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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1897

Page

8

President McKinley Attends Epworth Memorial Church

President McKinley attends morning services at Epworth Memorial A. E. church in Clevening with a pew, chats briefly with attendees, then goes to Senator Hanna’s home. An afternoon quiet and a Hanna dinner follow with guests including Senator and Mrs Hanna, Secretary Alger and wife, and others. Hanna clarifies his name is Glowmere, not Winder Mere as reported.

Clevening Aue Premaent McKinley Epworth Memorial A. E. Church James F. Aherea Rhodes Waldeccher Pickard

Cleveland's Gift to Washington and Lee University

Richmond Va October 20 Ex Post Master General Wilson now president of Washington University at Lexington has received a $1000 check through President Cleveland for the institution. The donor's name may remain secret though it is certain Mrs Cleveland knew it. Cleveland believed Wilson could better render patriotic service to the young men in that role than in any other position.

Richmond Wilson The Washington University Lexington Cleveland Saya Rayet Mrr Clevelana Kmewlt SGU Trobert E. Lee

Pigpens In The City Raise Health Alarm In Topeka

A Topeka resident protests unsanitary pig pens in alleys near King Clay and Twelfth Streets. The letter to The State Journal urges health board action to prevent typhoid outbreaks from night carted waste and lingering stench.

Topeka King and Clay Streets Kitter The State Journal Board of Health Clay and Buchanan King and Twelfth Streets

St Paul and Grand Rapids Split Exhibition Games

In a doubleheader St Paul defeated Grand Rapids as both teams posted wins. Earlier reports describe Boston like batting by players from St Paul with scoring details and mixed performances from Grand Rapids. The day also notes umpire incidents in Columbus and a crowd confrontation during a late game, with scattered box scores across several cities.

BY. Paul Grand Rapids St. Paul Rale Dai Densee Grandiis Hagerman Brady Pear Buatterton L Jllimbis Foreman Retteer Ghd Buckley Sillwaukes Holdy Wed

Suspensiones on Racing Circuit Riders for Fee Defaults

Several professionals from the Keneas division racing circuit have been suspended by the national racing board for non payment of fees. Named riders include Lt. Boyum of Minneapolis E Stade of St. Louis H W Lindinge of Grand It s lhod Nebraska and George D Bartel of To peke. Chairman Mott ordered the ban pending settlement.

Ast Keneas National Racing Board Lt. Boyum Minneapolis E. Stade St. Louie H. W. Lindinge Grand Its. Lhod Neb George D. Bartel Topeke Mott

Lawful book exchange plan stated by state agents

John auorn representing Scott Foresman Paley Printing and J S Parks said the law requires exchanging new books for books now in use when the school board presents them. He instructed state agents to follow the law and exchange books, aiming to make the plan a success for the companies he represents.

John Auorn Scott, Foresman & Co Paley Printing Company J. S. Parks Partnee W. R. Spilman & Co Manhattan Chool Board Alford Atte Achoss Book Commission Promptiz

City water deal may settle 1901 purchase dispute

Topeka city and the Water Company edge toward a settlement over the 1901 franchise expiration. President Street returns from vacation with a proposal to remove obstacles to the city buying the plant at actual value. Council members seek a compromise to protect city and company rights while Chesney Park’s fire hydrant needs prompt water service and extended mains are anticipated.

Oitty President Street Topeka Water Company Mi 8 Journal Topeka Water Company Thema I NF Warner Chesney Park

Populist circular criticizes fusion with Democrats and Republicans

A circulated Populist reply attacks fusion with either major party. It claims W. Benninewn served the Republican state committee for two Kansas campaigns and accuses party figures of loyalty while urging controlling tactics. The letter describes coercive tactics to silence dissent and secure loyalty among nonoffice holders.

W. . Benninewn Republican State Committee Kansas J. Mack Love Watson Stryker Justice Allen Mice Boy Simpson Medicine Lodge Mark Hansa Coure Clemens Annie Diges Chuck

Boundary disputes cooled by Northwest Territory surveyor

Dominion surveyor for the Northwest Territory Mr Duitvie warns against visiting the Klondike area. He denies boundary differences between Canada and the United States and outlines a long mining zone across Alaska Northwest Territory and British Columbia. He notes a nine month winter and extreme cold but predicts future mining activity in quartz and placer.

