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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1898

Page

2

Hanna's Woes Draw Out Ugly Tales On Hanna Divorce

Cleveland gossip centers on Daniel Riveres Fann and Carrie May Hanna amid a high society split. The couple, married in 1898, faced accusations of cruelty and neglect while their three children stayed with the mother. Young Hanna, a 22 year old son, has moved into the Herrick residence as shockwaves ripple through the social set.

Columbus Mateus A. Fan- Ao Senate Hanna Carrie May Henna Daniel Fe Fanta Marichio Hanna Cleeslind Hann Ma bin Harem Enoven Ebinia Huncu Merrick E Gtrert Dhitans Mejor McKinkey Eferrick Daniel Riveres Fann Indead Cleveland Mts Hhhioo Carrie Barrie Iynne Carrie Barrine Dare Port Flu Inter Herrington Nat

Armor Plate Bids Opened for Government Plant

Washington advertisement details bids opened for armor plate construction and related machinery for a government seal armor project. Huntington Chamber of Commerce offered to follow board specs and build a committee for 3,325.9a including alterations and plant.

Washington Sacre Lang Nemor Sts Siler Huntington W.va Chamber of Merce Alterines

Reform School Observes Wanses Day With Exercises

A reform school ceremony marked Wanses Day with a patriotic speech by the OC and remarks by Governor Clemens, Governor Leedy, and state officials. About one thousand lanterns lit the chapel and surrounding buildings as the event honored the occasion.

Reform School Raneas Wey Tvas Clemens Leedy Clement Soho Homer Ostasion

Thief Werfer Held Over Jewelry Theft Case

Developments in the Fred Werfer case show he stole jewels worth about 12 000 from J Bolland Jewelry where he worked as clerk. A ledger and list of names imply an extensive theft network and many customers or associates may be involved. The report notes Werfer’s arrest and ongoing investigation.

St Louis Jan. St Fred Werfer J. Bolland Derk Griet

Sinking of American Island Prompts Park Site Loss

The sudden sinking of a portion of American Island in the Missouri River opposite Jamestown, La, endangers a city park granted by government. A three foot diameter drop opened, carrying away treetops and creating a water-filled crevasse. By luck witnesses escaped as ground subsided beneath them.

Chamberlain American Island Missouri River Iland

Borne on Deer's Horns in Baraboo Misadventure

Baraboo Wisconsin January 31 Carl Sharrow had a close call as he woke a deer he found by the road thinking it dead. The buck sprang up and dragged him along for 40 rods or more before he released, suffering bruises from the encounter with the horns and surrounding objects.

Baraboo Wis Carl Sharrow Diu

Ohio horror case links girl to Wellston mine hideout

Prosecutor B A Jacobs describes a shocking kidnap plot in Wellston Ohio. A girl aged eleven or possibly younger, daughter of a coal miner near Glenroy, was hidden at Wellston Coal Company No 2 mine. She was to be moved to Corwin but was intercepted by youths led by Vincent Faught and John Myers after threats of force. A man named Faught was struck on the head and left injured. the girl vanished before capture. Police pursued, but the interior mine tunnels hindered progress. The girl was found this morning at the mine mouth and taken to a hospital. Authorities vow to pursue the assailants.

Jacko O Todus Ming No. 2 Wellston Coal Company Priday Nigcit B.A. Jacobs Ales Glenroy Jamas Neitherland Nettherland Corwin Waa Welton Cary Neltherland Wellston John Myers Vincent Faught Oleh Faught Myers Uric Tyere Amberland Gillistite Toys Hospital Cie Wallston

Pay $5,000 to Become a Prince in Rome

Rome reports a parliament bill proposing a sale of noble titles. The measure would let any person buy the title of prince for five thousand dollars, the count for four hundred, and a baron title for similar honor, with payment to be made to the treasury.

Rome Shui Pee

Dingley Bills Free Entry For Circus Menageries

Representative Dingley of Maine proposed amending the law to allow temporarily exported circus animals to return without duty to relieve the Barim and Bailes circus touring Europe. The bill targets exhibits traveling abroad for exhibition purposes to ease duties on return. Also reported is Emma Feiacl of Fricksville suing for breach of promise against Stuart Morgan after a series of threatening letters.

Dingley Washington United States Ivehilo Barim & Bailes Circus Fureve Pottsville Emma Feiacl Fricksville Stuart Morgan

Judge sentences Stenman to four years for pawn shop theft

Judge Hazen overruled a motion for a new trial as Stenman, son of a Soue, received a four year penitentiary term for stealing a watch from a pawn broker last spring. He will be taken by Sheriff Cook in a few days. The report notes prior similar charges and remarks on the heavy sentence.

