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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1897

Page

3

Quarantine Violation Charge in Coffeyville Livestock Board Meeting

In Coffeyville on November 1, the Livestock Board discussed 22 head of cattle at Caney, including actions by board members and details of prior enforcement. The meeting touched on taxation and enclosure issues related to cattle handling and regulatory compliance.

Coffeyville HeneGes Vie Les Andries Five Stodkecaminedin Kingston Jamaica Santo Domingo

Outline of Tort Law Test Before Supreme Court

Attorneys Geral Boyie for the state and WL o. Peery for Che pie appeared before Judge Hi iannis at Girard regarding a case about restraint on commerce and mandatory subenistration of facts. The hearing was set for next month. The court will consider issues of civil procedure and store conduct in relation to the law on gaging amine and liverip.

Geral Boyie WL O. Peery Karis Hi Iannis Girard Lund Pam Supreme Ehurt

Bank Robbery Planners Escape After Failed Casing

A trio led by Arnourddie and Mick plotted to cash forged checks at Armourdale Bank. The suspects fled after being confronted by a clerk and police were notified. No trace of the alleged getaway car or the men remains.

Arnourddie Nulu Iameltiy Armourdale Bank Rick

Banker pleads guilty to revealing funds at insolvent bank

A May report from Lavine notes an officer's involvement in a case where a banker admitted guilt after being found to have unearthed money from an insolvent bank. The warden Candis and other officials were mentioned in the proceedings.

Dlearenwerin Bersut Iu Lavine Mooney

Emporia Grocer Refuses To Pay Occupation Tax

J E W Marver of Carver and Son grocers in Emporia Nevada faced a $7 annual occupation tax payment after brief police court proceedings. He was found guilty and fined $5 with costs, an appeal noted to the district court. The defense argued constitutional issues centered on tax validity.

Emporia Nev W. Marver Frial Carver & Son Carver

Mrs Buerman Convicted in Murder Trial

In the trial of Mrs Anna Hucerman for the murder of her husband Lawrence Fury, the jury found her guilty of murder in the second degree. The defense argued insanity, and the evidence was strongly contested.

Lawrence Anna Hucerman Tee Fury

Discharge Hearing Opens for Bank of Lebald 4 Fisher Assignee

Abilene reports show the court largely granted discharge for the assignee of the Bank of Lebald 4 Fisher with about 20 percent dividends paid and real estate assets reduced, including two western Kansas lots valued at 26 dollars. Pensions announced for several individuals. federal prisoners escape in Wichita area. Santa Fe railroad port activity noted. Lyon County water shortage reported with Braner's pond dry and streams depleted.

Abilene Bank of Lebald Fisher Mosdy Gietrich Ptane

Carelessness Causes Her Death Firewarda

Carelessness leads to a fatal shooting of Mrs B Dunncan with a baby killed by a butcher as events blur. The article mixes local notes from Carelessness and Lawrent about committee names, gown purchases, prison news, and weather, with a stray item on a copperhead bite and life insurance figures. The tone reflects a late 19th century paper's cluttered roundup of local items and mis-typed names.

Z. F. Younes B. Dunncan Young Denyune

Role of a Fireman Newport Ed

A garbled article notes a fireman role in Newport with references to Vanderbilt and a fatal blaze. It mentions Burns and funeral rites, and lists various names and places amid a chaotic narrative of events and ceremonies.

Whitcomb Ritey advance sale at G W Stansfield store

The notice announces advance sale of seats for James Whitcomb Ritey at the drugstore on Karess Avenue. It mentions De-Wits Witch Bagel Salve for piles and ailments. Administrators finish Trumbull art stock appraisal and sell goods at below cost.

Whitcomb Ritey James Whitcomb Ritey Akeley G. W. Stansfield Karess Avenue Trumbull

Railroad News Sets Date For New Passenger Agreement

St Louis November 11 The conference of southwestern passenger managers has revised the articles of agreement for a new passenger association. The agreement will take effect December 1 when signed by executives of the member lines. Rules for officials and employees will be drafted to fit the pact. Through ticket commissions for agents on connecting lines will be considered and a rates schedule adopted. Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf is not a member. The aim is unified management and traffic withdrawal during the transition.

St. Louis Setshin Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf Rulrow Hew Association Prevent Agreameota

Rock Island extension toward the Gulf under renewed study

A Dallas News dispatch from Beaumont reports renewed interest in extending the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway from Fort Worth to the Gulf. A board of trade letter from a Beaumont contact notes director factions, debate over Sabine Pass versus Galveston routes, and that legal and financial steps to start the line are being arranged though no board action yet.

Gulf Dallas News Bisumimi Chicago, Rock Island and Pacife Wort Worth Renumont Sabine Pass Galyrsian Neway Board of Trade Beaunint Beale Toon Chicago Mike Commercial Club Dallay Beaumont

Wabash to change schedule and sleeper service

The Wabash Railroad announces a November 14 timetable change introducing a line of through sleepers between Kansas City and Buffalo via St Louis and Toledo. A new Detroit departure at 10 30 p m and through service from the Missouri River to the east via Hannibal are noted, with trains to Buffalo via Kansas City and Buffalo arrival times detailed.

Kansas City Buffalo Kassas City St. Louis Toledo Nu 1 Petroit Chicago Missouri River Hannibal Rabeas City

Tour of Mr Whitehead by Santa Fe officials

General Auditor Hu Wonehead and Assistant Secretary Dr Deming traveled the Santa Fe line to Topeka yesterday en route to California. After California visit, Whitehead will tour Texas and inspect Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe work. He makes two system tours annually to review department tranches.

