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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1897

Page

3

Murder Trial Ties Greenwood County Case to New Suspect

In Greenwood County a Wichita couple, Joseph and Mrs. New, confront the murder investigation amid a web of alleged accessory by G. A. Dobbs. The trial centers on the shooting and linked testimony as investigators outline the events leading to the fatal night at the New home. The case draws wide attention across the region as prosecutors press for a verdict.

Wichita Nox Martin Williart Gutderwuppi Will New Ware Ben New Mers Nilere Wien Wwe Dobe Ubeile Persis UN the Sight Ubal Magna Ter Kowa Sheritt Kpox Aleut Teeley Bacheher

A Common Cold

Bates M D of Saranac New York says he has used Ayers Cherry Pectoral since 185% in practice and finds it reliable for curing colds coughs and related diseases.

Ayer Bates M.D Saranac N.Y Tave

Unclear OCR fragment hints at personal relations and events

Fragment discusses a person named George Dottie and mentions Sirs Seve, Lenpirsiper, and Ze Hinton Years Ago. It claims friendly interactions, a marriage to Ze Hinton, and that Abie miss never had serious trouble, with statements about provision and contentment. The text is garbled and hard to confirm facts.

Sopeipts George Dottie Ze Hinton

Washington Republicans Prepare for Congress Amid Omnibus Plans

Harris and Peters from Weandotie will stay in Washington for the winter and attend Thanksgiving at their homes. Senator Harely secures a residence near Franklin Park as session begins. Main aims include Karson Project site, General Package reorganization, and $88 million in road bond issues. Peters push includes a $250,000 government building at Kanman and seven union job inspections with pay. Goverment action on agriculture and Karisayito Egger measure cited. Kansas Republicans hope to shift control and pass key reforms after last session’s deadlock.

Washington Congress Boreas Rueskun al Eles Qalion Soniter Harris Peers Weandotie Harely Franklin Park Kanean Kan Kanica City Chicago St Louis Agricultuen Department Ptdelals Peters Marty MEE Karisayito Egger Faub Kansas

Released Asylum Patient Trial Reveals Fire at Granary

An escaped asylum patient was tried again yesterday after a large fire destroyed a granary and surrounding stores. Investigators say the culprit fled to a safe distance with a domestic helper before retreating. property damage reached about 52 000. The suspect will be returned to the asylum.

Pays Icle Iman Cme Hick Yard Koon Lotus Karl

Frantic bond scheme and elusive fate of Jim Orr

A chaotic account follows Jim Orr as he traces a risky bond venture with the Missouri Pacific line. The piece details relentless pressure to secure funds, mounting delays, and a tense hunt as authorities, stewards, and county officials confront the disrupted project and Orr’s uncertain future.

Town Mourns After Sudden Departure Of Local Official

The article recalls the arrival of Brother Orr who won local hearts. A banquet followed a late Friday, with praise of a grand city vision. A quiet county board shooting ended in a tragedy as a young man shot himself, and the town later learned of bond actions tied to a land tract called the "urr ferty."

Brother Orr Jim Thide

BASEELL INDIAN GIRL SIDNAPED IN CHICAGO CASE MADE CHARGES

A Seminole girl from Haskell Institute recounts an alleged abduction by two men in Chicago near Dearborn Street. Grand jury investigates Graves and Reynolds as suspects linked to a Sacramento hotel scheme and an arrest in Dearborn Street area. Coburnsey testified before the grand jury and plans to return to Chicago for further proceedings.

Chicago Santa Fe Chicaka Magzyle Coburnes Dearborn Sacramento Graves Silver Dick Dc Reynilds Abavetinn Miss Cobueneny Haskell Institute Lawrence Kaw Americas Criminal Court Bancroft Yoreka and Santa Fe Railroad Bue Fisher Mina Colamssy Michigany Hie Kang Sin South- Western Pole Street Pole and Dearborn Streets Ake Ieynolds Toker Wigmawer Sunta Fw Coburasay Greve Yuu Séyrseant Muravs Pebbel Royooldy Miah Cobarakse Santa Be Railroad Company Arte Stewan Auditorius Curpori Dens la Tite Pein

Easterbrook Trial Delivers Midday Court Drama at Hays City

In Hays City, the Easterbrook murder trial proceeds with defense presenting claims that Leweh was alive at the time of the fatal shot and witnesses describing an altered memory. Mrs Leach fainted in court as testimony continued and doctors revived her.

Hays City Wightine Bastrnat Topeta Leach

Bicycle Bangers at Wichita Vestibule for Cyclists

Wichita reports a novel vestibule plan for streetcars with bicycle hangers at each end of the new vestibuled car. Church proposes a timber covered end to hold wheels and handles to aid cyclists boarding. The inventor believes the design will attract riders and boost Lee Street car service.

