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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1897

Page

3

Leavenworth Soldier Jailed After Assault on 7 Year Old

In Leavenworth an enlisted man, later identified as Richard Satterrace of the Twentieth Infantry, assaulted a 7 year old girl from El Dorado near Third and Delaware streets. Deputies Shallcross and Dewbauer chased the assailant, who fled toward a fort area before being captured and jailed at county hall.

Leavenworth Janes WD Shallcross Julliss Dewbauer Richard Sat Third Delaware Klewa Mali Purine Mwas Taree Sateroee Satrerore Saidue Cnmmissionee Dizzy Musner Thenip George Pepredey Flueaie Shorit Fopkins Hutkert Young Parsley Bey Iber Purstey Thatis EL Dorado

Loved a Married Man Fort Scott Distress Over Marriage

A young woman Stella Craighead from Fort Scott faced distress after her sister's marriage led to an attempted elopement with a Webb City man. She quit her hotel job, disappeared, was intercepted at a depot, and later reconciled with her sister and Webb City couple. LA W Membership Rising as Leaders Report Record Week in New York. The Knights of American Wisteria see strong growth with 26,000 new members added nationally, boosting state counts and attendance. memorial day weather noted. The Newton area reports a local wheel club gathering with officers elected and members listed.

Fort Beott Fort Scott Webb City Stella Craighead Goallander Tom Goodlander Wierald Mesipitle Karan City LA. W New York Swwl- Lgate Siperican Wiesner Pennssttania Leto Pittitis

Leavenworth Wheelmen Plan Fourth Annual Road Races

Leavenworth County Wheelmen announce the fourth annual road races set for July 3 or the following, with Combs Schott and McDonald driving planning efforts and prizes including a high grade machine. Atchison entrant also expected. Waldo Park winner last year may attend to defend title. Major officials and sponsors named as community supporters.

Leavenworth County Leavenworth Messrs Combs, Schott McDonald

Growing More Alfalfa In Kansas Declines and Gains Noted

Reports from 47 Kansas counties show alfalfa acreage up 16.45 percent year to year, 增加 23 071 acres to a total 1645 percent. thirteen counties report decreases while others rise. The state board of agriculture notes excellent conditions and suggests no calamity threatens the growing fields, with Sheridan county showing the greatest increase at 38 acres and City county the smallest gain.

Kansas State Board of Agriculture Duchine Thush Thy Hergent Mitchell Cumsity Sheridan County Ciry County

WILL HASKELL'S CIRCUS ATCHISON TO OPEN BESILISTIC SHOW

Atchison prepares for a home talent circus by Will Haskell featuring a burlesque circus act and minstrel show. The event uses realistic stage props including parade, bands, cages, fakirs, and audience interactions as a benefit fundraiser for Forget Park.

Atchison Haskell Ernirie Bo Dows Cettals

Generator Woes Halt Fort Scott Street Car Service

Fort Scott June 10 The street car generator at the Fort Scott plant in Kanews City has failed, forcing a two week suspension of service. Superintendent Mell wired for an expert from Kansas City who is expected to arrive tonight to repair the unit and resume operations.

Fort Scot Kanews City Mast Ell Kensas City Madere Witen

Edith Peake Plans National Evangelist Tour

Edith Peake, the evangelist who has preached revival meetings here, outlines a final Newton stop before moving to Decatur and Chautauqua events. She will then attend a Chautauqua assembly, take a two month rest, and resume work in Allegheny before extending to the eastern states.

Newton Decatur Tiicis Chautauqua Jane W Hadith Peake Tehall Decater Allegheny Tere

Young Arkansas City Druggist Goes Insane

W. V. Lewis, a young druggist in Arkansas City, suffered a sudden mental collapse on Wednesday and was sent home to Kansas City. He exhibited bizarre behavior in public, claiming he could perform impossible feats and talking of turning himself into a hatchet despite his calm exterior at times.

W. V. Lewin Arkansas City Wil v. Lewis Eddys Dre Kansas City Br Young Lewis

Horsewhipped at Lawrence in old dispute

Daugherty and Simons clashed on a Lawrence street when Daugherty struck Simons across the face with a horse whip. Simons pursued briefly but could not catch him. Simons bears a bruise but no further marks were found on either party. The incident followed a long running dispute between the two.

Daugherty Simons Lawrence O. F. Daugherty W. C. Simona Simons Simone

Simons Charged in Pa Warrant for Assault on Daugherty

Report from Sherman county notes a warrant against Simons for assault and battering Mr. Daugherty. The article mentions disputes between World and Daugherty, with various remarks about Goodland and local farming prospects. Citizens praise growing wheat yields and strong county growth. A proposed shkina ming station and possible creamery are discussed as future developments.

Simons Mr. Daugherty Goodland Sherman County Wangas Govillard

Winfield Elevator sparks large employment surge

In Winfield the new grain elevator replaces workers and hires 835 men, costing about 40 per barrel with 200000 bushel capacity. nearby rock crusher operations and two depots prepare for rapid growth while wheat harvest fears loom over labor shortfalls. A separate Fort Scott incident reports a stranger tumbling from a Memphis freight car on Second Street bridge, sustaining injuries, refusing to reveal identity, and cursing doctors. He claimed Kansas City ties and Arcadia origin, with prior Arcadia travel and Wakeman consent noted.

Winfield Rmaway Rock Conley Unty Fort Stott Memphis Kansas City Sprinefield Strane Constitution Machertaise Wien Durie Kanaas Arcania Arcadia Wakeman

Southeast Kansas and Missouri Woodmen Form Association Begun

Preliminary steps toward organizing the Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri Woodmen of America lodges were taken with a Joplin meeting of representatives. The group aims to unite local lodges under the Modern Woodmen of America to discuss plans and purposes of the association.

Southeast Kansas Southwest Wissouri Formen Association Gatens June Kansas and Minsmirl Pients Association Citer Joplin Wordmen of America Stere

Rail and rail offices plans across Kansas and Missouri

Reports from Joplin to Ottawa note lodge gatherings, depot work, and inquiries into branch ticketing on Union avenue. Debates cover July meetings to unite associations, depot completion by September, and local events from Pittsburg to El Dorado with schooling, celebrations, and obituaries.

M'Kinley Breaks Speech Promise on Nashville Trip

President McKinley alters a self pledge against giving speeches on the Nashville journey. Crowds greet the party at Huntington and Ashland with cheers and a gift of a banner bearing prosperity. He thanks supporters, notes broad welcome along the route, and hints at plans for Nashville and Kentucky, with a possible Salt Lake City stay and California extension. Calhoun heads home to Danville, expecting return next week to advise the president.

Nashville Huntington W. Va Hinton Clen Charleston Pom Ashland Howe Bondehakes Washington Luoesat Virginia Kentucky United Rates Thornes Newman Mount Sternes Tennessee South Sherman McKinney Congress Salt Lake City California Calhoun The Clits Danville President Cuba

NEW MODEL PRICES AND STOREFRONT GOODS LIST

Retail ad lists varied dry goods and commodities with irregular spellings. Items include prunes dried apples raisins crackers sugar canned goods coffee beans macaroni and canned peaches. Packaged powders and syrups appear among the food and household staples.

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