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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1897

Page

6

Social events shine in Topeka and nearby towns

Mrs O M MacMonnel hosts a cards party honoring Milne Filth Hooper of Atchison with several Topeka guests. The Schumann Concert Company performed at Library Hall led by violinist Henry B Heerman and pianist Carine Haam, followed by a pack of social arrivals including Mrs H W Stevens and Mr William Zoos from Cameron, plus many local society names.

0. M. MacMonnel Milne Filth Hooper Atchison W. W. Webt Mew PC. Mollie Mies Talbot Atchinson Biss Anne Nelle Bir Austin Trady Mir Luther Nets Mart Wikital Goneart Schumann Concert Company Mis Jedtutte Wren Loita Pldster Henry B Heerman Chicago Carine Haam Pobrano Waldemar von Debien “Jr Ebrary Hall Taree H.W Stevens William Zoos Cameron Jatt D. G. McCray Golden Lesveoworth Aire Jadson Hali Biss Edna Speer Chicaga M. Merriam St. Joe Patty Thursias Hudson's Hell Gossett van Buren Street K. St Pitts- Burs James BH. Hayden Neden Kansas Dahlen al & Deck Paula Biederman WL G. Smiser W.W. A. Morton Will Crosby Thos Cross Charles Huiliday Hacheier Club Mattie Coates Florence Bond Satna Mabel Wilson Trdhanapella J. AL. Shellabarger Isabella C. Davis Kork Delahay Sophaa Hansas Rata Vance Villa Fava Mica Olive Bray Boston Thurston Harrison Street Gushor George Roberts Hutchinson By- Roberta Modern Literature Club Priscilla Alexander

Amor Rune Signs With New York Baseball Club

New York April 20 The Journal reports pitcher Amor Rune has agreed to a 1507 season with the New York baseball club, agreeing to a salary of 2400 for the season in an official tender.

Rosis New York Amor Rune New York Basctadeiun Ceasur

Mosby Declines Grant Memorial Invitation After Perceived Slight

New York reports Col John S Mosby will not attend the Grant Memorial ceremonies on April 27. Despite invitations from General Dodge and city leaders, Mosby remains uninvited or unresponsive. Officials portray no slight, noting only Confederate veterans were asked to participate and Mosby’s status is unresolved.

Col. Mosby Grant New York John Mosby Meany Das Sona Confederate Duden Thidee Ely Dodge Washingtn Snonstor Uis Xederate Admirabs Dayltitien and Reception Commiltice Woh R. Garden Inviarion and Recepiion Comfiltiene Invita-ion Committee Strong

Hunter in No Hurry in Kentucky Senate Fight

A Frankfort dispatch reports Dr. Hunter the indicted Republican nominee for the United States Senate may withdraw. He says the grand jury has no bearing on his change of stance, and notes his campaign loyalty remains firm. Holt and Deboe are the leading contenders for the party's nominee, with Deboe favored as Hunter exits.

Louisvil Evenue Frankfort Sass Dr. Hunter United States Cenate Grand Jury Datameme W. Godfrey Hunter Rix W. WH. Holt W. J. Deboe Hunter Julie Folt Deboe

Hypnotist Buries Subject in Trance Near Sieece Ont

Prof Ferris placed a man in a trance and buried him six feet underground for three days. Sheriff Jackson and deputies demanded removal but Ferris refused, claiming no law allows action. Subject has air from a box, face pale like a corpse, sparking excitement.

Sieece Ont Ferris Sherif Jackson Princesor Sherif

Met Opera Plans Lease of Walidine Theater Garden

Stockholders of the Metropolitan Opera and Real Bata Wopany meet tomorrow in New York to lease the Walidine garden to Maurice Grit for a June 1787 opening at 2000 yearly rent. Expected annual returns from the opera house will reach about 35000. Funeral services were held for Michael Hanley of North Topeka at the Church of the Assumption with 32 carriages in the procession and burial at the Catholic cemetery west of the city.

New_York Metropolitan Opera Real Ba— Ta Wopany Walidine Maurice Grit Wasa Mauries Grau Opera Company Michael Hales Michael Hanley North Topeka Church of the Assumption Allende Atort Reidence Filer Hayden

Wilsons Arrested After Faint of O Bf B readings on Sixth

The Wilsons were arrested last night on Sixth Street between Kane Avenue and Quince Street after police uncovered an operation linked to O Bf By igs. FC Wilson was fined and placed in arrest. beer was seized. Tater Fess Wilson also arrested. They posted bond for appearance in police court this afternoon. Tickets for Leah the Forsaken at the Grand Friday are on sale at Snow's drug store.

H.C. Wilson Kane Avenue Quince Street Igs FC Wilson Tater Fess Wilson Leah Snow

Demand for Beet Seed Exhausts Supply at Department

Washington apri 20 The agricultural department faces widespread demand for beet sugar seed as farmers seek to diversify crops amid high prices and looming sugar duties. Beet seed has reached about 30 states after donations and purchases, with inquiries from many states across the union. If experiments succeed the industry may expand beyond Nebraska Kansas and California to other regions.

