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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1899

Page

3

Slavery in Hawaii Questioned by Honolulu Attorney

Attorney George D Gear of Honolulu arrived at the department to present a statement challenging Hawaii’s constitution, alleging Supreme Court rulings create a worst form of slavery in the islands and seeking guidance on federal guarantees and land rights.

Washington Sept Gorge D. Gear Honolalu Supreme Court of Hawaii United Sites Angrues Peneral Scorsituindows Lalinds

Accidental Shooting Claims Life In Hutchinson

In Hutchinson last evening, Hugh Teemley was fatally struck by a revolver discharge during supper. The unnamed youth reportedly handled a box of eight revolvers when the weapon fired, killing Teemley on the spot as he knelt. Kilvine had recently suffered an apoplexy stroke and was recovering.

Hutchinson Hugh Teemley Teemleys Ap Peatances Denthomith Kilvine

Amateur Minstrels Delight at East Sixth Hall

Irwin Todee notes another enjoyable minstrel show at tele hall East Sixth featuring 200 to 300 attendees. Lively jokes and songs drew warm approval from an audience that applauded the performers including Interlocutor L Galler and cast members W Brooks F A Borland Chas Mahia Albert Torrn e Jas Cantrell Frank Covell Frank A Shevens Chas Smith Arthur Lane Martin Nye Roy Wool and Mike Mabet Fox ter Milas Ate Mike Mabet Fox ter Afr Marty Cohn musical director.

Irwin Todee Tele Hall Wberal Applie L. Galler Wiliam M. Brooks Pred A. Borland Chas Mahia Albert Torrene Jasper _N. Cantrell Frank Covell Frank A. Shevens Chas. Smith Arthur Lane Martin Nye Roy Wool Mic

Plan to save Chicago post office cornerstone delays

Chicago September 22 a plan to settle difficulties over the cornerstone of the new Chicago post office was proposed today. Judge Tuthill, representing the trades, urged securing a newly cut stone with labor costs covered by the jobs. The proposal drew favorable reaction from many labor leaders though a minority objected at tonight’s meeting. A conference of labor will discuss positive sympathy with the strike at Laker and the G A Ro offer to supply a replacement stone.

Chicaga Chicago Tuthill Joes O. A Pieret Jay Lek

Bucher declines in race for judge in Rent Harvey McPherson race

Charles Bucher of Newton declines a bid for judge against Tudee St P Simpeon. Democrats to nominate Jares Mekinatyy of Hatchicsol to lead the fight against the Republican nominee amid intra party strife. Strong Republican majority in the district with Republican unity fractured by Trepaticans and fissionist splits.

Charles Bucher Newton Tudee St P. Simpeon

Bank charter applications listed with directors

Two applications for charts for new banks have been used with the secretary state. Names include P. B. We and C. J. Achnipg, with directors Walthall and Lovhote. Capital details mention 0% and 5.0, with references to State Hawke and State Bank of En fora.

State Hawke See Capital P. B. We Ee Ih Eae Chartes Walthall State Bank of Enfora Capital Etic Gom Walkon Lovhote Badora Charis C. J. Achnipg Tay

Cattleman from Bolivar Convicted in Wright County Case

Freaonla Missouri September 22. Elliett of Bolivar Mo appears in Wright county Missouri for joining a cattlemen gang. He is convicted of shipping mortgaged cattle and awaits sentence. The gang operated in the county shipping cattle to various parties within three days after Morton was mortgaged. Justice appointment noted with Governor naming A J Doran as peace justice for Ottawa amid Franklin county resignations.

Elliett Bolivar Wright County Miseouri Lelie

Handsome New Depot May Rise From Rock Island and Lake Shore

Chicago reports completion of track elevation for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Lake Shore lines from Sixteenth to Seventy-sixth streets in a project costing over a million dollars. Elevation to allow faster service, with potential new six to twenty story depot planned pending final decisions.

Chicago Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Lake Shore Sixteenth Street Seventy-sixth Sixty-ninth Street Rock Island Presbdytst Purdy Istana Sixteenth van Buren Street Council Vonfersnoer Brosa Tiree van, Buren Ats

Sante Pe Pavito Faces Tax Settlement Over New Mexico Claim

In Los Angeles Sept 23 the Sante Pe Pavito tax dispute extends from Arizona to New Mexico. Jadwe Sterry heads the tv department and cites a possible compromise with counties offering a road value concession of 2.50 per mile for taxation, following a Supreme Court ruling that right of way is exempt. The proposed 22 300 mile concession aims to be fair to all parties.

Los Angeles Arizona United States Supreme Court Riltroad

Laborers in Demand Rock Island Offers $1.50 a Day

Rock Island depots display a sign reading Wanted Laborers 1.50 per day inquire room No 7. Labor shortage traced to fieldwork and scarcity of workers. rail line struggles to hire as many men as needed. Rock Island reports few available workers despite inquiries. hundreds already employed at a nearby rock crusher project in Missouri.

Rock Island Laboers Kansas

Kansas City Carnival Preparations with Parade Plans

The Rock Island road prepares to handle a large crowd for the Paiests of Pallas parade and related attractions in Kansas City. Extra services and the Rock Island evening Fort Worth Express will operate to accommodate attendees.

Rock Island

Santa Fe Adds Cars For Kansas City Carnival Traffic

Train schedules show the Santa Fe extending connections at McFarland for the Clay Center branch and adding extra coaches next week to handle crowds for the Kansas City carnival from Emporia. Several railroad workers are noted for transfers and incidents, including Fireman Leslie traveling to Toledo, Engineer Kreitmeler returning to Newton, and Bates who helped avert greater damage in a previous freight collision.

