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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1897

Page

6

Butler men like it in Chicago butter export hopes

An April 13 Chicago dispatch reports strong interest from Secretary of Agriculture in boosting butter exports. A leading merchant says the industry is increasing production to meet foreign demand. The piece notes pasteurized butter longevity and Wilson era efforts to improve export flow, with mentions of Mr. Monrad and European markets.

Chicago Secretary of Agriculture Wassett Washington Festerdax Commanion Tumiers Grand Lineereiane American Tiltter Eneland Mortad Maerieutinaral Desurteene Périmen

SANGUILY RETURNS FROM FLORIDA TRIP

General Juno Rangully and his son arrived in New York from Florida last night. He spoke of warmer weather and damp air hindering his health and wounds. He criticized reports about his plans and urged Spain to end warfare, saying he has not decided on future actions.

New York Juno Cuba Ans Jey Alvaro Soogully Spain Catherne ciyHleed Sanguily

North Topeka Local Notes and Social Roundup

North Topeka society items recount visits and arrivals at Beecher and Silver Lake, with Brice Gla Nelsonwinder from Silver Lake, Frank Berry at Berry farm, Miss Maud Glidden hosting at her home, and J P White of Latia visiting. Church groups meet for planning events. Ada Mester and others travel for extended visits through Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Maryland. Obituary note: Ed Raub, longtime editor of the Montgomery Zephyr, dies in Dallas at age 31.

Tieme Kimball Printing Co Knnsae Avenue Brice Gla Nelswinder Silver Lake Boas Frank Berry Berry Farm Kittie Mand Ward Thoms Pagett Maud Glidden Rome Batur J.P. White Latiia Pocite Represe Co North Shoe Kansas Union Charles Breinberger Quincy E Lalles Sewing Society North North Contrexarional Churely Tomorriw Eluron Ada Mester Anon Pennsylpia Wirwala Maryland Kansas Avenue J.M Marrow Se- Ak Belle Tim North Congregational Church Steel Airstro Airs A. J. Fiane Albany Winconsin Sprinefeld Ant M. Petro Aiea Walluim Apel Cramer Pers Carol Kansas City Dir Nott Topeka Raub A. A. Raub Hon. Rowe Dallas Tetus Cagarth Montionery Zeader Montgomery Texas Dulne

Notable Executions and Murders Across Time in Jersey City

A dated, fragmented report recounts multiple lethal cases and executions. It mentions John Mackin Jr being hanged in 1596 alongside details of a murder involving Bridget Connors and her daughter Mary Connors, with a later note on Paul Gens and others connected to varied fates, including emigration and labor. The piece blends biographical fragments from different eras, lacking cohesive chronology.

Jersey City Tohn Mackin, Jr Eelock John Macigi M Yen Bridget Connors Mary Connors Tvo Iirashh Tauber Ant Pethie Mackin New Jersey Paul Gens Lela Sn Paul Gene Charm

Dr O Leary Opens Temperance Lecture Series at Rilmillen Hall

Dr O Leary addressed a receptive audience at Rilmillen Hall last night, promoting temperance and reform in modern society. The lecture outlined studies and practical guidance for better preparation in business, with further talks promised on upcoming evenings this week.

Br. Oleary Rilmillen Hall Tooklus OM Lowry Salti Indonis

Weeding Of Frauds Ends In Authority Action In NY

Assistant District Attorney Lindsay said that the failure of the BS Dean company is under official investigation and that the matter has unsettled implications. The discredited operation halted mail fraud schemes and the principals withdrew funds and vanished from their property. Public notices list actions against United States Addressing company at 217 West Fifth Street and Fort & Co. Broadway, as Open Board of Brokers was raided and shut down by authorities.

Bs, Dean & Co New York Lindsay B.S. Dean Company Mater Amiens Conotra Tgkt Caves Polkfledge Fort Pen United States Addrnssing Company West 1Ifth Street Fort & Co Open Board of Brokers

Economic grounds delay pension consolidation plan report

The report from the Commission of Pensions and Secretary Biss outlines that consolidating pensions for Iowa and related agencies would not save money. Instead, expenditures could rise by about $200,000 due to agency business, clerk hires, and varying payroll allowances across offices in New York Columbus Knoxville Boston Buffalo Milwaukee and other cities with pensioners.

