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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1897
Page
6
Dress Skirts in Checks and Linen Styles Offered
In our Suit Department there are four dozen dress skirts in checks of various colors and sizes and plain black serge, offered Wednesday at 1.75 each. Also linen and duck skirts on display with values at 1.00, 1.25, and 1.50 each.
Samuel Scott Takes Carbolic Acid and Dies
Samuel Scott a veteran of hard times ended his life yesterday afternoon by taking carbolic acid in a room at Ohio House. The note left to his sister in law Corinne Corrine Luvett expresses despair over poverty, work, and future, begging for help and urging his sister to seek his relief. Coroner and undertaker inquiries followed, with burial plans to Foster's cemetery and relatives bearing the funeral expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamuel Stott
George
Coralie
O Hio
Firth
Medien Stypeie
Fife
Cebele
Ohio
Huns and Enposed A Room of Prupeteter Holum
Beluws
Boott
Gifeluck
Mir
Scotteweom
Cotes Westertizia
Diesel Howlevard
Coruner
Aia Fiilowa
Ilaerid
Mt Howe
Secon
Perwion
PH. Coney
Ae Lane
Updecraft
Tiprin
Mamow
Solrest
Olwinbin Ladew
Sam Scott
George C. Corrine
Shion
Landertaker
Corning
Uncle Sam's Money in New York Examiners Count Treasury Funds
Washington, stewards begin official inspection of the United States through a new corps to inspect and count vast sums of paper money in vaults. About 100 workers will be employed to examine denominations and tally assets, a process expected to last weeks. Morgan's bondman will not be relieved until counting ends and all funds are accounted for, with large transfers anticipated to Roberts.
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Washington
Rahets
New York
Treasur
United States
Gage
Mic. Morgan
Bondamsen
Morgan
Bis Bredecesmar
Roberts
Professor Chieneo Torre Disappears with $5000
Mrs Torre reports the disappearance of her husband Ramon Torre, chancellor of the Spanieh ronzulate la Chienea and Spanish professor at the Berit school of languages, taking $5000 from his home at Congress Street and leaving his wife destitute. She suspects his departure involved his young woman pupil. a note from him says he is going to Mexico.
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Chieneo
Ramon Torre
Sobie
Mexicco
Sanim Barbara
Cal
Social and Personal in Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka society and visitors share social events and greetings. Mrs George W Crane hosted a six o clock gathering honoring Men H Page of Denver with numerous attendees including Mrs H J Page Med W A Peffer and Miss Char lie Page Noten. Guests note frequent travel and summer plans for locals and guests with engagements at Woodlawn avenue and Gray park.
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George W. Crane
H. J. Page
Denver
W. A. Peffer
W A. Peffer
Harry Noble
Geo. B. Palmer
Silas Hain
Charlie Page
A. W. Wilkins
Danville
Mia
J. M. Tor- Senha Sete Femietey
Joe Das “Axeries
Sith
Mary Barnes
Colorado Springs
Nina
May Thomas
Chicago
Lailie Corning
H.C. Linn
Clemma
Washington
Linn
West Sixth Erect
George Park
Woodlawn Avenue
C.J. Brown
J. Page
Charlotte
Fred Merisheimer
Leon Brady
Colorado
Kansas City
Roberta Akers
Olive Gundry
Geores Beles W
Panl Mulvane
Priday
Asiag
Ethel
Prank Merwin
Miller
Leeds
Bee
Topeka
Young People’s Society of Unity Church
Gray Park
Mianis Dalley
Mize Pearl Sampte
Herome
Perry
C. T
Atle Ldllian Hatfield
Valley Filta
Wil Hascock
Lawrence
Otis Alien
del Merwinly
Kanass City
Willan Eberle
Jean Wallace
Meriden
Georgette Brooks
Manhattan
Cam Finch
Los Angeles
Mike Benn Acney
van Buren Street
C. @. Strait
Gusele
Cal
Mea T
Doran
Goloradlo
Mia Jemnnie Hayes
Nellie
California
Anna Criné
Osage City
Sty
Adame
S. T Fulton
Sirs
WF. Roehr
Helen Whl
Mise Fussett
Dua Lea
Pearl Cbatham
Florence Creer
Alice Atwood
Exiith Snyder Rafe
Beulah Lee
Daley Smith
Braily Go
Alena Church
Ada Ward
Mary Buorkley
Mary Cook
Edna Floyd
Eden Crane
Daley Garretson
W. J Miller
Ethel Jewell
Lalu Turnsham
Alma
Leadville Industry Destroyed by Raid on Gambling Houses
A Leadville, Colorado raid under district court orders by deputy sheriffs seized over $1,000 in gambling tables and implements, closing all gambling houses. Proprietors were arrested, ending a long standing local industry. A subsequent Wisconsin arrest warrant case is noted with Governor Leedy involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Col
Tudee Owers
District Court
Combine
Rar
Sentencing in Leavenworth mail fraud case ends
The United States District Court at Leavenworth overruled motions for new trials in the Thomas H. Bain A M Ridson and T H Day cases. Judge Foster sentenced the defendants to three days in jail and a $1000 fine. The judgment, based on mail fraud, will be appealed to the Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Eidson
T. H Bain
United States District
Foswr
Thomas H. Bain
Br A. M. Ridson
T. H. Day
United States District Court
Leavenwort
J. G. Waters
JK Cubbinon
Kanne City
Foster
Eaze
Giroult Court of Appeals
A. M. Hudson
J. #. Culver
Exaparis
Explosion Wrecks Scranton Block. Fires Start
A dynamite blast in South Scranton wrecked Leon Olchofsul’s business block and two double dwellings owned by Bim, injuring Olehofaki while he saved his wife. Windows blown, plaster torn, fires started. total loss around 55000 with several residents injured including a child and a baby nearly suffocated. The cause unknown, some blame enemies amid local disputes and Catholic congregation tensions.
