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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
5
Governor Leedy may call a special session before January first to enact Populist principles. Leaders argue a legislative special session is needed to secure reform, including state savings, bank depository protections, and a constitutional convention, with Populists rallying to pressure Leedy and the legislature.
Mile Henry, a brother and a promoter of splendor, died after an overdose of tryin, a month ago after stepping onto the Kansas line. He wrote verses on death and fate, and the text mentions an attempt to ward the train to Topeka. He was thrown under the wheels and killed while on the tracks near Ros- Joseph, Kansas, about six days ago.
The abstract court granted divorce to Freuben Cosad and issued a restraining order against Peter Rucker for alleged harassment. The case centered on a legal separation sought by Mrs. Rucker, described as a colored woman, against her husband.
Reported local voting outcomes show unexpected large minority support for the ticket in Shawnee County and a favorably noted shift in Roseville Township. A change of about sixty photos and roughly one hundred votes is cited, with no final consensus on overall victory.
Sylvanus Thompson aged 45 and Marana Toriis, both described as colored, wed at 2 40 by Justice Guy at 723 Lane Street while guests mingled amid a house fire as a pot of stew simmered. The ceremony occurred as mischief and confusion surrounded the couple and witnesses.
North Typers column items from Hutchins and Burlingame mention Merle C Kine visiting Win Fuller. Notes on Dr Miriam Swift in Burlingame and Walter Spar enlisting with the Twenty first Kanram volunteers for Leavenworth. J MM Morrow to Oklahoma to visit son. Ladies Missionary Society meeting at Mrs Kate Kine on Ener Corwen street. Local social visits to A J Kerry home. Rev Charles Forsamian of Chicago guest of John Nystrom. Forsamam to Ottaway to preach. Virdet club to meet at Miss Dolly Cur t home. new members listed. Shellabarger Parker wedding at Second Presbyterian Church with Lohengrin march. reception notes. The couple to Dent and then Topeka. Parker related to F Kistler. Agricultural notes and local ads interspersed with household notices.
Social and personal notes from Topeka recount the upcoming wedding of Powerd Laws Fouteh of Topeka and Birdle Bi- Pawor Hewson of Kansas City set for Monday evening November 14 at 6:30 at Grand Avenor Methodist church. The reception follows at the Fouteh home. attendees include Topeka residents Mrs F. O. Paperoe, Mr and Mrs Charles Homan, Mrs A. W. Lacey, and Miss Josephine Dietech.
Frederick Starr, a noted anthropologist, plans a dangerous overland voyage with a scientific party from Tonton to Mexia to study indigenous peoples. The project aims to photograph natives and visit sacred caves, despite warnings of hostility and potential military support being refused. The journey is slated to cover a long, arduous route with heavy equipment and 200 pounds of supplies.
Mr Ehen E. McLeod has been appointed first assistant general passenger agent for the Rock Island with headquarters in Chicago. He succeeds S F Boyd with duties in the western lines and will begin December 11 in Chicago, aided by W Thompson. George W Dunn shifts to other duties, with L M Allen taking Dunn’s former position.
Real estate transfers recorded include Swanson to Morgern for 425 Fourth Street Veale addition and Sheeta to Henry Stents at Clay Street Middaugh’s addition. Also Strone to National Life Insurance Co for 500, Macon Mutual Benefi Society transfers, Whyte to Hantey for 85, plus Kennedy to Anne Youn in Billyer’s subdivision. Peace Jubilee Supper at Unity Welty church features program and guest speakers.
Chicago November 10. Prominent railroad leaders from the region between Chicago and Lake Superior gathered to decide on the future of the Central Freight and Central Passenger associations. The meeting discussed amending constitutions, appointing authorities, and safeguards to prevent anti-trust violations while aligning cooperations on routes and schedules. Presidents of the roads will meet in Chicago next Tuesday to finalize the plan.
Philadelphia telegraph reports a Cha semiporary club meeting debating territorial expansion. Speakers including John Hush McMaster and Thomas G. Shearman discuss U S policy toward foreign territories and the Philippines. Edmunds and Webster referenced to question beliefs on conquest and citizenship, with cautions about economic and strategic risks.
A man descends from a train and trusts Prof. Johnstone at rooms on Harrison Street for nerve cure. He recounts reading the palm and foretelling the past, claiming Johnstone cured others and plans a month of treatment costing a dollar for the reading. Dozens travel long distances. Johnstone handles daily mail and replies personally.
A Kansas City bound train pulled into Topeka as Frances Hurst, described as up to date, was arrested for drunkenness and jailed at the police station. Conductor Griffin signaled for departure. a commotion in the waiting room led to the woman rushing for the train and boarding just as it left. She wore a fashionable suit, carried an umbrella, and proclaimed a modern, independent persona during the trip.
Frances Hurst, accused of being drunk after a Kansas City trip, vocally defends herself in a crowd stirred by women’s rights sentiment. A policeman detains her as she challenges gender roles and mocks male privileges, then pleads guilty to the three dollar fine.
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