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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1897

Page

6

Not George Harris in Harriet Reechre Letters

The letter discusses the fictional character George Harris, his origins, and the confusion with a real or imagined author. It references Mrs H R Stowe, early American literary figures, and a serialized tale. The writing questions who created the character and whether Harris was a genuine historical figure or a literary invention.

Ruby Chia Cite H.R Stowe Geeres Martie Cain George Harris Priie Choree Harris Tey Gore Pieriy USL Howe Harriet Reechre

Bank Robber Caught in Rasdar City Tec

Rasdar City police report a man charged with bank robbery at Vermoillin Film. Witnesses described a struggle and a suspect detained near the scene. The accused, tied to a prior incident, claimed innocence while in custody. A notable suspect, Susie Stow, is identified as a Trinity College graduate in Strctiean Chel MWayrs, with unclear dates or further details.

Rasdar Sarer Bouse Arnert Vermoillinn Film Ratner Ube Weil Deenins Trinity Colles Strctiean Date Sager Watt Monty

Willian Peal of Independence County to Penitentiary

Special to the Post Dikimieb from Little Rock Ark reports William Pearl of Independence County has been sentenced to the penitentiary for 15 years for the murder of John Fruits Wies. He claimed to have the state within 30 days and pledged abstinence from intoxicating liquor. The pardon was reconsidered after petitions and letters from residents.

Little Rack Ark Meres Willian Peal John Fruits

New Mexico Supreme Court Case Mentioned in Fragments

Fragmented OCR references a New Mexico Supreme Court matter involving judges and a disputed certification. Mentions Chief Justice Phe Teak and Ayers Pills. Details are garbled and unclear about parties, dates, or outcomes.

New Mexico Phe Supreme Court of

Funeral Services for Hesing at Cathedral and Residence

Funeral rites for Washington Hesing longtime city official were conducted today with a public service at The Cathedral of the Holy Name and private rites at 235 Michigan Avenue. U S senator William E Mason and Rev Nathan J Mooney spoke during the ceremonies. Remains were interred at Bossview cemetery after services at the residence.

Washington Hesing Cilesse Ehlet Beltoni Holy Name Sapador Asthelle Previglia Intideore Michican Avenas Wilhelm Rapp Stuats Zeitang United States William E Mason Nathan J. Mooney AE St Bossview Cemetery

Warrants Out for Railway Officials Over Vehicle Shortage

Noonday warrants issued against Edward Whitaker of Lindell Fat Sas Company Corwini, John Scullin of Roubert Bigotric railways, and Captain Robert Mc Culloch of Cass Avenue railways. Officials accused of dereliction for failing to provide vehicles in November to March, amid a statute from the last session.

Moturmen

Imprisoned Princess Freed by Police

A damaged report describes Princess Die Cariti’s confinement and the arrest of a person accused of mistreating her. Police intervention ended the imprisonment amid a controversial case.

Potormo Dee Correo Dette Die Cariti Serle

Bryan's All Right Endorses Charles Page Bryan for China post

A fragmentary joint resolution endorses Charles Page Bryan of Tennessee for minister to China. It notes his high character integrity and fitness and states the Senate and House concur in recognizing his qualifications for diplomatic service.

Charles Page Bryan Timois China Chine Senate House of Representatives

Klondine Rush Begins On Northward Sails

The Corona sails northward with 290 passengers bound for Skaguay and Dyea, Dec. 2. The steamer carried freight and passengers, despite a collision or attack earlier, and will navigate to the Alaska ports with a large cargo and high freight rate.

Corona Tacoma Skaguay Paontengers

Sewer Pips Trast Formed at Palisbure Meeting

Fragmented OCR text notes a sewer pipe issue near the Mississippi river area with discussion of an alliance or merger involving names and places. The readable portion mentions Palisbure meeting and local sewer construction context.

Palisbure Yésterley

State Convention Date Fixed in Philadelphia

Philadelphia hosts the next state convention as delegates finalize dates and venues. Key figures include the Republican committee and candidates for governor and secretary of information, with plans to address party leadership and national representation.

Philedelphia Dee Has Rehwrs Tor Ingernes Intergaaffoin Will DE

Beloved SF Lodge Acknowledges Exalted Ruler Visit

The San Francisco lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Eis hosted their exalted ruler last night at the group’s meeting place located at 126 Kansas Avenue. The event drew members including Scott Scorn and highlighted lodge activities.

Benewolent Wind Protective Order Els San Francisco Bangques Memie Kansas Avenue

Social and Personal notes from Topeka and nearby

Topeka social scene features a Harmony ball hosted by The Handicap club with many attendees listed by name. Numerous notices mention holidays with relatives, travel plans to New York City, Kansas City, St Louis, and various destinations, plus invitations for a December 30 wedding and a Europe voyage for Miss Thacher.