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Scranton
South
Leon Olchofsul
Bim
Michiel O'Hara
Dichorski
Olehofaki
Doplorful
Mirhan Joyce
John Klets
Carlisle in Court Seeks Against German National Bank
Louisville judge hears A J Spockert suit against the German National Bank over fraudulent conspiracy tied to the defunct Toul Ville Deposit Bank. Attorney Carlisle argues receiver must join. judge adds receiver as party and transfers case to the U S court, backing Carlisle.
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Louisville
Tohn G. Carlisle
Law and Equity Court
A. J. Spockert
German National Bank
Toulville Depoult Bank
Louisville Deposit Bank
German Nationa Bank
Depowit Bank
Toney
Mr Dodd
Plaintff
Yeas
Dodd
Carlisle
Coal Barons Win A Point On Coal Duty Rate
The Senate committee on trade fixed the duty on coal at 6 cents per long ton. The rate applies only to coal shipped from countries that do not impose a higher duty on American coal, primarily affecting Canada. Senators from coal producing states opposed lowering the rate below the committee’s originally proposed level.
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Senate
Tom Wasyington
Trume
America
Canada
Amer
Tom Ochiltree in Critical Case in Washington
Colonel Tom Ochiltree of Texas, once a national figure, lies dangerously ill at Chamberlain's hotel in Washington D C for three months with organic disease. He has undergone several operations as he regains strength for an upcoming operation to seek permanent relief. Notices include funeral arrangements for William Hinckburn Slater and a lodge meeting. The Teneterry Cough Syrup is advertised for colds and consumption.
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Washington, D. C
Tom Ochiltree
Texas
U.W
UT. W
Inis
William Hinckburn Slater
W. B. Whith
Emueller
North Topeka Social Notices and Personal Visits
North Topeka community notices list residents traveling to Los Angeles and Manitou, California, and visits with family inSt. Louis, Oakland, and Denver. It notes funerals, gospel meetings, school class events, and a 40th anniversary party with many local attendees and a long list of guests and hosts.
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Kan. Ave
John Bryant
Logan Street
Los Angeles
California
Biss Mattie Sherburne
Grantville
E. P. Ewart
MM. Sherburne
Luton
J. Mi Sherburne
Polk Street
Bramie Baird
St. Xavier's Convent
Chicago
Mr. Kraus
Henryton
North Side
Kraus
North Topeka
Sly
Ellie
Kaneus
Smith
L A. Wilson
Tompkins
Bisson
Fred Tompkins
A.J. Kane
Dolman
Manitou
Leora Morrow
Oakland
San Srao- Clece
A. G. Alderman
Christian Church
Carbondale
EB Akeroyd
Ohio
George Stoker
Quincy Street
Gaughin
Aint Freeman
Colorado
IR. Maupin
East Laurent Breet
St. Catherine
Mira
Sulla Wale
Arpes Blekell
Ove Courtrieht
Nelle Jones
Bertha Wiser
Sophia Bean
Mary Etuirfine
Lowi Bletoner
Lassie Altman
Minnie Reed
Nellie York
Mabel Skinner
Ollie McNeun
Jodie Pratt
Delfin Chipman
Mrs. Wicer
Musare
Red Short
Charlie French
Tancela Rlhat
Grorge McCarter
Will McNeun
Arthur Janatind
Jenas Carter
Churd Shields
Lindsay Beehtel
Will Bacon
Walter Ogden
Walter Skinner
Wul Kistler
Powley Electrocution Ends Wife Murder Case at Auburn
Robert J. Powley was electrocuted at 11:25 PM for the murder of his wife at Niantic Falls, New York. He had been released on own recognizance after prior trials for criminal assault and an earlier attempt to harm his wife, with his defense noting head injury and sunstroke.
