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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1897

Page

3

Fourteenth Annual Convention Set for December in Kansas

Yates Center Kansas Nov 21 The Kansas Hyhal Sufrage association will hold the fourteenth annual convention in Yates Center December 9 and 10 An executive committee meeting is slated for Wednesday afternoon and a reception will be held at the city church Readings and officers are listed with several names and titles in attendance

Yates Center Kansas Hylal Sufrage Association Mt. TM Welock Orien Grebek Thaguet Mhelen Caroylel Hay Bilin Hill-Booker Ars Lawn M. Johns Migs Laurk A Secoh C Fial Sirs Henrieth Slettard-Tacer G. AL Lord Hint Albert Reatle Addisott Bapal PreeWent Tureta Kaneas

Choked to Death After Argument at Home on Fourth Avenue

Yesterday evening Mrs Cariline Abbe was found dying in her home on Fourth Avenue with evidence suggesting murder. A drunken man identified as the visitor was seen leaving the scene, and investigators are pursuing leads related to a missing person and possible motive.

Fey Cariline Beatie Fourth Avenue Dene Jewell City Mranaara Drennan Theoraners

MANY RICKS OF ALFALFA IN TIDED TERRITORY

Fragmented report notes many ricks of alfalfa on dusty plains between Dodge City and Olimarrin with twenty ton stacks. Mentions weather, local committees, and a political campaign in a rural district.

Tiedre City Dodge City Olimarrin Cotlais Qijs Bas Ak Erin Imtie Fes Aseick Lestinen

Kansas and regional notices from a tangled November report

Washington dispatches recount police and court actions with scattered names and places in Kansas and neighboring regions. Entries include postmaster reforms in New Kansas and local incidents in Jewell City, Hiawatha, and Celina, noting deaths from poisoning, executions, and fires.

George Gould in Trouble over Pocket Pistol Incident

Report describes a chaotic confrontation involving George Gould and Abe, with mentions of pistols, a detour to the Detroit area, and neighbors and officials reacting. The narrative portrays fear, confusion, and potential crime tied to a pistol and a disputed feud.

Bear Attacks and Parish Services Reported in Nov Event

Villagers fear a bear attack after a fatal encounter near a workyard with a bear killed and bodies found. Churches held joint services the next morning, led by ministers from several denominations, while a missionary service preceded a naval note on the gunboat Newport departing soon for the Nicaragua Canal commission.

Vesienluer Chapetlev Cotte Tee Lis Blakenley Third Christian Church

Fractured OCR Note on Transit Fare and Print Costs

A garbled report mentions a fare, printing costs, and political touches across several places including Suita Ve elite Arkaresna Aruima Lola territory Louliiund New Stexio with vague references to purchases and a December event. It notes a stop over and a denial in a dubious context with scattered names and numbers.

Suita Ve Elite Arkaresna Aruima Lola Territory Louliiund New Stexio Osdubesman Texan

New Tariff Changes by Santa Fe Affect Midwest Routes

Kansas City reports Santa Fe adjusts det rates from the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to Colorado points. New rates align with Chicago and Mississippi river paths. Reductions favor Kansas City on first class and several others, aiming to reduce discrimination against KC while aiding eastern centers.

Kansas City Santa Fe Whl Chicasa Missourio Santa Fe Missouri River Colorado Santi Fe Santa Pe Kagsay City Coloredo ConmiGn Katses City St. Louis Chicase Mt Certs

New Auxiliary Installs In Newton Lodge Ceremony

Guardy lodge No Ub Laties auxiliary to the order of Tubway Chadketers was installed in Ewan on November 23. About forty members and their wives attended as John O Roake’s daughter Ruby of Kansas City acted as instituting officer. Officers installed include President E B McLaughlin Vice President Ho BE Wertberg Central E C Kitching Junior Mrs Frank Heers and others. The organization begins with a committee of sixteen and will meet monthly.

Newton Guardy Lodge No. Ub Order of Tubway Chadketers Ewan HK Pank John O'Roake Mmre Ruby Kansas City E. BR. McLaughlin Mn Ho BE. Wertberg Centor EC. Kitching Frank Heers J. J. Cash W. Rees KH. Sdad Ed. Wondcock Grand Collins

Reading rooms and water tank work near Santa Fe depot

FOR THE RAILROAD MEN. Dodger City November 26. The Santa Fe Fairway reading room is in a neat building south of the river grounds. Twenty two men arrived with a pile driver to work on a new water tank for the pump station near the depot. The tank will be a brick structure with a powerful engine, designed to discharge excess water. Restoration of grain rates to the gulf was approved by lines and will take effect December 1. Dodge City depot casing work to finish by mid December. An accident near Caney killed Frank Juda, a Missouri Pacific brakeman, who leaves a wife and two children. Ballard’s patent wares advertised. Geo. W. Evans and Miller’s Pharmacy noted.

