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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1895

Page

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Indians Get Scalps Ambush Kills Captain Smith and Two

A special report to the Republican Details an ambush by a group of Indians at Jackson's Hole. Captain Smith and two companions were slain, with claims the tribe seeks revenge and will return to their reservation. A U S scout Wilson updates on the pursuit and mixed reports of casualty and movement, including a march toward Camp Aranite and the Swan Valley area.

Pocatello Idaho Potiiers Jackson United Sake Troops J. W Guint Smith Eilinih Swan Valley Witsuy Wilson Jewissia Collis Eoke Ae Thay Tie Nth Iit Livivuant Linn Wu Kimthunoul Lilley Pele Hromocepurte Sur Yedley Atusher Eelip Switch

Mis Asvetaio eturel of PIB aveatr hous fone sare sgt motited we meh

A garbled report covers the visit of a literary figure, Mus added, to New York from Mis Asvetaio eturel of PIB aveatr hous fone sare sgt motited. The event highlights her public speaking at a Baptist church on Ash Street and the warm reception by friends and admirers.

Eidine Gowdale Betacam Trip Ives Marrkase New York Elaine Goottale Easynin Ie Bodian de Chutes A Ewattoa Tas Hee Nesiadid Arisky Lee Henry RoGandale Bawttean Miasy Vallere Los Pertange Tie Baptist Church Hopton Petu Demet

Policy shift at New York newspaper prompts editor change

The Cleveland note reports tension over a policy move at a New York journal. It claims Hearst plans to silence opponents and replace the examiner with a new editor from Scranton, amid political maneuvering involving the Democratic chamber.

Cure for Diphtheria Promises Electrical Throat Therapy

West Pattman doctor J. W. Was claims to have discovered an electricity based remedy for diphtheria. He says the treatment applied to the throat has shown success in many virulent cases and a physicians conference will review the alleged cure during the week.

West Pattman de J. W. Was Dr. Was

Odd Fellows meet in Topeka with grand lodge events

The Grand Lodge here hosts a Topeka gathering of the Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah. Registration at 706 Kansas Avenue, reception committees planned, and officers listed at the National Hotel. Meetings, parades, and appointments set for today and tomorrow amid extensive preparations and travel.

Odd Fellows Topaten Aes of Kansas Rebekak Topeka Tsombera Kanens Avenue Wnd Ee Taster Lee Perguson Jan Goowy Willem Taide Tepeks Chattcn Watters Oswego Sderetars W. Duin Topeks L. Beal Ttebokals Assembly Nolle Grands Ulev Nye Ste Hobexsh Mra Adelaide Waylao Washington Mes Miaseke M. Drydes Spring Hill Lydia Sueppaed Wiehite Troweiece Mea Ica M. Rinm Yryanitutie Thoapiwin Mpa Sarah M. Hance Wyandade Cimfactor Ada EE Find Waterville Mus Etta Hayes Manhattan Huside Guard Frites Shermer Tat Ottsideguard Ruth Sekersutt Boni Grutml Tosater Wilmina Taylor Hobekaia Am Ton Tall Emorrow J. 5 Odd

Thirteen year old boy undergoes skull surgery

The thirteen year old son of Joha snn of JV Giannier street was operated on at Christ Hospital yesterday for a skull tumor or injury. Several pieces of stressed bone were removed in a delicate procedure. Speech returned Friday evening but doctors warned a delay could have affected brain function. he is reported as well today.

Johasnn JV Giannier Street Christ Hospital Reaven

Unsigned Local Notice From Fragmented OCR

A fragmented OCR reading from a Kansas City area notice describes a judge and a woman, J. Busspieger, caring for a sister, and a husband who travels to attend a parade but falls ill. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or actions. It mentions Coffin and Feesis of Patléa in a confused context.

Ememlager Kiewnas City Sra. J Busspieger Ize Coffin Kansas City Jugree City Patléa Jange EnamingerJiau Ata Ebe

Old Settler Dad and Family Recall Kansas Trek

Fragmented obituary note recalls Rebecca Weis turn and a party of fifteen who, forty years ago, left a town near Auburn for Kansas. Rebecca Weis turn’s funeral occurred last week with several descendants and kin living nearby in Anbura and Tapotw area. Aged participants include W Phillips of Tapotw and other relatives, while most of the original party remain near Anbura.

Rebecca Wetrbure Eros Rebecca Weisturn Adain Stacu Weisfuen Kanses W. Phillips Tapotw Aubnen Funerak Anbura Orst

Glucose Werts Won’t Go Oneot Warka’s Ton Par Wt Marshallinws

The Gip factory plans to stay in its current location, rejecting a move to Oftumeya. Local officials accepted from Dr. Pirmenic a plan for tram water and issues. Capacity will be raised to 15,000 bushels of corn daily.

