividends Reported After Cripple Creek Scan

Denver reports Tuesday as a record for mining stock dividends with half a million dollars. The Independence leads with a four month London listing and a quarterly director dividend of 470,000. Jackpot pays 2 per share about 399,000. Elton resumes after three months with 10,000. Gold King pays 16,000 monthly, reserves 150,000. Portland expected to issue a special dividend against its monthly 360,000. Surplus adds 150,000. future dividend seen at 70,000 monthly. Fanny Rawlings annual meeting shows 259,000 net for the year. lease expires in a year. Charles Durke and H. Kosler elected directors.

Denver Cripple Creek Independence Maerd London Elton Cain Victor Portland Tt Tts Fanny Rawlings Charles Durke H. Kosler St. Louis

Bible Texts Painted on Rocks Probed by Officials

Chattanooga Tenn Sept Overzealous religious enthusiasts painted Gospel texts on rocks atop Lookout Mountain within Chickamauga Park lands recently acquired by the government. National Park Service intends to prosecute those responsible. Park commissioners emphasize lawful rather than illegal expression of faith.

Chattanooga Tenn Point Park Vakeut Mountain Chicksamauga Park National Park Commision Chickamauga Park

Vast copper ore strikes lure prospectors to Wyoming mountains

A rush of prospectors gathers around Plambaxo canyon and Owl Creek in the Wyoming mountains after a four foot wide copper ore vein is found. Reports from Laramie and Cheyenne note ore samples delivering 50 to 70 percent copper and eight ounces of silver per ten, with numerous claims staked as excitement spreads north of Laramie and near Casper Lander line.

Denver Cub Republican Laramie Wye Suse Colorado Plumbago Canon Lali Cheyenne Wyo W. J. Murphy Nutrona County Casper Oweres Deranch

Deadlock at Nortonville Republican judicial convention

Nortonville Kan Sept 2 Republican district convention for Jefferson and Jackson counties ends after 501 ballots with no nominating vote. J W McConnell Jackson named temporary chairman and Lealle F Randolph Jefferson temporary secretary. Delegates listed for Jackson and Jefferson counties. Nominations for judge discussed with Hurrel and Johnson named. initial ballots show 10 votes each and more ballots follow before adjournment at six.

Nortonvile Kan Jefferson Jackson Counties J. W. McConnell Jackson Lealle F. Randolph Jackson County A. D. Walker G. ©. Bateman E Rose M. Z Jubes J. Irwin Gabel C. Whitcreft H. T. Graham T. J. Abel B.S. Cutter Jefferson County H. M. Casebler E. D. Bratford J. F. Randolph John Frask Kirkpatrick Belne Cyrus T. Hurrel Horton HM. Casebler Chas. F. Johnson Oskaloom Hurrel Toler

Caught His Eyeglasses by Big Bass in River

Lawyer J Temple Hoppie of Philadelphia, vacationing with his family opposite the Delaware Water Gap, lost his eyeglasses in the river. A big bass swallowed them, and this morning he landed nine black bass containing the missing glasses in their stomachs. The glasses were folded when dropped and could not be digested.

Stroudsburg J. Temple Hoppie Philadelphia Delaware Water Gap Jersey

Texas Cotton Crop Report Shows Decline in Yields

Galveston Tex September report previews a Texas and territorial cotton yield study based on 385 county reports. The average date is September 3 with declines in yields noted across Texas and adjoining territories. Dreuth cited as a major factor behind the drop.

Galveston Tex Texas Territories Oklahoma Dreuth

Rich man Snyder found dead in Dover shoe store room

Cary Snyder a wealthy stockman, lying in a rear work room of Sample Shoe store, was found dead at two this afternoon. Henry Klauer and Kiaver workers nearby reported blood on the left side of his face, with witnesses noting heavy drinking and a prior attempt to send him to a hotel. Otis Hungate earlier urged rest but Snyder refused and chose to lie down in the back room.

Cary Snyder Dover H. A. Klauer Henry Shaffer Kiavers Snyder Otto Hungate H. A. Kiaver Hin Otis Hungate

Four coffins needed after deadly bridge accident

Greenville report describes Martin Johnson driving toward Leland with two children to buy a coffin when the wagon lost control on a Deer creek bridge under repair. The team backed off the 30 foot drop, killing the two children and Mrs Johnson, leaving four coffins required for the family.

Greenville Martin Johnson Lelandd Thie County Deer Creek Leland Wewan

Kansas Woman Chosen for National W B C Committee

The Women's Relief Corps forms its executive committee with Mrs Charlotte J. Cummings of Pennsylvania, Mrs Minnie D. Morgan of Kansas, Mrs Florence J. Gates of Vermont, Mrs Lucindi A. Sosti of Missouri, and Mrs Jennie Ball representing Colorado Springs Pueblo and return via the Great Rock Island Route. Tickets on September 6 with return September 5. Also notes on Bucklen's Arnica Salve curing piles and local druggists at 231 Kansas Avenue and 74 Kan. Ave. Good school shows at Furmen's.

National W. B C Philadelphia Women's Relief Corps Charlotte J. Cummings Pennsylvania Minnie D. Morgan Kansas Florence J. Gates Vermont Lucindi A. Sosti Missouri Jennie Ball Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Great Rock Island

Form of government discussed for Philippine islands

Cabinet meeting centers on future local governments after hostilities end. Secretary Root提出 plans noting Luzon suitable system may not fit other islands with less development. Weather brief reports a hot spellbreak, temperatures drop from 97 to 60, rainfall near 0.5 inch. Fireman Henry Meadows dies after Rock Island locomotive explosion near Fairview.

Washington Sept Philippines Root Wil Luzon Sinlles Meadows Henry Meadows Rock Island Fairview

Nortonville Deadlock Persists After 716 Ballots

Nortonville Convention votes through 716 ballots with no change as two adjournments fail to yield a candidate. Morning rumors of a dark horse prove unfounded. observers call the contest one of endurance. Names Hurrell and John igns mentioned in notes of the break in deadlock.

Nortonville Hurrell W. Johnigns

Light Showers Across State Lower Temperature

Reports from railroad offices indicate light showers statewide last night as the temperature dropped from 20 to 35 degrees. Today’s conditions are cool and cloudy with little to no additional rainfall.

Topeka

British programme amid cabinet talks hints on troop redeployment

London reports a cabinet consensus to keep Parliament closed, withheld troop pullout, and a plan to send ten thousand troops to the South Ayr region while a wire dispatch to the Transvaal is prepared for immediate publication. In Peoria, a wagon bridge over the Illinois river collapsed, trapping several and fatally injuring one man.

London South Ayr Associated Press Tranvaal Peoria Tit Hitnels River Pekin

Dillon for Auditor Nomination in Fusion Ticket

Joseph Dillon, longtime Kansas City Times representative, seeks the fusion nomination for state auditor. He previously lived in the state's southwest and once owned the only silk hat in Seventh District outside Wichita. Dillon was once the Democratic nominee for state auditor leaked by Charles Robinson years ago. This year features John.

Joseph Dillon Kansas City Times Dillons Wichita Dillon Charles Robinson John

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