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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1897

Page

5

Diocese and Factory Decisions Stir Public Notice

A dubious OCR style notice reports actions in the Hoisevipa diocese of Kunausomer and committee referrals. It mentions reshaping a factory prospect near Topeka and clergy education roles for Rev Robt H Allee and Rev Dr McVicar, with translations of a bishopric and jurisdiction shifts.

Holler Hoter Eska Fmble Holsting Topeka Commmittar Stud Hoisevipa Kunausomer Robt H. Allee Hiawatha F. Jumye Muphuthin Coneent McVicar Pindetphle Boadsator Rhoge Island Iintap ‘Talbot Ifkho Wyoming

Lynched a Constable in Arkansas Mob Attack

In Wirt Smith Arkansas on a Sunday a mob killed Constable Murray during an attempted arrest of a miner named Grant McBrown. Murray was captured and executed, his body mutilated by the mob, which reportedly overwhelmed the rescue effort. Local authorities are investigating the lynching as a mob action.

Wirt Smith Ark James Murras Jenny Kind Setaetlan Marriy Bonin Grant McBrowm Morroure Jonny Lind Murray Witve Honuea Ted Mcfiroam Teluery

North Clark Street To Be Lighted In Chicago

North Clark Street from the viaduct to Division Street will be illuminated as a prominent business district. A local meeting decided to install ornamental brackets with eight foot wide setbacks, suspend street lighting above the curb line, and keep the asphalt pavement clean with daily sweeping and periodic washing as weather allows.

North Clark Street Chicago Division Street America Meraughteres Raidsleh Clark Street Revere House Clarle Kirwet Thi Asvocatind Ale

Prevent Pneumonia With This Cough Remedy In Winter

An old ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the sure preventer of pneumonia during cold season. It claims many users avoided pneumonia after taking the remedy, especially those with weak lungs, and states the medicine is available from all druggists.

Real Estate Transfers in Topeka Listings

Real estate transfers filed with Ube Tegiater of deeds include E Morse and husband to Wm Chambern und sxite in Best's subdivision Topeka Jamies Curr ty wife no consideration Doughten ane wife to Wm Vesper 218-208-46-5 Tyler street Topeka David Vankirk and wife to Antoine Berur $1 west half of Southeast quarter C17. Peerless Bream Laundry and The Cremerie Scott & Scott advertise new place.

Ube Tegiater of E Morse Chambern Sxite Michigan Best Topeka Jamies Barrie Sceon Marin Wmn Doughten Ane Wm. Vesper Tyler Street David Vankirk Antoine Berur

Topeka Police Reduction Follows Judge Hazen Ruling

Judge Hazen's decision prompts Topeka to shrink its police force to match the court ruling. Merchants and taxpayers praise the move while council members debate how many officers and which ranks will be cut. Officials warn the change could cripple policing but insist it follows legal requirements.

Topeka Hexen Pelluws Yestening Dithard Poller Comimisisiiners Department Dudge Haien Topeka Velice Eitwins Hilkirdvais Cotsc Edo Billard Judge Hazen Hasen Deeimen TC Serjeant Donovan Kergeast Gweos

Consolidating Schools Circulation Promotes Centralized Education

State Superintendent Stryker promotes consolidating rural schools to a central public expense. Adams reports benefits include higher enrollment, no transport tardiness, reduced irregular attendance, better classing, and improved facilities. The plan lowers tuition per pupil and suggests more efficient supervision and staffing.

Stryker Aly Port Puuplin Adams Obie

Consolidation of Rural Schools Expands in Studman Township

A private letter from Mr Adams discusses consolidation as the solution for country schooling. Consolidated schools reopen at two points in Studman, with four and three schools and two teachers. Five teams transport about 18 pupils each, covering two and a half miles to reach distant schools. Attendance rises from 247 in 1896 to over 300 this year, with total costs similar to prior methods but lower per pupil. The plan spreads, with growing adoption in neighboring areas of northeastern i.

Thos Adama Studman Botn Con- Veyanke Mattson IDE Old Plain Adams

Sedgwick County Populist Feud Ends Briefly in Reform Push

Sedgwick County Populists halted factional fighting as reform efforts focus on purging duties tied to the police board in Wichita. Rival Cone and supporters accused each other of misconduct, prompting calls for new police leadership and a restored front before the next election. Governors Lewelling and Lee Hy.

