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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1897

Page

3

Stands Guard Over Body and Monument in Kansas News

In Caney Oct 22 Sam Dodee ranch man went missing after his child Bessie wandered from home. A search ensued with campfires and a welfare program at the Hunback pavilion. The event includes a welcoming address and remarks from local officials as Kansas observes a solemn day.

Caney Sam Dodee Irving Bessie Dodee Talline Ted Newfoundland Marta Kansas Tang Hunback Setsier Dbaler Chis Hroderick Ther. Botkin Willian Warner FE. Thomas Af Gena Tanhack Coenred Ea Hi. Japes Puttanschonie Pres MgGteer Mistouri Nebraska Campires Hnheele Denayieneht Commanimr Jona P. Pls Mianosil Viarce Mettrwrur Gorumandar Vey Hard

Diocesan Mission Extends From Colorado To Missouri

Bishop Hennessy returns from a mission trip to Europe and reports a vast diocese reach. The work spans from Colorado to Missouri and includes students and priests preparing for mission duties. The cathedral in St. Louis hosts ceremonies as the diocese expands its reach and activities.

Diopese Colorado Missouri Wienlca Hereferd Ehanneney Erin Eurobe St. Ie Rand Addai Thie Mixsourt Lebgesh Eusweirth

Cherryvale Carnival Fray Sparks City Notice

Fragmented OCR recounts a chaotic street scene with crowds and odd phrases. It mentions Cherryvale, a canal or pike area, a water intakes mishap, and a planned event or drill. Several garbled lines reference people, a police or city response, and local bystanders amid confusion and noise.

Grand Army Reunion Observed With Color and Music

The Grand Army reunion gathered on a crisp October day in a city square decked with festive banners. Veterans and local leaders, including Commander Rakin Sromrimmet and Senator Waker, led ceremonies as the Chicago band played, and 17,000 people watched the parade and marching circle.

Cedarville S Fireworks Honor Fraternal Leaders

The article details a ceremonial gathering of the Forty Niners and Odd Fellows with noted figures including grand patriar Cedarville, Kemper of Morton, Fussell of Kansas City, and others. A parade or relay event in Leavenworth is mentioned, highlighting a delegation and a grand reunion planned for a future date, with references to local dignitaries and activities.

Cedarville Grand Patriar Kemper Morton Fussell Kaniua City Topeka Leavenworth Genini

Out of the Wilderness and Political Debates

Fragmentary text presents a discussion on governance and currency, questioning the ability to form legal structures. It references Governor Tikes Fant Weritton and a plan involving questions, windom, and teetered plans, with debate over political ideals and parties addressing warfare and national form.

Editor Moffaty A Target A Distorted Dispatch

Minneapolis Oct 12 A special from Bismarck reports an attempted murder of Exiitor Mittatr of The Settler five shits twine ta by some unknown. This is the second attempt this week and the preskes and Ti were aumped into the Miser rheer. Bitras tere sacking a Dinlop and gumbling ate the ment. Great excitement and if the Biminere calleht He will be severely Sean wire.

Minneapolis Mint Bismarck

Studebaker Paneral Honor Fades as Factories Close

Fragmented OCR notes report a parade of factory closings for the noted wagon maker Studebaker. Names and places are garbled but hint at attendance from Chicago and other towns, with references to workers and a ceremonial turnout.

Peter E Bruscone Ian Chionke Mamenth

Deaths and Funerals and a Bible Lesson

Fragmented obituary notes speak of a funeral at an abterban with family details and dates. A Bible lesson at a Buaxex country church is described with questions and answers from Sunday school. Weather and rain belts are mentioned with a Kansas temperature detail and a forecast remark.

Special Santa Fe Train to Leavenworth Tomorrow

Round trip fare only 167 dollars via Santa Fe route. Trains depart Topeka at 1:15 AM and Leavenworth return at 1:50 PM. Meduc club trip to Leavenworth price 1 fare 7.67 until Oct 1. Prescott violinist Friday evening event mentioned.

Santa Fe Leavenworth Teyworth Olis Sigt Santa Peconte Topeka Meduc Club Lesvenworth Library Hall

First Santa Fe Officials Recalled From Bygone era

The article recalls early Santa Fe railroad figures including the first conductor and first superintendent, and describes a guest visit by Sir Henry Cunningham to manager Frey. It follows memories of W. W. Fagen and chief events in Topeka, Carbondale, and the track’s western expansion, with anecdotes from a 25 year career span and remarks on Mudge.

