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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1899

Page

6

Chicago Psychological School Opens For Fifteen Pupils

A new Psychological School starts in Chicago under the law, led by Miss Mary Harper and Miss Casapiell. The experimental program trains children with individualized observations and records to study behavior. Only fifteen pupils will be admitted, with boarding provided for those selected from over fifty applicants.

Chicago State of Torpety Breet Harper Mary Xeanon H. Head Duvitany ceChicago Frith Chichay Harper Casapiell

Federal Grand Jury Declines to Indict James Saunders

Buffalo Sept 24 The federal grand jury declined to find indictments in the cases of Geo H Kinter Christian Science writer and James Tallie to employ Vane when the box wan Saunders formerly collector of customs for the Puget Sound district Washington. Wighits State Pair and Races September 25 90 ISR One fare for round trip via Santa Fe Tickets on sale daily until abroad to return date October 2 Bancas Potatoes Wobushel Whit tlesey Met Co Second and Madison.

James Saunders Buffalo Geo. H. Kinter James Vane Saunders Puget Bound Wasiington

North Topeka Social Notes Mixed with Names and Trips

North Topeka column lists residents visiting Emporia and nearby towns, with numerous mentions of Meriden Chicago Kansas City and Colorado Springs. Readers are treated to a flurry of arrivals departures and social calls among families and local figures across streets and neighborhoods.

Towa Regiment Reports Sep Cablegram on Ship Arrival

A cablegram from the Towa Regiment reports the transport Senator arriving in Nagasaki Japan and asks for a brief stop at Yokohama. The message was sent to the War Department with approval noted by officials including Governor Nae and others.

Towa Regiment Nae Ee Ee Towa T Nagasaki Japan Yokohama War Department

Closing Scenes of the G AE Reunion Showcase

Ex Governor G W Glick led the next remarks at the Morning Camp Fire reunion. Speakers included Col W Fr Cloud of the Second Kansas Cavalry and Mrs Morgan highlighting wartime women’s contributions. The event featured stories of service, faith, and national unity with veterans and descendants in attendance.

Tee G. W. Glick Kansas Lawrence Uiversity Aerocultirad College Audim Gita Harris Silis Col Cingm Minnkce D. Morgan Karshe W. Fe Lbertr Satlon Mary EB. Stanley Artis Ste Betis Paradisa Abraham Lanrch Wells Cwenin Bran St. Teiu Fer J. Ae Whitehead Topekin Stone Hyer Stort Apia GW Wimmanck Genet Bend United States Claud

Major T. J. Anderson Named Statistician

Major T. J. Anderson has received the appointment as statistician and holds the appointment letter in his pocket. He has not yet filed the required oath and wishes to learn the duties before taking the oath. The post is described as a sinecure with pay of about 1000 dollars annually.

T. J. Anderson Major Anderson

Episcopal Convention Report From Wichita Diocese of Kansas

The fortieth annual convention of the diocese of Kansas met at St John’s church in Wichita on Sept 26 and 27. Bishop Millspaugh presided. Canon Bywater re elected secretary. Chas Powell assistant. D W Nellis re elected treasurer. A cadre of clergy and lay leaders were named for the diocese. Bishop Gilbert of Minnesota attended and preached on bearing one another’s burdens. The address praised steady work, debts paid, churches consecrated, and improved finances. The convention adjourned amid harmony and thanks for hospitality. Maurice J Bywater, Secretary.

Diocese of Kansas St John's Church Wichita Millspaugh Canon Bywater Topeka Wee Chas Powell D. W. Nellis the Dioerse Beatty Newton John W. Sykes W. W. Ayies Lawrence John Bennett Pittsburg Albert H Horton Fred Stimpson D. P. Blish Atchison D. A. Bentley M.N. Gilbert D. D Minnesota Kansas Kanaan Thomas Gilbert Verson Muts— Paugh Dou Maurice J. Bywater

Klauer Found Not Guilty in Cigar Joint Case

The district court jury returned a not guilty verdict for George Klauer in the city case accusing him of operating a joint behind the Wlawer cigar factory on Kansas avenue. Evidence showed a joist at the rear but his connection remained unclear. liquor convictions in the district court record remain unchanged.

A Wives Claim Sparks Kansas Probate Fight Over Griffin Estate

Angelica H. Griffin sues First National Bank of Manhattan to recover her late husband Chas N Grifin s funds and effects after his death in Stormont Hospital. Kansas law would grant her a one ninth dower share, while executor Woodruff and New York will clauses threaten separate control. A court order requires bank officials to appear Oct 5 to justify withholding assets. The dispute centers on prior and later wills and cross jurisdiction issues involving the Mission Society of New York and Griffin s northern properties.

