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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1897

Page

8

$14 000 Gone For Good Insurance Payoff

A $14 000 package sent by registered mail to State Savings Bank in Butte Mar from National Bank of the Republic was declared pat. Union Maliey Ansurinew and partners would pay the loss, government not responsible. Gazoline fumes cause insanity in Missouri youth. Presidential appointments list several federal posts and Navy medical leadership.

Insurance Company Chicago State Savings Bank Butte Mar National Bank of the Republic Union Maliey Ansurinew Company New York Cun Iy Welert Roday Vice 2

Bubonte Plague Breaks Out Afresh in Bombay

A new bubonic plague outbreak is reported in the Falandpur district of Purjat with oathbreak fear. The infection center at Himpttule is cordotieil, and physicians are treating the plage with fifteen crews deployed to Bombay hospital.

Bombay Falandpur Ous Ube Bombay Hospital

Croup Quickly Cured in Mountain Gten Ark

Local readers report quick relief from croup using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad praises the medicine as a safe, reliable cough and cold remedy for children, with other health claims and a laundry ad appended.

Ark Thornten

New Election Ballot Rules Cause Confusion in Booth

Voters in the fall face changes under a new law. The punch mark moves to the right of the name, risking wrong selections by weary or ignorant voters. Ballot handling, judge appointments, and voter identification procedures shift as party chairmen name election officials with limited commissioner involvement.

Booth Tin List Teaielators Aethrus Topeka Andiers Ome Aneuns Henior Hie Booth Heeler Nain Slass Hag Uttle Etcundl Weber Numbol Foye Judes Anit Femala Joiee Teont Capper Republican Committee West Curtis Curtis Chris

New Life Saving Device for Railroads in France

Washington reports to the department a recently tested invention in France that stops trains from a distant station. Mounted 3% yards away, it triggers an automatic brake via a lever and air ram, with an auxiliary system linking gates and preventing tile openings unless the brake is active. Four new yellow fever cases reported in Memphis with no deaths. colder weather forecast.

France Washington Morris Ghent Belgium Wit Department Tulkeau Tralya Im and & Musiner Memphis Tenn Board of Health Zelawert Commerce Street Albert Lugorie Malin Street da la Erin Ande J. Hateh Main Street

Baker Seeks Bristow Firing Over Purcell Controversy

Leavenworth dispatch from Oct 26 details Senator Baker’s Washington trip amid reports of meddling in appointments. He confronts Bristow over the Purcell land office post, warns of removal if pressuring the president continues, and hints at possible resignation or reassignment. The piece frames Kansas political tensions and Baker’s stance against Bristow’s influence.

Kansas City Journal Leavenworth Kan Senator Baker Washington Baker McKinley Dee Purcell Tilton Presljertt Land Office Bristow Purcell Fourth Bridant Uat Sam Serced Kansas Ottawa Hinkers

Government Accepts Full Union Pacific Claim Settlement

Washington says the government accepts the full claim against the Union Pacific railroad. The attorney general approved the offer totaling 58 million dollars, allowing reorganizations to proceed without government interference. New York reports the settlement confirms the government’s full claim is met.

Washington New York U.S United States Union Pacific Railroad

Labor Unions Stop Marine Band at Logan Horse Show

Protests by labor unions over competition lead the secretary of the navy to revoke the permit for the Marine Band to play at Logan’s horse show in Chicago next week. The action blocks the planned musical program and replaces it with alternatives.

Marine Band Washington Secretary of the Navy Chicago

Cyclone Ravages Bengal With Treeblocked Roads

Simla reports a cyclone hit Bengal presidency on Sunday. Half the houses were demolished and surrounding roads blocked by fallen trees. Several vessels sank with three known fatalities ashore.

Simla the Bengal

How to End the War by Hannis Taylor

Hannis Taylor former American minister to Spain returns from Madrid and prepares a comprehensive address on the Cuban question. He argues Spain cannot solve it and urges the United States to act boldly. His views, based on his diplomatic exchanges, will be published in the November North American Review and may outline a speedy end to the Cuban war.

