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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1897

Page

5

Stewart's Home To Become A Large Apartment House

Remodeling plans in Washington aim to transform the Stewart residence into a multi story apartment building covering about 18 900 square feet. The project team includes Senator Stewart Henry Ives Cobb and others, with plans by Cobb for a structure near the Leiter mansion and close to the British embassy.

Washington Jan Stew Ales Stewart's Castle Wellen Arivenenis Bt Stewart Henry Ives Henry Ives Cobh, the Chicago Erle

Four to Do It: Drunkard Arrest in Howling Bowl Night

Joseph Kelly, found drunken in the Howling Bowl area, faced arraignment after police arrested him Saturday around 7. In jail as pink drum, he admitted being drunk. Judge Ferry presided noting the charge and asked about unusual circumstances. bail set at three dollars as the jailer led the way with keys.

St the Ory Jalt IE Wien Joseph Kelly McEirey Buidy Pele Deak Judge Ferry Hopkins Joe

Price cut stirs town as saloon keeps selling beer at three cents

In La Grange Indiana on January 11 Mrs Nezi, proprietor of a Sturgis saloon, lowers beer price to three cents a glass. The move boosts her business and draws attention from rivals and authorities amid concerns over law violations and fish and game rules.

Sturgis Tad la Grange Ind Mra Nezi Saloin Higer Negh Hoy

Bryan Bryan Brings Gas Bond Case To Nebraska Supreme Court

Lincoln Neb The case in the supreme court in which W J Bryan appears as plaintiff in error against the city of Lincoln was under consideration by the court and given leave to file briefs within twenty days This is the case in which the late candidate for president seeks to enjoin the city council from issuing bonds for public improvements

BRYAN Supreme Court of Nebraska Lincoln Neb Supreme Court Weich W. J. Bryan City of

Spanish Cuban War Toll Reported in Local Outpost Raid

A World special recounts a Cuban insurgent raid on Cuidad Cuibal, leaving multiple dead and new refugees. Spaniards were overwhelmed as insurgents overran outposts, spiked a cannon, and seized arms while taking advantage of disrupted Spanish defenses. Antonio boxing, a Cuban exile, reports the slain boy among Spanish cruelties and notes the town’s garrison and cannons fallen to insurgent action.

New York Van Achookboy Gaunabacon Hurran Ivares Faye Deen Inomai Bocer Abies Gisimbacas Cuianaba Coa Emaed Antonio Boxing Duplieht MaJue Sorres Heine Amenith

Insanity Hearing For Thomas Dagg in Acburn Probate Court

Thomas Dagir of Acburn a Brother of Gears Daze faces a 4 o'clock probate court sanity hearing. He has suffered months of mental illness with melan chet type symptoms and believes relatives and acquaintances aim to harm him. His relatives fear for his wife and plan to transfer him to an asylum after tomorrow’s examination.

Thomas Dagir Acburn Gears Daze Jonge Tmental

Real Estate Office to Replace Old Courthouse

An old courthouse is to be converted into a real estate office after ex sheriff John M Wilkerson leased it earlier in the morning and will take possession at once. The board had rejected his claim that proper value should be fixed before the rent vote. the proposal to rent the building for 2 per annum was read and accepted by unanimous vote, with the board reserving lumber storage rights in the basement.

John M Wilkerson Anna Wae Allan Shawnee Fort Pillow Topeka William Higeins District Court Abe Ula McCampbell D.D Tatian- Reapolis Ind Iret Presbyterian Church Jorge Goddard Santa Fe

Arbitration treaty unseen triumphs and fateful flaws

The Globe notes no reason to celebrate Britains arbitration with the United States calling it futile and ridiculous and blaming Marquis of Salisbury for salesmanship and national memory loss. London criminal court hears Edward Ivory Bell conspiracy case while Countess Frome and others convict theft receive punishment in a separate matter.

England London The Globe Aftemonn United States Great Britain America Silebury Cleveland Noth Central Criminal Court Recorder Edward J. Ivory Aliat Bell New York

Cure for Lame Back and Pain Relief Advert

Louden Grover of Sardis Ky reports his daughter recovered from fever related back and hip pain after using Chamberlains Pain Ball a remedy said to cure rheumatism Sold by druggists Chattanoogas Tenn Jan 11 George R Woodworth age 59 father of H Woodworth hardware merchant committed suicide by shooting himself in the head claiming temporary insanity from business troubles

Louden Grover Sardis Chamberlain Druegista Chattandegs Enn George R Woodworth H. Woodworth

Night of Horror on a Pullman Car in St Joseph Mo

A sensational tale from St Joseph Missouri recounts a Pullman passenger James Payne of Parkersburg West Virginia surviving a harrowing night aboard a southbound Missouri Pacific United train. Tarantulas, temperate danger and a dramatic coma precede a Portland hospital stay and a hastened marriage to the betrothed woman who accompanied his plight.

St Joseph St. Joseph Missouri Pacific James Payne Parkersburm W. Va Pacifle Pocatello Ryuls Payne MiEr Portland Rosy Staces Herated

New England Salt Shipment Charltaa York New Jersy Yard

A Worcester Salt special, 160 cars carrying 5 450 000 pounds of salt, gears into Jersey City yards from Silver Springs to fulfill orders before the last election day. The six section train includes a private car for press and Worcester Salt Co officials. This largest single salt consignment to date ships 14 272 barrels in bags and bulk and 10 774 sacks, with the top stack of barrels six miles high if piled.