Washington Agricultural Department Union Nebraska Kansas California Ohio Indiana Timets Michigan Dakotas Texas New Alexico Wiscunsin Militenda Tennessee Kentucky Virginia Pennsylvania New York Nebraska Sugar Tenning Company

Lot Boats Enough

Vicksburg Mississippi April 20 Major J H Willant United States engineer has received dispatch from the master of the steamer Elotente ordered to stop in Cuons Landing Louisiana to rescue flood sufferers. He asks for all skiffs obtainable by flat steamer as people are drowning and cannot be reached except by skiff.

Vicksburg Miss J. H. Willant Galted Engineei Cuons Landing Skaffe Coane Landing Biggs Ashwood Tensas Stemimer Crayton Colored Relief

Fatty Chiles Pardoned By Governor Leedy

Gov Leedy pardoned Fatty Chiles known as Therce Chiles who is confined in Montgomery county Jail for assault. A white haired aggressive former Cooley baseball member, he played for the Trey team in the Kansas league and faced trouble in the south part of the state last year with Independence. He fled and was captured after eluding officers, then jailed for a year. O H Hurete’s favorable pardons board report led to the pardon.

Leedy Therce Chiles Fatty” Chiles Montgomery County Topeka Ue Cooley Toltisay Trey Unie Moto Giants Chiles Eouthery Stite O. H Hurete Board of Pardons Today Levdy

Funeral of Sol Miller in Troy Kansas

Funeral services for Sol Miller were held with Odd Fellows pallbearers and local businesses closed. The procession went from his home to Mt Olive cemetery, with Grand Masters J D Campbell and WM Green officiating and many friends attending.

Odd Fellows Troy Ken Sol Miller Mt. Olive Cemetery Order Pabt J. D. Campbell

Fairchild Moves to Kansas City as Attorney for Missouri Pacific

Representative Fairchild relocates from Kinuman to Kansas City to serve as attorney for the Missouri Pacific. Once a steadfast opponent of anti mail road taxation, he is described as a pragmatic and business minded Populist. Laundry service advertises broken edge coffers made smooth by Peerless Steam.

Fairchild

Remonstrance Circulating Over North Topeka Sewer Plan

A remonstrance is being circulated against building a large sewer proposed to run east on Fairchild. William Green notes signers are being secured amid claims of misrepresentation. The street cost cited varies from 125 dollars per lot to a city estimate of 20 dollars per lot. City Engineer Barnes cites health data and the council will likely address the issue next meeting.

North Topeka Fairchild Wm. Green North Side Journal Mary North Topekan Cty Barnes Topeka Bird

Tariff bill nears senate action ahead of May

Washington reports indicate the tariff bill has been with the senate finance committee for three weeks and should reach the Senate before May. The sub committee operates in secrecy and plans thorough study of every provision, with hearings to continue a week and a final vote expected soon after. Opposition is expected to be subdued as the bill moves toward passage.

Washington Senate Mnance Committee

Temperance Union Plans and Activist Outreach

The State Temperance union unveils a new regular circular Non Partisan Temperance Information to promote prohibition work across the state. It urges community organization, outdoor picnics, home school and church education, pulpit and press focus, enforcement support, and distributing temperance literature. Secretary Stephens notes Rev Sam Small may visit Kansas in June or July to speak under union auspices. Electric Bitters touted as a nerve tonic and blood purifier, sold at J. K. Jones Drug Store in California. Limited rail service Topeka to California departs Thursdays and Sundays 11:33 a.m. with vestibuled Pullman sleepers and dining car.

State Temperance Union Non- Pattisan Temperance Information Contanua Stephens Sam Small Union For Kansas West Union J. K. Jones’ Drug Fite Kasikas Avenue California Topeka Santa Fe

Wheat market fades after early curb tremors

Chicago April 2 Wheat opened weak on the curb with May options slipping to 7 1 2 c and recovering to 7 9 1 2 c as bids moved. Regular board trading showed a grand cash market with heavy selling pressure but war talk cooled quickly and prices steadied near yesterday's close. Corn oats and provisions followed mixed moves with weak openings and partial recoveries while hogs and cattle receipts ran high and prices held steady in a cautious session.

Chicago Ase Board of Trade Phuridar Liverpool Birrot Ike Sie London Lorian Chieaso Gay Bnill Europe Kienir Louisville Nashville Frente Pacific Mariie Walt Bhiyera Mdwartene Fouional Kenge Lvl Hoard Fabtier Sud Fisher Mister Landen Ing. Fick Olte Ber- Mn Gellower Manlio California Onntiea

Market Report From Kansas City Livestock Market

Kansas City market reports receipts near 50 cattle with steady to strong demand. Texas steers and cows priced around 16 to 25 dollars. native steers and heifers also listed with varying bids. Wheat prices and weather notes accompany the market wrap, including London and European hints.

Ateuty Beever Ags Texas Kansas City

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