Masen Evnencea Stenman Judee Hazen Wonder Worker Steves Sammie Sterling Resiidy Co Chitaco New Yorke

Why Not a Woman Orders Scotch Whisky in Saloon Arrested

Atlanta January 31 a well dressed sober woman named Dr Catherine Elliott walked into a Marietta Street saloon and ordered Scotch whisky. The waiter fetched it and the scene drew a crowd. Police escorted her to the barracks before releasing her to the Kimball House hotel. The doctor said she needed good liquor due to illness and questioned why men held exclusive rights to drink. She identified as a physician from Houston Florida and claimed a few privileges as a practicing woman. She praised the whisky as good and properly strong.

Atlanta Marietta Street Kitchens Woran Jennings Kimball House Heustis Fla Catherine Elliott Dr Blott Heastis

Spiral tower plan adopted for East River bridge

New York chief engineer Buck announces spiral towers for the East River bridge. Contractor must finish foundations by April 1. Towers to be steel and stand tall above high water, with an estimated cost around 2.1 million dollars. One bridge will be three sixteenths of an inch longer than the present Brooklyn Bridge and cost at least 7,500 dollars. Two caissons at Delancey Street footings sunk to 55 feet below water. masonry just starting to show.

East River New York Angineer Buvk East River Bridge Brooklyn Delancey Street

Free Medical Treatment Offer By American Doctors In Topeka

A fragment describes the American Doctors offering free medical treatment until February 15, excluding medicine costs. It promotes cures for chronic diseases cancers and women's disorders at minimal cost, claiming past patients were satisfied when following directions. The notice emphasizes trustworthiness and thoroughness, urging early enrollment before the deadline.

New Ant Publc Topeka

Gould's Things Held Up as Tariff Battle Rages

New York report from June 11 says George Gould's eighteenth century miniature collection, imported by Gouplll Co of Paris and Gluenger Co, faced duty disputes. The board of general appraisers weighed jewelry versus art works with values in the thousands, risking a large tax if the decision goes against Gould.

New York George Gould United States Board of Général Goupll Glaenger

Protest Over Mass Tree Cutting in Boston Parks

Boston residents protest what they call a slaughter of trees in city parks Franklin Park and Jamaica Plain as park commissioners set a hearing on objections to the park denudification plan. Prominent citizens landscape gardeners and artists are expected to attend. The dispute centers on arboriculture and the effect on natural scenery.

Boston Franklin Park Adout

Wanted Employment by an Honest American Titan on Broadway

A 40 year old man in shabby attire stood for over two hours on Broadway with a placard offering any honest American employment. Passersby showed pity or curiosity as he hopped to stay warm and asked about luck, promising to keep trying.

New York Broadway

Bound for the Orient on Hamburg American steamer

The Auguste Victoria sails from New York on an Orient excursion with cabin passengers including Mr and Mrs William Allen Butler and Gen Charles H T Collis among others. The 69 day voyage begins with Funchal Madeira and visits Gibraltar Genoa Nice Tunis Alexandria Beirut Constantinople Athens Canea Palermo and Naples. Return to New York is anticipated around April 6.

New York Auguste Victoria Orient Whern William Allen Butler Oliver Iselin Charles H. T. Collis S& §. McClure Robert von Kontz Werner von Schweinitz Funchial Madeira Gibraltar Malaga al Jers Genoa Nice Tunis Alexandria Mafta Beyrouth Constantinople Athens Canea Palermo Naples

Expensive Rabbit Smuggling Trial in New York

In New York near Slug Sing three men were arrested for hunting on William Hocketeler’s guarded property. William Grasmer and August Wyland pleaded guilty and were fined 15 dollars. William Hargarth sought a jury trial, then opted for judge trial, was convicted and fined 95 dollars plus costs totaling about 34 dollars. His Saturday shooting yielded one rabbit.

New York William Hocketeler Slug Sing Willam Grasmer August Wyland Stuart Baker William Hargarth

Addie M Smith vs Hayes estate ruling upheld

In a circuit court decision Addie M Smith's case against Rutherford B Hayes estate awarded 7500 after earlier 5000 damage verdict. The trial spanned four weeks with appeals upheld. Tickets for rail travel advertise unions and routes across multiple territories with set fares. Local ads promote Ballard’s Snow Liniment and Mineral Water outlets.

White Slaves and Sold to the Highest Bidder in Antebellum Days

A historical discussion of convict lease systems and efforts to replace them. The piece notes widespread condemnation of convict labor, calls for humane reform, and outlines a new commission led by General Clement A. Eyre to regulate convict labor and disposal by auction to bidders, aiming to reduce inhuman elements.

