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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1897

Page

5

Dave Martin Retires From Philadelphia Politics

David Martin announces retirement as the leading Republican figure in Philadelphia area politics. The anticipated move follows a period of influence and strategy shaping the local party, with plans to step back from active leadership while remaining a potential advisor.

Philadelph David Martin Mt Troe Bie Total Republicans Mayer Warwick Uig Mr_Mar- Un Ime

Sunday School Rally at Central Congregational Church

A Rabbith school rally will be held at Central Congregational church Buchanan and Bunton on Sunday with events including a teachers meeting, singing, and talks. The Sunday school superintendent is FR Larimer with program segments from 1:00 to 4:08 PM and next Sunday planned.

Ge Central Congregational Church Corener Buchanan and Bunton Peaser FR Larimer H— Hort Amyone Siest Ieee J. O. Poucht

New Knights of Belect Knights Parade Tonight

A notice invites Lilara and others to a meeting near Monday evening at ee avenue to elect Knights. Do not miss the fall parade with Topeus in green uniforms. The event begins at the Rt Library Monday evenings through April 28 with a button sale and steam laundry pledge.

Belect Ee Avenue Enw

State House Notes on New Agricultural Societies

Secretary William H Barnes of the State Virecticultural society has completed organizing societies at Burlingies and Yates Center He will organize another society in Atchison April 23 and one in Kingman May 5 Coffey county officers include President D P Noo Vice President Cundweth Secretary J A Clark Treasurer J W Cook all of Burjineeon Other Woollen county organizers list William Bicketlynd as President J W Welloner as Vice President A J Jones as Secretary all of Sated Centier

William H. Barnes State Virecticultural Society Burlingies Yates Center Atchison Kingman Coffey County DP. Noo Cundweth J. A. Clark J. W. Cook William Bicketlynd J. W. Welloner A. J. Jones

Skeleton Records Law Amends Procedure in Appeals

A new act amends section 23 live of 158 establishing skeleton records for appeals. It requires supreme court rules for recording practice in error cases and allows condensed testimony summaries to present essential substance. The act aims to reduce expense and speed hearings while preserving essential rights.

Bexside Supreme Court Supreme Grant

Former Kansas man lands Michigan prison post

Through Fingree's help a Kansas native gains a Michigan position as warden at Jackson StatePenitentiary. BH Hatch, formerly of Arkansas City, moved to Michigan to assume reform and prison work roles and was later named superintendent at Hatchingen reformatory. Reports state Governor Pingree plans his appointment to warden after restoring confidence, amid long dispute over furniture purchases and reforms.

Kansas Michigan F Hatch Arkansas City Old Place Jackson Hatch Hatchingen Pinteer Ween State Penitentiary Tig Ping-ee

Bankers and overdrafts clash with new law

Bank Commissioner Breidenthal has pressed bankers to curb overdrafts since taking office. Some bankers cooperate, others resist. The new banking law requires funds to cover checks. Breidenthal insists no one has right to draw checks without sufficient funds, and a bank has warned customers not to pressure it into honoring overdrawn checks.

Breidenthal Ai. Brukgenthal Kaisas Eem- Ihiseluner

Mr Coburn and the Horseshoes Odd Habit

Mr Coburn, a state official, is noted for collecting horse shoes he finds in the street. A tale recounts him grabbing a rabbit's foot from a camp stew and rushing back to catch a departing train to reclaim it, illustrating his quirky obsessions.

New Mexican Requisition Stirs Penitentiary Chase

W D Campbell a turnkey at the state penitentiary traveled to the city to secure a requisition for the arrest of Edgar Morris now in New Mexico after escaping from the state pen Morris was sent to the penitentiary from Pilawatormis county for grand larceny and war nearing the end of his term when an opportunity for escape arose Campbell has gone after him The State Board of Charities faces anticipated summay dismissal but no election of its heads is expected localhost

