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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1897

Page

6

Charles Guild Premier at Heathen Queen Week Ceremonies

Charles Guild to serve as premier during the Heathen Queen Week with Mrs C B Sutton announcing the appointment. He will attend all public events, respond to Mayor Fellows at the keying ceremony, and close the week’s ceremonies. An attendant will accompany him in the royal carriage. Also advertised are Santa Fe excursion deals and De Witt’s Little Early Risers liver pills by G W Stansfield of Kansas Avenue.

Sutton Charles W. Guilld Guild Suld Fticheden Saturiy Southwest Santa Santa Fe Arkansas Artigans Ghiahama Texas Ares Great Southwest W. J. Hisck G. PB A. T SP. Ry Beka Kav de Witt G. W. Stanafeld Kansas Avenue

Topeka Socials Highlight Quiet Wedding And Gatherings

In Topeka and nearby towns social notes recount a large woolen unit hop with many attendees including Mrs. Crane, Mr. Hobbinsom, and numerous local residents. The week features visits by Topeka residents to Ottawa, Lawrence, and Ottawa, plus a quiet wedding at 206 Tyler Street for R. O. Weisman and Ethel Watson with few guests.

Schlatter Gets Her The Healer Marries the Ferris Wheel Man

Pittburgh Pa late 19th century reports that Iset Ferris widow of the Chicago wheel builder has married Prade Schlatter, the sister of Canne Palchi. Schlatter now runs a downtown hotel in Pittsburgh.

Schlatter Pittebure Iasily Iset Ferris Pittsbure Praode Schistten Canne Palchi

Stock population of Kansas rises with cattle swine and sheep gains

Secretary Coburn reports Kansas cattle total 2 156 472 with 7 percent year over year rise led by Dickenson Washington and Sedgwick counties. Swine reach 2 399 484, up 31 percent, best since 1885. Sheep up 22 percent to 222 703, largest since 1893. Meat value totals 7 789 608, led by Pottawatomie Greenwood Lyon Wa baunsee Butler Nemaha Miami. Horses and mules decline with horses 501 427 and mules 52 head. Kansas totals show nine and one third horses per mule.

Secrtary Coburn State Board of Agriculture Stake Board of Agriculture Kansas Dickinson Washington Sedgwick Cuttie Labette Greenwood Jewell Butler Pottawatomie Lyon Baunsee Sedewick

Railroad Y. M. C. A. secretary Burt in Chicago visit

F. Burt, railroad secretary of the international Y M C A, travels the Santa Fe system gathering data for President Ripley. He aims to establish railroad associations at division points from California to Kansas, meeting officials and employees to gauge interest and needs. A report will be submitted upon his return, with Santa Fe providing space and support for these associations to uplift morale and conduct.

Burt California Arizonaa New Mexico Texas Colorado Kansas Taime Mt. C. A Ripley Chichg Railroad Y. Mt. C. A Santa Fe Company Hipley Santa Fe Santa Fe Kiss

City Riders Ordered to Hold Heads High on Bicycles

District commissioners enforce a curtailment of crude handlebars as a public safety rule. An inspection of over 200 bicycles shows only six ram horn handlebars remaining. the rest have handlebars aligned with or above the saddle line, reflecting civic support for the policy.

Ranad D. C Treasury Department

Ten Thousand Head Disposed of ton Texas Man

The Wyoming sale, largest livestock deal here in years, saw T Cattle Company manager Cell Hunter sell 10 000 head to John Tinnin of Texts. The herd ranges northern Montana, value around 250 dollars. Patrolman A W Fowkes resigns, ending a tenure noted for party loyalty and service. He plans to take an appointment at Swift packing house in Kansas City with a higher salary.

Cheyenne Wyn Wyoming T. Cattle Company Cell Hunter John ‘Tinnin Montana Fowkes A. W. Fowkes True Blue Board of Police Commissioners Joeie Swift Packing House Kansas City Fawkes

Burkett and Paramore in cruelty case at Garfield Park

A. J. Paramore, Garfield park manager, faces cruelty charges after a horse incident at the park. The case, heard in Justice Chesney's court, was postponed pending defense. witnesses including F. O. Burkett and Chas. Scaifling testified about driving on grass and tying to a tree amid a park crowd.

A. J. Paramore Garfield Park Dan Wyatt Foster Humane Society Justice Chesney F. O. Burkett Chas. Scaifling North Topeka

A Ledge of Gold Near Mariposa County Reported

San Francisco aug 3 on a mining property in mariposa county rich gold discovery is said to have been made by owners described as prominent conservative men. The ledge of gold bearing ore is five feet wide with a hundred tons of rich ore in sight valued at about five thousand dollars.

