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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1897

Page

8

Bradley Martin Rival Delmonico Gala Shocks New York Society

Gotham society preps a lavish December night as Bradley Martin hosts a secretive ball at Delmonico's. The aim is to outshine the upcoming Astor festivities with $5000 to $60000 spent on dining rooms, wines, and entertainments. Public admission is reportedly barred after 8 o'clock.

New York Delmonico Gotham Havy Sbveey Ursia Prohastrax Paris Missonatre Ete Detmoniog Cate Bradley Martins Astors Astor

Rev Bristol Lectures After Special Washington Train Arrival

Rev. FM Bristol of Chicago keeps engaging lecture in Washington with a special train from Philadelphia. The journey took 42 minutes, a rapid arrival followed by enthusiastic remarks about Chamberlain's Colle Diarrhoea Remedy and a shared bottle among friends. The event drew attention at the depot and nearby venues as he spoke on the topic and promoted health products.

Bristol Chicago Washington Pa Dee Chicam Wilfch Tak Eleht Welk Sens Charters

Denver College Land Seeks 1200 Acres For Agriculture College

Denver state land board to meet in the state house to consider granting 1200 acres of land to the Agriculture College. The college has not yet received all allotted land. trustees had previously chosen 480 acres in Pueblo County pending board approval. State Land Agent Paddock and Gov. Adams weigh the board’s authorization versus the college’s exclusive selection.

Denver State Land Board State House Agriculture College Boyd Washington Pueblo County Paddock Adama Jaste Mre Sind Tin

Tammany Money Refused By Minister In Charity Row

New York December 27 Reverend James W Putnam pastor of Trinity Baptist Mission on East Pitty Nh wire refused charity from Tammany Hall. Dr D G Potter accuses Putnam of spying as his former assistant. Potter contends Standard Oil money, Rockefeller funds not acceptable to Putnam. Potter says Putnam refuses charity for self advertising and glory, a bid for attention.

Standard Oil New York James W. Pauteam Trinity Baptist

Miss Hippo Dies at Circus Winter Headquarters

Miss Hippo, a 25 year old elephant with the Sells Bros circus, died suddenly at winter headquarters in Columbus Ohio. She had served with the circus for 17 years. Her original purchase price was five thousand dollars, and she could be replaced for seven thousand dollars.

Columbus Miss Hippo Sells Bros.’ Circus Circus

Real estate transfers listed from Stilison & Bartholomew addition

Transfers recorded by Charles Patrick show unmarried Charles Patrick to Geo Miller at Mortis Avenue Stilison & Bartholomew addition. J C Attsina to Alexander Adame for $40. Quarter sections and lots described in Flosland BF and north Half of north half of south half of northeast quarter of northeast quarter of southwest quarter. Joseph Nocktowlelt and wife to Alexander Adltis for $1800. Mary Howard and husband to I Mellots 155 453 Isl 148 and Wi Eighth Avenue West Hornes whiliion. Anthony Bavirsow and wife to M Dr Millpavel 4 north half of north went half 22-33-17.

Charles Patrick Geo. Miller Mortis Avenue Stilison & Bartholomew's Cort J.C. Attsina Alexander Adame Darth Wert Flosland BF Pankey Louisa Hinilerahade Joseph Nocktowlelt Alexander Adltis Mary Howard Mellots Eighth Avenue West Horne Anthony Bavirsow M Dr. Millpavel

Holiday Excursion Rates Advertised by Union Pacific

The Union Pacific offers one fare for round trips to all points within 0 miles during the holiday period. Tickets go on sale December 4 5 and 31 and January 1 18. City Ticket Agent J C Fulton Depot Agent. A note of a travel desk and nearby address appears in the advert. BCOTT & SCOTT.

Union Pacific J.C. Fulton Reateurant Sou Bcott & Scott

Walcott Tracey Boxing Match Spurs Snowy City Boxing Promoters

In Chicago on December 27 joe Walcott the Barbados Black and Tommy Tracey prepare for a six round lightweight bout at 140 pounds. Promoters warn profits will be slim as limited rounds and a winter venue in a small hall reduce revenue. Managers take 10 percent of early brass receipts with prelim costs near 900. Both boxers stay lean training at Palos Park and Robby Sexterday rest days.

Chicago Joe Walcott Barbadoes Tommy Tracey Sorial Bulldinie Baines Em” O'Rourke Col Hopkins Walcott Tracey Swalcott Itoby Ince Palos Park

Topeka Shooters Set May Open Tournament For All

The Topeka Sportsmen's Association will hold a two part shoot. The New Year event remains as planned while a major May shoot opens to all. Western circuit changes shift the May date to after Mun Yana's circuit concludes bringing top contenders Parmalec Eliott and Gilbert to Topeka.

