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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1897

Page

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A Nation's Ward Honor Reception at Madison Square

A formal reception is planned next Saturday night in New York to honor Evangelina Cline, Cubin patriot. Delmonico's is secured for the event with many distinguished guests expected. A Kansas home is offered to the young Cuban and preparations include musical entertainment by The Seventh Regiment Band and attendees from notable figures.

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H George Jr to Wed in New York Society Match

Civil notice outlines the engagement of Miss Marie Hivoh daughter of Gupta El Filtch of Stene Cmimeo, to Henry Heute of New York, son of Jewry Ghoten. The wedding date and formal arrangements are announced with details on travel and ceremony plans.

New York Hicuss Intermt Internet Stiles Marie Hivoh Guptaiy EL Filtch Stene Cmimeo Mireet Hiiry Heute Soncat Jewry Ghoten Grrayer Althoegh En. Paert

50 Men Laid Off Amid Quarantine Disruptions

Oakland reports 50 laid off as Southern Pacific lines face yellow fever quarantine stoppages. Labor agency notes workers dismissed due to car shortages and public health controls. Meanwhile police report two men arrested in Holton for bicycle theft, later released. Dixon received $25 from a subsidiary in Sacramento, linked to a wheel theft case. In Dex Mottee Iowa, sports notes cover local football and municipal contests amid fund campaigns.

Adolph Luetgert's Children Present in Court Outcome

Fragmented OCR summary describes Luetgert palace trial scene with his children brought forth and then kept at home. Prosecution confirms statements as court signals, while observers note Luetgert's tears and suspected disposition toward his offspring. The narrative hints at death and legal tension surrounding the case.

No More Militia Moves Draw Fire In City

In a bid to curb unbecoming conduct the state militia moves to tighten oversight. Officers threaten muster out for derelict units and noncompliance while new measures aim to elevate discipline and prevent mutinous activity. Legislative changes and leadership shifts are noted amid tension over funding and applications.

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Former Topeka man Gibson faces check charge in Akron court

In Akron Ohio the case of Gibson formerly of Topeka charged with presenting a worthless check for 300 dollars was heard. The defendant appeared with attorney Felix Wes, and a potential withdrawal of the complaint was noted. Bankers from several cities provided character references as the court weighed the matter.

Gibson Topeka New York Hiv Felix Je Wes Dow Cleveland Glint Sid Une Chook Walt Yond Glenn Ly Ernst Paris

Carpenters End Strike With Wage Demands

In a Monday meeting the union representing carpenters pressed for shorter workdays and higher hourly wages, proposing 20 shillings per hour and all nonlocal workers to be employed. Earlier efforts to finalize terms stalled as the dispute continued. A separate dispatch from London notes President Kroger’s suggestion in Pretoria that new railway projects should be pursued in the Transvaal.

Union Cat Nihcr Euuteun Borr London Timesrom Pretoria Preside Kroger Vollsraad

Serpents Head Secretary Bliss Calls Loyal Republicans to Support

Secretary Bliss urges every loyal Republican voter to back the party’s aims in 1896. He attacks a supposed great conspiracy aiming for success in New York and endorses Emmons as a candidate aligned with Republican principles for city and state matters.

Bliss New York Get Tracy Endy Secreti Ry Cornelian M. Bliss Washington Greater New Emunus Republican Party Hector Oid Neary

BAYING BLOODHOUNDS. SAVERNAH GA. HUNT FOR ESCAPED PRISONER

Savannah, Ga. early this morning reports say Brunswick sent dispatches about a prisoner escaping from Chenin county jail. Within minutes a posse and armed citizens joined the search, shouting and shooting as they moved through the countryside. By noon the trail grew cold but officials expect further captures tonight as bloodhounds aided the hunt.

Savernah Adviera Brunswick Peru Chenin

Fireman killed in engine run over at city fire station

Smoke filled early morning as Lee Bottum driver of the Ely fire department team was crushed when the engine rolled over his stomach. Fireman W. R. Morley nearby heard frantic calls while rumor spread that Bottum was related to attorney John T. Bottom. Gov. Morrill shows slight recovery after severe cold. officials hopeful he will be improved by Sunday.

