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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1897

Page

2

Allen Shot In Kansas City Clash Over Wife Mystery

W N Allen, Keeley Institute figure in Kansas City, Kan, was shot in the Keeley Institute building by C K Riley, a traveling agent, after a dispute over Riley’s claim that Allen was intimate with Riley’s wife. Three shots were fired, Allen wounded in the side, taken to St Margaret’s Hospital in critical condition. Riley seized by police, with both men sustaining injuries and conflicting explanations about the motive.

Kansas City William N. Alden Keeley Institute Kan Aliet C.K. Riley Schmelser Arms Company Ble City Riley Alten Allen Keeley Portswmeath Sixth Street Kiley Allens Hight St. Margaret's Eley Surewan Allen Alien Alen Jentous Wvite Burlington Kanglace Shegdidie Schniwhzer Ok- Helier Indian Territors Felley Union Depot Dr. Simprom Allen Dy. Bimpson Dr. Rape Allen Lyig Wateworth Institute Flo Widaworth Elonibe Dr. Simpson Holt Htlley Benmine Hiley Fotecom Iite Bis Sern Hime Downs Tate W. M. Allen Bae Jade Ifis Kennas Missouri Bins Pucks Simon Affen Tatter Ayen

Thirteen-Year-Olds Break Stone in Indiana Workhouse

In Muncie Indiana three boys aged thirteen were caught breaking stone in the workhouse and were fined or jailed to await punishment. The youths Williamirbherry Joseph Poaed and Jatt Mullennix were bought at Cromer this morning and placed to work on the stone pile. Their parents cannot bail them out. The incident is the youngest prison labor record in Indiana. A committee of One Hundred and the Good Citizenship League vow to pursue action against a saloon keeper for selling to minors.

Muncie Ind Cov Able City Yeats Willam Bherry Joseph Poaed Jatt Mullennix Cromer Indiana One Hundred Good Citizenarip League Quer Min~ Ora

Law Defiers in Governor Leedy Speech on Corporate Defiance

Governor Leedy denounces three classes of corporations for defying Kansas laws. He targets out of state banks and stockyards firms, urging strict regulatory compliance and removal of those that dodge statutes. He pledges to back McNall and Boyle to enforce the laws and drive defiant firms from the state.

Leedly Webb McNurong Insurante Companies Inno Atttorney General Stockyards Company Kansas Minnimal Erestars Congress Ukeahs Stoc&rards Company

From Foot to Knee a Sufferer Healed by Hood's Sarsaparilla

Mrs Anna E. from Whittlesey Ohio suffered years with a leg sore spreading to the knee causing burning and discharge. After trying many salves she found relief with Hood's Sarsaparilla, concluding it cleansed the blood and healed her completely. She urges buying only Hood's.

Hood Anna EL Eaeen Whittlesey Ohio

Schlegel Free After Insanity Verdict in Berger Case

The Jackson county jury found John Schlegel not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of Dr. Lyman A. Berger but said Schlegel had recovered from insanity. Jurors cited Berger had a notorious reputation with at least forty garters of women patients. The crowd cheered as Schlegel was escorted from the courtroom to oblique celebration. He planned to return to his East Eighteenth Street grocery and meat market.

Fanssa City John Schiesel Tha ‘Marder Lyman A. Berger Schlegel A.W. Bteele Swely Jackson County Berger Lixin Dixon Holmes Street William Warner Chagren John Schlegel Devots Eighteenth Street

New York Banks Weigh Uniform 1 Percent Deposit Rate

New York banks debate cutting deposits rates for out of town institutions from 2 percent to 1 percent as an action borrowed from Chicago. A citywide uniform rate would be needed to prevent funds from fleeing to higher paying banks, amid a surplus capital causing aggressive money inflows from distant banks. Brinks and cities like Boston and Chicago push for cheaper commercial paper while local banks previously held at 2 percent. Also includes an unrelated worm remedy endorsement by Geo W Stamefield and Millers Pharmacy.

New York Herald Save State Banker's Association Chicago Brinks Boston St Paul Minmedpelis Milwaukee

Gallant's Sad Reward in Hat Pin Injury Case

New York reports Joseph L. Munn of Orange New Jersey, a prominent lawyer, saved a lady from a fall on a street car and was injured by a hat pin. A tiny shard of wire embedded in his hand caused repeated inflammation, leading to surgical removal and a risk of blood poisoning. His condition worsened, leaving him bedridden in a precarious state.

New York Joseph L. Munn Orange N. J Munn Feidler

British Press Pans US Currency Proposals In Indian Debates

London editorials mock American monetary plan details as meddling in Indian finance. Papers note Senator Wolcott and Secretary Hay proposals shape and lessen hopes for an international accord, praising Lincoln Elgin and allies for framing talks and dismissing opposition as overbearing interference.

