Silver Knights Meet Attendance Slows at Mestings
Members of the Silver Knights appear slow to attend the Mestings meeting with low turnout noted. Organizers seek to bolster participation, citing upcoming events and community needs.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1895
Page
5
Silver badges urged for Labor Day parade by Topeka temple
In Topeka a sparsely attended Silver Enbeuts of America meeting at Lincoln Post hall discussed silver coinage and boosting temple membership. Ninety two members, door closures, and plans to print badges for Labor Day parade were outlined, with talks on collection of dues and free dodger distribution. The session ended after a brief debate on gold payments and a court decision in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Na Lof
America
Lincoln Post Hall
Temple
T. al. James
Frank Hersld
It. Hemple
A. Beetmore
Citzen
A. Kuykendall
Henry J. Smith
Sentin Vm
Brr
Shawnee
J. M. Talbot
Dows
Mr. Herald
Abe
Hasid
Kimball
Willisgness
Talbot
T. M. James
Frank Herald
R H. Semple
Cone
Charter Applications Fill Kansas Registry With Firms Formed
A batch of charter filings was announced locating new ventures in Kansas and neighboring states. Entries include The Reno Loan Union of Nickerson with 500000 capital, Wachusett Teveatment Company tied to Kansas City, a 1000000 stock concern, and Atchison Combined Scale and Truck Company with 25000 capital. Directors span Nickerson Topeka Atchison Kansas City and Oakland names. Church trustees named from Topeka Oakland and Topska complete the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Reno Loan Union
Nickerson
Capital
Col. Brightman
Jarrett
J. Devils
Lindemuth
BE. M. Vanaikea
J. A. Fiest
Wachusett Teveatment Company
Kansas City
Kan
Bie Ial Atock
Bank threat shocks Indianapolis crowd at State Bank
A distressed visitor at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis demanded $50,000 or she would slit her throat. Police were summoned, she returned to the hotel unharmed, and authorities noted her educated background and possible political family ties. Meanwhile plans for three ball games at Athletic park and a Garfield Park band concert add to a busy afternoon lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpranarolis
Millington
Reg
Grand Hotel
State Bank of Indianapolis
Ous
Departmente
Washington
Mistors
Athletic Park
Lane Plan to Defeat Lecompton Constitution Letter
A bundle received by the State Historical Society includes an 1857 letter from Jim Lane endorsing a plan to defeat the Lecompton constitution. Governor Robinson backed Lane’s scheme though their feud persisted. The letter urges nominating true men for the legislature and mobilizing to seize the state government to destroy it. It bears Lom handwriting and Robinson’s endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robinson
Ben
Adams
State Historical Society
Charles A. Foster
Osawatomie
Jim Lane
Lane
Lecompton
Robinson
Lawrence
Congress
O. G Brown
Col
Williama
C Rourxson
Meeting of Gardner Couple After Mysterious Absence
In Chicago Mrs Annie M Gardner of Arcadia New York rejoined husband after a month of disappearance linked to her Christian Endeavor convention flight. Found by J W Landers in Norwich Conn she sought asylum and domestic work under Dorothy Mansfield and planned sanatorium treatment in Massachusetts. The couple traveled to Palmer House where she remains weak and under care while her children’s welfare worries Mr Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cricago
Chicago
Annie M. Gardner
Arcadia
Net
Christian Endeavor
Boston
J. W. Landera
Norwich
Conn
Landera
Gardiner
Mr. Landers
Heiress Helly Green Faces New Suits Across Era
The New York Advertiser hints Mrs. Helly Green may face another legal action. An heir of George W. Gage, once in Chicago, plans to sue in November at the U.S. Supreme Court claiming a $100,000 loan secured by 430 acres. Gage’s estate归 unsettled and Green’s foreclosure after his death left property valued at three to five million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helly Green
United States Supreme Court
George W. Gage
Chicago
Green
Ako
Atchison
Santa Fe Hospital
L. H. Palmer
Atlantic & Pacific
Santa Fe
Esual
J. Brown
State Supreme Court
Blue Rapids
E. J. Brown
Silver Lake
Marshall
City Electric Light Works
Neliie Woods
Wichita
Kansas Avenue
G. G Clemens
Topeka
Leland
Chancellor Snow
Louse
Hutchinson
Eugene Ware
Eugene
Stoker
Denver Water Ordinance Opposed by City Water Board
Denver aldermen refer the Burpes water ordinance to the water committee for report against adoption. The water company opposes the ordinance. The item is part of a diverse local notices page with various brief items on state banks, hospital work, a reunion speech, and miscellaneous street scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Company
