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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1897

Page

6

Fragmented crime tale outlines brutal dismemberment case

The report describes a grisly murder with upper and lower body sections found in separate locations near East River and Harlem River, autopsy details, wounds to the heart and neck, and evidence of post mortem dismemberment. Herman Nack is arrested in connection with the case as investigations unfold.

O'Hanlon Ife O' Hanon Howdy O'Han Yan Ihairs Corper Secord Harlem Tiker Trank Hanna Piper East Siver Meath Coroser O Hunton Cat Huston

Glicks Seventieth Birthday in Kitimat on July Fourth

One of the most important events in Kitimat on the Fourth of July will occur at the home of former Governor W. Glick at Ateliaga. Mr Glick will turn 70 and celebrate with his family present and many invited friends.

Glick Kitimat Foorce W. Glick Ateliaga Mtr Glicke

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society Evening

Topska society items recount a wedding party dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas with notable guests and an evening on the lawn lit by Japanese lanterns. The column lists numerous arrivals departures and visits of local residents and their families including Miss Charlotte Pues of Denver and Miss Tabble Hazlett of Chicago, plus trips to Colorado and Milwaukee.

Charles Thomas Wea Arthur Cupper CB. Merriam WN. West H.C Ashby George Crawford Brand Mire Walter Edna Senc Susses Myris Joab Davis Lillian Whitélock Grace Weiss Florence Horn Georgiame Wesson WA Wadsworth Fred Robbins David Lakin Fey Howell Walter Smith Joe Morgan Tom Clements Frank Davis Mn Prask Sheldon Harry Willums

Community Scene Notes Include Local Visitors and Hosts

Names of residents and visitors mingle in a social roundup. Mint Nelle Dustin plans a four month visit to Lawrence starting tomorrow. Miss Josie Bard entertained friends with a group including Helen, Bessie, Eunice Curtis, Mrs. McMillen of Hunton Texas, Daisy Starr, Dora Kirk, Morton White, Draper Stoon, J A Stasely, Ray and George Curtin, Nellie Smith of Parsons Kansas visiting Miss J B Calvert. 515 Tyler arrest.

Henry O'Brien Blythe Withers Ed Smith Milt Smith Ed Dustin Jarret Dustin Mint Nelle Dustin Lawrence Josie Bard Bileses Helen Bessie Eunice Curtis McMillen Hunton Tex Daisy Starr Mike Dora Kirk Morton White Draper Sthoonover J. A. Stasely Messrs Ray and George Curtin Nellie Smith Parsons, Kun J.B. Calvert Tyler

Salina State Bank Fails And Surrenders To State Official

Selina State Bank in Salina today voluntarily placed under the control of the state bank commissioner. Depositors will be paid in full per bank officials. Manager M A Waterman, as cashier, took charge. W P Pierce was president. Bank had been below reserve requirements and ignored orders from the commissioner. About 21,182.51 owed to Indepos. at takeover only about 1,001 in cash remained.

Selina Tepply M. A_ Watersin Salina W_ P Pierce

Festital Benefit Draws Topeka Atchison Game Interest

Manager Charles McCabe telegraphed Kan-S04 City Blues pitcher Bevis to join the Pall Festival benefit game in Topeka for tomorrow. A large crowd is expected as tickets go fast and the Fifteen Committee works street sales. The Topeka team plans heavy local support and aims to cover expenses, while Atchison also schedules Friday and Saturday games with free admission for ladies.

Topeka Charles McCabe Menazer Manting Harsult Ubey Atchison Topeke Topeka Atchiant Evarte Coe Loman Bevis Iecteias Jones AlePadden Scale Lucas Hewes Sailor, Brown

Seymour Davis Elopes to Philadelphia Bride from Emporia

An elaborate Indianapolis marriage license filing reveals Seymour Davis, architect of 7 Walnut Street Philadelphia, and Clara Virginia Biddle of Emporia Kansas wed hastily after meeting during her visit. Davis, once state architect, and Biddle, daughter of former Emporia mayor G A Biddle, reportedly knew each other through a lengthy correspondence. Parents expressed no opposition, hoping for a wedding befitting her social standing. Albert Barton, a former state official, travels to Washington to accept a poet position in the Interior Department.

Indianapolis Via Seymour Davis Walnut Street Philadelphia Clara Virginia Biddle Eraporia, Kat Mise Diddle G. A. Biddle Emoparia Emporia Indianapolia R. Long R. F. Stone Davis Lewelling Marmal School Albert Barton Washington Asd Interior Department Congrossman Curtin Barton Republica W. C. Edwards Kansas Avenue Broken Edge Collaude Smooth Pecriesa Steam Laundry

Tremendous Berry Crop in Wyandotte County Kansas City

Raspberry harvest in Wyandotte County exceeds years of output with farmers selling at 75 cents per crate after costs of picking and marketing. Many growers now pick, market, and sell themselves. Some farmers allow others to pick for free and expect spoilage on berries. John House sold four acres to G U S Hovery at zero dollars for the four acres.

