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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1897
Page
6
Miss Kerr, a professional corset expert for CHICAGO CORSET CO., visits Topeka as sole agent of the Kabo line. She offers free guidance on correct size and shape for health and comfort, with no purchase obligation, as The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. hosts the session.
Fragmented dispatch notes Fiavena Col Marereve advising on an entrenchment between Spanish troops near Arroyo Atmonco to Cleo Avila. General Gomez and Gen Gore are mentioned with a wounded status. Teves allegedly assumes command of the insurgent forces as Carillo’s fate remains unclear.
A terse Jefferson City dispatch describes a violent incident near the town, noting a severely injured man with no chance of recovery. Medical staff are quoted regarding the gravity of his condition, and officials reference the event as a notable medical concern in the area.
In Cayton, near the county seat, two men known as Cottonhead and Sam Poster federal were hanged. Peter Schmidt aged 19 was hanged, Sam Foster pursued him to death. Bertram Atwater of St Louis was shot January 22. Special Stock Agent Appointed in Kansas to inspect cattle and issue permits for quarantine and feed lines. Kansas City reports a surge in demand for feed and fodder.
Kansas City February 3 Frank James will attend the funeral of General Shelby Melott of St Louis yesterday sent team up as far as Independence from Whenes he went out to Binglewood to visit his father in law Major Halston General Shelby had governor friend Mercury ardent admirer than Frank Jared who now comes to follow him to this graveyard
A wholesale paint manufactory, Pe Co 16 Anderson, was destroyed by a fire causing substantial losses. Prominent ads note Electric Bitters as a remedy for various ailments, praising its tonic and health benefits. A guest orator delivered a talk at First M. B. Church on a favored theme.
In Topeka society notes a subscription party at Hudson's hall and a New Year's reception in the physical culture rooms. Highlights include a Steinbers orchestra, many young ladies and gentlemen named by full list, Valentine parties, Little Girls Party at 1187 Pine Street, and assorted personal visits, dinners, and card parties.
Banquet at the home of Mr and Mrs Clem Smith. Mrs Lee Talper visiting in Sel oer WwW. D Lecey to entertain WT K club this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Fred Cole hosted the first neighborhood dinners last Thursday. Four couples married for years attended. Miss Carrie Tits of Kansas City passing through en route to California. Grace Week Karieas City visiting Miss Mertsheimer in this city. Miss Florence Welcome visited cousin Miss Josephine Platt in Atchison. Mrs B P Whegener and daughter returned to Atchison after visiting here. S L Martin went to Clay Center to visit mother and sister.
North Topeka gossip and town notices highlight visits by Leavenworth's W. Parks and Manhattan's Prof Mason, local businesses Neale & Co. promote bread, and residents like Mr Gordon and Mrs Dolman feature in social updates. A petition to O. Skinner and calls for an extra Northwestern train mark civic activity.
The Kanass Midland has decided to build a depot in Wichita Kansas and a district court commission was appointed to appraise property for the location of the depot workshops round house and water stations. Building operations are expected to begin soon. In a Dry Good Window a Topeka Cash Dry Goods display features a young lady in the window that draws crowds with an optical trick.
Buffalo February 16. The Niagara Falls & Lewiston electric railway is mortgaged to the Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York for 1,900,000 to wipe out existing debts and finance improvements.
A London commentary argues the British bill on women’s suffrage is essentially a class measure. It contends the reform mainly benefits property‑holding women while leaving poorer women deprived. The writer cites British political bias, predicts eventual enfranchisement, and recalls a New Haven relative who supported reform but misunderstood Britain’s role.
Washington February 16 The senate bill for an international monetary conference gains attention as the house committee on coinage debates the measure Half a dozen members attended with Quigg of New York reporting several New York men wish to be heard and urging postponement California's Hilborn pressed for delaying past March 4 The New York delegation reportedly stands against immediate passage and the bimetallic issue is hotly debated with opposition from Eastern Republicans
Remains of General Jo Shelly arrive in Kansas City from Adrian Missouri for state viewing in the federal government building. A large procession with the Adrian Brass Band escorted the coffin to the railway station and crowds lined the route. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at a local venue with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Confederate veterans and local groups participate in the escort.
Lyman J. Gage, born in Deruyter New York, rises from office boy to banker and Chicago leader. He becomes secretary of the treasury, known as a public spirit and harmonizer who helped save the World's Fair. He and his wife Cornelia Lansing Gage are noted for their social prominence and whist games.
Wheat weak and lower with May contracts around 74 cents and declines in Liverpool cables. Corn and oats follow wheat, with sheep and hogs showing weakness amid steady cattle receipts. Kansas City and Chicago markets reflect light demand and regional price dips. Foreign stocks hold firm. analysts note lack of speculative pressure in American shares and hint at dividend opportunities as a possible catalyst for a rally.
Market reports from Goodwin and Seok show wheat and flour prices moving, with notes on May wheat, cash markets, and New Orleans and Chicago activity. Provisions steady to weak with light trading, private cables citing mixed signals on futures and export demand, while Liverpool and London quotes reflect global price directions.
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