Denver Bet Lee Bottum Ateamet Ely W. R. Morley Tatab Lee Bottom John T. Bottom Morley Bryan , Democratic Campaten Fund Morrill Hiswatha

A Question of Ratio in New York and Britain Mint Policy

A Herold report from Parte Suyn says Britain’s cabinet resists reopening mint policy, opposing frank currency accords with France and the United States. The move strains India policy, with cabinet resignations not ruled out, as silver price shifts threaten commercial ties and merchants trading with India.

New York Herald Parte Suyn Herald Ie Tadlay Francé United States Eabinette India Menowhite Indim Ie Ada Rabinetti Wolentts

Rouse Very Sick in Cleveland Leader of Railways

Henry C. Rouse, president of the M K T R R, a famed railway man and tunnel expert, lies critically ill at his Euclid Avenue home. He suffers a fever believed to be dengue, with fears it is yellow fever contracted in Texas after arriving from Dallas last week. Local physician EF Cushing declines to state the illness type.

The Cleveland, O Henry C. Rouse Euclid Avenue Rouxe Texas Dallas EF Cushing

Swindlers in Lansing Target Insurance Firms

Mick Campbell, late Commissioner of Histrance, claims Michigan citizens face swindles by worthless insurance companies with no legal standing. He names two commissions he says lack authority to conduct Michigan business and vows to unveil more as gathered. Today the commission denies the allegations and petitions for removal, while Campbell says he will further probe the companies involved.

Lansing Mick Camp‘Bell Histrance Tony Elrontur Usatria Michiggan Mich Campbell

Trade and Commerce Nomination Reports for New Government Portfolio

At a wholesale druggists meeting in Richmond Virginia on October 14 the nominating committee proposed officers expected to be elected. The slate includes Charles F L Well er for president Thomas Cr eek as first vice president A W Claflin second vice president Maurice A Robles third vice president and others with A T Merriw in as secretary EH L Strong as treasurer W J Walker and Owen Solomon J Walding F Sloemarker among the board. The assembly backed a resolution urging national wholesalers to support a growing role for government in overseeing trade and manufacturing with emphasis on removal of excessive fire insurance rates and broader interstate commerce classifications under Cullott’s Hillgreen and related proposals.

New York Henry George Tetterman” Democrats Cooper Union Manhattan People's Party Wivatould le Penessiry Tnt United Democracy Couper Druggista Asx Richmond Tamunnow Charles FL Weller Omar Hest Thomas Creek Cane Vies Tames Accord Lacrosse A. W. Claflin Providence Charles A. Jerrans Milwirt- Ketsh Vies Meurze A. Rolies Je. Pittdbure A. T. Merriwin Minneapolis Treuaurer EH. L. Strong Chevelvar Board of Control W. J. Walker Albany Owen Chicago L. Solomon Favennah W. J. Walding Toledo C. F. Sl Ube Cullots Umutucres

Odd Fellows Revolt Affects Orphans Home Location

In Cedar Rapids and Springfield a rift in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows surfaced over the Illinois and Jefferson state controversy. The Springfield meeting backed the Indianapolis and Jefferson claim for the orphans home creation, reversing the Towe grand lodge. Local factions urged the supreme grand lodge to decide, eyeing Jefferson or another new site. A pledge to relocate the home could alter former plans and end the current project.

Cedar Rapids Lows Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows At & Trlent Springfield Indianake Jefferéon Molezates Supreme Grand Lodge Jefferco

Woman Leaves Husband with 400 Dollars After Row

Mrs. Charles L. Senter, aged about 24, left her Parkdale home with 400 dollars and valuables. She later surrendered 295 dollars in court after a county attorney action, saying she left due to constant quarrels and lack of money. Sheriff and detectives searched for her, and she explained she could not bear their married life any longer.

Charles L. Senter East Fourth Street Santa Fe Hline Yexter Vie Santa Fe Lodwe Mra Senter Chen Constabe van Buren Street Mra. Setter Sania Mir. Senter Senter Alent Belording Howse Ohio Bas Eine

Shaw Estate Seeks Sale to Fund Gardens in St Louis

A dispute circulates through the state Supreme Court over the will of the late Stoney Shaw. Trustees seek permission to sell part of Shaw land that created Shaw’s botanical gardens and Tower Grove Park to fund ongoing maintenance. The will forbids conveyance of the property and the attorney general opposes the move.

