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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1900

Page

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Sells Suitor Ned Raymour Now Living in Omaha

A lengthy testimony reexamines Ned Raymour known as the “Angle Ned” in the Sells case. He is described as a 66 year old former railroad stock agent who lost his fortune and now lives with his daughter and grandchildren in Omaha Nebraska. The article quotes his letters to Mamie Sells and details the relationships, including notes on surveillance costs and witness testimonies.

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Open Jointist Boom in Topeka Ends as Bars Reinvent

Topeka sees a wave of former blind tiger style bars reemerge as open saloons with cash registers, partitioned interiors, and illegal gambling. Raids and a new chief’s crackdown reduced fear, but several spots on Kansas Avenue and Fifth Avenue have reopened with varied illicit activity and bold fronts.

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Blind Tiger Returns to Topeka Streets as City Reopens

A derelict wordplay tale unfolds in Topeka during a city renewal, tracing a “blind tiger” mythic figure that reappears as five downtown joints reopen. The tale follows Adam and a drum dealer as signs of mischief fade, highlighting renewed business on Kansas Avenue and a revived nightlife amid the urban changes.

Topeka Tuc Elector Kanery Avenue Mike Uees Senate Forth Kansas Avenue

Manchurian Rail Line Damaged in Recent Indian Ocean Report

Dispatches from Vladivostok say Chinese forces destroyed 200 versts of the southern Manchurian railroad. All tracks and rolling stock burned. Estimated damage ten million rubles. In Szechuen province a governor general was ordered to join the court, signaling imperial moves. Rioting erupts in Kiang Si as anti Christian unrest spreads with deaths feared and French warships aiding a local envoy.

Bt. Petersburg Vladivostock Szeehuen Saechuen Canton Kiang Si

Snow Storm Forecast Disrupts Northern Kansas Travel

A heavy snow forecast disrupted plans as forecasters warned of snow tonight and Sunday in northern Kansas. The system could bring mixed precipitation and colder air into Tuesday. Temperatures reached 25 at noon with northwest winds up to four miles per hour. The outlook implied a potential storm as the northeast elements remain uncertain.

Innight Kansas

Frank Case Goes Over Delays Preliminary Hearing

The preliminary hearing for Mr and Mrs Samuel Frank in the city court for the rubbing of Cully’s tolls on November 12 was postponed to Saturday morning. The state requested the continuance due to incomplete work of preparatory steps and trial readiness. Attorneys Ettsminger and Hungate sought a trial date.

Samuel Frank EP Cully

Estelle and Cravens Escape After Farmhouse Raid

Lansing Kan November report says Estelle and Cravens, camping convicts, distance themselves from a posse after a barn fire. Cravens shot at a farm house, Estelle vanished, authorities fear continued escape. Convict Smith dies from deputy warden shooting near Topeka. Estelle’s prior escapes and criminal record noted, including a Belleville post office robbery and prison terms.

The State Journal Lansing Kan J.B Tomlinson Estelle Crevenus Kansas City Cravens Wichita Moore Fred Peeial Messinger

Robbery and jailbreak tale from TopekA county chase

The report recounts a Topeka area hotel climax with Chief Romney and officers arresting Estelle after a bank note robbery tied to mutilated money. A posse pursued escaping prisoners, a deputy sheriff was killed, and the gang leader escaped and was captured later. Cravens linked to a separate sentence.

Sas Estelle Livinst Jouney Ramsey Hamecy Bortelle Tras Romney Pentoller Dave Heteliv St. Claire Guthrie Council Grove Rimlvey Pareele Bo Dunlap Dar Emparia Kansas Tor Loge Cravens Chuntawqua County

Noftiger Triumphs as Ravenscraft Defeated in State Senate Race

Fragmentary report shows Noftiger leading amid a Republican majority. Ravenscraft did not respond to the call to the senate as votes indicated a decisive GOP victory with official returns received by party officials.

Lot Ravenscraft Senate Ravenscaft T. A

Mortgage Foreclosure Blocked by Statute of Limitations

Judge Hazen ruled the $100000 mortgage on 400 Tote in Oakland invalid due to accrued interest pushing the total to $1000000. The loan originated for $90000 and was assigned to Old National Bank by John Norton and J Marthalomew. The foreclosure action was commenced by A I Jative Hazen and was barred by the statute of limitations.

Oakland Judge Hazen Old National Bank John Norton J. Marthalomew A. I. Jative Hazen

Gilkey Convicted in Manslaughter Attempt Trial

The jury in the circuit court found Cale Gilkey guilty of attempting to commit manslaughter. The penalty ranges from six months in the county jail to five years in the penitentiary. Gilkey and a companion assaulted Officer Lerr Locks, who was responding to a disturbance, resulting in Lucy being shot but not severely hurt. Gilkey escaped that night and was later captured by riverbank officers west of town. The trial began Thursday with the jury deliberating Saturday afternoon after all evidence was presented.

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Policemen on Trial for Insult to New York Preacher

New York on November 19, token testimony before the police board showed Tempotor Crome and Captain Melly accused of insulting Rev Dr Paddock at the Kidridge station. Paddock demanded removal of vice from the station after visiting with his church, claiming insult and abuse followed his appeal to Bishop Potter and Mayor Van Rijk.

New York Crome Captain Melly Pirtshroest Fitter Paddock Kidridge Wheel Mauntieg Hiahop Potter Uhe Jetter Vanrok

Weds a Duke United in Marriage to the Duke of Manchester

Report covers a high society marriage in doubt amid widespread opposition from relatives and gossip of denials. The couple reportedly wed in a ceremony in Ireland after plans to wed in New York failed.

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State Auditor Seeks Broad Reforms in Finance Oversight

Fragmented OCR text suggests Mr. Cole and state auditor call for major changes in finance and law enforcement. Mentions legal cases, railroad issues, and a suspension on the stock exchange amid questions of governance and accountability at various levels.

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