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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1896

Page

3

Power Surges to Alarming Kept In Oklahoma Case

In Weillington a strange scene unfolded as Miss Mabelle Baker and Miss Nellie Vanslyke, residents of Oklahoma and Stayfield, became faint and unconscious during a religious meeting. Attendants cared for Baker while Vanslyke and another woman were treated. both recovered. The episode was attributed to their nervous, empathetic natures with no evident external cause.

Weillington Sept Mayfehd Mabelle Baker Nellie Vanslyke Okishoma Stayfield Slee Baker Vanelyke Vanalyke Bodee Emen Everett

Rev Randall Leaves Leavenworth for Seattle Church

Revered Edwin M. Furnmdall announces departure from Firn Methodist Episcopal Church Leavenworth to accept First Methodist in Seattle Washington. Salary at Seattle listed as 5 a year plus 40 dollars in a supplemental allowance making the position highly desirable. Fort Send Ran reports Rev W A Shankland resigns from Se Mitic Washfret church to take first church at Dutwalle and may visit Leavenworth October 4 for morning Grace church evening services.

Leavenworth Seattle Leavenworth Edwin M. Furmdall Cts St Bille Wash Hendall Cranston Randall Seattle Bright Unt Place Fort Sen. Ran W. A. Shankland Te Gract MA J. E. Brant Washfret Dutwalle Grace Church

Corn Carnival Interest at Rison Described in Meeting

In Rison on September 16 a gathering discussed the Corn Carnival plans. Local organizers and residents, including Cory, Brorr, and Doniphan figures, showed strong support and anticipated dates for events along with band performances and community activities across Doniphan County.

Boys Hunt On Sunday In Haven Haven Accident

A Sunday hunting accident near Haven Hetman Stock left August Kock and another man injured. Kock discharged a gun during a ride near Severnstmill and was shot just below the heart, breaking one rib. The wounded man was treated by a surgeon and remains under care as officials consider the incident.

Hutchinson Haven

Revenant of Civil War Soldiers Honored at Mill City Cemetery

Mill City honors graves of soldiers buried in local cemeteries. G A R organizes services and the city provides flowers and markers. Community members gather for ceremonies to remember fallen comrades and maintain graves.

Hii Mill City Hi City Graham Amt

Spider Bite Leaves Wichita Man Nearby Aftercare

Van Zandt of Wichita and Van Zandt Implement Co. was bitten by a spider on September 1. Initially predicted mild danger, the bite worsened with paralysis-like symptoms before an antidote appeared to counteract the venom. Local physician attended and remedies were applied as the patient gradually stabilized.

Mir. van Zandt Wichita Onli All Atr van Zandt van Zandt Implement Company Muni &Nd Mr. van Zandt

Water Works Deal Nearing Final Court Sale

In Wichita United States court a decree opens mortgaged Water Works properties to sale by a master in chancery. Bonds are represented by Gleed Ware Gleed of Topeka while the water works firm is led by W W Schwinn and the city by C B Elliott and James Lawrence. Anticipation holds the system may pass to new owners and a fresh franchise to be granted, ending past difficulties.

Wellington United States Wichita Mortengs Court House Bondhollers Gleed, Ware and Gleed Topeka The Water Works Company W. W. Schwinn C. B. Eltiott James Lawrence

Newton Men Seek Funds for Militia Camp

Newton prepares to raise money to send local guards to the Topeka encampment September 24 to October 2. Railroads offer a one cent per mile rate. Newton members plan to attend with Col P M Holington in command. Several companies from nearby towns are arranging travel and a fund may be raised to cover expenses.

Newton KW. G Topeka P.M .Holington Pear ‘Toorke

Assault Charge Shocks Herington Railroad Worker

Abilene reported that A H Wheat of Herington was arrested en route to Junction City on a tele gram from Marshal Whent. He is charged with felonious assault on Mrs Dee Dickson, wife of a brakeman, after allegedly threatening and firing a revolver during a confrontation. The delinquent fled to Junction City before arrest. Local railroad men express anger over the incident.

