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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes Honor Mrs Lorimer at Potwin Party

A large Topeka society gathering at 217 Greenwood Avenue Potwin honored Aunt Mine Prendls of Detroit Michigan. Guests included many local residents and several notable figures, with Miss Isabel Beck and Dr. Ben Alves winning prizes after games and a post event reception.

J.B. Lorimer Greenwood Avenue Potwin Mine Prendls Detroi Mich Indies Mira B. Toriindh A. P. Jetmor Dot. Konus Wear Willach G. W. Parkhurst Stesks JW Giepd DA Gray J. A. Pooler Hendenhod Ailen Sandregen Ik Frasier Sie Charles Hirod Smith Arthur Murphy Theresa Himsington Misa Nettle Clough Mariiret Mulvane Mien Madge Johnam Mie Glenna Croft Matty Inpeen Mies Kate Gunther Miss Eld Mise Artie Ewant Bliss Ike Lee Tredden Atlas Sentielt Misa Fleasier Wilson Frark Ewart Jnahahilvano Smal C.J. Browe Atte G. Wo Veale Mmre Rebert Delabay Knowles Mirece Lola Esila MaMation Misc FF Bilubert Mra. H.A Loveland San Pranche Cal Cards Dandut Lelor Amens Hove Pftsekt Mtr Drs. A Harmony Bike Na Crivie Mins Blahet Wilsus Mids Fenuiette Lord Mies Tescho Fascen Mie Marrest Jones Jie Witeon Seth Chane Tin Frost Dun Mammal Cunora Deittey Earl Tutmer Morean Beacherd Ben Johnson Bre J. A. Weihereil W. J. Crosby Mra J E Crowhy Libeary Ball Pebruses Frane Tittefeld Uemember Abo Fira Charfes Poodsmith Mrs Prank Fiolliday Mia Feabel Peck Mine Emily Tewksbury Mise “Margate Dudie Plex Mary Takin Mise Mibel Wils Buss Bowie West Amius Kate Gunther

Chicago to be center of vast Salvation Army social settlements

General Booth to direct Chicago inauguration of a city colony plan extending from the city to nearby counties. Army will house and supervise unemployed workers in shelters, later expanding to farms near Chicago to reduce charity reliance and train self sufficiency under Army supervision. Colonel Brewer to lead efforts with plans for relief depots and Chicago sociology conference chaired by President Harper.

Saucago Beb Coloonel Renner Smivathin Army Chicago Enshand William Booth Salvation Army Booth Spack Brewer Eather Albemarle Tha Teotucios Brewer Chlenze Astar Ommander Hoath-Tucker Cnesco Harper University of Chicago

Topeka Kansas Mutual Life Insurance record shown

A Kansas Mutual Life Insurance statement from Topeka highlights rapid growth over five years, with assets reaching 229 264 and life in force near nine trillion. It notes premiums, reserves with the state treasurer, and legal requirements for licensing and asset-liability safety, asserting trust and safety relative to other insurers.

Topeka Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company State Journal Superintendent of Insurance Kamins Tegerrt Preshtunt Davis Karina Arcuritins United States

Training Ship Ashore Near Lakar Sene GambIa

The Figaro reports training ship Moipumene run aground in a critical position near Lakar in Sene Gamb ia. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a cure for skin troubles including eczema and ulcers. G W Stansfield Kansas Avenue notes stock at 12 Kansas Avenue must be sold.

Paris the Figaro Moipumene Lakar Senegambia DeWitt G. W. Stansfield S12 Kansas Avenue

Robert Fitzsimmons Denies Signing for Corbett Bout

Robert Fitzsimmons denies signing new articles for the proposed fight with Jim Corbett. He says he attached his signature at Taylor's Hotel in Jersey City last December and Corbett signed the document. The papers relate to the March 17 meeting and the legality of the agreement under state law is in question.

New York Robert Fitzsimmon Corbett Taylors Hotel Jersey City Thin City Ae al Smith

Won't Get the Spiders Cleveland's President Won't Trade

Cleveland, Feb. 6. President Von Mor Ahe of the St Louis club left for home after a conference with President Robison. He sought player purchases and trades but Robison declined to weaken his team. The talks centered on Pendleton park case at Cin Sinnatl and market activity. Also noted: bids and records of boxers Corbet Fitzsimmons etc with brief career stats.

Cleveland von Mor Ahe St Louis Robison Pendleton Park Cin- Sinnatl Robben

California AC opens with three stars in February 23 card

San Francisco February 6 The California Athletic club announces three star clashes for February 23 opening night Jeffreys of Los Angeles seen as a rising heavyweight will face Stelsner or Van Buekirk Lan Agnew and Spider Keller settle their feud Billy Smith from Australia meets Henry Penpers in a main event card part of the club's opening program

California AC San Francisco California Athletic Club Annouces Fis Jeffreys Los Angeles Stelsner van Buekirk Lan Agnew Spider Keller Billy Smith Henry Penpers

High flyer Lieutenant Wise pilots kites to study enemy movements

Lieutenant Hugh D. Wise of the U S Army attached to the Ninth Infantry on Governors Island conducts kite experiments to lift a man for observing enemy movements. He recently rose 40 feet for five minutes in a staged ascent using four tandem kites, with soldiers guiding ropes and windlass.

