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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1897

Page

6

Campaigners Plan Personal Tours Across Kansas Counties

State campaign executive officers prepare a statewide tour after the election while Populist editor Frank stores remains active with occasional letters. Governor candidates and senior party figures will visit counties to defend the record and seek re election, with a focus on engaging voters and emphasizing party unity.

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No Freedom For Him Howells Long Crime Career Ends

Ben Howell, linked to a string of thefts in Oklahoma and Perry counties since the late 19th century, faces federal imprisonment at Leavenworth. Arrested after stealing three horses, he escaped jail at Ferry and committed another crime on the reservation before being sentenced. His term soon expires and he will be moved back to Perry to answer for further horse thefts alongside two companions already punished. Governor Leety ordered Howell’s arrest and escorted the prisoner’s transfer to Perry upon sentence completion.

Ben Howell Awhen Hon Howell Federal Penitentiary of Leavenworth Oklahoma Howeell Ferry United States Perry Gav. Leety Howells Warien Howell Trothas Marion Marion Hisself Summerville S. C Frank Fishburne Carolina Wats Summierville Ingleside Parker Chicago de Kalb Santer Georgetown Tyenna

Gov Letuynus issues citizenship pleas in penitentiary cases

Government notices list numerous citizens with varied prison terms and sentences across Kansas counties including Leavenworth, Wyandotte, and Crawford. The piece also notes a state charity supply solution for the deaf and dumb school and Governor Leedy making appointments for county positions in Pavilion and Harper townships.

Letuynus Exere Washington Younty Prand Bireeny Tine Bera Phillips Prand Tireeny Thert Kamgh Rice County Herre DP Bacon Dewick Toncery Jane Wilkow Leavenworth Jonn Ryan Tear Rand Ierveny Dye Emith Alen Ao Tockweil Iner T Sears Furgers Marion Han Brown Wawrdotte Lb Yenter Foeny Wen Waillice Sedewick Sears Cnbbery Andrew Rabsor Kawner H. G .Stewart Nemaha County Lew Hudson Johnson S. News Crawford Saunty Marshall Stand Ny Otte Troutrean Labette

Cut-Out Dolla Gift Offer for paper dolls by mail

Advertisement notes a mail order offer for six paper dolls and six extra dressers for four cents in stamps. It promotes Diamond Dyes by Wells Richardson Co and urges readers to order before sale ends. The item mentions Miss Prescott's concert and a youthful audience reaction to it.

Sey Wells, Richardson & Co Burlington, VI

Miss Cisneros Escape and Sea Voyage Drama

An article describes Miss Cisneros fleeing from prison in Havana, gaining a passport for a fake identity, and boarding the Zenrica bound for safety with guards inattentive. Detectives without charges await, while observers note a Perez-like curiosity and a dramatic, risky sea passage as the fugitive reaches New York waters.

Local Notes From Topeka Household Column

A jumble of social items lists visitors, illnesses, and small-town events. Givens of Quincy street is sick. Mrs Harn Tew visits Leavenworth Friday. Mrs Cravel opens a pokery on Kansan avenue. Cromwell Fetters and Dora Blechat visit, the Western Union boy travels, Central avenue moves to Park Street, and others attend church events and gatherings with family and friends in North Topeka.

Ue Kimbal Pts. Co Ow l O'Elock Givens Quincy Street Harn Tew Leavenworth Cravel Kansan Avenue Cromwell Fetters Mies Dora Blechat West Son Street Leaenworth Flatts Weirver Western Union CC. Nicholson Lawrence Ustk Homer Mayer Cawker City A. M. Petro A.C. Davis Central Avenua Park Street Mra Mitchell Maud Mitchell Cavekor City AO. Buuh von Decvie Mint O. D. Skinner Kin- Sus Avenue Minsee Mary Hatrsitic Mabel Skinner Agnes Bickell Bertha Wiser Jodie Pratt May Gleen Curry St. Dom Mia. Busan Mix Wizer Skinner Agnes Bickel Carry

Mountain Storms Bring Vast Rain and Snowflood

A rugged weather report from Pleasant area details unprecedented storms with heavy rain and snow on the mountains. Wheat stacks and fields suffer, some sprouting in flooded ground, while overall conditions disrupt travel and threaten local crops and shipments.

Queen Lil Not Sick in Diplomatic Evasion

Washington report denies rumors of former queen Liliuokalani's critical illness. It states she is in excellent health and walking near her hotel. Visitors who tried to meet her found their cards returned, while rumors of a pneumonia attack were unconfirmed and relayed through cautious channels.

