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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1897
Page
5
A garbled narrative describes a tense scene involving a veteran, a Perkdgie woman, and a discussion about a place called Lomb. The text references a meeting on Saturday, a push to pull or move something, and mentions a Meone place, Bush, and Mylaudered by an unnamed figure. The overall sense is chaotic memory of a troubled event with unclear details.
A fragment describes a special train event at Lev Werth with a Santa Fe route fare of one dollar. It mentions a 7 15 departure from Leavenworth, the Modoc club, and seeks lodging offers at Stormont Building West Sixth Street.
Chief Justice Doster told a Journal reporter he does not believe capital punishment deters crime. Governor Leeds supporters argue it should be used, while critics including ex Senator Wear voicing doubt. State officials express mixed views on deterrence and humane treatment.
Wisfield Oct 12 elections see Republicans and Populists fail to align with the county clerk. Some townships will list one candidate on the ballot while the opposing ticket gets no vote. Grant Maple and Vernon townships report GOP candidates, while Liberty and neighboring townships face ballot issues.
The state election board ruled that David Ritchie must appear on the district judge ballot. Democrats challenge the nomination process claiming no valid convention selected him. Governor Leedy campaigns with a schedule across several towns as the party lines lay out a broad push.
A local note promotes a low cost Leavenworth outing with a round trip fare of 187 cents. The Sundae special bus leaves at 7 2 a.m. and returns to Leavenworth at Hide ym. The Mudve club offers a cold cure trip via a day plan and a cough remedy with a money back guarantee.
Special train via Santa Fe departs Topeka at 7 15 p m returns Leavenworth 10 30 p m. Fare is 107 for the round trip. The Modoc club invites members and friends to join the outing tomorrow for a great time.
Akron observer Conger a 11 year Republican stalwart discusses tariff policy and McKinley in a Bar Harbor visit. He cites Blaine opposition to protection and questions how protective measures affect industry and public support, noting high protection shifts costs to workers and the broader economy.
Washington reports the annual treasury balance shows June 20, 1886 assets at a lower level, rising to over 30 million by June 20, 1897. The piece details funds held, deposits, redemptions, and adjustments for ordinary and fractional expenditures, with notes on government operations and fiscal management.
An elderly frail woman arrived at the Tock Island depot from an unseen city in Missouri unable to say her origin or destination. She wore modest dress, had no money or escort, and refused to be removed from the station despite plea. Local residents sought help while a Christian convention discussed outreach as efforts continue to aid the sick and needy. A sensational patent medicine ad for Mystic Cure circulates, touting knee and rheumatic cures with a Topeka pharmacy listing.
Very little money to ride the Santa Fe special leaving Beav enworth tomorrow at 4 Tale timing. The Modoc club joins the train and warns coughs and colds to avoid danger with One Minute Cough Cure, an infant remedy for throat and lung troubles. G W Stansfield, 22 Kansas avenue.
A garbled Topeka news round up notes social events court docket delays and community plans. It mentions Y M C A groups organizing a football team, a barn built on Topeka avenue, a bicycle sales figure, and officials planning events. Also references nursing notes for a hospital, police activity, and local clubs debating carnival plans.
A historical ad-style note claims certain trades cause specific illnesses. It cites engineers and weather-exposed workers with kidney trouble, clerks with hemorrhoids and constipation, and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, drug-free remedy. Endorsed by a Circleville notary public, the text urges readers to write for a pamphlet on piles.
Port Townsend Oct 12 An Alaska voyage yields a total dust bounty of 2000 dollars shared among 35 men working under hard conditions. Reports describe daily dust production and mining activity at Cook Inlet with men wintering in Nome and others planning spring returns. Provisions at Cook Inlet are ample and prices reasonable as crews await new mining opportunities.
Peter William, prominent Toledo merchant and head of William Peter & Son, was refused admission to a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern train in Cleveland after attempting to use mileage tickets. He clashed with the agent over the ticket signature, claimed he lacked funds to return to Toledo, and borrowed money from a nearby acquaintance to continue his travel.
Special train leaves Topeka at 7 15 a m and returns to Leavenworth at 10 10 p m offering a round trip fare of 167 dollars. The Modoe club Eves on this train. Children suffered with crap but Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy provided almost instant relief per F A Thyrnton. Sold by all druggists.
A Seideta Club announces a special Leavenworth trip tomorrow with two services. The outbound departs at 7:15 AM and the return from Leavenworth is at 11 PM. Round trip fare is 1.87 dollars.
Leavenworth and return fare is 187 dollars with a Santa Fe special service leaving Leavenworth at 7 15 tomorrow morning and the turning bus departs at 101ky p m. Round trip price is 107 dollars. Broken luggage collars cleaned by Peerless Steam Laundry.
Anna Held arrives on the Fuerst Bismarck in New York Harbor greeted by her terrier Tiger and a crowd of friends. She chats with a young man, expresses happiness at being back, and says she will start rehearsals immediately while promising to sing and perform again.
Denver October 12 Judge Fudae Wilson of the court of appeals with Judges Thompson and Bissell concurring halts and remands the case of Sechridaky versus Appia Clothing Company. The lower court injunction preventing advertising claims was reversed and sent back for instruction and possible dismissal.
The Missouri Senate confirms a senator for the unexpired term of Senator George after a party nomination process. Murry Maney, previously in Washington and a graduate, is expected to take the seat soon after a visit to the island for study.
ATopeka and Leavenworth rail promo offers a Santa Fe special train leaving Topeka at 7:15 am and returning from Leavenworth at 7:20 pm with a round trip price of 2.87. The ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure by G. W. Stanfeld at 28 Kansas Avenue and mentions free button sewing at Peerless Steam Laundry.
The article promotes Diamond Dyes fast cotton colors for durable dyes that resist fading after washing and sun exposure. It cautions against using dyes marketed for women’s costumes on cotton and wool, endorsing Diamond Dyes as the trusted, time-saving choice.
An old style travel notice markets a Santa Fe route to Leavenworth tomorrow with a round trip fare of 5160 via a Sante route and a special train leaves Topeka at 518. The ad mentions limited comfort and a quick cure promise from Chamberiule's Cough Remedy, praising its effectiveness and listing Liberty Banner of Maryland as a seller with 26 and 50 cent sizes available.
Leavenworth bound Santa Fe special runs at 6:37 am and 3:40 pm with return at 10 ab 1. Hi fare for round trip. The Model club rides this train. Mrs Emily Ford reports relief from severe itching after Bergs German Kaive treatment, available at leading druggists. Reunion tickets priced at $1.47 by local union. Trains valid until October 12.
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