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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1895

Page

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TORN HEARTS. Harris Damage Suit Interview Scene

In Linwood Farm near Kansas City Col Harris defends a $20,000 damage suit brought by Bernard Murray over his wife’s divorce. The Harris home and hospitality endure as Murray, a hotelier, avoids discussing the case, while Harris vows vindication. An interviewer recalls the Harris household and Murray’s troubled testimony amid state political rumor and Colorado references.

Lawrence Pecate Thia Colonel Harris Harris Oley Center- Dispatch Col. Harris Thas Belo Kansan Kangas Iners Col Harris Wald Kansas Mr. Ingalls Bae Red Mu Col Harris Fort Worth Texas Craig Harrie Ona Lawrence Frank Webster Lawrence Gazette Calvee Fairy Qu Queen of Hearts Lavender Lochie Lochievar Sir Galahad Scotland Lam Linwood Farm Mra Harris

Christian Endeavor Gathering Opens in Boston Tent

Nine thousand delegates gathered in Boston for the big Christian Endeavor convention. The event featured a 500 voice chorus, international speakers, and a welcome by Boston leaders. Overall society membership tops 2.47 million with thousands of new societies formed, led by Pennsylvania and New York. Also noted are a Clark County murder appeal and the funeral notice for Charles Reser.

Boates Christian Endeavor Societies United States United Kingdom Great Britain J.T. Beckley DDD New York F P. Smith America Beckley A. J. Corbett Boston Endeavor Era M. D. Ruseland D. D Christian Endeavor Society Kansas Troy Robert Ross God Speeringtas Brooklyn Mal Axe Ton Portland Christian Endeavor Father Endeavor Clark State of Massachusetts Wolcott J. H. Barrowe Chicago J. R. Cheesmen Cleveland John Willis Baer Christian Endeavor Movement Pennsylvania Massachumette

Baltic avenue Casino disaster injures nearly two hundred

No deaths reported after last night’s Baltic avenue casino collapse in Lawrie Crry New Jersey. About 200 injured, with many taken to local hotels. Frederick Clepproth of Jennings Bank Camden is in critical condition. Others include C M Foote Minneapolis with broken collarbone and arm, R Lombard with crushed feet and broken arm, and several from Philadelphia Camden Joliet and New York with varied injuries.

Lawrie Crry N. J Baltic Avenue Frederick Clepproth Jennings’ Bank Camden United States C M. Foote Minneapolis R. Lombard J. K Duke Joliet, III St Semi- Tera Jamesog Philadelphia Charles Falewell George J. Pechio Majestic James Armstrong New Lodge Sirs Japa Mra C. Priedenthal New York The Albemarle Miss Byers Mia R A. Livesly East Liverpool Ohlo S. E. Wells Liverpool Ohio Apine

Plumb offers ground for high school memorial building

Emportia leaders discussed a plan by PB Plumb to donate half a block north of Major Hood’s home for a high school building in memory of Senator Plumb. Cost estimated at 30,000 to 50,000 dollars, with the grounds kept as a park. Major Hood initially opposed then endorsed the project after details were clarified.

Senator Flamb Expersa Ean PB Plumb Major Hood Lotsa High School Senator Plumb Emporia Mia Plumb

L A W Meet at Assbury Part N J Exciting Two Mile Final

Excellent weather marked the L A W event in Assbury Part N J with a two mile championship drawing top interest. Trial heats opened with the mile for novices won by Donald Mackay and E W Swanbrough of Denver, finals set this afternoon. Final heat results list Arthur Gardner of Chicago first and E H Allen of Syracuse second in the half mile open.

N.J L. A. W. Bora Denver Donald Mackay E. W. Swanbrough Baldwin Paterson Ruppert New York Abel Arlington N. J. Winters Tunswanda Shinn Lakewood Herrt Bridgeport CG Diraberger Buffalo N. C Donald McKay W. G. Douglass New York Athletic Club A W. Abel Arthur Gardner Chicago E. H. Allen Syracuse

Forfeit and attachments in Brooklyn and Kansas items

The report notes attachment papers served on Philip Dwyer for Robert Fitzsimmons stake money of ten thousand dollars tied to a boxing bout with Corbett. Joseph Tooke claims Fitzsimmons owes him for work done in winter. Also charges of malfeasance against Mayor Starkweather in WestSvrion are discussed with policemen testifying to payments to the mayor. An attorney general opinion says insurance agents in public office cannot insure public property. A medical meeting of the Golden Belt Medical Association is in session at the National Hotel parlors in Salina with doctors from central Kansas attending.