Hannis Taylor Spain Articla New York Hannia Taylor Madrid United States North American Review

Civil Service Purge in Chicago Police Departmen t

Chicago Chief Kinsey issues a general order discharging 434 policemen and their replacements by ex police from the state league Democrats. The move echoes Badenoch’s 1905 action and follows civil service reform. Several veteran detectives and sergeants are among those ousted, sparking political reaction.

Chicago Kinsey Furce State League Badenoch Jenund Ripley Rhett Walter Dean

$300000 Missing After Express Car Wreck

Garrisons Oct 26 The express car from a New York Central wreck near Garrisons yesterday was raised today. A safe believed to hold about $200000 was found empty. $50000 was in one package and multiple packages were shipped. M S Julien and J D Van Valkenburg supervised removal. NY Central detectives and express staff guarded Kings Point boats. Suspicious prowlers were warned away after sighting last night.

Garrisons New York Central Tete M.S. Julien American Express Company J.D. van Valkenburg Albany New Yorke Central Nelghhorkoot Sit Express Company Kings Point

Luetgert Case Rumor Sparks Davenport Visit Claim

Chicago reports an informant within 40 miles of Chicago claims Mrs Luetgert was seen in Davenport Iowa within days. Attorney Albert Pialen says he will not reveal the source or location but calls the tip startling and unverified. Officials probe the tale of possible entombment as rumors swirl.

Davenport Iowa Chicago Awithin Luetgert Albert Pialen Iman Fe Phice Mre Mra Luergert Teie Ludgert Mineppeanines 4

Long Summer Yields Two Crops of Potatoes From Same Land

Secretary F D Coburn of the state board of wetlelitlite bus received potato samples from Mann Bros & Frishle of Wider near Kansas City. Volunteer growth after a first crop produced a second harvest, with an estimated 2.00 ye of potatoe. The firm, a leading state grower, used Early Ghiv seed and plow techniques to cover seeds. The second crop reportedly yields good wine colored potatoes selling well at market.

F. D. Coburn Mann Broz & Frishle Wider Kanes City Bub Coburn Fem

Wires Go Underground In Denver Storm Report

Denver reports 1000 miles of wires carried down by the storm as the Cyto radiy Telephone company notes progress toward undergrounding. The notice dates May 26 at 2 20 p m.

Denver Get Cytorady Telephone Company

All Americans Tie Orioles in High Scoring Game

Kansas City date reports the All-Americans and Orioles playing a nine to something game with several errors and strong plays. Hastings, Donavie, Tebea u and Smith are highlighted for sharp fielding and hitting while Nash relies on short Heid. Crowd around fifteen hundred witnesses a fast paced affair as both teams trade runs through the seven inning contest.

Kansas City Bektimeres Hastings Donavie Horton Clark Orioles Tebeaux Alex Smith Brookton Smith Tebeau Nash Tebesu Heldiing Jease Burkett Baltimores Collins Bears Baltimore

Big League Records Names star fielder leaders per Nick Young

President Nick Young of the National League releases official tallies for the season. Tebeau is crowned first baseman with a .994 mark. Douglas of St Louis was close with .093 but played only 17 games. McPhee of Cincinnati and Croas of Philadelphia contend for second base with .186 and a 41 game limit. Quinn of Baltimore excels at third and short. Nance of Louisville dominates the outfield with a perfect 1.000 in 34 chances. Heine Peltz of Cincinnati leads with a .95 percent record, Kirtrenge of Chicago close behind.

Nick Young Feldera Tebeau Douglas St.Louis Gar “Bid" McPhee Cincinnati Crosa Philadelphia Ted Croas Quinn Haltimore Short Clingman Louisville Jennings Baltimore Nance Blake Cleveland Owly

Washburn to Face Manhattan on Home Ground Monday

Washburn college football, under Coach Caliret i, prepares for Monday afternoon clash with Manhattan State Agricultural College in Topeka. Team trains daily at 3, weighed down by lodging differences but aims for strong showing against the sturdy Manhattan squad. Players listed include Evans center and Yost left tackle among others.

