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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1895

Page

3

Diphtheria Cure Sparks University Controversy

Prof Blake announces a salt water solution with an electric current as a diphtheria cure. Chancellor Snow orders a halt until physicians confer, while Blake defends his scientific work and faces university reprimand. Parsons incident reports include burglary and a shooting by a boy who fired at a special officer, with a posse tracking suspects on Baylor’s farm.

Blake Preas F. H. Snow Electrician L. E. Sayre Rudy Ad. the State University Succsaa

Two Corposes In Wacoon Town Drive Wagon Tragedy

A woman in Admire Illinois drives a wagon with the bound bodies of her husband and child along the road seeking home burial. She says she cared for them three days and claims the husband died in the east. Onlookers opened the wagon cover to reveal the gruesome load and the mother pressed on toward Missouri to bury them.

J. D. Jones Abe Minsouri Tham

Moody Goes to Atlanta for Exposition Talks

Evanpalist Moody travels to Atlanta Georgia to conduct eight meetings at a new expo building. He will speak daily through November mirroring Chicago World's fall services. Free sheet music catalogs advertised on Saturday and Monday appear misprinted.

Chicago Evanpalist Moody Atlanta Georgia Mualo’ Emporium E G Sila

Jail again for Joe Lanham in drunkenness case

In a police court session Captain Gardguar and a reporter watched as Joseph Lanham pleaded guilty to drunkenness. The judge fined him 25 cents, with discussion noting this was his second appearance since February. His elderly father lamented the modest earnings of the accused as the man left to raise the money.

Joe Noose Gardguar Joseph Lanham Thia

Hentig Case Dismissal Leaves Girls Missing

The Hentig case was set for Justice Furry's court at 2 pm but the two key girl witnesses remain unrecovered. Rosa Woody and Mia Betts the mother of Susie admitted Susie was briefly home but cannot say where she went. Warrants issued for the girls and they face contempt of court when caught.

Woody Betts Mies F. M. Hentig Furry Rosa Woody Mia Betts Susie Williame Thin Morniit

Rich Gould Strike at Cripple Creek Promises Rich Ore Decline

Nov. 4 report from Cripple Creek notes a six inch bonanza ore streak at 232 feet in Anchorra-Le land claims with assays near 27 240.80 per ton and a seven ounce per ton streak cited. emphasize Keeley institute critique of alcoholism and reform efforts in Kansas and Kansas City with references to Keeley cures and employment recovery.

Cripple Crowks Coronaps

Strike Narrowly Keeps Ground Amid Great Northern Tensions

In St Crown on November 4 a small switchmen crew at midnight defies broader action as Great Northern guards guard the Misainalp bridge. ARU officers deny any effective strike, with trains operating on schedule and on time tonight.

St Crown Mion Great Northern A R.U

Fire injures Josiah Jordan at 31834 Ven Buren Street

Josiah Jordan suffers cuts and burns while fighting a house fire after a lamp exploded at his family home on Ven Buren Street. Neighbors helped extinguish the blaze before the fire department arrived. Chief Witmarth cites $25 loss. Funeral of Weasley Slaughter held at 1317 Jackson Street with Rev Owens leading.

Jordan Witmarth Rae Weasley Slaughter Kauyae City Jackson Street Owens

Kansas Triumphs Over Iowa In Western Sister State Game

Kansas defeats Iowa 52-0 at McCook athletic field in a fraternal Western Sister State football clash. Star backs Walker Outland and Gaines shine while Hamill and Burney key players, Nebraska’s Missouri upset noted later with talk of upcoming November 16 game against Nebraska.

Lawrence Eugene F. Ware McCook Athletic Field Kanga Iowa Kansas Jows Eldridge House Crooks Bur Walker Hamitton Gump Outland Gump Maing Towa Hobbs Kanaas Gaines Burney Hester Shorty Hamill Nebraska Missouri Columbia

Football Jubilee Draws Crowds as Kansas Triumphs and Sets Pace

Raucous campus scene as Kansas and Iowa clash, fans in crimson flood the field. Kansas roars to a 24-0 halftime lead, extending to a dominant 24-0 finish amid slugging incidents and key plays by Outland Hester and Crooks. Missouri Nebraska results noted, Haskell tops Kansas City High School, and bicycle record marks fall at Salina under Lt. Sanvtien.

Tigers Eseults Ganes Blissouri Nebraska Andiro Frank Eberharit Salina Sautxa Kan A. W. Sanvtien Frank Bovrherdt

Cy Leland on local option and saloon enforcement in Troy

A stateside reporter notes Troy governs by local option and avoids saloons. He recalls Wichita’s saloon scene, says bootleggers appear occasionally but are fined, and cites Governor Morrill’s police board as an example of smoother enforcement. The piece ends with an ad for Little Gem cigars and a 5 cent price.

Wichita Cy Leland Morrill Bays

Curious Crowds Watch Vanderbilt Bride Elect in New York

Curiosity swarms Mrs. William Vanderbilt’s residence as crowds seek glimpses of Consuelo Vanderbilt before her Wednesday wedding to the Duke of Marlborough. Rehearsal at St Thomas Church and guards by detectives and police mark preparations amid speculation on the groom’s role and wedding details.

New York William &. Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough Rathsrine Dner Ian Brooson May Goelot Laura Day Daisy Post Evelyn Harden Misa Morton Michelary Winthrop Sian Vanderbil Mise Vanderbilt Tex William Jay Miss Vanderbilt Duke of Marlborough Washington Alen Wuferts Coneuelu Sulward Agiuch President Cleveland Wie House Vanderbilt Consuelo

Railroad Track Laying Advances in Chicago

In Chicago yesterday the Chicago City Railway and Northern Pacific completed rapid track work. The city line began at Thirty-ninth Street, planted many poles, and laid a car track by ten o'clock. A parallel effort on West Portage Street moved a heavy rail procession with thousands of ties and four miles of rails.

Chicago Chicago City Railway Company Tedjangayogua Northern Pacific West Portleth Atreat Washington Boulevard Taylor Strwet Ogden Avenue Sirnet Mallway Company

Pugilists Afraid Sullivan Says One at War of Words

Pars Davies and his party returned from Hot Springs after a quarrel filled visit. Sullivan, ill and weary, laments the fighting show, claiming fear and bravado in the ring as a recent spectacle. Becky Sharpe orphan fund gains $1.50 since Saturday as Lt Gov Troutman donates a dollar. New Chinese minister post seens a change with Liv, ex-Te tal of Su ag, selected as the new envoy.

Sullivan Parsos Davies Jobo John Setectea Yous Washington Chiego Thent Yang Yu Liv Tetal Suxagbe

Wheat Market News Quiet Amid Weakened Temps and Cables

Chicago Nov 4 Wheat for December futures steadied after week of thin demand as spreads narrowed. Northwestern receipts rose, and May prices showed slight gains amid cautious trading. Oats were steady to easy, hogs and pork futures declined on higher pork costs and weaker demand. Grain trade faced mixed signals from cables and arrivals, with political and market uncertainty casting a shadow over what could become a spring rally.

Associated Pree Ta Mate Journal Chicago Dsi Northwestern Guy Lomgegud Falcons Gap Yeatlg Maynard Dannary Tribe Daplo Otticla Garkut Bardiponutigt Clarkme Europe

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