Warka Oftumeya Muarsusti Pirmenic Cilicaga

OOL Colts Trial Begun Charged With Manslaughter

The state case against Caleb Colt, charged with manslaughter for a fatal incident at Washington Court House, opened in common pleas court before Judge Walters. Witnesses were called, jurors summoned, and a postponement was granted at defense attorney Nash's request. JUS witnesses subpoenaed. Note mentions amiss lighting incident leading to arrest and forfeiture.

Washington Court Lou Caleb Colt Washinton Court House Walters Common Pleas

Trial of Mehord De Berrows Opens in District Court

Mehord De Berrows stands trial for the murder of J. B. Ross in district court. He is described as calm yet moved to tears when called a murderer, with jury impaneled after a morning of voir dire. Prosecution led by Safford, defense by Lenhart, with evidence focusing on the July killing near Konsville and witness Joel D. Ross.

Mehord de Berrows J. B. Ross de Berrows Malvane Russgilly Rose Mra Joub Malvane Jaly da Russ Heik Ian Erather de Barrawsie Liebou de Barriog G. A. Kix Missong Cserios Ton DeTlurran Jacksonville Ang Tian Fa Dyvid Overiayer Curser Statins Matho Hueen Gaye I. Miller W Tosvilie Glerk Isenhars Ue Iyenhael Guish Koasville Richard DuBarrone

Governors as Believers in Religion Among State Leaders

A Census by Vimes Herard shows most governors and territorial executives profess Christian faith. Of forty-four, thirty-nine respond. ten Presbyterians, five Congregationalists, five Episcopalians, four Methodists, three Unitarian, one Church of Christ, and sixteen unaffiliated. Many attend services. several align with denominations, with notable names from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and beyond. Some hold nonchurch affiliations or liberal views while maintaining faith in Christian salvation.

Vimes-Herard Theyatutt Poveraves Sr. Culberson Dexas Ous Congregationaliss Arkansas Richards Montana Loser Mathews Indiana Allen North Dakota Ferrell Virinta Brown Maryland Menrow Oklahoma Jefferson Gardner Indian Territory Stove Missouri Clough Jackeon Jaws Morton New York Yorner Tennessee Warnor Sysle Democratic Party Melutica Colorado Ualty Church Cnitarias Greenbalge Mase Morrill Auosas Lippitt Ruode Island

Threaten the Torch and Torch Sermon by Rev Townsend

A colored minister Rev TM Townsend of Quinn Chapel denounced mob crime and urged swift justice at a service in Chicago. He warned that if law is ignored the torch may be used against rioters. the sermon followed reporting of Neal Smith’s Chattanooga outrages. Also noted: Jacob da Li Espine, a colored man, jailed 30 days and fined 10 cents after being found guilty of simple assault.

Nestove Cuicano TM Townsend Quinn Chapel Twenty Fours Street Wabash Avenue Mr. Townsend Neal Smith Chattanooga Towser Ile Christies Townsend Hagee Jacob da Li

Commissioner Browning Orders End to Prize Fight in Indian Territory

Indian Office head Browning orders immediate action to stop the Corbett Fitzsimmons prize fight in Indian Territory. He directs Agent Wisdom and state and federal forces to eject intruders, enforce laws, and prevent any disturbance or benefit to fighters, warning that troops may be used to keep the area clear and ensure compliance.

Warntseron Browning Indian Office Corbett-Fitzsimmons Indian Territory Wisdom Muskogee I. T United States Corben Fitzsinuners Abe Policn Unitd Andy

New Grain Elevator Under Construction in Topeka

Work began today on an excavation for a grain elevator with 352100 feet capacity of 10,000 bushels for Thomas Page in Topeka. Spuller las the contract for carpenter work Hawes and Calla laid the foundation and wall. Project aims for early completion.

Page Thos Nori Topeka Spuulloe Las Hawes

Prisco Train Robbed Near Caston by Bandits

Reported in Font Str Ark on October 7 the northbound Prisco passenger train was robbed at Caston ST fifty miles south of here last night. Six men carried out the act, damaged an observation car and the local safe, but passengers were not harmed. The bandits reportedly failed to open the through safe and reportedly escaped with a small amount from the local safe. The train was allowed to proceed after the robbery. authorities suspect the Christian brothers gang.

Banwlite Font Str Ark Prisco Caston Here Lavenoona Lie Wala Goly Clirieticn Brochars Gang

Lower Dam Cesspool Protests Overruled in District Court

The North Side citizens petition to restrain the lower dam company from construction was overruled. Judge Hicen ruled the petition presents a cause of action and the case proceeds, with no authority found to permit nuisance. Nearby, Atlantic and Boston invited the house of deputies to convene the 1808 Episcopalian convention.