Sir Henry Cunningham Frey Santa Fe Yentertay Ufernobt BMG Wee Wien Srdat Wie Seewike Mudge Santa Beral Wey Guy Julie Peesen Santa Pe Omain Plonerr Caltroad Kansas W. W. Fagen Mr. Pagan Topeka Romdd Ynar Watsas Midland Railway Totela Kuneae Chay Santa Wort Scott & Metis Generid Etudine Vaitelle C.K. Holter Manlan Coloye Holliday Hetch Colonel Holliday Dupoka Jake Pailiouns Carbondale Trent Lure Wootwanweod Grove Crichweod Grove Jahes Masest Stuper Vharkce Roundhouse Muage Winre Bett Foean Funes

Owl Through a Window Remarkable Injury At Esltimore

An engineer named Murphy, riding the "Ete Fiver" on the Nor e Chio line, was cut by flying glass when a window shattered during a collision near Caseyville. He sustained facial wounds from the impact and glass splinters as the cab window gave way, leaving him bloodied but conscious.

St. Lawley Murphy Nore & Chio Tme Caseyville

Santa Fe Surgeons to Meet at Montezuma Hotel New Mexico

A semi annual meeting of the Santa Fe Railway Medical and Surgical Society will be held Friday at Montezuma Hotel in Das Vesas New Mexico. Dr J P Kester chief surgeon and other Santa Fe physicians will attend with papers on traumatic necrosis injury and care of minor injuries. Dr J Hy Mann to read a main paper. The annual meetings stay at hospital buildings with semi annual sessions at current Santa Fe hospital locations.

Santa Fe Railway Medical and Surgica &l Santa Fe Hospital Associatior Montezuma Hotel Das Vesas New Mexico 4. P. Kester Foad Minney J. le Gilbert I. Hy Mann Dorlend Pasvio Cole “Coline Bractire W. le Smith Ptreater Edwin DB. Shaw Tus Vegas N. al Beaitepsi Duioba Em- Doris Kas H.R. Employes Fearing A A

Santa Fe's titled greet Sir Henry Cunningham in Topeka

Sir Henry Cunningham and Lady Cunningham passed through Topeka yesterday on their way east to Lemdtun. Sir Henry, a barrister and former India famine commissioner, has long lived in India and held the title Knight Companion of the Indian Empire. He discussed India Afghanistan frontier tensions and said loyal government must face warlike tribes such as the Afridis and Wuniris.

Henry Lady Cunningham Topeka Sir Henry Cunningham Toyeks Lemdtun Mery Cunningham Engtichide Resslard Canada Ian Denver Pres Amt Unlages Franrs India Iste Wes Jules Aitik India Famine Commission Bard Dullerts Lodi Vieriuy Alan Tronter Afehanistan

Santa Fe Office Changes Force Move Out

The Santa Fe system consolidates freight department duties as J Devlin moves to reorganize offices. J J Kinnes leads room changes while General President Anneray oversees the shift affecting printing contracts and station operations in Santa Fe.

Santa FE J. Devlin J. Devin Santa Pe Ott & Tewkstary Leoming Fuley Betesen Karas Venice Jacks Ellert Ninth Street Selset Servier Department J.J. Kinnesci Tuarit de Permnent Mtr Kinney Santa Be Pepehe Anilor General Anneray Tate Veen Santi Fe

Santa Fe Officials Visit Los Angeles to Discuss Bakersfield Connection

Supt Hebbs to assume post at Heck Island while Herten plans a move with his family. Santa Fe executives led by F P Ripley and Paul Morton arrived in Los Angeles to survey a potential Tejon corridor to link with the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley line. Freight totals for last week reached 51900 in value with several railroads posting mixed loads as the network edges toward a Bakersfield route.

Santa Fe Los Angelec Los Angeles F P. Ripley Savin Fe System Ty Paul Morton James Dunn Enginiver W.A- Wiesel Frelscht Thalle Masher Tejon San Joaquin Bakersfield Ttme San Peds

North Topeka notices and social updates from local residents

The North Topeka snippet lists multiple notes including EMS instructions for a Kimball Pig Co. dispatch, tablet sales by Cromwell & Setters, and visits among residents. It mentions Mrs Kline of Rossville visiting Mrs Hayes, Mrs Garner of Shorey improving, Miss Tressa Heed visiting in Chanute, and Herry Miter returning to Delphi, Ind. from Charlie Berry. Local arrivals include Mr and Mrs Will Sheffer from Paola, Mrs Lewis Dart and daughter Josephine visiting relatives in Topeka, Rev ES Riley en route to a Baptist convention in Lawrence, and other attendees. Also noted: George Kluseman selling his machine business, Kiluseman’s plans to join husband in Ortsburg, and their home on West Gorton Street rented to Mr and Mrs W M Costies.