Denver
Col
Board of Alderman
Tuesaday
Water Committee
The
Sharp Words At Garfield Park We Women Republicans Picnic
A Women’s Republican Association picnic at Garfield Park drew a large crowd with a supper, a program, and speeches. Mrs. S. A. Thurston presided. Dawes urged law enforcement and political reform, praising women’s role while lamenting populist excesses and supporting Republican leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mita
Garfield Park
A. Thurston
Republican Associations
Hey
Fisher
America
D.&. Tillotson
Thurston
Rowlay
Mr. Fisher
F. & Dawen
Kansas
Topeka
Wichita
Morrill
Kaneas
Dawes
John Sherman
Tom Reed
Maine
Hill McKinley
Olio
Republican Party
Ben Harrison
John Waller
Insurgent Chief Garcia Joins Cuban Rebels
Private steamer reports Marcos Garcia, mayor of Santa Espiritu and leading insurgent, joined the Cuban rebels with 2,708 men. News sent shockwaves through Cuban circles as Mateozas provinces reportedly revolted and clashes occurred, signaling a major shift in the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micos Garcia
Tawra
Fla
Marcos Garcia
Santa Espiritu
Insurgenta
Cuba
Havana
Garcia
Mateozas
Codfish abundance boosts Labrador coast fishery notes
Along the Labrador coast at St Johns Newfoundland the codfish fishery shows strong prospect. The from Labrador colony reports improved catches with large deaters and shore dealers securing good fares. Shore fishing on the western coast winds down while lobster fishing also appears successful and shipments begin as salt supplies run low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
St. Jonns
N. F
Alec
Kentucky Women Vote for Board of Education
In Lexington Kentucky Aug 9 women held a meeting and nominated four candidates for the city board of education to be elected in November marking the first time Kentucky women can vote. The session was orderly with Miss Laura Clay presiding as organizer and Cassius M Clay's daughter spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nes
Lodeville
Lexinatos
Ladies of
Lexington
Mhas
Board of Education
Kentucky
Laura Clay
Russia
Cassius MM. Clay
Me and Mes Kallias Bey Stay Indefinitely in New York
Demetrius Kallias Bey, the Grecian nobleman, and his bride widow of P. T. Barnum, remain at the Plaza hotel in New York due to La Touraine’s sailing delay. The bride’s relatives have visited and offered congratulations. Benj. Fish, executor of the Barnum estate, says the groom owns extensive olive plantations in Greece. The Turkish consul notes Bey is a Turkish title equivalent to count in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Demetrius Kalliss Bey
Plaza Hotel
P. T. Barnum
Benj. Fish
Barnum Estate
Gresca
Europe
Holmes Death Room Revealed in Holmes Castle
A workman uncovered a hidden gas pipe cutoff in the second floor room where Holmes slept. The pipe runs to a windowless chamber linked to Mrs Connor alleged murders. The board concealing the cutoff could be lifted to release deadly gas, signaling a priestly secret of murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
Holmes Castle
Holmes
Huntington's Son Weds Millionaire Adopts Heir Marries Abroad
Archer Milton Huntington, adopted son of Collis P. Huntington, reportedly married Helen B. Gates of East Orange New Jersey in St George's church Hanover Square London dispatch notes. Gates formerly married to Thomas B Urisa broker, son of Janacek Gates. Divorce suit rumored involving Urisa proceeds kept quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lonpox
the Times
Archer Milton Stantington
New York
Ibelen Gates
East Orange
N. J
St George's Church
Hanover Square
Archer Huntington
Collis P. Huntington
Pacific Railroad
Mre. Huntington
West Chester
Spain
Helen B. Gates
Thomas B. Urisa
Janac EK Gates
C P. Huntington
Earthquake proof houses via Italian inventor plan
Consul Jones at Rome reports Louis Dini has patented an earthquake proof house design using a rigid iron frame. Center of gravity must stay at the base to work. Also notes Manhattan reports on horticultural fruit quality and a proposal for ten days vacation for city firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumnaroy
Jones
Rome
State Department
Italy
Louis Dini
Dini
Manhattan
William H. Barnes
State Horticultural Society
State House
Sremena
The Star Grocery Low Price Listing
A dated list from The Star Grocery promotes guaranteed satisfaction and money saving trial orders. It catalogs items such as Arbuckle Coffee, various sugars, cured hams and bacon, lard, starch, bird seed, soaps, comb honey, oysters, sardines, baked beans, oats, and syrup with assorted weights and package counts. Prices are irregularly listed beside several items.
