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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1897

Page

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Night at the German Theater Sparks Murder Plot Hype

Audiences pack the German Theater for a sensational show titled The Wurst Farst Rant vom Lake View, a dramatization amid wild chatter of murder and boiling bodies. Reviewers note chaotic staging, sensational dialogue, and a juried production that drew strong reactions from the crowd and critics alike.

Chikara Hiropisianasrul Home Wineries Vors Piot Demuet Bet Schanck Behindhees Divorney

Defense rests in Luetgert trial as end arguments begin

The defense and prosecution present final testimonies and closing thoughts in the Luetgert murder case, with witnesses detailing the defendant William Charles Luetgert and the factory connections. Testimony highlights alibi questions, reputation evidence, and the timing of key events around May 1 to May 11.

Ealbek Vick Purittushal Lielserda le Wie Breed Sistem M. Fagan Atturdes Phelan Vincent Willelo Almines Deanes UI Fred J. Swift Hes Luctetts Auustes Wiliam Charles H. Brown Vel Charles Ted

Police chief Luetgert letter received in New York

A dated letter bearing the name Luetgert as Chief of Police arrived at police headquarters in New York. The missive, signed by Luetgart, is deemed fraudulent by investigators who say the signature alone suffices to brand the note as a fake.

New York Chicaza Get Putice Ripley and Nachos Stra Liaise Portes

Enatish Woman Accused of Coercion and Flight from Husband

A misthit woman in Enatish is unable to speak according to Ly, while a letter from a welvirte describes a plan to go to Germany with funds to secure a future. The document implicates Ludgert and Chief Kinley in a case of alleged coercion as the woman fled from her husband. The letter notes fear of harm and discusses alleged money for travel. Details place the events at 1 WM Padisade Avenue, Jersey CHY, with the New York vicinity cited and a vacant lot noted. Authorities reference the victims and location as the case develops.

Padisade Avenue Jerse Chy Kinley Ludgert Germany

Firemen's Widows Get Payouts After Railway Tragedy

The Santee railroad company paid out money after a wreck that killed a fire engineer and others. Widow Inez Branham and Enel Pier received payments totaling seventy dollars, with May Branham and Mere Hollister also paid. Beloved Westen and John Salley received small sums, while the total compensation faced scrutiny by relatives and officials.

Sante Ie Hees Tcheineer Branham Enel Pier Feisbis Tisbhe May Branham Mere Hollister Bellabole Westen Guneoley John Salley

Ex Queen of Hawaii LILIPOKALANE III Suffering Pneumonia in Washington

Reports from Washington state that former Queen LILIPOKALANE III of Hawaii is ill with pneumonia while in her apartments. Two physicians have been in constant attendance as state of health remains serious.

Hawaii Washington Estan Dlc Litteukalini Howe Lilicett Meath Oketward Aks Bee

Progress on the Kinfas Bridge Concrete Work Advances

The Kinfas bridge construction reports concrete arches nearly complete with final spans and abutments under way. Engineers note archwork nearing completion and abutment masonry continues, with waterways and erosion control under observation.

Yellow Fever Update From Mobile and New Orleans

New cases of yellow fever are reported in Mobile and New Orleans as health authorities announce new infections. The brief bulletin notes there were several fresh cases and mentions deaths, underscoring ongoing concern over the outbreak in the region.

New Orleans Mobile

Topeka Hosts Kansas Odd Fellows Grand Gathering

Topeka welcomes 2000 delegates for three days as the Grand Lodge Grand Encampment and Rebekahs convene with plans to secure a new Orphans Home site. Stone’s Chateau in Topeka is offered as a location amid extensive entertainment and official meetings at Odd Fellows events.