Wichita New York Elky Bieselist Church Lee Treet Ear Company

Complaint Against Sentley Receiver in Wichita Law Firm Case

Nov 2 Wichita report states C V Petenson of Bentler Ferguson law firm filed court papers in the arson case alleging misappropriated funds and accounting issues. Ferguson claims ownership interests and partnership dissolution as the receivership proceeds.

Sentley Wichita C V. Petenson Law Fim Bentler & Ferguson Ars Court Hahay Tor Fred Binesey Jean van Eee Feeguson Lind Velwalle Business Amt Kentkey Seattlorney Atchison, Topeka & Santa

Editors at Lawrence Second District Republican Newspaper Men Organization

The Second District Republican editors met in Lawrence yesterday and voted to form an organization. Officers elected include Finch, Toay, Lanients vo, Cevingor, Daawatomie treanties, W A Mitch, George W Martin of Kansas City.

Econd Republican Men Organiz Tawrence Finch Toay¢ View Lanients Vo Ceving Daawatomie Treanties George W Martin Kansas City

Disappointed Lover Sentenced in Jewell County Court

In Jewell County, Harry Webb previously engaged to a local woman was found guilty after a three day trial of defaming her by sending letters from Ohio to prevent the venue. He received one year in Jewell County Jail as the jury delivered a swift verdict, while county officials and residents approved the judgment.

Mankato Jewell County Cnurt Harry Webb Indy Webb Jewell LW. Turner T. 5. Kirkpatrick Thonms Gixteret Vonsty M._R. Sutherland Ep. Hotonkins Frank Porest Lie Jewell Heren

Gas for Pittsburg pipes to be laid from fields west of town

Pittsburg Nov 24 The Commercial Club reports plans to bring natural gas to Pittsburg from fields west of the town. A line of twenty three miles from Neodesha would supply the city and nearby Parsins at about 22 1/2 cents per thousand cubic feet if the terms with Neodesha can be secured. Capitalist B F Hobart backs the project and a committee will visit Neodesha this week to discuss arrangements.

Pittsburz Spaields Pattons Natwal Gas Nol Tuel Nepdeshs Fiat Ofty Tno Pittsbore Palaburg

McTaggart Murder Trial Pending Jury Selection

Judge Skidmore calls for jurors for the State versus Henry Shessly murder case. Shessly is charged with first degree murder for shooting Senator Dan McTaggart near McTrears mill eight miles southeast of Independence. Trial set for December 2.

McTaggart Independence Skidmone District Court Henry Shessly Sheesty Dan McTaggart McTreeart

President hosts Thanksgiving planning at White House

Large crowd gathers at the White House as Vice President Hobart and Attorney General McKenna join President in cabinet talks. Sen Proctor Linan Penrose Hawley visit. Hitt of the foreign affairs committee discusses foreign policy. Thanksgiving dinner plans are announced with McKinley hosting guests and a celebratory Topeka restaurant dinner teased.

Washington Nex Hobart McKenna Long Proctor Linian Penrose Hawley Hitt Hese Mra McKinley Mim Hobart Abs Almer McKinley Smith Joe Hayes Miss Barber

Railway Employes and Telegraphers Political League Formed

Chicago reports that the American Railway league has renamed itself the Railway Employes and Telegraphers Political League of America to pursue state and national politics chiefly on legislative lines. Two hundred delegates from multiple states attended, announcing aims to win railroad representation on the Interstate Commerce Commission and to back favorable bills for workers and railroads, with broader expansion planned among railway employers.

Chicago American Railway League Ute Railway Portical League of America Unis McKiney Interstate Commerce Commissian William Murriko League Teague Cullom T David Pinter Springerfield John McNulta Alan Col Laurence Galesburg Masonic Temple Tillagts Indiana Twa Kentucky Kansas Minnesite Minsouri New York Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia American League Political League of America American Railway Union Lesishetune Nws

Echo Cut Terror On the Indiana Line

Louisville engineer Frank Haring, running a Big Four locomotive from North Vernon, faced a terrifying experience at Kehoe Cut near McNab Station. A prolonged whistle blast echoed back as if from a train ahead, forcing him to stop and nearly collapse from the strain before learning the sounds were only echoes.

Louisville Frank Haying North Vernon McNab's Ind Keho Haring Zune Irving

Robbery attempt on West Bound train near Dublin

Four robbers attacked a West bound passenger train on the Hie Grande railway about three miles west of Dublin at 2 pm. The engineer halted the train by signaling a rock on the track. passengers praised his quick action and awarded him a purse before the robbers fled as officers arrived.

