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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1898

Page

8

Glisey House Refusal Leads to $50,000 Suit Part 1

New York reports a $50,000 damages suit arising from Robert Fitzsimmons alleging the Glisey House refused to serve soup. He claims an insult by manager Corbett incident, with Fitzsimmons asserting proper service and seeking a boxing champion's presence in court.

Whith Glisey New York Jammer Treslin Robert Fiteshmons Bercstin Teresa Terel Fitzsimmons Invetem Ag Ote & Carhart Gilser Atternon Nee

Public hearing ends amid shouting and claims of discredit

A chaotic public hearing erupts as defendants face accusations of discredit and humiliation. Testimony details how Pitgimaone approached Breslia amid allegations of public spectacle while witnesses describe the conduct and the impact on reputations.

Governor Waives Doubts Over Wan Document Authenticity

Officials in Wan assess authenticity of a set of documents arriving at the governor's office. Experts compare signature measures and watermarks to determine genuineness, with ongoing reviews amid public interest in the slate autographs and potential for verification.

Ube Wan Howe

Wire worm in Kansas devastates Saline wheat fields

Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture received a Saline county letter from William Miller describing a worm destroying thousands of acres of wheat. Chancellor Snow calls it the wire worm, larva of the chick of snapping beetle, with no known poison. Rotation of crops and beetle poisoning before egg laying are advised. Miller notes third year of presence and vast reseeding needed.

Saline County Coburn State Board of Agriculture William Miller Chancellor Snow Miller

Attorney Rohrbaugh threats against reform school head Hart

Wichita attorney Rohrbaugh claims cruelty by Superintendent Hart at the state reform school and seeks to prosecute. He cites L J Miller’s escape, visits to Governor Leedy, and appeals to the state humane society. Leedy urges evidence and warns he would remove Hart if cruelty proven.

P. A. Rohrbaugh Wichita Hart State Reform School Lawelling Rohrbaugh L. J. Miller Reform School Miller Wichita Dumang Society Leedy Hohrbaugh Pésson Rohhbaugh Lewelting The Humane Society Aimeelf

State House Walks Contract Faces Paving Complaints

Local readers report Gilsonite Paving and Roofing Co will not promptly complete the new walks on state house grounds due to mounting complaints. Workers face delays and questions about workmanship as residents await proper sidewalks and access.

Topeka Santa Fe Dite Paving Company Yscon Lescht Omaha Strone Ames Papel Lawrence Alien Sava Gilsonlte Paving and Roofing Company State House

Council Talks With Company On Walk Repairs Plan

An executive council discusses company cooperation on repairing broken walks. They warn that delays may worsen issues and promise payment if the contractor completes work and prevents future breakdowns.

Executive Council Ehime Kumrantes Anonite Ead

Bank in Owego N Y Closed by Federal Action

Washington wired the cashier of the Tinga Na Honat bank of Owego N Y run by Senator T C Platt to close the doors and place the bank in charge of Van Brocklyn the bank examiner. A recent examination uncovered large retaliation by Ely W Stone assistant cashier.

Washington Charles Dawes Owego N.Y T. C. Platt van Brocklyn Honal Bank Ely W.stone Hic Bank

Pensions Granted to Kansans in Washington List

Washington Oct. 14 Pensions awarded to Kansans include original grants Homer H Hathaway of Cof Teyville eight dollars per month. increases for Robert Treid Boring 7 to four. Ivory Davenport Topeka thirty six to four. Jonathan Macy Rome six to eight. Edwin B Snell Wellington six to four. Isaish Dake North Topeka ui. and original widow pensions for James E Turner Gaylord Elizabeth Weaver Norwich Esther L. Lynch Cleo with amounts varying up to fifteen dollars.

Washington Homer H. Hathaway Cof Teyville Robert Treid Ivory Davenport Topeka Jonathan Macy Rome Edwin B. Snell Wellington Prelesue Isaish Dake North Topeka Witows James BE Turner Gaylord Ellaabeth Weaver Norwich Esther L. Lynch Cleo

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