Abilene Afarenni A. H. Wheat Herington Junction City Albert Snouploye Rock Island Terington Marshal Whent Micuer Dee Dickson Dickson Herneton Higeer

Was Mrs Pope Swindled Over Bank Shortage Claim

Hutchinson September court heard Mrs Pope sue the old Vessey State bank for 9000 alleging her late husband the bank’s ex director was sick and a bank officer claimed a Pope shortage. She claimed no shortage and sought repayment. Judge Martin sustained a demurrer and dismissed the suit.

Hutchinson Pope Vessey State Bank Popes Popesaw Utere Martin

New Mexico cattle buyers in Hutchinson market record

Sept 16 reports show buyers including A Johnson and Kansas county purchasers at Hutchinson market. Notable purchases by An ds Horner Kingman 170 cows and calves John FE Vincent 1 cows and 100 calves Kirk Homer 1 herd yearling calves. Also Argonia notes Ten young ladies form brass band with members Bavelman Dulthe Harlen Nellie Marshall Alda Kirk Orphin Newbold Lucy Hadlar Maud Bates Juba Flore Hadler Ethel Harper Ulle Kirk. No snare drum yet found.

Hutchinson New Mexico Teper & Browz Ball End A. Johnson Feno County Cocoties Kansas Ands Horner Kingman John FE. Vincent Kirk & Homer Argonia Drimmer Argunia Pity Lave We Bavelman Dulthe Harlen Cormets Nellie Marshall Alda Kirk Orphin Newbold Liscie Hadlar Maud Bates Flore Hadler Ethel Harper Blouse Ulle Kirk

Runaway Soldier Hopes to Find Tin Work in Town

A feeble old soldier at the soldiers home escaped without leave and walked here seeking tinning work. He said he fell out with officials, may have been about a year away, and appeared unable to work. He carries pity and uncertainty as he seeks employment.

Newton

Tennis Graces at San Rafael Courts Tournament

San Francisco September 16 One of the coast’s most interesting tennis events will be played at the San Rafael courts next week. Eastern stars B D Wren W A Larned and Carr B Neel travel from New York to face Pacific champions Robert N Whitney and George F Whitney in doubles. Local players Sam Summer Hardy Thomas Driscoll and Waltz Magte hope to challenge the specialists. W H Taylor plans matches with Wren while Joe Tobin and Walter Hobart seek bouts with Neel.

San Francisco San Rafael Agdinst California Lawn Tennis Association B.D. Wren W. A. Larned Carr B. Neel New York Robert N. Whitney George F. Whitney Pacific Coast Wren Larned Sam Summer Hardy Thomas Driscoll Waltz Magte W. H. Taylor Joe Tobin Walter Hobart Hopestry Neel

National League baseball scores and delayed games recap

Sept 16 through 26 reports show Cleveland rallying to tie Chicago on a ninth inning walk and hits, then a darkness-rule finish. Louisville outslugs St. Louis 14 12 in a high-scoring clash. Washington tops Brooklyn 4 1 amid solid defense, while doubleheaders and postponed games appear from Baltimore, New York, and Cincinnati. Detriot and Minneapolis split a two game set, with Columbus beating Milwaukee 13 5 and Indianapolis vs Kansas City postponed by wet grounds. Grand Rapids and St Paul also post scores from Sept 16.

Cleveland Chicago Childs McAlcer Zimmer McGarr Everett Anson Ernstie Tebeau Tebeau Kicked. Attendance 1,000. Scare: RH. BE Wallace Wilson Aperimmer Briggs Dowhe RTE Washington Brooklyn MeJames McGuire Daub Grim New York Philadelphia Hartimore Baltimore Pittsburg Cincinnati Eame Columbus Milwaukee Bathes McGreevy Smith and Kehoe Rettger Speer Indianapolis Kansas City Grand Rapids Chicgeo Euston Pltaburg Palladelps St. Louis Louisville

Coffeyville Beaten Twice In Local Doubleheader

Coffeyville drops both games in a two afternoon contests. In the first game Atchison stars with a home run and strong pitching as Coffeyville struggles at the plate. Batteries featured Atchison, Cooper, and Loman for Coffeyville while Meining and Powers worked for Coffeyville. Earned runs favor Atchison 7 to 2. Matted by late rallies Coffeyville totalled 16 to 12 in hits.