Bt Louis State Supreme Court Mle Deloved Stoney Shag St. Lata Shawn

War on Saloons in Nicholasville Kentucky

Prohibitionist petitions circulate asking the counties to repeat the option clause so that if the majority votes against it the county would lose licenses in all precincts except one. The measure seeks a statewide halt on liquor licenses by stripping licenses countywide if the vote fails.

Nicholasvill Hows Senate

Blessing Seen in Mild Yellow Fever Outbreak in Texas

Dr. Be Swearingen, Texas health chief, spoke before leaving for San Antonio, saying yellow fever in Galveston and Houston is mild with few fatalities. He praised Dr. Guiteras’s expertise, noting no new suspicious cases or deaths in the past day, while freight flows continue.

Swearingen Texas Houston Tex BE. Swearingen Associated Press San Antonio Galveston Yaa Guiteras

Senator Peffer Seeks Beer at Topeka Resort

Senator W A Peffer visited a resort at Fourth and Avenue Topeka seeking brass of beer. He was recognized, and the attendant said drinks were not sold there. The senator asked where drinks were sold and was directed further down the street.

W. A. Peffer Archie Lord Fourth Hauer Topeka Wii

Open Salwen saloon cases move in district court today

In Topeka open saloon cases against John McMahan and Lewis Schroeder began today in district court. The men, once missing, were found in Alma and arrested after warrants issued for their arrest. Witnesses include County Treasurer FM Stadl and Rev. Charles M. Sheldon. The defense challenges identify the defendant who sold liquor. The prosecution hopes to proceed this afternoon amid strong public interest.

John McMahan Lewis Schroeder Alm Themes Rockheck McMahon Schroeder Alma Topeka FM Stadl Charles M. Sheldon Swiggart Stuh Sheldon McMahan Mynor

Drops From a Trapeze in Santa Fe Ring Accident

A trapeze act went wrong as a rope broke during a performance in Santa Fe. Fred Packard and a comedian fell about 40 feet to the ground. Packard sustained spine and pelvis injuries and was carried from the ring as medical staff tended to the injured performer and audience members looked on.

Santa Fe Fred Packard Dolrige Lapert Cuneen Folms

Election returns show Tareurt leads as mayor in tight race

Indianapolis November election totals list Tareurt Democrat at 20085 votes and Harding Republican at 16150 with Tareurt holding a plurality. Reported six Fayoralty candidates and a large council majority are noted. Also announced: former president Hunt of Mackenter to wed Julia Sierras in Watertown on the 20th. Blunt in Boston with a son. bride-to-be reportedly worth over 7 million dollars.

Indianapois Ock Bet Tareurt Harding Tareurt Tasgart Detancraft Teker Alan Rochester Bend

Actors in It Labor unions threaten strike over non union labor

New York theater scene braces for a possible strike as actors and unions dispute non union workers. The Actors Society of America weighs affiliating with labor unions, a move supported by some and opposed by others. Next meeting may decide if the society becomes a branch of the Central Labor Union.

New York Herald Union Tgn-Union Momanta Srt Asia Dé Actors’ Society of Ameria Samme Hag Beer Lown Eetors' Society Central Labor Union Union Sone

Vendome Fire Burns Hotel Boiler Room

Fire broke out in the boiler room of the Vendome Motel in Boston last night and spread into the large dining room. Property loss estimated at $5,000 with no injuries reported amid the chaos among guests.

Boston Boilar Vendome Nirfetocke Lange Giente

MIS DEADLY AIM IN TENNESSEE SHOOTING

A deadly shooting in Mitan County Tennessee left multiple people wounded and possibly killed after gunfire shattered a home and window panes. Witnesses described a violent raid as investigators and rescuers moved through the scene amid intense excitement and threats of further violence.

Love as a disease reverberates through Torrington notice

A garbled local item from Torrington reports on Harman Fletcher a minor and a tragic self harm case connected to a sweetheart. The fragment references a photograph of a late partner and a suicide, with unclear surrounding details and dates amid damaged text from the era.

Torrington Harman Fletcher Surtia Trercows Lereelf

Congress Peorin Consideration of Mcintariin Matter

The matter involves representatives of brotherhoods and the railway service. W H Hynes, a Denver firemen trainer, was chosen to be sent to Washington during Congress to represent the fund men and monitor tele interests. The federation stance has developed with overwhelming support in its favor.

Congress Peorin Brotherhoods Legas W. H. Hynes Denver Waanhington Federation

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