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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1897

Page

3

Kansas Twenty Six Between Wichita and Hutchinson Unite to Enjoin Irrigators

Kansas farmers from Wichita to Hutchinson seek a court injunction against the Rocky Ford Irrigation Company of Hooks Fort Oklahoma to bar pumping water from the Arkansas River. The action aims to prevent diversions that would reduce water for local users and cites prior congressional authority and potential damages. The paper notes involvement of ex-congressman and anticipated filing in federal court by midyear.

Wichita Nevs Atiashwae Itebineie United States Wyalitiy Tabiner Mnimdtlan Arkansak Keusesas Tereniet Seitribote Cele Cie Exenee Mit Wichite Athurners Anaisind Denter Iitigreskman Hasetade Sant Theis Eran Company Pik Pay Lalitue Ve Theiver Baoveh Ramtel Dicey Buperine Ene

NOY CITY OWNERSHIP PROPOSAL FOR WATER RATES

Jynathon City Mee considers a city ownership plan and a private alternative for street lighting and water delivery. The proposal offers a 32 to 1 subsidy ratio for street works, with private consumers facing monthly charges of 85 4 and weekly 37 cents for 16 candle power bulbs. The plan notes current city rates and reductions under new pricing, plus attach fees and araphere Der hour terms.

Jynathon Mee Hwan

Governor Ross in Poverty Stirs Debate in Newpaper

Nov 2 Teaverworm reports many in Kak i recall ex Senator Bit Wed o Hoe and Johnson fame. Mention of ex Governor Edmond G Rom s quitting office and returning to trade amid poverty claims. The piece discusses national figures like Pomeroy and local concerns over economic hardship and independence in political life.

Teaverworm Kaki Bit O. Hoe Amiy’ Johnson Oleh Tisten Toente Pomeroy Hein Foy Winkie Wwe Stp Ll Eitie Neer Mexican Capitel Pe Edmond G_ Roms Wien Wand Cortifort

Wolf story from Lyons district ends in peril

A Lyons area account describes a wolf encounter with a woman tending a henhouse. The creature approached as she cleared a coop holding twenty eight chickens. The event notes the woman’s prior routine and the sudden danger as the wolf moved toward her.

Prevent Pneumonia With Ayers Cherry Pectoral

An early 20th century exhortation praises Ayers Cherry Pectoral for preventing and curing pneumonia. Personal testimonials from John Henry of St Joseph La and another patient claim relief from severe colds and lung fevers after using the remedy, noting recovery to normal health after attack.

Ayer John Henry St Joseph

Wolf Shot By Woman At Farm After Pursuit

A farm woman trapped the animal by the house keeping a door closed while the wolf tried to reach the hen house. She then loaded a rifle fired through a window and killed the wolf with a shot between the eyes ending the pursuit.

Atri V Lee Fred

Debs Sent to Jail Without Bail in Murder Case

At a preliminary examination in Bureke, George Dobbs was linked to the murder of Joseph New. Justice Rebchs ordered Dobbs held for trial in January at Sh tokwell Liace. The evidence remains circumstantial but strong, with public opinion split. County Attorney Sohtisin pledges a stronger case at trial.

Bureke George Dobs Rebchs Bobbs Sh Tokwell Fourt Juseth New Debs Mrs. New Sohtisin Fumle

Caney Pastor Denounces Wife From Pulpit Divorce Granted

Independence reports Meg Will Jordan a Caney pastor's divorce from Ada Jordan after a sensational pulpit accusation of infidelity. The case docket lists William Jordan versus Ada Miller or Ada Jordan Tehy. Separate notices mention a new 15 ton electric plant project in Parson and various unrelated items from Lawrence to Washington.

Independence Meg Will Jordan The Christian Chapel Caney Ada Jordan William Jordan Ada Miller Ada Jordan Tey Jordan Parsons Belog York

Biker Biked Sixty Hours to California by Santa Fe

A promotional note touts the Pullman palace Andoumet sleepers and frew chair cars offering the quickest time, shortest distance and greatest comfort daily year round with express service via Santa Fe to California.

California Dally Santa Fe Pullman Palace

Railroads and Valley Prospects Shown by Paul Morton

Paul Morton of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe outlines Arkansas Valley potential in beets, celery, melons, and farming. He urges banks to finance sheep feeding, expand melon production, push diverse crops, and experiment with sugar beets to boost local industry and market prospects.

Paul Morton Atchisih, Tuwkis & South Ferall Pel Tosseritien Lee Wer James A. Davis A. T F. Bolhead Ariclimde United States Rocky Perch Walley Texas Arkynate Kalamazoo Mich Arkandos Valley Evaniries Arkonees Seri Optturst Department Washington Pnp Arkaisia Germnhy France Phowid Gerad Adi mii Sam Third View

Enlarge the Roundhouse Add Ten Stalls at Arkansas City

Santa Fe to add ten stalls to Arkansas City roundhouse in Kansas as the first 1910s improvement next year. Engineering prep is done and construction will start after President Ripley approves 141s estimates. The permanent structure will boost the southern division roundhouse status, moving it toward the Oklahoma division nomenclature.