Wise Hugh D. Wise U.S. A Ninth Infantry Governors Island New York Harbor Lawrence Hargrave Australia Captain Powell Scots Greys England

American Irish Historical Society Formed in Boston

A national association named the American Irish Historical Society was formed in Boston with Admiral Meade elected as its first president. The group aims to study American history, investigate Irish immigration, correct biased views, publish its findings, and organize local chapters across the United States. It seeks to present a factual account of Irish contributions to the nation.

New Historical Society Boston American Irish Historical Society Admiral Meade United States Republic Cnd Tinconnity Iocal Amrouvement

Fractured Parliament Hears Egypt Policy Debate

The Libre Perce and the Sournal report on the remnants of Sir Atlehte Eicka-Headh speaking in the House of Commons yesterday. They describe future British policy toward Egypt as facing a insulest challenge to France and tusuta amid evolving imperial tensions.

France Hussis Parl Atlehte Eicka Britain Egypt

Weather Indications Chicago Pet For Kansas

Weather note suggests partly cloudy conditions with a moderate coastal wind shift and no north winds. Advertisement for Pet collars and a laundry service appears interleaved with a line about Roger Bros and a Kansas avenue reference. The State Journal 1947.

Chicago Pet Roger Bros Kansas Ave The State Journal

North Topeka News Roundup and Social Notices

Ice Holcomb returns from Pueblo. Mrs Poccard improving. Mrs Klussmann better. Mr and Mrs Horace Eaton move to North Topeka. Church events include Good Shepherd service at 7:20 pm. Laure Radford to attend Worth League devotional. Frank Reese dies in Crantville. funeral tomorrow. Rev Chandler at Kansas Avenue M E church with morning and evening sermons. Second Presbyterian Ladies Aid staged world tour entertainment. Ellen Heartburg winner. J B Jeffers poorest traveler. Train scene by Ladies Aid with Miss Bertha Thidle as Pullman porter. proceeds about $12.

George Klussmann West Gordon Street Mitch Horace Eaton Valley Faux North Topeka Servnum Church of the Good Shepherd Laurent and Quincy Kansas Avenue St Frank Reese Crantville Heese W. G. Brooks Are Men's St. Mark's Church B and Harrison Streets T. E. Chandler Kansas Avenue M. E Loa. m Eyrworth Second Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Ellen Heartburg Veing Ure J. B Jeffers W. B. Kistler A.J. Arnold Bertha Thdle

Winnipeg Free Press reprints on Winnipes crew praise

The Field reproduces a Winnipeg Free Press article from January 16 praising the Winnipes crew. It claims the members are esteemed and likely to compete in the Henley Regatta, implying strong local pride and high expectations for the team.

Rinnipes Tandon Winnipeg Free Press Winnipes Henley

Auction of Bris property at Kansas Avenue in May

The 1847 Roger Bris property at MZ Kansas Ave is slated for auction this May. Details show upcoming sale at the site with confirmed ownership and location, inviting bidders to participate in the event.

Roger Bris Kansas Ave

Market Report From Chicago Barley Wheat Corn and Hogs

Chicago traders faced mixed signals as wheat futures showed limited gains amid weather concerns while corn and oats offered cautious support. Local receipts were light for corn and oats with May futures trading around lower to mid ranges. hog prices remained steady amid a cautious market tone.

Chicago Adame Sins Nexvalins Eenumaty Belug Tupurtel I Yeatertay Eeuin

Chicago Livestock Market and Kansas City Grain Report

Chicago markets show hogs steady with receipts 1807. Cattle led by steady hogs and strong sheep, with hog receipts at 200 yesterday. Kansas City reports wheat active with modest gains, oats slipping, rye steady, and hay unchanged. Provisions offered broadly with broker notes predicting May wheat spreads and mixed grain movement across markets.

Chicago Dax Itty Kansas City Steaay Priess Goodwin & Chuesberilss Topeka Grain Stock Exchange Secdne & Wi Inure Jaly Ste Bareau City Salen Newvier Goodwin & Chambertin Topeka Grain Ang Stock Exchange Western Union Union

Chicago Grain Markets and Trade Notes Summary

Chicago reports mixed grain trading with wheat and corn prices wavering. Market notes cite bids on oats and barley, with futures uncertain as traders digest reserves and domestic demand. Liverpool spot wheat quiet, corn steadier, and Chicago activity includes contracts and deliveries.

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