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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1897

Page

11

Monetary Commission Letters Urge Harmony on Finance Plan

Indianapolis reports detail the Monetary Commission's push for a new financial system. Chairman TH Hanna cites extensive effort and travel costs, urging bankers and insurance men to support a planned, comprehensive framework. The letters stress unity, patience, and endorsement from business networks to advance a stable national money policy.

Monetary Commission Sod Insurance Maen Ind TH. Hanna Indianapolis Turace Congréss

Battle with bandits near Stein's Pass hits map area

Denver reports a Sunset Limited hold up near Stein's Pass Arizona. Five robbers opened fire as Wells Fargo guard Jennings killed the leader Cullen. Express pursuers stopped them. no express money stolen and no passengers hurt.

Denver el Wasd Tex San Simon Willcox Arie Southern Pacific Trai No Sunset Limited Stein's Pass N. ML Arizona bin Winchester Wells Jennings Rabber Cullen Wing Theater

Arizona Asks Home Rule for Electing Territorial Officers

Delegate Sraith of Arizona introduced a bill granting Arizona a home rule. It proposes election on the first Monday in November for governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, superintendent of public instruction, and supreme court justices. Remaining officers would stay appointed by the governor with council consent. Salary terms would follow existing law.

Washington Der Sraith Arizona Legislative Assembly Territory Supreme Court Territorial Council Unitedites Senate Rmith

Vandervoort seeds Texas G A R colony deeded land deal

Gen Paul Vandervoort reports from Dewinge Bridge Texas that he has closed a land deal with John and Shanehat Pesree for a G A R colony. He says at least 1000 colonists will move in early next year, following a model similar to a prior colony in Pitegeralt Go.

Paul Vandervoort Galveston Tex GA. R Tribune Dewinge Bridge Texas John Shanehat Pitegeralt

Fleishmann Dies After Stroke at Avondale Home

Charles Fleithmann, president of the Flasitaunn Yeast Co, died at his Avondale home at 4:30 p m after a paralytic stroke. He was a turf enthusiast and employer of famed jockey Ted Sloane.

Cincinnati Dec Charles Flethmann Avondale Flasitaunn Yeast Company Ted Sloane Mana Tide Lid West

Outlaw Quail Shipment Leads to Fine in Trial

Rolla Scofield admitted shipping 665 quails weighing 290 pounds to New York, birds killed out of season. He pled guilty before Justice Holt and paid a $15 fine. Report notes others may be similarly guilty and appeals for punishment. In Chicago, Elliott and Gilbert tied in a shooting contest with a near finish and a late bird misfire and a dramatic final pigeon drop.

Birds Elliott Gilbert Enterprise Rolla Scofield New York Holt Eaay Scofield Scofeld Chicago Western Park Grounds J. A. HR. Hillott Tursday Kansas City toMy

Rock Island Boxer Declares End to Championship Run

In a Milwaukee interview Bob Fitsimmons says his wife did not consent to a rematch with Corbett and that he will not fight again. He claims he has won the title fairly, is content, and plans to retire from prizefighting.

Rock Island Til Dev Bob Fitssimmons Milwaukee Dgr Dzada Corbett

Whitney's Syndicate Heads Vast Racing Firm

Wealthy New Yorker William Whitney is reported to lead a large syndicate with an extensive turf stable planned for 1906. He has denied joining the racing game, but recurring reports of major transactions, including recent purchases in Lexington, suggest there may be truth to the rumor.

New York Wiliam Whitney Lexington

High School Champions to Meet in Detroit on Christmas Day

Madison High School meets North Tonawanda High School at Detroit Athletic Club grounds on Christmas Day. Both teams are regarded as the eastern and western champions of their class. New York’s squad is coached by Frank Hinkes of Yale. December 25 event highlights a national high school football clash.

Detroit Madison Wis Leven North Tonawanda Fencin New York Frank Hinkes Yale

New Great South American Kidney Cure Offers Quick Relief

Relief in six hours using the New Great South American Kidney Cure promises rapid relief for bladder and kidney distress. It targets urinary passages and back pain, with claims of immediate relief from urine retention. Sold by General W. Stabsfeld and Sim Tre Company at 622 Kansas Avenue and 613 Kansas Avenue, Topeka.

Ir Almont Gen. W. Stabsfeld Kansas Avenue Sim Tre Company Gi Kansan Avenue Topeka Kun

Local Opera Season Promises Four Performances in Topeka

Topeka adds a busy entertainment slate with Columbia Opera Company to stage four operas in Christmas Week, led by Sanford H. Ricaby now with National Amusement. The Crawford theater hosts The Dazzler and The Widow Jones as Keene and Irwin companys perform, along with Hoyts A Hunch of Keys and stock company’s repertoire at Grand Opera House. The Black Troupe visits December 2 and 21, with Crawford noting limits to keep them in town.

