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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1897

Page

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Bloodshed at Plum Creek clash over injunction

Pittsburg dispatch reports the first blood in the miners strike conflict. Jacob Bott was cut in the face amid a scuffle as 1,000 strikers after a march toward Center schoolhouse faced Sheriff Lowry and deputies enforcing an injunction. The confrontation drove the marchers back to camp amid noisy protests and scattered incidents through Turtle Creek, Center and Plum Creek.

Pittsburg Jacob Bott McDonald Plum Creek McDonald Drum Corp Lowry Turtle Creek Monroeville Richards Joseph Mott John Brown Bellintarn Bherie Lowry Chia Conter Schol Oak Hill Tytvad Dempster, Boyd & Co Canter Bech Ceptor Emme Haas Wil Dabeles Ana Sheri Lowry Shena Gounley Fran Warele Creek Sherif Richards X Ou Jay DreAtenlue Sheri Lowey New ‘Coal Company

Strikers Wives March Against Sheriff's Posse in Pittsture Ave

About 49 women gathered on Pittsture Ave near Mura Creek marching with banners and Emma Hsak wearing a wreath of babies. They chanted for women’s rights and bread and butter. Jacob Thompson helped organize. deputies ordered dispersal but no serious trouble followed.

Pittsture Ave Mura Creek Emma Hsak Jacob ‘Thomipson

Arizona Floods Strain Rail Lines Across Nogales Area

Terrific rain storm floods Nogales Arizona and parts of Sonora Mexico. Rail lines between Nogales and Guaymas washed out. track 16 miles between Nogales and Tacings nearly vanished. Train halted by Mexican government. Homes damaged, several houses on Arizona Street washed away. many Mexican carriages homeless. Reports from Denver note western plains weather halting the Southern Pacific Railway. five miles of track between Tempe and Phoenix washed out. other washes halt service between Tics and Puniano.

Nuecies Ariz Arizon Mexico Nogales Guaymas Sonor Tacings Guayines Thie Leity Ie Place Sind Arizona Street Agito Stamiees Denver Col Phoe~nix Arts Marespa Vie Maricopa & Phoenix Tempe Errene Aneotier

Local notes on hospital update and funeral service

Dr J and McClintork currently in New York did not assist yesterday at Santa Fé hospital. Funeral for T. Brooks held this afternoon at 4 at 42 Clay Street residence. All city lumber yards closed 2 to 6 due to rain. Ellis Leola died yesterday at Santa Fé hospital. he was De Admire Kansas resident.

J. & McClintork New York Santa Fé Hospital Afra CS Sutton T. 5 Brooks Clay Street Topeka Son Terehi Ellis Leola Sante Pe de Admire Kansas

Union Pacific to Chicago Tickets at Low Rates

The Union Pacific will sell tickets to Chicago at ten dollars for age ten. Inclusive dates include July 26 and 30, August 2, 4, 13, with proportionately cheap rates to all eastern ports. For information call City Ticket Agent B A Lewis at 5 Kansas Avenue or Depot Agent J C Fulton. Marshall's band has a standing order for latest compositions and will give a concert at Gur-Weld Park this evening.

Union Pacific Chicago Louis B- A. Lewis Kansas Avenue J Cc. Fulton Marshall Gur- Weld Park

Topeka youth Typhoid victim stranded by Mexican Central train

Reese Van Sant, 33, a civil engineer from Oakland and nephew of F. E. Van Sant, reports being ejected from a Mexican Central line train near El Paso due to illness without a U.S. health certificate. He was left at a watering stop, robbed of Mexican money and his cap, and carried back to Paso del Norte where he recovered with typhoid pneumonia. The Santa Fe line ferried him home. his family, fearing a mistaken identity, learned of his condition on arrival.

Reese van Sant F. E. van Sant C. A. Fellows A.J. van Sant Green and Thomas Streets Oakland Mexican Central Railroad el Paso United States Panuco Zacatecas Ells Lewis Burtingame Emporia Santa Fe Hospital van Sant Geen Cmnal Topeka City of Mexico Lewisman xovUs Billy Custom House Tomuco Mr. van Sant Panto Traiimen Amy Crip el Paso del Norte Sancta Fe Tam Mex Ten Tvork Mr. J. &. Hotland

Cheap Rates East Chicago and St Louis Ticket Offer

Discount fares announced for travel to East Chicago at 19 dollars and to St Louis at 740 dollars. Travel dates extend through July 16 with inclusive terms. For more information contact F A Lewis City Ticket Agent Kansas Avenue or J Fulton Depot Agent.

Uniform color debate at Topeka baseball association meeting

B B Uniforms color options discussed by officers including Wick Ryerson Copeland with a meeting set tonight to decide. Receipts from yesterday’s game uncertain, expected to help cover deficits. no games listed next week as league teams are busy, with home games sparking limited local interest.

B. B Coe Wick Ry'nerson Copeland Association Maria Foxes Topeka

Lassoed boy found hanged in New Mexico

A 15 year old Kansas City youth Harold Morley, son of a railroad official, vanished after visiting neighbors near Chamberino, New Mexico. His body hung from a cottonwood tree along the Chamberino to his home road. A coroner's jury in Earnham suspects a revenge killing by local Mexican neighbors tied to ranch boundary disputes.

Kansas City el Paso Texas Harold Morley Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad Chamberino Donna Ana County New Mexico Morley Earnham NS. M Chamberiioe Kansas Ty

Leedy Offers to Hire Hall for Mrs Sutton Ball

Governor Leedy and Secretary of State Bush oppose using the hall for the Sutton ball unless state convention rules allow it. He even offers to pay out of pocket to help secure a venue, and Mrs Sutton laments lack of a suitable larger space like the Auditorium.

