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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1897

Page

2

Gold Mad Rush Sparks Wyoming Gold Camp Frenzy

News from Grand Encampment Wyoming tells of a gold strike near the Grand Encampment mining area. Prospectors flock to the district, reporting white quartz veins and rich pockets, while experts warn depth will decide true riches. Weather, rough living, and hastily built cabins mark the rush as miners anticipate a booming yet unsettled season.

Farlink Grant Stuore Weller el Dorado Bees Ross Roeking Antew Coli Sturret Flere Maitre Phette River Saratoga Walents Fort Stente Wyoming Liswolehe Mlundike Cripple Creek Boty Carton Hounty Lesitelle Anit Cripide Creche Hivnidike Grand Encarpment Portheaet PorthWest Gheign Praveri United Bistee Lundville Cripple Creuk Allie Reed Colorado Burfere Weston Afr Klondike W Teer Grind Hull Gob

Quiet Rural Wedding Ends In Dark Courtroom

Justice McClintock officiated at a brief ceremony for Eugene Gibbons and Minnie, held in a dimly lit courtroom after nightfall. The groom wore work clothes, groomed in silence as a small procession filed in, witnesses acting as best man and flower girl. The judge pronounced the marriage and the gas light went out, the knot tied amid a scarce audience.

Justice McClintock Hugene Gigbone Minnie Inman McClintock Bar of Justice Mendelesoim Eugene Gibbons Acre Asm Justice of the Peace Olof Ektere Kansas Ave

Train Robbery at Grant Station Delivers Big Heist and Fire

Atlantic and Pacific No. 2 was held up near Grants station ninety five miles west of Albuquerque. Masked robbers blew the safe inside the express car, looted gold and silver, then set the cars ablaze destroying the express baggage and sleeper. Passengers were unharmed, and United States Marshal Foraker sought authority to pursue the gang, believed to be the Black Jack desperadoes.

Albuquerque N. M Atlantic and Paclfic Grants stat_ion Aldrich Grant's En~ Binter HD. McCarty Henry Abel Bard Gallup Sheri Hubtet Brekin Wiis Muljoi Xpress Fre Adel Pikes Express United States Foraker Washington Grant Hinck Jack Gang Mexico Arizona New Mexico Government of Jack Jack Homero Black Jack Gang

Missing Knox County magnate Brown killed in Chicago

Isb Be wea Chicago, Nov. Jeorse H. Brown, a dominant Knox Indiana citizen missing since October 17, is reported murdered in Chicago. He carried 7200 cash and 4000 in negotiable papers when last seen, plus 5600 cash later, with funds from a timber job and a New England firm. Brown, a leading Black grower and real estate dealer in Stark county, arrived in Chicago around October 2 from Champaign, Illinois, seeking to raise 16000 to cover a loan on real estate. no trace since.

Chicago Jeorse H. Brown Knox Ind Brown Tim Trbane Newean Hi Brown Champaign Shire Tineke Stark County

Henry George memorial critique of New York churches

At a Henry George memorial meeting Rev. John Williams of St Han nabas Protestant Episcopal church denounced New York churches for opposing George. He said the Protestant Episcopal churches were under Vanderbilt and Astor influence and that class power in the church kept him from acceptance.

Omane Henry George John Williams St. Hannabas Protestant Episcopal Church New York City George New York Protestant Episcopal Vanderbilts Astors Henry George Wan

Belmonts Ambition and New York Governorship Theatre

In New York several governor candidates have entered the field. Danforth’s faction will oppose John B. Stanchfield, an anti-Horgan Democrat, for the Democratic nomination. Perry Belmont also eyes the post, declaring willingness to make sacrifices to win. Murphy plans re election, with possible term extension if Democrats control the legislature. Van Wyck, on a southern swing with Croker and others, weighs appointees for a future term, including Delancey Nicoll as rumored corporation counsel and Thomas F. Grady for district attorney.