W. D. Campbell State Penitentiary Edgar Morris New Mexico Morfle Wan Pilawatormis County State Board of Charities Tedlay C. Frey Werslit Gilleple Vintttin Jonian of Lyone Snihe Plig Turner Society Firnt Stevenson Cheeney Alg Borahcurd Paria Margaret Mather He Gta State Board of Churkies West Kisur Epend Haster P. Johnston Patt Michange Ste Logitte United States Uixtries Court Go Quincy Lettie Howes D. D. Boyle Christies New Saida Cis Julius Whrein Pura Wierthe Alore Kansas Tagig Chana Santa Ee Firent John Tuassas Sustoaice Jeti 3 Homi Eupertnlyniaear Sopika Schovla Ceal Gmigunete Marriott Ural Kar Agunew Eo EL Ty Greene Moliews Wade Moe Waters Ds Crane Cotinell Eoromercial Club Peberonte Audi Forties Amerciation Wi Schock John Chaney Jonn Vrook Justine Guy Jill Dienry Fortes Parkdale Schoe Art Charlie Taibdell Weehington Sofie Politizian Toland James Murph John Soullay Cinarron Issuc Juden Fosten Muthhy Scully W. M. van Ness Baker Florence Holiester Thomas Volty VanNese Mast Comporitins Steimett Taroeuko Tehieh Topeka Hanoad Cit Weil Cpe Te Uy Gees Teturn Sehist Vlub Pikywin Fyles Camelad Ciey Mon Dre. Polith Peake Hiss Cairnl Presbyterian Church Interratih Unih Presbyterian Polk Fusioon

Local Board Sees Officers Appointed Before Fiscal Year End

The board was in session at the asylum today handling routine business and adjourned early to allow members to return home and spend Sunday with their families before the fiscal year ends July 1.

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State House Notes and G A R Committee Actions

The executive council sets aside a room in the state house for G A R use in the east wing. The Kansas G A R audit committee completes its review and will file a new report after Chanute encampment as officers for the next year are elected. A Texas-bound perjury pursuit follows Keefe testimony. Arkansas Gas and Oil Co files with a $16000 capital. directors include Duke, D 0 Duke, Rhodes, Ranney, Le Brown, and Frank J Heas.

Connell State House EL &. Jones Spencer Leavenworth A. A. Kavh G. A. R. Department of Kansas New Rand Chanute BP. Waurgener Texas Fr. A. Wreeter Keeferr Mate Arkanane Iy Gas and OU Company Grant Duke D. 0 Duke Wellsville N.Y Rhodes J. A. Ranney St, Alton Chas le Brown Prank J Heas Arkansas City

Kansas Republican association meets in Washington

Kansas Republicans in the District form a social and political group with 41 roster members at 41 Tenth Street. Officers named are President B. F. Chase, Secretary Travis W. Stone, and Treasurer D. P. Evans. The meeting discussed women’s suffrage for members and invited prominent Kansans to speak. Several attendees and names appear, including J. Nelligan and J. J. Nelligan, with references to Bristow and others.

Washington Kansas Republican Association Tenth Street B. F. Chase Tsravi W. Stone DP. J. Fevans J. Nelligan Aten Egate WA. Peffer Nel Vans Kangas Kansacs Ed Drewes Tn Ue Juste Brewer Connie Stoler Byat Bristow der. Patten J. J. Nelligan H.C. Brune MW K. Bruce J. Field A. BM Lege JH Gouse R. Barts Wier Britton W. H. Evans

Lucky Baldwin In Debt Borrows $85 000

San Francisco April 7 The Tyber ty Bank recorded a mortgage by E I Baldwin for 55 000 covering the Baldwin Hotel property annex property on Call is tirnia street and other holdings in Webster street Los Angeles and county rents. Indebtedness totals 1 470 000 with interest terms at 14 per cent. Baldwin says he borrowed to pay obligations and would borrow more if needed, citing low prices and hopes a protective tariff will help his businesses recover.

San Francisco Hiberty Bank E. I. Balwin Baldwin Bomr Call- Tirnia Ateet Nose Jones Webster Street Fell Bieverson Atreat Betel Nose Los Angeles Rendits Los Angeles County Joan Baldwin Sai Monte B

Actresses in Tights Billboard Battle in St Louis

In St Louis on April 17 a dispute erupted after Mrs Mary S Hero of 83 North FC tenth street allegedly cut down a billboard fence owned by the St Louis Publishing Company that displayed women images. Authorities declined her warrant request, fueling a local controversy over decency and public display.

St Louis St. Louis Ries Mary S. Hero North FC Hero

Globe trotter Acocks plans Topeka walkaround world

Acocks from Gridley starts afternoon from Gridley to walk around the world carrying the stars and stripes. He aims 18 miles five days a week with two rest days and will ride across waters when needed. On return he places the flag in Topeka capitol building as Gridley citizens escort him with a brass band.

Ylag Topeka Globe Trotter I A. Acocks F Rurington State Capitol Acocks Hame Frank Hi Acock Gridivry Acocks Gridley Bim

Snap Shots At Homene ws Budgets and Busy Local Life

A brisk Topeka snapshot lists activities around Easter season with notes on charity board adjournment, church services, political visits, social events, and upcoming performances. Mentions include the state board of charities, Firnt Preachyt church, Turner Society program, Goquoc and local civic figures, and planned boxing exhibition at Crawford Open House.

