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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1897

Page

6

The Semi-Weekly Tribune Announces Twinkles Supplement

The New York Semi-Weekly Tribune offers a new 16 page colored serio comic pictorial supplement titled Twinkles each Friday. It includes cartoons portraits and humor. Subscribers remit $2 to The Tribune direct to receive Twinkles free for one year thus getting two papers for the price of one.

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Topeka Society World Highlights Local Parties and Guests

In Topeka a flurry of society events unfolds with Mrs. Sheldon entertaining guests after the Chanell program, and many ladies listed among the attendees. The week features whist evenings, library talks on European history, a grand chorus practice for the Creation, and assorted social visits by Mrs. Turner, Miss Barker of Lawrence, and other notable figures from nearby towns and states.

BE. Shellenhey Sheldon Copeland Mra . Overton W. Webb R. Hudson W. C. Smith Dan Cain JK. Cobbison Churiet Johntor C. Ko Lobdell Birn Georsy Hancock Palmer J. Gord J. Crockett WH. Morvis Mise Arto Mina Fovenond Horton Ka Merrienie Chm Histed B. Stidderd H. Moore Ute Eettibles Afra Sraith Fo Esabeleck Mira Margaret Line Biss Frane Littlefield Mikes Kate Gumther Lou Pron Emon W. Hi Carruth Lawrence Europe Elven Py Crandell Bend Dury Heald A. Downing J. Ro Hague Ivy Ani Thomas F. Doran Julis A. Chase W. RC. Finard Carruth Grace Cathedral cPocaben Apollo Boprand Sato Mra J. Falix J. A. Fale G. W. Miner Ming Pianta Find Tadece Walverine Griffin Fred Des Ker Wietoritie Mise Bertha Grasi Ison Margaret Budies Charles T. Meflabs Barker Court Pluwer W. Worth Nework Pvt. Cravens D. Henna Pauline

Island resort Cobb's Island doomed by sea action

Richmond Va February 10 Cobb's Island a famed summer resort and life saving station six miles off the Virginia coast appears doomed by the sea. A October storm wrecked the hotel and flooding and erosion have since submerged the island destroying the hotel church and many cottages. The life saving station remains and is within 500 feet of the receding shore. The funeral for G E Fish will be held tomorrow at 10 at the residence of his son in law W D McKinstry.

Fampus Sumner Richmond Cobb's Island Virginia Atlantic Ocean Te Iest Ife Eheroachime Sea Faves G. E. Fish W. D. McKinstry GM Western Avenue

British Forces Capture Bida in West Africa Campaign

A dispatch from Lager reports the Royal Niger Company expedition nearing Bida on the Niger’s western frontier. The Emir’s capital is said seized, with British troops advancing as plans for bombardment of Bild unfold, signaling the likely collapse of Fulah power and Britain’s territorial gains in Africa. The emir’s slave-raiding policy sparked the long conflict between Nupe leadership and the company.

Loren Africa Rouoces Saamat Bxla Bild George Goldie Royal Niger Companies Nupe Ismir Bide Bida Great Britain Mir of Niser Company

Strychnine in His Hat Fueled Ban Pranctice Rumor

Feb 10 report cites Frank Butter, styled as an Australian murder suspect, tied to Captain Somes of the Huntied Ship Alintahire. Authorities found white powders and concealed strychnine grains in Butler hat remnants, stirring fear of punishment and possible escape from justice.

Frank Butter Somes Alintahire Richart Paseme Thie Dalanden Castle Jones Huiler van Butler

ST PAULS PRESIDENT ILL IN CALIFORNIA CRITICAL

Reports from California indicate Muswell G. Miller president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad is gravely ill with aggravated pulmonary disease. Aller and Colonel William J Hole, both in Los Angeles, have been with him over a month seeking his recovery. Miller’s wife has joined him as his condition worsens.

Milynekes Wis California Muswell G. Miller Chicago, Milwaukee & @. Paul Aller Los Angeles Cali Wiliam J. Hole St Payrend Miller

Illinois Steel mills resume as rails ordered for six months

Chicago, Feb 10. Despite dissolution rumors, Gates of Illinois Steel says the firm has about 4 million dollars of rails on hand at 21.00, while the South Chicago mills run at full force for the first time in months and have orders to sustain production for over six months. All Illinois Steel mills will resume full force next week.

Chicago Atwel Ilinois Steel Company Tilinois-stedt Millis

Wanamaker Son Made Officer of French Legion Honor

Paris reports President Faure signed foreign appointments to the Legion of Honor naming Willman Dannat the American painter and Rodman Wanamaker as officers.

Paris Faure Hon Willman Dannat Rodman Wanamaker

Chronicle's Art Exhibit Drawings From Leading Papers

A San Francisco exhibition showcases drawings from major newspapers and artists to benefit the Chronicle's fund for the poor. The show, opening in February, features work from about 200 articles and papers contributed for the charitable purpose.

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Eugene P Ware to Read Poems at Fairland Event

Local notice says Eugene P Ware will read from his poems at the Fairland MLC entertainment next Thursday evening. Church services at Ladies' Library Hall Kansas Avenue between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets, 7 p.m. Rev F Bumpus to preach on The Source of Light and From Whence Cues.

H. Turner Phillis Nepanes Neb Towrke Gushre Club Alr Mradwin Kowles Martin George W. Crane Stover B. Brett P Lewis Painte Delle McArthur Edward Wilder California St. Loui Wil. Street Speaker Street Willian Magiit E. P. Brockett Neening Bowling Club Meil Stuseell Eugene P. Ware Fairland Ladies' Library Hall Kansas Avenus Bumpus

Fragmented Crowd Sizzling with Wages and Marriage News

A garbled clipping mixes social chatter and overheard remarks about wages marriage and sympathy. It references Mrs Mann Mary a former servant and a London origin speaker, plus mentions of an heiress and an accused gentleman. The piece also advertises Peerless Steam Laundry services and mineral water at West Seventh Avenue venues.

Agneta Park: A Dutch Co-op Village Near Delft

The Agneta Park cooperative community near Delft shows workers owning homes and parks with shared profits. Governed by three councils, it includes cottages, stores, halls, schools, and pensions, with taxed equity and education programs shaping workers into future leaders.

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Market Report from Chicago and Kansas City Markets

Wheat opened easier with fluctuating activity and mixed receipts led by Northwest and Minneapolis demand. Corn and oats showed steady to slightly lower moves, pork and hog futures slipped on weak hog prices, and cattle and sheep markets in Chicago and Kansas City remained mostly steady with varied feeder and stocker activity.

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Kansas City Produce Market Scrambled Grain Notes

Market bulletin from Goodwin & Chamberlin with grain and stock discussion. Wheat and corn futures, spot quotes, and calls for various contracts appear alongside commentary on sugar, cotton, and railroad stocks. Mentions Manhattan stock, railroad commission news, and Lincoln's Birthday observations.

Wheat market turmoil and mixed signals across cities

Reports from Chicago St Louis Kansas City and New York describe thin offerings driving advances in wheat while others note cash business and selling pressure. Prices show weak oats and corn with varied receipts and bearish elevator chatter amid expectations of higher demand and volatility.

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