New York Alin Danforth Tisiastiet John B. Stanchfield Ban Eet Tech van Wyck Plong Richard CrokerJohn C.sheehan Randolph Guegenhelmer Andrew Freedman Hichard Croker Hichmond North Carolina Asheville van Wyck Ti de Berry Walker Blissouri Murphy Walker Delancey Nicoll Thomas F. Grady Tor

Currency Reform Plans by Commission for Bank Notes

Washington reports the currency commission will back major changes to finance policy. It favors withdrawing government demand obligations, funding via gold bonds at about 2 percent, and placing gold payment duties on banks. A small bank tax and protections for depositors are discussed to win support. Public acceptance hinges on portraying actions as for the people while balancing bank interests.

Washington Monetary Commission Congress Enowgh Commission Gage Secretary of the Treasury Estes Rombure

Simplicity Itself Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsement

Dr Jennison extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy to digest food fully, preventing indigestion and related ailments. The tablets combine fruit and vegetable essences, aseptic pepsin, and goldenseal, sold by Grugevits, promising relief after meals and claiming dramatic digestive benefits.

Jennison Stuart Mansbali Atich

Cat vivisection spurs protest at Denver YMCA class

A cat was vivisected by Prof Haskell before 17 junior gym class members at the YMCA in the Kutt ridge building in Denver on a Saturday afternoon. The Humane Society urged action, calling the act brutal, with a second planned vivisection reportedly set for 7 pm that night, which they aimed to stop.

Denver Seelock M.C. A Hiskell Association Institute Zyim- Haslui Prof. Haskell Haskell Marge Whitehead The Humane Society Prof

Bachelor Maids' Club Formed in Cape May

A new social group gathers single women in Cape May New Jersey to beat winter ennui. The Bachelor Maids Club adopts a constitution and by laws including a rule requiring unanimous consent before any member may accept a marriage proposal.

Cape May N. J Pew Bachelor Maids' Club

Expedition to the North Pole Led by Royal Society Captain

A Royal Society of Canada backed expedition led by a city captain plans a spring voyage north. The team will seek provincial and federal support, use a Dominion cruiser far north, then land a skiff to traverse hills unaided by the crew. Seven crew plus the captain will undergo strict medical exams at Nobby sults at Olor Bpers's.

Quenec Weys Royal Society of Canada North Pate Pole

Conditions at Muskogo gee Federal Jail Muskogee I T

A visiting reporter describes severe overcrowding in the Muskogee federal jail in Indian Territory.157 men crowded into a 1600 square foot main room where heat reaches 92 degrees and there are no baths or closets. Meals are the barest fare, corn bread and greens, with minimal cleanliness and makeshift sanitation.

Muskkogee Muskogee I. T United States Indiana‘Territory

Denver boards back municipal water works plan in nov votes

Denver voters and officials move toward municipal ownership of the water works. Alderman Clark pushes for bonds up to 500000 to finance the plant, with annual interest not exceeding four percent, while objections about cost of a new system are noted. Also referenced is Geo W Stansfield and Millers Pharmacy once promoting a liniment product.

Denver After Men Denver Union Water Company Clark City of Board of Pubic Works Cty of

Hyde Park Liquor Fight and Exemption of Blind Pigs

In Hyde Park Chicago the Protective Association mobilizes to deter liquor sellers amid a campaign to raise around 5000 dollars to cover ongoing expenses including detectives and lawyers. Judge Waterman hears cases of John Temple and Ailes Temple tied to selling liquor at 4245 St Lawrence Avenue with pleas of guilty, as prosecutions move forward against many more defendants.

Hyde Park Chicago Campais Neuerhouser Une Hirl Waterman Cimfrail John Ailes Temple Bull St. Lawrence Avenue

Lord's Prayer Pin Engraving Sparked by Youth

Joseph J. Young, an engraver, etched the Lord's Prayer on the head of an ordinary pin. He started at the rim and worked toward the center, finding it a challenging task as the tiny letters curved around the pin.

Rowton Jieeph J. Young

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