Arkansas City Santa Fe Santa Fe Railway Company Kansas Southern Division Ripley Tayor Joco~ Inetives Oklahoma

Depot Fire Destroys Frisco Santa Fe Joint Facility

Frisco and Santa Fe jointly owned depot in Fredonia burned yesterday afternoon. Fire unfolded under the platform and rapidly spread in dry, windy conditions, consuming the entire building within minutes. Water supply along the line is nearly exhausted beyond Monett and nearby points as responders work to wash out bollera and maintain operations.

Neodesha Monett Fredonia Navy Frisco Santa Fe

Sheriff Krepsey and Topeka News Highlights

Local items report Sheriff Krepsey’s health, Peabody wheelmen, Mrs Mate Weightman visiting in Winchaster, and business trips by H B Fieharty. Notes cover the state hotel entrances nearing completion, courthouse docket light, and a December 3 Foster Humane Society benefit at Library Hall.

Sheriff Krepsey Peabody Mate Weightman Winchaster H. B. Fieharty Southern Kunis State Hotel 3. Crockett Junction City John Worl Donovan, Kan Seorsbury D. Coburn Gaughter Kansas City Bharitt Federal Court Charles Curtis Foster Humane Society Library Hall Willam E. Bray Emporia Puliee Jonn W. Gardiner United States of John Speer State Historical Society Peter McVicar Shawnee County Perry A. P. Willams Gesitant State Tresaaren W. Harwin Amporkt Topeka Missouri Federal Building Frank McGrath Kansas Farmers’ Alliance United States Rock State House Capitol Weestern Jack Tasker Santa Fe Geo. L. Stour Sywiten Stohe Storrennt Hospital Galtwalekotne George W. Hunt Allen Salvation Arts Hospital Salvation Army Edward Carr Santa Fe Brakemn Trin Tuerdas Morinig Santa Fe Hospital Leeds Kaness City TMS Sir North Kanees Avenue Beneft Maury Brown Arthur Collier Epworth Kansas Phorpe North Topeka Miss Brown Coliom Jennings Aries Columbia Chas, Hixon Topeka Railway Company Pera Taruse Opera House Imanagement Hyxon Dove Hixon Uould Hay

Thanksgiving Donations Lead to Over Two Dollars Raised

The article notes Thanksgiving provisions collected for a dinner and a large quantity of meals, plus more than two dollars in monetary donations from schools yesterday. It references two large turkeys and several chickens prepared for today's meal and mentions previous year donation history.

Christmas Kindergarten Donations Highlight Local Hunger Relief

Four Central Congregational kindergarten families received Thanksgiving dinners today from donations gathered at the te bors and girls units. Distributions were made by Mr. Harry Overholt and Mrs. E G Manning after volunteers gathered details from Mrs Thorpe, the police matron. One family, recently discharged from work and facing illness at home, faced poverty despite neighbors’ aid. Two other families surveyed appeared less needy, with one basket given to a grandmother and eight children, not seventeen. A girl’s guidance led to another house, where assembled women demanded aid, prompting Overholt to leave provisions and depart quickly. A Parke date widow in Parke date supported several children by waste disposal work.

Atte Bors Central Congregational Harry Overholt G. Manning Thorpe Overholt Lortst Street Nbs Overbolt Tyler Street North Topeka East Eleventh Street Mrr Overhit Jeannie Veldow Parke Date

Volunteers Feast Feeds Hundreds of Topeka Children

The American Volunteers at East Seventh Street provided meals to Topeka’s poor. About 700 hungry children were fed as hundreds queued for plates, with volunteers like Captain Shannon and McClintock aiding in distribution and free ditches. The Volunteers and Salvation Army plan to share holiday dinners, with Salvation Army serving on Christmas.

Topeka I East Seventh Street Tiewtenant Grahel Captain Shannon Topeke McClintock Ton Ginil Pablo Volunteers Salvation Army

Mr Nissley Delivers Dinners to Crew at Creamery

At dawn Manager Nissley organized a distribution at the creamery office. Applicants for tickets arrived, dirty and hungry, then joined about 180 workers in a march along Kansas Avenue after tickets were allotted.

Hands Reemery Company Paper Corriers Niesia Mr. Niewer McNiacley Kansas Avenue

Thanksgiving Dinner for County Jail Prisoners Lacks Turkey

Prisoners in the county jail enjoyed a good holiday meal though no turkey was served. They were allowed out of their cells for a time, with a dinner at 2 p.m. featuring fresh roast pork, potatoes, bread and butter, coffee and apples.

Thy Innar Uearis

North Topeka Society Shorts and Local Notices

In North Topeka a mix of short items lists bakery products, wallpaper arrivals, and sales at local shops. Messages note residents visiting, upcoming weddings, and community events, with social news from the Kimball Printing Co. and exchanges at Costley & Posta.

Kimball Ptg. Co Canis Gem Bakery Biss Sadie Horton Isas Cromwell Costley & Posva Dante Central arpaGe

New Banss postmasters appointed in several counties

Washington Nov 35 Postmasters have been appointed Arlington Iene county LB Trem ply vice A Ruvtzel Cheney Sedgwick county J A Jey The ad LSaunders removed Richmond Prapk lin county Mrs A it Harshberger vice J M Tray Jesmave Stark Xeoshe county L G Murrey vice W C Harper removed

Washington Arlington Iene LB Tremply A. Ruvtzel Pees Cheney Sedgwick J. A. Jey Thee Ad

To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim with Laxative Tablets

An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in a day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It asserts druggists refund the money if no cure, claiming the genuine tablets labeled L B Q aid rapid relief.

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