Topeka United States Topeka Sportsmen’s Association Meervnew Mun~ Yana Parmalec Eliott Gilbert

Verdant Prize Fighter Meets Young Griffo Unaware

San Francisco December 27 Young Griffo the prize fighter met Kin Starr in a stable on Golden Gate Avenue last night Starr was kept from being knocked out and later challenged Peter Jackson Griffo appeared unaware of Starrs identity New York December 27 McCoy discussed Chorneki fight but declined due to weight class issues American Shooter Abroad December 27 Cristenden Robinson plans a second European campaign sailing from New York to Liverpool and Monte Carlo by mid January Heavy Football Receipts Yale November 12 net receipts announce half the gate to Yale vs Harvard totaled 502 and expenses 7738

San Francisco Griffo Billy Starr Golden Crate Avenue New York Chorneki McCoy Joe Corbitt Maher Cristenden Robinson California Robinson Liverpool Be &T New Haven Yale University Football Association YaleFtarvard

President Fobyrnepe's Condition Stated Unconscious Hours

New York December 21 President Charles Fobyrnepe of Brookish baseball duties was unconscious for several hours today and semi conscious for much of the rest. Doctors report his condition shows silent improvement over yesterday. He passed a quiet night. Frost bite and related complaints noted but no pain.

Pregideat Byrse New Yor Presient Chas. Fobyrnepe

Not By Dickens Christmas Tale From A Topeka Lawyer

A bright young Topeka lawyer narrates a Christmas story set in Birnsett about a failed jewelry gift. He buys a hairpin for five dollars, the package is lost, a more expensive replacement costs six fifty, and he must explain the mishap in court while trying to avoid admitting deceit toward his lady friend. The tale ends with plans to settle a claim through a clerk and past office arrangements.

Topeka Birnsett Tva Tiu Mir

Noted New York clot removal trephining saves patient

In a landmark operation at the New York Post graduate Hospital, surgeons trephined the skull to relieve brain pressure from a clot formed after an apoplectic stroke. The patient, Henry Chevaliier, 38, recovered without complication, after the clot was drained and brain pressure reduced.

New York New York Post Graduate Hospital Jerus Henry Chevaliier M. Chyivallier M. Chevaliier Lefant Ite

Holiday Excursion Rates via Missouri Pacific

Holiday excursion fares apply for travel between stations within 20 miles on December 24, 28, 29 and January 1. Valid to January 4, one fare round trip with a minimum 50 cents. Also contains an advertisement for Casarets Candy Cathartic and a toy offer.

Missouri Pacific

Wrecks on the Big Muddy and Missouri River Tales

Missouri River commission reports steam boat wrecks along the channel from its mouth to Kansas City. It notes 27 percent huts lost, with numerous vessels damaged by snags and sands near St Joseph and Kansas City. A Saluda snagging incident near Rocheport in 1830 killed two crew and prompted later rescue actions. The piece recounts a Lexington tragedy when a hull exploded, killing Capt Belt and pilot Charles La Baree, and mentions displaced passengers adopted locally.

St. Louis Chittenden Missouri River Commission Missouri Kansas City Ube St. Joseph Rocheport Ber Hull St Louis Uip Cornell Blurrs Merman Lexington Belt Charles la Baree Peter Conrad Thomas Jefferson Ginasow Geo

Hot Springs in Darkness Halted City Lights Crisis

Hot Springs Arkansas faced an electric water crisis as the water and electric light companies warned the city mayor that lights and water would be cut off immediately. The city owes the companies and struggles to fund essential services while planning to use a creek for emergencies. Special church meetings are announced for Westminster Presbyterian and affiliated congregations with pastors listed for each evening December 1 to December 2 and a Sabbath morning communion on January 2 inviting communicants to read scripture verses.

Arkansas City Pilz Flot Springs Ark Westminster Presbyteria Hyntean Colles Suver Ai Waters A. M. Wynetets Christ Long Third Presbyterian Church Tersday W. Hi Cox God United Presbyterian Church J. Th First Presbyterian Church Childern BR. Smith Ouxfinct Presbyterian Church

Sheriff Cook Goes Hunting in Victory at Dover

Sheriff elect Porter S Cook and Tom Dorn return from a two day hunt near Dover where a bruised shoulder and other mishaps occurred. The report mentions positions and plans for deputies and notes public interest as Cook takes office. Ely Cream Balm is advertised as a cure for catarrh and offers sample mail order details accompanied by a hair growth product promotion.

Sheriff Cook Porter S. Cook Tom Dorn Buntine Dover Mr. Dorie Cook Mr. Doran

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