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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1897

Page

3

Fort Scott Sorialist Reports on Ruskin Colony Visit

A Kansas report from Fort Scott describes agent Lipscomb’s visit to the Ruskin Colony in Tennessee. He claims the colony lacks police and courts, with all citizens gathering at a central hotel for meals, labor rewards, and communal living. He says there is no incentive to steal and praises absence of profit motive and prohibitory laws, arguing Sociarian ideals foster harmony and shared duties.

Fort Scott Lipscomb Bourke County Beclets Tennessee Evans Kansas Lea Ruekin

Diphtheria at Ottawa and Fall Election Nominations

Diphtheria cases rise at Ottawa home of arte Hares with several others in the area. A fourth child reportedly prostrated as a bad case develops. Recent nominations released for fall elections include county officers and clerks with Republicans naming candidates for sheriff, coroner, treasurer, and county commissions while western county Republicans and Chepolire county figures also present.

Oayea Arte Hares Philippe Rind Ottawa County Furton James A. Burtesweer EK Benven Ener Dusds FF Carnahan H. Brom Levi McLavellin Howard

Big Log Rolling At Pattsburg Draws Woodmen Parade

Thousands of Woodmen gathered at Pattsburg for the seventh annual log rolling event. Crowds viewed a street parade on Broadway as participants and officials, including Dole County and Missouri state figures, attended the celebration.

Pattsburg

Heroism of W H Severy at wreck near Emporia

W H Severy aided survivors during a wreck near Reading. He escaped the danger, secured a horse from a neighbor, and brought help and news to the wounded. He then returned to the scene to assist further in the crisis.

Emporia W. H. Sethu Reading Severy

Wreck Notes From Relief Train and Missing Report

An injured man aided in relief work and reported uncle Ide as the cause while contending his intestines were severed. He later worsened at home with partial paralysis. Two ribs were said broken. L. Severy, longtime Santa Fe director, first brought news of the wreck near Barclay several years ago.

Ide Iris Br. Bevery L. Severy Santa Fe Barclay

Hutchinson Cyclers Arrested as Walk-Only Law Enforced

In Hutchinson, prominent bicyclists faced police action for wheeling on sidewalks. The Floretiiier police arrested Le Motenfison a physician and several others of high standing, mostly in court by proxy, who confessed and were fined after promising to stop the offense.

Hutchinson Tratefiinenn Floretiiier le Motenfison Tuey Je Myris Wuasienewes Ryan Pollen

Fragmented Rural Notes and Rail Contracts in Kansas

Segmented oddities report playful animal anecdotes, Sunflower bloom counts, and stolen goods notes. Kansas rail contracts list Topeka to Quinine Felets and Castleton to Parshas, with names Maloney and Tisdale. Shipping of watermelons to Deadwood describes daily carloads of about 12,000 pounds.

Kansas Washinston Kavens Feng Dakota Pro Deadwood Dakota

Nickerson Newsstone Tale Heads to Kingman

Fragmented item from Kansas towns reports Nickerson resident Sarita Pe Toure and a housing project facing changes this week. The note mentions deposits totaling $1214.16 in cash and sight exchange, almost twice last year’s amount, with City of Kingman referenced as a nearby focus.

Nickerson Kingman Flyet Uty Thie City Suse Fat Siglmir SS

Chuckaluck raid ends in arrests at Kennedy’s drug store

A raid interrupted a Chuckaluck game at 404 Fansas Avenue under Kennedy's drug store as police entered and halted proceedings. Frank Hater held the place, arrested for sellingYawir. Detectives Capron and Kesson with Patrolman Paves faced an animated crowd while scattering players were taken into custody. Several men, including FP id Rates and i croft, were detained. all are due in court Saturday morning.

Gareid Park

Santa Fe Route Ticket Deals and Local Entertainment Notice

Reduced rail fares to St Louis and Chicago advertised with seasonal dates and a telephone contact for eastern routes. Capital Court No. 4, Trim of Ren Hor, invites the public to an entertainment at Bramnton Hall on Thursday evening, September.

Santa Fe St Louis Chicago Capital Court No. 4 Trin Ren Hor Bramnton Hall

Santa Fe Anniversary Invites Railroad News

A brief note indicates railroad circles mark the Santa Fe Anniversary with invitations extended to notable figures and industry leaders for celebratory events reflecting on the railroad’s history and future prospects.

