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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1897

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Greeks Hold Front in Thessaly as Turkish Attack Pushes

Dispatch from Athens reports Greek forces concentrating along the Thessalian frontier toward Larissa and Veria while Turkish units rally at Tyreago. Greek warships bombard Karburun as Greek troops advance in Darkieh territory and prepare for a final push, with heavy artillery and cavalry support observed.

Lepdon Athens Thessalian Thessaly Revend Furktab Maret Bilmvera Sidie Eee Tythave Aid Aden Imoportanen Taiwan Phanieed Tyriaya Conyers Grerke Henry Coashns Larissa Saldebors Helier Turis Geman Joishia Cain RutHrhirs Larema Sabine

Greek forces seize towns as Turkish advance slows

Greek troops capture several stores and hold a coastal arc near Salonika while Turkish reinforcements of about 10,000 reach the front. Reported fighting centers on Greek defense along the line toward Salonika, with harrying raids and shifting frontline pressure as both sides maneuver toward strategic ports and rail hubs.

Turkish Army to Be Strengthened by 60 000 Reserves and New Commanders

Estimates show Osmen Pesta made Commander in Chief with 60,000 reserve troops. Deman Pasha named head of the Turkish army at Blaseona. Said Fallin Panta to command Turkish forces from Janina, replacing Atmid Satie Pasha. New commands depart for posts this evening as three brigades join from Kalin beniurtall and a delegation from Samyria joins the Third army.

Osmen Pesta Zansaddi Konlah Cernria Samyria Third Army Ara Fifth Army Deman Pasha Plevna Pame Blaseona Dhem Pasha Fallin Panta Janina Atmid Satie Pasha Isalko

Short Skirts Parade At Chicago Woman's Club

Four women at a Chicago Woman's club meeting wore knee to ankle length outfits described as rainy-day garb. Report notes reactions, comfort, and the era's fashion debates led by Mrs Frank Ashbakes Johnsen and others regarding dress reform and public perception.

Chicago Apri Yesterdy Vesloe Livros Baltimore Sobrieon Morrier Pusmur Tiehvastitares Herie

Smallpox Inwswell at St Nicholas Hotel St Louis Elevator Case

April 23 report from St Louis describes a smallpox scare at the St Nicholas hotel where and elevator boy contracted the disease. Health officials fear further infections from contact with guests and staff as the incident prompts quarantine measures and notices to nearby patrons.

St. Nicholas St Louis Almiust St. Nichola Hotel Wien Bela Yim Benerahe Mane Starkio Tully Drew Miss Hibs Barry~ Mare Rosemary” Company Wal Moore T.H. Wear Ler Palater Crossman Lo Inh Te Ginterman J B Crane New York

Day to fill Rockhill place as Storer to Belgium

President McKinley plans to nominate William R. Day of Canton as first assistant secretary of state and Bellamy Storer of Cincinnati as minister to Belgium. The move, delayed by Senate adjournment, seeks to replace the late Rint and shape diplomacy amid Republican opposition and party concerns.

Washington McKinley W. Day Canton Bellamy Storer Cincinnati Minster Belgium Senate Sherman Endy Storer Tell Judge Day Afr Rint Te Eni Iciute Gus Br Ruts Spankah Ubit Lemal Dr. Mule Hellamy Storer Cindhynati Mie Harvard Pitty Forview Aldrich Chicago

Flowers for Holman and the Union rally note

A damaged fragment mentions Holmen and a beak of jars, mourning the deaths just after a reading. It references a government interest, a committee appointment, and a wordy discussion of a grant and days of action amid a political rally and speeches.

Judes Holmen Howe Land Clowe Ty Seton Ohitiriat

Festival next fall at Chanute faces defection pleas

Three Tenens delegates return from Chanute defeated yet hopeful to back the Festival next autumn. Secretary Tom Dorms of the Committee of Piftert outlines aims urging attendance and reiterating commitment to bolster the event despite setbacks.

Chanute Tom Dorms Committee of Piftert Seroystt Hue Lasvenwerth Topeka Proputior

Hail at Holton Strips Trees and Ruins Gardens

A severe hail storm hit the city around 10 pm causing ground cover to form thick layers and slicing garden vegetables and fruit buds. Windows were shattered and several skylights damaged as the hail roared down with deafening fury.

Whist Contest Attracts Top Players At Topuka

The Topuka Whist contest announces all members of the Topuka club will compete for the title. Time and entries focus on Ranmes pa ia hue cosstiigten and ENMISY me ee Sfallements. The event resumes with May Irwin Sick New York and the actives, nicked from SyereOrk, ready to defend titles. The key match at 8 o clock sharp in the clit room aims to regain lost laurel for Une chit ame umd.

Leedy Endorsed by Rush County Populists for Special Session

Rush county Populists in the state legislature represented by EM Rothweiler send Leedy a set of resolutions denouncing Republicans and some Democrats for defeating a maximum freight rate bill. They call for a special session to adopt a maximum rate law, condemn pass system use, and praise Leedy's veto of the Harris bill while urging action to aid producers and consumers.

