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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1897

Page

5

Hurry-Up Wedding Recalled By Breach of Promise Suit

Lawrence Kan Nov 25 The breach suit of Miss Purcell against Clyde Miller recalls the wedding plans for Miss Grace Caldwell of Ve City and Miller of Undee City. The ceremony was hurried when Purcell’s suit threatened to halt the marriage thus far planned for late October in Ty Mn church.

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Fragmented reminiscences reveal a woman's tension with General Cassius M. Clay

A readable Victorian style fragment details a neighborly conflict involving a woman, Dora, her husband General M. Clay, and reports of social ties with young men. The passage describes domestic strain, rumors, and a sister-in-law's disapproval within a neighborhood setting.

Valles View Merle McCerband Richardson Cawmilit Cassius M. Clay Wille Hall Hur Levine Clay Mr. Clay Taney Dora Tome Sam Chis Wes Nannie Hrother Clelland Clen Richardson

Fiske Sued for Libel in Dramatic Mirror Case

New York Nov 2 The Dramatic Mirror publisher Harrison Gray Fiske was sued for $1 by a theatrical syndicate including Al Hayman Charles Frovinen Fred Zimmerman Mark Klawe and Abraham Kionzer. They claim a misquote in October the article accused them of blocking theatrical trusts. Fiske says he will fight the suit with Abraham Xing of Broadway and Leverritt & Nathan as syndicate counsel.

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Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Fast Results

An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming relief in 1 to 3 days by cleansing the system. Endorsed by T. F. Anthony ex-Postmaster, it says one bottle plus two doses work better than any medicine and directs sales through Swift & Holliday Drug Co. Topeka. Also notes a German society meeting at Arion hall and funeral services for Ed Buechner with a call for members to attend.

T. F. Anthony Promise City Swift & Holliday Drug Co Topeka Tention Arions Fach Arion Hall Hirp Greensed Ed Buechner

The Green Coal Co Seeks Patronage at Old Stand

The Green Coal Co continues business at the old stand under new management. The coal is clean and weighs two pounds per ton. They urge patrons to remember the old stand at 62 Kansas Avenue and note up to date photos at Snyder's idea in Gallery, 722 Kansas Avenue. The Trumbull stock may be sold. buyers are advised to take action.

Green Coal Co Kansas Avenue Kanaae Avenue Yaris Sixth Street Snyder Silas Bitn Goten Nichviste Halton S. C. Iventart Grane Opera Holme Liptiinninr Harvey Lynedon Mrx Crate Hee Topeka Taylor Middly Central Committen W. Meteenger Numminiesa Cver Harry Bone Ts United States Tupeke Compassion Chicago Barret Emporia Emporia High School Dawes Leuverworth United States Court John Modan Cor Bhitder Bunta Fe Minnesota Floral Society F. W. Roby Apkom

Knockout Crowd Chaos At Hotel Throop Boxing Display

The Throop hotel dining room hosted a boxing event with the famed champion Fitzsimmons delivering a knockout blow that sent a bag flying into the audience. The bag burst free from its stand and rolled into a spectator’s lap as the bout continued beside sparring partner Mike Conley. A young child’s startled cry disrupted the crowd as chaos and comic mishap spread through the theater.

Leon Martin Julian Julia Mike Conley Jim Carter Sermiphele Marvel Grttendine Paella Julien 5 Crawford Theater Julian Juliah Champlon Firesim Mons Greer Korman Ernest Juster Carl Rock Pescamer Jallan Pitzsimmons Fitzsimmons Minacer Julian

Fitzs big dog at thriship hotel scene

A small man in a black sweater and long overcoat enters the Thrisip hotel dining area with a giant black Great Dane. The dog pulls the man along by a strap wound around the collar as they move toward the dining room amid evident reluctance.

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Coming Attractions at Crawford Theatre This Week

Rich Teich and Mueder present Corinne in An American Beauty at Crawford Theatre Thursday with top New York company and Lilly Kuria. The show blends opera spectacle with catchy musical numbers and strong cast. Also Gibnor Leonard’s Higgan's Alley arrives, plus Rob Fussimmons and vaudeville acts, Teich & Bower's Minstrels, and Crawford Theatre prices peak at 25 cents.

Seata Gibnor Leonard Rob Fussimmons Crawford

First winter weather grips central and western states

A harsh cold wave covers the middle south and west with subzero readings in Havre Montana and Minnesota cities. Below zero extends through North Dakota, while St Paul is below and St Louis near average. milder air is forecast to arrive by Thursday per weather bureau officials.

Seaton Fenyel Middle South St. Paul Chivasy St. Lous Ateve Texas Atlantis Weather Bureau

Deed to Sanitarium Property in Contested Trust Case

Judge Blanchard ruled on a deed transferring 1k acres from E and Pedicord to Dr. Jobe Kellore of Battle Creek amid a dispute by the Pedicord children. The deed, filed June 1, followed Pedicord entering the sanitarium May 11 and his death June 2, with the court weighing undue influence claims as to the property valued at about 4000 dollars.

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Santa Fe Route offers quicker travel to Los Angeles

Annona Baik Irwin Loder No 200 A O 1 WwW announce a special Thanksgiving night unital till AY Harpliton hall event on November Thanksgiving night. The Santa Fe Route promotes fifteen hours quicker time and a shorter distance with daily Pullman Palace and tourist sleepers and three chair cars to Los Angeles as advantages.

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Turbulent Topeka Notes Highlight Local Happenings

A chaotic jumble of Topeka items records civic chatter and social bustle. Mentions include officials, court visitations, business shipments, school games, theater events, and upcoming lectures reflecting a busy urban day.

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