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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1897

Page

6

Social and Personal. Topeka social events crowd

A Topeka woolen mill hop drew a crowded turnout of local residents and visitors. Among the many attendees were Mr and Mrs J Robinson Mr and Mrs Len Korn Miss Mabel Baker Miss Winifred Wagner and a large list of other Topeka names. Guests discussed plans and shared refreshments in an evening of mild amusement and sociability.

Stra Hi J. Robinson Len Korn Schute Bi Fiace J. Wetherell Mabel Baker Mies Ina Mies Lowlen Reade Annelte Lord Winifred Wagner Jas Five Dennis Stises Santa Fe Waters Mise Lots Teft Jesuv Stukte May Ida Hle Sieg “Ames Walsit Mise Marieelarn Mike Rate Finict Mise Smith Es Heli Bergen Misaes Olivia Unence van ‘Tassels Bee Dean Lasers Joe Morgan Mr Arvey Bun Johnson Hrad Jomann

Fraterns Day Parade Meeting For Planete Council Tonight

Fraterns Day parade plans require all Planete council members to attend tonight’s meeting. Officials discuss route designation on Santa Fe for Women’s Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G.A.R to the Buffalo encampment, highlighting this as the sought route for parade suitability. A dye advertisement follows, promoting Buckingham’s Dye for gobiskers.

Planete Council No. L 1 Alt. U Santa Fe Buffalo

North Topeka Social Notes Show Local Visits and Trips

North Topeka social column records residents visiting relatives, returning from Osawatomie and Edwardsville trips, guests from Ohio and Philadelphia, and local gathering such as a birthday party at Madison Street. Mentions include Miss Mattie Stoker arrival, Mrs. Killian’s return from Shorey, and farm reports noting corn yields.

Pia Courtney John Spear Kansas Avenue D. Sa North Daughter Jackson Mattie Stoker Ohio A. J. Berry Br. Shoemaker Philadelphia Penn Publishing Company B. S. Benefiel Hastings Waka- Fuze Killian Shorey James Gilbert Roasville Gillespie Edwardsville Edith Falls Garfield Park Miumie Scott St. Joseph Madison Street Grover Osankie Ahe J. Field Houzhtelic Jackson Stevet Herome Washington cHy Alex Bates Mencken Town Ghia

Neighbors in Parkdale face court over Mrs Drake taunts

A Parkdale neighborhood dispute over taunting Mrs. John Drake escalated to a police court case. Lena McClure Eva Bradley and Cora Harris, all neighbors, were arrested after repeated jeers and references to Mrs Drake as a duck. The incident began with mocking remarks in yards and a dancing act observed by an officer. The case was continued to tomorrow morning.

Lena McClure Eva Bradley Cora Harris Fifth Leland Streets Parkdale John Drake Hughes Coal Company Chief Steele Hart Tim Donovan Mrs. Drake Drake Steele Tim Donivan

Populist convention probes bribery in Ohio report awaited

Columbus Aug 12 The Populist convention lingered after 6 last night awaiting the investigating committee report on charges of public corruption among delegates. Rev J H Taylor and Hugo Preyor of Cleveland testified the committee heard of payments to anti fusion Populists and a conference between Major Dick and a U S senator. Taylor said a $25 check was wired for expenses, evidence showed the money transfer. DeWitts Little Early Risers advert follows.

Columbus Eession Wells State Central Committee J. H. Taylor Hugo Preyor Cleveland Nasanal Senato Major Dick Prégor Taylor Chas Bank of Wammosian D. G En On D.C

Federal judges under fire in reform letter from G C Clemens

A lengthy denunciation argues federal courts threaten liberty and state sovereignty. The author asserts judges have seized legislative and executive powers, using examples from uprisings, railroad strikes, and mining disputes to claim courts undermine democracy. He calls for abolishing federal courts or revolutionary reform, urging cross-state reform unity led by the Peoples' Party.

