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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1897

Page

7

WANTED by Stephenison and Lucas for reward

Fragmented OCR lists a wanted notice seeking a person named Stephenenson and a return address at 16 West Seventh Street with a promise of reward. It mentions remuneration in shillings and notes a home pickup by the finder. The text is garbled but indicates a pursuit for a thief or missing person.

Privet H. Downs Karane Bird Canning Co Thais Belie Audi Hise J. W. Spencer Tost Nik Lucas West

For Sale Real Estate and Farms Listing

Real estate advertisement listing farms and homes for sale with various prices and locations. Mentions acres in multiple counties, nearby towns and streets, monthly payments, and firms Payne Thompson and Barnes Real Estate Co. active in Topeka area.

Lewelling's Mission in Ottawa Corps Political Talk

Railway commissioner Lewelling visited Ottawa to study interlocking switches on the Santa Fe system but aimed to win W. J. Costigan and Senator Sheldon to drop plans for a Populist newspaper. The move seeks to oppose Governor Leedy and the current administration. Costigan declines to concede.

Raiiroad Lewelling Ottawa W. J. Costigan Costigan Sheldon Leedy State House Custigan

Shevlin Capture Recounted In Topeka Robbery Case

Chicago born thief John Shevlin, linked to a Topeka judge robbery during Fall Festival week, was transported to face county court. He bonded out, vanished, and was tracked to Louisville and Chicago before arrest. Police traced his escape to Rock Island and Santa Fe depots. he claimed the judge would seal his fate. He heads a notorious gang with brothers Vincent Edwin and Mike, including a past officer shooting and a recent acquittal.

John Halsch Topeka Chicago John Shevlin Henry Keeler Fair Grounds Shevlin Louisville Omber Haises Rock Jélind Santa Fe Halsch Kay Atate Gulieran Kansas Bg Peice Colleran Offierra Captain Cotteran Jobo Shevlin Vincent Edwin Mike Fox Hinman Street Pontiac Maher

Mack Love Banquet in Throop Abandoned Over Finances

Populars first planned a January conference in the city with a banquet and love feast led by J Mack Love. The banquet has been abandoned due to insufficient funds, and Democrats attending the conference will join only by invitation from Populist organizers.

Mack Love J. Mack Love

Topeka convention drive against gold standard gains pace

Senator George Campbell of Oswego leads a movement to convene a Topeka party convention to pass resolutions condemning Secretary Gage and the Republican Congress for retiring United States treasury notes and greenbacks. He solicits legislative and partisan support. (Other notes: city council cannot appoint a guard for jail prisoners during fines work. Richard Boyd controversy ends with council stance.) Santa Fe announces round trip excursion tickets within 200 miles of Topeka on select dates at one way fares, valid return window to Jan 4 1898, plus east-of-Missouri allowances.

George Campbell Oswego Aor-Partitien Richard Boga City Ouncel Richard Boyd Santa Fe Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Kanaas Topeka Missouri

Mason funeral for Henry Riordan to be held by Golden Sule lodge

Golden Sule lodge No. a0 A F and A M will meet at their host at 0 Kansas avenue North To Peka on Sunday December 19 1887 at 12 oclock to participate in the funeral of deceased brother Henry Riordan. Invitation extended to all fraternity members. Ralph Dunbar cellist to meet next Monday at Roehrs Music store to arrange cello study. The Cremeries new place 726 Kanaas avenue Scott and Scott.

Golden Sule Lodge No A. F A. M Kansas Avenue Peka Henry Riordan W. BE. Fagan W. M Ralph Dunbar Roehrs Muaie

Works in the dark from Dawson to Klondike miners

A Seattle letter reports Dawson provisions scarce with prices at one dollar per pound. Joe Kastner and George Laughlin from Helena describe Klondike drifted diggings flooded, making rework impracticable. gold output this winter estimated between three and ten million dollars, hampered by lack of light and scarce candles and coal oil.

Seattle Jared Press Skucuay Dawson Joe Kastner George Laughlin Helena Mont Wwson Mr. Kastnag Klondike Unis

Miles urges rapid Alaska reinforcement via dual routes

Washington dispatch reports Gen Miles advocating sending forces to the Kiondike region through two routes to ensure quick reach. Miles notes long study of Alaskan affairs and prior Arctic expeditions led by Lieuts Schwatka Abercrombie and Aten. Letter to the editor corrects attribution to Advocate and News for interview credit.

York Sec Kiondike Siva Tribune Washington Miles Department of the Columbia Durne Alaska Frederick Sehwatka Winder

Market Report on Wheat Corn Oats and Hogs

The market report notes wheat opened firm with mixed closing, influenced by Liverpool prices and U S demand. corn and oats showed steady activity with narrow moves. Provisions and barleys edge firm amid slow hog trade. receipts and shipments vary by region, with Kansas City livestock figures reflecting light demand and steady cattle and hog prices.

Dee Liverpool Chicago Sipe Wye Mayford Pia Flere Northwestern Kansas City Enlit Aie Heavita Sxeas Puckere Hamad Tree

Wheat Market Report From Saosas City Broauce

A brisk wheat market shows higher prices amid steady demand. Firm bids for No 4 and No 2 assorted lots are noted, with buyers seeking quality grains and favorable loading conditions.

Saosas Broauce

Market Fluctuations Reported Across Grain and Cotton

The cotton and wheat markets show mixed movement with some price firming and others soft. Traders note ongoing interest from December and year end speculation, while reports from Kansas City and Chicago reveal receipts, prices, and futures activity shaping short term trends.

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