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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1897

Page

6

Wedding Bells Graced Topeka Society Scene At Histed Nuptials

A prominent Topeka society wedding took place at the West Tenth Street home of Mr and Mrs Byron Toiterts. Mary Zyzum became Mrs Clifford Histed with a formal ring ceremony as guests in a festively decorated house watched the couple depart for a brief wedding journey. The reception featured a lavish display, with guests signing a guest book and presenting gifts. The bride wore a white gown with coral details and carried a bouquet of white roses. bridesmaids wore white gowns, and the groom and attendants wore formal attire. The event included music, mingling, and courtesy to guests, followed by a house tour and plans for a later home celebration.

Brand Mes Byron Toiterts West Tenth Stret Mkuehter Mary Zyzum Clifford Histed and Mire Roberts J.B. Hankin and Airs Geetrge Rust Kansas City Mr. and Mire Gouray Roberts Hutchinoor Aira Itohette Hankln Hust George Roberts Aeolian Bleschisschi eliralsKh Nike Gertrude Wankla Exgenta Quintor Fogsse Bonar Bejde AS. Embree A. Johnston F. Aut J. J. Haydendine G. West FP Koron W. H Johnston BR Palmer Dres Bhegonius Ferris Taree Roberta Histed Rossington, Smith & Dalia Histedia St Louis Pliny West Tenth Street Travetine Troo Marta McCoy Jenielewalin Tev Zinun Hlakeatey Miss Harrier Firend Bre Hablér Elec Alfred Breck Lawrence Ed Strong Mars

Local social notes feature concerts and gatherings in Topeka

Misses and Mrs names attend a Golden Rule society social at J. Johnston residence on Lincoln Street with piano selections and readings. Bethany College holds its first certificate and diploma musicales, while many residents travel to events in Arch, Colorado Springs, and Topeka. The Topeka Festival concert at Hamilton Hall funds tech auditoriums with a varied program.

Golden Rule Society J. & B. Johnston Lincoln Street Bethany College Dean Tow Dye Melick St. Baitie W. M. Barnes Archdscan W. W. Millele Amlrs Colorado Springs Manna Smith Winhburn College Civl Asylum Gilman Tomletit Harriet Jones Kenneth Whatry Eile Risch Topeka J. Adame Carbhindale Tennesseetown Charles FL Hardy LC Wasson AL Umudge Lakeview Mist Meyrie Henry Speer Frank Alderson Allan Leuck Kenneth Wherry Harry Milter el Dorado Catlaham Miss Circle Hornaday Frank Washburn Entertatiing John Guedon J. TL Blue Rapids Miia Hdith Hush Anbuen Joseph Warne Woodward Avenne Wden T. Te Kiene Francis Duquetti F. M N. Chin Vera HU Beacon Htt Mise Mand Lote Shelton Gence Charlesworth Laura Pears Yor Hill Garry Thorpe Henry Helmig George Hargroves Seth Hummel Fal Plank Feantk Washburn Waeshburn Vieigity Forsyth

Bradford's Books Under Review by Governor Leedy

Gov Leedy orders Bradford to straighten the clerk's ledgers. State accountant Riggs questions omissions and cites lack of records. Bradford arrived from Oklahoma amid talk of the unfinished audit and possible further action by Governor Leeds. Americans boast patents and Chamberlains Cholera remedy praised by a user in Denver. Weather forecast for Kansas calls for fair, warmer conditions with frost risk fading and variable winds.

T Leedy SB. Bradford Kansas Court of Ap- Takis Phompeun Bradford Gov Leedy Tehagm Bir. Riggs Leeds City Buy Oklahoma

Saloon Robbery Ends in Clerk’s Fatal Shooting

At 187 Wells Street a saloon keeper Emil Sohlern was shot dead just before midnight by one of three men who entered to rob the place. Twenty patrons were inside. the robbers fled as police arrived minutes later.

Cicego Emil Sohlern Sohlery Solognkelpers Soblert

Anti English Combine to Unite in the Trassvaal

The Daily Times Berlin correspondent reports a German French Belgian bloc to protect the Trassvaal and counter an English threat. A plan details German French and Belgian cooperation with docks and armaments considered, while tensions rise over court intrigues and regional alignments amid revolts and naval preparations.

