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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1897

Page

5

Capuchin Monks Plan Theological School in Washington

Capuchin monks plan to establish a theological school in Washington after purchasing four acres near Corballis University. Fathers Marianus Fietz and John M Flanagan arrived, securing introductory support, with a novitiate likely near the university and future missions for parish churches.

Washington National Capital Payvreul Norch Corballis University Univerdis Grodods Marianus Fietz John M Flanegan Washirsten Catholic University New York City Orient Capurhie Bern Lor Ute ix Artiah Lion Rome

Cool Bank Robbery Attempt On Northern Pacific Train

A bold daytime hold up occurred near Moorhead Minnesota on a bound passenger train of the Northern Pacific railway. The express car reportedly carried a large sum of money but the robbers failed to obtain it due to brakes and engine sabotage. The crew fled as the assailants escaped on foot after their plan unraveled. Gunther's Pharmacy and Jackson referenced in the oddly transcribed report.

Minnesota Moorhead Minn Hunter Meer Hoover Gunther Pharmscyth Jackson

Digestive Aid Crowds Old Fight with Starvation Myths

Dyspepsia sufferers urged to avoid dieting and starvation. The ad promotes Gusts Dianepers Pave Jets tablets as the solution, claiming they digest food in any stomach condition and rest the system. It touts a free booklet from Stuart Co. and markets a full sized pack through doctors.

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Peary to Lecture on Brooklyn Meteorite Trip

Lieutenant Peary confirms the 100 ton meteorite aboard the steam whaling bark Hope will be unloaded at the Brooklyn navy yard after a stop in Boston. He describes Esquimaux companions, plans for next year's expedition, and notes no graveyard at the Greely camp. He will lecture extensively in fall and winter.

Brooklyn Poston Hope John Bartlett Arctic Gmeweek Sydney B.C Associated Press Today Lieut Peary Hope Cell Agaiil Baquimaux 1 Ind America Esquimaues Saviksoah Esquimaux Nook-Taka Kvoloatovna Dr. Haye AN Tung An Soah Ah Wee Ah Je Suh Trie Enley Likut Greely Boston Brooklyn Navy Yard Lieut. Peary

Strike Over And Labor Turmoil Hits Hastetun Area

Sept 27 Hastetun Pa reports the strike ends as cal emen resume work with a full week and others partial. Fourth regiment to be withdrawn Tuesday from Ditton. Jury verdict delays noted as cabinet unready. Miners meeting held behind closed doors in Freeland with UMW presence signaling deeper organization for any future strike. A raid on Audenfeld office damages Squire Robinson and Miner Jones residence. no warrant issued. An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy as effective for bilious colic. Steam Laundry ad concludes.

Hastetun Ditton Freeland Iver Flaney United Mine Workers Squire Robinson Audenfeld Gomer Jones Robinson Foreman Jones

Spotters Arrested in Highway Robbery Case

Danville traveling man Shirley accuses two men, Lockwood and Dunlap, of highway robbery after a night out near Fifth Avenue hotel. Police pursued suspects, found them at the hotel, and jailed them on a highway robbery charge. Shirley lost $160 in cash and a $75 diamond stud.

L. Lockwood J.C. Dunlap Fifth Avenue Charles Shiriey Danville Hannibal Mo Shiriey Toveka Kansas Avenue Fifth Sixth Shirley Sisa Neal Fitch Avenue Capron Davis Jones Wecht Lockwood Duninp Che U Boelock Firth Street Kennes Avenue She Siley St. Nicholas Hotet County Holl Kepley Cram Te ‘Thiel Kenene City Hatiis Lahey Matt Campbell Foster Harry Larimer Bond Chief Steele Kansas City Dunlap Shirley Han Nokae

Dressmaker Attacks Kentucky Editor With Cowhide

Mrs Sarah Brady, a dressmaker, assaulted Colonel Pet tick McDonald in Frankfort after a confrontational article in his paper. Judge W H Holt intervened as Brady struck at him. McDonald dodged further blows and Brady was arrested. The incident stemmed from McDonald's critical article about Brady.

Kentucky Frankfort Pettick McDonald Sarah Brady Brady McDonald Himsell Col. McDonald W. H. Holt Col McDonald

Lafayette Freshmen and Sophomores Clash in Flour Fight

Easton Pa Sept 27 Lafayette college witnesses a wild scrimmage between sophomores and freshmen. A photographer planned a group shot as water and flour rained down from Pardee hall windows and a balcony. The bout lasted about half an hour with no serious injuries and several bruises and scalds reported.

Bopas Lafayette College Easton Pardee Hall

Snapshot News Scraps From Topeka Fair Week

Collect of scattered notes from Topeka events and people including visits, births, Jewish New Year, college football at Athletic Park, fairgrounds crowds, parade, and a freshmen prank at Washburn College. Mentions Governor Leedy, Attorneys General Boyle, and local residents with brief happenings and misprints.

Kanena City Little Okla East Pith Kate J. Adams Philadelphia Leedy Topeka County Trassurers Clemons Sherif Kepley Boyle Kanans Charles Ross Monte Waasaturn Cotlege Traskell Institute Athletic Park Wabauses Faiy Grounds Fair Grounds H. A. Warner le ML Beprist Fale Sania K. K. Unitredas Weicome Lorena Eke Willl John Witers Chillicothe Washburn Earlege

Duel Between Badent and Wolff Stirs Vienna Fallout

Vienna dispatch reports a dramatic duel between Austrian premier Count Badent and German Nationalist leader Dr. Wolff at the Reichsrat opening. Badent fired first, Wolff struck his arm. both were unscathed, but the incident prompts talk of a possible wave of duels as officials, including the emperor, weigh in.

