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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
3
Miss Margie Hannah of Dumville LL testifies in June that two years of severe head pain left her barely able to eat or see. After using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine she slept that night and soon felt real relief, credited with saving her life, with the firm selling remedies nationwide.
The civil service commission warns that many individuals and bureaus claim to offer valuable information for government office applicants and exam preparation. They urge applicants not to trust letters or agents, noting free official instructions and exam schedules are limited to the commission and direct government sources.
Early incomplete returns show McLaurin leading rivals in South Carolina with a substantial majority. Reported margins vary across counties but indicate McLaurin atop the field, with estimates placing his lead around four thousand votes or more as counts trickle in.
A wage reduction was announced in Trenaville Colorado as sliver output drops. The post accepted the cut from 3 78 dollars, affecting miners and show men at the Mahala mine, noted as among the district’s largest sliver producers. Separately, a Japanese paper in Yo Rokso says the government will align with US representatives on remedies to preserve wells and sea outlets.
County records reveal attorney for the Sedgwick County ex treasurer J A Doran seeks to recover a large shortage totaling about 12 178 79 after partial receipts of 3 997 etc Several bondmen allegedly used property mortgages in wives names to shield assets with one party placing a blanket lien on three quarter sections, amid broader Kansas finance probes.
A troubled young woman once skilled and cultured vanishes, later found in a hospital, then county and insane asylums. Edward Beston tirelessly pursues the truth, tracing her from the unknown girl to Sophie Luis, whose memory fades as doctors declare her mind forever a blank.
B Johnson of Topeka, allied with Gen Artz, reported the company has not located any mines but acted openly. A party toured sites and collectors gathered specimens. Johnson showed samples believed to be genuine and the firm bought lumber from Nicholson Bros. for a house near the mine as negotiations proceed for a stamp mill erection.
Probate of the late Rev Thomas M Boss reveals a fortune exceeding 100400 in stocks and bonds. Widow to inherit, four children share equally after her death with two sons managing investments and paying specified family portions. Boss reportedly inherited earlier from his father and may remarry. children’s annuities to rise accordingly.
Port Scott September 2 The lingering Paola murder of Frank Swofford ended when George Fleeh of Paola and Bert Pascal of Drexel Mo were arrested last night charged with the crime. Investigators report the pair confessed to abducting Swofford from the railroad track area on a night three years ago, shooting him and forcing a witness to help conceal the body in a field.
A news agent named Pinchan operating between Kansas City and Omaha boarded a train to visit his mother in Piedmont. On the journey he and Ditton approached a traveler on the Swafford road and took $25 and a watch from him, leaving the victim agitated and seeking assistance. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
Fragmentary report states Cyrus Leland and others attended a Reno County Republican gathering. It mentions a pension office appointment for Mrs. Heown and court overrule discussion about a senator and ex-sarseerin, with Mr. Leland asked to assist.
Lawrence September 2 The August weather report from Kansas University Chancellor F H Snow states the past month was cooler than average with nine days reaching 39. Rainfall was light but well distributed totaling 3 inches. Eight month total rainfall reached 15.40 inches, 0.54 inches below the average of the prior 33 years. Winds varied from south to northwest with a mix of directions recorded.
The Southern Kansas and Oklahoma Band association plans meetings in Winfield on September 14 and 15. The group, formed last year in Winfield, drew twelve bands last year and reports high satisfaction from visitors. Five new bands are expected to join this year, expanding on last year’s turnout.
County Attorney B F Stocks pledges to enforce the prohibitory law if citizens support him as the Temperance meeting at the Beth Punine? church features Elder Glvner as principal speaker and short talks by Milton Brown and others. The event ends with a call for community backing.
LeRoy resident R W Riley found his trunk robbed of 1340 dollars after placing fifty twenty dollar bills one hundred and a seventy six ten dollar bills and a silver hunting case watch there. The robbery occurred as he began opening a hardware store financed by recently purchased goods worth about 100.
The Winfield Courier reports a remarkable productive apple tree on the Ye John R Smith farm near Liver Creek owned by Echeltary or Doc Cranston. A fifty year old tree bore a fleshed harvest of apples selling at five cents per bushel while still on the tree, netting him about $15.30 without any pruning or hand picking.
Weir City September 2 miners at Hamilton and Bra teod Coal company shaft No 1 walked off in protest against broad coal deductions. Seventy six pit cars were swiped from the miners as pay, totaling over 11 tons and more than six dollars in value to the diggers for a day. Some men suffered deductions while others did not, and the strike continues pending settlement.
Fragmentary report notes Kansas and Texas shaft No 20 shut down due to refusal by Washington to issue pensions. Names such as George Tov and Fort Scete appear in the readable text with sparse context. The item lacks clear dates or organizations beyond the miner reference.
A mixed set of brief notices reports from Kansas towns. Topics include school book policy debates in Abilene and Hutchinson, a second regiment band appointment for the Serend district, Emporia purchasing a $17,000 electric plant, a fatal bull attack near Cheney, a Wichita sheriff entering a laundry venture, Senator Ingalls home improvements in Atchison, a Colorado merchant owed money found in Emporia, and William J. Bryan scheduled to speak at the Allen County Fair in Iola on September 3.