Germany France Belgium New York London Daily Times Berlin Jere Pits Ene Jani Willian Belem St Petershure Taretblatt Ritestan Court Arina Belus Greece

Tom Thumb Mourns Disappearance Amid Corporate Turmoil

The company led by Bre General Tom Thomah reports the sudden vanishing of Arthur Vaughn, its manager, last seen on Thursday Street Pidistaw during a full Booger performance. Funds allegedly misappropriated, members flee to Selte Malis ent of ther Indivial pura. Tenders claim the firm faced heavy debt and planned to revive operations by moving their circuit.

G Ataule Nou Whitei Stair Char

Kansas City Woman Arrested Over 100 Stolen Chickens

Mrs Apriline Ada Cope of Kansas City along with George Blut Mere Capeta aida and Harry Adame were arrested on suspicion of stealing chickens from farms near Olathe. Police say the birds were recovered and the group held for investigation as they cannot account for the birds.

Kansas City Olathe Kansas Apriline Ada Cope Boyleva Tract Isitenao Inna Mia Copelandae Iean Geo Tn Tike Charee George Blut Mere Capeta Aida Harry Adame Fer Eblckenn Fariunrs

JUST THE TEXANS' WAY REPORTS LYNCHING-STYLE SHOOTING NEAR MARLETON

A Marshall Texas report from Marshall, Texas describes masked men near Marleton who killed Hal Wright in the initial assault and wounded Bob Brown. Hal Wright then died at the inquest hours later, with no clear shooter named.

St. Louis Republic Marshall Tex Marleton Waylard Drussel Wright Hal Wright Noote Towk Ant

Colonel Mosby Is Better After Accident in Richmond

Col John F Moohy shows distinct improvement in condition after recent accident in Richmond Virginia on April 29 His mind clear and mental state appears natural his recuperative power is remarkable His brain revived from the blow that destroyed his eye and treatment of a suspected blood clot continues Several former subordinate commanders from Richmond are at his bedside watching over him.

Alchmond John 5. Moohy Wirehmond

Those Trish Girls Arrive With Delegates to Postal Congress

New York April 22 passengers arriving on the White Star steamer Majrath from Liverpool and Queenstown included delegates to the international postal conference in Washington. Named are J Vall Alphen B A Doran G Buxton Fortnad Somerset French CM G Bruce Hart HH Kirschay and Spenser Told CM G There were over £100 Irish girls to the steerage.

New York Majrath Ltiverpool Queenstown International Postal Conference Washington J. Vall Alphen B.A. Doran G. Buxton Fortnad Somerset Bruce Hart HH. Kirschay Spenser

Gould and Addicks Plan Helly Match Co Incorporation

Witeongton April 22 plans filed to form the Helly Match Slanufacturing Co. Incorporators include George J. Gould of New York and J. Addicks of New York with W. B. Breck of Maine. Keily is the inventor of Somachine that will produce 50K matches per day.

Gould Addicks Witeongton Del Helly Match Slanufacturing Co George J. Gould New York W. B. Breck In Euy Keily Fe

Presbyterian synod rejects heresy charges against Watson

London April 2 The Presbyterian synod meeting in Sunderland ruled the business committee would not proceed with the petition charging heresy against the Rev. John Watson.

Ian Maclaren London Presbyterian Synod Sunderland John Watson

Quadrennial Turnpest Tickets On One Fare

St Louis Missouri May 6 to 11 Rock Island will sell tickets at one fare for the event. Tickets on sale May sixth and seventh with final limit May twelfth. For full information call at Rock Island depot corner First and Kansas Avenue or by phone 354 A.M. Puller City Pass Agent

St. Louis, Mo the Rock Island Rock [Xiang Pauskenner Depot First Kansas Avenue A M. Puller Paas

Carter Harrison Elected Chicago Mayor A Sixth Time

Carter Harrison elected as Chicago mayor, the sixth time in the city’s history for a Harrison. He is the eldest son of the late Mayor Harrison who was killed by an assassin. Harrison studied in Germany and Yale, practiced law, and ran a real estate office with his brother before entering politics. He married Edith Ogden in 1887 and has two children Carter III and Edith. He lived at a home at Schiller and Astor streets.

