Topeka State Journal Offered and Address Details
The Topeka State Journal offers daily and weekly editions with subscription terms for daily mailings and a permanent home address in Topeka. It lists contact options including Bell Phone numbers for business and reporter inquiries and notes affiliation with the American Newspaper Publishers’ association.
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Topeka State Journal
Bulldog
Kanuas Avery
Bell
New York
Potter Beildint
Care American
Weather Indications with Mas II II for Kankas
Weather forecast notes thunderstorm potential this afternoon tonight and Thursday. Prohibition era discourse references Governor Leedy and enforcement, with political commentary from multiple Kansas cities and readers.
Judge Thompson Marries Seattle Businessman in Rural Update
The report notes Seneca judge Thompson, recently divorced from his first wife, has wed a Seattle executive. In related items, Will, president of the state agricultural college, and Jota Sherman led a joint discussion on a debated fan question. Als Lyasiy’s daughter, viewed as attractive, was mentioned in passing.
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Kansas City
Judge Thompson
Seneca
Seattle
Buncoed Congressmen Chief Suspect in Mock Loan Scheme
Washington police hold 22 year old W. Gathright a Chicago born lawyer and presumed Texas native on charges of obtaining money under false pretences. Victims include Representatives Sayers Burke and Cooper of Texas Adameon Tate Livingston Henry and Berry. He claimed ties to prominent figures and asked for small loans saying the theft would prove a joke to fellow lawmakers. He admitted it was an easy way to get money with a morphine problem noted.
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Washington
Gathright
Chicago
Texas
Kpowe War Towers
Howard
J. D
Willams
Harvey Bolton
Sayers
Burke and Cooper
Adameon
Tate
Livingston
Georgia
Henry
Mississippi
Berry
Kentucky
Mietz
Githricht
Sam
Sinnott
Concreen
Sympathy for Cuba Expressed by Baptist Women
The Baptist Home Missionary society in Pittsburgh on May 18 passed a resolution of sympathy for Cuban women. Members supported prayer and urged government relief measures, noting Cuban suffering and requesting aid from the United States. The resolution cites about 60,000 or 8,000 women in the area and forwards the plea to Senator Morgan.
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Baptist Mission Women
Pittsburo
Baptist Home Minionary Society
Cllowite
Mor-gan
Alberta
a_ Dias
Womains Baptist Home
Against Luetgert Luetgert Evidence Stains Disclosed
Police report uncovering stains and a bloodlike pattern in Luetgert’s factory sleeping room and near vats linked to alleged murder of his wife. A discarded chisel, acid‑damaged dress goods, and ring fragments found as Luetgert faces court proceedings and two‑day delay granted for further evidence.
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Luetgert
Lastgert
Wich
Mrurder
STI
Tanetevet ‘Eer
Peace With Yaquis at Last Ortiz Mex May 19
Peace conference between the Mexican government and the Yaqui Indians concludes with ratification of the peace treaty. Yaquis yield their lands to the government and relinquish control of a vast area, ending years of bitter conflict that harmed settlers and prompted federal action.
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Ortiz
Mex
Indiana
Operation on Marchioness of Salisbury in London
Journal reports the Marchioness of Salisbury underwent a Saturday operation. Her condition is described as serious with considerable anxiety in London society. Later a medical bulletin confirmed the grave state of the Marchioness of Salisbury.
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Marchioness
Salisbury
London
Marchiloneus
Burchioness of
Pounding on the Rocks off Arcadia in Cape Kay reports
Cape Kay reports say the Hamburg American Tier Arcadia remains stuck on rocks and cannot depart. In Kansas Washington May 19 postmasters confirmed by the senate include A B Cavaness Baldwin and A Barron Kirwin with a glove contest at Crawford Opera House on May 18. unclear lines reference Finderling Roberts and a mixed note about a house.
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St. Johns, N. F
May W
Cape Kay
Kansas
Washington
Senate
Aab Cavaness
Baldwin
A. Barron
Kirwin
Crawford Opera House
Roberts
General Miles urges rust leather for U S Army horse gear
New York May 19 General Miles proposes replacing black horse equipment with rust leather. He argues rust leather is cheaper cleaner easier to maintain and durable. notes European armies already use rust or brown leathers. He warns wet gear stains soldiers’ uniforms and calls for reform despite conservative officer opposition.
