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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1897

Page

5

Lil Cram defeated in Labette County Republican chairman race

Fragmented account shows Lil Cram rejected by convention forces in Labette County as a rival slate pressed for county GOP leadership. Report notes tension between Cram supporters and William Humfrny era aims, with insiders citing Crum’s political pedestal and local party dynamics.

TL & Cram Cewess Mercka Ranges Batontuy Labette County Colm Sehiltheat Kureis Wim Humphrny Quesiog Crum Cape Land Hem Told Sory Og Orum Fie Tom Wateon Katies & Sharon Leland Trum Wits Oberlan Abe Steinberger Tn Aid Bietberaer Toyuliet Shelberthe Vnlbh Crum Yas Steinberger

Senator Baeer Proposes to Support Recommendations

A fragmented draft discusses how Senator Baeer plans to stand by recommendations and seek end to appointments. The text cites possible future steps, party harmony, and efforts to deter factionalism within the Republican party while addressing the Sterne appointment and related political maneuvers.

Bult Fedenat Womrenoente Kitten Witereet Pedind Eahaid Wayewie Jesparbains Meuidiste

Wardens Defense on Mining Penitentiary Coal Profits

Ward en Landis denies wrongdoing in the sale of penitentiary coal on the open market. He asserts enough workers were kept at quarrying, claiming past production and pricing under the current administration were lawful and profitable for the state, with profits routed to the penitentiary funds.

Aidoohers Pepuliet Pmwitlela 5 Landis Trisvaesine Broweht Board of Directes Tar Legireutferere State of Kansas

Questioning Campaign Funds and Unaccounted Consignment

A fragmentary note questions whether a small counted amount of cons was connected to a large sum of campaign funds. It cites a November shipment of 600 bushels of cons to a private individual, unaccounted for on the institution’s records.

Late Accountant Warns County Clerks Over Destitute Care Accounts

A heated exchange outlines frustration with county clerks over settlements for care and maintenance of the destitute insane. The speaker accuses clerks of delaying and promises to withhold claims unless statutes are followed, urging conformity to legal provisions to ensure prompt processing of accounts.

Sisson Adignant Reyub- Heans Rigen Tanguugm Howala Hess

Politics in Sixth Kansas Nomination Scene Detailed

A Beloit Gazette dispatch reports a crowded Sixth district scene in Kansas with multiple candidates for state offices. It notes Lloyd of Hilsworth as governor hopeful, mentions editor Dedee and various locals like Atherton, McDowell, Lockard, and Frank Lockard backing different posts, and hints at shifting support and potential re nominations amid a busy political fray.

Dedee Abont & Big Meeting Bf Repubii Relult Ontate Ire Lloyd of Hilsworth Welost Martin Mohler Didge Lidyd Rupiort Messrs Athertin McDowell Lockard Lind Dedgr Miliécie Beloit Capt. McDowall South Certyn Frank Lockard Norton Atherton

Regents Plan Sale and Farm at State College

The board of regents decides to sell the live arena stored at the state fort and dispose of it at public sale on November 15. A small herd of 20 cattle will be bought, a modern dairy farm will be established, and students will receive practical instruction. The college also cuts student labor pay by half and requires students to complete agriculture coursework during the day, with optional lunch at the college lunch table.

Board of Regents State Agricultural College Stuents Instituton Regerite

Auditor presses for monthly reports from oil inspector

State Auditor Morris demands monthly receipts and disbursements reports from Dr Ev Wharton the state oil inspector. If Wharton fails after next month the auditor will pursue action with Governor aid to compel proper accounting. Cloud County convicts Swenson and Chard county case ends with Webb pardon. Swenson pardoned after board petitions and attorney effort restoring liberty to both Swenson and Webb.

Morris EV. Wharton Wharton Swenson Webb

Dykes Named City Physician For Chutes

Dr. Dykes and Dr. H A Dykes tied to health board under Gov Lew Siting have been reappointed as city physician of Chutes a four year term. The Chattanooga Times notes the discussion of the ep- remains unclear in transcription.

Good Fortans H. A. Dykes State Board of Health Lew Siting Ban Chutes Chattanooga

John Rammberger Found Dead At Home In Topeka

John Rammberger was found dead in his bed at his home on 7s Western avenue this morning at 7. His wife found him in a cramped position and motionless. Dr. Tanner pronounced him dead from heart failure. He was 70 years old and had lived in Topeka for 20 years, a member of the Church of the Assumption and several secret orders. Coroner already concluded no inquest. Funeral Wednesday at 9 in the Church of the Assumption.

John Rammberger John Raums-berger Western Avenue Iyins Tanner Ramaberger John Kamaberger Topeka Tie Mleuntoile Margaret Agnes Rameberger Mecers

Grave protection for Pullman body described in detail

Chicago under cover story details a security plan to protect George M Pullman’s remains. Workers encase the mahogany casket in concrete and asphalt, seal it with steel rails, and cover it with earth to deter theft or disturbance, reminiscent of historic legends about Lincoln and Stewart.

Chicago A.T. Stewart Lincoln George M Pullman Cuichere George ML Pullman Graceland

Sleds for Klondike Passes in Special Pattern

Sear smith party of Klondikers orders sleds built with high shaft lines, seven feet long and broad, fashioned of eastern oak, two inch runners, well spoked, capable of carrying 500 pounds each, drawn by horses or cattle. Air Morse places another order to be filled immediately.

Klondike Searsmith Klondikers Air Morse Hall

No One Wants It Near Rescue Home Struggles in Topeka

Mrs E A Van Cleave of the Social Purity League discusses the difficulty in locating a suitable site for a Rescue Home in Topeka. She notes resistance from neighbors, the need for easy car access, and plans for a modest, non-elegant facility staffed by women doctors. Local volunteers hope for support from Major Crittenden and community figures to start the home.

