Murder for Insurance Trial Ends with Life Sentence
Betsy Smith murder case ends in verdict of guilty with life imprisonment for the defendant. Michael Smith allegedly administered poison to his wife and her sister aided with drugs. The jury found the act was intended to obtain insurance money. evidence included morphite pellets and a tele spoonful in water. A Republican candidate pledge section follows, with a political statement by John El Gur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moinés
Betsy Smith
Fort Madison
Michael Smith
Sirs
Smaith
Snths Bister
Lyon Siilth
Gigith
Esiuep
Wee
Mae Fy Dutrow
Shawnee Co
Zam & Coniliiuce
Wade
John EL Gur
Doniphan County Farmer Charles Campbell Dies After Sunstroke
Charles Campbell, among Doniphan county's wealthiest farmers, died at his home near Bender after suffering sunstroke while harvesting. He collapsed in the fields and died within minutes. He was husband to the wife of F. W. Rilott, editor of the Troy Times, and served as executive clerk to the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Campbel
Doniphan County
Troy
Charles Campbell
Campbell
Ana Med
F. W. Rilott
Troy Times
Woles Comet sighted by Prof Huffey at Lick Observatory
At Mount Hamilton Cal June 12 Prof Huffey using a 3 inch telescope aboard the Lick Observatory reported the discovery of a periodic comet at 3 yesterday morning. The object appeared instantly near a cleared field with a short tail under 1.5 minutes long and was observable with the 26 inch refractor, though faint. The comet, first found by Max Wolf of Heidelberg in 1894, has a seven year period and was rediscovered by Spitzer in Vienna.
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Huffey
Lick Observatory
Mount Hurliton
Cal
W. 3. Hiftes
Max Wolf
Heidelberg
Spiinter
Vienna
Tenth Triennial Tickets and July Fourth Rail Rates
Notice lists the Tenth Triennial National Council gathering in Portland Oregon July 7 to 12 1898 with Santa Fe Route round trip fares 60 dollars and sale dates June 30 and July 1 1898. Also includes Fourth of July rate for round trips to Kansas and Nebraska within 200 miles plus Kansas City and St Joseph Missouri with limited return dates. Also notes Topeka school census under L T Gage aiming for accurate headcount to support state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Congregational Churches
Portland
Agent Santa Fe
Grecon
Santa Fe
OW. C. Garvey
Kansas
Nebraska
Kanana City
St. Joseph
W. C. Garvey
Senta Fe
Topeka
L. T. Gage
Board of Cation
Not Pin ing Jokes With Jailers and Turnkeys Miss Babcock Gone
One of the most important witnesses disappears possibly heading to the seaside. John H. Collins endures prison heat and humor with jailers as hearings loom Monday at Topeka. Missing witnesses include Frances Babcock and family. deputies prepare subpoenas for Lawrence residents and Topeka officers.