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New York
General Miles
Europe
Secretary of War
Gensral Miles
Milea
Miles
McKinley as arbiter in Hartley town dispute
In Hartley near Clayton the Republicans protested Jon Pyne's Hartley postmaster appointment and sent a committee to Washington to urge President McKinney to settle the dispute. The committee delayed returning, triggering a town meeting and a sharp resolution criticizing the president for not acting in party lines.
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Wilmington
Hartley
Clayton
McKinney
Jon Pyne
Washington
Sivine
Shatter
Mckiniey
Missing Battle Flags Found in Washington Capitol
Confed staged flags from three Ohio regiments captured in the war have been located in Washington. Senator Preaker pledges efforts to have them merged with other banners in the War Department building under Secretary Alger. The flags, wrapped in paper and dusty, retain original markings and are identified as Twenty-first Ohio, Twenty-first Ohio State Flag, Fifty-eighth Ohio, and Sixtieth Ohio, with Chickamauga and Harper's Ferry associations.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Washington
Preaker
Capitol
Chickamastal
Harper's Porry
Woman Sleeps Thirteen Days Then Wakes
Tunbury Connecticut May 19 a young woman named Pititia slept for thirteen days with no waking. She later sat up and could take nourishment. pulse and breathing normal, temperature around 100. On January 1 she slept, woke January 17 believing she had only slept a night.
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Tunbury
Conn
Charithe Pititia
Sinder
Debated Prussian Public Meeting Law Reform
The Prussian diet discusses amendments to public meeting and association law by a 38 member committee. Radical speakers critique government policy while Dr. Vor Roetticher says the government does not seek war. The aim is to curb abuse of association rights and ensure government unity across imperial, federal, and Prussian levels.
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Berlin
Prua
Sian
Dex
Vor Roetticher
Interior
von Boett— Deher
Memorial Day Date Set by Wheeling G A R Post
At a Wheeling General Memorial Day committee meeting the Grand Army post decided to observe Sunday May 3 as Memorial Day and to recommend adopting the Sunday nearest to May 30 as Memorial Day thereafter.
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Wheeling
W.va
Grand Army Poste of
Wheeling and Vicinity
Sugar Beet Seed Gone for Experimental Use
Washington May 19 Beet sugar seed distributed by the agricultural department is nearly exhausted with about 10 000 pounds sent to farmers in roughly five states. Seed is issued in small parcels for experimental purposes. Beets grown from these seeds will be analyzed to determine profitable beet production for sugar. Experiments may enable profitable sugar beet farming in many states. Surplus seed is being distributed through congressmen to farmers in flood districts along the Mississippi after waters subside.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Mississippi
Bulls Too Poor City of Mexico Bullfights Halt
The City of Mexico bans a Sunday bet fight after officials deem the bulls unworthy and too tame for admission prices. Spanish observer Hrrique Merito warns bulls from Atenco and nearby farms lack quality, signaling possible stoppage unless better stock arrives. A shipload of bulls has been ordered from Spain to meet the emergency.
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City
Mexico
Hhrigue Merito
Atenco
Spain
Carnegie party makes novel Oyster Bay call by steamer
Greenwich Cond May 1 Andrew Carnigle and Mrs Carnegie adopt a new calling style in Oyster Bay traveling by steamboat Maid of Kent. They chartered a coach with horses and servants, crossed the Sound, reached their destination, and returned to Greenwich this evening. They plan a two week stay before heading to Scotland for the summer.
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Carnegie
Oyster Bay
Greenwich
Cond
Andrew Carnigle
New York
Carnegies
Ail. Creet
Scotland
Henderson Offers Virginia Home to President McKinley
Ex Senator Henderson of Missouri proposes placing his Virginia country estate at the president’s disposal for a summer residence. The 14 room frame house sits on 400 acres high on Virginia hills near Arlington and Fort Myer. The president has not decided whether to accept after Congress adjourns.
