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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1897

Page

8

DREYFUS INNOCENT ASSERTIONS ROCK FRENCH SENATE

A contested claim emerges that Dreyfus is innocent and should be restored to his Senate role. Allegations allege a letter and documents proving innocence and triggering cabinet discussion. The report notes political tension and possible ministerial action regarding the case.

Paria Novy M—M. Schuerer-Kestner Senate Alfred Serevtuy Preich Bletot M Behitierer Kestner Alpy ML Schuerer-Kestnae Schnerer- Keatner Chamber of Deputies

Standard of revolt against Lelandism in Kansas

Editorial from the Leavenworth Times condemns Leland and Lelandism as a corrupt, boss-driven menace to Kansas Republicans. It cites Baker’s leadership, calls for the end of Leland’s influence, and portrays Leland as a self-serving political boss tied to a ring that harmed McKinley era Republican unity.

D. BR. Anthony Leaverworth Times Leland Lelandism Republican Party Kanaa Crum Morton Alheugt Eland McKinley Betator Baker Katinas Republicanian Kankas Baker Kansas Ledaud Lislund Low Cumming Troablicnsiaen Mekhiliy Thia Itepuhtinag Thelan Lelandiam Kangas

Misgoverned Reform School Faces Charges and Investigations

Turmoil at the reform school escalates as Superintendent Hart charges Assistant Superintendent Sowers with drunkenness and opium use. State Board of Charities inquiry into Hart proceeds, while findings on Sowers show no clear wrongdoing. Officials note a major uproar and possible reforms, with officials returning to Topeka for further meetings.

Reform School J BL Hart Sowers State Board of Charities Hart Anthor Hay Board of Charities Hart T Investiounion Union Winkeld Yvarterdiay Topeka

Will and May brokerage under state banking scrutiny

A Minnesota case probes Willam May and his firm Willam May & Co as alleged private bank operations. Breidenthal reports $1000 bonds cited. May's brokerage venture sparked a legal clash with Bank Commissioner Breidenthal and examiner Waterman. An ensuing county attorney prosecution follows the bank law dispute.

Breidenthal May Isiness Willan May & Co Breifenthal A A. Waterman St. Pauls Lubes County Chase IM Kantiel

Real estate transfers recorded in Shawnee County Topeka

Real estate transfers filed with the Shawnee County register of deeds list multiple conveyances. Patrick Lamb to Margaret Lamb grants three lots on Adama Street in Crane's Addition Topeka. Freeman family transfers include Lots on Lane street in Lions addition Topeka. M Snatticxer to Alvh Gerstey for Jots 1 and WF Clay street in Thrupp's addition. Edward Austin to M A Van Nees for Jots Fund 9 Work I in Auwuridaie addition Potwin. James Joseph et al as Waitman P Joseph executors to Oran & Uliim Ida 3. extensive partition in south half of section 18 township 1. Topeka Commercial Security to Jamies Shibley with several lots on Rand 4 Chester Avenue. George W Noble to Natimal Afe Tysuranche Co for property on Kanesa Avenue North. Joseph We Mutt to Mary A F Rhoads for northwest quadrant of section 7. Garreteam and wife to A J Wi son for Brady's subdivision Twelfth Street Topeka.

Office of the Register of Deeds Patrick Lamb Margaret Lamb Adama Street Crane Topeka Letitia Freeman John Freeman Freeman Lions Lane Street Horns Topela M. Snatticxer Alvh Gerstey Clay Street Thrupp Shawnee County Corny Gutthie Madison Street Pierce Edward Austin M.A. van Nees Potwin James Joseph Et al Waitman P. Joseph Oran & Uliim Ashenpelur Abram S. Josep Francia Joseph H. Joseph Sareh Joseph Maude Joseph Janne Topeka Commercial Security Company Jamies Shibley Rand Chester Avenue Vorest Vedic Selon George W. Noble Natimal Afe Tysuranche Company Kanesa Avenue Joseph We Mary A. F. Rhoads N.Y

Hung an innocent man in Willamport riot claim shocks court

Chief Justice Carlier of the North Dakota Supreme Court says the state has ample documentary evidence showing an innocent man was hanged by lynchers in Willamport The court orders two new trials in the Cur Moli murder case citing testimony from Mary Frack Ireland and Dr Rows and their conflicting statements The judge denounces Caudor Track and Ireland for crime and asserts the murderers must be punished

