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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1897
Page
7
Fragmentary text mentions cents per week and monthly charges, average yearly figures, and references to detectives and preservation on application. Mentions a time window between seven and nine o'clock and a place likely in Kansas. The readable items suggest a newspaper notice or advertisement with imperfect OCR.
The Topeka Holiness association met at Wesleyan church with 73 present and adopted resolutions opposing liquor traffic. They condemn Governor Drake for supporting a bill aiding breweries and distilleries, urge prohibition and church discipline, and advocate excluding Drake from the Christian Church of Disciples at Centerville Town.
A farm south of the city reports several cattle deaths and a shepherd dog showing hydrophobic symptoms after a mad dog was seen weeks earlier. State Veterinarian George H. Pritchard confirmed hydrophobia, as farmers recall the dog bite incident and widespread fear grows among locals.
In McPherson a circuit court jury found Hetehecker not guilty after a week long trial. Earlier police court actions involved Night Watchman Daniels being assaulted with a piker in February. Daniels required a month of recovery, and initial charges shifted from assault with intent to kill to assault and battery before dismissal and a new warrant.
Fort Scott residents confront a disorderly house near Kramer mineral well as Dennis Crowley, the madam, faces three criminal cases for vagrancy and running a disorderly house. Crowley posted bond and engaged in a retaliatory complaint against her accuser. A warrant was issued for Fiera Hall, another Kramer client, who vowed to leave town if her fine was remitted. The episode is described as an effort to clear the city of a tough class of citizens.
Ottawa residents report a dramatic incident on Hickory Street where Mrs. Walter James enraged by her husband’s alleged infidelity sprang from a buggy with an iron poker striking at the couple in pursuit. The husband urged the horse forward as the wife, joined by their daughter, chased toward the road. authorities expect the matter to be brought before the courts.
News from Herington reports a Thursday night jubilee honoring RosS Gakford, newly appointed Republican postmaster. Citizens viewed giant crackers, beer, and satirical transparencies mocking figures like AL Rust, W N Hawley, ALM Crazy, and W H Pattison. Beer flowed at several prices as the event featured festive revelry.
The World reports park commissioners refused the gift of a nine foot nine inch Pan statue by Alfred Corning Clark. The large reclining figure was planned for a central basin with a bronze fountain, but officials said no suitable dignity or harmony with Central Park's scenery could be found.
Miss Laura Garten aged 22 daughter of farmer J L Garten residing near Solomon committed death by her own action Saturday by drinking carbolic acid. She had been treated for nervous prostration and melancholy at a Salina hospital. She died within minutes after taking the poison in a doctor's room with nurses nearby.
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