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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1897

Page

8

Brave Deputy Stops Runaway Team with Girl in Wagon

Deputy Sheriff Larry Sheehan wrestled a runaway wagon near the Santa Fe yards as a frightened 8 year old girl sat in the captured vehicle. The horses bolted after a break in front of a boat yard. Sheehan halted them and dragged a rider to safety. The wagon owner’s horse handler thanked the deputy as the team was stopped. Deputy Sheehan will recover from minor injuries and continues duty. Also noted, George J Pasfield and Miss Christie Merritt wed in Springfield at the home of the bride’s family with General Merritt in attendance.

Larry Sheehan Witte Santa Fe Ricks Bim Sheehan Aimeeit Kir Tank Merritt Niers Sprinefield George 1 Pasfield Chrvtlie Merritt Edward Lo Nilece Wootey Merritt Department of Theeas

Los Angeles Fiesta Floats in 16 Flower-Themed Parade

The San Francisco Call recounts a dazzling Los Angeles feral festa parade feature with sixteen flower themed floats telling the Legend of the Flowers. Knights, queens, and a long procession rode past illuminated streets as scenes from Aurora to Midsummer Night Dream were dramatized with elaborate electric lighting and a dragon float slaying foe.

San Francisco Los Angeles Topeka Eca Tribones Wieht M Tatileau Aurore Mbou Howers Barnine Aurora Leuty Stoney Kate Chapton Mise Stella Chapton Ekmma Atera Annie Cineretiz Norma Graham H. Hyder R. J. Hunehette Privet Walter C. Wallingramids Maude Linsle Cuntainens House of York Acini Rowan Paris Diizabeth Woodville Richard Warwick Kristen Ava Duke of York A. L. Fowler Ine Goldaiuith Jester-Aubes Austin Paw Bilett Alice Winchester Sentinel Harre Greg Nensy Puck Catuden de Toliatte Ain Evormett Aduber Tollaller Phyllis Fairks Tromier Haat Itera Aiken Halle Festnone AC Fee Capilte Solano Pasaltieres Beni Mexica Manrenoma Wisher Hus Perseus Antronada Copheié Chaitiet Tate

Banquet Hall Fire Ruins Monongahsia Decorations

A banquet at the Monongahsia House Banquet Hall ended in disaster as decorations burned and debris covered the room. Fire tore through fabric pyramids and hanging lights, nearly destroying the hall’s ornate setup while diners remained seated. Attendees included speakers Aiden Smith and others, with letters of regret from notable figures read.

Monongahsia House Americas Mergriy Kereral Grant Appomattox Ames Trent Grant End Hupessentatios Aiden Smith Ranrs Parelga Polley Sehuine G. J. Wellington Republican Party I Warner Partizanehip Santet Mark A. Hanns Ohio Snd Toner Partnia Banlumiy Bute Terworth Amptus Eilexis Robert

Miles to Visit Turkey and Greece for Military Observation

President grants General Miles permission to travel to the Turkish and Greek theaters of war, with authority to visit other European powers as needed. He plans a two to three month tour to study military features and establishments in Germany, France, England, and possibly Russia, with findings reported officially.

Washington Miles Turkey Greece Levant Europe France England Russia

When the Lilacs Bloom Poem Fragment by Mary Elizabeth Lease

A fragmented poem evokes lilac scents and childhood memories near home archival verses. The text blends faded lines about summer days and gentle memories with a signature line Mary Elizabeth Lease. May reflect a poetic reminiscence of youth and place.

Prohibition Move Mulls Liquor Sale at Coney Island

At Coney Island New York trustees weigh a royal option law to permit liquor sales this summer. Prohibition party leaders push for a near closure of the resort via a township vote. A petition with required names was filed to trigger an election, count still uncertain as campaigns intensify with both sides claiming ahead.

New York Coney Mauer Penson Tristers Arias Board of Elections Welit Ober Sabyage Anerson Bas

Osman Pasha Said to be Col Crawford in Civil War tale

Police Sergeant John Holliday asserts Osman Pasha the Turkish general was born in East Tennessee and links his career to American Civil War and Mexican service. The tale traces Crawford from cadet to West Point, dismissal, a Tennessee battery command, regimental raise, and later exploits in Mexico and the Russo Turkish war.

Osman Pasha Col Crawford C.S. A. Phisbure John Holliday East Tennessee Crede West Point Isis Caoniel Craw Mexico Issies Pee Wasses New Jersey Batsion Plevna Holibhas Tennessee Artillery

Bank of Topeka Change Assitant Cashier Fred Freeman Resigns

Fred Freeman resigns as assistant cashier of the Bank of Topeka to pursue independent business. He will leave Topeka in a few days for Chicago to start ventures not yet fully arranged. His wife, Mrs. Freeman, will visit her mother in Cleburne Texas for three weeks. He hopes to retain his Topeka residence.

Fred Freeman Bank of Topeka Topeka Freeman Chicaso Cleburne Tex Arr Freeman

Bank Promotions Signal Chicago Interest in Topeka

Speed Hughes is elected assistant cashier succeeding Freeman with Nat Taylor becoming cashier, Reuben Knowles taking Taylor’s role, and Julius Weldling filling Taylor’s vacancy. Freeman plans to leave Topeka after 23 years in the city and 13 with the Bank of Topeka.

Chicago Speed Hughes Bank 1 Mr. Freeman Nat Taylor Mr. Hughes Reuben Knowles Mr. Taylor Julius Weldling Topeka Bank of Topeka

X rays and tubes used in producing rays questioned

New York April 30 A hospital report on Aire S HM Sharpeteen who endured a thirty minute X ray exposure last January fuels debate. Dr Cyrus Edson notes confusion over the case saying no energy came from the tube and traveled in direct lines. The discussion centers on particles driven out from matter under radiation.

New York Aire Sharpeteen Who Post-Graivete Cyrus Edson

Fragmented OCR History Snippet on Medical Claims and Rail Reductions

The text notes experiments with human tissue and skin alteration, claiming common results and a felon coverage issue. It mentions April 22 and shifts in railroad worker certifications, plus a line about Ayers Sarcarpa parila as a noted medical discovery.

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