Atlanta Widder Atate Jersey United States Senate Phitin G. Byrd Clement A. Eyane

Woman Locked In Car on Train Back to Pennsylvania

Trainmen from Lake Shore to Toledo report removing a well dressed woman, Marguerite Thurs of Ol City Pa, from a baggage car after locking her in on a Toledo bound trip. She claimed to seek a situation, but returned home after an apparent dispute. Police sent her to Ol City on ticket. Also illegible local ads for produce and a Wisterian concert preview.

Cleveland Jan Toledo Marguerite Ol City Jones Talibae

Free to Millions Stomach Book Promises Relief from Digestive Ailments

A dubious health ad promotes a small book on stomach and digestion remedies. It emphasizes indigestive causes, lists symptoms like headaches anxiety and weakness, and claims the booklet offers simple, actionable guidance. Readers are urged to mail their name and address to receive the book.

Dramatic Local News At Crawford Theater

Tim Murphy stars in a Tuesday Crawford Theater program with Hoyt a Texan Steer and Oh Innocence. He performs Sir Henry Hypnocized and showcases Maverick Linder and Henry Living in The Great Incident. Dorothy Sherrod supports a clever community cast.

Crawford Theater Tim Murphy Hoyt Dorothy Sherrod Mr. Murphy Henry

Theater Arts Review Mixed At Cras fond Theatre

A garbled, richly allusive program note lists performers including Mr Murphy and Mr To wen, with J Combe and Pil Ikan de Wantt in a forthcoming show at Cras fond theatre. It praises German comedian Sir Toyle and the troupe led by Li Tan De Wolf, noting strong singing and encores while describing the uneven mishmash of operatic and dramatic pieces amid a bustling, old style newspaper voice.

Rijiarney Combe Cras Fond Theater Jeromes Millerrey Dentine Howmeson Ruksenes Fenine Rexentine Ie Pritee Towle Bers J. Floren Mller Smet Conrit Hix Leks Ayer Tikerthelers Choratia

Arsenal to be enlarged at Watertown plant

Hoxton Jan 31 extensive improvements to the United States arsenal at Watertown are under consideration by the Government. The arsenal is to be doubled in size to meet future orders and increase capacity with additional shop space and reserve work. Army officials say government orders will justify the expansion within three years.

Arsenal Uncle Sam Watertown Hoxton Jan United States Teese

Deer Seek Refuge in Ogden

Jan 3 Ogden report noting wildlife in urban areas as deer seek shelter from cold. Disjointed OCR hints at a school event and city police activity, mentioning a kindergarten party and a Tuesday program on February 1.

Ogden Opies

Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works Ad

Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works at 117 East Seventh Street advertises dyeing and cleaning services. Proprietor G. F. Rodiger signs the notice, inviting gentlemen and customers to use the shop for various textile care tasks.

Great Western Steam Dyerand Cleaning Works East Seventh Street Ee Creaname Ang Fiepalrine G. F. Rodiger

Prawns in Tampa Bay and Fishery Congress News

The Tampa Bay Hotel notes the adjournment of the National Fishery Congress and the formation of an International Fishery Association led by Dr Alexander Agriztis as president and A Sulson as second vice president. An executive committee of forty, from multiple countries, was named. The group accepted cooperation with the American Fisheries authority. A key finding reports prawns in Tampa Bay waters and a Plathawk steamship dredging operation, signaling potential revenue growth from local shellfish.

Tampa Bay Hotel Tampa Fia Jan International Fishery Association Alexander Agriztis United States A. Sulson New York Ee N. Smith United States Fish Commiationer Yee Yekney American Fisheries Audiety Congress Tempi Bay Plat Prayne Uiese Afates

Kenna statue criticized as statue placed in capitol

Mrs Kenna of Charleston West Virginia visits Washington to inspect the statue of her late husband, presented to the capital by a statue ball. The work by Boyle of New York draws mixed reactions from friends of the deceased, while officials note the marble stands in the old hall awaiting final display.

Washington Kenna Charieston Sercatee Kerma Ker Ba Boyle New York Sematic Kennate Pepresettier Conceniat

NANSEN SULIT DISMISSED IN OPEN COURT

In New York authorities report the dismissal of the case tied to Nansen Sulit amid unclear testimony. The incident involved several named individuals and a court proceeding at an unidentified venue with no further actions recorded.

Peerless Steam Laundry Offers Button Sewage Service

Ferphuce Sayeae Cascaretn Canty Cathirtie proclaims discovery cures for kidneys liver and bowels cleansing the entire system. Advertises remedies by pharmacies and claims free button sewing service with orders.

Tate

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