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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1894

Page

3

NEWS OF KANSAS BANK ROBBERS AT LARGE IN TESSCOTT

News from Kansas reports ongoing pursuit in Tescott for the unnamed bank robbers still at large. Sheriff Anderson and George Meyers failed to find them despite a wide search, with rumors of concealment near Brookville and Harker's Hill. Meanwhile other regional items cover Wicarra campaign notes, new assembly at State Normal School, and a Coroner's verdict on a local death.

Tesdott Harker’s State Normal School Eronta Kansas State Norte P Fairchild State Agricultural College FP. H. Snow State University J. W. Gaines SM. Scott Board of Public Works A. R. Taylor I. M. Kellogg R B. Welch M. Scott John Madden Kansas Prize Chorus Emporia Chas Grace King

Emporia Couple Marry Then Man Leaves for Chicago

An Emporia couple wed last Tuesday, George Hammers and Daisy Onger, both known locals. Hammers soon left for Chicago citing he married to avoid another match. Daisy intends to search Chicago for him after his unexplained departure.

Emporia Warsetows Wis Bourke Mra Aepear

WORLD'S CARNIVAL CITY Opens Sept 5 in St Louis with grand attractions

St Louis carnival season extends from September 5 to October 20 featuring the Exposition from September 6 to October 22. The Midway will mirror “Streets of Cairo” and other famed exhibits. Royal visit by the Mighty Veiled Prophet and retinue will parade October in a grand city arrival at Union Station. Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain routes offer travel inducements. For full weekly programs contact Missouri Pacific agents or H Towssend, General Passenger Agent, St Louis.

St. Louis St Louis Leuss Missouri West Southwest Cairo Vienna Union Station Missouri Pacific Railway Iron Mountain H. Towssend

Death Record and Infant Burial Notices

The death of Mrs. Alice Ingram a colored woman aged 3 years occurred yesterday at her Hancock street home from consumption. The funeral was held today at 3 p.m. An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A Penwell of 325 Branoner street died yesterday and was buried at 11 a.m. A September 12 event at Redeab College noted for art study, mentioning parents Mr. and Mrs Schweering welcoming a son born August 31. Superintendent RK Lingafalt of Rock Talends in Day snport Ia praised Peerless work.

Alice Ingram Hancock Street Pearly Mrs. Schweering Tels Daysnport

Prosecution Threat Over Criminal Libel Letter

A reader vows to prosecute Ben Henderson for criminal libel over a letter printed by The Atchison-Chronicle. The writer defends his integrity, denies boodling, claims not to have taken campaign funds improperly, and says he will seek legal action if the clipping proves libel. He asserts he will file warrants in Cherokee county upon returning home.

Ben Henderson Atchison Ch Jon M. A State Board of Charities Henderson State Central Committee Cherokee County

Destructive Coal Shaft Accident Near Mowxgvall

A cable broke at the Assumption Goal coal shaft south of Mowxgvall injuring twelve men trapped below as a cage fell a thousand feet to the bottom. The upbound engine escaped through the shaft house roof causing extensive destruction to the engine room and cable drums. Authorities report difficult conditions with no air shaft delaying rescue efforts.

Botton Mowxgvall Assumption Goal

Depew Mediator Talks On Vanderbilt Marriage

Paris report states Chauncey Depew advised Cornelius Vanderbilt on his wife’s separation after the Lake Shore road president Newell’s death. Col Jay represents Vanderbilt and may counsel in any settlement. Renewed reconciliation efforts are expected to yield a formal reunion.

Vanderbilt Jim Paris Mr. Vanderbilt Schwalbsch Col William Jay Chauncey Depew President Newell Lake Shore Road Col. Jay Cornelius

BEER IN A SATCHEL AT TYMAN’S PLACE

A Topeka temperance case reports Ed Tyman selling liquor while out of jail, with A Q Wilson, a harness maker and temperance agitator, describing beer in a satchel carried to customers from a back room behind Moody’s barber shop. Wilson also notes an underage helper aiding distribution and a planned park speech at Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue.

