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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1897

Page

2

Blackfeet Reservation Survey Enters Settlement Phase

Sept 2 officials announce Montana Blackfeet Indian reservation survey completed and ready for entry pending Interior Department approval. Commission notes potential mining claims and a 80 day window for holders to record claims, with emphasis on equal access and avoidance of favoritism in mineral deposit leasing.

Montana Washington Commission of the General Soun Ee Interior Department Hermann Hermans

Trial Under Big Tent Tests Character in Outrage Claim

In a court trial held under a large tent, Mr. and Mrs. Stills recounted their account of the alleged outrage. The defense plans to prove that the woman is not of good character to challenge the accusation.

Stills

Deficit Seen Shrinking as Treasury Forecasts Improve

Washington reports September receipts and expenditures indicate a material deficit reduction from August. Internal revenue gains and expected January improvements offset heavy Pacific rail costs, with a predicted year end balance around 10 million, yielding a net half-year loss near 15 million but optimism remains that year end receipts will meet or exceed government needs.

Washington Treasury Dte Internal Revenue Envng No Japgarr Central Pacific Urilon Pacific Kanexe Pacific Central Branch Taiga Pacific Sioux City & Pacific Inter Union Pacific Pacific Railway Offalaia

There Is Nothing So Good as Dr Kings New Discovery

An old advertisement extols Dr Kings New Discovery for various coughs and colds, claiming superior reliability and relief. The patchy text touts substitutes and profits, mentioning Swire-Honideau Drug Co and multiple ailments with a period style sales tone.

Olin Cimina Dr King Swire-Honideau Drug Co

Henry George for Mayor Moves in Greater New York

A New York political clash centers on Henry George's potential mayoral bid backed by Bryan clubs to pressure Tammany. The unified Democrats condemn Parker’s nomination and fear George's appeal, while Republicans and Tammany sketch city and county slates amid a fierce party infighting and a Bryan-dominated national line.

New York Sept Greater Henry George United Democrat George United Democracy State Committee Chicago Court of Appeals Alton B. Parker Bryan Sewall John G. Boyd Winfeld S. Overton George Will Met Tammany Seth Low Manhattan Benjamin P.tracy Ashhell B. Fitch Ross Appleton Willan L. Brown New York Daily News Willem J. Bryan Greater New York Neve Hanna Americ Republian Democratic Party i Party of Home Rule Democratic Party

Hanna Celebrate 33rd Wedding Anniversary in Cleveland

Senator Hanna and Mrs. Hanna observed their thirty third wedding anniversary at Glenmere with a quiet gathering of friends. Guests included Dr G B Weber recently named consul at Nuremberg and his wife. Freight hearing set for October five will test if the one hundred pound livestock rate is discriminatory and excessive. Captain Davis of Eureka represents cattle interests and has summoned witnesses from Greenwood and Cowley counties.

Mark Hanna Mr. Hanns Cleveland Ohio Hanna Glenmere Dr. G. ©. B. Weber Nuremberg Germany State Board of Gallroaa Commissioners Kansas T. L. Davis Eureka C. H. Landregan O. Ladd John Bryden

Miss Ingalls to Join Philadelphia Deaconesses House

Sept 3 Phaecepma daughter of ex Senator Ingalls Kansas plans to become a deaconess in the Episcopal church. She will enter Spruce Street House of Deaconesses in October after a probation year and study church history English work and hygiene. The path requires devotion to the Bishop, not marriage, with training in parish work and mission support.

Phaecepma Ingalls Kansas Episcopal Church Spruce Street Miss Ingalls Board of Admission Whitaker Pennsylvania United States Louisiana West Tagalls Philadelphia Washington Millspaugh Kansha House of the Holy Comforter New York City Flora V. Stuard

Lawsuit Over Slavery Tethered Heirship in Chattanooga

Henry Howard, claiming to be the son of Robert Howard born in slavery, sues to annul a presumed marriage between his father and Sallie Jones and to compel recognition of his own heirship to several thousand dollars of estate left to his father’s wife Sallie. The case hinges on whether the late Robert Howard’s war service, remarriage, and local residence affect Henry’s status as surviving heir in Tennessee courts.

Chattanooga Sirbert Howard Sallie Henry Howard Robert Howard Columbia, Tenn Henry Sallie Jones Jones

Ed Little P Pulls Out Of Gish Medicine Co

The Gish Medicine Company of Ken sac City, with attorney C. Little, will not operate in Oklahoma until a $100 territorial license is paid. Representatives sold medicines from Abilene headquarters by wagon, faced arrest, and after Little arrived in Guthrie a grand jury prepared to indict three reps. A compromise led the company to withdraw from Oklahoma. Beggs’ Diarrhea Passam is a purely vegetable compound claimed to cure where others fail at druggists.

Gish Medicine Company Kensac City C. Little Oklahoou Abilene Little Guthrie Kansas

Tragedy at Boecker Farm Ends in Mass Slaughter and Suicide

Near Carroll Indiana a farmer John Boecker killed his wife and six of his children with a shotgun and revolver, then shot himself. Three other family members were wounded, including a surviving son Henry. Neighbors and authorities describe a peaceful household prior to the night of the killings and self-inflicted death, with motive undetermined.

Carroll John Boecker Here Germany Boecker Caroline Christine Henry Lizzie Joan Smith & Wesson Liewie John Borcker Boucker John Hood

Babe Alone on a Train in Kansas City

A three week old infant, faint and ailing, was found aboard the Wa bash passenger train in Kansas City. The baby, sent from Clear Lake Iowa to Siloam Springs Arkansas for care, drew a crowd at Union Depot as conductors and staff arranged its care with a nursing bottle and clothing changes nearby. The infant was left on Matron Beatty's table in the ladies waiting room.

Kansas City Clear Lake Iowa Siloam Springs Ark J. O. McBride Union Depot Tral

Orphan’s perilous journey prompts care in transit

An infant, sent from Clear Lake Iowa to Kansas City, drew attention at the depot as Matron Beatty and several women assisted. A letter from Mrs. J. O. McBride of Stream Springs Ark urged kind hearts to care for the child, warning to discard clothing that became soiled and to ensure nourishment and comfort. Railroads faced censure for accepting the charge, fearing the baby’s fragile health on a long journey.

Clear Lake Iowa J. O. McBride Stream Springs Benton County Ark Matroh Beatty

Earthquake Shocks Washington Sleepers at 1:20 AM

An earthquake震 woke sleepers across Olympia Washington at about 1 20 in the morning. The tremor caused enough agitation to disturb many, but no damage was reported and no injuries were noted.

State of Washington Olympia

Riot in Girardyne Leaves Dozens Wounded and Dead

Late last night a violent riot erupted in Girardyne over Hazleton strike troubles. Hundreds of Polanders clashed with Culcabbage's and Cavendish's groups, resulting in at least nine deaths and about thirty-six wounded, with many more feared injured. Ringleaders faced assault, housebreaking, and rioting charges as police and troopers struggled to quell the violence.

Girardyne Hazleton Hires Kissinger H. B. Johnson Charles Schléssman William Monaghan James Donohue William Culcubbage Second Street Joseph Cavendish Maters Cavendish Cuicébbage

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