Hu Wonehead K Deming Santa Fe Topeka Califor Jo Pacis California Whitehead Texas Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe

Eight Hour Schedule Cuts at Chicago and Atton Shops

In Bloomington Nevada. starting tomorrow 400 workers at the Chicago and Atton shops will shift from a nine hour day to an eight hour schedule. The change, thought temporary, spans car shops and other departments in the city. Also at Dodge City the Santa Fe painting car will finish work this week and depart for Topeka after painting depots and nearby buildings.

Chicago and Atton Bloomington Nev Chicago Santa Fe Dodge City Kinsley Topeka

Spillman appointed to Washington navy department post

Spillman of Manhattan son of Judge ROM, has traveled to Washington to begin work as a tenumrapher in the navy department after taking the civil service exam in Topeka last May and being placed as eligible in June. He long served on the official court report for Riley, Marshall and Clay counties. Warning: use One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and lung troubles.

Filliam Spillman Manhattan Rom Washington Navy Department Topeka Riley Marshall Clay Counties

Reginald and Vivian in High Stakes Poker Duel

In a tense card game Reginald pushes Vivian de Vivisncourt to the limit with massive bets, claiming the upper hand as the crowd murmurs. Vivian falters, resists, then calls as Reginald declares a larger stake, while outside, nature and distant banter frame a pivotal moment in this serialized tale.

Reginald Vivian de Vivisncourt Conunaid Tanise Ecallae Vivian Golbe Thia Raine Sean Indy Nowslat Vivian de Viviancourt David H. Dodge New York Journal

Doctors from St Laws open Topeka offices offer cures

Locally in Topeka the American Doctors from St Laws announce new offices at Lis West stb Street. They claim success in treating chronic diseases native to many forms and organs, offering free one month treatment to visitors who begin by December. They state they only take curable cases and promise clear recovery chances.

St. Laws Lis West Stb Street Aia Wopten Omfor West Sixth Street Topeku

Brewers Plot to Push Prohibition Rewrite in Kansas

Kansas City reports that brewing interests after a November meeting plan a winter push to amend or repeal prohibition in Kansas. Brewers claim aim is to ease burdens and secure favorable laws, with leaders from several Kansas City area breweries and Milwaukee figures involved. They anticipate a special session and seek support from politicians while warning of coordinated funding and influence against enforcement.

Iran & Wngthy Kansas City St. Louis Globe-Democrat Kanes City Kahala Campiten Furdin Moescskerg Kanena Cy Breweries Muehitach Company Milwaukee Philip Stock St. Lesubs Contes House Kansas Kamena Husiard Kankas Omer

Deaths and Funerals in Topeka Area

Death notices report services for Seida Taylor at a residence block away from Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor with burial at Topeka cemetery. Belle Nelson infant and other infants from Gus Anderson and JC McGatre families held at local homes with Rochester and Topeka cemeteries. Emma Gorter widow of Carter died at Leavenworth Please city editor note undecipherable lines. J M Thirswend of Grosheck Texas praises DeWitts Little Early Risers for indigestion. G W Stansfield Kanssas Avenue.

Seida Taylor Charles Taylor Topeka Belle Nelson Jackson Street North Topeka Rochester Gus Anderson Lo'dock Baet Locust Street Amd JC. A. McGatre Topels Avenue Emma Gorter Carter

Topeka City Council Eyes Water Rate Cut Ordinance

City Council will draft an ordinance to lower water rates after a settlement with the water company. Negotiations centered on a possible 20 percent reduction for sprinkling and five room tenants, with council members pressing for deeper cuts and court action likely to enforce changes.

Topeka Synabbie Whe Cy Council Pinch Drew and Skinner Netters Amon Lhose Counel

Terror on the Lakes St Joseph steamer capsized in squall

A heavy lake storm near St Joseph Michigan drove the steamer Captain Ketan onto the harbor side in a squall this morning. Ten men were feared dead or missing as the vessel flipped. the St Joseph river reported three feet above high water. The steamer Frank Words departed Milwaukee earlier and was believed to be at sea with no word received.

St Joarph Mich Tsi Ketan

North Topeka Column Notes Local Events And Ads

Local column items report a tablet sale at Cromwell and Jeffers, bread prices, and painting near Union Pantie park. Social events include Miss Rose Shepis with Independest Six, visitors from Meriden, and surprise parties on Van Buren street and Monroe Street. Church Ladies of the Good Shepherd held a muster with readings, while telegrams announced a sister’s death in Logansport and funeral details. Meetings at North Sedateh Athil continue with roll call and three new additions this week. DeWitts Rivers shown as a remedy for biliousness and headache.

Kiraball Pte. Co Selock Cromwell & Jefers Cromwell & Jeffers Union Pantie Park Rose Shepis Mises Caldwell Annlé Huntsberger Lind Taylor Meriden Leora Morrow Frank Berry Cnt George Kilatier Lester Hamilton van Buren Street Church of the Good Shepherd Jenes Monroe Street Gertrude Lecy Sr. Black Clemmb Linn BF. Kistler Trodiana Neil Stanks Logaasport Ales Cyrus Kistler Logansport Branles McMasters North Athil Tider Everett Willeench

Pole Chaser Expedition Plans North Pole Trek

A Canadian led expedition to reach the North Pole is being arranged with a seven member team. The voyage from Windward to Siberia aims to depart March 7 and return days later, backed by Canadian and federal government support, and includes connections to the Jeckmere farms and Windward region.

Geenter North Pole Jeckmere Farms Worth Siberia Tismurtit Bpitebtreel

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