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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1901

Page

5

Margare t Mornhorse Hosts Varied Afternoon Party

Margaret Mornhorse hosted a forward party at Mine Beagle Mixyden’s place on Var Huron wheel with a lively alaty-thrve game. Guests included numerous Misses and Mrss from local families. awards, embroidery and a Muses romance feature filled the crepe with questions and curtain displays. Refreshments circulated as guests toured rooms. later gatherings and Topeka visits were noted among attendees and hosts.

Margaret Mornhorse Tmsiiery Bonar Prines Mueets Uth MetTintock Sian Aes Stina Camgebell Bleenon Columbia Ohio Stasi Bates Miss Vere Miss Kate Milew Nelike Couch Mise Donny Fea Rored Horner Miaimity King Mio Exaily Elliott Ise Verdic Johnson Beatetta Darna Malatetinc Ana Evergreen Was & Muses Romance. Com Peony Sones Nellie Jones Clarence Greteer

Local social notes recount holidays and visits across Topeka

Residents return from Baye City and Men a Ark to Topeka after holiday visits with friends. Mrs F H Stokes hosted a large party at 625 Tyler Street. Archdeacon Crawford aids Topeka work with SF Davison at 556 Topeka Avenue. Hubert Stewart celebrate golden wedding anniversary with family on Crane Street. Numerous locals, including the Stewarts and Foxes, gather for New Year’s Eve supper and year’s end reflections.

Iret Crandelt F. H. Stokes Lange Tyler Street Archdeacon Crawford Topeke SF. Davison Topeka Avenue Carl Kiene Baye Beer Baye Mena Ark Hubert Stewart Helr Crane Strest Bend- Honey Prandon Mra Brandes Mra. Edwards Carl Pox Mark Fox Ded Matthew Stewart Robert Lee Charles Wallace James Smith Otto Lowe John Lee John McCiellan Mr Cullough Allan Jennie DicMellen Gertrude Zinterman Mite ViolerieCulloaigh Mian Agnes Stewart Sis Enna Stewart William Streuss Emnent Wilcox John Hartman

Governor outlines tax and bond plan to ease state credit

Governor Thomas tells the legislature the state's credit is exhausted and urges drastic steps. He proposes corportate reorganization under a state board of equalization, franchise taxation, and bond issuance to fund outstanding warrants totaling 2,073,077. He warns of bankruptcy unless revenue laws and valuations are tightened.

Denver Thomas State Board of Ionne

Oath Taken as Boston Lays Inaugural Events

In Boston on January 3 the legislature witnessed the swearing in of supreme court justices and state officers. Governor Crane delivered his Inaugural address focusing on state affairs as the reading of the paper proceeded. executive council members were sworn in with Deford Booming and others noted in attendance.

Boston Supreme Towaid Crane

No Railway Combine Opposed by President Says Public Benefit Stressed

President Jeffery argues that a railway combine would threaten commerce and insists rail managers must respect the interstate commerce law. He notes New York has no such end and that changes require public notice and law adherence. If law obeyed, certain rail lines could cease to exist, which would ultimately benefit the public and other business interests.

Eee New York New ‘York Sailway

Weather Strains Cheyenne Miners Face Mounting Hardships

Cheyenne endures worsening conditions as predicated weather limits disrupt mining operations. The lack of capital and equipment delays hinder orders and delays increase exploration. Snipers fear and labor unsettled, with northern Colorado coal supplies strained. The year could see new mines opening as the situation worsens.

Cheyenne Wye Colorado

Littlefield Leaves Topeka Rail Work March Two

Walter Littlefield assistant attorney in the Susie Pelew department Topeka will sever ties with the railroad on March 2. He came to Topeka July 3 189% from Ottawa where he served as local attorney for Adler. After retirement he plans to practice law elsewhere likely in Kansas City Mo. The Littlefields will make a pleasure trip to the West Coast and then probably settle in Kansas City.

Walter Littlefield Susie Pelew To- Pek Littlefield Kansas City Me. Littlefield Topeka Ottawa Hee Ten Jocal Adler Bire

Rumor Sparks Trade Woes Over Canned Salmon

The Journal notes a rumor that salmon was being canned in Louisiana and branded as salmon tuna, causing concern among coastal fish traders. The report prompted scrutiny by the United States fish commission and drew reactions from local groups, including the breach in trust among communities and a possible loss of trade for canned fish dealers.

