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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1897

Page

2

Fever Invades San Antonio and Other Texas Cities

Opened her door San Antonio threw wide the portal to yellow jack and the scourge entered the city. Reports from Galveston and Houston indicate yellow fever cases, with quarantines and disinfection underway. Officials warn of unrest as trains and mails are prepared for containment and city health boards debate the fever’s reach.

San Antonio Tex Galveston Orion Board of Health Bourdeas Houston Guitras Washington Guiteras Wyman Inc Gutteras

Prominent Cases Reported in Jewish Infirmary Outbreak

The article details new disease cases spreading from a Jewish charity infirmary and nearby sites, with four deaths and multiple patients at Touro infirmary and Hotel Dies. It notes cases in Algiers and hospitalizations, concerns over delayed reporting, and criticism of health authorities in Galveston and Texas for handling the outbreak and camp detention measures.

Clive Hetty Buorman J. A. Leder Ginvhie Tiebert Hite Touro Infirmary Sades Yey Theyhoepliad Algiers Tward of Galveston Texas Destin Louisiana Board Wooliass New York Board of Health Webb Ian

Detroit and Wayne County Railways Consolidation Battle

In Petingree street car dispute the city challenges a proposed consolidation of Detroit and Wayne County street railways with the Detroit Citizens’ Railway. The 1884 grant is said to bar merging and to diminish Detroit’s control, arguing the consolidation reduces the city’s railway services and weakens its Citizens’ line.

Netruit Mich Corporation Chine Detroit and Wort Wayne Hell Lain Detroit Citizens’ Burger Railway Detroit Railways Detroit Railway Cittzena’ Railways

Frank Long Vanishes From Walnut Street Restaurant

Frank Long, proprietor of a restaurant at 100 Walnut Street, is reported missing from Totley Kanwun City Times. Their home above the restaurant, neighbors say the furniture was removed last night and the Long family left without a forwarding address. He allegedly planned to move to a cheaper location after paying rent through the 10th, citing financial losses as the reason. Creditors and tradespeople are listed as owed money.

Totley Kanwun City Times Frank Long Walnut Street Patrena Tweikhrand Wee Yeateniny Long Fin Lonaami Tite Lome Fratektioen Bintin Caner Scihing Ana Bethy Tinentere Nion Perit Tee Ey Cotepany Tavessom Geuccesesr Tims Pacific Hallway Company Eogeth Natures Serine Railroal Welegrmpe Unwa Mimouri Kans Eid Falla Wyandithe Misaiurks Kansas Amos Uise Americas Doryter Ucn Pacihe Astern Meade Etkar ‘Theenron Adolphuse Meier Savess Pycite TNT Ile T Hitly Meh Rebrurkac Touee Saleh Atv Hid Hs Vyianon Eoonemmnatean de Sparta Belmiente Misty Raya Cies Chuck United Secretary of the Ead Devreoe Edreessurg Wala Pallriad Telraragh Enid Semel William Dy Corte Faerind Maxtor Tosech Mowenas Grarce Honly Teragy, Bese At Ake Raven Peatencesse Willison Street New Forte United States Oriana

Philadelphia WCTU Objects to Smoking Cars

Philadelphia Woman's Christian Temperance Union denounces smoking cars on streetcar lines for next winter and proposes converting every third car to smoking. Electric Bitters advertised as a remedy for various ailments with a trial bottle offered by Switt-Holliday Drug at fifty cents or one dollar ten.

Ww.ctu Philadelphia Philadelphia Woman's Christian Temperance Union Evers Switt-Holliday Drug

Where Is She Now Safe in New York Parade Controversy

A Havana escapee Senorita Evangeline Cosie y Cisneros is reported to have reached New York with American escorts. The Journal denies her presence amid a city rumor mill and a planned torchlight parade by Cuban sympathizers. State Department commentary questions international trouble and extradition limits under 19th century treaties.

New York the Herald Evangeline Cosie Y Cisneros Cesa de Recajidus Havana New Grians Jersey City Clenéroe Tool Cuban Aewsdader Atl Jonta New York Journal Washington State Department Mehit Uf Mus Clandeog United States Uwe Principes Jaw Chu Minaingeros Spain Luma Congress Cleveland Sout Senate Exprdes Breeton Alveland

Corn on Mother's Grave Sparks Family Dispute

A farmer plows up a 200 year old family burial ground at Mount Sinai, sparking a lawsuit as relatives seek to disprove malice while testifying that his mother’s grave was among those he ploughed. Also includes old ad copy for Boucklen's Aroca Salve and Ayer's pills.