London Times United States Fox Daily Chronicle Roberts Balfour Oserament Morning Post Parly ‘Telegraph the Standard The Daily News Senmtor Wolcott Telgraph India Halfour Behmter Wolcott McKinley

Virginia's Flag to Fly in Public Schools

At the Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia meeting in Richmond Col William H Stewart proposed that Virginia history be displayed on every public school building in the state The plan sparked a lively scene with Major Norman V Randolph opposing the idea stating he would hate to see the United States flag replaced by the Virginia banner The resolution was referred to the history committee for consideration.

Richmond Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of Virginia Wm. H Stewart Portamouth History Committee Virginia Norman V. Randolipt Houston New York Kanes Geo State Board of Agriculture Felt Kansas Poe Cae Passat Kanana Murmal

Mock Marriage Instruction At Gainesville Seminary

The Gainesville seminary for young ladies held a staged mock wedding to teach the art of marriage. Evelyn Me Culley and Betle with Mrs Foose entered the ceremony with grooms Benson Thompson and E. Guilbert Carswell acting as best men. Father Potter oversaw the ceremony as twenty attendants dressed in white created a formal scene.

Gainesville Auditorim Evelyn Me Culley J. A. Rhodes Betle van Foose van Foose, and Were Met At the Altar To the Grooms, Mesurs Benson Thompson E. Guilbert Carswell Father Potter Abe Ayer

Sensational Dalton Trial Convicts Train Robbers and Merchants

In Dalton Georgia the Bohannon gang of train robbers and cooperating merchants faced sentencing after a lengthy trial. Walter Bohannon led the gang with ten years. merchants including Ralph Ellison and J Kirk Farrar received varied terms in chain gang or jail. The case exposed collusion and theft from railroads, ending with substantial penalties and social ruin.

Chattanooga Tenn South Bohannon Gang Dalton Fite Walter Bohannon Tom Kinneman Sam Painter Late White Ed Morris Will Long Ben Pearce Followire Ralph Ellison Chain Gene Anderson Gibbons Chain Gang T. J. Peeples Sclee Conbry Ed Roberts J. H. Bender J. Kirk Farrar G. W. Horn W. J. McCarson G. McCannon Chain Wang Jeuse Langsdon Chain Gans Eeiton Grocery Company Iain Pees Western & Atlantic Railway Farrar Lumber Company Tennessee Supreme Court Garrar Peeples

Barrels Full of Fish At Tacoma Wharf

At Tacoma on October 25 the northern Commercial wharf hid a crowd of anglers after cod, with three men each landing a three bushel barrel of ling cod in two hours. They salted portions for winter, enjoying the wealth of the season at little cost as the fish piled up along the wharf.

Tacoma

Woman Deputy Sheriff Appointed in County

Denver Oct 2 Sheriff Webb Saturday issued a deputy’s commission to Hire Home Beers connected with the State Home and Industrial School for Girls on Detroit street. Mrs Beers says she will serve in emergencies. This makes the second woman in the county to be named deputy sheriff.

Sherif Denver Sherif Webb Home Beers State Home Detroit Street

Evidence of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsed by Notables

Judge Frank Ives of Crookston cites personal relief from indigestion after using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Also quoted are endorsements from George W. Hoover U S Consul to Brussels, W P Tomlin, E Ransom, Ker of Mondovi, and G D Brown of Mondovi, plus Michigan cure figures and an offer for a free booklet.

Frank Ives District Court of Crookston Minn Stuart George W. Hoosevelt U. S Mrussels Belgium W. P. Tomlin Duluth Stueart E. Ransom Hustonville Cerry Ker G. D. Brown Mondovi Wis Gyer Michigan Stuart & Co Marshall, Mich

Kansas Farm Wealth and Debt Explained from 1890s Data

Kansas farmers and stockraisers generated total farm and livestock value around 275 million dollars in 1897 with grain yields and dairy, beef and corn rising sharply. The report highlights wheat and corn production, rising cattle, widespread debt payoff, and a prospering rural economy fueling bank and merchant sales statewide.

Kansas Mt Wold State Board of Agriculture Utis Texas Southwest Kansan Teanans

Dr Parkhurst Improving and Port Riley Excursion Planned

Madison Square Presbyterian Church reports Dr Parkhurst improving after nervous strain. A letter from Switzerland notes his departure and arrival in Germanys Black Forest, craving renewed strength. special train to Fort Riley October 5 leaves Topeka 10 am with 2.00 round trip fare and a cavalry and band exhibit to accompany the excursion day at the post.

Parkhurst New York Madison Square Ft Riley Valen Pacific Port Riley

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