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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1899

Page

7

Hard Work In Collins Case as Woman Testifies of Coercion

Ella Buchanan testified that Mrs Burnett pressured her to testify in the Collins perjury case claiming a man from the Collins residence carried a bundle from the back roof. Jurors fretted over securing a jury as judges sought to quash information, with multiple witnesses examined and Burnett accused of frightening Buchanan into speaking.

Burnett Jinduew Garver Westerdur Judie Aden Collins Westier Tamer Manshon Eyerfol Nod Clark Henry Keelener Peter Schoenfeld Parr Otsuc M. Waldman HS Bevelie Chairiss Hein Fort. H. Barry Branner Street Barnett Cane Coline Collins House Abe Bodant Jennier Wilson Willee Jetmore Sherif Cook Godard

No Massacre This Time Hutchmann April 11

An unstable scene erupts in the Brubate judges office and corridors as Mrs. Geo Murs arrives from six miles away with five children to place them in the Children's Orphan Home at Topeka. The separated couple, Morris and Mrs Murs, reach a temporary court agreement to seek asylum for the children while the mother eventually decides to keep them.

Hutchmann Brubate Judes Register Geo Murs Court House Children's Orphan Home Association Topeka Morris Ohit

Health balance by cleansing the stomach bitters

A 19th century style advice piece links sick body and soul noting purifying the stomach improves mood. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a blood purifier and match for restoring health and cheer.

Hostetter

Court Drama Over Morris Children Custody Dispute

A distressed mother in court appeals to have Morris arrested after parting from her two children, a boy and a girl, amid tears and reiterations about the father. She claims harmful conduct and presents charges linked to the custody battle, while Morris faces serious questions about his past family ties.

Morris Court Howe

Socialist Arrested In Pittsburg For Speech

A socialist agitator from Denver, who spoke nightly to workers on the street, was arrested in Pittsburg after beginning a talk and again after a public appearance in court. He was jailed on a charge of disturbance to the peace. City socialists condemn the arrest as persecution and a breach of free speech rights.

Pittsburg Kan Joran Denver National Organization of Socialists Ike Puliee Jal Dis Turbine Tibet Ephalder

Topeka Whist Club Plans April Social Session

The Topeka Whist Club votes to invite visiting players for a social session on April 24. Governor Sinley, Attorney General Godard, and state officers are expected to attend as regulars join in the two tables of winners from recent play.

Topeka Cour Sinley Godard Xed West End Copeland Koontz Dram Gael Lathrop Wolf Hulting Cinners Keeler Merrick Jolly Marshall Pennekamp Baronson Murphy Cole Freeman Weet Huling

Convict Transferred to Yuma Prison for Health Reasons

United States Marshal Sterne transported HB Hasty from Leavenworth to Yuma Arizona for health, citing poor lines and benefit of climate. Hasty, jailed for three years with two remaining, sought a pardon denied, but the transfer proceeded.

Yuma United States Sterne Ariz HB. Hasty Federal Leavenworth

When Greek Meets Greek on Kansas Avenue Fight Arrest

Taonis Charownas and Ike Golmis, two Greek candy merchants on Kansas Avenue, argued yesterday. Golmis confronted Charownas’s residence, words escalated to a Greek quarrel and then a fistfight. Officer Gott arrested both. they posted bond and will face trial for disturbing the peace.

Taonis Charownas Ike Golmis Ein Kansas Avenue Golmis Gott

Boy killed in pony accident tied to wrist in Mount Hope

A boy named Glen Smith, aged about years, died after a pony ride at Mount Hope on a Saturday. Witnesses say the pony threw him and dragged him, the halter rope was fastened to his wrist, and he could not free himself before aid arrived. The exact sequence remains uncertain.

Wellington Glen Smith Mount Hope

Cycler Fatality Near Belmont Avenue Hospitalized Victim Dies

A master named Winters died in hospital after a Saturday night collision on Belmont Avenue. Witnesses described a cyclist fleeing the scene after striking Winters as he walked along the curb. Coroner and Hastings officials investigated the fatality, with family members unknown at press time.

Apos Belmontaine Yeeter Wigeyele Hratieet Kansas Ninters Wentity Winters

Strike Rumors Grow Over Pittsburg Miners Stand

Reports say a strike may be decided in the near future as miners in the Pittsburg region rally in sympathy with Texas and Weith ry Coal workers. Observers note local tensions rise after a Saturday meeting where leaders discussed the dispute with employers.

Texas Weithry Sauren

Women Riot Breaks Out At Wheeling Railroad Cars

In Wheeling West Virginia on April 11 women aided by authorities briefly halted railroad cars. By noon two riot calls reported women and boys stopping trains and smashing windows. Police arrested several demonstrators as strikers tried to maintain order.

