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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1896

Page

3

iAY OF JUBILEE HUTCHINSON CONTEST DATES SET

The Hutchinson Jubilee executive committee fixed May 24 27 28 and 31 for the Jubilee musical contest with prizes totaling 1500 entries are being made. Classes include chorus of city residents and a range of solo and ensemble events with top prizes up to 500 and 200 for various categories.

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Wind Storm Rips Through City Causing Damage

A fierce west wind battered the city and nearby regions, reaching up to 64 miles per hour. Telegraph and telephone wires were downed, vehicles were overturned, and minor structural damage occurred as the storm progressed from last evening into today. Reports from Iowa Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan described similar high winds disrupting service over the past 24 hours.

Cleveland Chicago Iowa Inois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan

Mystic Brotherhood Branch Organized in Armourdals

A branch of The Mystic Brotherhood has been organized in Armourdals with G. D. Coates elected president. The club aims to secure resubmission and plans to begin activities soon, led by members who will pursue their stated objectives.

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Lawyer Sam Kimble Seeks Democratic Convention Delegacy

Lawyer Sam Kimble of Manhattan seeks to be a delegate from the Fifth district to the national Democratic convention. T. E Bowman will address mothers on kindergarten topics at Polk Street Kindergarten on Wednesday February 12 at 3. Mothers and friends invited. State Bank Commissioner Breidenthal, in Kansas City yesterday, expects no receiver for the defunct Kansas City Bank. Judge D. M. Valentine yesterday concluded a lecture series on wills at the state university. Representative Ball hosts an appellate court session. W. E. Nelson of the Smith Center Pioneer travels for a life insurance firm but returns to Kansas to focus on the Seventh Cerbiter Meeting. The Republican congressional committee for the eleventh district plans to meet at Hutchinson on Saturday, February 15 to set the date for the congressional convention to renominate Congressman Chester I. Long or his successor.

Sam Kimble Manhattan The Nations Democratic Convention T. E Bowman Polk Street Fourth State Bank Breidenthal Kausas City Yeaterday Kansas City Kutl D. M. Valantine State University Morthero Department Representative Ball W. E. Nelson Smith Center Pioneer Topeka Ma Nalson North Anhce Company Inez Becays Kansas Repubiicas Congregsional Committee Elveeth Hutchies Chester I. Long

Train Schedule From Topeka to Wichita and Beyond

Schedule notes a Wichita bound train leaving Topeka at 1 40 p m arriving Wichita 4 40 p m with through service via Hook Island. Another train departs Topeka 10 50 p m arriving Wichita 12 30 a m with through sleepers on eight trains. Call local City Passenger Agent for details.

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Cooley Demands $2400 Grievance Faces Browns Star

Dick Cooley, star left fielder for the St Louis Browns, has refused to sign at the offered pay, valuing himself at 2400 dollars. Breitenstein’s Washington appearance stirs talk of a possible move to Baltimore. The Derby winner derby and bicycle news mix with pricing and gadget chatter from New York and New Orleans as Bah.

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Light Weight Prize Fight Ends In Draw In St Louis Area

In St Joseph Missouri on February 11 two lightWeights Laexando Imboden of Omaha and Clyde Bowser of Kansas City fought for 500 a side. The bout ended in a draw after the twelfth round. Both fighters were taken to the hospital semi conscious. The Journal reports chaotic scenes as the crowd dispersed.

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Depew's Dainty Dinner With Roses In City Home

Chauncey M. Depew hosted a 24 guest dinner at his West Fifty fourth Street residence. The decorated rooms featured a red rose theme, Persian lamps and white lilacs with blue and gold music room tones. An orchestra performed in a screened hall behind the mandali, while the library and other rooms echoed the color scheme.

New York Chauncey M. Depew West Fifty-fourth Street San Domingo Méhogany Depaw Mandali Orchestra

Parks and Palisades Bill Receives Final Passage

The Hudson Palisades preservation bill moves toward signing by Governor Morray. It seeks to buy the palisade region and establish a vocational park with fortifications. Other items note a $100 reward offered for Eph Hayden, the Valley Falls murder suspect, amid local political intrigue and contested reports.

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Two Dead After Central Illinois Collision

Two mixed freight and passenger trains on the Ili nola Central collided at Dongola Illinois this morning. Five men were killed including engineer Huntington baggage Armstrong wireman Anderson fireman Adams and brakeman McLean. Superintendent Baker and Trainmaster Beverington are at the wreck. The crash stemmed from the passenger train failing to wait for the freight at a siding as ordered.

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Negative vote stance on silver substitute and related measures

Washington dispatches report Congressman Kirkpatrick outlining a negative position on the Senate silver substitute. He explains he would vote against concurring in the Senate substitute and against the House bill becoming law. He advocates restricting coinage and a cautious approach to silver while supporting limited circulation of silver dollars and possible currency reforms. The piece also notes local Kansas agricultural station funding and two Grand Army of the Republic cannon and cannon balls gifts to posts at Cloverdale and Parsons for veterans' graves.

Stilts Journal Waterxores Kirkpatrick Senate House Hirkpatrick Lum Secretary of the Treasury Eep Druty Independens Gertinr Imlovs Sam Luin Mexico

Peabody Kansas Station to Reopen if Bill Passes

From Teapondeat Wasixoros Feb 11 the Peabody Kansas station may reopen if Congresswoman Curtis bill becomes law. The measure would grant 10000 dollars for two years to run the station and authorize the agriculture secretary to oversee the project in cooperation with the Kansas state board of agriculture. The secretary would appoint a superintendent and necessary staff to sustain operations.

State Journal

Father hides three children in freight car to save fare

Tecumseh man Joseph Love attempted to move to Clinton Oklahoma with his wife and three children by packing them into a Santa Fe box car. Police learned of the plan and Love released the children after opening the box. He explained poverty and chartered the car but could not buy three extra tickets. The mother and three children rode the passenger train while Love followed with the freight car. Admission prices for tonight and tomorrow were listed.

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Train Schedules To Wichita From Topeka And A Lecture

The notice lists rail services Wichita via Great Hook route from Topeka with arrival times 6 43 p m and a night train leaving Topeka at 10 50 p m arriving Wichita 4 a m Sleeper cars are available. Also mentions a lecture by Bishop Vincent at Martin M E church tomorrow Feb 12 at 8 o clock on The other Boy and His Friends Admittance 25 cents and dance tickets 73 cents with limited seats left for tonight and tomorrow.

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Todays Market Report Chicago Wheat and Livestock Slump

In Chicago today wheat eased amid Europe export concerns and Liverpool market talk. May prices opened steady then declined. corn and oats fell as general weakness spread. Livestock prices weakened with lower hog and cattle values. receipts and shipments noted, reflecting a broader market downturn.

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Market Roundup and Receipts Across Texas and Chicago

Texas steers and cows firm and lower against futures while shipments and receipts rise in Kansas City and Chicago. Analysts note improved demand abroad with European purchases and hogs, sheep, and cattle showing mixed strength as markets tighten ahead of Lincoln's birthday trading and futures reflect cautious sentiment.

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