New England New York Erierattrand Jersey City Silver Springs Mckinley Worcester Saji Company

Navy to Blockade Charleston by North Atlantic Squadron

The North Atlantic Squadron under Admiral Hanes and Secretary Herbert plans a blockade of Charleston, South Carolina. The force aims to test readiness and effectiveness as winter approaches, using Hampton Roads and Port Royal as bases. exact timing depends on ship readiness.

North Atlantic Charleston Washington Jan Charemian Vicwity Herbert Aiftur Susttalion Hanes North Atlanta Wrideriske de Mockdole Wien Hera Bort Cne Tos Buey Undertaking Reailar Morkate Hampton Nomis Port Royal B.C

White House Butter Creamery Fire Destroys Monroe Plant

A large butter creamery in Monroe Michigan owned by the Manrage Hatter and Chease company was nearly wiped out by fire. The blast destroyed a substantial butter stock and affected the supply chain that serves President Cleveland and his cabinet. The Jones on Butterbray mill reported 3500 in loss and was partially insured.

Cleveland Monroe Mich Manrge Hatter and Chease Company Chearmery Furniahes Acs Collies Jones Bf Wuttelbray

Goods for Guatemala at Central American Exposition

Chicago manufacturers prepare shipments to Guatemala for the Central American exposition opening March 15. Georgy F. Scane, secretary of the board of trade, honorary consul of Guatemala and consul of Honduras, handles certificates for Chicago and nearby factories. Railways and steamship lines outline passenger and freight options as competition drives transport rates toward rock bottom ahead of the event.

Chicago Guatemala Georgy F. Scane Board of Trade Guana Honduras Rock Bottom

Barnum & Bailey Show Barn Fire in Bridgeport

A fire at Barnum & Bailey winter quarters in Bridgeport destroyed a storage barn and sheds containing hay wagons tents and circus equipment while keepers rushed to save horses elk reindeer camels and other animals. Elephants bears and other beasts were safely removed as flames spread toward the main animal quarters. Local notices mention printing and town events as well as personnel changes and church activities.

Bridgeport Corin Barnum & Hatlex Smf Varloye

Local Notes On Courts Schools And Elections In Topeka

Topeka reports a busy civic scene with court activity, school terms starting, new teachers elected and public notices. City officials, bankers, and educators are mentioned along with recent arrests, tax matters, and upcoming lectures and concerts at local venues.

Lecture on Andersony Phen Delivered by City School Official

Tf Squires of the city school poured and delivered his lecture on Andersony Phen with a committee of C. Hosen Beckstrom and Chas Swaisvon. A sale was mentioned in the case of the state versus Dick Wand Lurt Mme Dick Wart Lindblad with 4 SbOEAD. Ward is brother in law to D J Lakin James Jackson and Mariot Mullis. Salvation Army meeting attendance led to a disturbance and police arrested several. Jackson was fined $1 for drunkenness and later arraigned for disturbing the religious meeting.

Tf Squires Amdersony Hay Hosen PA. Beckstrom Chas Swais von Dick Wand Ward D. J. Lakin James Jackson Mariot Mullis Delow Salvation Army Jackson

Carl Vrooman Plans National Bureau of Reform Speakers

Kansan Carl Vrooman, who spoke for Harvard in the Yale Harvard debates, outlines plans to unite reform forces under The National Bureau of Reform Speakers. He says the group will organize states, instruct volunteers, and keep exact work records as reform triumphs grow, with Bryan as custodian of the roll of honor.

National Bureau of Reform Carl Vrooman Topeka Iis Harvard Mc. Vrooman St. Louis Missouri Vrooman Win. J. Bryan Bureka Kansas

Railways Backed Experiments in Soil Culture for Profits

Western railway companies invest in experimental model farms in Kansas and Nebraska to test improved soil culture methods. Each forty acre station at Obertn Kansas and McCaock Mol dredge Alms and Broken Bow Nebraska supervised by local farmers and visiting professors. Goals include stable incomes, increased crops, and boosted freight and passenger traffic. Government irrigation support or railway investment may be needed to sustain western yields. Rent Carbo-Dit é Compound advertised as cure in drugstores.

Boston Globe Great Western Railway Corporatine Kansas Nebraska Obertn Kan McCaock Moldredge Alms Broken Bow Neb Scemed

Railroad Employes Care Act Proposed in Albany

Frank Sargent and Assemblyman Bondy push a bill in the Albany legislature to require rail road corporations to maintain injured workers. The plan lets corporations deduct up to one half of one percent annually from salaries to fund a widow’s pension and dependent support, with partial disability allowances and priority for reemployment. The act applies only if a majority of the road’s employees certify support.

Albany Frank Sargent Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Bondy Syracuse Tta Mil Shell Dascreity Eaid Corporation Erie Uben Agre

Pulled For Gambling in Small Town Incident

A garbled report describes a gambling disturbance at a local grocery with mentions of officers detaining three gamblers and a man, names such as Robert Pi EN, F. Harris, and Charlee siete appearing amid chaotic dialogue. It notes a charge and attempts to conceal winnings as officers intervene.

Chiata Tate Dano- Jah Patrsiman Patoslin Uyte Todd Hierder Robert Pi St. F. Harris Wa Sears

Grounded Steamer Afloat Near Philadelphia and Wharf Turmoil

A grounded Aiton steamer near Philadelphia and several vessels in the area report no serious damage as crews assess shoals. Meanwhile Huntington, W. Ve. is noted for a separate disturbance as lawmen pursue a gang described as desperate criminals, raising concern of further trouble.

Philadelphia Tas Huenos Ayres Philachants Glasgow Huntington W. Ve pUtie King Pills Beechams

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