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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1897

Page

3

Testimony on Lowe and body snatching case continues at Topeka trial

Court heard witnesses describe a hook found at the paupers field and wagon tracks near the cemetery. Investigators linked Lowe to grave robberies through testimonies about dissecting materials, a heavy wagon, and sightings on December night near Topeka, with doctors and city scavenger roles discussed.

Wilkerson Sex Cayien Grand Jury Lewe Wikereen Thia Hook John Wilkerson Topeka Lowe Chandier Tenth Lime Tneo Campbell Porkdals Kunsan Avenue Anne Scott Rookivster Rule Stewart Tal Judge Ieas Avenue Norti Gayden Armas Uragibell Alliance Stewart Hi. S. van Fieet Medical College Johnson Constaglé Hall Wiliams Gearen van Fleet Jenson John Halsch Reet Medium College Alma Bronday Ake Welk Tike Lowe Altie Tim Donevan van Pieet Johnson Cassle Mundhy Frost J. EB. Minney Beipg Kansas Medicat College Dr. McVey Mr. Lowe Salih

Greek Minister Briefs Americans on Crete War

New York World reports from Athens and London on Crete turmoil. Turkish reforms fail, massacres begin, Canea and Rethymno burn, 160000 refugees seek aid. Crete seeks independence with Greek troops sent to restore order while major powers occupy key towns.

New York Greece Athens Turkey Gen D'Armerie Canea Crete Bigned Skouzes Atairs London William Black Sea Constantinople Grand Duke Alexis Hydra

Kiesee Declared Insane After Court Verdict

In a Topeka court, Thomas Kiesee was found insane after a six year dispute over his mental state. The jury declared him unable to care for Nimset and subject to hypnopathic fit. He receives a $12 monthly pension from service in the Seventy second Indiana Regiment and will be taken to Topeka asylum this afternoon. His wife resides in Topeka.

Thomas Nesses Aaylim BP. Ayers M. A. Samuel Delman W. D. Woodall R. Z, Hotgins A. Slusser J. EL Cas Probat Suilee Delman Thomas Kersee Oli Woltier Torhia’ Banity Nimset Indiana Regiment Impares Kiesee Topeka Easit

Santa Fe Route Limited announces weekly Topeka service

Santa Fe Route Limited runs from Topeka on Thursdays and Sundays with vestibuled Pullman Palace Sleepers and extra dining and smoking cars. The California express operates daily with Beecantheta Palace and Tourist Heepers. Special excursions set for February 16, March 2 and 16. Information at North Topeka passenger depot or Cromsveil and Jef fers in the post office. Coal service offered by A. F Wessen Co. A special train from Strong City departs February 21 at 12 05 noon.

Topeka Pullman Palace California Xpress Beecantheta Palace Momeserkers Toot Fifth Street Cromsveil & Jeffers North Topeka Garvey J. Black Leavenworth Frontenac Weir City Osare City Shaft Burlingame Scranton A. F Wessen Coal CO East Fourth St Strong City Santa Fe

Medical College Bill Raises Dead Body Provisions

In the senate, a bill allows medical colleges to receive bodies of criminals and unclaimed persons for burial. A $1000 bond per body ensures decent burial and 24 hour holds to permit searches for relatives, with restrictions on requests for burial elsewhere.

Senate King Hart Committee On Public Health Fhebi Potter's Field Medical College Secretary of State

School Fire Hurts Thirteen Children in Botton

A blaze at the Everett school in Botton caused a quick panic as police and ambulances arrived. Thirteen pupils were injured while escaping and were transported to the city hospital. the fire was minor and quickly extinguished with little structural damage.

Botton Everett

King Tom and the bicycle tale crowd the wry pages

An old-time newspaper fragment recounts King Tom’s rise and fall as a bicycle magnate in a satirical verse, noting how power corrupts and the streets he once owned turn wary. Interwoven are snippets of humorous anecdotes, ads, and brief notices, including a church supper and a salve promotion.

Missouri Pacific Senate King Board of Railroad Commissioners Tommy Tom Doam Euperor Sultan Exer Miu Tots Hart Sarsteh Milky Way Ella Wheeler Wilcox New ‘York

The Semi-Weekly Tribune Promotes Twinkles Supplement

The New York Semi-Weekly Tribune announces a new Friday colored 16 page supplement named Twinkles. It features jokes gossip and cartoons about public figures, offered free with a one year Tribune subscription paid to The Tribune direct.

New York Tribune United States New York Sun McKinley Hobart Daily Tribune Department of Science and Mechanics Apa Tribune Direct the Tribune

Bride and groom flee from moonshine riot in Hamburg Kentucky

A St Louis telegram reports W A Davie and his bride Miss Ottula Hippel faced a mob of moonshiners in Hamburg Kentucky. They were besieged at the hotel and later barricaded in a store as 20 armed men guarded them. Citizens fought back with clubs pistols and stones. two rioters were wounded. The couple escaped to a boat with rescuers. No arrests were made.

Kentucky St. Louis Republic Paducah Hamburg Tennessee W. A Davie Steele & Hibbard Misa Ottula Hippel Rer Davis

Mothers Congress opening quotes on physical culture

Washington February 19 opening devotional exercises of the Mothers Congress featured Mrs H A Stimson of New York Miss Julia King of Emerson college of orators Boxton urged that true physical culture builds ideal character through health and equanimity of mind Miss Kings address followed by Mrs Eilen Richardson on Character building versus education and the purpose of new education to strengthen thought and character

Washington Mothers’ Congress H. A. Stimson New York City Julia King Emerson College of Orators Boxton Falkland

Scientific motherhood and national duty in women’s training

A fragment discusses scientific motherhood as essential for national reform, calling for government to offer women national training in domestic science, chemistry, medicine, and infant care. It praises a mothers congress and cites leaders who enabled it, noting further details on the second page.

Hans West Point Annapolis

VANDALS INFEST POLAND AND MCCINLEY HOME

In Poland near Youngstown Ohio vandals haul away pieces of the McKinley homestead and church remains. The looting spread over several shipments as rele hunters target the old President-elect McKinley youth site. Canadians Will retaliate in Windsor Ontario.

McKinley Youngstown Rele Poland Major McKinley Windsir Rogers Emphiyers Ontario Thelr Emper Corliss United States Detroit

Harper's Magazine in 1897 features fiction and features

Harper's Magazine in 1897 offers new fiction such as The Martian and Pair of Patient Lovers, short stories by Willams Dean Howells and Mark Twain, and a science series by Henry S Williams. It includes American historical papers, Mexico of Today, Africa and the East pieces, and a coronation sketch. Subscription details for United States readers are provided.

du Mamrer Frilby Frank 1Stockton Willams Dean Howels Mark Twain Thomas Nelson Pugs Richard Herding Devis Owen Wister Rob Kendrick Benes Rut Mchuery Stuart Octave Thanet Mary 5. Wilking Henry Smith Wiliams Andrew Wilcox Mexico Charles F. Lummis Harper's Magazine TREK Dapert Woodrow Wison John Bach MarMasters Janes Barnes Gen G. A Porsyth Howell Africa Harper & Brothern Harper’s Magazine United States Crisca Harper & Brothers P.O

Thief Hangs Self in Leavenworth Prison

A prisoner who gave the name Stillman and claimed a Grand Island Neb theft warrant was found dead in his cell in Leavenworth. He apparently hanged himself with a blanket rope after being locked up last night. He appeared about 30 with a beard and mustache.

Leavenworth Stillman Sayinie Grand Island Neb Brown Auro Lot

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