San Francisco Mariposa County

Big Railway Deal Aims at Chicago Salt Lake Passenger Route

Omaha August 19 local railway circles report that negotiations among Milwaukee Rock Island and allied lines may yield a new through first class passenger service from Chicago to Salt Lake City. Route would run Milwaukee Chicago to Omaha Rock Island Omaha to Colorado Springs Colorado Midland to Grand Junction Rio Grande Western to Salt Lake City. The plan follows Union Pacific Northwestern through service and seeks competitive through travel. Milwaukee officials A C Bird George Heatford and Fred Nash studied the route from Omaha to Colorado Springs, secured favors from Colorado Midland and Rio Grande Western, awaiting WH Truesdale’s return to Chicago to finalize the deal.

Omaha Milwaukee Rock Island Chicago Colorado Springs Colorado Midland Grane Junction Rio Grande Western Grand Junction Salt Lake City Union Pacific Northwestern Chica Salt Lake Western A. C. Bird George H. Heatford Fred A. Nash Big Grande Western WH. Truesdale

Mass Meeting Planned by Relief Committees in Government Square

In Cincinnati on August 19 a joint meeting of the citizens relief committee for strikers and the chamber of commerce committee arranged a mass meeting at Government square. Rev. Dr. David N. Moore will preside and Rev. J. W. McGruder, Father Mackey, Bernard Bettman, General Michael Ryan, Thos Morrison, and others will speak.

Cincinnati Citizens’ Committee For the Chamber of Commerce Government Square David N. Moore Methodist Western Christian Advocate Divesson J. W. McGruder Father Mackey Bernard Bettman Michael Ryan Morrison

Gatling Guns a Bluff Opinion From President Ratchford

Columbus v 1 reports President Ratchford views the Pillsbury operators as bluffing when threatening to resume work with gatling guns. He argues they prefer bloodshed over negotiation, cannot build stockades or recruit nonunion labor, and public opinion will thwart their plans even if nonunion labor were available.

Columbus, v Pillsburs Pinkerton Tedford Ava Pittsburg

Alki brings in Yukon news from Dyea and Seattle

The Alki reports that several hundred men will winter at Dyea and head for the Yukon in spring. A well known Seattle man, Fowler, drowned at Skeguay, and his body was brought down on the Alki. Humboldt released and likely to sail for St Michaels tonight. North Fork and Mare Island in tow left San Francisco for St Att, with three passengers and heavy supplies.

Dyea Seattle Aus Dyca Dyes Yukon North Dwisht Fowler Seattle Skeguay Humboldt St. Michaels San Francisco North Fork Mare Island St. Attchnels

Kingston Steamer Sets Sail for Alaska with 69 Passengers

Aboard the City of Kingston from Tacoma on August 19 the steamer departed for Dyea and Skequay Alaska with 69 passengers aboard. The article notes crowds and enthusiasm as the vessel left port and expected passenger totals to rise to about 200 at Seattle.

Tacoma City of Kingston Dyea Skequay Alaska Seaty

Postmaster 48 Years Honored by Galway Townsmen

Galway Saratoga county New York citizens paid tribute to Patrick H Meehan retiring after 48 years as postmaster by presenting a clock. C C Shayne spoke recalling a 48 year old letter Meehan once handed him. Congratulatory letters arrived from Postmaster General Gary, ex Postmaster General Wanamaker and others.

Galway Patrick H. Meehan New York Saratoga County N. Y C. C. Shayne Meehan Gary John Wanamaker

North Topeka society notes and local updates

North Topeka items record social calls and visits in town and surrounding areas. Names include Mr Scott Myers Mr Behtiemen Mrs J C Smith Miss Myrtle Weber Miss Stella Sraith and Miss Mary Kerns with travel to Perry Osage City and New York noted. Activities cover repainting cropping plan croquet pricing and a church sewing society gathering. Local families including Burns Clarey and Davis are mentioned with trips to Colorado and Louisville. Local events include a Sunday school picnic at Garfield park and a Zither club meeting at 24 West Gordon street.

