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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1897

Page

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Elects Van Wyck in New York Campaign Skepticism on George as Heir

New York on October 30 reports growing public doubt that young George can rally his father Henry George’s followers. Betting odds show Van Wyck leading Low, with Tamman y stock rising as locals fret over the dead mayor’s legacy and the Jacksonian faction maneuvers. Henry George Jr. is traced in public history, while the press notes his distant resemblance to his father and questions his political stance.

New York Alenty George Teon Youn George George Beyind Ven Wyck Henry George San Fran Vingo Ant PO Te & Grinch Iy Tritt James Redpath North American Review Neddine Washington England Dulliey Euiat Jarkwonville Fla Aneunne Mie Deckcotville Jagan Vesteriay Georg Terann Tworpey Wek Haa van Wyek Tracy Taly Lew Esi Haney Gorotge Thomas ‘Jetherson Henry Gente Doread Oxlay Lawson Purdy Henry Geore Fenry George Henry George Tammany Henry Fietrge

Cockran Addresses Rally for Gen Tracy Support

In New York on October 30, Bou rke Cockran spoke to about 1500 supporters at Grand Central Palace. He praised GOP candidates and attacked Tammany influence as he denounced the Democratic machine amid the crowd’s applause and cheers.

Tracy New York Grand Central Palace Rourke Cockran Hepublicas Atte City Aia Cockran Mr. Cockrun George

Shadowed campaign tolls amid death of rival figure

A solemn gathering marks the death of a prominent opponent as speakers condemn his doctrines while praising his virtues. The campaign vows to defend property and industry, insisting reformers and delegates align with a Chicago platform and Bryan era priorities across states, counties, and cities.

Cochran Agnin Thether van Wyck Lowin Empire Cainnoni Maryland Chipags Bryan Theeropaganda Vinton Democratic

Halloween Hoodlumism Warrants Police Action

Halloween pranks have grown beyond amusement and threaten property. Toyoka will not tolerate vandalism and will deter hoodlums with strict measures. Police should be prepared tonight and augmented as needed to warn prowlers after 10 pm and station officers across residence areas.

Toyoka Unich

U P Sale To Stop Interference From Sage Syndicate

A St Paul judge was to hear an injunction request to halt the Union Pacific railway sale. The Sage syndicate seeks delay claiming the government could harm its claim. Judge Sanborn had not been informed of the motion by early afternoon. Judge Kelly hurried to St Paul to oppose the motion, while reports from Omaha via Associated Press noted no definite truth to the sale halt.

St .Louia Post-Dispatch Ostia Nya Sanborn St. Paul Union Paettic Railway Sage Syndicate Preston Kelly Auturkey Union Pactfie Fresa

Installation Sermon Draws Immense Crowd in Chicago

Immense crowds gathered from all city quarters for the installation of Young De Witt Talmage at the Jefferson Park Presbyterian Church Chicago. The edifice could not hold all, supporters crowded the park and windows, while Rev Charles S Wayt led the services. Dr Frank De Witt Talmage is slated to preach his initial sermon on October 1.

de Witt Talmage Chicago T. de Witt Talmage Nissan Trev Frank de Witt Palme Martone Jefferson Park Ehurch Sore Son Cherchuere Howe Washington Divine Green Sword Tite Park Teimagh Charles S. Wayt Chicogo Frank de Witt Talmage

Multilingual Magazine Plan From St Rout Promoters

In St Rout Oct a plan to publish a magazine in 40 languages aims to aid immigrant understanding of American customs. Each nationality would receive a separate native tongue edition with distinct content, produced by Leuls and partners with Alexander Keonta. Office planned in St Tantis.

United Suites Eczema Dewi G. W. Staufield

Republicans Lead in Local Election Polls Amid Confidence

A fragmented 19th century county race shows Republicans claiming Cook leads by about 1200 votes with Kepley supporters optimistic of 600 to 1000. Central committee figures cite city wards and several townships as leaning Cook, while Kepley backers predict strong showings in north city wards and Te cumen, Monmouth, and Rosevale.