Passenraid Hie Grande Dublin Lyf

Santa Fe Establishes Portland Agency and Appointments

Santa Fe extends its network by opening a new Portland Oregon agency with J J Deverent named general agent. Mack Provable announces heavy spring Klondike travel. William Smith shifts to Pueblo as commercial agent and Winae named local agent at Puella to oversee the new office.

Santa Fe Portland Oregon Ore J.J. Deverent Mack Klondike Arency William ‘Smith Trinidad, Co Will Pueblo Winac Puella Will Bitaiven

Morgan Line Announces New Rates to Colorado From Atlantic Seaboard

Denver dispatch reports the Morgan line will publish new through rates effective November 26 from Atlantic seaboard to Colorado points in connection with Union Pacific Denver and Gulf and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. First class 143 dollars, second 115, third 63 cents, fourth 46 cents, additional 20 cents.

Chicago Denver McAlliate Steamship Line Oid Company Morgan Line Atlantic Seaburd Territory Colorado South Union Pacific Denver and Gulf Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Fort Worth

Rail Freight Rates Cut Near Chicago and Southwest

Reports from Chicago, Denver, and points west indicate ongoing rate reductions with a 43 cent differential target and a newly announced flat Chicago to Denver rate of 1.03. Rail lines resist further cuts, while a Baltimore & Ohio expansion aims to improve Omaha and Kansas City service and extend connections toward St Paul.

All Rail Gulf Limes

Switchmen's Ball Opens Winter Festivities In City Hall

The Switchmen's Union hosts the first rudhead ball of winter at Hamilton Hall. The hall is decorated, and a lively evening is expected. Watnun's Orchestra will lead the music with prominent committees assisting in the dance arrangements.

Switchmen Hamilton Watnun Ay Iuion

To Have Excursion Conductors on Weekly Trips

The Santa Fe passenger department plans to place excursion conductors in weekly cars. The conductors will serve in the same capacity as Pullman conductors, handling the excursions with efficiency and safety.

Ranta Fe Pumenger Department Aiffaroig Wilet Fra Peredtsilly

Train Hill Explosion Wrecks Car Crowd in Paducah

A steam heater exploded aboard a passenger train on the Evansville division of the Illinois Central, scattering debris and scalding vapor. Most occupants were bruised or injured, with two seriously hurt including HG Watkins traveling freight agent and Cameron chief clerk at Deninyilie, as ambulances rushed to the scene.

Paducah Ney Evanaville Iinoix Central Watkins Central Cameron Litnvis Central Deninyilie Bere Cnis

Burglary Suspect Sought After North Kansas Ave Thefts

Police search for Will Leach linked to multiple burglaries. Report details a broken lock at M Mitchell home on North Kansas Avenue, theft of a centalver and ether, and description of stolen suit. A warrant issued for arrest as investigators Jackson and Lucas pursue Leach amid possible further crimes. Rain predicted tomorrow. Weather notes show temperatures and wind. Regular notices from local services included.

Will Leach Ghitien Reyvirer Conatane Jackson Sloth West Jackson Lucas Be Thack Warklasia

A Schooner's Fate Amid Wild Gale Off New York Coast

A schooner driven by a fierce gale on shoal waters near Gerdiers Bay New York encounters peril. A life-saving station at Hasky Point responds as the boat battles heavy seas and near-drowning conditions. Rescue efforts succeed despite chaotic weather and uncertainty about survivor safety.

Gerdiers Bay New York Galluntay Oflernett Winnry Otter Euantry

Groom Caper Ends In Wedding Mystery

A Midis era tale recounts a planned wedding between Geo F. Smith and Mary Sullivan that was abruptly halted. The groom vanished after a late night, leaving a stunned bride, a shocked guest list, and suspicions of a possible disappearance. Sullivan, 30, faces social scrutiny as details remain murky.

Geo F. Smith Alf O Sg Oolbek Sullivan

Yantie Canadienne Collision Draws Pilot Blame

Montreal reports a harbor inquiry into the Yantie Canadienne collision faulting the pilot. Witnesses describe confusion over orders and errors by officers, with blame directed at navigation and communications failures during the incident.

Hela Montreal Baer Peron Linmsless

Torn Draft Moves Toward Dividends Amid Union Pleas

In a Boston filing the Masini De Life creditors seek court permission to adjust terms and authorize dividend payments amid a complex mix of claims and contracts. The document lists debts and classes totaling hundreds of thousands, while a flood of unrelated local items and ads mix with stray dialogue and notices from New York and Chicago.

Boston Masini de Life Eleime Ashersprell Deatiy Chainas Brawle

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