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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1897

Page

5

Peffer Urges Populists to Leave Water and Unite

United States Senator W. A. Peffer warns Populists in Topeka to quit alliance with factions and run a united ticket under Democratic banner if needed. He says silver and coalition talk signal a revolutionary era and argues Populists must paddle their own course by forming a broader alliance and avoiding political gimmicks.

United States Ape Justin Kansas Jor Nal Gaing Shen Ole Gendet Petter Mr. Petter Themorsta Leeds Loedy Topeka Epfewest Conouing Capitoliste Wiloyer Judee Williams Conitiet Williama Pefferee Supreme Law of Land Conthy

Fragmentary legal notice on insurance protection declaration

The text fragment discusses an insurance company protection issue under Kansas law. It mentions a court proceeding, a judge named Williams, and alleged failure to notify Kansas officials. The passage is garbled but centers on regulatory steps and mandatory actions regarding an insurance company matter.

Abely Wadumction Peas Court For Williams Kansas

One Million for Kansas Venture Predicted

Pat of St John argues Kansas should host four new Foce branch offices at Sutehinace. predicts a prosperous future for the venture. Eastern lenders favor Kansas as New Eng deposits prove riskier as New Hampshire savings units fail depositors.

Pat St. John Kansas Sutehinace New Hampshire

Reds Celebrate Death of Spanish Despot at City Hall Baltic Hall

A group in New York held a meeting at Clarenton hall to celebrate the death of Canovas del Castillo, described as the leading despot of Spain, killed by anarchist Michael Goll. Speakers praised the act as reducing despotism, with Emma Goldinen and others vowing continued resistance. police presence was heavy as the crowded gathering heard calls for vengeance against tyranny.

New York Clarenton Hall Spain Canovas del Castillo Enarchist Michael Goll Emma Goldini Pallavicini, Pestor Charles W. Mowbray Aleardo A. Moscoso H. M. Kelly Arrangs Quintano A. M. Kelly Kelly Span Evita Goldinen Goll Inet Moscoso

Arch to be built for large floats in AO TU W

City lodge representatives decide to construct a triple span arch for Mardi Gras style floats. The arch will be visible to 109000 people and will bear the anchor and shield emblems with the words "Grade of Honor." Committee members are James Gibbons I M Ponwell and J R McNery. Beggs German Salve and Dr Davis Anti Headache marketed locally.

Dr. Davis

Cinderella Cafe to fund three parade floats for children

Plans for a Cinderella Cafe in September will raise funds for three large parade floats showcasing the children who performed in Cinderella. E G Meredith trains the youngsters. events include themed days and tableaux nightly with free admission, shifted profits to the float project.

E. G. Meredith Curry Builring Kansas Avenue Wiggins-Harding New England Cinderella Cafe Holland Borsbon Meredi Avenue

Santa Fe employees rally for state celebration parade

Division superintendents Parker and Dolan report strong Santa Fe worker interest in the upcoming celebration. Communications show middle and southern divisions planning sizable representation with two displays already planned. Additional displays expected in Topeka and Richison as Hit parade interest grows.

Santa Fe W. J. Healy Parker and Dolan Middie Visionsena Topeka Healy R _garmce Fergent Richison Garside Atchison

Railroad men plan Fall Festival float display

A Santa Fe meeting in Arkansas City seeks to organize committees for a large railroad float display at the fall festival. Superintendent Dolan expresses enthusiasm for a mammoth float symbolizing railroad branches and urges quick organization with committees in Wichita, Woodward, and Purcell. He pledges $5 to support the effort and offers assistance to push the plans forward.

Arkansas City Ade Santa Fe Bega Nash & Tsame Sur Intendent Dolan Aa C. H. Fenn Sebbe Wichite Kan Fenn Dispatener Arkaneasty Ae Draper Topeka Woodward Woodward and Purcell T'ear FT. Dolan

Newton to send three floats to Santa Fe day parade

Newton will be represented at the Santa Fe celebration in Topeka on September 2 by at least three floats and many men. Railroad leaders and departments pledge strong participation with district foremen and train crews rallying to the cause for a robust city showing.