Kepley Centril Capper Cha-ney Republican Committee Silver Lake Rosevall Metsoken Cook Entim Repub Hien Hecker Republican Central Committee Aritelon Clark Curk James Olome Groteo Warner Ucket Sone Monmouthy Rosevow Silver Lake Mehokem Tyee Conmenh Auburn Charles K. Holliday Firth Tecumseh Monmouth Auber Harmiltas Repblican Central Committee Publican Central Committee

The Girl from Paris at Crawford Theater This November

The Crawford theater announces The Girl from Paris a musical comedy that started as The Gay Parisienne and played in New York and London. Also obituary notice for El Niccum with funeral at Lyon Creek church Sunday October 31 at 2 o'clock. he was in Colorado last summer and ill at home near Pauline.

Paris Crawford Theater New York City London E¢ Niccum Lyon Creek Church

Topeka Cremerie Reopens in New 726 Kansas Ave Home

The Cremerie restaurant in Topeka has relocated to 726 Kansas Avenue after a lease change. Leow and Scott upgraded the premises with new fixtures and expanded dining space while maintaining a top quality menu including oysters and German pancakes, praised for service and reputation.

Topeka Cremerie Leow & Scott Eidith and Kensas Avenues Eugene Jewell Kansas Avenue Scott & Scott Dirst Mesara Irving Clarence Heatt

Is Hanna Next in Ohio Campaign Strain and Resolve

Columbus Ohio October 20 Hanna’s friends fear for his health as the campaign presses on. He spoke five times in Cleveland suburbs after a taxing day including a mass meeting. Despite exhaustion he pressed on with five speeches, a hotel reception, and a change visit. Bryan’s approach has him focused on a decisive Ohio victory.

Columbus Hanna Une Cleveland Bryan

Weyler Deposed as Cuba Commander Replaced by Blanco

An official Havana dispatch reports Captain General Weyler has been replaced by Marshal Blanco as captain general of Cuba. Blanco arrived in Havana and assumed command, succeeding Weyler who is retiring from the post.

Madrid Havana Marshal Blanco Nerat Cuba Weyler

Justice Guy Hears Farm Lease Waste Case Over Beer

Judge listens to witnesses as John Sedgwick rents Mrs. Molly Stevenson’s farm and stores crops. Stevenson seeks eviction for waste over spiked beer and alleged crop mismanagement. Debates cover crop timing, animal treatment, and lease validity with no clear verdict yet.

Justice Guy John Sedgwick Wis Dover Sedgwick Molly Stevenson Kees W. ER. Hazen Sedgewick Captain Waters Mre. Stevenson Hazen Guy DeWitt G. W Kansas Avenue

CAN'T VOTE. At the Places From Which They Come

A terse note states that individuals cannot vote from the places they originate, citing restrictions or eligibility issues tied to residency or origin. The line hints at a broader political or legal debate over voting rights and jurisdiction.

Supreme Court rules soldiers home inmates cannot vote in Ford county

The Kansas Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision written by Chief Justice Frank Doster, holds that inmates of state soldiers homes are disqualified from voting in Ford county elections. The ruling invalidates J. Z. Leidigh’s county clerk victory and declares G. H. Lawrence elected. The decision clarifies that such homes are asylum under the constitution, and inmates retain voting rights at their original home, not the asylum.

Supreme Court Frank Doster Denge City Ford County J. Z. Leidigh G. H. Lawrence Leidigh Lawrence Mike Sutton Internal Revenue Kunsin Sutton National Military Home Leavenworth Kansas Court Dunge City Pord County

Hay Ride Disaster in Mt Pleasant Pa

A hay ride wagon overturns injuring eight people, with five seriously hurt. Names given include Mattie Ades who suffered a skull fracture and May Simpson who was hurled against a curb. Other injured riders include Edward Shepherd Washington Bell and driver William McNaughton. Riders aged 17 to 20.

Mt. Pleasant Ares Mattie Ades May Simpson Wm. McNaughton Edward Shepherd Washington Bell

Injured Man in Boiling Water Pit at Santa Fe Shops

John Frellett, a boiler department helper, fell into a boiling water pit at the Santa Fe shops. His left leg was scalded, skin torn, and clothing damaged as boards gave way. He was rescued and taken to Santa Fe Hospital, unable to work for weeks. Also reported is the Ottawa dry goods failure of Leader Company with 250000 in executions and creditors dispersed to Dee Mothes IA and Israel Brothers store.

