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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
6
Recent social events in Topeka are detailed with numerous names, gatherings, and entertainments. The notice lists parties at private homes and clubs, including Miss Emilie, Miss Myrtie Da Rik, and Mr. James at St James, with musicales and dancing described, plus visits, travel plans, and attendees from surrounding areas.
A wedding in St Louis featured Miss Sarah Norton and Mr Marton Ward, with Miss Kelnow serving as secretary and treasurer for the Petre Cran legis foundry. Guests wore light gowns. reception followed with a supper. The couple will reside at 15 North Madison Street and host open house for friends.
Patchy local column lists names and events from North Topeka including Mrs McCormick, Miss Nellie Teteateberated, and CHief of Police Henry M L Steele. Also notes church gathering, travel plans, shop ads, a list of elected Starfordike workers, and state contrac tfor groceries at Dodge City.
In Frankfort Kentucky Governor remarks praise for men who defend themselves in danger saying any Kentuckian so acting deserves pardon. The note comes amid remissions and public reactions to personal safety and self defense issues.
San Francisco December 9 Spreckels Sugar purchases the King ranch in Monterey County for 900000 dollars. The funds will support the construction of a new sugar factory and ensure a steady supply of stores.
Edward Wilder and PL Bonebrake voice confidence in early project success. The Topeka Commercial Club envisions an auditorium in the coming year capable of seating several thousand, with plans to resume after year start. Citizens show keen interest, some prioritizing the auditorium over festive events if needed.
Edward Wilder of Santa Fe endorses building an auditorium in Topeka by fall with a $1,000 pledge. He argues the project will attract conventions, boost merchants, and extend business along Kansas Avenue toward the new bridge, inviting patrons to visit and potentially relocate families to the city.
Mr P J Bondbrake backs rapid construction to double Invent ments by erecting new buldizens and an auditorium. He argues new bridge, venue, and a thriving business street will transform the area from dives to a prosperous district, with work starting immediately after year’s start.
Citizens including Mr Honebroke discuss keeping Topeka's auditorium, urging community support to secure the venue by next year. Journal proposes merchants' shopping excursions fundraisers and 20 cent entertainments to boost attendance and finances.
Kansas City December 9 government investigators say the Mixewuel National Bank case will reveal how President Rieger and Cashier Covington used bank funds for private purposes. Ex‑accountant Moxey describes straw notes and payments to Oliver and Wright. defense ready but not yet filed. Trial slated for next April as new developments unfold.
Notice states a stock clearance sale for house goods and hot items, with limited stock and short duration. It mentions closing Friday and Saturday events, with specific references to new location on Kun Avenue and entities McBRAUCHLAN & CO and Scott & Scott handling proceedings. The readable content is fragmentary but conveys an orderly sale with limited availability.
The advertisement touts Mother Friend as easing nervousness cramps and nausea during confinement, shortening recovery time and improving safety for mother and child. It asserts users would not be without it and promises a strong recovery after birth. The Bradfield Regulator Co advertises the product in Atlanta with a price of 81.00 per bottle.
Bakers urge bankers to condemn express company practices and shift cash shipments to insured registered mail via the Walter States route. The closed meeting adopts a resolution discouraging cashing of express company drafts and favors a new money shipping method with insurance attached.
Washington DB reports Representative Jamee A. Towner of Minnesota defends annexation amid Hawaii vacation remarks. Bird Tawney offers views on Hawaii annexation and racial implications, claiming native Hawaiian women gain status while white women resist perceived threats to social order.
An article notes the high fame of Mrs Demen cia Bonnane a second time bride famed for beauty and photographic presence. It recalls her husband photographers Sarony and Sarony’s death and the subsequent marriage of Temio Rymans to Mrs Sarony, with the couple planning a Riviera winter retreat.
San Francisco dispatch reports a ceremonial invitation to the President for a Jubilee in California. Executive committeeman Kens promises a suitable location and preparations to welcome the distinguished guest, with plans to deliver a formal message upon the President's attendance.
The Peninsuland Oriental Steam Navigation Company Clyde, captained by Gordon, arrived overdue from Marwetler after a brutal hurricane in the Gulf of Lycoms with sails blown to shreds and storm seas forcing a 48 hour heave to. About fifty passengers were aboard.
Dozens of pool room cases were on the docket in the St Louis Police Court Wednesday morning following raids. Names and details mention raids, defendants, and continuances as officials handled the proceedings.
The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce passes resolutions opposing annexation. The statements argue that annexation would materially affect industry in the region, signaling a strong stance from local business leadership on the issue.
A chaotic notice from Vulportiee Indiana states on December 3 that dying atheist seeks Pagan Bob to speak at his funeral, involving Pervle Jol Baum a longtime county witness. The fragment mentions an execution plan and a move from Post Dunrborn in 185? with unclear details.
The Lohemians of Republic enunty organize a fraternal Watt in what is described as a classically national union. The Western Bohemian Fraternal Union of the ngpe organization names trustees for the entity. Officers include Fist tiongel Wexter Steos Capote and Vaclay tyeevak with curseralurtary Kromatka. Wichita Grin and Stock company incorporated with 1200 capital. directors ALS Wo Pesce and W.H Berth.
An advertisement from Whe Cremerie 726 Cames Scan OTT SCOT touts One Minute Cough Cure as a safe pleasant cure for colds bronchitis and lung troubles. It promises refunds if it fails and lists W Stansfield 622 Kan San Avenue and Cromerie SCOTT SCOTT as sources.
William Curtis hosted a dinner in Washington with ministers and Latin American leaders to discuss the Pan American exposition planned for Cayuga ishind near Niagra Falls in 1909. Attendees included all republics and Hawaii except Peru, plus Secretary Bliss and assistants Ades and Chridior.
Palo Alto and Berkeley librarians work on a scheme to reform copyright law by creating multiple national depositories in major cities. Senator Perking will introduce the bill in the Senate proposing additional depositories in Chicago Denver San Francisco and New Orleans as part of a broad library expansion.
Representatives of two Brent syndicates controlling the Cuban cattle trade have consolidated and plan large Texas and northern Mexican cattle purchases. J R Stable of Kansas City will lead this department. The Havana trade alone will require ten thousand head of cattle monthly for an indefinite period.
Boston druggist Newell Paine, owner of a drug store, was assaulted and robbed of $1,200 by an unknown man who demanded money with a threatening remark. Paine was struck with a revolver in the incident last night and lies senseless but is expected to recover.
Paris reports French warships Jean Bart Taley and Almer ordered for immediate dispatch to China. Separate item notes Missouri Kansas football debate, with soon to be adopted rules and a March contest in France, likely shaping the association’s constitution.
Philadelphia December 9 The First Baptist Church Camden will adopt new indivisible communion cups. Pastor Rev. J. W. Fil exhibited samples at last services. The church lists 600 communicants. British Secretary Dead. Osborne Me Kavanagh, third secretary of the British embassy, died in Washington today of typhoid fever. Miss Allie Hughes of Norfolk Va burned on face and neck. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve used for relief and healing. Market report describes December wheat price volatility and broad activity with futures and cash bids.
A fragmented late era market report lists cattle and hog receipts with quantities, price ranges, and regional notes. It covers Texas and western markets, notes slaughter and feeder activity, and includes sugar, coffee, cotton, and wheat prices with scattered futures and spot details.
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