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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1897

Page

8

Dennett in an asylum asylal outburst shocks Concord

Arthur F. Dennett also known as Asgel Dennett formerly superintendent of Dr. Parkhurst's New York Society for the Prevention of Crime was committed to the New Hampshire asylum for the insane in Concord today. After leaving New York he spent weeks in the city and prepared to purchase the Aqueokan house. Insomnia left him unable to work and he returned here. At a station he rushed into the street wearing only a nightshirt and was arrested. His mother witnessed the event and he told her Tow Inte too late. He refused to speak to others.

Weirs Concord Arthur F. Dennett Asgel Dennett Dr. Parkhurst New York Society For the Prevention of Crime New Hampshire New York Wolls Dentett

Goerdon's Old Violin Fraud or Theft Reported

A garbled old news item claims Kenneth McRas seized a Stradivarius of 1721 from Robert Gordon or a sheep camp in Cheyenne. It mentions a violin inscribed Antonius Stradivarius 1721 and a 178 year old instrument with fine preservation and no cracks. The passage is unclear and appears to mix names and events.

Kenneth McRasseft Cheyenne Robert Gordon Kenneth Ato Rie Alps Antonius Stradivarius

Dogs Save Woman From Drowning By Morgan’s Collies

Elena and aay 2h Sef fon Here and Hatold GCrmend, two of J Pierpont Morgan's prize collies, saved a woman from drowning after an overflow incident on the Hudson. The arm showed bite marks from the rescuers, the woman fainted on shore but recovered. The dogs then retrieved a child. Sefton Hero and Rufford Ormond are Morgan’s noted winners, medals and ribbons displayed in the kennels.

Elena Hatold Armstrons

Spain and indemnity claim amid Ruiz case fades in interview

July 20 report notes Duke of Tetuan and Foreign Minister say no news of any U S demand for indemnity in Ruiz case. Sebastian Umday interview claims no cable from Senor De Lome at Washington. Also rail and medicine ads appear in the same column with travel fares to Chicago and St Louis and Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy promotion.

Ruiz Casa Waar Duke of Tetui Aan Sebastian Umday United States Ruiz Cuba Senor de Lome Washingt Chamberlain

Exhibition Mile Upset Aces Ruhlin and Goffe

Heavyweight Ruhlin and trainer Goffe win praise in an exhibition mile pace at 2 04 1 2 as Steve O Donnell defeats Alex Greggalas and Gus Rubini boxes a winner. Billy Madden ships his boxers east to gain experience before facing top contenders in future matchups.

Steve O'Donnell Alex Greggalas Middle Freight Goffe G'Malley Gus Rubini Ohio Bruiser Jeffries Madden Huhlin

New Kansas Fish Commissioner Dr J W Shults

Dr J W Shults of Wichita Kansas has been named state fish commissioner by Governor Leeds and begins duties with vigor. A native of Virginia, he previously helped pass Kansas fish protection laws and will appoint wardens to enforce them. He aims to curb poaching and unlawful nets while promoting stocking to boost the state’s fish supply.

Shults J. W. Shults Wichita Kans Leeds Old Virginia Ole Katses Kansas Topeka Atate Kaw Cottonwood Arkansas Walnut Elk Sedewick County E. Sadler

Gentry's Fast Mile Paces Detroit Exhibition Pace

Detroit July 26 about 5 000 watched John BR Gentry and Robert J pace exhibition miles at the Grosse Point track. Gentry ran one mile in 2 04 5, Robert J was 4 seconds slower. Red Svat finished third in the first heat of the year ond pace, the 2:13 win, 2:12 heat second. Judges replaced driver Goers with Ervin after last week. Patchen Boyton Jeneths led early, Goers slowed, Kansas colt Goers edged but fell short at the finish.

Detroit Kansas Mich John BR. Gentry Robert J. Pace Grosse Point Gentry Robert J Svat Pere Red Svat Ervin Goers Phin I T Patchen Boyton Jeneths Goers Grove

California rifle team leads at Berkeley meet

Oakland California July 20 18 marksmen competed in a collegiate rifle shoot with California leading Virginia by 15 points and other schools like Illinois Iowa Tennessee and Atchison noted in the standings. Captains Starr and Jamaon organized the event with Berkeley students watching the lively blue and gold lifemen.

Oakland Cal State University California Berkeley W. A. Starr University of Califrnia W. Whl Jamaon Iiness Virginia Ulinets Iowa Tennesee

Emporia falls to Topeka in opening league series

In Topeka on July 20 the opening game of the series drew a large crowd as Topeka edged Emporia 5 to 4. The matchup featured multiple battery lineups for Chicago and Milwaukee clubs amid a roster-spanning display of players from Cincinnati to Baltimore and New York, with Topeka taking the win.

Topeka Emporia Cincinnati & Ees Baltimore New York Cleveland ST Esiladelphia Rooklyn Chicago Louisville Washingtoner

Eastman May Become Minister to Bolivia

Rumor says D. W. Eastman of Emporia may be named minister to Bolivia to succeed Thomas Moonlight, the Leavenworth Democrat. Eastman, longtime Emporia banker, was once a treasurer candidate and opponent of Morrill. Cy Leland reportedly backed his candidacy amid Republican party factional disputes.

Emporia Thomas Moonlight D. W. Eastman Belivia Leavenworth Republian Morrill Board of Railroad Commissioners Eastman Leland

Frightening Moors and U S Warship Demo at Tangier

A Tangier dispatch reports an American warship making a demonstration along the principal porte of the Moroccan coast with Vice Consul Carlotte aboard. Other notes mention Omaha civil service probes paused till fall, and Kansas federal district bills debated for a southern district judgeship.

