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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1898

Page

2

Empty coffin reveals grave robbery by ghouls

Mrs Kelly mourns husband buried at Mount St Mary Cemetery as workers uncover an empty coffin. Police and detectives pursue suspects after signs of tampering include a twisted headboard and ax damage. Crowd gathers at Bareue City graveyard as inquiries begin into possible body theft and transfer to a medical school.

Kaness City Ghoule Bareue City Michael Kelly Mount St. Mary Yen Ston Brent Axsero de Sexton Tremaine Tyresn Kelly Seenenna Ravens City Thin City

Schaefer and Carter Plan Three Month Western Tour

Lovers of billiards will miss big matches as Jacob Schaefer and Eugene Carter signed a contract for a three months circuit of the western cities. The two experts, who were set to play in Green's tournaments, will retire from Chicago first to begin the tour starting October 1.

Jake Schaefer Eugene Carter Chicaeo Jacob Schaefer Green Chicago

Heart Disease Do Not Be Alarmed Look For the Ursachen

An old health column explains heart troubles often stem from poor digestion and gas. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsin dispersible tablets as a safe, effective aid, claiming digestive improvement helps the heart and that the product is available by mail order from Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan.

Neal Siomnachs Peecai Stuart Mewltine Stuart Co Maraball, Mich

Prominent Chess Tour to Open in Cincinnati and Move On

The article outlines a planned chess exhibition tour beginning in Cincinnati with Schacter and Carter, promising artistic merit and wide travel through St. Louis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Denver. It notes the aim to attract top clubs, curious crowds, and potential edge cases if authorities demand changes.

Whitney plans Kentucky farm for turf breeding venture

The article reports that C Whitney intends to buy a farm in Kentucky to establish a turf breeding operation. It notes the high price of a $40,000 Reddict and other stock, with Whitney keeping details secret to avoid local attention. The plan aims at a breeding establishment in Blue Grass country, leveraging Kentucky’s suitability and estate agents handling the property.

York C. Whitney Turtebéetet Board Whitney Guist Mt Lestiston New York Teal Dean Breedine Setabilsiniant Kentucky Tepetato Patch Mob

Scared to Death and the Private inquest

Fragmented OCR describes fear of death and the private inquest of Civils Tomtment I te Vrivate, listing names such as Felvaie Uhuistopher Heaven, Egeeen Thomas Freaves, and Hi apie, with references to death and family members, in a damaged 19th century tone.

Egeeen Thomas Freaves

Sailors Charge Mal treatment on Ocean Voyage

A garbled report from a Washington dispatch describes sailors accusing maltreatment aboard a vessel tied to a New York delegation. The American bark Cesherine is mentioned with unclear cargo details and allegations of improper handling during the voyage.

Ient Cesherine New York Hare Sarrenle

Arbuckle Plans Sugar Sale Affects Pacific Market

New York October 3 Arbuckle Bros discount ledger notes a large sugar sale for the San Francisco market through brokers. Traders debate Pacific coast reach while Arbuckle denies aiming to head Spreckels, asserting no price cuts beyond given terms. Company head John Arbuckle says no disloyalty to his partners and plans to push ahead with shipments.

New York Arbuckle Bros San Prancisco Pacife Monk Eh & Bie Pacific Bpeeckels Fan Fran Hinen John Ariucly Orm Fowell

Appeal to Jewish Women in Cincinnati Urges Sabbath Observance

The Cincinnati section of the Council of Jewish Women at its last meeting approved a pledge urging Jewish women to avoid weekday shopping on the Sabbath, to attend worship with children, and to promote keeping the Sabbath holy in home and synagogue life. The appeal frames the request as a return to stricter observance and preservation of religious truth.