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Henderson
Virginia
Washington
Missouri
McKinsey
Congress
Armbassador Hays Bows
New Hamshire
Ar- Meo
Fort Myer
Virginia Hills
Mn Bill
Man claims wart cure by finger technique in Delaware region
In Seaford and nearby towns residents circle a Black man named George Neal who says his finger methods cure warts. Some afflicted paid for cures before he refused payment, while neighbors label him conjurer. Other local items note a South Carolina probate case where Z D Green is jailed for official misconduct and fined.
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Delaware
Seaford
Oil
Polks
Middleford
Here
George Neal
Ue Tech
Neal
Interesting Facts and Figures From Baptist Women Session
The second day of the Women's Baptist Home Mission society met at the Fourth Avenue Baptist church Pittsburg May 1. Delegates worked in committees while a conference of workers filled the opening half hour. The secretary Mrs M G Burdette reported 2085 auxiliaries including circles and children bands. 180 names added to life members totaling 2115. Receipts for the year reached 811,101.65 with cash in treasury 1888 156.08 and disbursements 857,775.41 leaving 3784 cash and 3700 liabilities. Nominations named Mrs J N Crouse Chicago president and Mrs Burdette Chicago corresponding secretary, Mrs W El Rumsley Brooklyn recording secretary, Mrs A H Barber Chicago treasurer with others. Ballot reaffirmed the same officers as last year. Mrs Crodes presided as new officers were announced. an open parliament led the closing of the morning session.
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Pittsburg
Women's Baptist Home
Mizaion Society
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
M. G. Burdette
LSM
A. H. Barber
Chicago
Treasrer
Committee On Nominations
J. N. Crouse
W. el Rumsley
Brooklyn
Crodes
Misa Schuyler
Wil- Mumsport
Jury Acquits Man After Bloodhounds Evidence
Kentland May action closes as the first in this court using bloodhounds ends with a verdict of acquittal. Gee McCurn of Goodland reported a theft of $2 last Friday night. Bloodhounds traced a suspect across Reynolds area, thirty four miles from the scene, but testimony from four farmers and hound owner failed to convict.
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Kentland
Tid
Homs
Gee. McCurn
Goodland
Chalmers
Reynolds
Urs
Sisters Marry Cousins in Double Alliance Pair
In New York May 24 marriage notices report Cecilia Schorsch and Currie Schorsch to Ducoty and Isaac Schorsch both at home May 23 1897. The sisters are double cousins of the brothers and share a family link through parents across the generations. All four youths live with their parents at East Sixty eighth Street. Currie Schirach recently graduated from college.
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York
Schershes
Schorsch-Schorsch
Cecilia Schorseh
Ducoty Schorseh
Lave
Sixtytenth Street
Schorsch “Schorsch
Mies Currie Schorach
Isaac Schorech
East Lizzy Eighth Street
Hi Eatst
Elehih Street
Currie Schirach
Edison’s Cycle Motor Aims To Hide Power From View
New York May 19 Edison at Llewellyn Park West Orange says he halted motor work but believes motors can be marketed cheaply. He plans a motor tricycle for personal use with an almost invisible axle motor to provide sufficient power for hills and he expects to resume experiments soon.
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New York
Wicard Ealison
Llewellyn Park
West Orange
Journal
Lem
Hammerstein Sues Moss Over Police Board Blunder
Oscar Hammerstein proprietor of the Olympia sues Police Board President Moss for 50.08 damages for blander. Papers served at police headquarters by McGuire and Meyer. The suit stems from a May 6 police board meeting where Moss allegedly made a public statement.
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Papera
Blander
Police Board
New York
Moss
Oscar Hammerstein
the Olympia
John EB. McGuire
Maurice Meyer
Hammerstein
Thieves Taken to Troy for Harness Theft
W Clerk and Charles Walker, harness thieves busted after a chase on Grantville road, were transported to Troy Doniphan County to face theft charges. Authorities say the pair have long operated across eastern Kansas, with earlier crimes tied to months past. John Wilkerson led the arrest effort and plans to prosecute when returned.
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Troy
W. Clerk
Charles Walker
John Wilkerson
Grantville
Kan
Doniphan County
Kansas
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