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Robert J. Powley
Auburn
Powley
Ninanta Falls
Trowley
Pied
Polk Street
David Love
Pennsylvania
Oxford
Miami University
Chile Infantry
Santa Fe
United Presbyterian Church
Huntoon
Polk Streets
R.A. Evans
Italian boy blindness from peppermint spirit in Vermillion Lake region
Washington June 2 Italian Sewat at Lapointe agency in Wisconsin reported two cases of blindness after consuming peppermint essence as a whisk for drinks. Victims were John Ski and Otter. Authorities seek transfer to St Paul for treatment. Obituary and political note follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sewat
Lapointe Agerd
Wiatconkin
John Ski
Ited Otter
St. Paul
Court Oath Refusal Delays Case In Morning Session
In Atchison court Grace Eilc ington case, seven men stood for swearing. Haden Dankard refused to take the oath, Haldeman swore in, and Judge Atchison administered the oath for him. Disorderly conduct charges were filed against George Edetme as officers noted the scene and nearby disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haldeman
Atchison
Grace Eilcington
Liex
Mr. Waldeman
Trist
Hanteman
Kanes Aventis
Sullivan Breaks Training Rules in White Plains Spree
The Journal and Advertiser reports John L Sullivan broke training rules during a walk through White Plains Sunday night. He drank heavily and was put to bed, with trainer Muldoan dispatching him to training quarters. Sullivan expresses remorse and intends to resume training Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
John L. Sullivan
Journal and
Muldoan
Sullivan
Hlasetelr
Strane
Hinyelt
Bia
Police ban boxing exhibition in Brooklyn on July 4
Brooklyn police superintendent Melorivey announces he will not permit the Bob Puudimenon versus John L. Sullivan exhibition at Ambrose park South Brooklyn on July 4. He cites state laws on boxing and the lack of proper licenses despite prior theatrical permits.
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New York
Melorivey
Brooklyn Police
Bob Puudimenon
John L. Sullivan
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Pot of sand specimen sparks Paris bombing fear
A sand filled iron pot found near the Place de la Concorde statue prompted early alarm of anarchist activity. Investigators later ruled the device a hoax, while a note from a grieving woman thanked her husband and friends for support after a recent tragedy.
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Paris
Strasburg
No Lottery At Tia Juana
Washington reports the Mexican government denied reports of plans to establish a private lottery in Tia Juana and California. Officials say no such provision exists and no approval was granted. The note clarifies recent insinuations about American citizens and a commission seeking to organize a lottery.
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Tia Juana
Washington
Wuuniey
American Citigena
Marillite Newwerk Tin Juanes
Herriters
Califorsia
Ite Tezatiun
Moxie
California
Bristow After A Record Washtegtan Quest
The text appears to report a person named Timetow aiming to set a record and seeking a mime republicent within a time frame around late March. It notes a starting point near 5:00 pm and mentions earnings about 2,000 pounds monthly. Several place names and counties are listed as contemporaries or figures, including Aurora, Chyud county, Teurbun, Graton, Cloud county, Saline, Miller, Crawford, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtegtan
Joe Timetow
Orion
Wera
Aurora
Chyud County
Dandaraw
Bein
Graton
Cloud County
Saline Eenteeiey
Miller
Gheta
Marshall County
Crawford County
J. We Buteman
Sinmerfield
Mtansiadl Coun J. FL Murghy
Pick's Umbrella Highlights National Elks Delegation
In Topeka a July event signals a national Elks convention in Minneapolis. Will Bailey Purple Umbrella and Mr Smith lead a to Minneapolis delegation with Tepeka Elks and Kinase City members likely joining Benith. White riders and purple emblem umbrellas mark the symbolic display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Minneapolia
Wal Smith
Tillet Duncer
la Revimwet Topeka
Niceta
Minneapolis
Mipn
Toptha
Benith
Tepeka Elks
Delentiia
Minniapelin
Phoy
Eites
Roads Wiped Out In Heavy Wisconsin Downpour
A severe rainstorm in Wisconsin caused widespread damage and washed out roads near Amherst and surrounding areas. Flooding delayed transportation on the main routes and hindered travel through Central region towns as closures persisted into the late hours.
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Wisconsin
Waupmien
Amherst
Altgeld for Congress Crowds Spur Cooks Pine Garden
Washington June 29 ex governor supporters plan his run for Congress. Edward D Drake Republican, last election winner, is backed to succeed John Breidenstad. P H L Dotan treasurer of the charities wing, Salina residents and local politicians discuss the party slate. Dolath declines any appointment if pressured.
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Washington
Juin
Edward D. Drake
Otner
Amine O
John Breidenstad
P. HL
Dotan
Hug Teen
Salina
Polltichina
Sinin
Iite
Dolath
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