Atchison Pepes Coffeyville Scheyettie Atchison, Cooper and Loman Meining Powers Cone A. Ee Atchison Atchison, Jones and Cole Loman Waeke- Bilis Ekeseld

Topeka Blues Dominate Hemitton In League Clash

The Topeka Blues defeated Hemitton 9 runs to 7 as Redmond and Hall starred in the battery. Pitcher Wingert and Meeks anchored the field while ex-Junction City hurler Wingett earned the win with eleven hits allowed by Hemitton.

Topeka Blues Hemiiton Mowam Remond Wingett Junction City Blues R. HE Topeks Redmond Hall Hemitton Wingert Meeks

Corbett and Fitz in Danger Over Meeting Arson Arrest

New York Chief of Police Conlin weighs arrest of J. J. Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons after testimony from a Saturday meeting about a $89,000 purse and a finish. Police gather evidence. arrest considered if sufficient.

New York Conlin J. J. Corbett Robert Fitzsimmons

Decorate the Engines for Fall Festival Promotion

A State Journal reader proposes decorating passenger locomotives on Kansas City routes through Topeka for the Fall Festival. Locomotives would feature mirrors and banners, drawing visitors and press coverage from Kansas City papers. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Engineers and Firemen brotherhoods could manage the effort.

Kansas City Topeka State Journal Union Depot Ladies Auxiliary Engineers and Firemen Brotherhoods Santa Fe Rock Island Union Pacific

Three Sister Cities Rally In Northeastern Kansas

The Corn Carnival at Atchison last year eased a long running quarrel with Topeka as many Topeka residents joined the event and formed friendly ties. A Topeka Fall Festival starts on the 20th with plans for a large delegation from Atchison. Globe readers will attend Atchison Corn Carnival on September 24, Topeka Festival September 28 to October 3, and Leavenworth Apple Carnival October 15 for six months of good fun.

Kansas Atchison Topeka Atchiess Aublena Globe Atchines Corn cCoen Geenival Leavenworth

Goulds Buy Gold Mines in Canadian District

Seattle Sept 11 Charles A Fishback owner of the Seattle Evening Times sells to British Northwest Gold Mining Company property in the Cariboo District British Columbia for 5 000 000 The deed includes Maude Hydraulic Mining 40 acres Fishback Hydraulic Gold Mining 570 acres and Quesnelle River Gold Mining twenty miles of the river Main purchasers include millionaire J Dix and F Gaynor of New York representing Gould interests.

Seattle Wasa Charles A. Fishback Seattle Evening Times British Northwest Gold Mrine Company Carivon B. C Maude Hydraulic Mining Company Fishback Hydraulic Gold Mining Company Quesnelle River Queanelle F. Gaynor New York Gould

Watson Recall Question Sparks Georgia Campaign Debate

Chairman John W. Breidenthal of the Populist central committee denies any recall of Watson by the national committee. He says Watson will not cancel dates and will rejoin the Georgia campaign after filing. Watson had pledged to return to Georgia and press the race before leaving for his home state.

Breidenthal John W. Breidenthal Viate Central Committee Watson National Committee Georgia

North Topeka Social And Local Notices Chronicle

In North Topeka news items from the State Journal, various local happenings include Fred Tompkins visiting, A F Eby starting a dowbie-decker, Mrs George Stoker improving, and Dr MecHntock serving as physician. An Epworth league social at Dr C B Lyon’s residence features a male quartet. Gus Milam of Topeka will entertain Mrs Spack of Kansas City who arrives tomorrow. The seven month old infant of Mrs ee McIntosh died this morning. Funeral time not yet set. Mrs Wm Beeson leaves for Richmond Ind where she was killed by fire’s flames. she will be gone some time. A metaphysical course meets weekly in Eby’s hall. Miss Mattie French, visiting St Louis, plans to stay past Veiled Prophets. A party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Compton who have moved into their new place. The K and L club had a meeting and was invited to Swift’s to view her night blooming cereas which is in full bloom. Neilie Kates, 10, has been born from vacation and won the Lola fair girl under 12.

