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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1897

Page

6

Debut of Senor Rodriguez Sparks Central American Union Watch

Washington sees Senor Rodriguez, diplomat for the Greater Republic of Central America, stir a fierce debate over the new union of Nicaragua Honduras and El Salvador. The veteran diplomat, now in his fifties, has a long career from Managua childhood to public office and law, with a growing belief in a consolidated Latin republic.

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Social Notes From Topeka And Vicinity

In Topeka society news several locals host gatherings and entertain guests. Mrs Arthur Murphy and Mrs W West hosted a whist afternoon with Mrs Blood Smith Miss Peek and others at the Murphy home after an opera. The Capper home and other households hosted visitors and small informal gatherings as residents traveled to and from Leavenworth Omaha and Chicago. A Twentieth Century charity drive funds clothing for a needy family, and various socials, card parties, and visits to friends are noted, with names, places, and travel mentioned throughout.

Arthur Murphy Woon. West Mra. Murphy Charles Blood Smith Misa Isabe Peek Mise Una McPudden Afise Lee Teddy Min Arthur Capper Tewkabury W. W. Webb Copeland M. Merriam St. Joseph, Moe Tomerrove Carl Weldling Maple Hill A.D Wilson Eleanor Withern Chicago Will Taylor Omaha Mrf Hamilton Exter Olive Small Sedalia Welle Hall Mary Lakin Mies Hurd Nfamblefame Will Robinson Leavenworth Mert Robinson Ollie Cerien Teachel Peek Prank Wear Si Woodlawn Avenue Frank Lewta Philadelphia G. W. Closxon Lincoln Neb J. E. Johnson A. M. Flory W. If. Bastmah F. Longwecker Empyiris Mise Evana Shafer Carl Ballweg Emori Wer Hustes A. L. Bennett A. T. Thompson Kanain City Siser H. . Nickerson Mexico Mina Bird ‘Temme Kansas City RD Johnson Colorado Tyler A. J. Gri J. McLeveland Carbon- Gate Dire Churchill Dodge City Mire Norman Wear Belle Hall Small Anna ‘Crane Mra Poindexter Hungry Dozen Belle Ettinger Mirrow Occidental Whist Club John Bradley

Senate Ultimatum on Armor Plate Pricing

Washington on February 3 the senate committee on naval affairs set forth the report from its armor plate inquiry. It will recommend the secretary of the navy be barred from paying more than a per ton price and propose a 1.5 million dollar appropriation to fund a pistol program if manufacturers reject the price.

Washington Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Secretary of the Navy

Another Receiver Appointed In Hamilton Printing Case

Judge appoints Chas. T. Spencer receiver for Hamilton Printing Co on Sears stock dispute. Court records show prior receivership and disbursements totaling around $4,900 with a remaining balance about $2,400. Spencer’s bond for $3,500 was approved to safeguard Sears’ interests and potential reversals.

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Archeologist Moorehead Receives Rare Manuscript Item

Warren K Moorehead of Ohio State University has received a rare artifact from J T Griffith dated September 2, one of only five known in the world. The item is described as an Aztec manuscript from Columbus Ohio.

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Bank Arrangement in Freeport Stirs Financial Woes

Freeport UK February 8 Farmers and Merchants Bank arrange with One National Bank to honor deposits. The tank and hardware firm WAL Thompson warns of liquidation as lines of three coated tar steel ware are sold at cost.

Freeport Bank Freeport Ely Sr WAL Thompson Hardware Company

Through a Window at the Central Home of Rest

In a sobering scene at the Central Home of Rest men share life stories. Jon Rogers speaks of a long hardship tale, including a wife and child, desertion, and a return to seek the child. A former Ohio job loss drives the speaker to confront the child's existence and a possible future, revealing a man haunted by past mistakes and hope for reconciliation.

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Chicago rumor sheet mentions sixth wife of local figure

Fragmentary notes from Chicago discuss a prominent man and his sixth wife, with unclear references to marriage certificates and personal associations. The terse lines hint at social gossip about relationships and names, but details and clarity are limited.

Barnes Kans Rejoices Over Regent Appointment

Citizens of Barnes celebrate the appointment of William Rogers as regent of the state university with a torchlight procession and decorated houses. Local laundry Peerless Steam Laundry advertises shirt laundering to look like new.

Rodgers Barnes Kan William Rogers The State University Bunting and Tiege Peerless West Sth. St

Wheat and corn prices on Chicago market report

Chicago market notes February wheat eased from prior levels amid limited stocks abroad, with May and other contracts trading near steady to slightly higher. Corn and oats held steady amid light trade, pork and hog futures firm on a strong bacon market, while cattle and sheep receipts and shipments posted varied activity.

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Market reports and mixed grain and cattle prices

The report notes steady market conditions for native cattle and steers with mixed prices for stockers and feeders, lambs and mutton also listed. It cites shipments, strong opening and steady closing, plus European cable news and U S market commentary from the New York grain and stock exchange scene dated Feb. 9.

Texas GSIG Recdipte Goodwin & Chamberite Larokern Sucessors Topeks Grain and Stock Exchange New York Baches Washington Brichter Friends of Rock Island

Market News from Chicago and New York

In session yesterday a broad market summary shows wheat and corn movements with mixed signals and several mentions of bears and rallies. Reports note bearish tendencies in Chicago while Philadelphia and New York reflect ongoing price activity and occasional demand shifts across grains, cattle, and sugar.

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