Topeka Kansas Paddy Stormont West Sixth Street Hegius Odd Fellowship Jonple Webe Hebeke Epearparut Deine Brand Lodge Encammant Lamarcuw Marniie Rebelkas Sanate Chamber Rebekas Senate Chamber le Boimiere Guwwa Grand Lodge Proberte Relekas Destroux Uuen Hutehinin Ketekay Grtawa Eliree Quincey Street Pyle Charee MM. Gienu Vribune Frank Sternberser Elbeworth Rand Idficers Electra Rupert

London Gold Market Sees Mixed Signals Across Markets

In London Oct 1 the gold market saw limited offset from American demand. A weaker bank rate and Paris purchases support a softer gold drain while demand from the United States shifts toward New York via Paris. Indian mint reopenings and silver coinage rumors affect prices and bimetallic talks may end. In Texas a Hooded gunman killed Charles Birch and Bob Carter later surrendered. Carter found dead from gunfire near a jail.

London United States New Jane Union Paective Paris Atp Hottakine

Snow Storm Hits Michigan Rails and Injures Worker

A snow storm in Michigan yesterday caused steady snowfall for over an hour. An employee, Lomen Erpa, suffered injuries and was taken to Salvation Army hospital, then to Santa Fe hospital, with plans for Leavenworth and reunion travel. Union Pacific offered $1.47 tickets for trains at 4:37 a.m. and 3 p.m. and travel validity to October 15.

Crystal Hutchinson Santa Fe Salvation Army Hospital Sata Fe Hospital Leavenworth Hetara G. A Union Pacific

Burglaries at Dawson City Hit Canadian Office

Steamer City of Seattle reached Beattie Washington with passengers including Jaros Clark and CA Brews of Chicaza reporting a Dawson City theft on September 5. Thieves broke into the Canadian gold commissioners cable and stole three to four thousand dollars in dust. The Seattle party also noted indignant talk in Skaguay over Bernat Bloure’s move to place townsite under Canada via British Yukon Governors.

Beattie Wash Ort Seattle Skasuay Dyea Alaska Jaros Clark Chicaza Dawson City Chirk Brown Dawson Geerze C Sounds Wre Migner San Francisco Brown and Clark Galvin Skazuas Bernat Bloure Canada Yukon Gomlins Moure Alfeged United States Taid Sitkic The Skaguay Jouk

George Worth Trial Starts Over Suspected Assault Case

The criminal docket opened with the State against George Worth charged with criminally assaulting the 9 year old daughter of Engineer W. G. Halloway of the Santa Fe last July. Worth, about 54, is an ex Topeka telegraph operator, held in the county jail since July, brought to court by deputy Lerch. The case drew a crowded, tense scene as Worth showed agitation and his three attorneys prepared for the defense amid Santa Fe chatter.

George Worth Ducebter W. G. Halloway Santa Fe Engineer Halloway Parkdate Halloway Gimily Werth Topeka Tegmeter Uly Duiier Frank Lerch Ken Teara Jetmore Worth Synctine Werth Amon

City Prison Improvements Plan Amid Tarred Construction Delays

The article discusses urgent city prison upgrades including a rear two story addition, separation of sentenced prisoners from awaiting ones, and new sewing and potential cooking spaces for women inmates. It notes possible prisoner removals to fund the county bill and foresees completion by December 1.

Tofay Wornwa-Permatine City Swan de Fontactor Busine Coukinge Ikie Mvushi

Widow of Bill Nye Inherits From Bank Wreck

Raleigh Oct. 1 It is learned that the widow of Bill Nye had 540 in the wrecked Pleat National Bank of Asheville of which the 41H Gt get a dollar The sum is almost all Abe had save some mountain bed.

Raleigh Bil Nye National Bank of Ashevile Abe

Little Girls Parade Featured In Toneka Childhood Event

The first miniature sewer parade on Topalis avenue drew 20 young girls aged three to eight, each with a decorated doll carriage. Mothers enhanced prize entries with paper flowers. Critics noted no consolation prizes, leaving several participants feelinjured as awards were given for best features only. The event originated with Mrs. Heid Alexander's daughter.

Toneka Topalis Avenue Tenis Twelfth Streets Ntte Cme Heid Alexander

Train Robbers Convicted In Portland

George Jack and Charles Williams were found guilty by a jury of railway robbery on a Portland passenger train held up two weeks ago. Jackson pleaded guilty and Williams was convicted. Penalties range from five to twenty years in the penitentiary.

