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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1897

Page

8

Snap Shots at Home News in Topeka Layout

Fragmentary notices from Topeka recount festival notes, arrests, visits, and local interactions. Mentions include Carpenter’s return to Hosaville, Topeka police and detective presence, and various civic and social events. Names such as Evans, McKenna, and Rose Jackyon appear amid scattered scheduling and public notices.

Kansas Avenue State House Betty Inkune Asylum Eipfeelk Cine Evans Tomka Wim Monner Topeka Jackyon Fort Scott Williame Kinnsad Cly J. da. Kinney Soqth Me Shawnee John McBroriald Topeka Ratheny Company T. F. Doran Edna Best Tom Anderson W. B Shockley Belchers Fiehard Colver Los Angeles Lincoln Neb California Joplin Mto Stricklett Wito

Topeka Summer Patch Ups Set St Joe Game

Patchwork teams formed from Western Haie and Western association players play at St Joe. Kan sen City Blues catcher Pardes was limited to a run scoring hit as the game ended 47 to 5. Police arrested many names for alleged peeking and related cases. Clyde Mattox seeks presidential pardon after life sentence.

Topeka Western Haie Western Association St Joe Etehthas Pardes Kansen City Blues Jamer Chus Tienodict Jas. Mart John Adina Frank Jotie Kairie Henry Wallington McKinley Cleveland Mattox Miattox Topuke Washlietun

Topeka Patient Quits Hospital Then Demands Pie

Albert Henderson was stabbed in the left side after a dispute over gains and was taken to Salvation Army hospital. Dr Agnes Wallace treated him, then Henderson insisted on leaving, later asking for pie and stating he was not used to anything but pies and cakes.

Albert Henderson Nucth Topeka Salvation Army Hospital Agnes Wallace Henderson Wallace Emerson Vis Wien North Topeks Rhone Walery

Wellington Postmaster Contest Ends in Levi Ferguson Appointment

In Wellington Levi Ferguson was appointed postmaster, replacing Chester L Long who supported A A Richards. Richards faced opposition protests sent to Washington but failed, while Richards’ backers hoped for A Richards’s selection.

Chester I Long Levi Ferguson McKinley Wellington Congress Chester L Long A. A. Tichards Weilinginn Hichards Wellin Lonk Richards Thiee Washington Lang

Salaries in Silver at Guzernhenayn Smelters

Monterey Mexico October 4 Salaries for Guzernhenayn smelter employees here and at Agden Cale enios will be paid in Mexican silver at a rate of two Mexican dollars per one gold dollar. The practice may be adopted by railroads and other foreign firms in Mexico.

Guggenheim Monterey Mex Guzernhenayndicate Agden Caleenios Mexivo

Late Sporting News On Four Year Old Pacing Record

The report highlights Columbus defeating Indianaplis and a close game swing with St Louis and Chicago. It notes Peters, Evans, Tuck, Reed and Kittredge among players, with focus on shippey Belling and Mertes in center. Attendance listed and double header details given.

Louisville St Louis Cheato Indianapous Columbus Indianapolis Yeaturfey Forestan Wik Senators Mertes Ales Riley S Colimbun Evans Tuck Tey Indianepelis Furemin Kuhoe Ptromis Wesemmeago St Eouis Hrowna Chiengoa Battine ‘Griffith Peres Rat Eopooeres Battorion St. Lewis Suber Chicago GeEth Kittredge Odeords Fe

Kansas Chancellor defends football program against charges

Chancellor Snow denies accusations that University of Kansas football coach Woodruff recruited players from Mitchell county for collegiate play. She says Missouri president Jesse did not allege rough or unfair play and that KU faculty support efforts to curb unsavoury athletic conduct.

Lawrence University of Kansas Woodruff Jushawke Eleven Enyety Kansas University Wyle G. Wooden Cortain Kansas Weedruffx Mitchell County Glasgow Dteputen Columbia Jesve University of Missouri Jesse Universities of Kansas Minsouri University of Sigsouri Te Kansas University of Kanes

Browns Sign Crooks Dunlell and Genoene to Von der Ahe

St Louis on Saturday the St Louis magnate Von der Ahe completed purchases of Jack Crooks Pete Dunlell and Prack Genine. The trio were described as top prospects and potential stars in the Western League with strong pitching and hitting promise.

Crooks Daniela Genius von der Abe St. Louis Gerree Tebson Colvimtrux Twas von der Ahe Jack Crooks Pete Dunlell Prack Genine Bass & Pitcher Leon

Whisky, Yukon Prospects and Klondike Sagas Reach Seattle

The Farralon arrived with 110 prospectors from Dawson City including Louis Lang as they anticipate scarce provisions along the Dalton trail. Survivors recount the harsh trek via Five Finger and Summit, noting whisky shipments and prices, and the hopeful mass exit from the Yukon amid storms and rough conditions.