A Sept 2 letter from John A. Smith United States commissioner at Dyea and Skaguay hints that US officials will claim a large Yukon gold district including Dawson City now part of Alaska. The claim rests on surveys claimed by US authorities and disputed boundary in Alaska.
A Sept 2 dispatch from Constantinople reports an official statement about disturbances near Van Armenia. Armenian agitators allegedly fired, Kurdish Armenian frontier fighting is noted, and authorities claim to assist terror threats while pursuing peace. The message from G W Field in North Persia includes assurances of good relations and a quick permanent cure.
Paul Morton third vice president of the Santa Fe system travels to Santa Fe with family and friends. The party tours Las Vegas Wagon Mound Raton and Denver while local guard bands serenade them in the plaza in the evening.
General Manager J J Frey issues a circular demanding tighter telegraph use across departments. Communications prepared after four should go by train unless immediate reply is needed before the next morning nine, to relieve overloaded wires and prevent delays in executive business.
W E Haim retires as two year general freight agent of Rio Grande Western with Salt Lake City HQs. J J Henry succeeds, previously acting as assistant to Afr Farms. J D Kenworthy becomes general assistant freight agent as Henry is praised as capable and bright.
Washington reports the First National Bank of Greensburg Indiana failed with capital stock of 100400 dollars and deposits of 3400 as of July 3. Comptroller of the Treasury instructed examiner Packard to take charge. This is the first bank failure reported by the comptroller in some time.
Lincoln Nebraska September 2 The Populists chose the cottage home as their emblem mirroring the Populists of Comrade. The silver Republicans adopted the Liberty Bell with a crack in it.
Salida Colo Sept 2 About 19 delegates gathered for the state Populist convention with many long linked to the party. Judge Owers withdrew to become chairman, teeing up W H Gabber of Telluride for supreme judge, while Hamilton Armstrong opened the meeting. Judge Owers voiced confidence in victory and warned the Democrats would bow to capital if reform minded People’s Party failed.
From Ta Salle near Mont Pleureur comes news of an alpine accident. Eight travelers from Sion set out to summit Mont Pleureur, divided into two four member parties. The lead group reached the top but the trailing party was swept into a thousand foot crevasse by an avalanche. Pastor Gonin of Sion led the ascent along with two Lausanne schoolboys and an English youth named Bernard. Rescue hopes linger.
The Committee of Fifteen plans another attempt to award fairground privileges tonight after six bids were received. Last year the privileges sold for 2600 dollars. if no satisfactory bid appears, the committee will take charge and retail them itself.
Buenos Ayres dispatch reports a rise of about 29 percent in the wheat area across Argentine agricultural centers. The Times correspondent notes widespread planting activity and optimistic outlook for harvest season.
An elevator in the Nelson Morris pecking house in East St Louis collapsed from the third story to the basement injuring four workers. Louis Brees and William O'Brien suffered broken legs, Patrick Gillam had serious head and facial cuts, while Daniel O'Brien endured severe bruising.
Washington reports John G Woods sues Postmaster General Gary and post office officials to halt his removal under civil service rules. A temporary restraining order is issued as Woods seeks an injunction to block dismissal. Also notes a record freight day for Santa Fe railway and other brief items.
The text notes a split within the GOP between silver Republicans and the McKinley faction. It describes efforts to fuse factions at state and county levels, with the Democratic conventions a focus and local contest stakes rising as alliances form in some counties.
Rain is forecast but arriving later as cooling slows. A blustery day on Blimey Avenue records low numbers around 3 to 6 degrees with damp air and an increasing sense of pressure, while afternoon readings stay cooler than yesterday.
A Kansas creamery received a letter from a Boston man asking the date of the National Butter Makers association convention likely to be held in Topeka. He said a party of Bostonians would attend. The exact plan remains unsettled but the convention is expected in Topeka in early February and the executive committee will set the price this month.
Announced today that orders withdraw the state constabulary from Every Village Lown and Cy in the state. A few comptables remain in the Country shiatetone where there are noes officials to enforce dispensary laws. The action removes friction and could save the Commonwealth 300 400 a year.
The medical society of this city hosted a grand reception for Lord Lister at the Windsor hotel. Dr Georges A Wilchty presided as host as Lord Lister spoke modestly on his life work and thanked the gathering for their support. American physicians attended the event and Laval university figures were present as guests of the British associations.
Fremont observes a reunion of the 2nd Thevolunteer Infantry with President McKinley in attendance. Survivors and dignitaries gather at Hayes old home for sunrise salute and commemorative ceremonies marking two decades since Hayes presidency. Guards and veterans march by the Hayes mansion in an adjoining parade area.
Winton Iowa reports the return of Frank A Seam Welford, accused murderer, from the Klondike region to face trial. Officials state the transfer occurred early this morning amid security and public interest as Perrin and local authorities coordinate the handover.
Brussels notes police arrested a German, Bart Epieck, suspected of plotting against the emperor. Reported details mention he was denounced and learned to leave Erb from Germany as authorities intensified inquiries in the capital.
A cluttered OCR fragment mentions Takacs and a setup described as late drag stare. Key names are unclear and the text is incomplete. The item appears to be a brief note or notice involving Takacs with no verifiable event or date.
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