Wheeling W. Va Wheeling Railroad Company

Ingenious trunk couch transforms clutter into cozy corner

An imaginative Cincinnati Enquirer piece describes a Bachelor girl who stacks trunks and soft coverings to form a makeshift couch in a den corner. The invention boasts convenience, lockable storage, and a window seat aesthetic that delights friends and inspires others to copy the idea.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Muldewa Ban

Eliot's Dinah Morris in Miss Hennefs Letter

From the London News the piece discusses George Eliot’s Dinah Morris, as described in a letter to Miss Sara Hennefs, noting Mrs Elizabeth Evans the Methodist preacher and her influence in Adam Bede. It covers reactions to the portrayal, the novelist's defense against criticism, and reflections on art and social decorum.

London News George Elliot Sara Hennefs Elizabeth Evans George Knot Mra. Kevane Dinah Morris Hassle Georke Biot Mary Ann Eliaston Green

Tolstovs Method of Work and Drafting Practice

Fragmentary account describes Tolstoy developing a writing method by planning, drafting sketches, and distributing copies to associates. It notes his daily word output, routines, and a collaboration with a Countess Anireevna Sootin, reflecting a discipline without particular pen habits.

Tolstot Rapiny Detalla Sootin Anireevna

Wonderful Necklace the World Famous Diamond Piece

A New York jeweler describes a remarkable emerald cut necklace with 47 diamonds from an African mine. The stones, all matching in cut and facets, total several carats each, valued at millions, and were cut to precise sizes after a lengthy selection and sourcing process.

New York Suna Thas Syerk Tti Howe Reale Dian

Riches of the Russian Court in Magnificent Dioramas

An English Illustrated Magazine description portrays the Russian court’s dazzling dress and decor at a ball. Gold laden scarlet coats, priceless jewels, and emeralds color the halls. Imperial dancers, vast plate, and ornate armorial halls create a fairyland of art, fruit trees, and electric light, with guests moving through rooms in a ceremonial procession.

Russia Europe Nowers

Reduced rail fares to Portland and Puget Sound points

The Union Purine offers a greatly reduced rate of 28 55 to Portland and Puget Sound points with service to Helena and Montana points, Salt Lake City and Utah points. For tickets and full information contact FA Lewis city ticket agent or J C Fulton depot agent. We offer laundry services for colored shirts to prevent fading. Peerless Laundry U2 and Ltd W St.

Union Purine Portland Puget Sound Elisa Helena Montana Salt Lake City Utah FA. Lewis J.C. Fulton Peerless Lecadry W. St

Death of a buffalo and a mistaken firing incident

An account from the Philippine Islands recalls Private Barclay and Private Ramey on picket duty near the Balac Bala road. A lone caribou approached their post and was shot, leading to a burial with a cartridge box lid inscribed Water buffalo. The tale reflects on war’s brutality and references John Sherman’s remark that war is hell as the two men face consequences for the misfire.

Hutchinson Philippine Islands A. J. Barelay Barclay and Ramey Colorado Balac-Bala Road Caribou Wat John Sherman

Plot to Kill Carter Harrison Reported in Chicago

A man claiming to be F Neidringer of 103 Wallace Street told Chicago officials he planned to kill Mayor Carter Harrison as part of a broader reform effort beginning in the city. He alleged attackers fired on him and robbed his home, and warned he would be sent to detention. The report also mentions unrelated notices and advertisements including a rheumatism remedy endorsement and several travel promotions.

Chicago F. Neidringer Wallace Street Eliyha Carter Hi Morrison Neidringer

Wanted Help Wanted Ads From A Small Town Labor Market

Several short notices seek workers and positions including painters and paperhangers, cooks, nurse helpers, housekeepers, and general labor. Addresses include East Sixth Street Topeka Carbondale Kan and Box 101 Carbondale. Various ages and references requested.

East Sixth At G. W. ML D. W. Laurent North Topeka Carbondale Kan Gallat Wes Sears

For Rent Classified Items From Historic Page

Unfurnished rooms listed near Jackson street and Avenue West side. Furnished rooms offered at Sixth Street and 421 Quincy Street. Farm listing on Mission Creek two miles north of Dover with two acres of land. Additional farm four blocks from Gariel Park with four rooms and a barn. Inquiries directed to Gwen & Co at 50 Kansas Avenue and to contact at 9% Buchanan Street.

Madison St Journal Ik Hull Stove and Repair Co Quincy Avenue West Side Jackson St Sixth St Quincy St Mission Creek Dover Gwen & Co Kansas Ave Gariel Park Buchanan St

For Sale Miscellaneous City Items and Livestock Listings

Multiple sale notices list Jersey heifer calves milk cow with calf hay piano furniture a tavern stove and dishes tape recorders and other items for sale. Addresses include 21 West Leh Street 28 Jefferson 410 Kansas 3 Madison Street North Topeka and 16 Granite Jackson Street Topeka Kansas. Some notices mention rental and exchange offers and a marble and granite depot shop in a county with a 16 000 population.

West Leh St Jefferson R Lable S& Address A Cure Journal Iid West Ith Marbie and Granite Granite Jackson St Topeka Kan Carbondale

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