Washinton Clevelanda Pension Offiowa Wilke Biss Bite Agencie Rahtals Tech New York Esame He Columbus Columbus Twe Tee Knoxville Allowance Boston Milwaukee

Free Drive for Grant Memorial Parade Plans Unfold

New York April reports a grand Grant memorial celebration featuring a parade of city guests from the Fuch Avenue hotel to the monument site. The dedication ceremony will commence with an open carriage procession led by McKinley, Cleveland, Mayor Strogg, and General Haracy Por t, followed by diplomatic envoys and cabinet members, governors, senators, and military leaders in a display of national prominence.

New York Grant Fuch Avenue Montoent Lesops Mckinter Grover Cleveland Strogg Haracy Auton Conkfeir

Society World: Topeka Socials and Club Gatherings

In Topeka and vicinity the M. P. S. club met with Miss Olivia Van Tussel at her home on West Eighth. Guests included several club members and visitors. St Cecilia Club and L. A. W Whist Club hosted meetings with varied programs and table arrangements. Next hostess is Mrs Fred Freeman.

Oavia van Tussel West Wila Tosmlinson Ath Brewer Myrtle Caligham Otiss May Davis Frank Beek Dick Olden George McCoy Fred Gtek John Green Lou Graham Miew Qtazie Davis Myrtle Weieh Mies Hattie Conivs Florence van ‘Tsese Tralph Cienser Dae Skiwmit Ralph Ward Rushmoce St Cecilia Club St. Cevilia Club Onenoon J. , Smith Schbert Sohnbert Kaiheya Kina Carpinter Hileabette Carpen LA W D. Whist Cior Frank Edaon D. D. Whist Speed Hughes Witt ‘Trump Davey Enaporta Theodore Hammatt Walter Noble Mids Wellsé McCintock Fred Freeman

Personal and Social News From The Community

Personal and social notes describe visits and gatherings across Topeka including Mrs C C Knowles, Mrs Bowford, Mrs Wills Hisdon, and Mrs Nellie Port. The Bethatty college seniors plan an April 31 party in Miss Horn's rooms. Mr Charles Kline of Raton NM visits relatives while Miss Rather Miller and Sto H R Stillman announce a forthcoming marriage. Several invitations and travels amid social calls, entertainments, and new employment wrap the scene with weddings, dinners, and club events noted.

Achison C. C. Knowles Portia Eli FL A. Bowford Topeka Avenue Hon Mouse Kansas City Bethatty Collie Miss Horn Charles Kline Raton N. M Willan Tests Washington, D. C Wills Hisdon Atelia Whist Club Trice Greenwood Binlly Black Miss Crane Sisse Edina Smyth Nellie Port W. B. Jansen Somorrow Chicago Robert Manly Lawrence City EB. J. Robinson Leavenworth Teton Kansan City Rather Miller Sto. H.R Stillman Tyter W. J. Black Tewkebury Ente Kanne City Misa Nellie Post Nellie McClintock Waldemar v, Dahlen Library Hell At & Eelewk Paula Bisdermann

Sewall Returns Vowing Democratic Choice Linked to East

San Francisco April 13 Arthur Sewall Democratic candidate for president in the last campaign arrived from the East after thirty days at sea. He cites recent Democratic noise in eastern cities as a reflection of Davis influences and argues the party will deliver better times if entrusted with power. Sewall and business interests in Maine frame his visit as mixed travel for business and pleasure. Governor Black proposes civil service reform, sending a bill to Lexow and Schorr to depose current practice for state exams and merit-based hiring.