Sedgwick Teltine Sedgwick County Rete Gone Lewelling Wichita Cone Urket Emor Lee- Hy Lawelling

Long Run of Governor Candidates List Names

A Topeka Republican reporter listed numerous contenders for the Republican nomination for governor. Names include John Seaton Atchison James Troutman Topeka Samuel Howe Jon Heasin Charles Scott John W. Smith Harrie Oran Wine Martindale Emporia Burton Abilene Moretti Kenetha Charles Fellows Topeka Jo Hudson and secretary F D Coburn Kansas City A E W C Edwards Larned.

Topeka John Seaton Atchison James A. Troutman Samuel T. Howe Jon H. Heasin MM Charles F. Scott Fohn W. Smith J Harrie Oran Moretti Kenetha Charles A. Fellows Tope

State office workers push Hetebower to bow out of renomination

In the treasurer's office an effort sought to force Once Tkave Hetebower to deny plans for re election. Hetebower insists he remains a native candidate for renomination and will stick to it. Meanwhile rumors point to C B Heftman of Hal erprive as a potential candidate for congressional renomination in the Fifth district, though Hoffman says he will not seek the post, stating he does not want the job.

Hetebower Hetlebower Reportra Oy State House C. B. Heftman Halerprive Iegents State Agricultural Codes Hoffman Fries

Unclear candidate activity and retirement figures

Retired figure John Davie of Junction City has shifted to newspaper work as a writer and contributor for a local press. The piece notes a prominent printer profile linked to a candidate's campaign efforts and mentions W Poore of Sfound City entering the race to replace Mason Peters, the current Populist congressman from the Second district.

John Davis Cokeress John Davie Junction City Misadiie Ninepaper Wisklin Congress W_ Poore Sfound City Mason Peters

Thugs shoot a woman in Kansas City robbery

Emma Schunmiker keeper of a grocery on Campbell street was shot last night by robbers demanding cash. She drew a revolver to defend her property and was shot in the abdomen. Hospital officials say she cannot recover.

Kansas City Emma Schunmiker Eleh

Senator Barksdale to Exhibit Football Horrors in Legislature

Richmond Senator W F P Barksdale of Halifax county plans to show a taped victim in the legislature to illustrate the brutalities of football. He has collected letters from supporters and will visit a disabled son of a Richmond woman tomorrow to demand his victim be shown as an example. The anti tenting bill faces committees next week.

Richmond W. FP. Barksdale Halifax County Virginia Crawford Theater

Chase's Challenge Ride Against Michael in Pace Trials

New York dispatch reports A A Chase manager W G Waiton offering Michael a three race series for 500 dollars, with one paced hour or 60 miles to decide the faster rider. Michael's manager David Scharfer says Michael would pace any race but declines comment on Chase's proposed terms.

New York W.G. Waiton A. A. Chase Great Britain Chase Michael David Scharfer Jimmy Michael

Retired Anson to Take Club Role in Chicago

Chicago announces Anson will retire from the White Stockings and receive a club position with duties and a salary. Details await contract expiration next February as President Hart moves to hire a new manager, with Tom Burns as the leading candidate amid Philadelphia speculation.

Chicago Adnan Anson Hhankkersiop Ouleage Hanean Ob Liao Desirny Chicas Hart Tyr Tom Burns Philadelphia

Students barred from Grifling basketball games at Lawrence

Appleton Wis December The author of Lawrence University denied to reunite the male students at Munson to the basketball games. Men retaliate by closing doors against members of the bloomers organizing Horns. It was decided to allow men to watch games and work of physical culture, wearing new wom en.

Appleton Wis Mies Lawrence University Munson

A Southern Romance at Crawford Theater Tonight

A Southern Romance faces mixed audience response at Crawford theater with actors Cosgrove Gract and Wes West praised for vivid performances and musical numbers. Shakespearean offerings by Keene next weekend, with The Widow Jones and A Bunch of Keys highlighted, as Crawford stages proceed.

Crawford Theater May Irwin New York Widow Jones Mice Irvin John J. McNally May Ievin Filo Irwin Keen Rome Nords Tykes

How They Train Thomas Cox Confident on Leverage Inextech

A historical note on athletic training praising Leverage Inextech cereal coffee as a safe energy aid. It credits trainer Thomas Cox for advocating a regimen that builds strength and heart, promoting stimulus from Potium and nutritional blends for football players and athletes at University of Michisas.

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