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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1897
Page
5
Court Decides Important Case in Springheld Sprietienh
An important court decision impacts the Springheld area with a ruling on conduct and permissions. The proceedings reference a new law or ordinance and name key officials and parties while noting potential appeals and future actions. The ruling may set precedent for urban development and enforcement.
Four babies in two days shock New York crowd
A garbled report notes multiple births in a rapid sequence with a focus on a family and a public response. Mentions England, employment, and a future outlook but details are severely distorted and unclear. The piece centers on dramatic infant births and societal reactions.
Three-cent fare fails in Detroit report
A garbled Detroit item reports a failed three-cent fare plan. It mentions J Johnson declining help, city consolidation issues, and an executive asserted need to cover operating expenses. The text references Albert Hack and a Detroit cult figure in a vague enterprise context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mion
der UW
Swares
Sean Far
van Comble
Tou J. Johnson
Herp & Promite
Citibers
Businten
Albert Hack
Stormy Jordan Rival Iru Husted Defies Liquor Law
A historical report describes Iru Husted of Bolis Plain facing a $10 fine for illicit liquor activities. The piece portrays him as educated and clever, with a longstanding pattern of violations, and notes calls for further jail time in Renton County as authorities pursue legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Iru
Bolis Plaine
Bela
Harvant
Renton
Elways
Denver Man’s Invention Promises Foldable Car Vestibule
J R Crabb of 213 Curtis Street announces a new folding vestibule for electric car coaches aiming to fit over a ton of car space. The design features brown canvas, two front lights, and removable sides, with a market price around 1000 dollars. A second unit is planned for Welton Street near Sixteenth Street and Seventh Avenue. The device folds to reduce wind resistance and may be adopted as Denver regulations permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
J. R. Crabb
Curtis Street
Algo
Welton Street
Seventh Avenue
Crabb
Magnens
Apache Outlaws and Pursuit Across New Mexico Waters
Dispatches report bands of renegade Apaches from White Mountain reservation moving south of the Madre mountains after raids near the New Alexteo and Apache inn. Cowboys and mounted riders chase toward Sheldon and Parks ranch, with Indians and cattlemen’s locations and movements noted amid ongoing pursuit. Col John Hay plans a Nile voyage after a London assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Villa
Harris Proposes Reindeer Route to Aid Klondike Relief
Washington dec 14 report to Interior and War outlines using Southeast Alaska steamboat lines and a chain of reindeer expresses from Chitkat to Dawson for rapid Klondike aid. Harris urges purchase of 500 reindeer from Lapland, 10 sleds per day, and funds for herd management and native training to support year round supply deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of War
Kiondike
W. T. Harris
Education
Afrka
Seattle
Juneau
Dyea
Chitkat
Alaska
Chilkat
Circle City
Eigct
Dawson City
Klondite
Hurring
Dawson
Minook
Point Barrow
Cape Prince of Wales
St. Michael
Harris
Dyen
United States
Fo Reindesr
Lapland
Ubikut
Dogs
Cantal
Norway
Trumbuks Stock Mut Be Sold At Reduced Prices
Beginning Monday December 6 the entire picture and ready made frame stock will be sold at twenty percent less than ever offered. A single feature noted is the Cremerie restaurant at 728 Kansas Avenue in Topeka run by Scott and Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbuks
Mondus
Topeka
Cremerie
Kansas Avenue
Scott & Scott
Diphtheria exams in Philadelphia schools debated
Philadelphia reports a clash over daily medical examinations for all students in districts with diphtheria. Board of Education members deem the plan impracticable, arguing it would disrupt school work with as many as 1200 pupils per school and require doctors to work at four minute intervals to complete examinations within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Board of Health
Board of Education
Poisoned by Fish's Fin in St Louis Claim
James Hamilton a fish butcher at Paust's was bitten by a large livered snapper as he removed it. The fish struck his arm near the elbow causing painful swelling and possible blood poisoning. He was taken to the city dispensary and Dr. Newcom warned amputation may be needed to save his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
James Hamilton
Paust's
Pleasne Hamilton
City Ispensary
Caxton Book Sale Fetches £41m for Rare Hosteys of Jason
London December sale of the late Earl of Ashburnham library includes Caxton's A Booke of the Hosteys of Jason from Raoul Lefevre, printed circa 1477. Bought by publisher Mr Jicking for £41 million. copy described as perfect and unique. other Caxton publications sold for £600 and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl of Ashburnham
Caxton
Hosteys
Jason
Raoul Lefevre
Gaston
Westminster
Jickering
Franchise Grab Stopped by Unanimous Supreme Court
New York appellate court, in a unanimous decision, upheld an injunction that blocked the World franchise claim and affirmed the court’s order to end associated franchise actions in Brooklyn and New York City. The ruling ends pending franchise suits and consolidates control in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
County Seat War Brews as Supreme Court Rules Ingalls County Seat
In Gray County western Kansas Ingalls is declared the legal county seat by the supreme Court, overturning Cimarron’s long held title. The decision remands to district court for trial over petition validity and voters’ names, with Ingalls positioned to use its seat while Cimarron residents protest and seek immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray County
Kansas
Supreme Court
Ingalls
Cimarron
Ingalis
District Court
Cima-~arron
Vealty Commission
Tugalls
Tower Court
F Cimarran
de Facts
Gain in gold receipts at Denver branch mint
The ten days of this month show gold deposits totaling $541,145.54, coming almost entirely from Colorado mines. This surpasses January and March totals and nearly matches February, with a gain of $419,075 over the ten day period, the highest since prior comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Gifted With X Ray Eyes Read Through Opaque Bodies
Paris reports a French woman named La Femeno Roengten who can read through opaque materials. Dr. Ferroul of Narbonne introduced her to Dr. Grasset of the medical faculty in Montpellier. She demonstrates progress by threading a fetter at a distance, with seals and added precautions. Prosperity note mentions liver condition and a patent remedy from W. Sinnificia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
la Femsne Roengten
Ferroul
Narbonne
Grasset
Atontpelier
Muddled Mint Figures Highlight Examined Totals
A garbled report shows inconsistent mint receipts and percentages, mentioning sums around 11 461 989 and 12 000 004 with references to an assayer and branch mint. The text mixes figures, dates, and local notes, leaving unclear totals and fiscal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aase de Focal
Sinan
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China
Circuit Gourt
Springheld
Eider
Fis Hk
Tedehed
Laguces
Eis
Umeway
Ube
Barputelis
Hilo
Suvryme Court
O Brooklyo
Tee M
Mosher
England
Pune
Brestall
Tom Johnson
Arizons
Col. Hay
Nile
Daily News
Cet
John Hay
Eeopt
Challenge Sale
Lic
Luce
Treas
Will Wong
Arceles Boys
Sid Boys
Ines Soc
Kansas Ave
Commissioner of Education
Wants & Reindeer Express
Fishe
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Croup
G. W. Stansfield
Ayer
Denver Mint
de Witt
W. Sinnificia
Rar- Bas Avenue
Farnsworth & Ashby
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