Dr. Wolff Count Badent London Vienna Daily Mall Wolff Count Badenl Angine Wolf Iin Count Badeni Surve Une Jockey Club Count Mexkall-Glybband Hersh Arbeser Zeltung Count Baden

McNall Religion Question Probed by Kansas Farmer Editor

Editor E B Cowgill pressed state insurance head McNall by phone about his religious affiliations. McNall said he is a brother in law to the Methodist church and has not joined another church nor seen a Catholic. Cowgill referenced a letter from an eastern insurance publication posing questions about McNall’s beliefs.

E. B. Cowgill Kansas Farmer Insurance Gp McNall Mr. Cowgill Mr. McNall

Troops Arrive in Topeka and Establish Camp William A Rafferty

United States troops marching from Fort Riley reached Topeka yesterday after a four day journey. Major William A Rafferty commands Troops A C D and F of the Second Cavalry and Battery B of the Fourth Artillery. Camp facilities are set near the fall grounds with officers tents on higher ground and a hospital corps led by Dr J H Stone.

United States Topeka Marshall’ Band Fall Grounds Fort Riley Second Cavalry Fourth Artillery William A. Rafferty Colon Augur FP. W. Sibley L. M. Brett T. J. Lewis J. H. Stone M.D U.S. A Leary A.C. Smith John B. Christian H. R. Anderson Albert cCronkhelt Saat Sini Sind Fay United States Cureeon Washington, D. C Army Fort Leavenworth Rafferty Wm. A. Rafferty Sue Auarbal Revorter Cilied F. W. Sibley

AUTHOR OF MESSIAH DANCE VISITS FAIRGROUNDS WITH BRAVES

Two train loads of mulank were unloaded at Hook Island depot. A delegation led by Major T. J. Anderson accompanied Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribes as they marched to the fairgrounds. The camp was set but tents and cookware were late. rations arrived late and cooking gear was missing.

Mulank Hook Island Fitten T. J. Anderson Tapel Arapahoe Fairgrounds Ahnasticelack

Indian Camp Preparations And Dances At Festival

A long preparatory morning as camp tepees go up and meals are cooked while women lead the work. Robert Burns an Arapahoe and interpreter describes dances, chiefs, and the Ghost and Messiah dances, noting many educated Indians and the festival queen ceremony upcoming at 109 To Peka Avenue.

Robert Burns Arapahoe Cleaver Warden Ike Burns Carlisle Man On A Cloud Dancing Chief Three Fingers Cloud Chief Little Chief Bear Bow High Walker Prairie Chief Litt Wall Black Coyote Lizard Little Hitt Sitting Bull Messiah Old Sitting Bull Mr. Burns Hulihel Big Horse Washee Terpsichore

Miss Whitney’s Festival Week Program In Topeka

Miss Edna Whitney of Chillicothe arrives Tuesday to Topeka for a week of reviews and parades. She will stay at Hotel Throop with Governor Leedy and state officers, preside from the Throop balcony, attend receptions, and ride in parades including the Floral and Military events. Karnival Knights plan a grand parade with Miss Whitney as Queen Lorena, with society ladies as maids of honor and a mass masque to unveil the button lady.

Edna Whitney Chillicothe Karnival Knights Topeka Miss Whitney Santa Fe Throop Leedy Whitney Eee Pik and Green C.K. Holliday, Jr John FP. McManus Karnival Enidits Kansas Hotel Throop Fair Grounds

The Queen's Flag Floats Over Mrs. Sutton's Home

A vivid banner in yellow and white drifts over Mrs. Sutton's residence, described as a handsome flag unfurled above the property. The procession notes a fine display enhancing the home’s curb appeal.

Castle of the Queen festival home decor featured

The home of Festival Queen on Topeka avenue is lavishly decorated in red, white and yellow. Streamers drape trees and porch wires, with Festival Wurling drapes and incandescent lights illuminating the path to the entrance. The yard fountain statue of Leda is embellished with plants and a red Incan descent light.

Peka Avenue Sasa Aldo Camhe Sutton Topeka Leda

Notes by Stagg on Lost Stockyards Case Papers

Me Stagg possessed notes enabling duplication of lost stockyards case documents. W J Stock’s data and figures show examination of the company’s works and stock rails. The disappearance of these statistics from federal court caused concern among parties in the debt matter and led to court filings to replace missing items. No one can explain the disappearance or identify responsibility.

W. J. Stock Berpink Abe Geo Geo. W. Clark Mboh Conviernation Stage Imade Poplex Mencia Wits

Rush for Serum as Physicians Eager to Treat Consumptives

New York physicians push toward an apparent cure for tuberculosis using a serum. Dr Tanont reports rapid requests from cities like Philadelphia and Albany for samples and instructions. A notable case shows improvement and weight gain in a small patient, while advertisements promote De Wit Liver Pills.

New York Manly Minragliani Tanont Athir Payer Brother Professionsi Gi East Tittsemirg Prindelphia Albany Tellerstrum Consimptiver Tdi Hosina

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William Will Crawford Opera House Dan A. Stuart Gorbett-Fitzsimmons Hazleton Hereven Co Chamberlain D. Sharp Committee of 17 Uncle Sam Donthitt Tract Messiah Dante Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co Satuday Queen's Flag Castle OF the Queen Stagg Tonga Dez
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