Washington Exueen Litl Liliudalent Thas

Did You Ever Wry Bischei Bitters as a Remedy

An 19th century advertisement touts Bischei Bitters as a cure for female complaints and general nervous weakness. It claims to restore appetite, digestion, and strength, with references to headaches fainting spells and sleeplessness. Sold by Swift-Holliday Drug in various price points.

Wwe Swift-Holliday Drug

Sultan seeks withdrawal of American missionaries in Asia Minor

Advapatch reports the Sultan is pressuring for the withdrawal of American missionaries from inland Asia Minor. The move, if successful, could enable Armenian pacification without European intervention. Peerless Steam Laundry offers laundered shirts, collars and cuffs at 113 and 114 West 3th.

London Pally Chronicle Constantinople Peerless

Social and Personal in Topeka and Vicinity

Topeka society items note the Ladies' Music club gathering at Mrs. W. T. Muller's Tyler street home with a varied program. A fifteenth wedding anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. James A. Trainin at their Powis home featured gifts and guests from Chicago, Lawrence, Joplin, and Topeka. Numerous notes list visitors, hostesses, engagements, travel to Lawrence, Omaha, Chicago, and Carthage, plus attendances at concerts and church events.

Mix W. T. Muller Tyler Street Hardt MacDowell Martin Dewey Tracy Mir Mi James A Powis Troutman Addie Skinner Anabelle Troutman George Mackney Chicago J. C. Gordon Harry Overholt F. Spencer J. McLeod K. J. Nesbaumy Mary Overholt Anne Troutman Lewis Nesbaum Alex Spencer Charles Holliday Frank Clevenger Dayton H. O. Garvey G. W. Chase Craig Hunter J. Grey. Thomas Miew Virgina Thomas Albarn Hot Springs Arkansas M. L. Thomas AM. Spivey Leavenworth Thomas Jones Mises Julia Berry Jefferson City Will Whitton Omaha Neb Atias Gussie Karburs Lawrence Hla Winters Joplin Slo Ned Burdick Wabaunsee County Topeka Henry Hull Chak Park Fond du Lac Win M. F. Packard George P. Ashton Clneinnath Emma Dent Ottawa Anra W. A. Barris Linwood Mabel Eady Hame Cheel Daly Cole Clara Hendrickson Kansas City Mise ‘Mills Miks Neva Naylor Sid Stiesiz Myrtle Humbert Geraldine Mitts Mise Clura Hon- H Mies Daley Cole Kuvhas City Mise Jesuits Fant Eva Harding Bliss le Jack Mira Jennie Lowder Neva Naylor Levi Formason Wichita Alfred Hazlett Beatrice Nek Mra CB Pitts Disa Gertrude Babcock M. B. Pulton Atdiene Stre J.C. Foltom Excelsior Springs The Firet Methodist Church Mine Helle Bennett Lydia Shepherd Ned Grimt Mae Magele Monashan Noultry St. Marys

No Time to Te Lost London Dimetailism Debate

The Times reports that leading city figures oppose any government move toward atural Dimetailism and await the government response to the American commissioner's proposal within days. The tone signals caution amid a contested financial stance and pending official reply.

London The Times

Marion the American Hero and His Humble Dinner

A vivid portrait of Francis Marion the Swamp Fox, famed for guiding American forces against the British. The piece recounts Marion’s frugal camp life, his daring tactics, and a famous dinner scene where a British officer shares sweet potatoes with the fallen hero, illustrating the courage and resilience of colonial fighters.

New Orleans Fevers Toll Nine Dead in One Day

New Orleans October 14 record day as yellow fever claimed nine lives in 24 hours and 32 new cases were reported at the board of health. Doctors debate virulence while many recoveries are noted and origin remains unclear amid immigration from Plaquemine parish near the Gulf. The Santa Fe California Limited announces seasonal service resumption from October 20 with Harvey dining and deluxe Pullman cars.

New Orleans Reed Co Board of Health Menith Johnson Plaquemine Parish Jr. Talons Johnson Sas Gulf Santa Fe Fred Harvey Vnl Cal-fornia

Wheat market drifts after bear pressure on futures

An early price decline in corn and oats follows wheat gains as traders weigh demand and supplies. Reports show modest advances at opening with complex cash and futures moves, while North American stocks and continental demand influence outcomes. Several grains trade mixed with scattered gains and net weakness as the market absorbs recent bearish tone.

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Cotton Market Reports and Wheat Trends From New York to Liverpool

The report surveys global grain movement with focus on wheat prices, exports, and stock levels across New York, Liverpool, and Antwerp. It notes softer prices in some regions, steady cash wheat, and mounting concerns over demand while detailing traders and brokers such as Michael Commission Co. in Liverpool and shipping notes from New York and Chicago.

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