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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1898

Page

7

Telegraph Line Progress Ahead of Election Returns

Wellington scene reports Charlie Dixon and crew stringing a telephone line toward Conway Springs as several linemen join from Wichita. The line reaches the city west limits with more workers expected to arrive to speed installation before election results tonight.

Wellington Charlie Dixon Fam Wichita Ratu Davie Hen Conway Springs Frm Wichita Apienia Conway

Indian Maiden Sold for Twelve Ponies in Bride Bargain

A tribal bride price of twelve ponies was agreed between Atmos Cau and Hesemele for a 16 year old Indian girl from Arzansan City. She was delivered Sunday to Osuny near Gray Horse to become his wife. The girl reportedly attended Cartiele Todlan and reservation schools and spoke English.

Aros Ouage Arzansan City Atmos Cau Hesemele Osuny Gray Horse Ovoge Cartiele Todlan He-se-mole

Topeka Snapshots Mixed Weather and Election Notes

Topeka community notes describe a lively mix of local scenes. Mentions include police matron Thorpe, city marshal, Christmas goods appearing, wind shifting from March to November, and voters planning for the upcoming election with party leaders touring venues.

Thorpe Gradier Topeka Agulrenia Arnal YM Scott Kansas Avenue Frenk Forbes Wakamas Martin Jason He Tock Talaed Chiscet Toneka Olib Fisap Millspaugh Charles Port Scott Girard Police Stauna Prescott & Co Auiin Buxton Bigith van Buren Eeien Phelr Eek Ho Quincy IL Thompson Mankave J. J. Frey Sante Fe Wiley HG. Tolnr Wicnite Tuck Saenugle Ghea Ligtan Logan Pietro Adame Molton Ghem Robert Higgins Pueblo Sinelling Company Ile Jennie ¢. Hamilton Wittinun SN Psasitun Chisrot Tim Betpine Crawfurd Ehime Waa Ishenie Lawrence

Unclear News Snippets From Lawrence Morning Papers

Fragmented lines recount town events on Sundays including train notes at Hume and Rea son Nebraska. Mentions joy at Lawrence and civic decorations near the governor’s office. Major Shreve plans to remove them after election but may defer.

Reason Nebraska Lawrence Sumy Ilie Attersnape Newslore Neweloves Ls Rose Shreve

Boyle’s Protege and the Topeka Asylum Plot

Dr Wetmore critiques Robert Black as Attorney General Boyle secures a position for him in the Topeka asylum. The tale traces Boyle’s poverty stricken youth in Leadville Colorado, his education, and Black’s later return as a benefactor to secure his own place after Boyle’s fall. Black’s rise ties to Boyle’s benevolence and politics.

Robert Black Leadville Young Boyle Young Hoyle Ann Arbor Fort Scott Boyle Black Colorado Topeka

Leedy Campaign Parade Attracts Big Burlington Crowd

Governor Leedy Webb McNall and Populist official A. J. Eastman led a torchlit parade through Burlington after a noon rally. Five thousand residents filled streets and Midland Opera House, with two bands and floats parading past the Forest City hotel as speeches followed in crowded venues.

Burlington Kansey Leedy Webb McNall W. Pinten State Committee Katy A. J. Eastman Leedy Guards Cerringea Webb McNair H. B. Fieharty Leeay Etreste Midland Opera Immetore Forest City Hotel

Effingham Man Drinks Hot Water Wins Race Then Falls Ill

Wil Doughan of Atchison Kansas drank a pint of scalding water to win a $3 wager in a 200 yard foot race. He completed the run but his throat and stomach burned badly, raising fears for his recovery. He works on the Missouri Pacific section.

Railcad Effingham Atchison, Kan Wil Doughan Doughan Missouri Pacific

Life's Lottery in a Fashionable Mansion Romance

A struggling designer Mary Laslie becomes entwined with the wealthy Mr. D Eresby as he seeks to build an elegant home. Cousins and rivals, including Miss Percival and Tom, jockey for status and romance while a plain cousin Polly Las adapts to her art. The lavish mansion reveals schemes, affections, and a marriage prospect amid social scheming.

Mary Laslie Percivals Fang ‘Tom Wanthes Mary Kew D'Kressy Mary Leslie Dave Aria Seb Ave Tom Miss Percival Polly Lesto Mr. D'Eresby Haranls Genewan Mr. Percival Percival LD Eresby Mansion Josephine Eohoe Asid D'Eresty Eurydice Mra_D'Branby Josephine Percival Polly Las Thaddeus Torrington Mr. O'Bready Mme New York

Causes of War In Social Talk and Theatre Gossip

Conversational snippets reveal residents debating causes of war and praising actors like Hamilton Fat and Gerald McSuggins. They joke about quarrels, wills, and social theater, contrasting public interest with personal gossip and a touch of politics.

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