Social and Personal in Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka society items note Mrs Joab Melvane and Mrs Speed Hushes hosting a thimble party. Tacognite club held a Harmony Ball dance with Roberta Wasson and many guests. Dr and Mrs Sheldon entertained at Hotel Copeland. several members planning trips to Denver and visits in Kansas City Leavenworth Nortonville and Rossville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Ball
Vinewood
Harmony Hall
Roberta Wasson
Smiliy Hager
Vida Wood
Mabel Wood
Agnes Walsh
Anna Walsh
Rose Davis
Grace Noble
Ruby Roark
May Wilson
Octavia Greenwood
Mary Chase
Josephine van Amburg
Nellie Allen
Marie Baird
Mies Haxel Balive
Kansas City
Daisy Sherman
Rossville
Geo. Rarey
Roter VanHook
Clarke Dalles
Pali Dalley
Day Karr
New Club Formed By Topeka Young Ladies
Wednesday afternoon twelve young ladies met at Miss Helen Wilson home and organized a pew club to be known as the 1D. D. club. They will be entertained by Miss Hazel Fossier on Monday afternoon and spend Friday stride with Miss Florence Rossington. Members include Helen Wisi Emily King Harriet Jones Hila Hinckley Florence Rossingtop Jeanntte Lord Marjory Wheeler Hazel Fossier Louise Smith Helen Smith Helen Thompson and Lottie Parkhurst. Mrs ES Thomas visits Dr and Mrs SE Sheldon at the Cope tad. D J Harding returns from Omaha trip. Chicago couple invited by Mr Fox England to summer at his castle in Rooted Highlands. They sail July 16 aboard Campania from New York City. Laura Weidling leaves for Town for summer. Mr and Mrs B Cuttell and daughter Cilia go to Des Moines Town for summer. Ma and Mrs J J Harper return to Salt Lake from Liberty Mo Topeka Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Collins
Lawson
Grant Meade
Jaller Layson
Noolly
John
Topeks
Lake Il Torenoon
Lawrence
Topeku
EM Miller
Dick Hros
Drue
Collins
Miller
John Collins
Jesse Harper
May
Sheriff Moore
Ian
J. H W. Guy
Frances Babcock
Cook
Frances Teahcock
Forther
Tele Pierson
Sum
Jin Collins
Rosa
Lawrence Fernenday
Babcock
Frances
M. G. Babcock
Toneka
Mra. J
Biss
Grace Collins
Henry M. Stwete
Shorif Porter S. Cook
Deil Farhatch
Tim Donoven
MC Jenkins
A. W. Knowles
J. M. Westerfeld
Edwin
J. T. Kinney
W. L. Jamison
Ross
Thane
Stevie
Donovan
Jemina
Tefft
Westerfield Edwin Lange
A.W. Knowles
Shor Br
Harbaugh
Kinney
Steele
W. Jamison
Johnson Jordan
Smoky Row
Mrs. Street
Mra. Babcock
Howard Leonard
Ty Ross Groadhesit
John Col- Beshes
National Federation
Denver
Eugene Ware
J.C. McClintock
A. H. Horton
J. D. McParland
Jessie Garwood
A. Newman
Atchison
Snattinger
Ollie Markley
Tuinola
Indiana
Michigan
Harry BE. Suliman
Nortonville
E. B. Horton
Annie Blanchard
Jutia Chute
Leavenworth
Josie Bard
Vinewood
Hattie Loomis
Juneau
Alaska
Topeka
Barber
Maud Kidder
Kansas City
Daisy Sherman
Rossville
Low Dell McMasters
Lottie Johnson
Marte’ Emery
Bessie Gleason
Seneca
May Aed Ethel Wilson
Mra. Swilley
St. Joe
W. W. Decker
Fred Bauman
Mamie
Lena Hoeland
Chas. Baumen
SS. Stanton
Helen Wilson
Florence Rossington
Hazel Fossier
Helen Wisi
Emily King
Harriet Jones
Hila Hinckley
Florence Rossingtop
Jeanntte Lord
Marjory Wheeler
Louise Smith
Helen Smith
Mixa Helen ‘Thompson
Lottie Parkhurst
ES. Thomas
SE. Sheldon
Cope Tad ‘Mew
D. J. Harding
Omaha
George Hackney
Chicago
Fox
England
Laura Weidling
B. Cuttell
Cilia
Des Moines
J. J. Harper
Liberty
Salt Lake
Job Sunphya
Str. S. L. Courtney
Fred Carson
Pirie Stkera
Manhattan
Harry Small
Mist
Parkhurst
Marge
Srands
Prine
Eeamga
Edna Herwood
Kansas State Normal School
Emporia
Mary Daub
Carbondale
Horton
Charles Wolcott
K. A Ryder
McCarthy
Artle
Georgia
Neff
Fairview
Falls
van Buren Street
B. Chapman
Crand Junction
Etter
Cab Seareaas
CG Lemon
Sirs 3D
Pratt
Ida Ward
Rae Lizzie Conkling
Union Pacific
Kirk Palmer's
Kious and
Munroe
Kens
Dora Brown
Queen Esther
L. P. Fraser
Charles Curtis Ap Zoresh
Mir If C. Berry
Mordecai
Sue Stargaret Sommers
Prophetess
Roosevelt Plan Sees Navy Dash On Spanish Coast
Washington dispatch discusses Assistant Secretary Roosevelt's plan to dash at the Spanish coast via the Canaries to provoke Spain into peace terms. Navy leaders debate practicality, risk, and timing while noting potential political and strategic effects on U S morale and Spain's response.