Wyandotte County Kansas City White Church Kanes City Kane John House G. U.S. Hovery

Bridge Washout Delays Union Pacific Train Near St Marys

A heavy rainstorm washed out a main line bridge at St Marys Kansas on the Union Pacific, nearly wrecking an eastbound passenger train due at 6:37 am. The train was backed to the Manhattan branch, traffic suspended until noon when temporary repairs allowed limited passage.

Union Pacific St Marys Kan Topeka St. Marys Tess Manhattan Tapeka Allrafic

Manitou Ashore Off Harbor Springs In Dense Fog

The famous Great Lakes steamer Manitou ran aground near Harbor Springs as fog shrouded the area delaying navigation. Captain Allen Meintyr, longtime master of the vessel, oversaw efforts to refloat the ship while other vessels aided nearby.

Harbor Springs Cheboygan Mich Favorite Ona Ping Great Lakes Allen Meintyr Manitou Saint Ble Marie Mac Iacelty Mick

Stryker Insurance Good While School Houses Vacant in Topeka

Topeka June 28 1897 Stryker insurance on Kansas school houses during vacation is described as valid and useful by a Topeka reader who cautions citizens that policies include a clause allowing alterations repairs or enlargement and keeping buildings in good order Even when vacant The note also includes thanks from the Johnson family for sympathy in bereavement

Topeka Kan Siste Friu Stryker Kansas H. Squires Cominithepe

Clerk Browns Last Day At Supreme Court Inannax

Long serving clerk J. Brown retires from the Supreme Court of Enannax tomorrow. He will be succeeded by former U S Senator Jom Martin of To peka under a prearranged transition. F J Fritch becomes assistant clerk replacing Van Toassel Graves who moves to New York with his wife. Herbert Armstrong stays. Charles Morton son of Judge John Morton takes over as copyist. No other changes occur in the new pertinent offices.

J. Brown Brown Sipreme Enannax United States Jom Martin Topeka Martin Similla F. J. Fritch Int van Toassel Graves New York Herbert Armstrong Charles Morton John Morton Henry Wilton Aew

Courts Are Supreme in Weather Bureau Fine Case

Cleveland June 30 officials of the United States government must obey court orders. Weather Bureau official Stockman was fined for missing a witness summons before Judge Ong and jailed briefly for nonpayment. On appeal to Washington, the judge suspended the fine and Stockman will hear from the government. Secretary Wilson advises payment. Judge Ong feels vindicated and may let Stockman off with costs.

Cleveland United States Ago W. B. Stockman Weather Bureau Ong Washington Stockman Wilson

Accountant W J Sings Hurt In Cable Car Crash At Fifteenth

W J Sings, expert accountant, was thrown from a cable car at Fifteenth and Tracy, Monday night. He suffered back injuries described as slight by relatives, while details remain unclear as the incident is reviewed by authorities.

J. Stagg Hart Kansas City W. J. Sings Tracy Stace Ransas City Cass

Resolution Demands Lewellins Removal From Board

The executive council plans a noon session to discuss a resolution demanding the removal of Lewellins from the state board of rntioade commissioners. Governor Leedy and Attorney General Boyle were absent. Boyle is in Kansas City examining the stockyards company. The school fund commissioners will consider purchasing $10,000 in state bonds as ordered by the last legislature.

Leedy Boyle Mt Lawrence Kansas City Stock Yards Company Stryker Lewellins Ms State Board of Rntioade Wmorrow

Market Report Highlights Wheat and Corn Amid Weakness

The market report shows wheat opening firm then easing in July and September positions due to weak Liverpool demand. Corn remains quiet and weak amid hot weather and strong receipts. Provisions ease as yard prices fall. September pork and ribs slip while belly prices drift lower on light demand and ample supplies.

Liverpool Kanna M&ge

Chicago market report mixed hogs cattle and sheep receipts

The Chicago market note shows mixed hog receipts and steady to higher cattle and steer prices with analysts citing bids around 94.00 for steers and varied quotes for hogs, sheep, and shipments. Official receipts and shipments are listed with regional references and tomorrow's hogs forecast at about 2.000 head.

East Ounitortan Texas

Kansas City dairy market brief notes and prices

Market report lists mixed demand for standard dairy items with steady to slow activity. Notable notes mention creamery supplies, white and red varieties, and listed items in a fragmented OCR style. Timothy Beata referenced in prairie area dairy context with ongoing production and price signals.

Lee Prairie

Market Notes and Grain Prices From Topeka

Market gossip and commodity prices from Topeka brokers W A Michel Commission Co and W A Brichner Commission Co. Wheat bids and futures shown, with receipts and estimated futures, plus Chicago market commentary and notes on sugar and coffee trading trends. Continued discussion on market sentiment and trade volumes, indicating weakness in wheat and mixed signals in September contracts.

W. A. Michel Commission Co Siath Topeka Eure Ioago Aneas Chicago Amerion Hesterday Park A New York Ahicare Eurez

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