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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1897

Page

2

Famine Fears Rise Over Irish Potato Shortage

In Ireland, distress grows as crops fail across Cork Bantry and Kerry. Catholic leaders press for Tellol works and government aid while officials promise full information. Experts caution against alarm, noting rail improvements and self sufficiency could ease shortages though some areas remain unable to support their people.

Dulin Ironland Erish Tate Midate Cork Tha Epoon Kerry Tellol Bantry Sovernment Offletaix J. Dautherty Sec~ Phuufy Mimie Ereskyd Associated Preece Tere Ireland West Coas United Brater England Daugherty

Public sale aids Vale fund at Southern Female College

A remarkable auction in La Grange Ga raised funds for a women's university capping with twelve young ladies put up for bids. The event featured two boys in costumes as tumblers and a top price for Miss Fannie Belle Strung. Lectures and notices followed from J G Weed and others with tickets sold in local shops.

la Grange Grange Oet. O Fetate College Hays Poplis Virginia Texas Welfege Erathern Menara Wission Moon Ue Muetii

Vanderbilt Wins Prizes at Baltimore State Fair Display

George Vanderbilt collects sixty two prizes from his Baltimore farm at the state fair. He also wins the $100 prize for the best rural display. He claims every prize except one in cattle, totaling eight awards and a gilt medal for the best herd of cattle.

Vanderbilt

One Minute Cure Claim Promises Instant Relief

A dubious advertisement touts a so called cure for colds claiming instant relief. It mentions refund offers if not effective and lists alleged suppliers on Bransus Avenue and O W Stansfield. The text lacks verifiable details and appears promotional in nature.

O. W. Stansfield Bransus Avenue

Will Congress Address Cuban Question in Coming Session

Officials indicate the president will turn to Congress on the Cuba issue. The State Department seeks to present facts showing Spain violated international law to prevent expeditions. Vast costs of patrolling Cuban waters are cited, with calls to consider blockading Cuba to stop ship departures.

Washington Cuba United States Jarre Odinally Ilegal Navy Department Florida Spain Effeer Cube Stake Department Woddford Congress Madrid Woodford Lonterratt Senor Dupuy de Lome State Department Mubuster Congreso

Imprisonment of American Augustine in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua at San Carlos on the San Juan river an American, Mr Augustine, formerly U S consul at Bluefields, was arrested by order of President Zolaya. He was imprisoned without trial, later paroled to leave the penitentiary with orders not to stay in Managua. The case ties to seized navigation company boats and pressure to compel payments. U S Ambassador Baker intervened and secured parole.

John Au Susting San Carlo San Juen Zolaya United States Bluaieiin San Juan River Powel Manweus Algustine Auguetine eUic Aloustine Durgese Ted Bir Augustine Tequesiad Fort San Carlos Ascerted Kemethine Tiger Augustine

Lines of Forts to Guard Klondike Route Fifty Miles Apart

Reports from Skaguay indicate stationing posts every fifty miles along routes to Dawson City with food stores and clothing, police, and travel aid. Minister Sifton says no food shortage at Dawson anticipated, and great richness confirmed at Sulphur Quartz and Moose Skin creeks.

Skaguay Realtle Clifford Suftton Cakoot Skaguay Trulla Dominion Klondike Sifton Yukon Skagtay Dawson City Sheep Camp Linderman Tagish Cur Cc Moore Morrin R. Moore N.C. Woodring George F. Compton Leithe Dawson St. Michael Sumer

Invited by Governor to Inspect Colony Sites

The colonization commission of the Social Democracy left Chisago for Washington to study proposed colony sites. They will travel about six weeks and aim to select a location by early June. Col J Hinton of Washington heads the committee. he arrived in Chicago to meet with Col Willard of Boston and W Boreian of Bay City for talks on the project.

Chisago Colonization Commission of The Social Democracy Roternor Citi Aegw Thetate Investieute Oregon Une Col. J. Hinton Washington Teokitus Tennessee Chticago Col. Willard Boston W. ©. Boreian Bay City Mr. Debe Kelly Palate Pee Nent Ortion

Big Clover Seed Supply in Toledo Warehouses

Toledo inventories show over 175000 bales of clover seed stored in city warehouses, a global high. Market price stands at 340 for ash and October and 345 for December delivery, with scarce supplies last year and heavy European demand, while US harvest expands.

Toledo Europe United States

Guthrie Moves to Build East West Railway

A mass meeting in Guthrie Oklahoma Territory subscribed enough funds to raise a 30000 dollar bonus and 15000 dollars for right of way and terminals to secure an east west railroad from a Frisco junction at Red Fork. Colonel Brown of Girard Kansas reports 16 teams and 20 men at work on the road at Red Fork. Also ad copy appears for One Minute Cough Cure and Steam Laundry services.

Guthrie C. T Opera House Jas Frisco Red Fork Colonel Brown Girard Kaa

Trames Monsumental Gall Woes Hit Abandoned Railroad Property

New Haven October 1 farmers along the stalled Merklen Waterbury Connecticut River line report a tramp panicking landowners by claiming to represent Judge Robertson from a New Haven office. He persuaded victims to sell railroad property including stations pumping stations tanks and ties for small sums. He then signed receipts for the money and disappeared.