Santa Fe Parade Plans and Divisions Appointed in Topeka

Santa Fe parade preparations unfold with marshal and aide appointments for six divisions. The executive committee discusses inviting the full board of directors to Topeka for the twenty fifth Santa Fe Pathway anniversary, with most members expected to attend.

Engineers Meet at Chicago Beach Hotel Session Opens

The fifth annual meeting of the Traveling Engineers association began at the Chicago Beach hotel. Speakers discussed discipline, high steam pressure automatic appliances, maintenance of metallic packing, economical operation of steam and fuel, injection and its remedies, locomotive preparation, and coal use efficiency.

Chicago Beach Hotel Chicago Traveling Engineers’ Association Wright Enkine

Hutchinson to Wichita Rail Line May Build if Bonds Secure

Wichita Star reports Chas Collins rail manager says Hutchinson to Wichita rail line could be built if bonds are secured. Company aims to run a branch through Arkansas Valley to Yellville Arkansas. Bonds sought in Reno county two townships. voting October 12. Also notes aggressive rail rate cuts and depot rebuilds in Nickerson and Hutchinson with new passenger service by October 4 and November 1 completion targets.

Hutchinson Wichita Wichita Star Chas. Collins Huaich Ineon Southern Railway Collins Arkansas Valley Yell Ville Ark Reno

Large New York steamboat collision on North River

A night collision on the North River near New York between the steamboat Matekill and the excursion boat St Joins caused a crash that sank the Catskill loaded with freight. Passengers on both vessels panicked as lights went out and several people were feared drowned or missing, including a seven year old boy and two women. Rescue boats aided in searching the waters while injured were taken to shore.

New York Sent Tie North River Catskill St. Jomes Jervey Leon Miller Hoboken Kurtin Timmerman Lands N.Y Marts McDonald Susan Mortis Gittenbos Bern

Balancing the Books and August Trade Totals

Summary of August trade figures shows imports at the lowest since June 1578 while exports rise driven by bread stuffs. Eight months ended August 1,891 reveal a substantial export surplus over imports and notable year over year increases. Also notes a Royal Neighbors of America event at 623 Quincy Street and a drug advertisement for Little Giant Pills addressing digestion issues.

Isi Flsstisse Topeka Royal Neighbors of America Quincy Street

Bones of a Woman in Luetgert Trial Identified by Experts

Chicago Sept 16 Adolph Luetgert trial testimony centers on expert identifications of human bones from the sausage factory remains. Prof George Dorsey corrected a prior statement on side of the femur, saying it came from the right leg. Cross examination aims to challenge the bone identifications as prosecutors prepare further questioning and await resumption of the case.

Luetgert Chicago Adolph Luetgert Jadas Temeing Aimnold George Dorsey Field Columbian Museum Dorsey Yester Vincent Norval Pieres Dorsey Vegan Vincent Trival Worman McEwan Norval H. Pierce Darsety

Floral Ball Tickets Distribution Notes Limited Supply

Owing to the warrant to reach by the Vitition all whom UIs desired to have attend the Bestival Queen's ball at the abst capital mi Ube events of Porat biy September the following gentlemen have been placed in charge of the distribution of Arkets D. R Lew J. R. Hankin JS. Woolverton AL W. Pann W.W. Webb Henry Ashby George Stoker George Stansfetd Tom Clements J. Hayden Fred Coy Arthur Murphy G. Ik. Holliday Curry Oscar Woolverton John Waters Otto Kuehne Fred Lacey Prank Wear Chas Eagle Prank Molson Colonel Hughes Willard Scott Tom King Chas Downing Horace Wall I. Jy Hathaway Attention is extglaly called to the thet Lia the number of tickets to be sold is Umited to 20 to avoid crowding in the ballroom.

Uis Teabst Mi Ube Porat Biy D. R Lew J. R. Hankin JS. Woolverton AL W. Pann W.W. Webb Henry Ashby George Stoker George Stansfetd Tom Clements J. . Hayden Fred Coy Arthu Murphy Holiiay D Curry Oscar Woolverton John Waters Otto Kuehne Fred Lacey Prank Chas. Eagle Prapk Molson Colonel Hughes Willard Scott Tom King Chas. Downing Horace Wall Jy Hathaway

Governors picks delegates for irrigation congress

Jefferson City Missouri September 16 Governor Stevens named H R Whitmore of St Louis George W R Grimm and James L Lombard of Kansas City and Thomas Knight of Kansas City as delegates at large to the sixth annual Session of the national Irrigation congress to be held in Lincoln Nebraska September 23 The governor said the topics are vital to arid regions and to every section of the country with state and national legislation to be discussed.

