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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1897
Page
5
In the Seventh district contest Chester Long and Leland Owls vie for influence as the populist and republican factions clash. Long attacks the opponent’s record while Owls backing grows amid campaign travels and party maneuvering across the district for the summer election.
Dr Depew presided over Ballington Booth ordination in New York on November 26. The ceremony drew thousands, with reporters noting the crowd, the Booths, ministers, and Volunteers of America officers present, and appeals for funds to cover debts.
The report sketches a complex suit alleging property theft and a scandal involving Madison McKinley’s brother-in-law George Suxton. It notes claims of elopement, mistaken marriage, and alleged use of legal statutes to gain action. Jude Day represents Suxton in a petition related to a judgment.
Chicago reporter outlines attorney Doethiet Hagren seeking to contest a will and property rights for Mrs Walkup Wallace Ketcham while noting a murder case involving Wynn Tipton and Pipa Wynn. The long report covers mental competency claims, potential duress, and forthcoming probate challenges amid convictions and appeals in Knox County.
Advert says Santa Fe ensures fifteen hours faster trips and shorter distance with daily Pullman sleepers and free chair cars to Los Angeles. It touts Snyier's New Photo Gallery at 722 Kansas avenue and California Limited service. Also notes 62 W. Ninth St JW Phillips and Trumbull art stock prices at 720 Kansas avenue.
A broad, disjointed Topeka news snapshot covers football chatter, pardons, court docket cleanup, charity events, and social notes. It lists happenings from Harvest Home events at Westminster church to football crowds, weather talk, and local civic items, all reflecting a bustling fall week in Topeka.
An advertisement promotes holiday watch selections with 2x20 percent deposits to reserve watches. It touts strength health products and remedies with terms like No-To Tobacco and Wonjer-Workir, claiming vigor and wellness. Contact Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York for details.
Denver reports Governor Adams names Attorney D C Bellman and Charles E Noble plus Judge Joshua Walbridee to form a commission to investigate recent Tetras disturbances in Routt and Blanco counties and assess blame for Indian hunter deaths. No word yet from Solorado U.S.AG headquarters. A Crose Oplu letter to the Times suggests settlers are prepared for any shore action. The inquiry aims to determine responsibility for killings by game wardens set against Ute revenges.
A new photograph gallery appears at 724 Kansie avenue, promising finer, fresher, and richer varieties than those offered by Olofiklerg on Tif Kaneas avenue. The notice highlights the local storefront opening and positions Snyder as a premier image shop in the neighborhood.
Madrids November report notes decrees signed by the queen and premier Baguete expanding suffrage and civil rights under the Spanish constitution. A second decree extends universal suffrage to all adults over twenty five, granting preferential status for immigrants from certain origins and outlining reforms to the nation’s legal framework.
Reports from the Hatiton batt ball describe an enjoyable affair hosted by Irwis Lodge Dano, with guests and committees named. Local physician John Agh and SB Lreetiee led event arrangements, as Santa Fe top employed, while several named residents assisted. A three year old boy in Lynn Center faces croup risk. Amberlain’s Cough Tenty is praised for saving life in prior attack. Johnson Broa, drug firm, touts patent medicines. locals note high cough remedy satisfaction. Also notes wishes to distribute rabbits and a tip about Governor Leedy and fake yarns. Christmas photos urged at new gallery, 722 Kansas mrebie.
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