Keeley E. A. van Cleave The Social Purity League Ty & Man Toneks Ib Dumes Hote Floreave Crittenden Kansas City Leavenworth Social Party League of Topeke Crittenden Oakland Shannon Topela Hive Salvation Army America England I- 14 Salvationist van Cleave Topeka

Two Cats Fight in Express Cage Near Chicago

Chicago, Oct. 25 A 30 pound wildcat with battle scars and a split eyelid fought through a cage aboard a Wells-Fargo Express car. Messenger Gambel of Wells-Fargo reports two cats were aboard from Falbrook Cal, one visible and the other said to lurk in the cage interior. The struggle lasted over an hour, leaving one cat severely wounded and the other unseen. Gambel fired his revolver in alarm as the combatants battered the bars and left the car in disarray.

Chicago Messenger Gambel Wells-Furigo's Express Company Conshene Amin

Grain-O replaces coffee in grocers with grain based beverage

New Grain-O product advertised in grocery stores claims to replace coffee with a pure grain drink easier on delicate stomachs and affordable. The ad notes low cost, children can drink it for cents, and mentions Phillips Mineral Water and a laundry at West street addresses.

Thers Lea Cines

Taken Very Sick Col Louis Fitzgerald in Topeka

Col Louis Fitzgerald of New York, director of Missouri Pacific and president of Merchants' Trust, was taken from his private car to Santa Fe hospital in Topeka after suddenly falling ill at the depot. His secretary, Mr S W Kreck, accompanied him. doctors report high fever and complications feared.

Col Louis Fitzgerald New York Louis Fitsterala New York City Missouri Pacific Railroad Merchants' Trust Company of Cvl Fitzgerald

Mickey Heery Dead At 24 Inflammation Of Bowels

Michael Heery Jr. son of a well known contractor died yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock after nearly a week with inflammation of the bowels. He lived at 126 Monroe Street and was a 24 year old moulder by trade. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at the Church of the Assumption.

Michael Heery, Jr Ues Monroe Street Wee Wade Moulder Church of the Assumpton

Banks Ready to Burst With Feverish State Bank Data

Quarterly statements from state and private banks show record deposits totaling 21,605,715.53 with a year over year rise of 26,220,107.53. Three month figures indicate deposits 14,060,430.00, up 5,646,288.16. Cash and sight exchange stand at 9,815,?4. The reserve is reported at 12.25 percent, below the 20 percent legal requirement, with a year ago at 33 percent. Loans total 60,440,000, up 1,408,946.00 from a year earlier.

Citicussioner Breidenthal Kansas Foans

Opposition to Dr Wellman for Osage asylum post

A protest from Osage county doctors assails Dr Wellman as unqualified for the physician position at the asylum in Williamstown. They claim he lacks formal medical training, has limited experience with patent medicines, and allege he is the governor’s ally as Senator Jumper’s father in law. The governor has effectively ignored the protest, though Osage county residents say it was prepared and mailed to the governor days earlier.

Osage County Dr Wellman Uils City Wellman Jumper Polly Osmse Osase Kay Fiat Ik

Doctor claims cure for consumption challenged by college

Dr Jozeph Hleshisider of San Francisco says he cured consumption with oryluberepline. Cooper Medical College faculty examined sixteen treated patients and will report favorably this week. Dr L C Lane, college president, backs the discovery and notes the method is not secret and is shared with the medical profession.

San Francisco Jozeph Cooper Medical College L. C. Lane

Rush for Land Opens Fort Randall Settlement Area

Soldiers gathered before daylight as Fort Randall Military Reservation opened to settlement under the homestead law. An executive order placed the land under interior department control with over one hundred thousand acres, portions in Nebraska and South Dakota, opening to homesteaders who began filing and making entries at O'clock.

Ft Randall Chamterlain, & D Get United States Lst Ft Randatt Interior Department South Dakota Romalizer Nebraska

Union Pacific Travel Pageant Through Frontier Cities

Union Pacific offers rapid service through Kansas Colorado Wyoming and on to Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound. Magnificent equipment double drawing room Pullman palace sleepers dining cars free reclining chairs and toura sleepers advertised with timetables and fares available from F A Lewis city ticket agent Fulton depot agent and a dance at 523 Quincy Street Wednesday evening.

Union Pacific Kansas Colorado Wyoming Tech Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland F. A. Lewis

Not Good for Chills Drunk Case in Police Court

City Attorney Bird pressed Henry Gruber for being drunk in police court. Gruber claimed whisky helped chills, but the judge imposed a fine. The incident occurred on lower Kanvis avenue with Sommers arresting officer. Also noted is a lodge event at God Fellows temple on October 27 with 15 cent admission.

Bird Henry Gruber Police Court Julier Jones Atchison Mr. Gruber Rarnes Atchisan Mr. Graener Henry Graener Kanvis Avenue Duntrotman Sommers Nolsy Excelsior Lodge No God Fellows Temple Quincy Street

Salmon Casters' True Astoria Industrial Move Report

In Astoria the Salmon Casters' union rumors a possible alliance with Culumbia canneries and associates. Delafield, Motinvern Co. of New York leads wholesale efforts, aiming to push consolidation and finance the scheme while Mrs. T. W. Ounara of Cincinnati advertises needlework openings. Harsh promotional copy about a life remedy by Amway and Sterling Remedy Co. ends the fragment.

Astoria Calmunistrat Delafield, Motinvern Co New York Iwen Dosdid Trust Mra T. W. Ounara Cincinnat Torncen Addream Sterling Remedy Ca Chicago New Yorke

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