Virginia Mer— Shell United States Congress Goneral Federal Judes Birtains Kan- Sis Arkansas Senate Federal Court Supreme Court Scoundrellam Mberty Social Democracy Socialistic Labor Party Peoples’ Party G_C. CLEMENS

Free Silver Wear — Elliott Likely Secret ary of Populist State Committee

Frank Elliott of Wephan County predicts a Populist state committee secretary who can leverage Breid-Sinthil’s experience and gain both administration and public trust. He says the chairman will largely set policy for the next campaign and should be well qualified. Elliott aligns with Doster wing and Martin-Overmyer Democracy on public utilities reform and opposes free silver as a cure.

Frank Elliott Wephan County Charman Breid- Shthil Unes Aft Doster Popaullyt Martin-Overmyer Democracy

Post Office Warns on Improper Parrot Parcel Trade

Third Assistant Postmaster General Merritt warns postmasters about growing practice of sending semi registered parrots with goods to small offices addressed to unknown recipients. Postmasters advised to examine and dispose of articles at reduced prices if found, and to return packets to sending offices only as required by postal regulations.

Washington Merritt Marcel Packeres

Boy notes camera trick at seaside resort in foggy chat

A playful seaside scene unfolds as Willie teases an old man about a bathing hour encounter and a camera. The boy reveals plans to keep a film roll and jokes about upgrading gear while a lighthearted tone covers a mix of gossip and mischief.

Inter Besch New York Willie Fou Pop Pep Hinself Chicago Post

Marked Down Matrimony Rate War In Connubial Corners

In Connubial Corners a parody rate war among Justices Splicer Gubbins and rivals erupts over marriages with underbid prices and wedding extras. Bill Hemlock and Jen Peters are pursued by hotel porters offering increasingly lower deals, only to spur Jen to reject the undercut and flee to New York.

Jen Bill Hemlock Chimmunk Hollow Jen Peters Baldy Splicer Connubial Corners Justice Splicer Leander Bil Justice Gubbing Bin Earin Hsien New York

Poem Rejected by Northern Publication Over Bread Note

A writer sent a poem to a northern publication with a note offering 1 percent for early reading. The editor replied quickly, saying they would grant a Greed teket if the writer were closer to a New York bakery. as is, the poem is returned.

New York Atlanta Constitution

Witnesses patience tested in court recital

A lengthy witness in a trial irritates Judge Daly asking for his business. The witness replies he reads an orchestra at a music hall as the judge quips about beating time. A stray exchange cites insurance and advice columns from Merc Temper and New York Weekly, reflecting marital tensions and legal counsel remarks.

Blim Wea Joseph F Daly Merc New York Weekly

Queer Named Authors and their unusual names

The piece notes several authors with odd or whimsical names such as Anne Murrey Siesta Holkstra Mary Mappe Wupples Morgan Mistrow Mings Burt well H. Baddigs and Elizabeth Pot Spoonts. It says the first and last named are engaged in work likely to land thes inity. The Atlanta Constitution cites this as new conditions arising amid policy questions.

Whatanerr Anne Murrey Siesta Holkstra Mary Mappe Wupples Morgan Mistrow Mings Burtwell H. Baddigs Elizabeth Pot Spoonts Atlanta Constitution

Market Report Sparks Wheat Rally as Cattle Demand Rises

Trading opened tame in August wheat with a sharp late rally as September futures climbed before slipping. Corn and oats showed firm but subdued demand while provisions, hogs, and cattle moved higher on a strong market. Official receipts and shipments were reported across Kansas City and other markets with notable activity in Texas and western stocks.

Carmel Liverpool Chicago Neapolis Duluth Ste Tollow Sige Sike Thade Lowom Seri Hwgsmy HGS Texas Kansas City Recepts Ltd Mtncket Ateady Elehpg Ing Iinet Sirieke

Kansas City Produce Market Prices and Reports

Market notes from the W A Michael Co brokers in Kansas City include sugar and coffee prices, grain receipts from Chicago to Liverpool, and hogs and oats futures. The report cites September futures for wheat, corn, oats, and pork, with occasional price directions and market gossip on local demand.

W. A. Mines Co West Sixth Ave Liverpool Kansan Crewe Chicago Gerade Teiverpool

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