Newton Santa Fe Topeka Santa Pe Bridges and Building Department Banker Hokie Tisdale Roundhouse Murphy Horst

Floral parade marshals named for Topeka Fall Festival

City leaders announce marshals and aides for the Floral festival parade divisions. Lists include two horse, one horse, equestrians, queen's division, float, and hobby horse divisions with named marshals and assistants. Invitations issued to Topeka double carriage owners. parade expected to exceed last year in size over a three mile procession.

H. L. Robinson W. S. Lindsay F. E Wear C.H. Sampnon A. W. Dana Dean Low Fred Gordon J. E. Dallas J. W. Bell George Eagle Queen’s Division C. S. Sutton A. B. McCurdy Topeka Lindsay Winhesdt W__E. Sterne A.B. Quinton HL. Rovinsom FE. Wear Dr. Lindsay CH. Sampson Henry McAfee D. J. Harding Edward Wilder B.D. Lewis Bagie P. Lewin Mattie Bradshaw T. P. Culley W.J. Radciffe Miss Crane Emily Nellie Alien W. A. Morton Belle van Sant Pay

Formation of the Christian Citizens League of Topeka

A large temp erance drive forms the Christian Citizens League in Topeka at the First Baptist Church. About 100 delegates from city churches organize a permanent body to enforce temperance and moral purity, elect officers, plan sermons, and schedule lectures with noted temperance advocate Mr Nicholson.

Committee of Seventeen Christian Citizens’ League of Topeka First Baptist Church Moe Haquor Jesse Shaw Robert Stone A. H. Vance Mr. Vance Vance State House M. Stahl J. B. Larimer Christian Citizens’ League SE. Nicholson Indiana League Nicholson Good Citizenship League J. L. Eldridge Newton McPherson Flarper Kansas City Kan Royal Talon of The Christian Endeavor M. CG. A W. Cc Epworth League W. C Rt Tf American Volunteers Salvation Army

New Life and Vigor from Dr Charcot Kola Nervine Tablets

Testimonial letter from W. S. Swett praising Dr Charcot Kola Nervine Tablets for restoring reading ability memory and navigation after seven years of decline. Claims improved alertness and stamina to levels comparable with age thirty five. Advertisement notes prices five and ten cents per box and directs readers to Eureka Chemical Mfg Co La Crosse Wis.

Guaranty Loan Minneapolis Kela Nervine W. S. Swett Mar Mace Mutual Life Ins Co Charcot Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co la Crosse Wis

City religious league notes and amendment procedures

A league meeting summary lists the duties of executive and advisory committees and outlines amendment rules. It documents representation from numerous churches and religious organizations with chairmen named, including First Presbyterian, First Congregational, Swedish Baptist, Third Presbyterian, First Baptist Oakland, and others.

First Presbyterian J. B. Latimer First Congrégational Blakes

Knife and Club Duel Ends in Manhunt Capture

Hicksville Ohio Aug 17 Dep Ackrey who nearly murdered his twin in a duel fled into the woods and was captured at five after a nightlong chase in a Knoxdale area. He fought with knife and club, mortally wounded Backus before being overcome. Ackley lay unconscious as surgeons noted a severed carotid. Citizens fear retaliation if Gil dies.

Hicksville Ohio Dep Ackrey Knoxdale Backus Ackley

Topeka Snapshots Highlight Local News And Events

Local items report John F McManists in St Lola debt at twenty nine dollars for the Topeka Base Ball association. Snattinger returns from Salina and Ralph Van Houten joins a camping party in Vera. Senator Harris heads to Washington October 1, while the state board of charities meets at the insane asylum. A new juvenile publication The Topeka Herald debuts with Carl Henderson as editor. Probate actions send Douslan Reed and Edmonds to reform school. Dest Decorated wheels set for Floral parade prizes.

John F. McManists St. Lola Topeka Snattinger Salina Kansas Avenue Henry Stevenson Lyons County Brownfield Aiinneapolis Capitol Ralph van Houten Vera Dolman Douslan Reed Id Edmonds Reform School Topeka Herald Secretary of Inte Hamilton Bull Selis Greenapen Allen Selis St. Ananias Beust Kansas City Blues

Topeka News Briefs and Local Notices

Weekly items from Topeka include staff changes at the police and fire departments, a three-seated patrol tricycle, property purchases in Topeka, business shifts at the wholesale grocery and milling firms, an upcoming minstrel show, church events, a reform school death, and political notes on local editors and municipal committees.

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