Brookrs Thompson Kings County Philip Dwyer Robert Fitzsimmons Corbein Joseph H. Tooke Eaya Pitzsitomons Sprisnerren Lila Maloney Golden Belt Medical Society Kansas City Salina Saye Golden Belt Medical Association National Hotel Haneas

National Education Association Officers Elected

At the Denver convention the nominating committee reported unanimous election of officers. Newton Dougherty, Peoria IL, as president. Nicholas Murrey Butler, Ark City, first vice president. John McDonald of Topeka named Kansas director. Morning papers examined patriotism and citizenship duties. George H. Martin of Boston spoke on patriotism. James Baldwin of Austin discussed the Southland patriotism and racial politics. A P Marble of Omaha presented on the ethical element in patriotism.

Jochem McDonaid Kauss Denver National Educational Newton Dougherty Peoria Nicholas Murrey Butler Nark City John McDonald Topekewsa Kansas George H. Martin Boston Maia James Baldwin Austin Texas Southland South A. P. Marble Schoda Omsha Neb

Williams Town Fire Destroys Blocks On First Street

A fire in Williams on the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad destroyed two blocks of the business district. It started today at Sam street from a gasoline stove explosion. The town lacks a fire department and a citizen bucket brigade failed to stop the flames. Loss estimated at least fifty thousand dollars as a high southerly wind drives the fire.

Desavea Albuquerque N. M Williams Atlantic & Pacific First Street Sam

Smoky river floods peak then ease. damages rise

Sativa Kan July 14 the Smoky river reached its highest point at 10 o clock last night and fell three inches by noon today large parts of the city remain cut off and hundreds cannot reach homes in Smoky River region Kansas City July 1 a star telegraph from Cherokes Kan reports continuous rain for thirty six hours causing heavy damage including destroyed crops and downed corn in southeast Kansas wind and floodwaters have damaged outcrops and property across the area

Kain Sativa Kan Kansas City Chérokes Kansas Acrea

Seats for the Bilg Fight Sparks Texas Seat Sales

The Corbett Fitzsimmons boxing match diagram was shown at the Florida Athletic Club and seat sales began at 10 o clock. J T Trezevant first to be served and took five seats. Delegation of Austin ministers urged Governor Calbern son to block the Dallas bout, seeking stricter enforcement of laws to prevent the fight.

Dallas Texas Corbett-Fitzsimmons Florida Athletic Club Austin Tex Austin Hays Calberson

Tense Call for U S Troops in Coeur d'Alene Riot

May need U S troops in Coeur d Alene Idaho as 1880s sounding alarm follows the Frisco mill blast that killed non union miners. Governor receives messages from Harris of Bunker Hill urging Cleveland to prepare intervention if order cannot be kept.

Coeur @ Alene Boise Idaho Todey Coeur d'Alene Frisco Harris Bunks + er Hill company San Francisco Cleveland United States

Three Good Ball Games Promised At Athletic Park

Three afternoon games are planned this week at Athletic park featuring the Topeka home club against Emporia. The recently played series with Emporia drew interest, and the month’s final games aim to boost attendance. Manager Mote expresses caution over finances but hopes strong turnout aids the club. friends are raising a purse to support a popular Topeka team.

Athletic Park Emporia Olue Mote

Boston pastors greet delegates as hearings continue

Rev Albert H Piomb of the city welcomed delegates on behalf of Boston pastors while Governor Morrill’s hearing of Commissioner of Elections Frank Herald continued next Wednesday. Douglas county treasurer LL Cox reported in person to the state treasurer. William Taller and Jesse White, jailed in Leavenworth county, will be moved to reform school tomorrow. Mr Frost seeks 10000 damages from the city for a 1892 crossing injury at Eighth and Lawrence. Mrs Visione is permanently disabled by a hip injury. the case is among the city’s most important actions.

Albert H. Piomb DPD Boston Morrill Frank Herald LL Cox Douglas County Lawrence William Taller Jesse White Leavenworth Reform School Frost Eighth Mra

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Becky Sharp Col. W. A. Harris Beautiful Arcadia Harrises Bernard Murray Union Pacific Railroad Awl Maln Road Col. W. A. Harrie Mr. Harris Les Sheenys Topeka Kensis Becay Saanr W. A Harris Murray Eldridge House Canon City Colorado Bernard Mourray Foru An Nal Etrangers Journal Lawyara Iiieral Worthing Tall Pearcy Colon Columbus Promiary Pearey Baristot Tent Endeavor Mr. Kneeland C. A Clark Co Clark County Supreme Court Sidney J. Jackman Frank J. Ernest District Court Ernest Charles Reser L. A. W. Meet Charces WestSvrriion Wile Starkweather Kansas City Star Chautauqua Arizona
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