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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1897

Page

5

Festive spring matrimony seed in To- Deka tale

Fragmented readable lines mention Judge Dolman Teruel wedding, licenses issued for Fuller Shryock and Grace T. Dade, Patsy Hook and minister, and a remark about a happy pair. Readers note wedding licenses granted and a preacher preparing ceremony amid local bustle in Topeka area.

Minnie Flas Mike RM. Dunn Patsy Hook Wo A & Bird Mt Licens Fuilert Shryock Grace T. Dade Neensie Dotan Kubt Aldura KL 'Crey

What Good Citizens Pay Polls and March Prisons

The Tepexe poller depa cowl rullealt a ti To she city council for the Tiertine pe the cite primates during March with ds Lely to suitsenr the oti Tathune ere Tins beett an average of 25 piis energy if tit wits fall during the entire meoreth. Each of these prisoners is fed three men le A der find the pity due to Te cent py teeal Sothee val for the city prisot Innet monet is 0. During March the po- Nee toate 165 arrests, among which were seven for default, eight for bar cary, for drunkenayer, for die OF int pedec, four for sailing Tur putt banreny.

Cite Ds Lely Prisot Innet Durhat

Asleep on His Wheel in Bicycle Contest Goes to Sleep

A cyclist in a Washington April event collapsed on his wheel and sustained a leg injury after a tumble while maintaining lead. Law won the race with the Swede Kyido second, Alberty third, and Cassidy in fourth as scores and times listed at midnight show a tight field.

Washington Ley Law Kyido Echoch Lawson Alberty White Goleo Cassidy

Bust of Mrs Stowe Unveiled at New York University

The Durant bust of Mrs Stowe, thirty years in Lord Seymour Fitzgerald’s possession, was unveiled at New York University Washington Square during a History of Art lecture. Miss H. B. Stowe, Mrs Stowe’s daughter, sent a letter recalling the sculpture’s Paris origin in 1866 by Miss Susan Durant.

New York Durant Beecher Stowe Lord Seymour Fitzgerald Bombay Wallace Wood New York University Washington Square H. B. Stop Mra Stawe Paris Susan Durant Baron de Triguett Lonton Laken

Peru Must Toe The Mark In Harbeau Case

The State Department engages in formal correspondence with Peru over American Fallon Harbeau jailed in Callao after a street brawl. He was sentenced to a year for disorderly conduct. Washington demands his release or trial within ten days per treaty, while Peru may still rearrest and try him under law and treaty.

Washington State Department Jain United States McKensie Lima Peru Fallon Harbeau Callao State Department Peruvian Subectisie Frei Ramsay

Parkhurst Rides A Bike In Public Tour

New York April 1 Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst and his wife among the latest prominent New Yorkers to join the bicycle movement. They practiced on the wheel for some time and made a public debut touring Long Island escorted by schoolgirl cyclists to the outskirts of Greater New York.

New York Charles H. Parkhurst Knights of the Hiute Parkhurst Long Islas Ewart River Tametaland City Greater

Lady Aberdeen to Speak at Chicago Convocation

The Countess of Aberdeen will address the University of Chicago convocation, arriving this afternoon for the event. She may not visit Chicago again soon due to the Duke of Leeds becoming governor general of Canada. The countess will also appear at the Irish store, and attends as a guest of President Harper, honoring Irish progress and industry. She may return to Queen’s, Canada late Friday or Saturday, and will be the first woman to deliver the chief address at a university convocation.

University of Chicago Chicago Countess of Aberdeen Duke of Leeds Earl of Aberdeen Canada Peter Johiin Seen Avenue Aberdeen Harper Beaiace Qutens Lady Aberdeen Cage Haa Ao

Thankful note from W. C. Hamilton after loss

The message expresses gratitude for floral offerings and support after the recent bereavement of W C Hamilton's wife. The notice includes a health tip promoting One Minute Cough Cure from G W Stansfield of 632 Kanuas Avenue.

G. W. Stansfield Kanuas Avenue

Flood Splits Minneapolis as Ice Jam Breaches Banks

Mississippi flood roared through Minneapolis as a Forty second avenue ice jam broke. 25,000,000 feet of logs swept away, two bridges at Twentieth and Plymouth reported damaged, with losses potentially reaching 100 dollars. Red and Sioux rivers ran two feet above danger, dynamite used to break ice to save railroad and wagon bridges.

Forty-second Avenue North Forty-second Avenue Twentieth Avenue North Iymouth Avenue Wahpeton N. di Red Boise de Sioux Northern Pacific Great Northern

Flood Crevasses Devastate Mississippi Delta Region

A April report from Memphis describes record flood crevasses across four breaks in the Mississippi near Vicksburg and Helena. Levee breaches threaten plantations and towns, with 150 miles of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley line under threat and several dozen lives already lost amid widespread inundation of a 4000 square mile area.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi del Tno Ohio River Cincinnati Hudson Albany Vicksburg Tovedals Misa Ackannes Helena Arhangna Westover Gunniron Rosedale Perth Bors Yazoo Mississippi St Tagoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad St. Francis Basin

Fire devastates Manhattan state hospital Ward’s Island wing

A major blaze gutted the east wing of the Manhattan state hospital on Ward’s Island, housing 16 wards and hundreds of inmates. Firefighters faced one of the era’s fiercest blazes as inmates were marshaled outside with order and discipline while the hospital attendants managed the evacuation.