Sanford H. Ricaby Corinne Company Crawford National Amusement Commpany Rilvaby Topeka Columbia Opera Company Columbia_ Opera company Andrew Coupany Thomas W. Keene Charles B. Hanford Crawford Theater Keene Shylock Marc Antony Julius Cackar Keene ii Mathree Widow Jones Rowley & Snow Filo Irwin Kansas City Flo Irwin May John J. McNally Misa Irwin Ada Lewis Rich & Hart Grand Opera House A. ¥. Pearson Stock Company Black Triby Kansas Thre Dianaeor Crawford

Attempt on the sultan's life at the Yaduz palace

The Athens correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports two soldiers in imperial service at the sultan's palace in the Yaduz attempted to kill the sultan. Attendants stopped them, the sultan's guards tortured the men for names, but both died without revealing any instigators.

London Athens The Daily Chronicle Yaduz Ktone

Fashionable circle narrows to the elect in New York society

New York reports a new leader who purports to trim society lists to a select few. Mrs. Edmund Baylies has long dominated invitations, and a revised list centers on prominent families and social leaders such as Astor, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Fish, and Warren.

New York Ward McAllister Maric Circle of Society Edmund Baylies FR. T. Wilden Iibridge T. Garry H.P. Belmont Harry Payne Wilmnes Almeric Hugh Paget Henry Clews James P. Kercechin Stuyvesant Fish We. Starr Atiller George H. Warren, Sr Luther Kountae Henry Slane August Belmont Ogden Goelet J. Flerpont Morean Levi FP. Morton Anna Bonds Josephine Johinson Mies Townsend Ward McAlister George L. Rives W. C. Schermerhart Maturin Livingston Cadwainder Jones W. Bayard Cutting Benjamin Welles

Linen mills brace for wage cuts amid southern competition

Reports from Lowell Lewiston and Manchester detail mill owners and agents weighing wage reductions and output curtailment as southern plants gain ground. Traders and workers debate impacts from Fall River wage cuts, with cautious optimism that New England mills may hold wages while adjusting production strategies.

Yall Lowell Mass Lewiston Auburn Fall River Wall River Manchester Geners Herman of Haverstraw Atmeeskeag Corporation Thik City New England

Union Pacific Advertises Fast Service To Western Cities

The Union Pacific touts fast travel to Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound via superior equipment and Pullman sleepers. For timetables fare rates and country descriptions contact City Ticket Agent Lewis and Depot Agent Fulton at the Cremerie Scott & Scott location in Kansas.

Union Pacific Kansas Colorado Wyoming Utah Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland Puget Sound Pullman Lewis

Furman Sells The Best $2.00 Shoe

Temple Arizona December 10 James Helmesley a young cattleman near Payat in Tonto basin was bitten by a skunk with hydrophobia. He awakened while the skunk had teeth in his nose and watching death. The skunk was choked and he fled for Chicago for Pasteur institute treatment. The Chicago cure has saved others from skunk bites in the basin though some failed with lyeni remedies.

Pasteur Institute Tonto Basin

Real Estate Transfers and A Running Boy Incident

Real estate transfers filed include CW Jewell to L L Roth for 105 dollars at 108 Crane Street Topeka and Edward J Downey to Barry Downey for 200 dollars on Madison Street in Pakehilds addition Topeka Other transfers list M Durein to Financial Association for 3115 Holliday Street and John Schilling to a partner for 250 dollars on Tenth Avenue West Topeka Also Calvin Hayes and Ira Scraper mortgage on 313 Mast Third Street Topeka Shawnee County transfers include part of northwest quarter of 6 12 16 Luther Nelits A wandering boy name Wille Strong age 11 was arrested near Union Pacific yards for runaway and held at Topeka police station after reporting from St Marys His parents notified and he remains held awaiting word from them He traveled with two fishermen from Capel Blake Ta to St Marys then Topeka The report ends with a sale notice for a drug product and stray lines.

Office of the Resister of Deeds CW. Jewell L. L. Roth Crane Street Topeka Kansas Edward J. Downey Bary Downey Madison Street Pakehild M. Durein Financial Association Holliday Street John Schilling Tenth Avenue West Calvin Hayes Ira Mast Third Street Katitna Shawnee County Luther Nelits Wille Strong Fieger Campbell Fast Union Pacific Stt. Marya Strone Capel Blake St. Marys Topeks

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