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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1897

Page

3

Brown vows to get even despite Leland schemes

Newton Kansas July 1 ex State Senator Milton Brown of Finney County says he was defeated for a U S judgeship in the Indian Territory after Leland pressed to back Harry Bone and oust Mike Sutton He claims Leland promised favors but he refused to switch support and insists Baker dominated Kansas political patronage despite Leland’s influence and Burke era politics.

Milton Brown Cy Leland Newton Kan Finney County Washington United States Indiana Territory St. Louis Wichita Leland Mike Sutton Duegate Harry Bone Indian Territory Trer Powell Clinton Arkansas Dick Kerens Missouri Breal Ollake Dnn Tadisa Washlexton Kansas Baker McKinkey Dormur Sey Washinton Bakers

The Lord Will Provide in Hampden Township

Theodore Whileme, a Hampden Township farmer, explains his idleness as part of a religious experiment urged by Theodore Williams. Williams, a devout believer, claims daily Sabbath practice and divine aid for his family of five while others question the approach as they strive for better crops.

Pitsburg Theodore Whileme Hampto Township Ar. Willams Busind Tully Williams

Mesquite Bean Crop Boosts Mexican Coffee Substitute Use

Texas reports the largest mesquite bean crop in state history. West and south Prairie lands are covered with bean pods as the beans, resembling coffee in flavor, are parched for beverage use. A revived venture by St Louis and San Antonio men aims to market the bean mixed with coffee. Also note a testimonial on Minute Cure from Geo W Stansfield about relief from croup.

Texas San Antonio Tex Phin Seo Ban Aments St. Louis

Unanimous vote removes Boyd from state council post

The executive council declared the sion of chief ciuyser at the state mM. The place held by te A. Boyd, in CANE GN at the ext mibeting of the coun cil which will be held Monday afternoon. WHE Mleot Nie anecetsam Governor Leedy, Alditar Morris, Secretary Bush and Superintendent Stryker Were the ofly members the ooimoll brment that the vote removing Boyd was Unanimous, Frank Brown and Willis Battershitt of its vityary candidates for the position which pays $1,000 per year.

Sion Ciuyser Te A. Boyd Cane Leedy Alditar Morris Bush Stryker Ooimoll Boyd Frank Brown Willis Battershitt

Pensions Held Back For Fiscal Year Start

Washington July 1 More than a month pension certificates held by the government have halted in the pension bureau this ends an order effective May last to avoid increasing deficits by delaying payments to the new fiscal year. The deficiency is said to exceed 310000 with 12000 to 15000 certificates accumulated. regular issuing will resume now. Billionaire's Wife Elopes From Los Angeles Mrs John Bradbury and TH Russell Ward, an Englishman, reportedly eloped with a destination said to be Australia. Ward has left his wife and two children touring Europe. Hammocks and Freezers at Kitewell &Marbare’s Garfield Park July 5. Marshall's band hosts three concerts barbecue, fireworks. take lunch.

Washington Pension Bureau Los Angeles Cal John Bradbury Russell Ward Australia Santa Monica Ward Europe Kitewell & Marbare Garfield Park Marshall Ute

Mrs Morrill III Stricken in Boston Home

Mrs Morrill III is seriously ill at relatives’ home in Boston while ex governor Morrill and their son Fred have been visiting Europe. The family feared for her life as Governor Morrill returned to Kansas and then joined the European trip.

N. Morrill Boston Major Morrill

Forsaken mother seeks help after betrayal and abandonment

In Fort Scott a distressed young woman, newly married to shield shame, seeks police aid after her husband abandoned her. She has a two month old infant and little money, recently from Leavenworth hospital, formerly Mapleton. A separate traveler abandons a baby at the Memphis station, leaving clothes behind. The infant is placed in the care of the Calamose Keeper Dearth.

Fort Scott Judee Shipp Day Wiyant Leavenworth Mapleton Kansas City Marshall Willams Calamose Dearth Agit Yemen Roselade

Sheriff Defies Court In Contested Reform School Case

In Winfield a clash between the sheriff and the probate court heads to the supreme court. The dispute centers on who should take Albert Brows to the reform school after an order sent him from probate. custody and transport became entangled as habeas corpus proceedings failed and officers faced contempt. The case saw sheriff Rothrock and others repeatedly refuse to relinquish the boy, prompting attachments and continued judicial action.

Winfield Supreme Court Albert Brows Reform School Metain Anastras N Frank W. Sidle Rothrock O. P. Fuller Sid Corner Cooper Ate Juller Skinner Rothrook Skinner

Pasteurized Butter Shipment From Hesston Plant

Newton reports J H Montay a dairy division agent has finished work at Hesston Creamery and plans to ship 1300 pounds of pasteurized butter to Landen. The process included pasteurizing cooling to 46 degrees ripening and churning. The 24 boxes of 56 pounds will depart tomorrow and take about 12 days in transit with a month for results.

Newton J. H. Montay Department of Agriculture Hesston Creamery Landen

A Brave Emporia Girl Letter Seeks Bullet Proof Test

The letter from Marie Tudor to Lieutenant Sarneck of the Austrian army, dated June 9, offers to be shot at in his bullet proof cloth for a large reward. She states she is willing to risk her life as no one else volunteers. The note, published July 1 in Emporia, describes experiments with the armor and a living subject.