Leta Chamberlain Ottawa Reletta Wasson George Sharritt Colorado Wyoming Hessie Ayers Lawrence Mires Mamie Hambleton Ella Sewell Seneca Mabel Knowles CS. Short and Daughters Paw Paw Lake Michigan Islington Hotel Les Cheneaux Islands Mich Air Anderw Tanner Volney Tanner J.B. Johnson J. B. Johnson Madge Johnson Arthur Capper J. Crawford Frank PL Maclen A. M. Thompson New Mexico CS. Downing Thesd Ingus City Atchison Mabel Haven Kanes City Misa May Davis Kansas City M. A. Johnson John Bloomfield Geo. W. Smith California Anna Ampleby Garfield Park Mise Reeves Trinidad Peacock BrantsDeNeves Kanews City Mite Anta Binhat Burlinzame Vida Bush West Sixth Street O. G. Taymon Chirexo R. O. Weisman Treasury Department Ethel Watson Masberry North Topeke Tyler Street Ued Willams Madne Club P. 1. Boneger H. Samson Kan. Ave Postoffice W. H. Ausby North Side David Roller Miss Alive Menoken J. C. Smith Perry C.T Ella Alien Noun Pearl Train Claud Shields Winchester Lester Gordon Clarey Wamego Henry Lodge Si. Jackson Street Cutis van Buren Street Ladies’ Sewing Society German Baptist Church of Fred Grace Gordon Mary Kerns Congregational Church M. M. Campbell A. Arnold Indian Creek W. M. Pollum Horacek Nora Dora Bischof West Gordon Street J. N. Henry New York Saratoga Gloversville Massachusetts Kate Wallins and Daugters Katherine Mary South Nashvill Exposition Birmingham Ala Louisville Watkins Western Union

Colorado Summer promotion and coughing cure notice

Invalids and tourists are invited to write W J Black Santa Fe Route Topeka Kansas for a copy of A Colorado Summer. Reduced rates offered to travelers. There is a time for everything and the time to attend to a cold is when it starts. Don’t wait if you have consumption but prevent it with One Minute Cough Cure a remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat troubles. G W Stansfield 62 Kansas avenue.

the Savings and Loan Association of Tope A Kansas Avenue Monts Stanton Cary Ists Sime Win Macterran C. G Riakeeauey Porte EL. Copeiunigetfoey War Tilt W. Foes Liss J. Webt W. J. Black G. W. Stansfield

Lady Somerset Coming to Attend World Event in Canada

Lady Somerset has booked passage on the St Louis of the American line for October 2. She travels to Toronto and Buffalo for the World and National W C T U convention, staying until her son's budding political career and the British Woman's Temperance Union executive committee meet September 28 at Hast Nor caste keep her here.

St Louis London Aus Henry Somerset St. Louis Toronto Canada Buffalo N. Y

Farmers Will March Too in Pittsburg Sympathy Demonstration

About 200 farmers from Plum Creek and Wilkins township plan a sympathy march today starting at New Texas. They will move toward strikers camps at Plum Creek and Turtle Creek, accompanied by wagons of food and provisions. Speeches by leading farmers will conclude the event.

Pittsburg Plum Creek Wilkins Township New Texas Turtle Creek

Pingree's Men at Pingree Smith Shoe Factory Strike

Detroit August article reports Pingree Smith's shoe factory the sole union shop in the city halted work at noon with about 700 workers affected. The firm offers to arbitrate but workers say arbitration always favors management and seek higher pay on certain shoe grades.

Detroit Aus Pingree & Smith's

Wheat and grain markets show volatility in early trading

The report notes nervous opening in wheat with limited trades and a spike to 68 cents, corn and oats active with mixed demand, and livestock futures in Chicago steadier. Local receipts rise for hogs cattle and cattle markets show firmness amid shifting prices and outside buying.

Curb &T Si Sasso New York Minneapolis Liverpool Tember Ise BP Lions

Kansas City Livestock Mead Receipts Rise In Trade

Kansas City August 2 cattle receipts show a 3.0 to 4 row higher activity. Texas cattle dominate the supply with notable numbers of steers and heifers. Native cows and bulls modest demand with limited buyers. Prices and exact figures are unclear due to garbled text.

Kansas City Texas Math Weary

Market Notes on Hogs Wheat and Prices Across Regions

Report shows steady hog receipts and mixed grain futures with Kansas City and Chicago markets firm on wheat and corn. Prices for No 2 and No 7 grades noted. rain relief easing drought pressure, and December wheat futures showing gains in Liverpool and Chicago.

Kansas City HMAY Rholce Prairie Mew Limothy Seeamers Taaine Daley Itt Bggs Missouri Kanaan W. J. Michael Commission Payeks Liverpool Trentie Chiao Kansan Iverpool Bigremher Milmine Chicago Chicago: Crowd Have Been Tcked Inguiry This Morning. All Bought On Top Ena Tat Ag Om New York Raymond Baldwin, Farnum & Co Maling Metwe Nour Trin Northwestern Minheagwlin Igi Duluth Oere

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