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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1896

Page

8

Death and trial in Webb asylum case at district court

Testimony unfolds in the district court trial of Mrs. Leland J. Webb against the A. U. W. for 2000 on her husband’s life. Witnesses describe Webb’s alleged addiction, erratic behavior, gas-balloon attempt, and violent episodes at his Taylor Street home.

Mabel Feardenoyst Taylor Street Mr. Webb Mr. Wells Mabel Coon Tor Your United States Richard L. Walker Leland J. Webb Fin Kansan Utah Milwaukee Febb Sompera Iim Deak Eog Mabel Webb Welly Ake Harry Kealey Institute North Topska Hazen Welker

Why Not His Thorp Let Her Run Charities Work

The Associated Charities has not begun work since the new year, police matron Thorpe says she may need to resign due to demand. Fifty to one hundred people seek aid daily for shoes clothing and meals, with clothing and food donations from local societies and individuals listed. The Topeka charitable effort appears to rely on Mrs Thorpe amid calls for church and organization support.

Associated Charities Wales Thorpe Topeka

North Topeka News Notes From A Winter Evening

North Topeka brief items report activities around town. Election at Oliver, Mrs Emer Miller hosting KC sister, Old Folks High Five club gathering, railroad workers returning from Rock Island duty, kindergarten directors meeting, a car vs wagon collision on North Kansas avenue, burial of Mrs Cellers near Tecumseh, Mrs Wise visiting in Soidan, garment aid by Needle Ten society, Nora Short's ice accident on Soldier Creek, local ads for grocers and eateries, a tramp nearly killed by a train but saved by a bystander and thawed near a bar car fire.

Ane Soldier Creek Akaters Oliver M. E Emer Miller Kansas City Arieshue Old Folks High Five Mra Will Lacey Saniusi Lee Dolman Bist Topeka L i. Cellers Cainsville Moa Tecumseh Cellers Bussouri W. A. Forbes Bhorev Wise West Gordon Street Soidan, I. T Union Peeble

Big Santa Fe Receivership Fees At Issue In Court Record

The ninth annual report notes large fee allowances for Union Trust Company of New York special master Jub an Johnson and others. Fees total 190,000 plus salaries for receivers Aldace Walker McCook and representatives, with George Roos and Ed Kenna among counsel. Several Santa Fe officials and staff are named in connection with services and salaries. A roundtrip fare rate for southwest cattlemen’s convention is announced and several staff transfers and appointments are listed.

Sants Fe Unio Trust Company Union Trus,copay New York Servin Alexander & Green Mercantile Trust ED. Kenna Dudge J. B. Johnson Costa D. Buriingh Rock Island Fairbury Nob Remus Atwood Eral Feeight Resere Hoyt Kon G. Souther Passeaster The Santa Fe Hines W. D. Boymer Rock Istead Enid Oklahoma Territory Kansas City San Antonio Texas

Scalplicit transport policy judged by public interest

A critical report condemns illegal scalper rail ticket practices and urges railroads to offer fair, widespread low rates. The piece notes the impossibility of railways competing with scalpers and argues for accessible fares for all travelers. It also highlights a separate medal award to engineer William Tankey for Lake Shore speed efforts and lists railway personnel changes and a life sentence for a wreck case in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Atos William Tankey Lake Shore Erie Buffato W. BK. Vanderbilt W. Seward Webb Tankey Eio Me. Tunkey Tunkes Ie Lake Snore Owa Skward Webb Epiiay Guiladera Prxat Ilinedistous O Novof Willes

Auction of Rural and City Properties Sparks Local Interest

A chaotic listing describes numerous single and multi room houses for sale in Kansas, with Madison to Topeka avenues and Bethany nearby. Properties include 3 room homes with lots, near Washburn College, and a 4 room house with bath, highlighting cheap prices and proximity to shops. Local firms like Manedict & Co. advertise multiple parcels and cottages, with various street corners and cross streets named, signaling a broad property sale.