Marshall's Band Members Meet for Street Work

Marshall's Band members are called to meet in the wand room Mam on Sunday in uniform, prepared for street work. Director J B Marshall presiding.

Marshall J.B. Marshall Direcor

Keep Out Canadian Hay Drives Tariff Debate in New York

A New York April 1 letter argues a tariff on Canadian hay would aid Eastern farmers by raising Western hay prices and reducing spoiled stock feed. The writer notes New York retail hay costs 4 to 12 per ton, while Canadian hay floods markets, harming horses and farm profits. He contends tariff would redirect hay from Canada to the West and improve overall supply for Eastern farmers.

New York Iprevsae H. Dunn Av Enue Conthemp Canada Kansas Nebraska Hebeseia York

Pure Water for Chicago Schools Approves Water Filtration

Chicago April 17 The board of education tonight approved equipping 20 school buildings with drinking water filtration and to study costs for the rest of the district about 200 schools including rented buildings. Committees to solicit bids and set exact specs were directed to report next Wednesday. The board also approved boiling apparatus in steam heated schools pending cost tests and kept filters as the preferred option.

Chicago Board of Education Board of Health W. R. Harper J. F. Wolf Remainser Avparsius L. O. Kobts Harar

New York Circus Day Brings 6000 Children Hopeful Fun

In New York on April 1 children from many institutions gathered for an annual circus day. Mr Gatley staged a program for 30 inmates, St Bartholomew's home 400, United Hebrew Charities 400, Protestant Episcopal Mission 225, Children's Aid Society 300, Avenue B school and others seating 25 to 250 each. Highlights included a bulldog playing handball and a kite flight reaching 7600 feet at Blue Hill.

New York Gatley St. Bartholomew's Home Protestant Episcopal Mission Children’s Aid Society Avenue B School

Rheumatism Cure Promises Quick Relief Landmark Patent Remedy

An advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure for Rheumatism" claiming dramatic, rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia after one day. Testimonial from T. F. Anthony of Promise City Iowa credits one bottle and two doses with significant benefit. Sold by Swift & Holliday at 523 Kansas Avenue Topeka. Also notes a March 7 legislative action in Springfield regarding street railway tax measures amid opposition.

T. F. Anthony Promise City Iowa Swift & Holliday Drug

Easter Church Services in Shawnee County

Sunday church announcements list numerous Easter services across El Dorado and nearby churches. Evangelists, sacraments, revival meetings, and special music mark the day with events at Wesleyan Methodist, United Brethren, Called Presbyterian, First Society of Spiritualists, Occult Church of the Mystic Shrine, Salvation Army, Friends church, First Church of Christ Scientist, and several others.

Holinees Association Weel Methodist Tomor Row Wesleyan Methodist Church Third Jefferson Streets W. Edwards Orleans Neb United Brethren Church Kanda Eleventh Twelfth Coblents Presbyterian Elehth and Topeka Avenues M. F. McKirahan Pew Society of Spiritualists Morrtine Christian Church Salvation Army Kanage Avenue Ensign Hawk Harris Pittebure Willpeak Friends Church Topeka Avenue A. Wood of Wichita First Church of Christ, Scientist West Sixth Street Ratty A. Wyman Fifth Sixth Streets A. Wood Therm C. M Pourteenth van Huren J. MM. Brown P.m Epworth M. CA Ceir Atate Andrew Baird A. Ball Adams Christian Churches Shawnee County M. I. Harlan State Superintendent of Missions H. B. Fleharty Presbyterian Clearch Huntoon Polk Streets Wm. Littejohn Edith J. Broke Mr. Ward Emporia College First Presbyterian Church Oakland Presbyterian Joseph Brown Washinagon D. W. Oakes Mamie Spradley MC Ridler Mary McNeal G. Pryor Vounisola Sadi Brantley MC. Riley Pryor M. E. Oakes Guartette G. W. Parkhurst F. E. Wear WR. Currie Wm. M. Shaver Gertrude Tracy Dudley Buck H. Tebbs Parkhurst G. Ee Firat Street G. D. Olden J TD House of Evansville Church of God Hirth Liberty Streets United Presbyterian Church

Munyon Health Claims Promoted by Professor Munyon

An advertisement touts Munyon remedies including a general health guide and cures for colds throat pain fever and diphtheria. It claims rapid relief from various ailments with prices and a Philadelphia address for free medical advice.

J. M. Munyox Wien Munyun Touvicle Munyen Monte Levikea Price Hella Tae Muryon Prige Carly Mangen Arch Sirest Faidetphia Onaerere

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