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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1895

Page

9

Taylor trial resumes as Nellie Meeks appears in court

In Carsofttox Missouri, the ongoing Taylor case drew a good crowd. Witnesses described threats to Meeks and plans to remove him, including a statement that the Taylors would "get him out of the way." Nellie Meeks, seen entering the courtroom, prompted tense exchanges as testimony covered straw stack discoveries, alleged murders, and alibi attempts.

Carsarttox Taylor Agfain Bennett William Taylor Meeks Lor Phillips Taylors Bill Taylor Till George Jimmie Carter

Cherokee Bill Kills Guard In Fort Smith Jail Riot

Cherokee Bill uses a revolver to free inmates in the murderers row at Fort Smith Arkansas. He fatally wounds Night Watchman Larry Keating and Night Watchman Tom Parker as deputies and marshals collide with him. Bill surrenders after exchanging a pistol with Henry Starr. His sister Josie Brown is jailed amid mystery over the gun. Keating had ten years on the force and leaves a wife and four children. Crawford Goldsby known as Cherokee Till remains 19 with prior train robbery and murder convictions pending in the U S Supreme Court.

Fort Smith Fort Ssrra Ark Cherokee Bill Murderers Row United States Larry Keating Tom Parker Koff McConnell Boff McConnell, Parker Henry Starr Josie Brown Keating Crawford Goldsby Cherokee Till Corilla Supreme Court of Unite States

Outdoor business steady as summer outlook steadies

R G Dun weekly trade review notes no sharp rise this midsummer but no major shrinkage. New business remains modest yet supports reopening closed works and wage gains. Wheat yields falter while prices rise. western receipts sag, Atlantic exports drip. Cotton stable near seven cents. textiles show improving demand and wool prices rise despite weak domestic wool supply. Failures total 202 in US and 27 in Canada. Bradstreet reports varied city clearings. Royal Baking Powder Company markets its pure cream of tartar.

R. G. Dun & Co Review of Trade Pacific States Dakotas Atlantic Neill United States Canada

One Juror Chosen In Durrant Murder Trial

The fourth day of Theodore Durrant s murder trial in San Francisco reports slow jury selection with only one of fifteen questioned jurors passed. Defense anticipates challenges and seeks to exploit legal loopholes while noting public impressions tied to sensational coverage.

Durrant San Francisco Theodore Durrant Blanche Lamont Lnter

Men Die in Duell Over Jealousy in Indiana

In Escusia Indiana on July 27 Charles Enlow aged 50 is dead and Charles Dulin aged 18 is dying after a duel over a married woman whose identity is undisclosed. Enlow’s body lies at the woman’s house. Dulin, taken to his parents, posted $1000 bond to appear at the September term of the Circuit Court.

Escuisa Ind Charles Enlow Charles Dofin Marietta Dulin

Abused by White Caps Tar and Feather Baptist Minister

Four masked men abducted Rev. T. S. Rooks at his rural home near Wistuomrtaxp Kansas and tarred and feathered him then beat him. He lies in critical condition at a farmer’s house outside town. Mrs. Books plans to swear warrants. locals claim White Caps are involved amid heightened excitement. Reports say he was accused of trying to assault a young woman.

Kan Rev T. S. Rooks Books Ami Ife

Wall er Case Second Demand For Waller Court Martial Record

In Tamative July 27 officials of the state department await Ambassador Eustis report on France. France refused the record on first request, a second peremptory demand has been presented. If France again refuses a third demand may follow. The department sees delicate questions ahead in resolving the matter.

Eustis Wasntherox State Department Tamative France

Escape From Pettis County Jail By Tunneling Floor

Three prisoners William Findlay of Otterville a recent Smythton store robber Bob Thatcher a noted horse thief and Jack Thatcher a forger escaped Pettis county jail in Sedalia Missouri at 9 30 last night by tunneling through the corridor floor and foundation. They had a half hour head start before discovery and Sheriff Porter and posse pursue the fugitives hoping for recapture.

Sedalim Sepania Pettis County William Findlay Otterville Bob Thatcher Jack Thatcher Porter Pepabies

Great Storm in Japan Wrecks Six Vessels Believed Lost

A violent hurricane reported from Japan via cables says six vessels were blown ashore and all but one are believed wrecked. The German steamer Helen Rickmers and Norwegian Lyderhorn and Herman Wedel, the British Bentale, and Marthelsaghet from Philadelphia are listed as ashore with large loss of life on shore.

Pricapeirata Japan Ruschipotan Helen Rickmers Lyderhorn Herman Wedel Jarisburg Bentale Marthelsaghet Philadelphia

James R Keene the Schoolmaster Turned Millionaire

James R Keene rose from Pacific coast schoolteacher to financier through bold bets on Bonanza stock and wheat corners. After a spectacular rise and a collapse sparked by Gould, he rebuilt with Vanderbilts backing and now holds vast wealth, with the horse Domino shaping his fortunes and mood.

Legroenens Weromper New York James R. Keene Keene Domino Pacific Tam Bonanza James KR. Keene California Jay Gould Gould Railroad and Telegraph Mingnate Ood Vanderbilts East ML Dexter

How to Make Cheap Root Beer Recipe

A simple home remedy outlines mixing sassafras all spice yellow duck and wintergreen with wild cherry bark coriander hops molasses and sugar. Boil water pour over the mixture let steep 24 hours strain add yeast and allow 24 hours to carbonate before use.

Kirks Great Success Grand Water Maker Claim

A historical grocer touts Kirks Grand Water Maker as a universal cleanser and softener. The advertisement claims it softens hard water prevents color bleed in prints and cleans tinware, branding it suitable for bath use and urging readers to ask local grocers for it.

Susan B Anthony Recovers After Severe Heart Attack

Miss Susan B Anthony, attending a W C T U service in Lagestox Ohio, suffered a serious heart attack yesterday but rallied by afternoon and attended the evening chapel, stating she fears no return of the attack. Also reported: a bootlegger shot while resisting arrest near CueTora Kansas. British election returns with Conservatives leading. Duluth ex mayor sentenced later. rumors of Bulgarian uprising. Dr King's New Discovery praised for pneumonia recovery. piano tuning services offered in JovasaL.

Lagestox Ohio Susan B. Anthony Union Sue J. Gunderman Dimondale Mich Dr. King Baptist Rives Junction la Grippe

Stop impostors and trust trained physicians at Topeka

A persuasive notice condemns impostor medical groups and promotes World Medical Institute at Topeka and Kansas City. It claims reliable, permanent treatment for chronic troubles and endorsements by people and press. It urges females with health issues to seek these physicians, warning against fraudsters.

Quincy Strest World Medical Institute Topeka Keneas City Faker Quincy Street

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