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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1897

Page

2

Logan Jr. Denounces McCook Over Russia Uniform Tale

In Washington and New York reports, John A Logan Jr demands a retraction from General Alexander McCook over claims he donned a czar’s coronation uniform. The dispute centers on who wore a colonel’s or captain’s attire and whether medals were proper.

Lugen Fienerad Taran Governos Alaoder Metros United States Obi McCook John J. Mi. Cook New York Russia Sixth United States Cavalry John J McCook Engrain Washington Ted Login Washingtom John A. Loee Joan J. McCook York Voronstign McChuk Huntevrs Losran Ohio Logan John Dngairt Svetines Sane McCoulk Tuvisia Metoolt Linstr Purigvlia John J. Motoole John A. Laian, Jr Mecouk Tiv Brothar Geeeral Alvenider Elreulilion & Story Cxar Moraine Lee Beriven United States Legation Heri- Ven le Greece

Tramps Fall Into cistern at New Boonewick

Geo Randolph away from home when two tramps tried to gain entry through a side window. One stood on a cover, the other climbed, and both toppled into a 15 foot cistern below. They yelled until morning when Randolph returned and neighbors retrieved them. Tickets to San Francisco via Rock Island Route offered June 29.

New York Geo. Randolph New Boonewick N. J Randolph

Undertaker Charles Carthigh Sued by Valet for Assault

In New York Charles Haven Carthigh, an undertaker, is sued by his former valet Joan Ohliem for assault alleging he battered her employer and damaged her property after a Grant monument celebration. The case claims injuries and seeks damages in court.

Charles Haven Carthigh New York Joan Ohliem Lord Danmvén Charles Timer Chethich Tadelor O'Brien Ram Bee Brien

Deer Jump An Engine At Oakdate Fatal Deer Collision

Deer charged a moving engine at Oakdate on February 15 causing multiple injuries and fatalities among the herd. A farmer fired a warning shot as the train approached and several deer leaped across the tracks. One animal landed on the engine and was killed. others fled toward the woods, while the herd disrupted nearby crops and frightened residents.

Oakdate Tie Tewean

Picture in a Window at Kankakee Cited Disturbance

An odd scene near South Kankakee features residents reporting noises and electrical disturbances around a cottage on Beath Pouiith avenue. Police and bystanders observed unusual activity as onlookers debate the cause and possible remedies. Local figures including P.O. Hutton are mentioned amid reports of disrupted windows and a threatened action to calm the scene.

Kankukee Kankakee P.O. Hutton Fulton

Havemeyer Insurance Policies Worth 150000

New York telegraph reports Theodore Havemeyer who died ten days ago left a fortune to be settled by life insurance. He held two policies valued at 150000 total with the New York Life Insurance Company. Havemeyer paid 4405 in premiums.

New York Theodore Havemeyer Havermayer Sw York

Dr Wiley’s South Seas voyage nets nautilus finds

London May 17 reports Dr Wiley, who left England two years ago for the South Seas in search of nautilus and the extinct dunmonites, has been rewarded with success. He claimed these creatures are trapped by Melanesian nets and used as food, and he built a submarine tank to keep specimens.

London Dr. Wiley England South Seas Ervat Mupouss Melanesian Islands Royal Society

Immense convention to send large Kansas delegation

Topeka will send a big delegation to the Karinus state Sunday school convention at Newton on May 5 26 and 27. The 22d annual session is under the state Bamodaion. Over 355 008 Sunday school workers and scholars in Kansas attended and 50 study shows, each sending two delegates, with plans for a monster rally during the three day session.

Topeke Karinus Newton Auspions Bamodaion Kansas Sesalon

Editors Named for Harvard Advocate Board

Cambridge and Boston editors were elected for the Harvard Advocate including B Sawyer of Boston Harry James of Cambridge Arthur Rut of Rockford and TP Hillows of Hogton. Hutchinson to return by Santa Fe route at half rate May 15.

