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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1897

Page

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Bomb attempt on President Faure stuns Paris crowd

A second assassination bid on President Faure failed at the Grand Prix area near La Cascade, Paris. A pistol and dagger were found nearby, one man was arrested, and the crowd beat a Foliveman mistaken for the attacker. No injuries reported as the explosion occurred without harming the president.

Parle Yeutecin Felix Faure Thie Preheh Neyo Er Moore Chimps M. Paure Levaliers-Pertet St. Faure Euple Bert Mort A. Pelix Faure Averee-Lorraine Cologne Sinilar AL Faure Matturrigt ML Faure Francs Mati Ik Dem Petr Republique Francain Ne- Tipe Paris Accaciuy Beoud Gast Ada Y Bern Ind Reiter Catia Yaure

French President Faure Escapes Bomb Fury With Calm

During a public procession a loud explosion struck the presidential carriage. President Faure and his wife remained composed, the crowd panicked, police pursued a fleeing suspect, and officials noted the blast’s violence drove earth and debris toward nearby trees. Lenine and the prefect in the presidential box showed visible concern while the president calmly acknowledged the crowd.

Faure Yack Echi M. Lenine Patter Lone Che M. Faure M. la Call Bole de Bualoghe

Visiting Englishman Warns America Faces Revolution

A British MP, W. Pritchard Morgan of Merthyr Tydfil, predicts in New York that the United States is on the verge of a terrible revolution within ten years unless politics and protections for workers and trusts are reformed. He cites volatile labor unrest, propping up protectionist laws, and the rise of conspiracy cases as signs of mounting discontent.

America New York United Stes W. Pritchard Morgan Lira Mertfiyr-Tydfil Wales Great Britain Yebo Manatectin England

Hayes Sentenced After Embezzlement Trial

Calvin Hayes, an aged commission merchant, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after his conviction for embezzlement. In court he proclaimed his innocence and cited debts and family hardship, while Judge Hazen emphasized the court’s need to impose punishment despite the defendant’s pleas. Hayes, a longtime Topeka resident, vowed to repay what he owed but accepted the sentence amid a dramatic, tearful hearing.

Calvin Hayes Hazen Fhanon Aages Hayes Arcee Hages Pelham Topeka Tent Pelharg Lam Judee Maxen Tard Hayes

Santa Fe Train Ditch Fatalities Near Macon Missouri

Three tramps and a brakeman were killed when a Santa Fe freight train derailed near Macon Missouri. The four-car train, carrying refrigerator cars and freight, reportedly left the track one and a half miles east of the town. Authorities describe the accident as a severe derailment with multiple fatalities.

Macon Sante Perafir Einar Ermity Titolelt

Jubilee preparations fill London streets with seats

A London dispatch describes Jubilee preparations as miles of pine board stands along main streets, with carpenters earning five to six dollars a day. stands are partly erected, electric lighting planned, and box offices opened, while rents and profits hover around speculation as crowds await the procession day.

New York The Journal London Buckingham Palace Piccadilly Piceadilly St. Jamey Street Pall Mall Strand Fleet Street St Pauly Cathedral Thames Cheapside King Wllllam Street London Bridge Beck Pilace Borough Hill Street Borough Tad Westminster Bridge Parliament Street Whitehall Atiles Seatine & Burap Londus Fairy Town Qoesent Te Aale Gents

Alarm in London as Queen's Jubilee risks loom

A New York dispatch notes public unease as Jubilee nears and an alleged plot against the queen surfaces. Rumors claim swift police action against Soho suspects, with possible week-long detentions for inquiries before the Jubilee ends. Foreigners in London reportedly believe the tactics mirror continental police methods.

New York Journal London Faure Saint Tanatle Soho Haw Street Ahéy

Drowned Boy in Denver Pool Incident

Denver June 14 Charles Englist 17 residing on West Colfax Avenue drowned at Broadway natatorium after swimming with friends who could not swim. A diver discovered his body near the four foot area as assistants attempted rescue. efforts failed.