Grand Forks N. D Willameport Carlier State Supreme Cour Supreme Court Mary ,Frack Ireland Apleer Rows Weoney Snenddingy Tock Lila Caudor Holy Track

Hanna's Close Shave In Senate Vote Totals

In Columbus on November 15 the senate shows 15 Democrats and 1 fusion Republican elected on the Democratic ticket in Cincinnati. The house lists 58 Republicans, 47 Democrats, and 4 fusion Republicans, totaling 408. On joint ballot Republicans hold a five vote majority. with fusion Republicans they could reach eleven. Three known Republicans have withheld their stance on United States senator. The Hanneman claim all other known Republicans, potentially giving Hanna a two vote majority on joint ballot.

Columbus Senate Ucket Cineinnati House Cincinnati United States Hanne Mr. Hanne

Local notes on building project and community supper

Sherman Wildars plans a four room addition at 602 Lafayette Street. The Walted Brethren church runs a mission Sunday school. A Topeka inquiry to Police Matron Thorpe seeks a 500 housekeeper but no recommendation is made. A Thanksgiving supper at 815 North Kansas avenue led by Arthur Collum and Mrs Mary Brown funds the local poor. Mrs Thorpe cites extreme poverty in a Topeka family relying on raw corn.

Sherman Wildars Lafayette Street Walted Brethren Church Rise Thorpe Wwerman Kansas Avenue Arthur Collum Mary Brown North Topeka Topeka

Hawaii Annexation Debate Warns of Monarchy End

Dispatch from Honolulu quotes Sanford B. Dole and Chief Justice Judd urging annexation by United States or Japan. Dole says monarchy untrustworthy. U S ownership seen as essential for commerce. Judd argues for closer ties with America to avoid Asiatic or Anglo Saxon fate. Native sentiment splits over annexation.

Dole United States Japan New York Honolulu Sanford B. Dole Hawaii Judd Eaecen Dale Tot Worth Bupinese Po Nile Kulala Ted States Turis Point

Slate for Europe slate firm eyes American quarries

A British company plans to develop the American slate trade for Great Britain and Europe. The American Slate Mart and Whirl Company will be led by Armited of London with 50,000 capital. Samus Kent of Penn Arevil is a stockholder and sole representative in the United States.

PennAreyil Penn Ban and Penn Arcyit Eegtivh Ite Cho Hays Great Britain Europe United States American Slate Mart and Whirl Company Armited London Eng Samus Kent Penn Arevil

American Whisky Liked in Hong Kong Trade Notes

Washington informs the state department that American exports to Hong Kong include hourmat petroleum lumber and refined sugar. The year ending June 30 shows imports valued around 960 785 with sugar at 12 4e02 and other items listed. Mr Willeman notes talk of the gold standard and merchants’ complaints that will be brought before the legislative body.

Washington Nav Dhnvkpal Hema Bel " Ams Chineat Willeman Hong Kong Aiiver

Faculty split on football at Kansas Nebraska clash

The Kansas university faculty and students condemn Nebraska for last Saturday's game controversy. Chancellor Snow and Coach Wondruff defend the contest arguing darkness caused the cancelation. Moody cites outrageous Nebraska treatment, vowing Kansas will not play Nebraska again while preserving football’s place if handled fairly.

Lawrence Kansas University Nebraska Kansas Minazer McKinnie Wondruff ChanteHur Snow Moody Lincoln Cornell Wilson Otnabi

New Law Officers Elected in Kauses Division Ballot

The Kauses division of the Se. A. W. closed last night after voting. John L. Bishop Salina won chief consul with 182 votes, J.B. Doneyson Topeka view consul 170, W. C. Reichenbach Topeka 185 secretary treasurer. O. K. Leigh Hutchinson 329 representative, A. M. Bath Leavenworth 84, A. B. Maxwell Pittsburgh 85, Zutuven Great Bend 46. Active members total 85 with two thirds voting. Blahop, succeeding Robi Manivy as chief consul, may boost Kansas membership toward 1,600. Bishop pledged energetic effort for better affairs.

Se. A. W Topeka John L. Bishop Salina J.B. Doneyson View W. C.F. Reichenbach O. K. Leigh Hutchinson A. M. Bath Leavenworth A. B. Maxwell Pittsburg CL. Zutuven Great Bemal Kansas AL W New York Blahop Robi Manivy Bishop

Races at Peabody Thanksgiving Meet Draws Wheelmen

Newton wheelmen travel with a large group to Peabody for Thanksgiving day races. Darkin of Marton and Harry Autchner of Newton contest three heats over one fourth, one half, and one mile. Nansbusm vs A. Rocer in a heat. Boy's race features McKercher of Peabody against Kilburn Srod russ of Newton in three heats of one fourth, one third, and one half mile.

