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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1897

Page

3

Noted Galena murderers claim innocence amid trials

Gray County Democrats nominate a ticket as the Columbus report notes the murder case in which EAL and George Stahlaback were sentenced to life for the June Galbraith murder. Docks of conflicting statements emerge as the steel crime saga unfolds with multiple defendants and pleas.

Gray County Columbus Eal George Stahlaback Syaltetaich Frank Gullweath Gerena Mike Élleath Mike Stifttetuck Sears Ed StuMeback Galbrescth Fevack

Ministers Appointed for U B Conference Hanses Stations

The U B Conference appoints ministers across Hanses stations with Rev J Meredith presiding elder and including J Meriden W T Play er Lene RS J Patten Metague Ja Sngctesse Stulthar and others. The annual meeting lists many ministers and districts such as Teronnton Munterty Perth City and Okie and Hea mA Sih with C M Brooke presiding.

Bnnual Jo Meredith M- Peesterman A. FL Dever Stu Attas E Hastereren Iter Fo SM Teseterman

Married on Sight in Wellington Wedding

A romantic wedding occurred yesterday in Wellington uniting an aged couple. Mrs Mary Renfrew and Enodh Coles were the principals, with details of the ceremony and attendees summarized from fragmented notes. The couple, aged 72 and 7% respectively, reportedly met recently and wed after a brief courtship.

Wellington Mary Renfrew Enodh Cokes Benen Coles Gowe Ube Renee Uinnes Walt Gaya Botupe

Train Load of Lead Ore Shipped to Argentine Smelting Works

A large shipment of lead ore was dispatched from Guten to the Argentine smelting works today. The train load weighed about two hundred wagons and sold at a high price, with traffic bound for Kansas City and banners advertising the sale.

Gualenn Gena GE Genseveer Nile Southwle Guten Gelaetners Jad Kansas City Bethe

Santa 5 Improvements and Newton Switches

Santa Fe builds five improvements at Newton Farming Machine Shops to install two new switches at the early end of the Santa. The business has grown to an extent that needs more space. Existing facilities will be expanded to nearly double the area, with a new line to be completed in early August. The facility will accommodate increased output and support the urban expansion plans.

Newton Santa Us Garda Gme Lezat Santa Fe

Oil price halts work at Nende refinery plant

The text notes the high oil price causing a cessation of work at the Nende refinery. A Standard Oil executive from Pittsburgh inspects the plant and states no resumption of activity is expected soon. Prices for refined products and deliveries to the refinery are mentioned with reference to current market levels.

Nendesha Young Standard’ Ch) Company Pittsburg Wil White Petineslvantk Tas Karsas Edites Standard OU

Birmingham Factory Interest Shapes Metallic Ties Plan

El Dorado Ot October 2 A WL report notes Birmingham town granted five acres of permud and a £2540 bonus to a factory project while plans await testing of a metallic road axle patent by A Bidwell and associates. The firm aims to supply a 750 factor for the rail line construction and will be tested on the C A railway at Kansas City next week.

Birmingham Dorado Hirminshaw Alu Hidwell Uie A. Bidwell Kansas City Doredo

Parsons Gas Supply Leads City Session Report

A special Parsons city session approved gas service terms with Parsons Natural Gas Co to supply neutral fuel for the campus, promising work on plants and employment for up to two hundred men. Pension actions, local deaths, and public notices fill the page alongside a note on typhoid cases and a bank receiver appointment.

Parsons City Eminel Parsons Natural Gas Company Feu

Woman Bull Fighter Donna Piedros Dominates Spain Arena

A long read on Spain's rising women bull fighters led by Donna Piedros, a 22 year old matador who has fought for six years and slain bulls with a two edged sword after toreros' work. Her rivals Lola and Angelica Pietel, German sisters from Brandenburg, ride horses and have captured public fancy. The piece notes season stats, earnings, and the dangers in the bull ring while contrasting gender roles.

Beautiful Downs Piedros Spain New York Journal Donna Piedras Bandaume Hias Flower Quietus Pietel Lola Angelica Brandenburg Seville Danna Piedron Bombita Ann Mazzantini

Embroidery by Hungarian Peasant Women Noted Art

Beautiful handwork done by Hungarian peasant women is richly described as delicate and intricate. The article compares their raised silk embroidery to machine-made precision, highlights a chair for Archduke Ferdinand Este, and notes Archduchess Isabella’s benevolent support for the industry.

Hungary Perdinand Este Budaeeth

Woman Keeps Exact Accounts Then Loses a Husband

A North Side woman attempts strict budgeting by recording every expense in a small notebook. She notes dates, amounts, and items, reviews purchases on the way home, and even multiples entries by ten to mislead. The habit backfires as others read the ledger, leading to marital strain and eventual separation.

North Side Alseays Ale Uma Abe Holly West Side Chicago ‘Tribune

Fever report shows four deaths in New Orleans outbreak

New Orleans reports no new fever cases today but four deaths, including Faun Hickey at the yellow fever hospital and a child named Eouer. A large crowd gathered on the neighborhood streets, and guards were deployed to clear the area. Public health workers struggle to stamp out the disease.

New Orleans Faun Hickey Yellow Fever Hospital Eouer Philip Chinnewa Sauare Boand of Health

King Voted a Bore and Local Notices on Topeka Chess

A brief notes King’s reception during a royal visit with Queen Victoria’s order of the garter policy. Includes a Topeka chess match tonight at 723 Kansas Avenue between Lawrence Team and Topeka Chess Club. Also reports Patrolman Frank Whitaker’s improving condition after being shot and a Wellington postmaster appointment. Includes ads for remedies and local services.

Siam Bern Chuiniongkern Persis Turkey Lawrence Dhesa Ela Topeka

Topeka Journal Stands By $100 Circulation Claim

For years the Topeka Daily State Journal held a standing offer of $100 for proof that its statements about certain newspaper circulations were not correct. The offer underscores confidence in the paper’s accuracy and invites challenge to its circulation figures.

Topeka State Journal Claims Largest Circulation in Kansas

The American Newspaper Directory asserts The Topeka State Journal has the largest daily circulation in Topeka Shawnee County and the First Congressional District, based on signed statements from Kansas papers. The directory will be issued September 1 1897. The State Journal notes much of its edition carries no postage due to carrier or express delivery.

Douclas Willett Mason of Thursidy American Newspaper Directory Kansas Journal

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