Alto Manedict & Co Kanave POE Sale Caat Uth Guat Mackisom Mear Jaffersot Stok House Madison Cisters Bern Bcorder Madiso Washburn College Spa Stoom Ishss Taylor Todira Resudence Bethany Lopexm Avenue Topeka Ryne Fear Geep Topekt Oth Sia West Oil Sf Euter Clever Bie Neaidam Gose Veer Eh Banouers Co Ve. A

Topeka Social Season Gathers Many Notables At Mrs Low's

Personal items from Topeka society describe Mrs M A Low hosting a grand reception on Fillmore Street with festooned rooms of Spanish moss and roses. A lengthy guest list includes Mrs George Hovey, Mrs John Hodge, Mrs C J Brown, Miss Low, Miss Bartholomew, and dozens of Topeka and visiting ladies and gents, with music from an upper hall orchestra and punch station in the ball.

Topeka M. A. Low Fillmore Street France George & Hovey Horton John Hodge C. J. Brown N. F. Handy A. A. Robinson J. K. Hudson PB. G. Noel Jamison J. B. Bartholomew G. C Baker George Melvin Washington F. P. Low Hamilton Mra S. M. Tator Miss Low Miss Bartholomew Hivermiere Bilas Ruth McClintock Daniel Atwood Mary BE. Arnold CB Alfred Airs H. ©. Ashby Reid Alexander Herbert Armatroog George P. Ashton H. Allen Samuel Bailey H. E. Hell P. T. Bonsbrake F. M. Bonebrake W. Z. Beaustrup M. Bosworth Grandtales N. Baker P.P. Baker G. G. Gage J. W. Giked Tutub H. Gaw Green Joba Hall Springfield G. W. Hogeboom J. G. Hayden A A. Hurd J. B. Hibeben William J Modson J. K. Hodson Miss Hooley Misa Hollis T. d. Joankla J. Haokla Jobo Hodge G R. Hudson D. J. Harding Mra A. H. Horton Bliss Hortom Stouumond Worton J. J. Holliday Holliday, Jr J. H. Hunt Holliday Paul Hodson Lee MC. Bama T. W. Hartman J. B. Jolson Mira. Jilson Clara Jilson Grace Jilson W. A. Johnston Ielea Groes J. ¥. Jurrell A. S. Jolneon Mra. Kingman Sist Kingman T. J. Kellan Dell Keizer F. Kendall Misa Kittie Kellum Stra Kellam Edwin Knowles Mra Ji. Keolec Mra_D. Li Takin Milas Lakin L . Laudk Miss Lanyon H.G Ling A. W. Lacey AR Lingafelt Stra W W. A. Motion A. FP. Morris F. R. Mills Peagh Joab Mulvana Sargsret Mulvane J. D. McParland T. B. Bayo G.J. Mulvane Will Lincferton Arthur Mills L. B McClintock McClintock Schuyler Nichole D.C. Netlin Geo. Nubla P. G. Novi John Nourton Willis Norton M.o'brien Sucial Thome Kate Montgomery Carbondale Siater K. A. Wiltet Garrison Street Dora Sutherland Axel L Bailison Street Misa Lute Tiendiey William McBride Twio Moonds Rey C. Coblntz Slias Medge Johnson Mize Linnie Aminothun Notre Dame Knights of Pything Castleball Sixth Quincy Arthur Capper Frances Moon Birdena Crandwll Mias Beaith ‘Thacher RS. Magee J. It. Magee Charles Housh Wiliam Feepick Dire George Lawlor J.C. Parmiter Estridge Kansas Library Hall DT. L Lakin LS. Lane Pred Cole Mary Lukin Oilia O'Brien Mary Thompson Nellie McClintock Willa Radgers Emma White Annie Evearr Beverly R Howland 2Uth Infantry T. P. Culley Earl Wichita

Prominent Citizen Endorses No-To-Bac Cure

S J Gould narrates a tobacco addiction battle and recovery through No-To-Bac. He credits wife led to discovery of a booklet Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away and a tablet cure. Gould reports rapid weight gain and restored health, urging public warning about imitations and counterfeiters.

Caupwenz N. J S J. Gould Ebacen Treimeria Daopair Providence Hester Edey Thero Tobisco Turti Sterling Remedy Co Cubezo Monires New York

Rev Dr Melfitt Elected Rector of Teility Memorial Church

Arkansas correspondent reports Rev Dr Moffet, rector of Trinity Church, notified of unanimous Vestry election to rector position at Trinity Memorial Church in Deere Colorado. Described as a large influential parish in the diocese with 160 members. Also notes a romance program at the library and a separate price listing.

Melfitt Ackaaca Cir Teility Memorial Church Ankansas Corr Moffet Trinity Church Trinity Memorial Church Deere Colorado

Also Mentioned on This Page

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