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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1900

Page

8

Goebel Murder Trial Opens In Frankfort Courthouse

A large armed security presence guarded the Frankfort courthouse as the preliminary hearing for Goebel murder suspects began. Prosecutors and defense attorneys filled the room while witnesses were seated, and Judge Moore ruled on witness attendance amid ongoing cases involving Powers and Davis.

Trankfort Alliern Thy Gockel Moore W. Ramsey B.C Minkent Bim Atuorteys Datetsee Ars Tides Agfure Prienaers Republicaa Bue Sylere Caleb Powers W. Hectarton Jot Davis Commonwealth Wits Golden Politerurs Powers Yehioh bin Belie Wiltaan Goebel Franuklin Kentucky Chasty Pobyerove Judie Moore Lis Marian August Muninger Wington Cera Dusdap Iesligtor Lillard Bes Guat Waleed Goetel Ronnie Davis Culton Witnesney Pulicoman Wingate Thompson Hutian Yard Goebel Cen Elirieke Tenog Nieet Jobo Davis Merry Howard Dee Armstrong Lomite Ville Ward Nurs Jarrsons Court Rijourond Itil F. Wharton Golden

Kentucky political talks with McKinley at White House

Prominent Kentucky Republicans including Cowan Roberts and Marknall met President McKinley to explain the state’s political situation. They stated they sought no federal troops or congressional inquiry and described a February 21 agreement guiding final court actions, with parties prepared to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.

Washington Macah Andrew Cowan Louisville J. Roberts Texington Leader John Marknall Taylor White House Kentucky McKinley Ench Jows Appeble Supreme Court of the United States Tolow Thie Mateen Court of Appeals Supreme Court of the United States Kodera Eupreme

Victim of Smallpox Reported in Local Area

A garbled early report notes a colored man named Blijah Hing of 1165 North Festerkon vicinity diagnosed with smallpox. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the notice references virulent infection and the need for medical attention and containment.

Blijah Hing Wright

Dry Goods and Drapery Listing From Local Store

A partial ad lists dry goods items including Porcher Laces, edgings and drugs with about twenty styles. It notes fabric widths from 104 inches and prices per yard, plus ready made drapery items with spring rollers and brackets.

Crown Brand Men s Worsted Pants at Four Dollars

Readable ad notes Crown Brand worsted men s pants priced at $4.00. Claims equal to any $5.00 rival with perfect cut and pattern options. Promises abundant selection at the lower price.

Crown

Youths Cassimere Suits Priced at 6.00

Neat dark check cassimere suits in youth sizes offered at New Model's price of six dollars. Suits described as well made and trimmed with a perfect fit and a big value.

D. B. West Atyle Kansas Avenue

Handsome Worsted Suits Offered at 12 50 the Best Value

A brief catalog note promotes men's handsome fancy worsted suits at 12 50 with latest styles and single or double breasted vests. The Avenue line shows 15 00 but these suits are pitched as the best value.

Saturday Bargains in Our Shoe Dept in Topeka

Our shoe department advertises Kid Oxfords in black and tan, with wide range of styles and sizes at affordable prices. Includes ladies leather slippers and dress shoes for men, with mentions of new stock, wide widths, and assorted heel and top options.

Topeka

Saturday Night Goods Advertises Variety Items

A fragmented sale listing shows items for sale including umbrellas in red and black, tinted paper and envelopes, colored tapes, talcum powder in patent tins, lace shelf paper, girl outfits and vests, and Woodbury’s Facial Soap priced at drugstore rates. The text imitates a vintage newspaper insert with multiple prices and colors noted.

Sweetheart's Disappointment Ends in Tragic Death

A young colored girl from North Topeka, disappointed by an Inca Tove romance, moved from Omaha to marry Gerree Morris. After learning of her lover's marriage to another, she returned to Omaha, took poison, and died. Janitor Toliver Bird recalls she was an optimistic girl who sought marriage. she had worked for C. C. Baker.

Lon Clayton Hye North Topeks Oiatu Topelst Omaha Gerree Morris Mara Nore Miser Omni Toliver Bird Howke Toye Mr. Hird Morris C. C. Baker States Signal Service Charles Dean Kimball Fthode Island Republican Charles H. Kimbill Parsons Unite Congress Kansas Santa Fe Company Santa Fe Union Pacific First Ward North Topeka Railroad Company

Barrett law challenged in street improvements case

Indinazpolia March 2 The Barrett law for assessments on abutting private property for street improvements is declared unconstitutional by Judge Baker of the Tofleral court The decision follows a injunction against the Warren Bennett Asphalt Paying Company case in Marion The ruling cites taking private property for public use without due process and questions the legality of assessments after improvements are completed Also notes a prior related case in California and mentions gas works explosion and a night watchman incident in recent news.

Indinazpolia Ind Baker Tofleral Court Jarmex Charles Marion Warren-Benlatt Asphalt Supreme Mourt Caltech

North Topeka Notices and Local Happenings

Local column items report millinery openings, residents moving, visits and travels to Iowa and Manhattan, and social events. Announcements include Mrs Courtney’s grand millinery display, Miss Wilson’s hotel gathering, and a civic note urging rail bridge safety improvements and a local improvement society to aid North Topeka infrastructure.

Governor Stuenenberg Testifies On Arrest Authority

Washington March 23 Governor Stuenenberg of Idaho testified before the Coeur d Alene investigation, stating arrests before his proclamation were under his authority. He said responsibility for arrests lay with General Merriam, discussed prior to a disorder scene, and noted he could act beyond state lines if needed. The hearing featured tense exchanges over the permit system and alleged conspiracies among mine owners, with a noon recess taken.

Washington Stuenenberg Idaho Coeur d'Alene F. C. Robertson Chartres Merriam Shoshone Stuenenbergy Chateran Hull Corbin Haji Wavetmar Robertson Moncow Cheney Stizer Hull Bir. Sulger Bluenenbere Hays Oirgon Tto Lyons Tibet-Pootman

Shawnee County Juror Fees Dispute Inquest Case

The Shawnee County board sues to determine juror pay for an inquest into Walter Ruof's death. Carter, a juror, sues for an extra dollar beyond the $1 per day allowed, arguing the law does not specify a daily rate but a per inquest fee. The county contends the $1 daily fee covers all costs, while jurors seek higher compensation and costs.

Board of County Commissioners Shawnee County Te M. Carter Tha Walter Ruof Abothey Fogas Carter Tae Fpoean

Festival Meeting Sets Plans for County Fair Grounds Ride

R. & Jonrson, chairman of the Commercial club fall festival committee, calls a meeting next Monday evening. The committee seeks action on adding a horse rate to the fair grounds project. Members listed include FR. S Janson, chairman, C$. Mmunseed, Jobei Mulvans, Steis JH Foster, detin Pe Medastus.

R. &. Jonrson Comercial Club FR. S Janson C$. Mmunseed Jobei Mulvans Steis JH Foster Detin Pe Medastus

Promoter Plans Vinewood Park Electric Rail Line Near Topeka

Reports from Topeka detail J Drew land and George J Kinsinger of Kansas City promoting a suburban rail project to Vinewood Park. They discuss upgrading old lines, testing gasoline motors, possibly switching to electricity, and rebuilding the road with new rolling stock. Towne in Duluth advances on the silver report. other items include social chatter and unrelated quips from Chicago and Philadelphia papers.

Vinewood Park George J. Kinsinger Kansas City Checse Belvue Addition Mr. Kinninger Kantat City Ginnapelle Kansas City , Lawrence & Topwica Etec Ih 1

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