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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1897

Page

5

Turbulent Snapshots From a Busy Santa Fe Era

Busy notes from Santa Fe include a militia commission, a New York meeting, church confluence, and theater plans. Mentions Peter Smith, Desvmtedr 12, and the Racaus Avenue. Reported incidents cover a train accident, a robbing spree, and a court case involving an actress in Shawnee county distress court.

Ramee Netary Peter Smith Mdoc Shane Indige Heise Directves Santi Feo Fscksen Thursby Emilmes Racaus Avenle Mt Earch Cal Moa Tae Fevet Oemess Beture the Troster Basqus Ottigdanek Capuln P Gunter Mias Pugios Sime Latte Bowes A. Strneee

Town Out of Food After Floods Cuts Beate Cristo Supply

Seattle November floods wipe out nearly miles of Everett and Monte Cristo railway isolating Beate Cristo. Stores report dwindling sales as residents trek through snow to Hosea Lookout. Track, ballast, and roadbed swept away, debris blocks crossings, and two hundred thousand dollars in damage feared.

Seattle Wash Everett and Monte Cristo Beate Cristo Amier

Release from prison clears Augustin Cossio and others in Spain’s actions

A chaotic dispatch reports the Spanish government releasing inmates including Augustin Cossio and Thomas J. Jorian after the landing of an expedition by an American steamer. It notes Emily Hetancourt, Piwendy Bytamcourt, and Juan Arias among those freed, with details on their connections to Evangeline Cesares and family. The piece mentions Rosa Cesneres and the possibility of pardon timing, and references lingering questions about communications with imprisoned relatives.

Pather Evangelina Cieneros Havana Augustin Cossio Juan Arias Emily Hetancourt Piwendy Bytamcourt Thomas J. Jorian Trret Privette Lienuel Hernandes Axlip Hare Mespber Washington Bim

To Make or to Break in Washington this Week

Washington moves toward a decision on Kansas politics as President faces pressure over Cyrus Leland and William Sterne. Baker plans a Thursday White House meeting amid lobbying by Bristow, Sterne, and supporters while Leland presses for postelection spoils and postmaster appointments in Seventh and other districts. The scene features endorsements, telegrams, and the clash between Leland loyalists and Baker allies in a high stakes departmentof state struggle.

Thursier EU- Cen Baker United States Kansas Bee Cyrus Leland Senator Baker McKinney William Sterne Broderint Curtis Eerie Lee Gad Baker Leland Plame Waite Hoene Anid Quickis Bristow Sterne Washineton Delamé Suntower White House Tom Andere Cordegus Asdabie Tartess Aml Republicas Semater Baker Mark Hanna Wurkiegin Wartoon Press Cayse Yu Lelandites Anies Perm Ecek McKisley

Prohibitory Law Enforcement Sought by Attorney General

Attorney Ger rapuyle states order to appoint assistant attorney generals to enforce the prohibitory law in the state. City finances show monthly fines abandoned. only the fallen worker named to pay city expenses. In Weathens the attorney general is notified of open subpoenas due to county inactivity. petition seeks assistance to enforce the law, but the attorney general cites workload and impracticality. The move is criticized as unnecessary expense while urging evidence of violations to proceed.

Ger_rapuyle Sicieras Weathens Scere Petiton Faye Ilo Strornes Uss Sgante

Political maneuvering and local campaigns described

The article outlines efforts to influence elections and appoint branches in the liquor business and judiciary. It mentions Senator Balers recommi tments, potential campaigns for Congress and Judge positions, and plans for a new Populist paper to replace the Advocate and News as the official state paper, reflecting tense political activity in the region.

Pisce Sepstor Ie Sopes Petter Ten Ventur

Boycotting Jones and Labor Protests Rally

A chaotic article reports union opposition to Jones Dry Goods, with scenes of a mass parade, witness statements, and a industrial council dispute. It describes tensions between organized labor and the Jones Company, plus references to Armour Packing and shopkeepers pressures amid ongoing protests and threats of action by workers.

Karses Cluracter Jones Indeetriat Caunel Vercerdap Seth Etreeet Waist Industral Council Jonés Ectersl Itty Am Sig Arrrour Packing Company Armour Company Berger Salifee Armour Meats Janes

Steady membership decline in Kansas ABR department

The Kansas and ABR department shows a decrease in membership from last year and officials fear this drop may continue into the current year. Final numbers will be reported after year end as efforts to organize posts continue amid difficulty retaining current members and addressing persistent political pressure.

Kansas & Abr

Sleep Walker Killed After Dreamed Fall From Wall

Kansas City reports a man died after a dream he was scaling a wall ended in a fall. Frank Ff downing, who had been walking near a steep avenue, succumbed to injuries at the city hospital Saturday afternggar. The incident follows a dream he had of climbing a high wall.

Kansas City Frank Ff Liyneh Bepasa Sremanach

Mers Merry Body Found Confession Tin Murder Case

The article reports the discovery of Mrs Pacifie Merryyeneuve Chris topher Merry’s body after a confession by her husband’s accomplice Chimage alias Hickey. It details the burial on Eighty-sevent street near Western avenue and names several involved, with police tracking to a warehouse and suspects Merry and Smith, who fled as investigators pressed the case.

Chimage Daciel Byam Hickey Mra Pacifie Merryyeneuve Christopher Merry Bas Bers Amatch Eighty-sevents Street Western Avenue Merry Als Wits Besse Siepe Byt Desi Ubdar Rim Bartai Hyas and Jases Sauith Arab Smith Pat Sivan Bénees Byac Pratap Seid Ryan Sith Seth Pim Surie Smith Nick Hedmonit Deeith Street Bern Berry Pikes Christie Faye Mamma Tie Som Clotworthy Chough Merrim Yan South

Swift Water Bill Sparks Iwesty-fve Party Clash at Dawson

A chaotic Dawson city scene unfolds as Swift Water Bill and the Iwesty-fve party clash direct from Dawson. Reports describe two factions, alleged shortages, and police involvement amid a tense atmosphere with whisky, billiards, and political intrigue.

Iwesty Seactis Dawson Bestrie Dawein Otterdr Thomias Mages Thames Magee Withtacs Huskins F. Reker Repertsos H. Raymond John W. Brauer W. Hf Chambers BW Pood E Ash J. Giltiah Thames Winer P. McGeex Jack Watson Willem Lewis Arthur Celine Deatta Tim la Eetla Sikier Ie Billy Leak

Lew Wallach's Kin Leaves Phoenix in Arrest Plot

A nephew of General Lew Wallack disappears from Phoenix after a convoluted tale of a staged arrest. The fragment hints at a legal conflict involving a Wading attorney from Indiana and an alleged hire of a horse in a stable. Names and details are garbled, but the piece centers on a family dispute ending with a claim of arrest warrants.

Phoenix Ariz Asoiher Mass Heras Phoeniz Arie Dune Lew Wabest The Duresa Indissapelia Uvery Kary Sutarlay Howe Wartes

Lucky Baldwin Quits Racing Circuit

San Francisco Nov 1 The famed Baldwin quits the Hasters circuit after years of fielding lines of horses across the country. Baldwins declares he will not send any more runners to the Santa Anita meets this season. Public auctions will be held for yearlings as he winds down racing activities.

San Praseiscn Santa Anita Baldwin Clendit

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