Manhattan Washburn College State Agricultural College Topeka Washburn Twain Caliret i Ion Fis Honur neMingt Evans Wiley White Jett Newtonert Yost Teht Finniay Brown Farrah Teht Gephardt Hughes Stahl

Topeka Tease Call Association Plans Board Election

Baseball minded community group Topeka Tease Call will elect its board of directors tonight at the Commercial club rooms. All baseball supporters urged to attend as Cedar Rapids meeting looms in three weeks with work to finish. Names already subscribed include Wm Henderson W J Black Bennet Wheeler F E Wear Merce DW Mulvane J H Munn Kouns W A Ts Thompson Geo W Crane Clarence Smith D O Grane Willan No He H A Auer bach WB Curry G Willard F Ninos George Sharter J J Frey Charles Blood Smith Charles Lantey James 8 Coe T D Alden J M Mc Farland J W Greed.

Topeka Tease Call Association Commercial Club Rooms At & Sitock Cedar Rapids Wm .Enderson W. J. Black Bennet R. Wheeler F. EB. Wear Merce DW. Mulvane J. H. Munn Kouns W. A. Ts. Thompson Ho PL Pit Jon Geo W. Crane Clarence Smith D. O. Grane Willan No He H.A. Auerbach WB. Curry G. Willard F. & Ninos George Sharter J. J. Frey Charles Blood Smith Charles

Mayor's Bicycle Seized Over Back Taxes in Terre Haute

Terre Haute Indiana records show Mayor Fees' bicycle to be attached for nonpayment of county taxes. County Treasurer Sanford states Rose owes 160.27 for ten years and claimed no property. The case ties to a street railway receiver action amid alleged unfair levy on the streetcar company.

Castoria Pitcher Samuel Pitcher Hyannis Massachusetts Mirapper Mothers of America Centaur Company Pit Chas H. Fletcher March Centaun Company TY Wurmay Street CIEE Terre Haute Ind Sanford Rose Tussell & Harrisorts Street Railway Ross Harriton Laxwa

A Woman Swallows a Dime on a City Streetcar

A well dressed woman aboard a West Tenth street car tries to pay her fare with a dime, claims she has none, and in a frantic moment removes a denture plate to retrieve the coin. The conductor’s question about swallowing the dime is answered with a tight lie, and the rest of the ride is tense as she avoids eye contact.

West Tenth Street

Kansas Football Game at Lawrence Falls on October 30

Town announces a Kansas football game in Lawrence on Saturday October 30 with one round trip fare offered by Santa Fe aboard the special train. The event promises to feature Mineral Waters and a festive atmosphere as residents plan to attend.

Lawrence Santa Fe

Promoters Plan Public Opening For New Woolen Mill

The promoters announce plans to have machinery in place by late November and to stage a public opening. Arrangements include coordinating with the city millway company for equipment on the Oakland line to serve attendees, with officials McAfey and Topekitten promoting the project. The aim is to demonstrate two operating departments to reassure the public.

City Millway Company Oakland Villars Mtr McAfey Topekitten Tims

Bound to a tree ten days in Yukon murder tale

The Farrallan from Alaska reports a Seattle incident where Henderson and Peterson fought over a remnant matter. Henderson stabbed Peterson with a Bowie knife, Peterson died from wounds, Fenlerton was arrested and bound to a tree for ten days until a Canadian dispatched by Nee took him to Dawson City.

Beatle Wash Farrallan Alaska Lake Tagich Seattle Henderson Beterne Peterton Peterson Fenlerton Wes Nee Dawson City

New Wire Maker Faces Anti Trust Lawsuit

New York moves to consolidate wire manufacturing into a single corporation with capital of Ha 0.00 amid anti trust concerns. The plan aims to end independence of firms, but faces strong opposition from many industry players. Meanwhile in Hevane Washington a hospital report notes several starvation deaths in the week ending October 27 with rising intestinal diseases linked to malnutrition.

New York Lowe Hevane Washington Brunnes Mairine Hospitel Service Everal Mievark

Topeka May Sea Snow Forecast

The journal notes a cold spell with a great drop in temperature possible. Drizzle may turn to rain and perhaps snow. Vendor ads for shirts and collars claim cleaning by Peertegn Stearns Beupary. An address at 112 and Td West South Street advertises buys and sells tickets in Kenav.

Jenning Ite Peertégn Stearns Beupary Td West Gge Kenav

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