Denver Charles Englist West Colfax Avenue Broadway Nate Tartem Weil Tim Ure Ak Ailekly Broweht Eifarte

Junior Order Convention Opens in Pittsburg

Junior Order of American Mechanics takes possession of Pittsburg for the 17th annual national convention. Hordes of delegates arrive as the event opens with hundreds of members in formal dress and a large city gathering. The order is established in nearly all states, with 38 state organizations and about 200000 members.

Ninth Street Viaduct Demolished by City Crew

Street Commissioner Ramsey led a 45 man wrecking party to bring down the Ninth Street viaduct over Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific tracks after Yardmaster Kennedy and foremen from Santa Fe aided. An engine and a rope were used to topple supports, creating barriers on the tracks and prompting a potential suit from Vinewood Park railway president VanOrsdal.

Tne Ninth Street Santa Fe Missouri Pacifi Ramecy Ramsey Ninth and Atlants Streets Kennedy James Santa Me Ramses Bertts Otar Wark Vinewood Park Railway Hamsey VanOrsdal VanOredal Yardmutter

Committee of Fifteen Should Confer With Frey

President Ripley backed a Santa Fe celebration for Topeka's Fall Festival but no action followed. General Manager Frey urged the Committee of Fifteen to meet, form a sub committee, and start arranging a procession and an exhibition of battles relief, warning of further delays.

Committee of Fifteen Ripley Santa Fe Topeka Committee of Fittes Frey Tangthfe

Memorial Window Given By Class Of 85 At Wells College

The sole representative of the class of 1885 at Wells College commencement presented a memorial window to Mrs Grover Cleveland. She arrived from Princeton New Jersey for the Alumni reception where faculty and alumnae praised her efforts. Howard Watson Gilder unveiled the window, funded by La Purge of New York and supported by Mrs Cleveland’s classmates.

Wells College Aurora Welle College Grover Claveland Princeton M. J Secuity la Purge New York

Santa Fe Route Sells Summer Rail Passes to California

The Santa Fe Route offers first class tickets to San Francisco and southern California for $22.50 from June 29 to July 3, with similar rates to intermediate points in both directions. Tickets to Colorado are camper to and from. The program, tied to a Christian Endeavor era, invites all to visit the Great Southwest, including plateaus and mountain ranges across Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, with Pullman and tourist sleeper options on the fastest daily trains. Apply to a Santa Fe agent.

Lifornia Santa Fe San Francisco California Colorado Great Southwest Coul Newexico Arizona A. T&s

Annexation treaty for Hawaii sent to Senate

Washington June 14 A treaty for the annexation of Hawaii to the United States will be sent to the senate after the president's return. The document mirrors the Harrison era plan and provides annexation without Hawaiian government form conditions, with the U S to assume Hawaii's debt and gain crown lands and other possessions.

Washington Hawaii United States Senate Sherman Jett South Harrison Cleveland Hawai Finance Committee

Camp millionaire James Berry arraigned on wife abandonment charge

Mt Vernon Al June 14 The camp millionaire James Berry was arraigned before Jods Welle on a wife abandonment charge filed by his wife Mrs Sadi Ee Miller Berry. The trial was set for next Wednesday and Berry must post 200 bond for appearance. Berry resisted posting and tore a 3500 bill in half amid a crowd, while friends urged bond and spectators watched in shock.

St. Louis Mt. Vernon James Berry Jods Welle Sadi Ee Miller Berry Tral Berry Bond

Water Patrolmen Suspended Over Drunkenness Charges

Patrolmen Jan S Kesson and F Kidney were suspended by Chief Henry Ateele pending a police board investigation into drunkenness charges. They had been on night duty at the Santa Fe bridge while searching for Wil Henrys drowned body, reportedly drinking to warm themselves after long exposure. They refused an order to leave, prompting Chief Steele to send them home as three special officers took over. The board is expected to convene. sources confirm the charges of drunkenness, with Keston once a blacksmith and Kidney a Santa Fe shopman.