New York Manhattan State Hospital For the Insane New York Fire Department

Glucose Company to Name Buffalo Leader as President

The State Journal reports that William Ercan is set to become president of the American Beonia project, with plans announced in Buffalo on April 1. The move signals strategic leadership changes at the company and involves key local and state stakeholders.

More Buffalo William Ercan Beonia the State Journal

Witness Champlin Testifies in Jay Gould Marriage Claim

John W. Champlin former Michigan chief justice testifies in Mary Ron Angell's bid to prove she married Jay Gould. He recalls Gould's youth, family, and letters from Albany Roxbury Stamford indicating limited stays in Clinton County. The deposition covers Gould’s early life and residence while Angell seeks admeasurement of Gould estate.

Champlin Jay Gould New York John W. Champlin Justce Supreme Court of Michigan Mary Ron Angell Angell Champlain Gould Jedge Champlin Delaware County Albany Roxbury Stamford Young Gould Clinton County Michigan

Topeka Faces Three Way Fight for State Reunion

The Committee of Fifteen plans to secure the G A T reunion with a Chanute encampment on April 1. A three cornered race includes Wichita and Leavenworth with Topeka facing opposition. Major Anderson and his Mo Docs back Topeka, Shawnee County delegates will review votes, and Topeka vows a lavish welcome with 10000 dollars budgeted to outdo last year.

Chanute Topeka Wichita Leavenworth Tom Anderson Shawnen County Shawnen Fitten IL Wi Salina T. J. Anderson Anderson McKinley Kansas Popeka

Brooklyn arson case reveals modern pyromania defense

A 28 year old man in Brooklyn faces arson charges after confessing to setting multiple fires dating back to 1881 including a tenement blaze at Vanderbilt and Myrtle Avenue last Thursday. He attributed his crimes to an uncontrollable impulse and claimed he was driven by pyromania linked to cigarette smoking and a desire to witness property destruction.

Axeyture Bier Brooklyn Fred Miller Elmira Reformatory Bridgetow Frooklyn Miler Vanderbilt Myrtle Avenue

National American Woman Suffrage Association Moves HQ

The National American Woman Suffrage Association transfers its headquarters from Philadelphia to New York, effective immediately. Carrie Chapman Catt, chairman of the committee on organization, leads the move as work proceeds toward reestablishing offices at the Pulitzer building.

Woman Suffrage Association Philadelphia New York National American Woman Qe Association Phiadelpia Pulitzer Carrie Chapman Catt

Saving the Wilhersons Judge Faces Unpleasant Duty

Judge Hazen confronts a moral conflict as Wilkerson, earning 1.25 daily at the bridge, faces jail for a liquor violation. With a 2 day sentence threatening destitution for his family, Hazen weighs duty against compassion while Wilkerson explains his desperate circumstances.

Wilhersons Judge Hazen An Are Oo Dee Wilkerson Wilkerson Hazen

Australian federation convention concludes work

The Australian federal convention adopts resolutions preserving colonial powers while vesting customs and excise duties and military control in the federal parliament. It designates a reestablished legislature with a senate and house, an executive governor general, and a supreme federal court serving as colony court of appeals. Delegations from Victoria New South Wales Tasmania South Australia and Western Australia participated.

Senate House of Representatives Supreme Federal Court Court of Anneals Coloni G Victoria New South Wales Tasmania South Australia West Australia

Fritz Durein Slips From County Jail Watch List

Sheriff deputies had memos reminding that Fritz Durein, wanted for selling minor, should be brought to Shawnee county jail if seen. Deputy Larry Sheehan detained him when he arrived in town, bringing him to jail where he may remain until trial. Judge Hazen did not forfeit bonds, predicting Fritz would return. Trial expected at April term of district court.

Kupley Pritz Durein Shawnee Frits Dew Larry Sheehan Mqnor Durein District Court Hazen Fritz

Tornado Kills Boy in Cowley County

A tornado passed over western Cowley County killing Ernest Croce, 12, son of a widow near Winfield. The storm damaged houses and barns for miles. he died at the barn after being caught in wreckage. No other serious injuries reported. Meanwhile, state news notes Mr. E W Tatman leaving the State Journal for the Insurance Office. Reports praise Dr King's New Discovery with two local testimonials.

Cowley County Winfield Ernest ¥. Croce Bama Statehouse E. W. Tatman State Journal State Superintendent of Insurance Webb MecNall Tatman State University Law School McNair Fowler Phoebe Thomas Junction City Dr. King Thow. Egzers Florida Street San Francisco J. K. Jones’ Drug Store Fitch Street Kansas Avenue

Leavenworth Fusionists plan to buy Kansas City Tribune

Fusion forces in Leavenworth consider purchasing the Kansas City Tribune to convert it into a Populist daily. The Tribune company is expected to be sold within two weeks under a commission pleas court order, with locals and Democrats likely to form the buying coalition.

Leavenworth Kansas City Tribune Tribune Company Comsion Pleas Court

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