Carter Harrison Carter H. Harrison Chicago Harrison Yale Chicago Times Carter Harrison, Jr The Herald Actioe Uffsire Edith Ogden RN. Ogden Court of Appeals New Orleans Edith Schiller and Astor

The Niagara Yacht the Largest Built for Howard Gould

Howard Gould orders the largest American pleasure craft a 270 foot steel twin screw steam yacht named the Niagara. Built by a Wilmington firm she will be seaworthy capable of around the world cruising with 14 knot speed and rich fittings including a 100 foot steel deckhouse and glass observation room. Completion is slated for April 1896 with a guests cruise to follow. Good as Dead notes Austrian life insurance claims for total loss after loss of both bonds in an accident.

Howard Gould Wilmington Del America Stagara New York British Isles Mr. Gould Austria

Baseball Yesterday Crowded Box Scores From Major Leagues

Yesterday's scores feature Cincinnati and St Louis with multiple battery records. Cincinnati's Dumman Pelt and Cleveland's Cuppy OConnor are noted, while St Louis duos Hart McFarse face Chicago's Griffith Kitte. Washington Philadelphia Boston and Pittsburgh Baltimore lines show pitchers and catchers listed in compact box entries.

Cincinnati Cleveland Dumman and Pelt Cuppy O'Connor ST. Louis

Unclear 1910s Western League fragment hits teams and players

Fragmentary OCR lists teams and players such as Kansas City, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids and others with incomplete scores and notes. Names include Wolters Kahoe Taylor and others, plus batter ies and officials. The snippet lacks full context or cohesive event details.

West Proposes Comprehensive Mississippi Flood Study

Senator West of Missouri introduced a resolution directing the senate commerce committee to report early next session on the causes of the Mississippi floods and remedies. He asks whether floods stem from headwaters timber destruction, feasibility of outlets, continuation of the Mississippi Commission, and the cost of comprehensive works. He said he would pursue the matter at the next session.

Mississippi Washington Congress Senate West Missouri Mississippi Commission

Writ of Habeas Corpus Hearing in Supreme Court

The heating of the application for a Writ of habeas corpus by T C Davis of Wilson county was ordered committed for contempt for refusing to testify before the legislative Investigating committee. It will be heard in the supreme court next Tuesday at nine. The court’s decision is not expected for about a week and witnesses were notified to attend unless the court sustains Davis and declares the committee unconstitutionally formed, in which event the investigation will not resume.

T. C. Davis Wilson County Legislative Investigating Committee Supreme Court Tamk-S-Réceen Davis O. 0

Tillotson Declines State Book Commission Appointment

Governor Liedy receives Tillotson who declines the school book commission post to focus on presenting books for adoption. Tillotson plans to meet with commissioners after adoption, and the governor will appoint a successor when ready. The remark follows his interview today.

Tillotson Liedy State School Book Commission Myr

Chicago April 24 Market Report

Wheat opened firm with July contracts trading above yesterday's close as the market faced frost and uneven weather. corn followed wheat, remaining quiet but steady on the opening amid wet conditions. Local receipts were 120 cars, with July showing small early movements and price shifts throughout the session.

Chicago Liverpool Kunens Netraske Wye W. A. Michael Commibtion Co Broksers i Grala Rhing Bikini Tepariel Nebraska Acolport Gome Cincinnat Pune Covne Peter Zim Salina Corm Paris Arece Ernie Chicako Yana Wheat ¢ Cafe

Wages Declined and Cattle Market Mixed Headlines

Prices eased across wag es and livestock with weaker bids on hogs and cattle. Receipts included 21,000 hogs and 18,000 cattle with beef and steer values fluctuating, while sheep and lamb markets held steady and stockers and feeders moved selectively. April 29 Chicago market showed activity, with bids and sales recorded for native and western cattle, hogs, and sheep.

Chicago Chiesto Texas Montes S. Area

Market Gossip and Wheat Trends in Early Morning Trading

The report notes Chicago wheat and corn movements with mixed early demand and modest offerings. Prices fluctuated as July and May contracts showed brief upturns while some futures slipped. receipts and weather cited as influencing factors.

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