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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1897

Page

8

Stockmen and Swine Breeders to Meet in Topeka

Annual assembly of the Stockmen and Swine Breeders Association will convene in Topeka for its eighth annual meeting January 10. Delegates will gather at the Throop Hotel for three days of program sessions with speakers from Kansas and Missouri. The event features discussions on hog production, breeding, disposal methods, dairy and stock topics, and exhibits. Prof Chas F Curtiss and other agriculture experts will present reports and addresses.

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LAWSCULT OVER A DRINK ENDS IN ARREST OF SALOON OWNER

Chicago December 2 Mrs Theresa Schaefer owner of a saloon at Oxide Avenue refused to sell a drink to William Raugett. He was arrested on warrants issued by Justice La Bay charging her with vindictiveness under state law. Raugett appears to be son in law of Mrs Schaefer. Authorities say family troubles sparked the dispute. The case involves a legal privilege on citizenship and a statute making it unlawful to refuse such service.

William Reugett Chicago Mra Theresa Schaefer Oxide Avenue William Raugett Justice la Bay Rausetr la Salle Mire Schaaffer Anoirenlor Ate Schuwelfer

Engine hits a stage at grade crossing in New Jersey

New York December reports 20 hurt at a Delaware Lackawanna and Western grade crossing near Frussale and Delawara New Jersey. Eight aboard crowded tied wagon observed. The engine struck the stage twice scattering passengers. Several severely injured with multiple fractures and head injuries. The stage party, employed by Woolthorn and Aldrich, rode from a nearby village.

New York Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Milmoad Frussale Delawara N. J Willem Crane Tally Willam Moran Charkes Wenkse Akult Woothorn Delkwana Iwir Stacy Gimpet Nurlivic France Woulder

Opera Week Opens at Crawford Theatre With La Mascotte

Local dramatic news reports the Columbia Opera company inaugurating at Crawford theater with La Mascotte. Advance sales are strong and a large audience is expected. Tomorrow night The Bohemian Girl is planned followed by other works and performances. Miss Ethel Balin, primadonna, previously with the Bastesians, headlines with a cast described as eratic. The Helden Comedy company begins an eight week run next week, with free admission for ladies on opening night. An unrelated testimonial about Reges lair Repewer appears at the end.

Columbia Opera Company Crawfor Theater Christains Aimee Aheht Said Pashe Giret Girote Ethel Balen Bastesians Ure Helden Comety Company Crawford Theater Wooterloo Lones Caye Reges Lair

Novelty for Gay Paree at Exposition Display

Reproduction of a postbellum scene titled A Neighbethood Curn Shucking will appear at the Nicholasville Exposition, exposing old-time Negroes, whiskey owners, and southern hubbub. H Deane plans a parlor show with a company of performers to back the plan.

Nicholasville Der Besi Deane

Waiting Men and Frontiers Critique in The Pioneer

The Pioneer harshly criticizes recent frontier fittings and operations on the Indian frontier. It blames commanders for failures in staff duties and readiness, cites blunders, and notes troops and sepoys fighting to hold lines as settlements and homesteads suffer destruction. Names like Sikhs and various detachments appear in the discussion.

Allahabad Dee. G Primeic Dave Tormmitar Vietorn Larhuan Duc Allstant Jones

Cat's Diamond Earrings Spark Feline Style in St Louis

Mrs Anita Comfort of Westminster Place St Louis decorates her big black cat with diamond screw earrings in its ears inspired by a San Francisco visit. The pet seldom leaves the house while the owner admires the glittering adornment and its novelty as a fashion statement. The note appears in a local item from Scott & Scott at 775 Kansas Avenue.

Anita Comfort St Louis St. Louis Dye Westminster Place Cremerie New Place Kansas Avenue Scott & Scott

Frick Offers 31500 and Guarantee for Des Moines Season

Des Moines Baseball president Sidney Frick arrived from Chicago with a Western league proposal for Des Moines to obtain a league franchise. He would guarantee to play the season and reserve the entire Grand Rapids squad of 30 players as part of the deal.

Des Moines Der Sidney F. Frick Grand Rapids Uhirty

WANTED TO FIGHT FITZ

The incident occurred last night at Haylin's theater when a crank claimed to be the champion and clashed with boxing fans. Martin Sultan and other men tried to calm him as police guarded the doorway and Bob Fitzsherioar refused to engage, promising to address the man's address and send a letter.

Chicago Martin Sultan Dibert Fuxsimmens Jotan Heena Bob Haylin's Wat Fitzsheioar Ritker

Marcus Daly Purchases Hamburg to Race Next Season

New York, Dec. 2 Marcus Daly announced after an interview that he bought Hamburg at the asking price and intends to race him next season in Daly's colors. Daly said the price paid was sufficient and he does not plan further purchases to boost the horse's prospects.

Hamburg New York Marcus Daly Giran Tad Nok

Madison Square Garden to Host Ten Lap Mile Race

York reports the Madison Square Garden track will be lengthened to ten laps for a Michael and Chase meet this Saturday. The banked track rises ten feet from the base at nearly 30 degrees, up from seven feet during the six day race. An investigation into the shortage will focus on the builder.

York Madison Square Garden Michael Chase L.A. W New York Eudie Jimmie Michel

Not a Rail in Kansas New Railway Lines Built This Year

The Railway Age reports that new railway lines built in the current year show higher earnings and better conditions than the six preceding years, but improvement started late, leaving rail development shy of expectations. California leads with 210 miles, while many states report no track laid. overall, the United States would have about 404 miles of completed railway at the year’s start.

Chicago California New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut Maryland Kangor Nebraska New Mexico Indian Territory Arizona Nevada Gwilltte United States

Cracker Prices Rise in Major U S Companies

The Times reports New York cracker makers led by American Biscuit, New York Biscuit, and United States Cracker announce a general price increase. The rise affects staple items and shows about a 30 percent bump in some grades, with the move marking the sharpest rise since the late war era.

New York Times Sng

New White House Rule Limits Public Access to Rooms

Washington December 23 A new rule will restrict visitors to the White House. No one may enter any reception room except the last room without a written permit from the president’s secretary. The East Room has long been open, but other rooms will be closed to tours under the new policy.

Washington White House

Grain rate reductions spread across east bound shipments

The Joint Trade Association agreed to lower inland and export wheat, corn, oats, and barley rates from Chicago eastbound effective January 1. Domestic and export corn shipments from Mississippi River eastward see a cut from 2 1 2 cents to 1 1 2 cents, with proportional export rates from all eastern points.

New York Chicago Chicana Mississippi River

To Stand Near Grant's Tomb New York Dec

The Soldiers and Sailors monument for New York will be placed at the tomb of General Grant. A commission on the memorial construction met near Riverside drive to discuss the site after hearing praise for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Curtis Fleck of Anaheim bought a bottle for personal use and praised its effects. 25 and 50 cent sizes are sold by druggists.

Union Pacific FA. Lewis C. Fulton Cremerie Ransom Avenue Scott Ayer Grant New York Dec. S General Grant Chiremont Riverside Drive Chamberlain Curtis Fleck Anaheim California Phttle

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