Adame Brow Topeka Jaccard’s Edward | Wilder Mes. Lewis New York City Mike Luks Terre Ewet Sopet W. la Trip Sirs Kitts Othnowes Thoms D. A. Clements Ethelyn Meticbewer Hal Kansas Huth Louies Twoke Bethany Herman Judd Rimsas Cley DL. Slevpoe Trm Columbus Ohke J. W. White Mise Hattie Morris Ommba Sume Dag Mra JS. Suntlinger Lena Jonelyn Missen Myrte Ivah Davis Teft Masichester N. H HW. Mudge Chicago WC Heswett Hugh Larimer Kansas City Emma White Mer Tom Whitmer Katisme Robert Purmie Springfield Mass Mra Furman Hesamond Horton Plus Rapids Kas Slater Mien Marign Kenderine Semurraw Tau Vegas N. M Lea Heushter California Flore Desnictis Frank Kenderdine Baltimore Aire William Donnell Catherine Isabelie Nail Burton Pisk Axtell W. J. Rosser Osage City A. G. Rosser Maud Marin Washington, D.C Ha Leonwr Charles Wood Emporsia Cameron Miller Omaha Neb M. Affros A. Samuel

Miss Thacher Goes Abroad To Berlin Study

Edith Thacher of Topeka, a social figure, will study music in Berlin after a youthful romance with a Philadelphia Episcopalian youth. The couple’s engagement ended with his sudden illness and death, affecting both families and future plans.

Philadelpia Berlin Miss Thacher Topeka Wil Edith ‘Thacher Dwight ‘Phacher Philadelphia Thacher Turni Philadel Gir Brotherly Jove Mint Topeks Thacher Doushter

Saloon Battle Ends With Staged Bash at Shellbark

In Maxwell Hancock county a small band planned to demolish Andrew Shellbark’s saloon. Shellbark defused the plot by inviting them in for a prayer, then startling them with powder and fire tools. He charmed the visitors into drinking with him and released them unharmed, after which they left without incident.

Shelbyville Andrew Shelby Macxwell Hancock County Shelby Fountaintows Wea Maxwell Haat Shedlbark Thalr Simsion Earth Jeno Rimeeif Delia Sheilburne Shelbark

Funeral for Miss Leila Herbert at St Andress church

Washington notes a funeral service for Miss Leila Herbert at St Andress Episcopal Church with honorary pallbearers Senators Pettus and Morgan. Remains to be taken to Montgomery, Alabama, for interment. A Christmas charity event titled An Evening of Tin Can Twition will feature a canned goods collection.

Washington Leila Herbert St. Andress Episcopal Church Pettus and Morgan G. Lo Me~ Curry Long Suwart Hichborn Charlies J. Bett Winthrop Ramesy Charles O'Neil Montgomery Alabama Conight Seabrook Dephana’ Hume Ingleside Salvation Army ‘Hospital

North Topeka Community Notes And Local Notices

In North Topeka items include bakery visits, visitors from Silver Lake, and Christmas plans. The column mention Mrs Gxcir Ebschoft, Miss Muggies Kortz going to Newton, and church cantatas. Local social items cover baptist chorus, Sunday school entertainments, and a new whist club with members listed.

Kimball Pt. Co Gem Huron Silver Lake Gxcir Ebschoft West Gordon Street Muggies Kortz Newton Baptist Chorus George Trout Cromwell & Jeffers Kansas City H. J. Sherbure Altnals Willivit Kanans Avenue Edoards Miso Wella Harrix Maton Millie White Clay Center J. H Bundiaon Baptist Sanday School W. S. Bergenthal Jackson Street L. A. Ryder HD. Small K.P. Haker and Mex William Great Cod Aire W. S Bergenthal W. B. Kintive WH. Davia Moe A. W. Parks Co-opern Tivd Hintsekroping J. A. Campbell Tebert Morris Alto Gander Oul Christine W. T. Eokors

Quincy Re-elected Mayor in City Precinct Returns

Partial returns from 28 precincts show Democrat Mayor Jomal Quincy winning re election by a large plurality. Republican Edwin Curtle and Bryan Democrat Thomas Riley are among leading challengers with smaller margins. Unofficial totals indicate a nearly even party split on the board of aldermen, with one Republican seat lost.

Boston Dee Gouthie Thin City Jomal Quincy Lad Qustemair Quincy Edwin Curtle Thomas Riley Bryan Seithin Br Quindy Abermen

WHERE LIFE'S A HORROR Guatemalan Prisons Full of Prominent Citizens

Guatemalan prisons hold many political prisoners including two notable figures from the Central American republic. Captain Hurculano Rukse b Hoberin-liw of General Daniel Huentes is among the victims. Three other prominent Guatemalans died similarly, with an estimated 58 inmates from the late revolution currently confined. Moved four doors north to 726 Kan. Ave., Cremerie-Scott & Scott.

San Francisco Wheeling Guatemala Central American Republic Prince Pel Hurculano Rukse Hoberin Daniel Huentes Hutilio Les Kan. Ave Cremerie—Scott & Scott

Market Report from the Associated Press to the State Journal

The report covers a subdued trading day in wheat corn oats and provisions with May wheat bid higher briefly then steady near the opening. Corn slow and firm with receipts and contracts noted. Hog and cattle futures show limited gains with varying meal prices and barrel futures. Weather and market anecdotes appear as typical holiday season activity despite no sharp shifts.

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Banaas City Livestock Market Report and Prices

Kansas City district notes cattle and sheep receipts and prices at Banaas City Livestock Market. Reports include Texas steers native cattle and hogs with mixed bids. grain quotes for wheat oats corn and rye. dairy and creamery products, coffee, sugar and cotton market references. overall market activity and receipts.

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