State Journal Kirkball Printing Co Kansas Avenue Fred Tompkins A. F. Eby North Star Grocery Kistler Margaret Kaye Gus Milam Topekane Spack Kansas City Ee McIntosh Wm. Beeson Richmond Ind Beseson Metaphysical Covcourse Eby's Ture Mattie French St Lowla Guy Compton Compton Dr. Swift Neilie Kates

Where is McNutt An Old Man Disappears With $100

Judge Hazen presided as the case of McNutt Burke moved forward. Daniel McNutt, 70, vanished after arriving in the city with about 100 dollars from hog sale receipts. Neighbors fear foul play. police have searched Seabrook area without results. Salt to quiet the Burke farm title near Mission Center postponed awaiting information on McNutt.

Daniel McNutt Seabrook McNutt Burke Farm Mission Center Mr. Afebutt

Ovation to Wolcott in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs welcomed junior senator Howard O Wolcott with a massive show of support. Thousands met him at the depot and crowded the streets, while a 4000 seat Coliseum overflowed with more than 5000 at Northpark for an extended evening address.

Colorado Springs Col Howard O. Wolcott Colorado Northpark Walcott Wengler

Topeka Fall Festival Draws Out-of-State Visitors

Hundreds travel to Topeka for the festival with groups from Mound City Missouri Leon Indiana and Oskaloosa Kansas requesting lodging during festival week, signaling broad regional interest and accommodation needs.

Topeka Kansas Mound City Leon Oskaloosa Kan

Isaac Pitman Dying In Paris Spelling Reform Pioneer

Paris reports Sir Isaac Pitman creator of phonetic shorthand is dangerously ill in the city. Democratic Appellate Convention meets at 4 pm to nominate a judge candidate. No candidates before the meeting, with general belief Hindman of Glathy will be excluded despite Populist nomination.

Paris Sir Isaac Pitman Court of Appeals Inooline J. F. Hindman Glathy

Jones Leads Arkansas Governor Race with Narrow Plurality

Early returns from 77 of 75 counties show Jones as the Democratic candidate leading for governor with 30590 votes. Remmel the Republican candidate trails with 139, File the Populist 73, Miller Chronile 781. Jones holds a plurality of 62,461 and a margin of 48.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark Jones Remmel Miller

Luxury on Wheels on the Grand Trunk system

A lavish Pullman Vestibuled train named the Seatide and White Mountain Special will debut June 24 with ten luxury cars including a library chair smoking barbershop bath dining and sleeping cars plus observation car. It runs through 1896 tourist season with tickets via Burlington Route from Kansas City to Montana and beyond.

Seatide White Mountain Limorrow Clark Street Chiczeo Colraco Montana Hot Springs Sound Pacific Coast Burlington Missouri River Kineas City Billings Kansas City Kangan City Lincoln Puget Sound Denver Rio Grande Colorado Utah Ceilforns St Louis

Douthitt Pasture Offer for Camp Use at State Fair

The Douthitt tract north of the state fair grounds is proposed for use as a camping ground for U S troops during the Fair Festival. Judge W P Douthitt discussed with TF Doran of the Pit teen committee the possibility of ten weeks free use, but Douthitt now asks payment while the committee lacks funds. The article notes the need to house troops near the fair grounds and urges the pasture be granted free for the period. It ends with an unrelated sales note for Dewites Colle and Cholera Cure.

Uncle Sam TF. Doran Pitteen W. P. Douthitt Douthitt State Fair Grounds Committee of Putteen United States

Market Report From Chicaso and Kansas City Trade

Wheat and corn figures show small changes as Dec wheat runs around 59 1/4 to 69 1/2. Liv- erpool signals mix with Berlin firmer while northwest receipts rise. Cattle and hog values edge lower with mixed regional receipts. Texas and western steers show slight gains and sheep soften. Nearby hogs and futures reflect cautious demand amid steady to weak markets in Kansas City and Chicago area reports.

Seaeeett Eerie Texas Imastsas City Othoes

Market notes on grain exports and pricing in across regions

Reports from Planet Milling and international markets show Russia's exportable surplus under 40 percent last year. Wheat movement steady in Liverpool and Chicago with lines reducing corn and oats rates to align with through bills. Trade sentiment cites weak winter wheat demand and large North American receipts. Berlin and Paris show mixed price movement with modest declines.

Planet Milling Company Russia Liverpool Chicago Maine Air Lines Northwest Dessotnes Chin Mukker Minneapolia Duluth New York Berlin Paris Orinha Tommorrow Fuer Porte Catia

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