Emporia Marie S.tudor Sarneck

Marie Ludorff Offers Help in Wartime Telegrams

A wartime note from Marie L Ludorff, General Delivery Clerk, expresses readiness to come if needed and remarks that her offer has not been accepted. The message requests telegraphic contact and signals concern over war risks and family absence.

Marie L. Ludorff Miss Ludorff

Woodworth Takes Charge at Atchison Home for Soldiers Orphans

Major C A Woodworth of Bingham assumes leadership of the Kansas soldiers orphans home in Atchison as the Populist board reassigns 26 positions. Superintendent C H Faulkner shifts to Minneapolis after last fall's GOP losses. New appointees include Chaplain Ray J J Comer of Atchison and Rose Fransfield of Leavenworth, with Miss Hattle Thompson named assistant supervisor in Atchison County.

C. A. Woodworth Atchison C. HE. Faulkner Bingham Kansas Chaplals Ray J. J. Comer Eoyerness Rose Fransfield Leavenworth Hattle Thompson Atchison County

STATE TENNIS TOURNEY ENTRANTS FOR AUGUST LISTED

Emporia organizers gather interest for a state tennis tournament. J B Scott reports letters from cities like Flutchinnon Newton Topeka and Hiawatha promising players or support. Most towns favor early August to allow Kansas representation at the inter state Omaha event with Missouri Nebraska and Iowa also to be represented.

Emporia J. B. Scott The Tennis Association Flutchinnon Newton Topeka Hiawatha Kansas Omaha Missouri Towa Nebraska Kanee

Waterworks project to avoid Italian labor works rival

Newton waterworks will not hire Italian labor. Secker decided this approach was not admirable while pumps and pipes tests proceed. Other notes report local deaths, marriages, lawsuits, and weather damage across Kansas towns.

Newton Secker Lawrence Harvey Stanley Eudoys Stanley Hesper Quaker Church Edmund Stanley

Garden City Joints Win

Garden City July 1 The W and T U lost its fight on the joints of this city A test was made in the case of J Hinkle and George Heck Nearly all the men of the town were summoned as witnesses against the defendums and an entire day was consumed but the court dismissed the case without hearing the defense Justice Dester s Brother in Law Henry McLean who is Chief Justice Dester s brother in law and was appointed as an assistant supreme court reporter has removed from Marian to Paola where he has associated himself with Senator W Crossan in the practice of law The work af reporter Hoss met ceceeny Garg rest amount of rae

Garden City J. Hinkle George Heck Justice Dester Henry McLean Dester Supreme Court Marian Paola W. Ff. Crossan Hoss Ceceny Gar Grest Rae Deadwood Pelle Fourche Three V Ranch Yelle Fourche

Public meeting eyed after Woodworth crackdown in Seneca action

Seneca reports attorney Woodworth breaks up five joints and destroys quantities of liquor, closing the leading gambling law. Public meeting planned Sunday to endorse Woodworth. In Jewell City a Missouri Pacific depot robbery using nitroglycerin yields $190.

Seneca Gany Woodworth Pacific Jewell City Missouri

Anderson to Scotland After 42 Years Away

Salina reports Thomas Anderson left for his native Scotland after a 42 year absence. He plans to sail from New York on Saturday with his brother facing some difficulties, as details from his homeland emerge.

Salina Thos. Anderson Scotland New York Suilire Mr. Anderson

10 000 000 DOLLAR JOB Chicago July 1 Street Railways Franchise

Chicago officials announce an ordinance empowering the Metropolitan Traction Company to build over 20 miles of street railways across Cook County outside Chicago. The $10 million project aims to link all towns and villages to the city limits with freight runs after certain hours. Backers include notable financiers amid rumored ties to major utilities. No payment to the county is specified.

Chicago Metropolitan Traction Company Cook County Ines J. Pierpont Morgan P. A. Bwidener W. L. Elkins Charles T. Serkos General Electric Companys

Rail for a Pillow Near Wellsville Deliberate Tragedy

Three men lying on railroad tracks near Wellsville Missouri were struck by Wabash train number 6 at midnight. One man’s head was severed, another’s head mutilated, and the third badly injured with internal injuries. Doctors say the injured men have little or no chance of recovery.

St. Louis Wellsville

Brevoort House Sold for Modern Renovation in Chicago

Alexander Hannaly and David Hogg of Hannah & Hoge purchase the Brevoort house at 143 and 145 Madison Street from Geo. Hoffman for 500000. The eight story brick hotel will be remodeled at an estimated cost of 25000, with papers to be signed soon. New owners plan a deluxe transformation to a first class property.

Chicago Alexander Hannaly David Hogg Hannah & Hoge Geo. Hoffman Madmen Street Maison Washington Street Chamber of Comerce Calhoun Pice Galety Theater Hannah Brevaort

Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Activity

Wheat opened steady with a Norfolk style drift amid dull trade as September eased from a near unchanged start to a lower price. July deliveries light. Corn followed wheat with easy trading. local receipts small. Provisions and hogs showed modest moves while cattle and sheep receipts remained mixed with cautious demand.

Yestery Uy Re Liverpool Brice Ligit

Wheat Market News and Receipts Report

Market gossip and receipts from grain brokers show steady or fir demand in wheat and corn. Reports include seasonal price expectations, harvest outlooks, and weekly shipments, with references to September futures and regional yields.

W. A. Michsel Commission Co West Sith Ave Werner

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