Portland Ore George Jack Charles Williams Oregon Railway & Navigation

Prodigious Strike Threat Amasses 400000 Workers

London reports a federated trades union secretary stating the executive committee will call out all members in sympathy with engineers. About 30 industries are to be paralyzed and 400000 men may be out of work Friday as the conflict with employers escalates.

London Federated Trades Tag

Weyler Ordered to Embark for Madrid in Cuba Reform

reports from Madrid state General Weyler will depart for Madrid immediately and hand over command to Marquis Ahumada or General Linares. The cabinet approved recalling Weyler and appointing Governor General of Cuba, with reinforced forces to follow in November as operations against insurgents resume once weather allows.

Weyler Madrid New York Urlas Ahumada Linares Wesker Gourde Weiler Cuba Council of Ministers Gerrees Blanes Tve Hal Campos Hanese

Red Cross Dishonored by Nations Says Barton

Miss Clara Barton, president of the American Red Cross, returned from Vienna’s Red Cross conference and charged that except America, trading nations misuse the Red Cross as a trade mark. She decried lack of protection, calls for laws to shield the emblem, and noted U S law lagging on safeguarding the society’s sacred symbol.

Clara Barton America New York Miss Clara Barton American Hyd Criss Society International Red Cross Vienna Red Cross Miss Barton Ry Cross Eben

Board of Pardons Confront Governor Leedy Over Cases

Three member board of pardons led by N. M. Wells Foot and J. W. Tandelop Emporis with Mayor Thomas accuse Governor Leedy of ignoring favorable reports and pardons. The board vows to resume work January first, after unresolved cases and planned consultations.

Board of Pardons Ontahiy Board of Parsons N. M. Wells Foot J. W. Tandelop

Washington appoints several federal officials October 11

The president announced appointments including HN McGrew of Phoenix as register at East Lake City Utah, Fred Springs of New York as agent for Indians at the Nevada agency, Edward Goldiere of Chicago as agent for Qua Paw agency in Indian Territory, and Ontario's Bank of Montreal inviting tenders for 10,000 24 percent inscribed stock to finance the floating debt of the dominion.

Washington Hn, McGrew Phoenix Ariz East Lake City Utah Fred & Springs New York Nevada Agency Nevada Edward Goldiere Wichite Kew Qua~ Paw Ontario Toronto Bank of Montreal

Croker Weighs Push to Remove Wyck From Ticket

The Journal and Advertiser reports a conference at Great Barrington Mass among Nathan Strauss Judge Gaynor and Col William Bourne on a readjustment of the Democratic city ticket. Wyck may be replaced by Gaynor in the mayoral race amid talks with business leaders and mixed voter polls.

Was Wyck New York The Journal and Advertiser Nathan Strauss Richard Croker Great Barrington Mass Wm. Gayhor Brooklyn William Brows Jadee Gnayfor Holoart A. van Wyck Major Dudge Gaynor Strauss Len Jucse Gaynor Gaynor Messrs Strauss and Croker Henry George Judes Gasser Jadge Gaynor New York Herald Mae Henry George Gefferson Seth ‘Dow Citizens' Linen van Wyck Tammany General Tracy Patrick Gleason Greater New York van Wreck Henry Gorge Seth Low

Struck by an Engine Tragedy Hits State Street Car

An Elgin street car on State street was hurled from the track by a Chicago Northwestern train last night. Three people sustained injuries: Henry J Felix with a scalp wound, Frank Fisk badly bruised and cut, and Mme. Frank Fisk severely hurt. Passengers narrowly escaped death. the car was demolished and landed on its wheels.

Elgin State Street Cis Chicago & Northwestern Henry J Felix Frank Fisk Mie Vrank Fisk

Cavendish Expedition Reported Attacked En Route to Zanzibar

A Rome relay notes Cavendish expedition from Bertior RitoAtrion last year was attacked by Anshurae near Kikuyu after reaching The Sumuliland. Two Englishmen, Ciedidiah Cavendish nephew of Duke Devonshire and Andrew his companion, were believed killed. Cavendish and Any new leaders seized two locals, sent prisoners to Rilkusa, then to the canal. The party, with native dead, retraced a route to Zanzibar via Kikuyu with volcanic evidence along the way.