New Haven Merklen, Waterbury & Connecticut River Railroad Robertaon Min Mt Price Judes Robertacn Merr Mischler West Chesting

Convicts Not Leased: North Carolina Penitentiary Directors Act

North Carolina penitentiary directors held an emergency meeting and unanimously dismissed Pr Kirby Smith for immorality with female prisoners. Dr George I. Kirby and Superintendent Smith were praised for early action. Officials with families in the penitentiary must relocate immediately. The board rejected leasing the prison and dropped all incompetent staff. A proposal from Petersburg to use convicts for shirt making was sent to a committee.

North Carolina Raleigh Nic Kirby Smith George I. Kirby Smith Petersburg

Dr Goddard's Murder Trial Attracts Noted Attention In Kansas City

Dr Goddard stands trial for the April murder of Frederick J. Jackson at the Woodland hotel. Jackson's wife, previously charged, was released after a grand jury failed to indict. The case parallels the Schlugel trial for Dr Berger, drawing wide public interest.

Kansas City Kansas Ciy Smc Jefferson D. Goddard Frederick J. Jackson Woodland Hotel Jackson Mor Goddard Mra Jackson John Schlugel Berger

Accidental Death Verdict in Langtry Case

The coroners jury in England ruled Edward Tantey Langtry’s death accidental. He wandered in a helpless state days earlier on the Crewe railroad, then collapsed aboard a tramcar after traveling from Dublin to Holywell. He was believed insane, committed to an asylum where he died during inquiry.

Langtry Chister England Edward Tantey Crewe Dublin Doly Gelober

Excursion to Fort Riley with $2 Round Trip

The Union Pacific will run a special train to Fort Riley on Thursday October 28 leaving Topeka at 10 04 am and returning at 6 pm. The excursion offers a cavalry drill artillery viewings and band contest with lunch at post mess and post exchange. Public buildings will be open for visitors and guides will explain exercises and timings. Tickets are available from local agents Purtox and Lewis.

Ft Riley Union Pacific Port Iziléy Fng Topeka Rtta Fort Filley

Notice of Sale of Government Subsidy Mortgage Foreclosure

Notice records a foreclosure sale related to the Kansas Pacific Railway under a government subsidy mortgage. The case involves unions and trustees, noting orders from the federal circuit court and multiple named parties including Oliver W. Em, Anderson, and others, with dates and locations referenced in the Western District.

Kansas Pacific Railway Pervay Ted Dsited Union Pacific Aed Ameren St Alexa der End Massachaeet Cutie Oliver Emlubre Anderson Pei Meicic Coudert Jo E. Steees Bamastas Ates Creatt Weaters Distigo Gmuered Starhigi Pacicn Cotas

Forsythe firm auction sale of land and rights described

The document outlines a United States auction of property with a Special Master overseeing bids. It details payment terms, mortgage terms, credit requirements, and conditions for confirmation, including deposits, percentages, and the right to resell if payments fail. It names parties like George J. Gruit and mentions court involvement and officials such as the Attorney General.

Walt United States Seto Inatis Pete Siehey Fintley Hon Konde Ssr Soh Pamela Dena Euce George J. Gruit Trenton Guy Noe Syeoulina Ommuba Borah Anid Furtier ARS Cowie Speier Makine Everdad Ummaria Rte Saban Tyree Pye Sas Paas Auccaanorh Sist Bas Bey Elaine Deartiied Marie Cbs All Curepions Cbs All Curepions Ip Se Ee Hom Diarars, Bereft Ates Easton Munities Renanore Ee Pation Soper Soman McRanne Oremnee Henty United Staten Staten Omaha Nebraska

Miss Paget Weds in London Church Today

Captain E Stacey marries Miss Alice Mailis daughter of the late Lord Alfred Paget at St George's Church over Square. The ceremony unites two prominent families in a high society event with both families linked to nobility and military service.

Miss Paget London E Stacey St. George's Church Over Square Alice Mailis Lord Alfred Paget

Notice of Sale of Kansas Pacific Railway Property

Notice of sale in the state of Kansas on Friday November 6 details a court ordered liquidation of rail assets and associated property. The listing covers property described as west of Armatrone and various tracts and parcels with terms of sale and bidding procedure outlined by the court.

Fragmented OCR notes on a race meet and standings

The readable fragments reference a track event with teams and riders, details of results and places, and mentions of Berets Dejan, Bateot and Nats tied in a relay. Other bits note schedules, cider orders, and a discussion of final placements at a meet.

Old Indian Woman Guides Miners to Lost Placer Diggings

A description of pioneer Gid Muthaway and John Robinson staking from Germans and searching in the Omineos district for a rumored treasure. Indications of collapsed expeditions, abandoned cabins, a wooden box, and planned spring retakes under Colonel Weathirlos’s Chilean expedition. Several named figures appear amid rough terrain and rugged exploration.

Victoria B.C Gid Muthaway John Robinson Creak Ominéos Port J. J. May Captain Black Jam Keown John Lewes Harry Gowat Magic Grant Exes Evans Chelan Martina Weathirlos Robinson

Trafalgar Square Nelson Statue Decorated for Anniversary

Crowds gathered around the Nelson monument in Trafalgar Square to honor Lord Nelson. The Navy League draped the column with a naval crown and flags while shields bore mottos. Laurel wreaths and screens adorned the base as verses of naval poetry appeared.

Nelson Trafalgar Square Tandon Get Trafagar Oriubicarmil Rudyard Portemouth Bartur

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