Jan. S. Kesson F. Kidney Po- No Henry Ateele Police Board Santa Fe Bridge Wil Henry Qwen Steele Mesers Hessen Art Bidney Wilson Scelth Police Record Henderson Thare Steete Keston McC

Accidental drowning of Santa Fe messenger near river bridge

Will Henry a 16 year old Santa Fe messenger drowned Saturday near the Kansas River by the Santa Fe bridge. Blythe Withers and Charles Helges witnessed. Henry sank in a current and was not seen again until Sunday night. Coroner Westerfield held an inquest returning a verdict of accidental drowning. Funeral held at Chandler street with Rev. Mallory. interment in Topeka cemetery. Henry was a popular office boy, last seen swimming for the first time at the river. Father George Henry is a Santa Fe employee at Wiesbop4.

Will Henry Santa Fe Kansas River Blythe Withers Charles Helges Santa Fe Bridge DeMine & Penwell'n A. AL Westerfield Charlon Hodges Westerfeld Henry Chandler Street BF. E. Mallory Topeka Wil Menry George Henry Santa Fe Company Wiesbop4

Bribery Allegations Hit Kansas Political Figures

Attorney General Boyle stated he would pursue criminal charges if evidence supported a lone bribery claim by Anat Cy Leland offering $60 to influence the stockyards bill and its publication. Representatives Capper and McNeal implicate Leland in attempts to sway editors of the Mail and Breeze, as the Jaquins measure passed amid calls for withholding coverage.

Boyle Cy Leland Tom MacNest Arthur Capper Leland Supreme Court Mail Breez McNeal Capper Loth Lela Jack Camper Aa Tom McNeal Topeka Bow Houses Mr. Bush Priest Hoys

Severe Sunday Thunderstorms Forecast With Warm Heat Wave

Weather notes predict thunderstorms across the region with warmer temperatures tomorrow. Reports show 82 degrees at 2 PM in Columbia and a record high yesterday in the north. A low pressure center in Wyoming drives unsettled conditions and possible showers statewide. Chamberlain's Cough remedy touted by readers as trusted and widely used.

Jennings Prom Chicago Kansas City Tomorre Columbia

Henry Abandons United States for Mexico Amid Economic Woes

The former wheat king of Kansas and irrigation promoter from Colorado, T. C. Henry, now in Topeka, says the United States is poorly governed and overdeveloped. He intends to move to Mexico, seeking a better climate for enterprise as currency issues and municipal government woes loom. He recalls his rise from wheat fortunes to irrigation schemes and questions future prospects under current policies.

Henry Kansav Colorado United States Topeka Henry Honbie Mexico Colton Howe Vt Himerif Kansig Hin Len Severa Mallon Travelers’ Insurance Company Pd Cie Municipel E& Due Morten Butt Preanne

Airship to Aid Cuba Planned by Washington Forum

A Washington group of prominent citizens plans to build an airship in the city to aid Cuba. They form a committee and expect to raise funds at a meeting, aiming for completion within sixty days. Contributions are invited at the committee office in Northwest Washington.

Washington Sime 11 Comemitoon Tx Elgefty Drebent Cuba Airshin Fund Mis Street Lngurenite

Down From A Skyscraper Demonstration Planned

Chicago readers learn of John Teres to attempt a skyward descent from the Great Northern hotel using a homemade life saving device. A Burlington note mentions county commissioners seeking bonds for a new courthouse to fund county needs by next November.

Chicago John Teres Great Northern Dearborn Street Herer Ermwity

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Francois President Faure Fats de Boulogne Ain Buh Peare Vinewood MR. Frey Clevelands State OF Hawaii McKinley Coal Oil Johnny Aml McNeal Chamberlain Drazcista T. C. Henry Country John Berez Burlington Court Howes Utes Ellie Thomas Eee Tex
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