Ems Kimball Pig Co Cromwell & Setters Cromwell & Jeffers Kline Rossville S.A. Hayes D. E. Garner Shorey Agie Nic Tressa Heed Chanute S A Ogden Wes Jackson Street Herry Miter Charlie Berry Delphi Ind Toan Will Sheffer Paola Ubell van Burm Street Lewis Dart Josephine Colorado Springs A Ryder Chicago Ryder Charles Tropa Atchiser ES. Riley Manhattan Te Baptist Convention Laurence Yes Tee C. BD. Skinner Mes. Foltz Martha Afitenelt W. D. Labes Wameso Leonardeville Ren Frdl Sichois George Kluseman Ortsburg Kon Port Arthur

Deportation of Chinese Immigrants Reaches New Costs

United States Marshal Foraker reports deportations from California to Santa Fe under the Gary exclusion act. A shipment of detained Chinese nationals cost the government about 9 dollars for fares from San Francisco to the Southern Pacific route, with further payments from San Francisco to another point. One detainee claimed prior deportation after visiting family in China and anticipated a return voyage in March.

Santa Fe N. M Get. i United States Foraker Califorbia San Francbsco Silver City United States Court For Gary Mit China Maireh

Potter Must Pay Extra Verdict In Dismissed Case

Justice Gilderteave ordered Rev. DabnL Potter of the Baptist Tabernacle Church to pay an additional disbursement of 478 dollars after a final judgment against Potter was entered. The case against John P. Reedkotel was recovered, but Potter’s case was dismissed on Monday as all attorneys failed to appear.

New York Ustice Gilderteave Dabinl Potter Baptist Tabernacle eWarch John PD Reitkoteller Pitter Potter Rim

Breach of Promise Suit Tied to Deformed Foot Claim

The breach of promise suit by Miss Shapiro of Richmond against Nathan Rose of Baltimore draws interest over alleged deception about a deformed foot. Rose claims truth hurt the relation. Shapiro cites medical exams and vows to pursue the case.

Baltimore Shaproff Richmond Nathan Rose Rust Athew Shaplro Miss Shapiro Ots Alee

Robbery thwarted by patrol and officer at Smoky Row

A wealthy Renland farmer narrowly escaped a planned robbery by three men. Police captured one ringleader and two suspects after a nighttime confrontation near Maud Edwards and Smoky How, with the farmer and a companion detained for intoxication. Witnesses note the farmer’s belt held over $100 and imply a long scheme.

Renland Gul Ars Morgeane Paitrolmin Smoky Fuaz First Maud Link Tarni Tok Dink Payne Path Biehl Drurkenneks Owen Maya Bawande

Case Plant Sold in Milwaukee Change Hands

A major plant transfer from the Case Threshing Machine company occurred in Racine and Milwaukee. The price is reported as 32 million dollars. A telegram from Charles B. Ta, en route from Europe, confirms the deal with eastern capitalists represented by Gotan T. Fish and others in Milwaukee.

Great Threshing Machine Works Milwaukee Wis Racine Dee Jef Charles B. Tae Europe J. 7 Emiate Erikson K. Jann Avimtetliie War Bell Gotan T. Fish Bulwatker

Chicago trial hears disputed murder case testimony

The courtroom heard a dramatic questioning of key witnesses. Dr W J Allpart faced cross examination over bone identification. The state argued about seized evidence and the credibility of a female witness linked to the Luetgert murder case.

Chicago Cot Ruihili Tie W. J. Alpurt Uetmcia Allpart Miry Fledwell Seagal Ludwirt Mos Luetgert

Market Report Sees Wheat Area Expansion Amid Strong Prices

The report notes wheat prices firm and demand steady in New York and Chicago markets. It cites increased wheat area projections, higher cash futures due to government data, and December deliveries. Prices for December wheat edge higher while livestock and corn see mixed movements as traders digest weather and policy signals.

Iloediae Uta New York Columban Rheeperiine Denrsiber Sollte Mma Oe Cate Cate Matimena Abel Uum RCSEN Deyeite Caul Northweasern Ohie Timothy Cash

Chicago Livestore Market Hogs and Cattle Report

Kansas City area market notes show hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts with mixed demand. Cattle receipts about 2,000 with steady to weak prices, steers and cows variably priced. hogs strong to higher with active sale, sheep and lambs firm with noted sales in the 60s to 70s. Representative Texas steers listed among receipts.

Rey Sringar Wiger Eerie Arnetat Kansas City Hasiaw Entes Neavies Kannie City Mobie

Market Snapshot From Kansas City Producs Market

A readout of commodities markets notes corn and wheat trends with mixed prices. Sugar and coffee markets show quieter floors while cotton and oats movements appear modest. Weather outlook hints at a warmer trend midweek.

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