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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1897

Page

6

No Sympathy in Railroad Strike Support Says Firemen Leader

Vice President J J Hanrahan of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen told an audience in Cleveland that there will be no sympathetic strike by railroad workers in support of striking miners. He emphasized contracts bind employers and stressed continued aid to miners within those limits.

Cleveland Aus J. J. Hanrahan Brotherhood of Loco Motive Firemen Averen Hanraany Raisine Tiosey Mem Cura United States Canada Mexico

New Route to Klondike From Ottawa Lies Uncertain

Ottawa notes a new proposed route to the Klondike described by officials. A small mounted detachment may move from Alberta toward eastern slopes to reach the Klondike via the Nelson and Laird rivers and the Pelty river junction, totaling about 1370 miles. The plan differs from the Mackenzie route.

Ottawa Atlanta Alberta Umhlates Edminton Canadian Northwest Pees Cal Joe Laird Fells Lees

Pyramids Festal Day Parade and Open House

The Order of the Pyramids will hold an open house during Festival week and give a public entertainment on Wednesday. A large banker box 15 by 25 feet will be stretched across Kansas Avenue in front. The building front will be decorated with sand bantine. Troy will own the parade with allegorical figures featured.

Order of the Pyramids Kansas Avenue Ueir Olte Troy

Government Vessel Sold in Klondike Trade Sale

Washington reports the government disposed of the Tom Survey steamer Hasster Loday for 15400 after a bid exceeded the asking price. The auction followed a prior ad as efforts continue to provide vessels for the Klondike trade amid wariness of plans. Vanderbilt denies reports he will build Flame Bos mariae in Asheville. Blood Purifier and Blood Baker oppose a proposed decision, with medical cautions noted.

Woole Sam Washington Hasster Loday

Election Board Rules on Cross Party Nomination in Judge Race

The state election board ruled that members of one party may participate in another party’s convention and that the resulting nominations count for both parties. In the Sumner Bowhar district race, James A. Ray challenged McBride’s ballot placement, but the board favored McBride, saying Populists’ participation validly added him as both Populist and Democratic nominee. Ray was represented by Waters and Foeter. McBride defended by Judge Herrick and Stackve.

State Election Board James A. Ray Wellington W. T. McBride Sumner- Bowhar Cntire McBride Ray J. G. Waters Frank Foeter J. A. Herrick Stack Ve

Peasants Plan Seizure of Prince Colonna Estate

In Lazio near Rome crowds of seven hundred villagers with families moved toward Serrapecchio to seize and divide Prince Colonna's estate at Serrapecchio. A band led by a royal march played as authorities urged dispersal. Troops have been sent to curb further unrest.

Rome Lazio Marino Colonna Serrapecichio

Nebraska Wheat Crop Yields Record Harvest

Omaha August 24 Nebraska wheat crop threshed quality excellent and yield unprecedented at 45,100,000 bushels with an average around 20 bushels per acre. Corn yield projected near 250,000,000 bushels with 50 bushels per acre. oats show abundance similar to last year.

Omaha Nebraska South Seas

Brigadier General Trayes Arrested in New York

Joseph Hayes arrested for drunkenness is identified as Brigadier General Joseph Trayes, noted for a brilliant war record on Grant’s star. The report mentions his wartime associations with Star Pointer and Joe Patchen to Kate Springfield. A separate item notes a match race at Pointer Pines on October 1 with a $5 purse and two out of three heats.

New York Joseph Hayes Wil Joseph Trayes Grant Star Pointer Joe Patchen Kate Springfield Ave Board of Aericuiture

Mesmerist Hypnotism Exhibit Stopped by Chicago Police

In Chicago on August 24, police confronted a seven day hypnotic sleep exhibit led by a traveling professor. Samuel Bure, a young Punish barber, remained motionless as officers and detectives tested him with pinches and armpit squeezes. Chief Ripley halted the display, fearing possible death, while the mesmerist protested that the test served science.

Chicago Chicaso Chicase Ripley Samuel Bure Bure Kinley Burg Usley Burg Ileut. Serey California Maine

Comedian Coote Dies After Rehearsal With Reed

New York August 24 Charles Coote comedian died Sunday at his brother Hert Coote’s residence in his 20s He had rehearsed for The Wrong Mr Wright with Roland Reed and was expected to appear in Boston. In Constantinople an imperial decree commutes death sentences for Armenians involved in the Tokat massacre and assigns servitude in Tripoli and Barbary.

Coote Roland Reed New York Charles Coote Hert Coote Mr. Wright Mr. Code Boston Constantinop's Tokat Tripoli Barbary

Topeka Socials Highlight Visits and Guests Around Town

Social and personal notes from Topeka detail a gay crowd visiting Miss Mattie Bradshaw at Potwin for dancing and crafts for the Pall Mestival, with many locals and visitors named. Travelers include Jonathan Thomas, Hazel Baldwin, Helen Small, Edith Truex, and others, with notes on returns from Kansas City, Colorado, Chicago, and Newton.

