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Topeka State Journal in Topeka, Kansas

20 Feb 1897

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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1897

Page

3

Lowe Found Guilty In Grave Robbery Trial

The Topeka jury convicted Lowe of grave robbing after hours of mixed testimony. Witnesses described Lowe as scavenger for the college and detailing material shipments, while Lowe insisted he had moved bodies only for cleanup work and denied robbery. Jurors faced lengthy proceedings with testimony from Dr. Alkire and others, and Lowe’s bond was settled during the trial.

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Alma Martin Lowe Mra van Fleets O'Cloek Thomson Furninis Sweet Nice McClintock Kansas Medical College Aotine Duncan Vaniman Morehead Ihne Alkire Dr. Alkire Meade Colle Fifth and Kansas Bierce Jr Mit Jétimore Hoctor Gayden Mr Lowe Ysician Mr Doran Doses Drug Store Air Hun Callese Ol Q Mr. Doran GaYou Safford Ames QI Tabeka Keetares GoMtte Martin Buttone ArcClintock Dr. Minney Rock Island Road Johnson Mrr. Nellis Halsch Ctime Way Ghims Offield Bellintock Mutlioud Bane Topeka Jon Frosts City Scavenger Reuben Stewart Huish Haltech Frost Stewart Ghms Rochester Cemetery Amelian Fleet Dr. Hapgood Dan Jows Pind- On Fifth Jones Medical College Dave Burdge Hin Burdge John Burdge John Wilkerson Clint Watson Gardiner Harry Coleil Frack Martin Christ’s Hospital Knights Undertaking Shop John Hush Jetmore A.J Uts Jai Ilinois Missouri Deka Campbell Askret Lowe Kepley
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Electric Bitters and Bitters Promoted Across Town

An 1880s style medicinal advertisement highlights Electric Bitters as a seasonable remedy for languor digestive issues and bilious fevers with claims of rapid system cleansing. It includes dosing details, a soda? style address at J K Jones Drug Store and mentions a special train from Stone City. Also markets Witt’s Little Early Risers as a safe laxative with mentions of G W Stansfield and a local avenue.

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J. K. Jones Kansas Ave Witt G. W. Stansfield Ga Avenue
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Langtry Palace Car Sale Targeted by Miss Russell

Miss Russell negotiates with A H Hummel for purchase of the palace car Ta Lee gifted to Mrs Langtry by George Abbott Batra. No price above $190.03 is cited. Russell has offered $90 and recently sold her West Seventy-second Street house for $5.50 as she plans a move next June to rename a future property, while Hummel previously leased the car to Herrmann the magician.

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Jersey Corbett Meraury England Hummel Russell West Seventy-second Street Mr. Hummel Herrmann
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Chinese Immigrants Arrested at Grand Central Depot

A dozen Chinese men, crossing from Canada in defiance of the Geary exclusion, were arrested at Grand Central depot by Inspector Scharf. They face arraignment before Commissioner Sheila Inter In the day. The note mentions a forthcoming stage production and promotions at Crawford next week.

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Canada New York Scharf Grand Central Depot Shiela Inter
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Pyramid Cure for Piles Promises New Pain Free Remedy

Promises a weighty new remedy Pyramid Pile Cure claimed to cure all forms of piles without surgery. Advertisements cite Mrs M C Hinkley of Indianapolis reporting dramatic relief after using Pyramid Cure and Pyramid Pills, claiming bed confinement before treatment and dramatic weight gain afterward. The ad touts low prices for Pyramid Pile Cure at 10 cents per package and Pyramid Pills at 25 cents per package.

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M.C. Hinkley Mississippi Street Indianapolis Ind Dreggista
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Mayor Fellows Pilot Bryan Party Plans Reported

Snapshot style notes describe mayoral circles planning for Bryan party support, a missed school opening, a Grand theatre oratorical event next Friday, and police uniform updates amid a city-wide bustle. Also tallies on railway, water, and arsenals with local officials and civic tasks.

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Fellows Bryan Tits Weekington Gooren Ina Santa Fe Itiis Topeka A. Dunn Saannah Georgia Central Hinckley Bryan Es Junex Mereawins Judeim
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