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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1894

Page

3

Gov Waite Trial Opens In Conspiracy Case

The hearing before United States Commissioner Hinsdale began in Denver with Gov Waite and others charged with conspiracy in detaining a letter intended for ex Police Matron Sadie M. Sixens. All defendants except Waite pleaded not guilty. Likena testified about an advertised position and its alleged direction via Mrs Hornet and Mrs Lions at city hall.

Hinedale Denver Guy Waite Mal Hine The Tite and Police Board Hamilton Armatraig Kate Hwyer Sadie M. Sixens United States Hinsdale Tre Likena Cobk Mra Hornet Angwerd Mra Lions Mra. Hornet

Rock Island Route and Nearby Excursion Offers

The document advertises rail and excursion rates to Pittsburgh and other points via Rock Island and Union Pacific routes. It lists round trips to Colorado Springs, National Irrigation Congress, and to Pittsburgh with private cars, plus details on departure times, sale dates, and special coaches. Also mentionsEyebrows about baldness remedies and local merchants.

Fr. Scott Man Attacks His Wife House With An Ax

News from Kansas reports Fr. Scott Man attacked his wife’s house with an ax in a shocking domestic incident. The piece also notes other state items including marriages and local political and civic events in Wichita, Seneca, and surrounding towns, with brief mentions of police leadership, railroad shop plans, and a daily paper venture.

Fr. Scott

Work of Railroad Ad Men During Strike Witness Testimony

Witnesses described rail road and union actions during the strike. SCG Wade of Rock Island said blockading was largely the work of experienced railroad men. W. K. Mooneys, a Northern Pacific switchman, said Debs and Howard did not urge the strikers but urged independent judgment and he was discharged for strike activity. The testimony covered the Blue Island fight on June 30 and car burnings at Burnside Fordham and Pullman, with deputy marshal involvement noted and attempts to disperse crowds.

Curcaco Scg Wade Legal Department of the Rock Island W. KR Fght Blue Taland Logan da Vidson W. ©. Guion Blue Island Burnside Fordham Pullman Debs Howard

Proof of Awards for Dr Price Cream Baking Powder at Fairs

A distorted report alleges a New York rival undercuts Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder by labeling inferior goods as absolutely pure. Officials confirm awards at the World's Columbian Exposition and the Chicago fair for strength, purity, and general excellence, with correspondence from J S Browning and Jobo yd Thacher noting the official records and diploma, dated February 14, 1804.

Price New York J. S Browning Department Department (Agriculture Price Baking Powder Company Jobo Yd Thacher

Notorious burglar nabbed after accidental shooting

George Bennett arrested for carrying concealed weapons amid suspicion he is the Nebraska Curly, a wanted burglar. Sheriff J B Mitchell to identify him. arrest followed a revolver misfire at a Kansas avenue store. Under Sheriff Tom Wilkerson matched him to a prior Curly description from county files, and he is held at the county jail. Also advertised free cook book from Price Baking Powder and teething syrup cited.

Dersberi Wilkerson Nebraska Curly Eheriff George Bennett Warehington J. B. Mitchell Kansas Avenue Lee Jones Tom Wilkerson

Vanderbilt divorce rumors darken Newport society scene

A Newport dispatch reports Mr and Mrs William K Vanderbilt plan separation due to incompatible temperaments. Nellie Neustaeter, linked to Vanderbilt troubles, is described as a socialite with a fast lifestyle in San Francisco and New York. The piece notes society fears the split will stir gossip and questions about Mrs Vanderbilt’s exclusive tastes.

Newport R. I William K. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Mr Vanderbilt San Francisco Nellie Neua- Teter Wm. KE. Vanderbilt Eureka Nev Miles Seminary Alameda County San Francess Sue Ben Cohen Kearney Market Hothachild Henry Neustetter Nellie New York Los Angeles Laura Edelman Neustetter Nettie Europe Sancisco United States Mint Oakland Paris Mr. Vanderbilt

Gotham's Turn to Strike Over Convict Labor Use

New York August 30 One of the city’s greatest strikes is likely to begin September 1 as the Building Trades conference resolves to order strikes against contractors who employ materials produced by convict labor. The action targets use of cheap rural labor materials, with a backing from the board of walking delegates and protests against the practice in all affected buildings.