Dodger City Santa Fe Fairway Indiatecord C. Baird Tecombans Bintnervas Daity Agd Jocsrot Ona Spariogs Duper Birnkilweay Dom Xey Sant Pe Pate Chicago Gulf Histearth Awit Atlantic Buart Ester Joint Trade Bureau Elijed Frank Juda Migeouri Pacific Caney Cofferville Fir

Woman Fleeing Abuse Reports Police Fetch Husband After Attack

Mrs. Folquist, living on lost and Typekw avenue, fled with her four children after repeated beatings by Andrew Folquist who home-bound, drank heavily, and cursed her. He broke in, forced her to cook, kicked doors, struck her, and left the family in fear. She sought aid at the police station. Folquist was later arrested for drunkenness and released after vowing to appear.

Andrew Folquist Mrs. Molquint Polquist Theo Mrs. Folauist Potquist Folauiat Santa Fe Tom Mim

Annexation Likely as Senators Push United States Action

New York Nev 28 A special to the Herald from Washington says How Wall will be annexed to the United States during the coming session of Congress. Senators and representatives, including Hatch advocates, are practically unanimous on this point. President McKinley will urge early ratification of the annexation treaty in executive sessions.

U. S New York Herald Washington United States Congress Hatch McKinley Senate

Fire at Kitanning destroys stores and injures people

A fire in Kitanning caused extensive damage to stores including the Moc k Culicigte Darmware ture and Weale's dry goods shop. Heffman's butcher Cirniehing store and local offices were damaged. Dr. Samoan Jus hop suffered serious burns and James Buck was struck by glass. several others injured.

Kitenmung Heffman's Bater Cirniehing Armstrees Water Copipiny National Dank Mid Aphines Bons Reynolds Samoan Jushop She Ince James Buck Hadi

Local mention of faulty trip and railway injury

Local brief describes a derailment incident near Purlingmume involving ee and Mm, with a coupling mishap causing injuries. The injured were taken to Santa Fe hospital, Stummer Land, while the band One seal was broken during the event. California Tinted advertises Santa Fe Route service in Winter Southern California.

Giuthier Weetermay Thome Senta Po Ane Ely Purlingmume Santa Fe Hospital Stummer California California Tinted

Mexico Prosperous Despite Turbulent Times

Atlanta reports Mexico enjoying strong prosperity with high yields in crops and copper, renewed foreign investment, and growing textile factories. Banking shows profits with expected dividends up to 35 percent as English trade diminishes and New England syndicates back Mexican development.

Atlanta Tapiam W. G. Rail Mexicutt National Railroad Mexico Coen Paris James Mil Hav Unis England

Woman in hysterics clashes with City official near hospital

A distressed woman in the city chaos accosted City Physician Mitchell and Street Commissioner Ram Sey crying and demanding access to the poorhouse. A crowd gathered as Mitchell and officers intervened while she urged to reach the doctor and then to see a man about the poor farm. The episode ended with the woman escorting her husband’s coat and wandering away. The couple, Mrs H C Smith and her blind husband, have long visited Topeka. he claims to be a horse doctor while they subsist by begging near Silver Lake.

Mitchell Fara Henry Hess Bell H. C. Smith Topeka Sliver Lake

Poltemen Work Risky As They Ban Football Play

Nov 21 report from Titeturg Pa notes James F Latts injured while playing football leads to policy change. Superintendent and others discuss no police officer allowed to engage in play or trials with a football explaining safety concerns and potential future restrictions. Local administrator ads for estate sale mention preparations and costs.

Titeturg Pa James F. Latts Heuteniot Sellen Lesilp Eaachenan Luvs Ieman Th Athletic Sunicie Ak Selim Bern

British Cable Landing Clash Over Hawaii and US War Limits

Washington reports say Britain seeks permission for a cable landing in Hawaii and New York. French officials warn war risk if land rights favor Britain. Sewall in Hawaii opposes granting landing rights. reciprocity between Hawaii and the United States cited.

Hawaii New York Nav Washington The Herald Reith Jane Gut Nat France Colle Cape Cod Mass M. Patenutre Shierman Great Britaly Firstich Great Britain Flordlula United States Sewall Cliimatic Thhe Haweii Duis

Snow's Plant Attached Over Printer's Trust

The Hamilton Ind company plant and machinery are seized by W. J. Costican amid a dispute involving Shaw and Snow. A court action concerns attachment of gear used by ex State Printer See Wee. A separate Nitro glycerin explosion near Amtertin caused damage but no injuries reported.

See Wee Sharnes Tha Bnehides Hamilton Ing Company Snow Shaw Tou Shue Prinice Parks Sixth Street Ww. J. Costican Shaw Letorr Coencan Altegethur Ind

Suspected bribery case linked to Kansas City figures

A Warren-style bribery charge surfaces in Kansas City involving a Justice of the Peace and a known politician. The case centers on alleged warrant actions, with mentions of Frederckson, Dr. Jefferson, and local officials as the investigation unfolds before Judge Kraemer.

Kansas City Jeferson Goddard Taentryman Frederckson Dallenge Jeane Ant Kosme Vane Jerry Br Kraemer Sir Levi Ralph Latstiay

Fragmented Trial Notes and Local Strike Report

The report reconstructs a court scene with references to Hagan and legal talk about admission to practice, motions, and an index scanned by a clerk. It notes a verdict of immolateness and mentions a plan to move to Mission in a body. A coal strike in Coal City is described with workers in mines and a major employer halting work.

Federal Courts Mr. Ugar de Mission Mrr. Hagan Thairass Coal City Etribe He Sur Coal Company de Font

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