Jefferson City Stevens National Irrigation Congress Lincoln Neb H.R. Whitmore St. Loui George W. R. Grimm Kansas City James L. Lombard Thomas Knight Missouri

Uncle Sam Buys Land From Bannocks and Shoshones

In Pocatello on September 16, Commissioner McNetly will meet Shoshone and Bannock chiefs to finalize details of selling the lower Poot Hall reservation. Signatures are expected, with a treaty ready for ratification in conference. The tribe will receive 151,000 after ratification, then 100,900 yearly for four years, and 110,000 in year eleven. The land conveyed is largely mineral.

Pocatello Téaho McNetly Rea: Park Poot Hall Pet Atten Batthday Indiana

Will visit the Queen in early 1900s notes

London reports a possible audience with the Queen Victoria at Balmoral. The Westminster Gazette notes Emper or William may arrange a meeting, with a grand visit to Germany likely in April, possibly at Cob Ten or Poisdar.

London Rath William Vieturis Westminster Ganotte Germany Cobten Poisdar

Dr King's New Discovery Tops Cough Cure Claims

Stands at the Head Aus J Bogel and J P Campbell tout Dr King's New Discovery as the best seller and sure cure for coughs colds and consumption. It has been tried for a quarter century and never disappoints with free trial battles at J K Joven's Drug Store.

Aus J. Bogel Shreveport Dr King J. P. Campbell Salford Arin de. King J. K. Joven

County approves contract for furnishing and clothing

County commissioners awarded Ure a contract to furnish dey Zonda for the county poor. Milistad and Co. received the clothing contract on August Erte. The award was made this morning to Mir and Mira, SOK. Gherry, a devahter, broken sage coslary made smoot Peerless Steam Launders.

Ure Dey Zonda Milistad Ams Co Erte Mir Mira Sok. Gherry Devahter Coslary

Wives Drive Out 300 Miners in Hazleton Strike

Hazleton Pa Sept 16 Two hundred fifty women attacked the mine area armed with clubs and rolling pins forcing about 300 men to quit work. The scene followed a petty strike in Lehigh Wilkesbarre region affecting nearly 10 000 men as miners, many unorganized, sought better pay amid unclear aims. Philadelphia dispatch notes the strike may be general with widespread idleness across mid- coal fields.

Hazleton McAdoo Audenfeld Philadelphia Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Company Mid-Le

Floral parade decorates city for mile of private rigs

The floral parade plans include 59 decorated private rigs and five private turnouts, with several unnamed individuals still in doubt. One participant has flowers ready but may not be in town that week, while local citizens push to ensure the event proceeds to please about a hundred thousand expected spectators.

Bac

Cordans Wins 24 Hour Ride at Crystal Palace

Cordans, the Dutch long distance champion, began a 24 hours ride at the Crystal Palace. By the fourth hour he had beaten the world’s record and covered 500 miles in 19 hours 17 minutes 28.1 seconds. The event, held Sept. 16, tests endurance in a 24 hour cycle race.

Cordans Crystal Palace Tendon

Logan barn fire destroys stock and equipment

Fire at noon today in Youngstown wiped out John A. Logan Jr. s stock barn causing an estimated loss of 75000. Eight fine bred horses and much equipment burned. Also noted is a separate August crime report about two youths from Atchison sought for abducting a 16 year old girl. sheriff secured requisition for their return to Kansas.

John A Logan, Jr Youngstown John A. Logan John Hgan Ray Winters Atchison Battie Roseberry Ida’ M. Roseberry Dixon Neband Kanes Sherif Fred Hertman Ani Nebraska

Parade of Topeka Florat Day Surpasses Colorado Springs

The Topeka Florat parade envisions more carriages than Colorado Springs and Saratoga combined and aims to fund Christian work through flower purchases. Secretary Gage departed Washington September 14, expected back by about the 16th. In St Petersburg on September 16 the government approved gradual withdrawal of several silver roubles to tighten circulation.

Topeka Colorado Springs Saratoga St. Petersborg

Nice ratings for rent on Kaueas Avenue

Classified note indicates rental availability at 730 Kaueas Ave with favorable ratings. It mentions Yon Der and Raby in connection with the listing. No explicit dates or prices provided.

Eno Yon der. Raby Kaueas Ave

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