Kikuyu Cavendish Halbor Chivendiel Marty Zanzibar Betas Ie Gur Agen Zangbar Cons Donalieon Smith Philadelphis

McKinley White House winter entertainments rule

Mrs M Kinl s new rule at the White House sets Saturday receiving days for the winter functions. Mrs McKinley, in improved health, will preside at all events. A card reception will require invitations to reduce indiscriminate attendance at past gatherings.

Washington Mra McKinley White House McKinley Cleveland

Paul Adams Disappearance Mystery Spurs Local Search

Paul Adams, a junior year high school student and son of Jude F.G. Adams, left College Hillnt home Monday at 8 p.m. without hat or coat and with little money. Family and police have searched with no trace found, sparking serious concern among residents.

Paul Adams Jude F.G. Adams Tate Fmily

Four Big Brotherhoods Unite Under A R U Alliance

Four major labor and fraternal groups join under the A R U umbrella to form a united front. Leaders from the federation say the alliance will coordinate efforts across industries, promote mutual aid, and strengthen bargaining power nationwide.

Union meeting to shape railroad brotherhood federation

Engineers conductors telegraphers and firemen from the United States Canada and Mexico prepare to meet in Peoria Alabama for a landmark conference to form a federation of railroad unions. The gathering aims to negotiate a unified plan with leaders including grand chiefs and grand secretaries from each brotherhood present to chart the proposed structure and membership scope.

Peoria Tesday Pour International Gunven- Hens Fefers-Ien Brotherhood of Engineers United States Canada Mexico Grand Miustor Hulleay Conducturae R Clark HH. Witting Aassistant Grand A. It. Garret- Sop Arandwenier Condutter Brotherhonl Railway Tralaries PH. Morrissey John Marvey Lodee Salimminom N.Y Frank Penn Lodee No Pashia Coto Onior Railway Twleeraphers Powell Sargent Tf V. Venner Jodeo No. 4 Jersey City J. James Burke Ledge Noo Strateford Chit Asa Millon Kidaa Atenison Kan

Train Fire Fails to Halt Mammoth Cave Visit

A derailment near Glasetw Junction Kentucky sparked a station blaze in a county train car en route to Mammoth Cave. Fire crews led by Captain Farrel and Assistant Chief J. Ghrivin battled the flames for about thirty minutes, later extinguished with the aid of Veteran Arenian and others. no injuries reported.

Mammoth Cave Glasetw Junction Dindoceiey Treluck Ghanguw Sunethor Liemotrney Dimand Caytain Farreil Jamrs A Ghivin Burke Arenian

Dust Causes Disease Claimed in Chicago Epidemic

City health officials conclude a virus or microbial particles in dust sparked a widespread cold and hay fever epidemic. Experts traced outbreaks to air and street dust, with symptoms inclining to ordinary cold or flu.

Chicago Wiflelak Health Department Eutone

Fever Quarantine Roils Texas Gulf Coast

Quarantine spreads across Galveston and adjacent counties as authorities report yellow fever fears. Health boards in Beaumont and Bryan impose strict limits, halting communication with Galveston and isolating residents tied to suspected cases. San Antonio and Houston also subject to protective measures as officials trace recent arrivals from the port city.

Dallas Tex Galveston Bedumont Estate Board of Health Yeston Houston Remansont Thuve Bryan Chut County Beaurmont San Antonio

Department store failure hits Simmons Brothers in Chicago

Creditors under chattel mortgages seize Simmons company 202 and 204 State street. Indebtedness around 150,000 to 500,000 is forecast, with payment capacity questioned. Also reports Att Ferough Bey named Ottoman minister to the United States, succeeding Mustapha Bey after study in Paris and London.

Simmons Brothers Chicago Chikago Oct Simmons Company State Street Meyers Ht Washington State Department Att Ferough Bey Turkih United States Mustapha Bey Parla London

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