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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1899

Page

2

Corner on broom corn price rise prompts market control talk

In Charleston and surrounding towns brokers discuss broom corn futures as the market tightens. Prices reportedly move upward with about 2,500 tons in play and growers holding little stock while Charlestons warehouses hold nearly 1,000 tons.

Charleston Idl Broom Corp Chaleal Witwuts Mattoon Mat- Yeon Arcola Tuscola Oakland Charizston Charisston

Sensational rumor swirls around Mrs Adams inquest

An inquest into Kate J Adams's death sparked rumors of arrests. Col Gardiner hinted at a witness in Feesarye to be called early, with Gardiner expected to examine the witness himself. The district attorney noted a private water oath statement may be cited, and a warrant could follow for a named suspect. Hearings adjourned due to Mr Bollie’s absence.

Kate J. Adams Finlay Rey Col Gardiner Feeerye Col. Gardiner Esse Gardiner Declind RIE CF Harry 3 Cornish Mumenthal Tiny Bollle

The Cowboy Spirit and Health Advice in Plain Talk

A rugged talk extols endurance and grit on the western plains. It contrasts hearty, active life with sedentary living and touts Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for digestive troubles, promising restored appetite, stronger blood, and improved strength after years of illness.

Pauper swindler Lahtman jailed after long crime career

Chicago reports Vietinia Lahtoon a notorious swindler who fled from Russia to America, amassing nearly $500,000 from victims over 20 years. Police traced him through a web of Brass and gold swindles from New York to Baltimore and Cleveland, with capital losses and a $1,000 bond. He confessed identity when confronted and spoke of leaders Simon Gibovitch and Gabovich who steered his crimes.

Chicago Tin Nuchun Lahtoon Maxwell Street Bureau of Identification Captain Lyons Kealnet Wheeler’ Oleers Labtman Hussia America New York UGC Aney Iato Lahtmwa Laitmon Simon Gibovitch Lahtmon Greensphan Lanrison Gabovich Ehat Hime Muyers Lahtman Montreal Futur Tuld Greensphan Pittabure Simon Greenburg Grubo- View Alleghany Prison Det Baltimore Boston Israel Meyers Borenstein Te Thiught Jacobs Maxwelletree

Confession Ties Crime Ring to Local Peddler

Eahtman, a 62 year old man described as gray and stocky, confesses and claims to be a victim. Police suspect a fully organized gang and plan to capture Gabovich and three Chicago men linked to the case. The written confession names Jacob and Albert Margoliz and Samuel Jacobs, with Jacobs jailed in New York for nearly a decade.

Eahtman Max- Well Gabovich Chicago Schetman Jacob Albert Margoliz Samuel Jacobs Scroming Soheman New York Sebetimie Jacobs Sentenne Tor Com— Pty Max Borenstein Gut al Cleveland O. Jacobs Gauchter

Festival ideas for Topeka from a Kansas reader

Burlingame February 28 letter to the editor urges Kansas towns to have a voice in the Fall Festival. The writer questions Topeka’s control, suggests a county fair theme with a concert, horse racing Derby style, and social events for all ages, even waterworks ties to public improvements. The aim is broader community engagement and spirited entertainment rather than a single city roast.

Tn State Journal Burlingame Topeka Kansas Qautch Oles

Dramatic Events at Crawford and Grand Opera Tonight

Lincoln J. Carters scenic comedy Crier the Ducie opens with features at Carter place. At Grand Opera Fronse tonleht Chas H Hapey presents A Hired Girl with farce and vaudeville. Von Yonsen starring Ben Hendricks at Crawford next Saturday. Sol Smith Russell stars in Hon John Grigsby at Crawford next Monday. Kilian author claims new comedy best yet. Sale of seats opens Thursday morning.