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New York
Times
Washington
United States
Naval War Board
Roosevelt
Canaries
Spain
Navy Department
Porto Rico
United States Navy
Cadiz
Mediterranean
Port Mahone
Captain Mahan
Columbia
Minneapolis
Camara
Atlantic
War Bond Subtreasury Receives 800000 In Cash
St Louis subtreasury reports 800000 in cash received for war bonds on June 1. Subtreasurer Colonel George He Brault says, per secretary instructions, all applications over 200 will be sent directly to the secretary of the treasury. Rend concert at Garfield Park tomorrow is announced.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Sub-Treasury
George He Brault
Gaze
Secretary of the Treasury
Anderson To Resign Over Auditorium Location Debate
Judge Horton presents Hamilton hall purchase to Commercial Club meetings, with support from T J Anderson and J P Davis while Edward Wilder opposes. The Hamilton hall property valued at 2500 dollars could be turned into a 4500 seat auditorium at a cost under 5000. A sale is set for June 26 with mortgage of 20000, and meetings on Monday and Tuesday will decide. President Anderson may resign if quorum fails to form for Topeka Auditorium Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Horton
Hamilton Hall
Auditorium Association
T. J. Anderson
J. P. Davis
Edward Wider
C. C. Knowles
A. T. Daniels
W. S. Charles
T. J. Lescher
Anderson
Shawnee County
Lescher
Auditorium & Gov
Comercial Club
Edward Wilder
H. M. Phillips
Auditorium
Topeka Auditorium Association
Inwn of
Kansas
Local News Notes and Social Visitors in Topeka
Daily social items list guests and visits, church events, theatre notes, and train travelers. Names include Miss Pirie Stkera, Miss Edna Herwood, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolcott, and others as Topeka society records a week of arrivals, departures, sermons, and performances along with railroad timetable promotions.
Unclear OCR Health Claim From Old Advertisement
Fragmentary OCR text markets a dubious curative claim for grippe cure with promises of rapid relief. Mentions a tonic or pill sold by a drug store, presenting exaggerated assurances and vague ingredients, typical of late period patent medicine advertising.
Missouri Pacific Trains Stop at Forest Park Station
Trains on the Missouri Pacific line will halt at Forest Park station as usual with departures from Topeka in the morning. A round trip fare is offered from June 11 to June 4. For tickets contact E. E Nijors, ticket agent, Topeka. Telephone No. S11. Cantata this evening at Hesalitom Ball.
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Ottawa
Skin Care Ad Blends Promises with Cosmetic Claims
An OCR excerpt touts Pele Gouraud and Ortén Al Cream as beauty products. It markets skin beautifying effects and suggests multiple formulations will improve appearance, ending with a stray term bagman.
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Bagman
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Singer Broce
Muvilie
Eis Nccel
Dyal
Wole
Miss Babcock
Social and Personal
Joab Melvane
Speed Hushes
H. S. Morean
David Mulvane
Dietrich
Fred Preeman
T. EK. Pounds
Gloria Cross
Mary Thompson
Gliie O Brien
Dillott
Virgilie Mulvane
Bliss Lucile Mulvane
Sheldon
S E. Sheldon
Copeland
Bishop
Frank R Millspauch
Bishop Clarkson
Neb
Mea
Dean
J. W. Sykes
Canon
Guy Miner
Jonathan ‘Thomas
Charles Thomas
Faintdvton
Mamie Farmbleton
Anna J. Hooley
Emma FP. Root
Cash
Rend
Garfield Park
Youra
Tuepek A
Kimball Pig. Co
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Union
F. A Lewin
J. & Fulton
A. Maeyre
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