New Yorks Building Trades Conference Board of Walking Aeibekie Bausch Lsbor New York Board of Walking Delegates

Santa Fe Route Official to Pittsburg National Encampment

Santa Fe Route chosen as official path to Pittsburg for the national encampment by U S Department Commander Campbell. Special train from Topeka departs September 5 with Pullman sleepers free chair cars and coaches. Tickets sold September 7 and 8 good to return through September 8 with stopovers allowed on the return. Also Rock Island offers one fare round trip for Denver meeting of irrigation congress and democratic league with travel September 1 and 2 returning by September 3.

Pittsburg Campbell Rock Island Topeka Pictetarg Chicago Erie Hettet Nape Kenley League Colorado Springs National Irrigation Congress Santa Fe Reenlow U. K Baltimore & Osio Railroad Depoe of Kansas Sante Leo Ticketa Phew Lara Rownay Ruos Southeast Cor Kausar Ave Natiinal Irrigation Congress Democratic League Denver Hock Island

Daily Market Report Lacks Clarity on Wheat and Corn Shifts

Associated Press reports mixed grain results with wheat futures steady to higher on favorable weather and open interest. Corn eased briefly before rebounding. oats and pork futures show gains while other commodities hold firm. Receipts and shipments figures for wheat, corn, and oats are listed, along with prices for various contracts and future estimates.

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Sugar and groceries advertised at The Star FA Grocery

An old newspaper grocery ad lists prices on sugar, Arbuckle’s Coffee, ginger snaps, hams, lard, potatoes, starch, soda, fish, mackerel, evaporated peaches, peaches, crackers, sardines, oysters, condensed milk, chocolate, lemons and other staples. Local customers are urged to buy for quality and value amid rising sugar prices.

Arbuckle’s California Boa

Flour Sale At Cut Prices Offers Free Quotations

A local grocery advertises flour at reduced prices with quotation sheets and order blanks mailed free to customers. The notice emphasizes low-cost staples and convenient ordering by mail.

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C. H. Morrison Topeka, Kans Superseas Douglas Brockton Mass W. Ls . Bhaee Mijfiegan Co. Nattsen Kansas Ave Ino Watts Luckhart & Fernstrom Kanssa Ave North Topeka Gov. Waite H. C. Ganver Valarosa Union Pacific Grand Army and Navy National Titteburg AM. Ponies Ranses Avenue Perporiate Wakarusa Emporia Eubers Tullor Prescott & Co Ekbers Olof Ekberg Ayer News OF Kansas Chiefs of Police Other State News A. J. Felt Seneca Wichita Rafe Cone National Union of Chiefe of Police Helledu Artoter Board of Police Commissioners of Fr. Scorm Mra MecGlean Pear Pawnee Hey Jones Mre McGlenn Janes Etek McClean Jay Hei Dirs. McGlenn Clayfield Hiawatha Seth Karuur Missouri Pacific BALLY He Starteinsen Exporta Overton & Lee Ewrouts Sherd Conner Bonner Springs Measra Stevens Magrundy Paol Leavenworth Coral Adams Dr. Carvers Mike Wallenstein Dieu Wicerra Mise Pauline Wallenstein Henry Wallenstein Lawrence Atchison Arkansas Island Perk Sumper Heeper Barber Exponta BR Morris Mr. Morris Wales Lyon County Winfield Extants Kansay Winfields Felt Will Thompson Thompson Bertha Felt Wcs Mra Winslow Mrs. Vanderbilt Exclusive Bens Nellie Nyustetinu Art Menod G. M. Stone Morriil Ingalis Wakarosa Seearceee U. S Gov't Reval Gotham Building Trades Denaver Today’s Market Report Kansas City Kansas Crewe the Star FA Grocery J. S. Sproat Star Grocer
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