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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1896

Page

5

Topeka Police Suspend Patrolman Amid Desertion Allegations

Chief Wilkerson suspends Patrolman Art Wallen as board of police commissioners weighs the case after Wellman disappears from a boat yesterday. Reports claim drinking on duty dogged several officers while public trust falters. ongoing unrest and calls for accountability shake the force's leadership.

Henaring Oliver Well Koes Palice Wilkerson Art Wallen Board of Police Comtmissiosere Wellman Wellmann Wellmas Topeka Charles Foster Kancus Dvenie Cua

Jury trial gossip over Gaines murder case at restaurant

A restaurant visit by ex policeman Gaines and two jurors sparked talk about the murder trial. Stonebraker, proprietor friend, speculated Gaines would be stuck or hung while a juror urged silence. The five-minute exchange highlighted public opinion and juror restraint amid the case.

Gahd Jaliey Stonebraker Gaines Weye Tata

Saturday sketches tale of court, actors, and tick joke

A Topeka writer recalls a Oklahoma law visit, a bluffing court, and a drunken prisoner. The piece then shifts to anecdotes about Booth legend, Kansas City cattle boards, a jest about Texas fever ticks, and comic gossip from two girls discussin dress regreasions and romantic entanglements, with humor and epoch mood throughout.

North Topeka society notes and local notices

North Topeka social and business items feature Mrs. Mongald of Rock Creek visiting, protracted Baptist meetings ending, local Delta Kappa events, and a Kansas City trip. Marriage of Maud Ream and Louis Schaeffer noted, plus a Kawelut card party and local ads. Also travel deals for Maher fight and El Paso to Mexico special fare.

Tremanf Faterest Mongald Rock Creek Baptist Church B.T. Payne T. Fulton Kaneoe City Cifford Holler Neola Holler Topeka Annie Payne Byrd Wat J. H. Heller Kansas Magnet Restaurent and A. J. Proudit Ava J. Graves & Sons Weat Laurent Street Bell 'Phore A. J. Kane & Co Kausss Ave Ous

Wellington Rail Retrenchment Sparks City Protests

Commercial club in Well ington votes to oppose Santa Fe retrenchment plans after bond support for terminal facilities and job protection. Citizens urge officers to reconsider cuts, noting prior bond success and city growth. Rail updates include staff transfers and new postings across Kansas and Colorado lines.

Wellington New Santa Fe Wollington Santa Fe Company John T. Stewart C. C Curtis W. Savage Sant Fe Company

Changes Through Sage s Death at Rock Island Route

William M. Save freight train manager for the Rock Island dies likely triggering changes in the freight department. J. M. Johnson may be chosen if Sage position filled, with D. Atwood of this city poised to succeed Johnson. Other Santa Fe staff moves include engine 726 assignment, topeka transfers, and grand jury attendance by C. A. Horn. Officials and employees notes mention Walter McMillan appointment at Elgin, Kan and George T. Nicholson of Santa Fe.

Toreka Denver J.D. Turner Santa Fe Garfield Kan Walton H. E. Hoffgan H. Stilwell Sesistant J. Anderson G. AL Kimball Roe Idland BK Harvey G,r I W. M. Sage Chicago Santa Pe Sumner County Kansas City Panbodie Texas A.B. Kutter Robert Dorner Clarence Hughes Alack Robert Hargis Sante Fa Dept Larned Dodge City Larned Atia Panhandie Arkansas City Order of Railway Conductory Sante Fa Company Farnish & Tralo Tree Agnew Mack Island Benteus Topeka R B Agnew Rock Island Colorado Springs Cripple Creek Fraak C. Smith Horton A. J. Abbot Hortog Trelomaster St. Joseph Fianaad City Verington D. Atwood Johnee William M. Save Sage J. M. Johnson Wen Éman Prink Farms Senta Fe Alness Hants Fe Ed. Polley Weleu Cottonwood Division C. A. Horn Monnay J. M. Donohue Ottawa Ballromd Powpta Walter McMillan Elgin C. E. Williaws George T. Nicholson Saute Fa

Clarence Smith Transfer To Topsky Auditor Office

Clarence Smith long time stenographer in Newton moves to J P H Bekib ben local auditor in Topsky general offices. He must report Monday. Known as Topeka baseball standout Smithy, he plans to attend games locally. transfer brings home connection with family and friends.

Clarence Smith Lurner Newton J.P. H. Bekibben Topsky Topek Walker William H. Walker North Topeka Santa Fe Puller Lesow Senta Po Company

Great Buck Island Route El Paso Match Fare Map

One fare for the single trip to El Paso Texas for the world championship clash Maber versus Bitsimmons tickets on sale February S to iP inclusive Also El Paso to City of Mexico and return twenty dollars For further information call nearest Island agent A M Futzen City Pass Agent

el Tea Tex Maher Fitzeimmong el Paso City of Mexico A.M. Fetters Texas Maber Vs. Bitzsimmons Agen A.M. Futzen

Beaumont Smith Sues for Divorce in Fort Scott

Beaumont Smith once with the Modjeska company is sued for divorce by his wife Mrs Smith a notable actress from New York City. The couple married in Fort Scott and are linked to prominent families. infidelity is alleged as the ground. The item also lists local ads and society notices from the Fort Scott paper.

Booth Barrett Mr. Smith Crawford Street Mra. Smith New York United States Loula Reeidon Thapialutti

Munyon remedies advertised with testimonials and cures

An advertisement-like testimonial touts Munyon cures for rheumatism dyspepsia catarrh kidney female nerves headaches piles and blood impurities. It claims rapid relief and lists prices for various remedies and a Philadelphia address for free medical advice.

Munyon

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