San Franeisco Arthur Sewall Tsiiyous Panama Srwall Jane McKinney Sewall San Francisco Black Civil Service Albany Lexow Senate Assemblyman Schorr Cnly Ainess

Topeka Police Board Drops Five Patrolmen In Crucial Shakeup

Last night the Topeka board of commissioners conducted an annual police force reorganization. Five regular patrolmen were dismissed by Chief Henry B. Steele and Sergeant Owen. Burgess a former Republican appointee and star officer faced removal amid alleged political maneuvering. New appointees include four Populists and a silver Republican, featuring George Plager and J Davis among others. D. M. Mitchell sought office keys but was denied citing statutory limits on sanitary sergeant appointments.

Topeka Lt la Steele Owen Blumenstork Lewelling Steendon McFadden Roberts Kanshe Fvenus I. Whittaker George Plager Rigar Spplinier Rey Poblicar Unifors J. Davis Joa, Davis Silver Club A. Carlson FA. Beeketram Herman Jacobs Fock Island Railroad L. Yeukion Wan D. M Mitchell Fellows Police Board

Lewelling Goes South in Controversy over Remarks

Wichita April 13 Governor Leeds Hallroad Commissioner W P Dilliard and ex Chief Justice David Martin met the Interstate Commerce Commission at Austin. Ex Governor Lewelling faced sharp questions as J P Campbell, attorney, said Lewelling’s statements and motives were questioned and that Campbell doubted Lewelling’s claims while noting others’ support or opposition.

Wichita Leeds Hallroad Dilliard David Martin Interstate Ferce Commission Austin Tex Léwelling To- Pea Leedy Arkanass City Pole J. Pp. Campbell Campbell Ie Lewellbur Cumiphet Lewelling Campbell Mr. Lewelling Bebe Sedingirk County Ratiroed

Police Uniforms Ordered For Cadet Grey Regiment

The board of police commissioners has contracted with Hub Clothing to supply uniforms for all officers. The style mirrors the Clacknall metropolitan police, dark blue coats cadet grey trousers with a black stripe, and cadet grey helmets. Detectives will wear civilian clothes. drill steps and other details remain undecided as the force prepares for new appearance. Electric Bitters touted as a tonic for feverish, languid conditions with claims of preventing malaria and aiding digestion, sold by J. Jones' Drug Store.

Chacinnati Topeka Metropolitan Police Board of Police Commissioners Hub Clothing Company Clacknall Metropolitan Police Uniter Cadet Stey Grey Topeka Dizzlreas Ylekt Witter J. i Jones

Today's Market Report From The State Journal

Market report notes thin foreign influence and mixed early action in wheat and corn trading. Wheat futures opened higher then fell, with receipts around 458 thousand bushels and Liverpool price behavior cited. May corn opened lower, soybeans down, and provisions showing softer tones with 15,000 shipments reported amid overall market softness.

Chicago Liverpool Cohn Mage

Chicago Livestock Market Report Echoes Quiet Demand

Chicago market notes receipts and prices for hogs cattle and sheep with modest demand. Hog receipts near 2402 head, prices around 2.40 per cwt. cattle led by Texas steers around 2.25 to 2.14. sheep steady with lambs around 10.85 to 11.50. Overnight figures show official receipts and shipments, with tomorrow hogs around 22,000. Kansas City wheat and hay markets show steady to firm trends with various grades cited.

Chicago Jett Dewey Texas Flehwr Lamba Shipmerice AIO

Wheal Market Outlook Telegraphed by Grain Brokers

Gossip from Goodwin and Chamber notes bullish sentiment in wheat with Chicago and St Louis bulls influencing prices. Higher prices seen for wheat whether or not war persists, futures in May optimistic, with possible 1 per cent gains and cautious bets on longer term rises. Traders cautioned that attempting to time markets may hurt profits. Opening Liverpool cable quotes 44 high.

Goodwin & Chamber Chicago St. Lovie Hevicut Te Cage Purcose Liverpool Cabie Brm

Unclear textile and grain market notices from era data

Fragmentary market chatter reports wheat and corn activity across Minneapolis and Chicago, with prices fluctuating and pockets of firm sentiment. References to London and Liverpool markets, rail and telegraph notes, and assorted stock and commodities mentions fill a dense, jumbled page.

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