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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1897
Page
5
Disjointed OCR notes recount a murder claim against Albert Hof or Hom with references to a victim Mrs Ems Hatoee Khan and possibly Miss Cah. Police report in the city hints at a trial context and a suspect tied to a January or March event.
Various Topeka churches announce Sunday morning and evening services and sermons. Oakland Presbyterian East Side pastor, First Baptist Ninth Street pastor, Unity Church preaching, Wesleyan church gospel meetings, Christian Spiritualists lectures, and Union meetings noted with times and topics including "What will you do with Jesus" and "Divine Healing" along with youth and Sunday school schedules.
A masked pair attacked Mr Patterson and family at their southeast Arkansas farm, firing and slashing in a brutal assault that left Patterson dead and his son with a shattered arm. Two suspects were arrested as motive is believed to be his wealth. Also included is a general note promoting Chamberlain Cough Remedy as a pneumonia preventive and cough cure with local listings for sale.
An advertisement touts a product by Dr R V Pierce as a cure for motherhood pains and feminine disorders. It claims elastic strength, vitality for motherhood organs, and transmission of health to the baby via nourished milk. The ad promotes Dr Pierce's book The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers mail-order copies.
The Bryan party toured manufacturing sites including silk and chocolate works and visited Amadean cemetery, a U S government site, where soldiers of the Mexican War rest. They met Gen Clayton, dined with a large crowd at the mines’ school, and were joined by ex-Governor Crittenden and other notable figures.
Washington Del republican members of the house frame a bill to reform the civil service law. Chairman Hepburn says the measure will mature soon after the holiday. Rep Taney chairs the committee to study defects in the present law and seek a careful revision to curb the civil service commission powers.
John Mequace of Oregon has written Gov. Leedy to restore Kansas credit by paying $3, the Morrill reward for arresting G. H. Thomas. Thomas was tried and convicted of assault in Anderson County and is in the penitentiary. Leedy will investigate the claim’s validity.
Burlington unveils wide observation vestibule trains for all classes from Missouri River to St Louis on the Denver Missouri River and St. Louis limited. Each car features a wide observation vestibule and Pintsch lighting, with standard and compartment sleepers. The service marks a first westward to St Louis.
Local items report Webb McNall returning home to Gaylord and a dark Grind day on WA. & Bird’s trip to Atchison noted, social events in Lawrence, and incoming county officers due next month. Other notes cover the county stone yard, a Topeka man’s whist skill, and new realty business in northwest Kansas. Major Pellows declines another seat on the Fifteen, excursionists buy rather than stop, and a Texan impersonator in a festive context is mentioned.
Washington December 18 Congresses pass the Klondike relief bill and prepare for a conference. A provision would authorize the war department to use military forces for civilian aid, with selection from captain to colonel ranks to ensure executive ability. The expedition head has yet to be chosen. The department expects a modest force and aims to relieve garrison life. A brief restaurant ad for The Cremerie at 725 Kansas Avenue is included.
Lewiston Maine December shipment from the American Express office in Watertown to Philadelphia merchant John Wanamaker includes black and white cats tiger striped yellow and white cats and blue and white cats priced with breeders reporting $0 to $35 per pet. The consignment traveled in casket-like crates with meals and drinks and is expected to arrive in good health.
A summary of how the appropriation bills will be advanced after the holiday recess. The District of Columbia bill, sundry civil and defects will follow staged committee work. The four major measures expect to move through appropriations with the army, naval, agricultural, and post office bills shaping the next session’s priorities.
In a 1599 briefing Pres t Beldenweck announced progress on draining lake water through a new outlet to the western drain. A revised plan by Holdenweck proposes a massive north branch extension to city limits and a ship canal to the lake, to solve drainage long term. Rogers Park Norwood Park and Calumet districts are urged for annexation to share benefits and costs.
Speaker Tom Reed will travel to Philadelphia to deliver an address at the semi centennial celebration of Girard College during the holiday press. Also notices promoting Buckle’s Arnica Salve claim it cures cuts and sores with a money back guarantee. United States Express announces office move from St Louis to Cincinnati available January 1. Also brief mention of Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve praised for hemorrhoids and scarring relief.
Detectives chased a major theft tied to the harbor front as Evan Ayres linked to a $600,000 loss. Salverio's capture follows a quest spanning Victoria to Seattle, with a bear reward offered as authorities close in. The report notes Pullman sleepers and Santa Fe routes, plus Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy promotion amid busy transit chatter.
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