Wash Ns. A Klondike Duitvie Dominion Northwest Territory Canada United States British Columbia Cariboo Cuassair Tenlin Lake Hootalinqua River Stewart River Indian Creek Troondike Sixty Mile Forty Mile American Creek Seventy Mile Birch Creek Alnaska

Salvation Army Meet on Kansas Avenue Divides Topeka Street Scene

Ensign Hawk leads Salvation Army as crowds donate to a drum head fundraiser outside the National Hotel in Topeka. The group plans further meetings on Kansas Avenue, marching with drums and banners, while police do not intervene as they anticipate possible arrest over sidewalk preaching.

Salvation Army Kansas Ave Naonal Ensign Hawk Pels Hawk Norton City Hall Kansas Avenue Fifth Sixth Topeka

Debs Weak Points Highlighted by Union Leader

Chicago report recounts President Prescott of the International Typographical Union recounting Debs in Indianapolis. He recalls an incident with a crying child and a ten dollar bill, portraying Debs as unsuited for business and ill at ease in practical matters.

Chicago Eugene V. Debs Prescott International Typographical Union Social Commonwealth Indianapolis Debs

Women authors barred by Baltimore library action

Washington August 30. Bernard C Steiner librarian in Baltimore places withdrawn from circulation notes on four well known women writers Bertha M Clay Ann Stevens Dora Russell and Aire N Southworth saying their works are harmful or immoral Mrs Southworth longtime Washington resident responds that reader letters prove her appeal endures with her readers.

Baltimore Winona Washington Enoch Pratt Bernard C. Steiner Bertha M. Clay Ann Stevens Dora Russell Aire N. Southworth

Abbe Eyraud Re-elected in Brest District

After a disputed election ruled invalid due to clerical influence, Abbe Eyraud a Christian Socialist and Republican wins re election in Brest Third district by a large majority. A social entertainment and dance hosted by Capital Lodge No 7 D of H at 40 Kansas Avenue on Monday evening invites all, admission 16 cents.

Brest Eyraud Chamber of Deputes Capital Lodge No. 7 D. of H Kansas Avenue

Castoria Entry Improvised Phrase Confuses Readers

A fragmented OCR snippet contains duplicated words and unclear phrasing about castoria. The readable portion hints at an unrelated simile reference and lacks coherent context or identifiable events. No clear persons organizations places or dates are present in the legible text.

Fancy Silks and Velvets Offered At Great Prices

Local shop advertises a wide silk and velvet selection with prices from 75 cents to 1.75 a yard. Features include Fancy Silks at 1.00, Pancy Taffstay Ombre effecta and Da Londes Silks, Roman Stripes, Taffetas, Sunset Strips, Illuminated Gros Grains, Seeded Gros Grains, Black Satins, and Pisid Silks with Plaid Taffstas Plaid Popsins.

Lace and Embroidery Remnant Prices in Yardage

Remnants of lace and embroidery offered at varying prices per yard. Swiss Hamburg Nainsook and Valenciennes lace remnants advertised with widths from up to 12 inches, featuring silk laces, Torchons, and net top Valenciennes in multiple colors.

Valenciennes

Inley’s Regiment and Hayes McKinley Reunion Highlight Aug Day

Fremont Ohio reports September events with President McKinley expected. Ensign Smith and Miss Hayes wedding scheduled September 1 along with the Hayes McKinley regimental reunion. The Twenty third Ohio regiments officers include two presidents and a supreme court justice among notable leaders. Details cover West Virginia campaigns and notable promotions within the unit. Erastus Corning of Albany dies at age seventy-two after wealth and charity forming his legacy.

United States R. B. Hayra William McKinley Supreme Court of the Congress James TL. Botsworth Scarmman Geo. W. Hicks New York McKinney Leutenant West Virginis South Mountain Antietam Cedar Creek Sheridan Winchester

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