Tyman North Topeka A. Q Wilson Joarnac Wilson Frankais Kansas Avenue Moody's Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company Fifth Street Topeka

Fred Close's Railroad Visit to Galveston

A Galveston sightsees a Gulf and Interstate delegation touring jetties and harbor works. The group includes T G Dann W Wenn F J Close and other executives and local citizens. They evaluated terminals at Bolivar and government harbor work, with contracts to lay steel rails and ties on 300 miles of track.

Galveston Gulf Interstate Ie T. G. Dann Lox Dope Air. W. Wenn King-Charles Company Bolivar Comachee Sole Dusn Charles

Ice Age distribution of animals and plants across the world

The text surveys how ice sheets in the last glacial period reshaped life on Earth. It notes a southern ice edge through Iowa and Illinois, the extinction and replacement by northern forms, and divergent faunas in Europe, Asia, and America. It mentions island connections forming and breaking, Ireland’s reptiles absence, and Madagascar and Australia hosting long survived generalized species like lemurs and cerotodas under Professor Whiting.

Iowa Ilinois Atlantic Europe Asia America British British Islands England Ireland Irish Sea St. Patrick Madagascar Australia Madagascaria Whiting

Simple tongue-twitch revival method raises hopes in France

In cases of apparent death from asphyxia in newborns and other emergencies, Dr Liborda’s method uses rhythmic tongue traction with a forceps to trigger the respiratory reflex. About 63 recalls are cited, arguing for simple directions to be posted in hospitals and shared with midwives and anesthetists.

Liborda France

Palo de Leche narcotic plant of Mexico

San Jose Mercury reports Palo de Leche, a plant in the euphorbia family, used by Indigenous people to stupefy fish by leaves in water. The milk burning fumes cause nausea, internal use is deadly. A belief links poison to the ex Empress Carlotta’s insanity.

Mexico Carlotta San Jose Cal

Judge with Wild Hair Tests Youth on Oath Recalled

A California judge known for a unruly mane questions a young witness about recognizing him after six months. The youth replies he might recognize the judge if he combed his hair, revealing a humorous exchange amid a court setting reported by the San Francisco Argonaut.

San Francisco

England's Poisonous Snakes Reassessed

The Liverpool Mercury notes that England has four snake kinds, only one is poisonous and rare, while most snakes in civilized regions are harmless. Understanding snakes could lessen educated fear and dangerous myths about reptiles.

England Liverpool

Card of Thanks from Freeman Family

To the many friends who so kindly assisted us in our sad bereavement and who furnished the many beautiful offerings we extend our heartfelt thanks. Mark L. Freeman Mary A. Freeman Mamie B K Johna Sadie A. Slaughter.

Mark L. Freeman Mary A. Freeman Mamie BK. Johna Sadie A. Slaughter

Retired business woman's history noted in a strange circular

A fragmentary text mentions Henri Curo and a mysterious circular urging attention to a breast issue. Names like Mrs. Mostan and Kent appear among garbled phrases. The piece hints at medical or personal notices, with unnamed opiate warnings and advice from a doctor or druggist, but the content is largely unreadable.

Uae Waites Bay Abel Henri Curo Ani Bae Bhottie Mostan Gi Avery Ry Kent

Markets steady with mixed results across grains and livestock

The market report notes steady to firmer tones in wheat corn oats and oats with outside demand for wheat, and mixed movement in livestock. Wheat and corn show partial gains and declines, cattle and hogs reflect steady to uneven trade, with prices varying by grade and region, including Kansas City and Chicago figures.

Associated Press Mate Journal Chcaco Liverpool Habaylog Saigo Daige Mayouta Waige OLS Ste. Oate Eptember Basver—Firensige Puaxixen iuge—Hecel Toinay Socuhpre Kansas City Barket Janna Crry Oak Timothy Prairie Sens Berrer Carrie Texas Lambs Suessey

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