Newton Peabody Darkin Marton Harry Autchner Eatodys Nansbusm

Toledo Coffee Concession Ends Wholesale Struggle

A confidential notice from Woolson and Ar buckles shows the meter concern accepts the original terms. A 6 cent per pound rebate on all coffee sold after January 1 is payable in sixty day periods, with reductions for retailers. Concessions extend across multiple states, ending aggressive price cutting on this staple.

Toledo Ohio New Woolson Suate Company Arbuckles Woolson Company Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Laos Minnesota Iowa Missouri Pakula Kanes Nebraska

University of Wisconsin Refuses Second Chicago Game

University of Wisconsin declines to schedule a second football game with the University of Chicago for a 4000 dollar guarantee. Coach Phil King calls the offer unsportsmanlike and a tilt toward professionalism, highlighting the improper nature of the proposal.

University of Wisconsin Chicago University of Chicago Wisconsin Phil King

Prosperity Reacts At Methodist Mission Board Meeting

Philadelphia November 16 area section of the Methodist board of missions opened with Bishop John II Vincent of Topeka Kansas presiding. The foreign mission of North Lidia was taken up amid discussion and measures to protect domestic missions. Kansas conference led with hopes of no reduction as Kansas benefited from prosperity this year. Allocations included Kansas 1200 dollars Minnesota 3487 Nebraska 2110 North Dakota 5640 and Northwest Iowa 3500 with additional gifts to north Nebraska totaling 5000.

Philadelphia Methodist Board of Missions John II, Vincent Topeka Kan North Lidia Kansas Hochetts Nebraska King New York Martindale Vincent Minnesota North Dakota North Nebraska Northwest Lowa

German land troops seize Kiaochau bay harbor in China

A Cologne dispatch reports German cruiser division landings at Kiaochan bay to force China to meet Germanys demands. Berlin cites strategic value of Kishan bay for East Asia naval operations and potential seizure of ports. The London outpost notes ships including the Kaiser and Irene forming the force under Rear Admiral Dieddel, aiming to bolster German naval power in the region.

Cologne Bert May China Kiaochan Bay Crarest You Chuda Bhat Pun Germany Berlin Kishan Bay Shan Tua Kishtan Bay Asia France Russia Cantife Marine London Yeria Kianchan Bay Maguhto Kaiser Dieddel Klodchan Berm Kikovhan Bay Yala Bay

Exports Fall Off In October 1896 Compared To October

Washington reports the monthly export statistics for October showing declines versus the previous year. Gold exports totaled 10,616 dollars while imports reached 7s. The report notes gains in other merchandise and silver exports, with various figures and percentages reflecting October’s trade activity against October of last year.

Washington Bureau of Statistics

Train's Latest Move A Philosopher in a Cheap Hotel

Aged philosopher Geurm Francie Train moves to a budget Mills hotel in New York City. He speaks of morality beyond religious belief and criticizes luxury living. He claims corruption thrives in grand hotels and warns against temptations that lure men into vice and crime.

New York Aledes Cheap Mills Hese Luxuries Hays i/va Maxon Phere

Marching Regiment Formed to Honor Van Wyck in New York

In New York a large marching regiment is being formed to honor Van Wyck. The effort, organized by John Sheehan and Democratic supporters, aims to display unity at a Greater New York inauguration. Colonel James Poster leads preparations for a grand parade.

New New York van Week T John Sheehan York Greater New York James Poster

Huntington Denies Plan to Move Holdings to California

P. Huntington issues a personal denial to a widely circulated report claiming he will relocate large real estate holdings from New York to California. He says the story is false and untrue, noting he spends winters in California only briefly as a habit but will not abandon eastern interests.

New York P. Huntington California Kiniington Hartem River

The Price We Pay for Pure Food Claims

A sharp look at grocery truth and safety as investigations reveal harmful additives in coffee substitutes. Merchants push cheaper blends while consumer trust erodes, prompting calls for fair dealing and accurate labeling of cereal coffee products like Postum. The piece cites distributor practices and consumer confusion amid a push for genuine purity.

Rome Cullen Hirhiah Bury Coode

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