Angelica H. Griffin First Manhattan John E. Hestin Hessin Chas 5 Woodfull Dover N. J Griffin Mission Society Methodist Episcopal Church of New York Willie Tris Wood- Tuff Kansas Delman Grigin Hitle

Eleven Drowned After Scotsman Wreck Near Rimouski

Eleven passengers died when the Scotsman wrecked off island eight days ago. The steamship Montfort with 249 aboard reached Rimouski carrying the news. Survivors were rescued by Monterey and are bound for Liverpool. others head to Rimouski on Germania.

Rimouski Que Montfort Scotsman Island Monterey Childs Cross” Company Duncan Miss Street Penton Montreal Dickson Windsor Toronto Globe H. Weaver Talbot Skelton Robertson Liverpool Himousk Germania Hanger Halifax Hea Newfoundland

Sleeper Wrecked in Indiana Train Collision

Train No 4 eastbound of the Indians Deratur and Western railway derailed at Montezuron Indiana when the rear sleeper failed to clear the main track and was struck by a fast westbound freight. Seventeen or more hurt among 18 passengers with seven injured. names include H E Osborn J L Sharkey Adam F May Marise Meredith EB Bredfeet A C Gosnell Oliver Reveal and Dr W B Hendricks all expected to recover.

Indianapolis Indians Deratur & Western Railroad Elding Montezuron Ind H.E. Osborn Waukesha Wis J.L. Sharkey Chicago Adam F. May Shelbyville

Dewey and the Shark Tale In Mobile Bay

A Washington Star excerpt recounts Dewey as a junior officer on the steam sloop Miesiastop in Mobile Bay after New Orleans. A superstitious cook fears sharks while Dewey insists they do not bite humans. Dewey loses his coat tails when a shark hits the dinghy, then quips that Providence removed them.

The Washington Star Mobile Bay New Orleans Dewey Darkey Leutenant Massa Dewey

A Bachelor's Honeymoon delight captivates Topeka crowd

A Topeka audience last night laughed through a Stapleton farce with strong situations and broad humor. McVay, cast as Benjamin Batcheler, struggles with farce while Miss Stacy shines. Della Stacey earns encores. A second show tonight promises continued entertainment before likely end of the run.

Topeka Grand Opera House I Can Theater Last SeRson William McVey Walker Benjamin Batcheler Witliam Brewer Mary Tracy Miss Stacey Whistler Warde & Sackett Stapleton Noo

Entertain Mariscal as U S Escort to Chicago

General Chambers McKibbin, commanding the Texas department, has been named the president's representative to meet Mexican vice president and minister of foreign affairs Mariscal at Eagle Pass. He will escort Mariscal to Chicago and return to Texas after the functions.

Sam Chicago Chronicle San Antonio Texas Chambers McKibbin Department of Texas Port Sam Houston United States Mariscal Mexico Eagle Pass McKibbin Stadt Mr. Mariscal Utless Mr Mariscal

Hospital Ship Missouri Sails for Manila Parade

New York dispatch says the hospital ship Missouri will sail today under Captain McCaul for Manila. It will join Admiral Dewey’s naval parade, then proceed to quarantine and beyond to Manila carrying about 150 soldiers and medical staff with extensive supplies. The vessel is expected to reach Gibraltar in about two weeks and visit Port Said Aden Colombo Singapore before Manila, returning via Honolulu to San Francisco.

New York Missouri Manila McCaul Brooklyn Admiral Dewey Quiriz San Francisco Gibraltar Port Said Aden Colombo Singapore Honolulu San Franciaco

Nashville selects James M Head for mayor in landslide

Results from the Democratic primaries show James M. Head chosen as Nashville’s mayoral candidate. The nomination signals a likely victory and highlights Head’s push for municipal ownership and control of public utilities during a vigorous campaign.

Nashville Tenn James M. Head Head

Maher and McCoy sign for big New York purse

In New York on September 21 Kid McCoy and Peter Maher signed articles to fight before Hecht Sporting Club. The Cuney Island club is reported to have offered a purse of 320000 dollars for the match.

New York Kid McCoy Peter Maher Hecht Tm Cuney Island

National Park Plan Drives Northern Minnesota Tract Action

Chicago officials report James B. Forgan will examine a land tract in Northern Minnesota to seek congressional approval for a national park preserving game, fish, and forests. A special train is to depart over the Burlington route tonight reaching St Paul, then Great Northern to the site with 25 travelers including many Green supporters. The party will gain reinforcements from congress members as it moves to the park and back to Chicago by October 7.