Raleigh Morocco London Tangier United States Porte Carlotte Dragoman Airlines

Wisconsin Bridge Works Wins Arizona Dam Contract

The Santa Fe engineering department awarded the Arizona dam project near Selimtan to Wisconsin Bridge Works. Construction begins now with completion anticipated by late October. The steel dam will create a 2 700 000 gallon reservoir to support irrigation and railroad needs, potentially lowering Arizona water costs and boosting desert habitation efforts.

Selteman Arizona United States Santa Fe Engineering Department Wisconsin Bridge Works Ao Mountain Canon Sunth Pe Company Seligman Walnut New Mexico Santa Fe Joeauty San Francisco Chronicle Ripley Atchison, ‘Torpeka and Santa Fe Railroad Arizona Desert Mount Vesuvius Coliseum Rome Denmark Topeka Belgium Galveston Shepce PLC

Randeburg Railway Plans 23 Mile Line to Randsburg

The Randeburg Railway Company proposes a mortgage securing 300000 in 20 year bonds for a line 23 miles long from Kramer on the Santa Fe toward the mining camp of Randsburg. The Rochester Safe and Deposit Company holds the issue as mortgagee. The road will include roadbed franchise rolling stock buildings and all property owned by the railroad. The completed line will traverse a rich mineral region northerly toward Randsburg.

Randeburg Railway Company Rochester Safe and Deposit Company Kramer Santa Fe Randsburg

Cutting Down Offices At Chicago Great Western

St Paul July 20 The Chicago Great Western plans major operating changes abolishing division superintendents and creating an Assistant Superintendent transport role based in Oelwein. J C Ford G F Kean and J Ketty reassigned. Ford likely becomes assistant to the General Superintendent. Orders expected around Aug 1.

St. Paul Chicago Great Western Berlingert Oelwein J.C. Ford G. F. Kean Des Moines J. Ketty Chicago Mr. Ford Shields

Railroad Men Meet in Cincinnati Three Day Session

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen begins a three day meeting in Cincinnati with collateral attendance by related unions. Executives meet today for social events. business sessions start Wednesday in executive session. Thursday features excursions.

Cincinnati Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Lagnor

McKane crafts oak table for prison records unit

Albany reports John McKane former Gravesend boss at Sins Sing prison crafts a 10 by 6 foot oak table for the state prison department. The piece may be used to hold records of inmates and McKane, who faces a pardons unlikely due to a reported $400,000 Gravesend shortage.

Albany John ¥. McKane Gravesend Sins Sing MeeKane Coney Island McKane Iberty

Dayton v. uses camera to catch midnight fishermen

Game warden L K Britain has adopted cameras and flash lighting to detect violators. At Peach Tree bend on the Miami four miles north of Dayton he surprised a party of five men dynamiting fish last night. The witnesses were photographed for prosecution.

Dayton L. K. Britain Peach Tree Bend Miami

New Rock Island Line Promoters Tour Paris Missouri

A large Paris mass meeting discussed a Rock Island railroad from Eldon Iowa to Jefferson City Missouri. J R Houehland and others promoted the line with surveys funded locally and subscriptions to be paid when trains run. Project aims to route through Elkton La and toward St Louis, promising business and farm traffic diversion from Chicago.

Paris. Mo Paris Court House J. R. Houeh Eldon Jefferson City Shelbina Shelbyville Edina Memphis Rock Island St. Louis Elkton Missouri Chicago St. Louis Mar

Santa Fe's New Branch Builds With Borrowed Funds

Bakersfield California reports on July 20 that the Mandsburg Branch borrows money to construct and outfit its facilities. A mortgage has been filed in the county records, signaling formal funding for the expansion and equipment.

Mandsburg Bakersfield Cal

Wealth of the People Personal Property Returns by Counties

The personal property returns of most counties in the state are in the state auditor's office. Excluded are Mexico and Reno counties. Returns list silver watches pianos mags wagons and other property as part of the revenue inventory. In Washington McKinley conducts cabinet-room duties and may abandon the Belts the ble apartment once set by Lincoln. The cabinet room serves as a reception and work space for daytime and night visitors. A sheet- and whip-episode ends in a police case as Whalen is jailed while his wife is released.

Mexico Reno Vere McKisiy Washington, D.C MaKinley White House Lincoln Hare Presiden St Louis Daniel Whalen Whalen Daniel Ludge

Disaster at Timbuctoo Cavalry Loss Reported in Paris

Paris July 20 cabinet meeting announced by M Lebon minister for the colonies that French cavalry from Timbuctoo pursuing robbers suffered a serious disaster. Two European officers two non commissioned officers and two native Saphis were killed or missing.

Paris M. Lebon Timbuctoo

Mayors Wife Death By Own Action In Asheville

Mrs. W. J. Cooke wife of Asheville ex mayor died by her own action at home. She was Minnie Lyne of Cynna Kentucky. The report notes a fatal drowning incident in Pillabure Pennsylvania where James Boyd and wife were lost as a wagon with six occupants was swept away. four reached shore safely. A treasury statement from Washington reports cash balance and gold reserve figures. An item extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with ten reasons for its efficacy and a note on local druggists stocking.

Asheville N.C W. 5. Cooke Cooke Minnie Lyne Cynna Pillabure Lick Tin Snowden James Boyd Elsabeth

Conron Bros Move To New Kansas Ave Address

Conron Bros plan dealers have moved from 835 Kansas Ave to ll w seventh.

Conron Bros Plana Kansas LL W

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