Cincinnati Ui Council of Jewish Women Lsat Council of Jewish Women Tewlah Woekmen Thrace

Owen May Leave KK Football Team After Injury Doubts

Lawrence, Kan Oct 21 More than neutralizing effects of improved form shown by the Kansas football squad in the recent games raise doubt Owen can play Sol Vedras. Kensie must develop a few quarterbacks for the Hardest and most important game. Overi’s forced retirement is seen as unfortunate. Hoyt will be tried but is inexperienced and unaware of signals. Leatherman has been playing but may be relied on Gwen. Whether Hoyt can learn a new set of signals in five days remains doubtful.

Lawrence Kat Kanaes Ben Owen Fein Kensie Overi

Senator Hale's Game Scandal Shocks Bangor

In Bangor Maine Wardens Nichols and Neal seized a box of eight partridges from Edlaworth and sent them to Mia Zoon Chandler of Washington via United States Senator Eugene jal. A civil suit followed over illegal transport of game. Bennier Halt, in Reston, authorized a Bangor lawyer to retire the case. The senator sent wardens a $40 check and declared he was innocent of the law.

Bangor Detti Nichols Neal Tonkite Edlaworth Geroed Mia Zoon” Chandler Washington United States Eugene Jal

Astor denies dinner bet story in Times

London report says Mr William Astor writes to the Times denying a tale he won and bet by Elvinie a dinner for 27 guests around a cut from a redwood tree. He insists the tree section at Cliveden was an art object and not a dining surface. He calls the account a deliberate fabrication and sues the Daily Mail publisher.

London William Astor The Times Elvinie Cliveden Phaper Gianer Daily Mall

Rosenthal at the Piano in New York Debut Return

New Yorkers applaud Roger Rosenthal at Carnegie Hall in a Two Pianos program. The pianist’s first appearance this season drew a strong reception showing his lasting appeal despite retirement rumors. The concert featured a dramatic finale with shared piano and vigorous crescendos.

New York Roger Tmenere Carnegie Eammer Eneney Ieluxis

China politics and bridge notes clash in era dispatch

The article discusses Harper's Weekly views on China’s stance toward the United States and England, noting Li Hongzhang and Prince Chun courting Russia to secure a Chinese pledge against French aggression, while hints at a forthcoming U.S. convention. It also reports the Santa Fe Bridge construction in Toled, describing a 60-foot steel lattice span and concerns about town flooding in heavy rain.

Tong Peking Binacif China Cozorts Harper's Weekly America England Marth Li Hung Chang Prince Kung Russia United States

Direct Line to Western Cities via Union Pacific Service

The Union Pacific direct line to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland offers premier western travel with Pullman Palace Sleepers Pullman Tourist Sleepers and chair cars. Unexcelled by any other service, it promises comfortable, efficient journeys across key western points.

Denver Salt Lake City San Franisco Fortland Union Preiss Union Pullman

Pointer May Bid By Chicago Buyers For Racing Star

Star Pointer the Peterlee pacer with a world record of 8dx may be sold to Chicago bidders after owner Murphy, unsettled by bad weather, plans to consign the horse at the New York sales. Trainer McCrary returns to assist, believing Pointer can lower his record under favorable conditions. The horse draws crowds and could be a valuable exhibition draw even if freed from stakes. Murphy’s intent to sell surprised many, who expected him to retain Pointer for further records next year after the horse fetched 16 100 at last sale.

Chicago Pointer Peterlee Eagens Tie Painter Ae Hy Murphy

Hands Tied to a Chalk at County Home

Milwaukee Wisconsin October 31 terrific scene at the County Home for Dependent Children of Wauwatosa. Supervisor C B Stewart testified seeing a child tied behind its back to a chair for over five hours during a visit. Superintendent Rosser said punishment was used for the child’s viciousness. Testimony noted county boarding costs at 3% per week, compared to private institutions at $2.50.

Milwaukee Wit Wau- Wwatosa Stewart Honda Rosser

8 000 Miles to Vote in a Brazil Journey

8 000 miles to vote described as 8,000 miles to travel by Thomas C. Dawson first secretary of rogation at the United States embassy in Rio Janeiro on a trip to cast a vote. He lives in Council Bluffs Iowa and plans to reach his home after the journey. Dawson notes Minister Charles Page Bryan is popular in Brazil with Bryan at Pellopana where the republic’s president resides. He says Colonel Bryan will beat Oregon and Iowa to call at Rio Janeiro on November 18.