Mount Sinai TL. T John Secant

Notice of Sale Kansas Pacific Railway Foreclosure

Notice of sale under government subsidy mortgage foreclosure in the United States Circuit Court for the Western District of Missouri. Parties include Kansas Pacific Railway and related defendants. Proceedings reference a decree and state court filings, with the sale to be conducted under court order and jurisdiction of the federal district.

Kansas Pacific Railway Rodesie United States Karaae Unio Pacific Hall Wax Company Joan F. Jones Hasaell At ‘Travers Stswart Ten Tacott, Jr Eruatens Elukny Asherson Pinu Gavoeine Westers Tigetriet Missouri Etarton

Long fragmentary OCR describes railroad mortgage and sale details

A garbled OCR fragment outlines a complex mortgage and public sale process related to the Union Pacific and Kansas Pacific lines. It references officials, bonds, property, and auction procedures, with mention of Master in Equity and a sale to satisfy debt.

Unclaimed Freight Sail at AT & 8 F Ry Co Warehouse

An unclaimed freight sale is set to begin at the AT and 8 F railroad company freight warehouse starting Thursday October 14. The notice lists the sale action and location.

F. Ry. Co Thurecay

Notice of Sale in Eastern Division Foreclosure Case

The Kansas Pacific Railway announces a sale under its eastern division foreclosure proceeding. The sale occurs on the eighth day of November in the year 187, at the forenoon, at the railway office in Miami, with bidding to commence at a specified price. Conditions, terms, and locations are described, with the sale to follow legal notice directives and involving railroad property and assets.

Kansas Pacific Railway Eastern Division Vielson Kansas Tensinen Miamiuil Ann Eer Spade Sige Alan Spee Ieee Su Paneer Sen Ahmed Scieare Taliwey Sun Gate Jury Pete Remeron Torres Sahara Igor Pinay Crestewet Orion Ge Maria Geories Saat

Fragmented note hints at a plan involving several named people and groups

A garbled diary style text mentions DHFS, a Berred device, and various named persons and places. It references a political or investigative context with terms like Screener and Elect to tas, and multiple unidentified events. The fragment describes tours, archives, and potential actions by individuals such as Gene, Ney, and Linny, amid scattered mentions of locations and dates.

Sahay Ian Erin Raghat Gene Tor Euvebaaey Tun Keerstvers Arthon Evan Silat Minster

Diamonds Lost and Recovered at Strath Haven Hotel

A long article reports diamonds once lost in a Strath Haven hotel bathroom were found, with about 500 dollars spent on the search. The recovery involved careful handling of pipes and water mains, one third of the items saved, and extensive cleaning of a water pipe system and surrounding area.

Caldwell Strath-Haven Berulihmore

London Times Regrets Bank of England Silver Letter Fallout

A garbled front page note discusses disappointment over the Bank of England Silver Letter and critiques by critics on financial policy. The piece references governors, potential viability questions, and reactions to statements attributed to Mr. Beyan, reflecting press sentiment and uncertainty about monetary guidance.

London Times Bank of England

Brooklyn Day Observed in Elaborate Nantville Event

The Brooklyn commission held a formal city event in Nantville yesterday with many members attending. Officials spoke on city programs and time schedules while attendees were welcomed by Margaret L. Sungeter and GA. The gathering included reception by St. Cain McKelway and prominent guests from New York and nearby areas.

Nantville Wisbville Tent Greddint Brkt Ciniitnrion Maser Wutstir Brooals Witter Citedfield Goerstan Brooklyn Commission Ude Welegeit Wiromens Margaret St. Cain McKelway New York

First Block in Seven Years Damaged in Omaha

A ruined section in Omaha near Vifieenth and Farnant Street, blamed on a fire and partial collapse, blocks access for four years while repairs are planned. The building is owned by Buster cuptralfare and nearby theater activity continues at a limited site.

Omaha Vifieenth Farnant Siteeié Gothry Betes Buster Cuptral— Fare

She Brought Gold City of Topka Arrives With 26

Oct 1 report from Victoria BC describes the City of Poka bringing 26 returning miners aboard the schoonte Annie Moore buried in Lennennal. She left for Skacuey with provisions. both echonher and carey were lost. The Topka crew brought Gown & Cook’s le fot Titers and a pond eam Spit pele. Harry Warne sold a tum ervek fir Wei and arrived with others. About SON people ket Une Klonitike ark and only enough food for one third.

Topka Minera Harry Warne Ervek Fir Wei Dows

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