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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1897

Page

7

The Best 3 50 Shoe Sold at Furmans

The Rock Island Railway’s mechanical department details the line’s 40 year progress and current assets. It notes mileage from Chimes to Iowa City at 296 miles with routes via Omaha Denver and Rock Island. The company’s fleet, engines, and tonnage are summarized, showing ownership of 24,500 freight cars and evolving capacity.

Breck Island Tailway The Rand Joest Rock Island Omaha St Denver Colurule Sprinues Fuhio All View Auiai Sts Miles Poin Chaght Atonutines Turin Akving Beta

Brock Island Tourist Car to Run Weekly Route

The passenger department of the Rock Island car completed arrangements for a planned service from Philadelphia and New York. The car will pass Topeka next Friday and run to San Francisco via California and Denver.

New York San Francisco Rock Island Philadephia Amt Terres Topeka San Prancisco Cunden

Banquet and meetings enliven Shawnee county teachers notes

Saturday featured a county teachers banquet with toasts, social hour, and a display of baskets donated by firms. Superintendent Wright and Duridton spoke, Lincoln Post historians appeared, and a long program covered welcome remarks, prayers, and after-dinner entertainment.

Shawhee Phan Fing & Danquet Lincoln Arnis Stryker Wright Duridton Xehuuls Tanguet Hall Tragmies

Reform school unrest sparks boardroom confrontations and staff departures

A reform school faces a sustained quarrel as inmates escape and staff threaten to resign. The boardroom session reveals deep rifts among administrators and reform officials over leadership, with Superintendent Mire and assistant Hart at odds amid evictions, protests, and planned actions. The protest shifts to broader party maneuvering as executives clash over control.

Sterne Absence Highlights Topeka Meeting On Headquarters

An executive committee meeting in Topeka discussed operation of campaign headquarters and planned to relocate offices. Senator W E Sterne attended but did not participate, while J M Simpson criticized his absence and a December 27 gathering was scheduled to select a new head of quarters.

Tunar Senire Bearne Cee Oe Jim Siipson Cy Leland State Central Committee Jim Simpson Joe Bristow Mori Jim Sinpeen Wea Delne Simpson Lit Crom Nat Barnes Mort Albaugh Frank Brown Charlie Jobes cam@mitter Bax Mever Ues Sterne Willcockson Hinde J. M. Chignan Sprake Leland Aeniial Baker Washington Hie McKinsey Kansas Topeka Hepattican Chaleian J Ms. Simpson Capeland Thle Ejublico Neweoaers Charly WE. Sterne Chawkensas J M. Biopson Mr. Sterne

Correct Brain Cells and Diet Myths About Coffee and Postum

An old dietary guide argues coffee harms brain function and digestion while praising Postum as a brain nourishing substitute. It warns about coffee’s narcotic effects and promotes a regimen of proper nourishment and timing for meals and baths, urging readers to switch to Postum for clearer thinking.

Boyle and the Coal Trust Investigation Nears

The attorney general Boyle prepares to pursue an investigation into the coal trust after gathering evidence against four dealers accused of fixing prices. Southeastern Kansas efforts, anti-scrap and anti-trial law conflicts, and Newton residents’ claims build the case as re election looms. L. Fisher of Newton pushes to control supply, backed by local allies but faces resistance.

Atolier Boyle Coal Trust Tessalec Dolore Wilh Louie Wille Kinsas Newton Kenora L. Fisher Fle Wenr Gust Johnson Onnge Chiy Wen

Men’s suits offered in all wool cassimeres and cheviots

An advertisement lists men’s suits in brown or grey wool blends with sack styles and French faced designs. Prices range from 5.75 to 12.50 for various all wool and imported materials, highlighting perfect fittings and refined tailoring with satin linings and high-quality trimmings.

Good Farmer's Melton Guerreatia Makuli Steve Tinings

Long 18 candidate debate reshapes Kansas governor race

Chester T Lene reveals urgency from Republican Kansas to seek governor nomination then contemplates running for Congress promising to redeem the Seventh district. He denies seeking a fed governorship but aims for a Bond congressman role if elected. The scene shifts as other figures weigh a revived campaign and the result remains uncertain.

Chester T Lene Censtrens Kannes Lethe Kan- Fie Ana Longhia Long Conerres Lone Tater Bax Thea Thithin Gee Getty Syrracuse W. BE. Sinnles Charley Rilostf Wellington J. W. Brinker Hott Grong Bentley Wienne Thompson

Leavenworth Busy With Dual Secretaries Dispatch

A Leavenworth report notes a mix up over secretary appointments for the New Poles Board. JW Davis is named by Governor Leedy after a telegram from President Bergfried, while T A Coleman is named vice secretary, leaving the board with two secretaries and prompting questions about the final choice.

Leaventworth Leavenworth JW. Davis Leedy New Poles T. A. Coleman T. G Davis Bergfried McGuire Poard Agne Test Colemanne Sy Digader Coleman Ie Davis Commission

Fort Yukon Burned Report Reaches Dawson City

Vitoria BC November 1. Simon, who left Dawson City in October, arrived and reported that Fort Yukon had burned. He said there was no fear of starvation for the Biandike, and the companies were supplying provisions for winter. Most of the men crossed the passes in the fall and camped along the river. The Warrmon arrived from Avettalla with prospectors for the Innin­tike.

Vitoria Simon Dawson City Bay Dawson Yukon Winrre Warrmon Avettalla Ube Iinnitike

Standard Oil Moves on Corsicana Oil Fields

In San Antonio on November 1, reports say Standard Oil representatives have quietly secured options on most producing Corsicana wells and extensive off-district tracts, signaling a deepening trust grip on Texas oil.

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Furman Shoe Sale and Santa Fe Travel Ad Features

Serviceable school shoes at Furman’s are advertised along with soon to be built storage systems affecting district output. Excursions to California run daily via Santa Fe Route in luxurious Pullman and Palace sleepers. Also notes a Pyramids hall event at 74 and 76 Ken susc avenue for Osirus feast on November 1st with family invites.

California Santa Fe Keverything Eouncil C. W. Fowlir Beribe

Denver Pastor Calls It Murder Over Ute Case

Pastor Myron W. Reed of Broadway Temple caused a stir by saying he would seek trials for Werden Wi esx and deputies over the recent Ute Indians affair in Colorado. He denounced preachers who stayed silent on the issue during his sermon yesterday.

Denver Myron W. Reed Broadway Temple Iite Colorado Werden

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