Harvard Advocate Camytides Muse P. B Sawyer Boston Harry James Cambridge Arthur Tt Tockford TP Hillows Hogton Vnc Santa Fe

Nervous People Promised Charcot Kola Nervine Claims

An advertisement from Eureka Chemical and Mfg Co claims Charcot Kola Nervine Tablets cure nervous diseases and restore vigor. It cites proofs from physicians, offers a money back guarantee, and promotes a free sample by mail from La Crosse Wisconsin.

Charcot Vitor Druegtass Eureka Chemical & Mfg. CO la Crusse Wis

Bryan on bonds and treasury deficit debate

New York May 12 William Jennings Bryan comments in the Journal on bonds and the gold reserve. He disputes that deficits caused bond issuance or gold withdrawals, arguing withdrawals began before deficits and that deficits could even help commerce by enabling bond purchases, with bankers and financiers shaping currency policy to retirement of greenbacks and bond issuance. The piece notes Republican views and possible greenback retirement plans amid currency debates.

New York William Jennings Bryan Journal Dingles Dingley Repit Mena Raney Japan Auxtera Gould Treasury Greenbrcke Congress Secretary of the Treasury Dingrey Poccerda Poseltte & Thil Fingelore Bas

State to care for all Indiana orphans under new law

Indiana through the board of charities assumes custodial control of all orphaned and abandoned children. The plan extends to the entire state after two months, enabling counties to form orphanages, transfer children from poor asylums, and place them in permanent homes. Parents must release rights. records track every transfer and agents vet adoptive homes.

Indianapolis Ind Board of Charities Children's Board of Guardians Circuit Court Board of State Chargies Board of Chaticres Biull Board of State Charities Adlon County Wayne County Allen County Peracia State Board John Smith Carroll Rearent Frankfort Monow Familly

The Siddaris porch curtain and baby carriage sale

An 1900s style ad touts the Siddaris bamboo porch curtain for heat relief and ventilation. It promotes baby carriages from $4 to $10 with health benefits, then touts dining room and cabinet furniture at low prices, noting a large selection and variations in room furnishings.

Woois

Charities Board Prefers “Described” Population Over Degenerates

The board of charities argues it is better to maintain a population described as untraceable by ancestry and potentially embarrassed by their status than to risk a population of degenerates. The statement frames policy as choosing control over privacy in the interest of social improvement.

Wietder Board of Charities

ONE GOOD INDIAN Kingman May 17 sherifs posse chase murder

The sheriffs posse returns from Whitehalls with news that judge Merton was found shot in a cabin at Goldbug seven miles below Parado canon. Morton survived 36 hours before dying. Ab ooto killed on Cottonwood bland in the Colorado river, 20 miles below the canon. five victims’ bodies recovered. Deputy Sheriff Rosborough Jett hy.

Kingman Sheri Whitehalls Ahvote 2. M. Merton Goldbug Parado Canon Morton Abooto Cottonwood Bland Colorado River Canon Rosborough Jett Hy

Piute conflict and pow wow amid tensions along Colorado River

Last night a posse planned to arrest Muuye the Piute murderer amid threats from Waliapin Indians who want to wipe out the southern Piute band. Chit Levy-Levy offered 109 warriors to help whites drive Piutes from the river area while the Missouri River region contemplates price hikes for cottonwood lumber due to flood damage. A social event is announced by the Ladies Society at 603 East Fourth Street on May 13 with free mending and sewing services by Peerless Steam Laundry.

Muuye Chit Levy-Levy Colorado River Ladies” Society LPL East Fourth Street Peeriess Steam Laundry

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John J. McCook John A. Logan, JR Czar Moscow Houss San Francisco Rock Island Beech- Awards Ice Long Island Havemeyer’s Insurance Bryan Bonds Treasury Department Monument Philadelphia Ison Br. Frank B. Martin Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C State Indiana Plon Brothers Kansas Avenue China Arizona Mississippi Valley Castoria Samuel Pitcher Hyannis Massachusetts Pitcher's Castoria Mothers of America Eah Per Centevr Company Chas. H. Fletcher Merch &, 1897
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