Santa Fe John Frellett Freibhott Ottawa National City Bank Dee Mothes Israel Brothers

To Try the Madstone John Zirkis Taken to Kansas City

John Zirkis son of Suryman W A Zirkie of the district court traveled to Kansas City yesterday to seek a mad stone treatment after a dog in his family showed signs of rabies. The dog snapped at him as he restrained it and bit his hand before being killed. Zirkie and his father discussed the situation and proceeded to Kansas City for care.

John Zirkis Suryman W. A. Zirkie District Court Kansas City Natropadkis Zirkle Richland Topeke Kwamae City

Insane servant holds Mudge home in Topeka fright

Emma Horner, a 26 year old Swede employed by General Superintendent Hi U Mudge, seized control of the Mudge residence for about an hour. Mrs Mudge, fearing a mental breakdown, called doctors and an officer. Emma, weighing 299 pounds, behaved with frenzied gestures and incoherent muttering before being taken to Stormont hospital in Perry.

Hi. U. Mudge Senta Fe Emma Mrs. Madge Mrs. Madre Sho Mrs. Mudge Mr. Marlae Stormont Perwin Abielene Aige Topeka

Linserd case ends with verdict for defendant

In a district court trial lasting seven minutes the jury ruled Lennard was not entitled to damages for false arrest. Lennard, who toured the country with women of questionable reputation, had been charged by Z. Fesue, a Rossville farmer, and claimed 219000 domains in damages. The jury found Lennard engaged in a questionable business and returned a verdict for the defendant.

Linserd Wlp Lemand de Sot Lenard Wee Ty Z. Fesue Rossville Durgturianja Leinard Reser Lennard

Academy of Sciences Officers at Baldwin Session

The Kansas Academy of Science elected officers at Baldwin for the annual session. President D. E. Santa of Manhattan. vice president R. Parmeter of Baldwin. second vice president L. C. Wooster of Emporia. secretary B. H. Kuerr of Atchison. treasurer J. W. Benile of Lawrence. librarian B. B. Smythe of Lawrence. curators A. M. Thompson and B. B. Smythe of Topeka. J. W. Boods and George Wegner of Lawrence. W. Ferguson Co. updates. Ne. Liteon sold property to Heaton for 250 dollars in a potential business venture.

Topeka J. W. Boods George Wegner Lawrence

HITS BIG STORES

Corporation counsel will commence action Monday. The case involves alleged conduct by the retailer impacting consumers and compliance with city ordinances. Authorities note formal filing will outline claims, sought remedies, and court venue.

Corporation Counsel

Mayor backs crackdown on department stores selling meat and wine

Chicago. Oct 2. Mayor Harrison and Corporation Counsel Thornton plan a fight starting Monday to force compliance with Walker ordinance and Duddlestine finance rules. They contend dry goods stores cannot dispense meat or liquor and cannot obtain licenses under Duddiestine finance, triggering a battle amid department store rent clauses.

Chicago Harrison Thornton Sime Justice

Halloween Vigilant Efforts in Topeka City

Officials in Topeka pledge heightened Halloween safety measures. Chief Henry M. Steele orders arrests for any vandalism or property destruction while deputies and extra officers patrol streets and the railroad, aiming to prevent railroad damage and urban vandalism on Halloween night.

Loreen Henry M. Steele Timlin Keeley Jon Biene Topeka “Tallway Company Peente pipoRerr Chie Hiner Zepeka Way Sherifn Palice Sherif Runjway Company

Deaths and funerals in Topeka area report

A Topeka newspaper item lists multiple death notices and funeral details. W L Trumbull killed in the Kansas City unit. Henry Cowne funeral held. infant child of Edward Douglas funeral at 2:30 pm. J O Hutier farmhouse burned near Tecumseh with substantial loss. other local obituaries and arrangements noted.

Henry Cwene St. Jotr's A. At Tey. J Thangen Watson Edward Douglas Parenta East Fourch

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elects van Wyck Youung George Georgettes Tammany Wigwam Bourke Cockran U. P New Magazine St Louis Topska Ea Niccum Pullman Blanco Soldiers’ Homes W. Ferguson & Co WE Liteon CA. Heaton Ot Ae Hegins Om- Cork W. L. Trumbull Kanane City Jomo Shaw Hubert Stone EB. Hawley Mr. Dees Phampell Sne River Minn Trieph Will Mide Matt Haw Harry. Moergridgs Muscatine Mire Swilitars Norton J. C. Butters J. O Hutier
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