Dynesthin Norih Toprke North Side Citizsan Casapitolis Hicen Herailets Fishan Brooke Mixsiraporss Atlante Boston House of Deputies de. Phillips Brooke Tr Wazhington

Painter Dies In Six Foot Fall At Santa Fe Shops

Joe Hagan, a finishing department painter at the Santa Fe car shops, fell six feet from a plank while reaching for putty. His partner William Doyle aided him and he was treated by Dr. Munn then returned home. The arm showed fracture and pain persisted, with updates noting improving condition. Separately, the Christian Church Session convenes at First Congregational with around five hundred delegates, five work divisions, music led by E W Parker, and topics including standards high.

Joe Hagan Santa Fe Hagen William Doyle Dr. Munn Topeka Avenue der. Muno Christian Church Christian Churches Buuers First Congregational Church Mmembera Nuiber Aiso Btandara High Presigent Howard C. Rash Salina Maria Atchison Aytos- Worth Drake University Des Boines

Indicts Father Wagner for Assault and Abduction

Grand Jury indicts Dominick Wagner a priest on three charges assault betraying a girl under 38 and abduction. Phrase notes likely nulla proes due to marriage while embezzlement probe continues amid parish bookkeeping shortage of 2000 dollars with admission of 1000 misappropriated.

Se Joe Grand Sis Dominick Wagner Pris Burke Temahi Snorning

Libul Libel Case Dropped In District Court

Judge Hogan ordered the Poster-Hudson libel case dismissed at Atchigan after an agreement to drop the actions. Major Luwson’s explanations claimed editorials did not reflect on Judge Featur’s integrity. The decision included the Topeka case and aimed to clear the docket before potential reversals. Attorneys in the courtroom reacted with amusement.

Foster-Hudson District Court Poster-Hudson Hogan Atchigan Major Luwson

Santa Fe Conference Sets New Time Tables

Santa Fe division superintendents meet General Superintendent B. U. Mudge in this city to finalize the new time card effective October 20. Attending are C. H. Strohim assistant superintendent Fireigo division Chicago Illinois CT McLellen superintendent eastern division A Turner superintendent middle division Newton Kansas G J Trariman superintendent southern division Vietita T J Whitesind assistant superintendent southern Kansas Chanute F S Dalun trainmaster Chicago division Chicago.

Southern Division Vietita T. J. Whitesind Southern

Prison Term Upheld for Plot to Wreck Santa Fe Train

Supreme court sustains four year sentence for Oliver Gliver who, as an AROU striker, removed spikes and shrines from the Santa Fe main line near Burr ton to wreck a four passenger train. Damage to track detected just in time to avert disaster.

Supreme Court Reéno County Diatric Uc Gliver State Penitentiary Oliver Santa Fe Burrton

Scandal at State House Involving Colored Janitor and Others

A colored janitor Henry IL Fast a state house worker and Lizzie Taylor were found in upper rooms of the capital under suspicious conditions Saturday night. The janitor paid a 10 appearance fee after police raised the money. Miss Taylor pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid 10. Lena Davis a colored blind woman and a 59 year old white man Wines Cox were also arrested and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. They each paid 10. The Aurora Havana cigarettes are advertised in the same notice.

Thiler Henry IL Fast Sreman State House Lizzie Taylor Puel Yeei Ordey Miss Taylor Wines Cox Lena Davis

Armenian Riots Prompt Turkish Inquiry and Calls for Freedom

Reports state six delegates urged Turkey to reform police actions in Constantinople and suburbs after riots. Armenians sheltered in the Patriarchal church faced shootings as tensions rose, with Kurdish fighters entering the worship space and reports of Armenian deaths. The message demands a swift inquiry and the release of prisoners.

CoxstanTixor Sofa Constantinople Ana Ipadvithia Preis Foveljsn Wits Uinilaesien Snd Armvaia Thy Parte Mure Tast Ando Forow Trogpa Qaupar

What the Matter Was They Were Seasick on a Train

A chaotic Sunday excursion from Michigan ends in distress as passengers endure seasick symptoms. An engaged pair receives anxious looks while a younger man helps a woman to rest, and a bystander offers to aid, but details and outcomes remain unclear amid the crowded, trembling scene.

Readalpa Michigan Hans Uber Searicksiens Lini Hutsliw

Boat Men Riot Over Loading Dispute at Dock

Riot at Serlimer's dock near Leavenworth Kansas involves about 150 boat men over loading order. Capt Phillips and his son were assaulted. Phillips shot in head and believed dead. warehouse and merchandise losses around 12000 pounds, insured.

Ant Anott Toxawasas N.Y Bost Serlimer’s Phillips John Gralt May Tim Fas

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