Chicago James B. Forgan Minnesota Congress Burtington Road St. Pag Tomortev Great Northern Cangreen St. Paul

Pioneer Packer Hartman Dies In Omaha

Omaha mourns pioneer meatpacker Christien Hartman a longtime leader in Nebraska beef inspection who built the citys first beef packing plant and for years headed the Nebraska fire inspection bureau, wielding influence over many properties across the state.

Pioneer Packer Omaha Christien Hartman Nebraska

Maxim Guns For Use In Philippines From London

The United States War Department has ordered two batteries of rapid fire Maxim guns. They will be carried by mule back from London to Manila and are of the type used by the British in India campaigns. The guns will be shipped directly to Manila. English military circles expect a desperate Luzon campaign, with Americans pushing from end to end despite natural obstacles.

London United States War Department Maxim Philippines Ule India Maritia Luzon Epelish South Africa

Two Boats Burned in Chicago Fire on Lake Michigan

Tar steamboats Gordon and Ivanhoe burned while moored at Van Buren Street. Fire started on Ivanhoe from unknown cause, spread to Gordon tied beside the Transport. Engineer Job McDonald jumped from Gordon to the lake to escape the flames. Both boats served local excursions between downtown Chicago and southern bathing resorts. Losses total about 30000 dollars.

Chicago Lake Michigan van Bure Street Job McDonald Gordon

Chili's money scheme to coin silver bonds plan

New York dispatch cites Valparaiso Chilean report that the government intends to coin 20,000,000 pesos in silver to redeem bonds. The move could lift bond prices and lower bank rates but may trigger a crisis session of Congress weakening the ministry. War and navy budgets for the year are cut from 22,208,4 pesos to 3,38 by reductions totaling 4,755,564 pesos.

New York Valparaiso Chill Congrese War and Marine Departments

Governor Seeks Special Rate for Kansans Trip to San Francisco

The governor asked Santa Fe for a 340 round trip rate for 45 state representatives traveling to San Francisco to welcome Kansas regiment members. A committee of prominent Kansans with sons in the regiment will accompany the governor, if appointed. Santa Fe has not announced the rate nor the committee selection.

Statey Santa Fe San Francisco Kansas Golden Gate City

Col Anthony Mortgage Sealed In 1659 Leavenworth Deal

Col Anthony of Leavenworth signed a release for what is described as Kansas oldest mortgage. The 1659 mortgage to the Demens Banking Company of Leavenworth secured a small town and carried six percent interest until paid. The note was settled years ago, with the mortgage finally released in a closing yesterday.

Anthony Leavenworth Topeka Kansas Demens Banking Company

Rail loan funds Russo-Chinese line project

Pekin pacesetters report a Russo-Chinese bank plan financing 1.2 million taels for Lune-Chau and Nan-Ning-Fu railway construction. Half the loan already arranged with the remainder to follow as needed. Lutherans convene in Chicago with church officers named and regional secretaries listed.

Pekin Lune-Chau Nan- Ning-Fu

Food At Famine Prices Amid Earthquake Aftermath

Calcutta dispatch reports the Indies quake damage easing with calm weather in Darjeeling. Aid is underway as disaster effects recede but food remains scarce and famine prices persist. Homes and factories damaged. land slips and clearance efforts continue in affected areas.

Calcutta Darjeeling

Highwayman Intercepts Coach Between Aths and Discovery

Report details a highwayman stopping a stage between Aths and Discovery. Five or more passengers faced danger as the robber demanded money and threatened violence. The thief escaped unseen while the coach driver and riders sought safety.

Aths Discovery

Manila bound Spwarth League head to Philippines

President Brown of the Spwarth League enlists for service in the Philippines and will lead the Foe wenth regiment of volunteers. Mentioned are Aieason of Trev and Karwen TaLlee in the northern district news.

President Brown Spwarth League Chichen Prea Brews Epwarth League Chicago Enlith Philippines Jenin Bie Howe Tien Fse Aieason Trev A Brown Geuneton Karwen TaUee

Texas Woman Seeks 10000 After Husband's Lynching

Damages sought by a Texas woman for the death of her husband and another man amid a Henderson county lynching case. The report notes arrests, state evidence by John Greenhaw, and remand without full proceedings as jurors heard the contentious verdict surrounding the violence and claims.

Texas Sosa Athens James Humpheys Bie Tee Henderson John Greenhaw Jamed Humsphireye Ava

Banks Agree to 2 Percent on Balances in Chicago

Chicago reports that James FB of First Noten Bank says nearly all Chicago banks have agreed to pay 2 percent on bank balances from October 1 until further notice. The deal, signed through the clearing house, aims to standardize interest payouts and remains subject to future action.

Banks of Chicago James FB First Noten Bank Bese Foream Agresment Tetuy T Banka Chirag Lacey Chiisieerine House Tional Aij Samster

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