Rusk County Rothweiler Guy Leedy Eaci Kantax Kush Chatrman HSE Parece Republican Leedy Harris Board of Railroadermal Rush County Rita de Bale Wastener Missouri Pacife House of Reprives

Insane Miss Herrick At Washburn College

A 23 year old woman, Miss Herrick of Washburn College, has been confined in her mother’s home upper room for nearly three years. Her parents oppose moving her to an asylum while Christian Scientists treat her. Probate Judge Dolman ordered investigator Poller Manneh Thorpe to inspect the case. findings support continued concerns over her deteriorating condition.

Ane Washburn College Inaene Mra Derrick Mulvane Street Assim Wiebe Wornman Han Dolman Poller Manneh Thorpe Thorpe Boise Fiie

R Hudson Called on Transportation Board

A deputy general freight agent of the Sanitary went to Kansas City yesterday afternoon at 2 in response to a subcommittee meeting. The sub-committee, formed to affect a commissioner, held two hours of talks with Mr Hudson before dispatches reported further plans.

General Freight Sanitary Kenmas City Welock Tansportation Lility of Tenilepine Miro Hudegarde

Passenger from Central America dies of yellow fever at Swinburne Island

Roblock of Haverhill, aged 23, died at Swinburne Island Hospital shortly after contracting yellow fever aboard a liner from Panama. He had traveled with a group to Central America and was removed to the hospital upon arrival by the Fingsee steamer bound from Panama.

Central America Swinburne Island New York Roblock Haverhill Atte Swinburne Bullock Panama Gquatirtio

Acciarito deemed insane after assault attempt on King Humbert

Rome April 22 physicians examining Petrio Acciarito the Ironworker of Arterna province of dine say he is insane. He allegedly tried to stab King Humbert yesterday as the monarch rode to the races. The pension bureau reform progresses with staff changes in Washington.

Humbert Rome Petrio Acciarito Arterna Dine

Five Cent Fare Law Ruled Unconstitutional in Indianapolis

Indiana news reports a federal court in Indianapolis declares the 5 cent streetcar fare law unconstitutional as special legislation. The ruling ends the 3 cent fare, with Citizens Street Railroad prepared to enforce the higher rate tomorrow while employees warn passengers of the change and tolls.

Indianapolis Ind Showalter United States Clieuit Attourney Thin Bne Supreme Court of Indiana Maxon Citizens’ Street Railroad Company Anerrow Ithnens Fuadlroad Sehtor Wiltale Elty Mason

Botkin is Commander of G A R units in Chanute

Chanute April 24 election of officers in Grand Army of the Republic bodies concluded yesterday with installation services in the Methodist church. New department commander is Botkelts of Hutchinson and senior vice commander S J Witten Beatie. many officers for the Grand Army Women’s Corps and Sons of Veterans are listed along with posts in Topeka Emporia and Chanute. Mrs Margaret Grith heads the Women’s Auxiliary. Mayhall funeral services were held at Perkdale church. he served in the Civil War and moved to Kansas after. Besant lectures in Salt Lake on Theosophical evolution. reception to follow.

Margaret Grith Brporla Elor Slee Sarah Dickincan Chanute Junlor Kien M. Kimball Manhattan Lydian Logan Towandachaplain Amanda Scott Independraes Laulee Hades Fick Hanna Wright Evelyn Bradford Dora Merman Carsie Fletcher The Sons of Veterans WP. Feder Great Bend Joel Young Topeka A.M. Ballers Chante West Lee Harrison Bellepine FL. Smith J. ¢. Dither Tracy Leonard Col W. Po Wilcox Lieguet Cos Penson Ladies Amy Tepes Wichita Dora Rogers Emporia Council Lora Natton Bertie Outcatt Hurtington Mrtive Reynolds Erle Mary Sherman Fionesce Carrie ‘Pinker Pittsburg Mitte Sells Chaptain Cora Anderson Eric Stella Rank Mary Olmstead Lawrences Alma Dennison Erie Ladies of the Kate Emma Wall Woodcock Rarclines Horton Frances Ward Tupeka Mire Patterson Mra Cartiedge Stra Willian Greenleaf Mra Lundy Winfield Erin Cave Charute Rupers Geo. W. Mayhall Perkdale ME SC. Coblenty United Treshrea Church Geo W. Mayhall Wee Bork Pontain County Indiana P Seventy-second Infantry GARL Lincoln Post Kansas Mise Mary Holton Kan Cane Groderek Pemce Mayhall Valied Brathren Church Annie Besant Salt Lake Utah Mre An- Mie Hesant Salt Lake Au-Dience Mrs Besant

Lawsuit Over Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Losses

Charles Barker of Florence sues AG Goodwin and W L Chamberlain for 35000 alleging amounts owed after the closing out of the Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange. Barker seeks attachments on Topeka banks to reveal funds claimed by the defendants. Chamberlain declines comment. attorneys plan to test the case to finish. Sheriff attaches the exchange office. trial set for May 3 before Judge Hazen.

Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Charles Barker Florence Goodwin W. L. Chamberlain Barker Topeka Chamberlain Godwin Baker Journal Marion County Bank Battey Hazen

Calvary Episcopal Church Consecrated in Leavenworth

The Calvary Episcopal church in Leavenworth held consecration services over Wednesday and Thursday during the convention of the Atelison democracy. Archdeacon Mot Fi, Bishop Hanus, Dean Bodley, and Rev N. S. Theme of Leavenworth preached. The church’s completion was praised as a valuable addition to the community with services led by Prot. J. S. Gat of the city. Sunday school work and related efforts were discussed in afternoon sessions with clergy and lay participants present.

Hisestha Calvary Episcopal Church Atelison Lst Prank R Mule Plltith Hanus Aid Dean Bodley Leavenworth T BH Taster Pally Cuy Dud Stewart Binith Kanwarily Teo Bullin

Literati Meet in Manhattan Promises Kansas Literature Focus

Kansas Academy of Language and Literature met in Manhattan on April 28 with President Fairchild delivering the welcome. Prof. Carruth opened the annual address about the organization’s aims and history, followed by a rich program centered on Expression and various lectures and papers by notable-state scholars and writers. The agricultural college faculty will host a banquet this evening.

Manhattan Kansas Academy of Languace On Hare Fairchild The Agricultural Callers Welcorit Carruth State University Academ Ession Anna Angell Leavenworth Eiien Willan Florence TL Eed Law- Fenell Carrie Mt. Watson Lawrence Kansas Literary Clubs AL O Canfield Taggwrenee Kansas Thomas Harmet Dewes Abite Agricultural Cult Academy

Congressman Henderson II Dubuque Ta April 23

Congressman Henderson is confined to his home with recurrence of his old trouble in his amputated leg. Physicians have ordered a benefit rest, bodily and mentally, for two weeks. Frank K. Johnson, Heel and Toe walker, was defeated by Jann Mahoney and W. J. Darling at Arbelter Hall after 25 hours 28 minutes walking. Johnson logged 129 miles 1 lap, opponents 129 miles 11 laps.

Henderson II Dubuque Henderson Bie Detroit Frank K. Johnson Jann Mahoney W. J. Darling Arbelter Hall Johnson

Judge McParland Birthday Note Amid Local Sports and Elections

Judge McParland, 76, remains in unchanged condition on his birthday while a 7 30 pm ten pin contest pits T A A and MOC teams on the latter association alleys. The Journal and State house nine game was postponed due to Edward Dupree’s death. Union Pacific sues Cope and Co for 318945 freight on a Medina Kan potato car. S McFadden, latest city election candidate, files expense report stating 5650 cost to be re elected city clerk. others fail to file within 20 days post election. Local laundry ad ends the item.

Through a Trestle Wreck Leaves Passengers Dead and Hurt

A Louisville and Nashville train plummeted through a trestle into a stream near St. Louis on April 2, killing three and injuring many. Wreckers removed cars as fire and smoke rose. several named victims and survivors were reported, with authorities investigating foul play suspected due to drawn spikes and sabotage.

Faltheul 10 History Of Margaret Mather In Cymbeline

In the Kenes City Journal a review by Faltheul 10 History lauds Margaret Mather in Cymbeline at The Grand, noting lavish production, six gold scenes, picturesque costumes, and impressive pictorial drama. It praises Mather as Imogen and Julietlike, but critiques emotional depth and storytelling.

Margaret Mather Shakemwares Cymbeline Chile Kenees City Journal Kate Thane Mather Gre Mine Mather Juliet Althovet Imogen Ile Wommante

Trust Strikes Back Withdraws Buyers From Tennessee

Washington Feb 2 The American Tobacco Company will withdraw all buyers from Tennessee due to prohibitory legislation. Officials say the company would withdraw the tobacco trade from the state, harming prices nationwide. The move is described as retaliation and follows pressure on bidders in tobacco markets.

American Tobacco Co Tte Tennessee Washinston Ari Ty Tennevse Hae Te Tale Tone Est Tibacco Thie Congrete Etep Har Beer

Decision in the Case of Davis Charged With Train Wrecking

The Supreme Court issued a ruling today in the Davis train wreck case near Lincoln. George W. Enayne and others were involved in a wreck that killed passengers and caused injuries. The court overruled prior motions and ordered a new trial, with the defendant to face sentencing if convicted. A separate remark upheld sections of constitutional law referenced in the verdict, with a hearing set for later.

Davis Lincoln Georke W. Enayne Thivik Lincolln Fioek Telarit Perent Warn Wan Thie Nedra Churchill

New Line of Steamships Toranto Apr 23

A line of steam ships will be placed on between Owen Round and Gladstorne Michigan at once. At United States steamship port a transport of American grain arrived. Death of passenger agent Charlotte der, general freight and passenger agent of the North Carolina & Nar eh railway, was killed aboard a moving train at Lincolnton yesterday evening.

Toranto Owen Round Gladstorne Mich United States Etetam Lwitch Charlotte North Carolina & Narehfro Railway Lincolnton

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