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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
4
Davis and Glick tout constant low prices on a wide range of groceries. The ad boasts many items from flour and sugar to oils, canned goods, spices, fruit and beverages, urging customers to compare and save versus rival stores and to place orders now.
Davis and Glick report Atlanta's Light Infantry plans a permanent company structure with officers and rules for drill and discipline. They aim to recruit, provide light arms, standardize uniforms, and serve when needed under the Fifth Regiment, framing a popular, exercise driven military movement.
Harry Wilder Hamlin of Peoria Falls died suddenly in a saloon rear room. Autopey found his lungs covered with bluish spots, doctors linking the death to cigarette smoking. Hamlin was nephew of Col Kamila of Burfato and led the steel industry in the United States for a time, though not recently engaged in business.
Washington citizens awoke to a graveyard mystery when a late night wagon, two men and a woman visited the monument of Mr and Mrs A Walter at the southeast graveyard corner. Earth was disturbed under the base then reset, fueling theories of hidden money connected to George Elwood. US marshal A J Tormlinson and deputy Laplicky involved. the group departed by Central Branch train.
Wil Henry Coteman, described as a queer Georgia negro, was arrested after allegedly striking two women on Athens streets late at night. He was identified by Mrs Thomas and Sam McQueen and confined in the jail. Police Rose and Saye pursued him after the church area incident.
Mrs. Victor ia Conkling Whitney led a Missourian delegation to Street Commissioner A N Milner urging women inspectors. Milner agreed to appoint ten women among forty, with mayoral approval, noting wages at twenty dollars a day and that women would perform the same duties as men.
Philadelphia report details Lehigh Valley car inspector Thomas Woodring of Easton who fell beneath a locomotive at Glendon yard and had his left arm severed above the elbow. He picked up the severed limb, reboarded the engine, rode to Easton station, where the wound was treated, showing remarkable nerve and dedication to duty.
Vienna reports the Hungarian government purchased the horse Galtee More for 106000 dollars. The horse, a celebrated three year old and Derby winner bred by John Gubbins of Cork, was hailed as one of the century’s greatest. It was noted Gubbins had previously declined offers of large sums for the animal.
The auction showcased Geltee More with prices that rise only to the level of Ormonde, bought by W. O. McDonough for 140000 plus transport from South America to California. At the same sale Charles Ree of the Fairview stud paid 100000 for St Binise.
Washington Oct 15 The official announcement confirms President McKinley will attend the annual dinner of the Cincinnati Commercial Club. He will not speak, and a telegram to the club conveyed his acceptance.
Miay Carrie Robertson daughter of Geo W Robertson Peekskill mayor and ex state senator wed Walter O Connor a cigar maker. The knot was tied quietly on Saturday with only the bride, room and witnesses present. The groom remains at his bench, the bride receives congratulations, and Alivor Robertson of Southard and Robertson is said to be displeased but has forgiven her. They will live under parental roof for a time.
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