Lincoln J. Carter Carter Place H. Hlapey von Yonsen Ben Hendricks Crawford Theater Sol Smith Russell John Grigsby Crawford Moday Sleh Mr. Russell Chas. Kilain Fe Yar Hon Russell

Man and wife forced to parade for theft in Rolling Prairie

Edward Teeter of Rolling Prairie confronted a man and his wife stealing chickens at night. He captured them at gunpoint, locked them in a house, then forced the couple to march through town at sunrise while he fed the chickens they had stolen. The spectacle drew attention as the woman wore men's clothing. The pair previously held steady positions in Rolling Prairie society.

Lahtrinn Hillsbore Tex King Lahtmon Gatowich Canal Street Vietin Lite Lowenthal Capt Wheeler Eagan Ehaughnessy Keefe Leyden Evans Laporte Ind Edward Teeter Rolling Prairie Teeter Rolling Prairie c Terter Marning Wernah Prairie Boulety

Pyramid Pile Cure Proven Best Remedy for Piles

A Pittsburg man reports three months of sleep loss due to piles and credits Pyramid Pile Cure with a complete recovery after using three 50 cent boxes. The letter endorses Pyramid as safe, druggist available, and urges readers to request the cure or a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan.

Wim. Handswhu 46Th St. Cotton Alley Pittsburg CHMSE Idem Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich

Democratic Caucus Endorses Philippine Policy Opposition to Colonial Rule

In Washington on February 23 a Democratic House caucus adopted policy declarations on the Philippines. They oppose U S colonial rule and advocate transferring sovereignty to a future independent government under fair terms, while urging support for soldiers and a path to republican self government for the Philippines. The Livingston resolution backing immediate independence failed narrowly, while the two main resolutions drew broad support.

Washington Peb House of Representatives Philippines United States Philipping Islands Spin Griggs Georgia Houses of Representatives Livingstor Lori Spain Sym Clark Mo Wheeler Izhting Liveington

Spiritualism debate stirs New York clergymen

New York clergy discuss Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott's Spiritualism views at Plymouth church. Abbott states he does not believe the dead have gone far, while supporters affirm a residuum of fact in spiritual communications. Other clergymen cite psychical research and telepathy as evidence for continued existence after death.

New York Lyman Abbott Abbott Plymouth Church Dr. Abbott Heber Newton Heber Newton Said Th My Agree Substantially With What Dr. Abbott Newton England Hodson Newbold University of Eaches Church of the Messiah da Costa

Scott's Emulsion Claim of Health Benefits

Thin and consumptive persons should use Scott's Emulsion to enrich the blood increase nerve force and renew wasted tissues. The product digests oil by mechanical processes resting digestive organs while stopping wasting and producing energy vigor and warmth. Hypophosphites in it invigorate nerves and brain tissues. Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York.

Panseae Scott & Bowne Chemists New York

Sought His Treasure in Brush Creek Hermit's Death Mystery

Richard H. Butler a wealthy recluse dies leaving rumor of buried treasure near Carmel on Brush Creek. His hut is torn down as searchers remove logs and hearth but no treasure is found. Butler owned nearly 1000 acres, lived in isolation, wore one suit, grew hair and beard long, never wrote or received letters or visitors.

Chillicothe Gino Richard H. Butler Brush Creek Butler Lfe Carmel

Lost address threatens Irish woman’s deportation

Mary Maroney of County Clare Ireland is detained by immigration authorities in New York for lacking her boyfriend Thomas McCarthy’s address. He promised to send for her after arriving in the United States four months earlier. She arrived aboard the steamer Eturus but lost his letter with his address. unless he claims her or she recalls the address, she faces deportation.

New York Mary Maroney County Clare Ireland the McCarthy United States Mary Goodby Mary Thomas

Rostand Denies Charge In Cyrano Case

Paris February 27 Rostand author of Cyrano de Bergerac has completed depositions in response to a charge from C Grows of Chicago alleging wrongdoing. The case centers on claims tied to the celebrated playwright.

Paris Rostand

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