Mason's Fruit Jars Packed and Bargains Warned
A local notice advertises Mason's Fruit Jars packed in crates, marketing two dozen in a crate. It promotes flour at low prices, urges shoppers to compare costs, and guarantees only the best meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason’s
Trams of Interest From the North Side News
Local notes from North Topeka recount social visits and travel. Carrie Quistt is sick. Miss Edie King hosted Fred Zinders from Chicago. Lowman Still Chapel picnic at Garfield Park. Salvation Army to return September 1 after summer vacation. Bunch of local businesses offered services from capital ligary to coal and hardware. various residents plan Colorado trips and fishing at Maple Hill. stag party for Masters Rossie Tracy and Rosalie Ewingly. prairie schooner families summering abroad, returning to charity care in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Quistt
Central Avenue
R. Downing
Abilene
North Topeka
Fred Zinders
Chicago
Edie King
Lowman Still Chapel
Garfield Park
Salvation Army
Mra
McMaster
Fred Heave
Colorado
Manitou
Colorado Springs
David Bowie
Monroe Street
MaRiece Todd
Jackson Street
Maple Hill
Mill Creek
Miles Ellsworth
Wallace
Tulare
Daily Register
Lodge & Colvin
Norris Street
J. Arnold &Son
North
Kansas Avenue
Drageiate Suppries
Munyon
N. Kan
Ava
Magnet
J. Proulit
N. Kaa
South Topeka
Laurent Street
Alice Webb
Red Oak
Iowa
Mia
Elmore
Winchester
Kansas
Missea Clara
Kittle Marlett
Scranton
Kaa
Loma P. Stiver
Millereborg
Ind
Hifie King
East Gordon Street
W. & Glenn
Chanute
Kanzar
A. J. Proudfts
Mr. Glenn
Mr Proudit
Haya
Masters Rossie Tracy
Rosaie Ewingly
Shorey
John
Minister urges war on China after massacre scares
Massary Ia Aug Bishop Tho burn missionary bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church was interviewed about the China Christian massacre. He fears further slaughter and urges European powers to send armed force to major ports to compel China to behave. He compares China to Turkey in danger. A Dutch steamer La Campagne rescued two fishermen Adrift forty six hours rescued Aloysoan Murien and Celestine Dragon in exhausted condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Masserry
Thoburn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Haivokata
Turkey
Sabors
Antwerp
Aloysoan Murien
Celestine Dragon
Pinxeea collapse injures guests at Rye Beach hotel piazza
A piazza floor at Seagiew hotel in Rye Beach collapsed during an evening entertainment, sending about 100 people crashing eight feet to the ground. Several were injured but none seriously, in a summer resort ten miles from here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye Beach
Portsmouth
Aug
Seagiew Hotel
Editor Stebert Dead in Dexves Colorado
William Frederick Heinert editor and manager of the Mining Record died last night from consumption. He studied law after graduating from Town Wesleyan University Mount Pleasant but chose journalism. He worked three years at the Burlington Hawkeye before moving to Colorado in 1894. The mining report notes antimony ores found in several western states and platinum production rising in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stebert
Dexves
Colo
Ang
William Frederick Heinert
Mining Record
Henee
Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant
Burlington Hawkeye
Colorado
Wasarxatos
Aug
Geological Survey
California
Arkansas
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Utah
United States
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Hetty Green
Eee
Stormont
Peffer
Paracus
A.M. Callaham
East Highth Street
Stover
Peabody
Laurela
Salina
Pinkston
Auburn
Otis Hungate
Kansan City
Milwaukee
Pueblo
Rowley Bros
Kassne City
Milwaukea
Syawes
Ques
Hid
Mes
Kallias Bey
Huntington
the Star Grocery
Royal Baking
Baker's Chocolate, . Ss 2 Packages Sweet Chocols Me Lex Warrena al Setion
Eagis
Rm Kennedy
Tomas Atsup
Climax Tobacco
J. S. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Tele
East Sixth St
Charley Morthagd
Marty
Paul
Boyce Forbes
Bure
Momer Green
Associated Charities
Christlike
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