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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1897

Page

5

Policeman's Wild Shot In Nightclub Melee Injures Watchman

A chaotic midnight shooting at the Great Northern bar left a watchman fatally wounded and several suspects fleeing. Witnesses say a pistol blow along with a brutal melee erupted as officers pursued suspects through Madison and nearby streets. one man was identified as Levit o, while others escaped, and the incident drew a large police response.

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Panic in St Louis as tornado scare alarms city

Citizens seek shelter as ominous black clouds roll over St Louis causing widespread panic. Posters from a fictional company misled the public, phones and weather bureau briefings kept busy, and officials urged calm while mothers rushed children to cellars awaiting the threat’s end. One Minute Cough Cure advertised at line end.

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Green and McNall clash over Hillmon case in Kansas letters

Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance why president Jacob L Greene engages superintendent McNall in Kansas over death claim refusals tied to Sally E Hillmon. Greene denounces ex parte actions and demands full voucher records, while McNeal counters the department’s stance and demands evidence supporting the claim.

Green McNall Jacob L. Greene Connecticut Mutuaal Life Insurance Company Webb McNall Filthman Kansas Greene State of Sally E. Hillmon Samme Connecticut Murasl Life Insurance Co Huepee Ensulns John W Tillman Sally E Eifimon Jobs Wo Hillston Walters F Hill Wileh Smith Hilimen Jang Bern JublamMre Rewular Sull McNeil Yong Hitman Agg Scbl Om Utley Elatn Andy John H. Hillmern Bather County Lawrence J. H. Stewart Mm Adden

Inquiry Demands Details on Banquets and Expenditures

A government inquiry requests full accounting of living banquets and expenses related to the jury for nearly eighteen years. It seeks itemized amounts, purposes, middlemen names, and who paid sums to policy holders via Cambers Mutual Life InsuranceCo. The department notes time needed and implies concurrent court functions.

Camberseur Mutual Life Insurance Co Warisis Alain Court of Judicature

Carter Harrison Likely Nominee in Chicago Democratic Convention

Chicago March 1 Carter H Harrisonson of the late mayor family appears set for nomination by acclamation in the Democratic city convention to face Judge Sears in the mayoralty race. Aldermanic primaries and ward primers occurred with light clashes.

Chicago Carter Harrison Carter H. Harrison Sears Ernest Hummerl Daniel B. Donate Cits Willam Toemier Tras Byer Msi Creter ET. Harrison, Sr United States

Boston N E N Assignment in Masses Announces Debtor Liabilities

Charles D Morus of Boston and Frederick W Eaton of South Bridge and Boston make a voluntary assignment to L E Moore of Newton, with Python National bank President Chapin as signee. Real estate in Denver Philadelphia and South Reiches covers debts but cannot be realized now. Monroe liabilities about 10000 and Eaton about 50000.

Springseh Mass Charles D. Morus South Bridge Frederick W. Eaton Boston L. E Moore Newton Chapin Python National Bank Denver Philadelphia South Reiches Monroe Eaton

Making Bad Boys Good in Chicago Reform Effort

Article describes C A Cooper leading a reform movement in Englewood Chicago to guide youths from idle activity to constructive work. He runs the Boys Protection League with plans for a gymnasium manual training and a brass band while aiming for self support and local branch dispersion. Also short medical note on rheumatism cure and a laundry ad snippet.

C. A. Cooper Chicago A. Coorer Boys’ Protective League School of Mechanics Treant Waywards Air Cooper League Englewood

Battle of Giants in Business World Aims to Topple Trust

A dramatic account of a commerce clash between the Standard Oil trust and the Cudahy brothers of Chicago. The piece profiles John and Michael Cudahy, their rise from packing houses to powerful financiers, their allies like Armour and the Swift interests, and their bid to curb monopoly in a high stakes struggle across the Unico market.

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North Topeka social notes and local arrivals

In North Topeka column items brightened by Kimball Printing Co A parade of visitors includes J M Fullerton of Kansas City Cramer and C King train dealer of Plain Wills in town Mrs J M Wilkerson returning from Washington D C Miss Abbie Dearborn of Silver Lake shopped local fills Neale Co bakery ads and bread promotions Mr and Mrs J M Petro invite guests to a St Patrick day party March 17 at Van Buren St Vincent reading circle met at Kansas Avenue church with Vila Trautman honors and Mewhan hosted whist club refreshments served W H Davis plans move to new home Cramer reports road conditions between here and Silver Lake and other town news

Kimball Printing Co Kansas Avenue Fullerton Kansas City Cramer C. King Plainwills J. M. Wilkerson Washington, D. C Abbie Dearborn Siiver Lake Neale & Co van Buren Street North B. Wills Matthews John Cromwell Cincinnati Kentucky- Wan Hewitt Kansas Tent and Awning Company Nebraska W. H. Davis Parkhurst & Davis Charles Dearborn Silver Lake Fie A. M. Petro Vincent Reading Kansas Avenue Church Pichaite Vila Trautman Woodman C. G. Mewhan West Gordon Street J. G. Tuttle Wilson Mise Byrd Watkins E. B

Market Report From Chicago Affected By Government Farm Figures

The Associated Press report to the State Journal notes a muted opening and mixed reactions across markets. Wheat shows cautious decline despite a government farm report. corn and oats see a modest rise as buyers and shorts cover. Provisions firm early but ease with trade, as traders await clearer signals from receipts and export demand.

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Chicago Market Report Summary

Market activity shows mixed tones with receipts and shipments detailed for cattle hogs and sheep. Prices listed include cattle and calves around 12.00 for cows and heifers and various quotes for stockers, feeders, and lambs. receipts yesterday and shipments today noted, with cattle and sheep activity fluctuating and hogs forecast around 300 head.

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Are You Economical Are You Economical Kansas

A brief item from Kansas raises questions about frugality and budgeting in daily life. The short note highlights mindful spending and efficiency in household practices within the state.

Grain Market News From Topeka Area Report

Market notes show steady wheat and barley with mixed prices across commodity lines. Reports include grain, provisions and stock data from Chicago, Duluth, Minneapolis and Liverpool with price cues, government opinions and market sentiment.

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