Mattie Bradshaw Potwin Pearl McFarland Lillian McFarland Eleanor Work Pe Waters Sania Waters Lida Burgen May Lange Emily Allen Nannie Hopkins Lew Creham Otis Allen Dean Waters Carl Nellis Luther Nellis Robert Garver Paul Torrington Jonathan Thomas Alasee Baldwin Hazel Kansas City LC. White Colorado H. V. Hinckley Newton Mabel Knowles Helen Small Aitchison Gertrude Boughton Lawrence Topeka Edith Truex Chicago Elso Lilianeft Edith Goddard Maple Hill Olive Lewis Goddard Armour Institute W. W. Mills Charles Adams New York Adams Bros Jaccard's W. M. Gregory R. 5 Johnson E. H. Johnson Bernice McCornick J. M. Torrence Terre Haute Ind J. D. Smail Dell Atchison D. E. Palmer Blanche West Wameso Cands Adams Bros. Topeka Taneard’s Traver Minnesota South Dakota S. Greenabaum S. Hernheimer W. W. Bollard Osage City Bollard W. F. Havens Mary Havens Lafayette F. Omer A. J. Hungate Theodore Mueller New Mexico Oscar E. Knowles C. 5. Luening Wellington J. Spear Edgar Ned Ravenate W. B. Trowbridge Arkansas City

North Topeka Society Notes and Local Updates

North Topeka columns record short items from residents and visitors. Social notices mention Miss Grace Black leaving for Kingfisher Oklahoma and Miss Mollie Kimmerle’s return from Colorado while Mrs. Woodenc k of Wichita visits 28 Van Buren Street. Community life includes entertainment at Garfleld Park and discussions about chickens near the city, plus multiple travels among Topeka residents and guests of local homes.

Kimball Pte. Co J. M. Fitch Lawrence Unior Pacific Kan. Ave Postoffice Kan May Albright Kansas City Wm. Ryan Grace Black Kingfisher van Buren Street Efe King St. Joe Mich Chicago Vitascope Garfield Park Mollie Kimmerle Colorado Pater Soldier Creek Chia Kate F. King East Gorton Street Ates

Santa Fe Opernors Change Mr Fred Clark Transfer

Santa Fe opernors announce Mr Fred Clark, long night operator at Santa Pe Walier Falls, is transferred to Carbondale for a better position. Clark previously operated at Columbus and Kew, with earlier work in New Mexico. The notice ends with an unrelated line about hair care and Hall's Hair Renewer.

Santa Fe Opernors Fred Clark Santa Pe Walier Falls Carbondale Clark Columbus Kew New Mexico

Warrant for Jordan sparks police temper and pursuit

In Topeka Chief Henry M. Steele seeks to arrest Ben Jordan for keeping a gambling house after a Sunday scrap left George Bath injured. A warrant is issued for Jim Atterbridge as Steele vows to serve justice on those tied to Jordan's operation.

Henry M. Steele Poeor Ben Ene Jim Arterbridge Ben Jordan Jordan George Bath Wiker Chief Steele Henry Topeka Jordan Ieft Ae Steele Jordan’s Jess Atterbridge Young Atterbridge Steele Atterbridge

Dr MIntyre plan for gold fever

Chicago, Aug. 24 Rev Robert Mc Intyre a famed Methodist divine seeks a gold claim via proxy in the Yukon He names Edward Page Gaston a newspaper man explorer to undertake the Klondike quest Gaston would go at Mc Intyre’s expense if hurdles are cleared and the plan gains traction The minister says the trip would benefit a student and lecturer as well as the explorer and claimant remains unsettled for now

Chicago Robert McIntyre Denver Yukon Edward Page Gaston Hemenway Klondike Gaston

Foresters of America report growth at national gathering

Denver delegates from Foresters courts across the country opened the supreme court under Chief Ranger Lawrence J. Smith. Reports show 18,746 new members and 86 new courts in two years, totaling 1,257 courts and 134,492 members, with $71977 in insurance paid and $22,046 in treasury balance.

Denver Supreme Court of the Order Lawrence J. Smith Lowell Mass E. M. MccMartrie St. Louis Order of Foresters of America United States Supreme Body Treasury

Judge Terhune cites destitution of Indiana coal miners families

Lebanon Indiana August 24 Judge Thomas J Terhune the governor appointed commissioner reports eight thousand families in Indians mining districts are destitute unless relief is provided the result will be unimaginable Hundreds of men have not had a dollar in months He blames the operators saying they must be forced to adjust coal prices to pay reasonable wages to workers to end the miners troubles

Lebanon Ind Thomas J. Terhune Mount Terhune

License for foreign travelers eyed by Lima and Valparaiso

The Lima chamber of commerce weighs licensing foreign commercial travelers. Vesparaiso Chile municipality also considers similar action.US mine inspectors report New Mexico coal output 633,439 tons valued about 1.20 million and Indian Territory output 1,204,375 tons with coke 25,440. Mule attack injures reform school boy Charlie Chapman. Dr Hing’s New Discovery advertised for coughs and consumption with sample offered. Bold claims and drug ads appear throughout.

Chile Peru Lima Perm Galveston Pex NW. M Washington United States Indian Territory New Mexico

Daily Market Report Shows Wheat Slump and Cattle Sluggish

Market mood turned weak after Liverpool cables indicated declines in September and December wheat contracts. Corn and oats followed the global break with mixed recoveries, while hogs and cattle showed softer demand and tighter receipts, with Texas and western cattle steady to weak in spots. Kansas City pricing reflected light demand across wheat, corn, and oats, with eggs and dairy holding firmer as farmers weigh weather and storage pressures.

Eiverpool Tm Calles Mony St Louis Liverpool Bee Sylar Wlbecom Ote Mic Sac Uoeckiptn Cary Semu Mediaar S22 CDEN Mike From We iSic Zac Lésel Tember Pork Dee Tower Kansas City Aus Texas Missouri Kansas

Sugar and Coffe Market Notes from Topeka Aug 9

Grain provisions market report from the W. A. Michiel Commission notes sugar and coffee trends, London wheat and corn futures, and export estimates. It covers wheat and flour shipments, Chicago receipts, and commodity prices with futures for December wheat and December corn.

Range of Prices at W. A. Michael Peer

Range of prices at the W A Michael peer sale noted in the fragment includes bids and listings. The readable portion mentions west bisth area and various price points without clear context. Further details are unreadable in the supplied text.

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