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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1897

Page

7

Congress Adjourns Amid Quorum Dispute And Senate Talks

Washington April 30 The House in session minutes show objections over quorum stalled business as members debated adjournment under last Friday’s order while Simpson protested unconstitutional delay. Senate discussions touched Indian appropriations, leases on wells, and Cuba correspondence, with adjournment slated for Monday.

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Engine Strikes Child Near Abilene

A four year old boy was injured yesterday near Abilene when a Rock Island freight train struck him as he played close to the tracks at the water station. Mr and Mrs John Sherman residents report the accident occurred in the afternoon. the extent of injuries could not be determined at once.

Abilene Abiléne Rock Island John Sherman Sherman

North Topeka Social Notes and Local Happenings

North Topeka reports a busy slate with social visits, market openings, and community events. Notables include Mrs Fulton improving, Mrs Willson visiting relatives, a local meat market debut, M W A initiation, and a Volonte club gathering at the Chesterfield hotel with many local residents in attendance.

San Francisco and Yokohama Transport line proposed

A new steamship line to run between San Francisco and Yokohama is proposed to be named the San Francisco and Yokohama Transportation Co. A monthly service will connect the points with Yokohama to Seattle and Portland likely. The first five steamers will operate and a branch may link Yokohama with Seattle and Portland. The current steamer San Francisco Line departs Yokohama on a fixed date and is nearly due at port.

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Irish Girls Arrive in New York in Large Immigrant Bunch

About 800 girls from Ireland, aged 13 to 22, arrived yesterday aboard steerage and were processed by Agent Patrick McCool and Father M. J. Henry. Most headed to western states with kin awaiting in Brooklyn or elsewhere, while a few seek relatives through the mission.

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Police raid targets George Dupree liquor house

Police raided George Dupree at 1001 Kansas Avenue at 8 00 pm seizing two full kegs two partially used beer a barrel of whisky a gallon of gin and three dozen beer bottles alongside joint fixtures. Dupree was arrested for selling intoxicating liquor and bond was posted for trial next week.

George Dupree Kansas Avenue Owens Jenkins and Kesson Dupree Kansas

Blown Up Man Returns Home Disabled by Injuries

A wounded man, scratched and bruised, travels slowly after an explosion in Tre es county. He had been with a troop and faced a serious injury from a host placed in rock at a mine weeks earlier. He is grateful the harm is not worse and is just now able to leave the house briefly each day.

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Lord Scully in Kansas City reveals vast land holdings

In Kansas City Lord Scully addressed questions about his enormous land holdings claiming ownership remains private. He spoke on wealth, economy, and a cautious view of gambling and war profits, noting personal liberty in refusing some questions while outlining his belief in saving money and disciplined business.

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CALHOUNS MISSION TO CUBA AND STATE INSTRUCTION

Danville reports W J Calhoun has accepted a mission to Cuba and will travel next to advance the matter and then move to Washington for State Department instruction. He declines further comment, citing propriety, and expects to return home in May. Judge Day of Canton was considered for the post but the president favors a different nominee.

Danville W. J. Calhoun Cube Cuba Andes Washington Department of State Calhout Ler Ln Russ Canton

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