Gov. Leedy Mr. Sutton Leedy Bush GS. Sutton Morrick Hamilton Hall

Populist Leaders Plan Conference on Court Injunctions

Taylor Widdie and Populist state officials propose a national conference to consider abolishing federal courts and oppose government by injunction. They aim to inly apportion campaign funds among state officers and institutions while Republicans, Populists, and Democrats in Kansas protest federal interference.

Taylor Biddle United States Taylor Widdie Tipin J. M. Allen Grant Harrington E. J. Westgate Central Committee Clemens Riddle Journal Kansas

A Colorado Summer: Aide to Outdoors in Rocky Mountain Region

A reflective note praises Colorado summers as a healthful tonic. The text extols outdoor pursuits such as hunting, fishing, and mountain climbing. It mentions an illustrated book titled A Colorado Summer and provides unclear mailing details.

Colorado Rocky Mountains Colordo Ides G. FA

Fever Eases as Klondike Prospects Dwindle in Alaska Passes

Astoria reports the George W. Elder confirms White and Chilcoot passes blocked toward Dyea with Lake Bennett as the only landing. Many travellers abandon outfits, some advise delaying for spring via St Michael Yukon. San Francisco notes Klondike fever fades. shipments and ticket inquiries decline. Mayflower heads to Dyea with supplies for inner passage.

Astoria Ore Oregon Railway and Navigation Company George W. Elder Dyea White Chilcoot Skaguay White Pass Lake Bennett Linderman Chilcoot Pass Bennett Lake Dyes San Francisco St. Michael Yukon Mayflower

Lease on Labor and the Dynamic of Wage Conflict

New York August 1 Mary Elizabeth Lease discusses the labor problem in an evening paper. She argues capital seeks profit while labor seeks wages, describing how machinery immigration and global competition push wages down and trigger strikes. The piece connects wage inequality to social unrest and calls the labor-capital conflict a matter of national and world significance.

Ara Lease New York Mary Elizabeth Lease Belshazzar

Attorney General's Son Scalded In Accident At Home

Georgie Boyle, the b year old son of the Attorney General, was badly scalded yesterday when a cup of boiling water spilled onto his head. He suffers severe burns across the forehead and right side while the family resides at 1100 Taylor Street. The notice then shifts to a worm treatment advertisement for White's Cream Vermifuge, sold by Geo W Stamsfield and Milter's Pharmacy, with a late concert invitation at Garfield Park by Marshall's band.

Georgie Boyle Taylor Street White Geo W. Stamsfield Kansas Avenue Milter Corser Sixth Topeka Avenues

Roosevelt vindicates Bowles in New York navy yard probe

Acting Secretary Roosevelt releases Commander Davis report on Bowles management at the New York navy yard. He fully sustains Bowles against alleged political discrimination and outsider appointments. Veterans receive preference, but overall work quality guides discharges, with Reed reinstated.

Washington Roosevelt Davis New York Navy Yard Bowles Department Department of Yards Reed Menocal Heed Navy Department Inetti Theodore Roosevelt

White Man's Perfidy Opens Indian Trust Suit Next Week

A U S circuit court action will decide if state courts can touch Indian reservations. Ell G. and John Nadeau, wealthier in Jackson County, face creditors seeking seizure of cattle and lands to pay debts. The case centers on BF Am Ekeam a white man who exploited funds from Indian traders and vanished with about $25 000. Government officials intervene to shield Nadeau from state attachment while he intends to settle debts without losing his property. Topeka creditors names appear.

United States Chrcuit Ell G John Nadeau Ell G. Nadeau Jackson County Nadeau Nadean BF Am Ekeam Nédesu Ekear Ward Abre Coode Nadeat Topeka Firma

Breidenthal Receives Gold Mounted Cane from State Central Committee

John W. Breidenthal was honored today with a gold mounted cane as a testimonial for faithful service as chairman and his popularity. Frank W. Billiett delivered the presentation speech before a large gathering of state house members and central committee officials. Also noted are local advertisements for Ballard's Snow Liniment and Miller's Pharmacy in Topeka avenues.

Ballard Geo. W. Stansfield Sas Avenue Miller's Pharmacy Sixth Topeka

Shipment to America Ordered by French Officials

French officials report a shipment headed to the United States has been dispatched. The move signals ongoing postwar exchanges and diplomatic logistics affecting both nations. Distribution details and destination remain unspecified in current notices.

America

Powderly Says Anarchists Won't Land in U S

Commissioner Powderly forecasts strong actions to exclude anarchists from the United States. He supports strengthening laws to bar persons convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude and to prevent anarchists from entering or staying in the country. Authorities will monitor New York and other ports for arriving suspects headed to the U S.

New York Ther Herald Washington Treasury France Spain Italy United States Powderly Henocom~ Missioner of de Jaye Exci Pienus Havre Plisias Canovas Calte Ee. Aa Sera Fae Shila Europe State Department Tnmiérattoge Philadelphia Rston JawaAgatha Thin Mr. Powderly Sir Powderly Planaw Plonge Fravkce

Anthrax outbreak linked to factory workers in New York

Aug 14 report states a violent incident at a Chinese factory floor led to several deaths after exposure to anthrax bacteria. Investigators say only one man exposed remains alive, with fatality expected within days. The case is referred to the state health board for formal inquiry.

New York Pour Sf China State Board of Hesith

Hoar Praises Sherman as Most Illustrious Republican Leader

Senator Hoar extolled Sherman as the most illustrious gentleman in the Republican Party and defended McKinley era appointments. He criticized critics for denouncing the secretary of state's appointment as centrist, praising public debts payment and party integrity.

Republican Party Providence Makanemuseuin Orstadiy Segaror Hoar Sherman Ue Peoresser McKiglay

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