Klondike Seattle West Farralion Skaxony Alaska Louis Lang Dawson City Halton Tral Junesu Associated Press Lame Dawson Dalton Tral St. Michael Dalton Tre Wedort Summit Tidewater Parentten Henry Brathneber London Exploration Company Dalton Teal Adair Col. Ggraw Denver Wealthy Mining Mont. Oo C. Colvin T A. Garrett Ely Garrett Schvendt White Pass Bik Pourteer McArthy

Epidemic of Typhoid Engulfs London and Kent

An epidemic of typhoid fever spreads across the kingdom causing fear in Mugstone Kent with around 50 deaths. About 120 new cases are reported daily. Authorities rush to expand care with temporary hospitals and reconfigured shelters. Reports mention Lephord fever rumors and critique water-service neglect after a watchman vacancy at a water supply.

London Mugstone Kent Mattletone Owio

Mint in Philadelphia reports record coin output in era

The United States mint in Philadelphia completed a record coinage of 14,010,010 pieces, though only 12,013,842 coins were issued. Separately, Cleveland reports the closing of a mine to Andrew Carnesle’s control, with the Norrie Iron ore mine capable of producing 100,000 tons annually and valued at $2,000,000. An ad touts Hall’s Veratative Sicilian Hall as restoring gray hair, with a dentist ad following.

Philadelphia United States Norrie Cleveland Andrew Carnesle Tron and Land Company Milwaukee Hall

Dangers of Soda Use Exposed by Medical Ad

An old advertisement warns against using common soda as medicine for stomach troubles. It claims soda irritates stomach walls and intestines, risk of inflammation, and promotes peritonitis. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets are touted as a safe remedy available from druggists with claims of improved digestion and appetite.

Harlandson Drugeista Stuarts Wuerts Gillart Stuart Cts Stuart Co

Joe Wheeler Sets World Record for 4 Year Old Pacing Geldings

In Oakland California on October 4 Joe Wheeler drove a 4 year old pacing gelding to a new world record by pacing a mile in 2 01 on a track two seconds slow.

Joe Wheeler Paccer Oakland Cal

Bicycle Races at Council Grove in 20th Annual Exposition

Crowds filled Council Grove for the Merrin county exposition closing events. Winners include Charles Horkfess Delavan Kan in one mile, TW Felix Ina and Sam Pollard Council Grove tied in open race, Sam Pollard also winning the half mile with AE Arurine and others placing behind. Half mile handicaps saw Mack Jehusan and Frank Lind among top finishers, while Three miles handicap awarded to Sam Pollard with L W Felix also placing high.

Council Grove Merrin County Charles Horkfess Delavan Kan Red Kerr Cottonwood Fallethira J. Magill Manhattan TW Felix Ina Sam Pole Lard Amring Viandican Sam Polard Meeged AE Arurine Wo Felix Bors Mack Jehuson Frank Lind Sey Claude Lindsey S Potlard L W. Felix

Miles in Europe Reviews Armies for U S Army Plan

General Miles on a European tour of military observation has inspected fortifications barracks and field works across great powers. He will prepare a comprehensive report for the government outlining recommendations to improve the United States Army. No opinion on Franco German balance given. any public disclosure depends on the War Secretary and Congress.

Mies Nelson A. Miles Miles Maus Ot the Aemy Europe Rullooak Ede Heohes Delaiie Victoria Czar Nussia Dmiperor Germany Turkey Eunona Faure Savt Bren Republic Minte Lo France Aliles Armit Humbure San Aclion Congress Secretary of War Dia

Carter's Pride Plays at Crawford Theater in City Debut

Local notices announce Carter's three sensations The Post Mail The Defauttes and The Tornado at Crawford Theater this week at popular prices. Andrew Mack the comedian appears next week in Irish Gentleman. Field's Minkirels performed to a good crowd at the Grand Opera House. Travel offer to Kansas City for two dollars good to October 10.

Lancuin Carters Post Mail Crawford Carter Eoers Rowley & Shaw Andrew Mack Remasy Clortis Irian Comedien Aig. Field Grand Opera

No Appetite for Sausage and Political Turmoil in Detroit

Mayor Harrigon and five Chicago associates attack Detroit hospitality as a feast of sausages and politics. The report cites abrupt refusals, dubious claims, and a tangle of local officials in Chicago and Detroit. Amid swirling accusations, a supposed remedy advertisement touts cholera cures and festivals, reflecting a chaotic era of public notices and sensationalized items.

Harrigon Mayer Ha Public Works Ste Gann Poe Tatler

Rights to collect beyond franchise limits questioned in court

Chicago officials challenge city power to demand higher compensation from street railway franchises. Supreme Court briefs argue limits on municipal control and whether cities may extract extra payments beyond existing licenses. If upheld, doctrine would affect only current franchise ordinances and related utilities.

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