Bavanak Thomas C. Dawson United Siates Rio Janeiro Dawson Council Bluffs Charles Page Bryan Brasil Bryan Pellopana Oregon Towa Ifio Janeiro

Boston Star Discovery Shifts Algol Type Variable Status

Edwin F. Sawyer reports at the Boston Steptitle Society meeting the discovery of a new short period Algol type variable star. The star, known in Dutch muster one as star 12 degrees, shows a 21 hour variation cycle with magnitude swings to about half its normal brightness. Observers note prior sightings in Miller and Kempt catalogs, and Sawyer’s repeated bright-phase observations support its true variable nature.

Boston Boston Steptitle Society Edwin FP. Sawyer Miller and Kempt Sawyer

Ex President Harrison Letter Reply on Silver Issue

Indianapolis Oct IL-Hornley invites ex president Harrison to campaign. He replies that important legal business occupies time for several weeks and discusses New York silver agitation and Democratic pro silver campaign. Harrison warns against undermining honest money and urges Republicans to stand firm on the silver issue.

Indianapolis Ind Hornley Republican State Central Committee Harrison Herniey New York Hania Indiana Jethurey Pansideratten Imine Rowas Cuba United States Wenereau Apertinan Serniamin

General Wood's Cuban visit sparks factional power struggle

General Leonard Wood's tour in Manzanillo reveals rival Cuban factions led by Generals Rath and Rios contending for offices, with Wood granting limited positions to ease tensions while insurgents demand control. Officers fear disbanding and fear arrest as workers lack funds and mutter about the uncertain future.

Cuban troubles force detachment to Elgney plant

Persistent unrest surrounds the Caban problem as a Fourth Army detachments aids Cuban work crews at Elgney plantation. Rumors say General Maxima Gomes may arrive to influence the assembly at Santa Crust del Sur while Americans, led by Lieutenant Young, assert their claim to wrecks from the Mansanille engagement. General Wood plans moves to Guantanamo and then the north coast after brief stops.

Elgney Plantaton Banta Crust del Sur Maxima Gomes Friends Gomes Calixto Garcia Lieutenant Young Hist New York City Metropolia Aeutenant Young United States Navy Mansanille Finkl

Tigers Shut Gut Brown in Princeton Defeat

Providence R I Oct 31 Brown was shut out 38 to 0 by Princeton Sunday. Tigers scored first late in the game after 16 minutes, with Reiter crossing for a TD and Wheeler kicking. Second half featured Ketter Black drives and a 50 yard TD return by Pop, as Browns defense failed and several players were injured.

Providence Brown Princeton Tigers Reiter Wheeler Pop Tone

Daughters of the Poor at Crawford Theater Tonight

Dramatic portrayal of struggle for existence in New York society shown by HL Davis and William T. Keogh. Daughters of the Poor features realistic scenery by John E H Young and music by Deve Brahem with nightly changes of bill and specialty acts. Tickets cost 10 20 and 30 cents.

Menora Ti HL Davis William T. Keogh Daughters of the Poor Crawford Theater New York Hag America John EH. Young New York City Deve Brahem

Fragmentary Text From Historical Record About Goras

Incoherent OCR snippet mentions Goras and references to persons and actions but lacks clear names, dates, places, or events. The readable portions do not establish a coherent incident, outcome, or context suitable for a full news card.

Election notes from Parsons precincts amid irregular counts

Fragmentary OCR hints at November elections with precincts Wat ward 625 and third, fourth wards and a total registration figure. No clear names or organizers are readable. Summary relies on uncertain fragments. further legible text needed for precise headline and details.

Amnesic Parsons Benda Alah Hocks Eliue

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