Sepet Weil McFarland Clay Center Botteville Santa Fe Kansas City Leslie Topela Kreltmeler Piace Newton Great Bend Richard Martin Jefe New York City Charlie Webster Inspector Keiver Otis Wichita Tom Perkins Roundhouse James Kurn Hey Uip Theoyeh George Bratton Pueblo Cal John Steinmeyer Frisen Reddick Frefeht Trein Charles Hates Chanute Topeka Kansas Bates Hill

Railroading Notes from Dodge City Western Division

Hectic staffing changes as Dodge City railroad men shift roles and duty. Promotions and new assignments include Mike Hestey to ext conductor and William Willikins to extra brakeman. Several brakemen and conductors report for duties or leave, with names such as Brakeman Vaughn, Conductor Boreman returning, Hardenberg sick, Luster and Parsons called to La Junta for examination, Howat Swett resigning as fireman, Tratkemah with 290 diss’ leave, and William Williams resigning for heart issues. Overall, 8 to 9 crews and 14 train crews plus extra brakemen support Dodge operations as staffing fluctuates.

Mike Hestey William Willikins Vaughn Stone Front Wills Judking Boreman Fromm Jue Ath Agath Hardenberg Halid Ja Luster Parsons la Junta Howat Swett Tratkemah Robert Hamilton Wallace Sealer Wim Netren Switchmas Williams al Warren William Riley Areean ‘Conrad Dodge

Personnel changes among Rock Island employees at Goodland

In Goodland a wave of railroad personnel moves reshapes crews. Conductor Agerter and engineer Bien have left, Aneuver Agnew now runs the work train engine, Evans departs for Chicago, Payne from Topeka fills in, Ed Forayth quits night depot and Jones takes his place. Fireman Swearinger promoted to engineer on the work train. Halstead, with Mera Halstead, join Rowwell. Wickarsharm promotes Leeuw. passenger engine firemen vacancies arise from promotions. Koanz with Rock Island now Fort Worth visitor. Cunningham moves to freight and relocates family. Critchfield becomes cork train welder night shift, Jones made watchman, Allen of Michigan becomes operator cousin to Aiken, Margie moves to Colorado Midland, Taylor resigns timekeeper for Lauda office post. Sutherfard of Roswell takes his seat.

Rock Island Agerter Bien Aneuver Agnew Goodland Topatcher Evans Chicago Payne Topeks Ed Forayth Rows Halstead Rowwell Mera Halstead Drakeman Wickarsharm Leeuw Vondyetor Firefen Syenringer Leobard Jones Tob Allen Michigan Harry Aiken HG Margie Colorado Midland Road George ‘Taylor Itu Grand Lauda Tommy Sutherfard Roswell

Rock Island Happenings Among Men at Horton

Horton reports reshuffles and relocations among Rock Island men. J M McAdowis is succeeded by Mr Hout in Superintendent Studer's office. Henry Tamblyn becomes a new hustler at the Rock Island Yardhouse at Armour. Albert Friar started as a machinist apprentice in the shops. Conductor George Push and family visited from Council Bluffs to attend the 20th. Brakeman George Harris now at Trenton. Clarence Hoekman from Fairbury attended the Horton celebration and is roundhouse foreman at that point. J W FitzGibbon celebrated Horton’s birthday at Serenton Pa and received many congratulations from Horton clients. A Sebrant, former roadmaster at Horton, is now roadmaster for a town division at Davenport. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen discussed draining the charter in mourning for Henry Munders. Conductor Guy Todd returned from Missouri due to sickness of his day, then was recalled by telegram.

Rock Island J.M. McAdowis Hout Studer Henry Tamblyn Rock Island Youldhouse Armourdiate Albert Friar George Push Council Bhrifa George Harris Trenton Clarence Hoekman Fairbury J. W. FitzGibbon Horton Serenton A. & Sebrant Hock Davenport Henry Munders Guy Todd Missouri

Remedy for Diarrhoea and Cholera Promised in Times Editorial

A Times editorial highlights a cholera and diarrhoea remedy and cites testimonials from readers including O. R. Moore of Suki and Conrad Stange of Pierz. The piece notes praise for the treatment’s effectiveness and warns about counterfeits while listing testimonials and endorsements from local readers.

Man With a Hoe Acquitted After District Court trial

Gus Counter, a local resident, used a hoe in a dispute with neighbor Thomas Mahanna over garden dirt on Davies Street last May. The jury found Counter not guilty, ruling he swung the hoe to oppose a spade rather than to assault.

Thomas Mahanna Edward Matkhai Gus Counter Matanna Davies Street Mahanns Counter Mahatia

Federal officers praised after accounting review in Topeka

General Pavey reports that 2 special examiners and an accountant from the federal government have finished an examination of the accounts and business transactions of federal officers in Topeka for the preceding month. He says the accounts are in first class condition and all officers are efficient.

R. B H. Favey Pavey Topeka

Bank of Circleville Seeks Stay in Receivership Fight

Bank directors ask Bank Commissioner Breidenthal to suspend receiver proceedings for a few days to pursue funds to repay creditors in full. The commissioner took charge last week. cashier Roy Hoffhiner is jailed and legal action toward appointment of a receiver proceeds. A list of names and unsettled details follow in the chaotic report.

Bank of Circleville Ta Bank of Circleville Breidenthal Roy Hoffhiner Board of Directors Tline Yarnell Simon Fair Geo W. Stara Ruae E. Wilson A.df Arnold & Bon Rune & Co

Marshall's Bend Ww) Concert Promises Interesting Program

Local note explains Marshall's Bend Ww) will render an interesting program at their concert tomorrow afternoon. The item mentions a German salve remedy well known to horsewives, claimed to cure sores, bruises, and swelling, with a warning about its safety.

Marshall's Bend Ww

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