Newae Eee Journal A Catameros Deon United States

Throat Troubles and a Missed Pectoral Purchase

A former lapse in buying Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for a cold is recalled as a mistake, but the remedy is still described as reliable and effective even now.

Ayer

Prehistoric Race Discovery Along Michigan Wall

A buried stone wall extending about twenty-five miles from near Sebewaing to Paris in Michigan has been found buried in turndish relics. The structure, several feet high and wider at the base, spans three regions and dates back to a prehistoric era.

Saginaw Mieh Genow Sebewaing Paris

Looting Parties Reported in Pekin Dispatch

A Herald dispatch from Pekin claims punitive expeditions by powers were looting. It cites German forces at Tang-Him taxing villagers 4000 taels and 190 pounds of furs as punishment for alleged murder of imaginary Christians. General Chaffee reportedly ordered cooperation before withdrawing. Unclear motive tied to weakening Chinese authority in the province. Separately, robbers attacked Kuimahuk station, stealing goods valued at 35,000.

New York Pekin Seys Wint Civ Tang-Him Chaffee Desert Chinewe Ie Kang Ovetoma Kuimahuk West River Widh

Inaugural Ceremonies Seen As Simple Statewide

State officers favor a plain inauguration style with minimal ceremonies in Topeka. Officials plan a quiet event with informal receptions and little pomp to avoid disrupting official duties. Citizens are urged to expect a straightforward observance with no elaborate pageantry.

Topeka Ecimns Eve Loet

New City Workers Club Calls Annual Meeting

The New City Workers Club has called its annual meeting. The agenda includes reporting on legislative considerations and plans to elect officers for the next year by the new board of directors.

Pew Board of Directors

Railroads Seek Control of Minneapolis and St Louis Line

New York June 4 The Tribune says leaders with good authority that the Central and the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul are both trying to secure control of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad and the Central railway. Titlets Central is understood to have been buying common stock in the open market through a stock exchange house and negotiating for holdings but has not yet secured control.

Bock Island Ilincia Cestral New York Trijune Elemid Centrel Chicago, Ravisland & Pacific Minneapolis & St. Louis Central Railway Titnets Central UC Ia Centra Stork Eatchange

Fire destroys row of houses on Funkwitk street Jersey City

Twelve families driven from bed into bitter cold after a fire that destroyed a row of houses on Funkwitk street. Fire damage listed at 50000 with partial insurance. Two other items note a wrecked Minneapolis train near Bargeant and the death of Jack Sterling in Wichita whose death is attributed to heart failure.

New Ian Mery Ovvire Minnie ‘Arnickle Funkwitk Street Jersey Carlé Insurante Wichita Jack Sterling Kansas City Missouri Pacific Railway Ead Manhattan Hotel

Sub Treasury Shipments Reported for December

A New York report shows sub treasury currency shipments totaling 35,100,000 for December. Of this, 00 went to New Orleans and 400,000 to Chicago. Interior movement through the sub treasury ends the year with Kansas City 206,0R, Minneapolis rent 2,405,000, and other amounts in the South and Northeast. A fog collision near morning in January involved the French gunboat Rest and a torpedo boat.

Bub

Nineteenth Annual Report of the American Board of Foreign Missions

The nineteenth annual report shows donations totaling 317015 dollars. It notes expansion in Japan under new treaties allowing residence for missionaries, mentions Japan as increasingly dominated by Buddhist rule, and references Deshaide school as a high faith institution. It laments attacks on Protestant chapels in Granada and Cadia and condemns such moves by the Liberal party.

The American Board of Foreign Missions Boston American Board of Forsign Missions Empire of Japan Deshiahe Oes Granada Casuit Cadia Iparog Jong Thesa

Wreck on Niles and Lisbon Road Kills Man and Injures Firemen

A post train on the Niles and Lisbon road wrecked last night near Niles. Charles Frack was killed while Fireman Win Klein and Brakeman Garfield Powers were seriously injured. The engine Strunk 1 and its crew plunged down an embankment after a farmer crossing with a wagon loaded with logs caused the derailment. the farmer escaped injury.

Niles, O Niles & Lisbon Road Charles Frack Klein Dse Garfield Powers

Oleo Bill Scene in Congress Sparks Charges and Bribery Claims

The session centered on the oleomargarine bill with National Love Biogk association spokesman Springer presenting a memorial. He noted stock values and expressed concern that promoters aim to quiet opposition, while Judge Springer and Governor Hoard disputed reports as misrepresented and alleged bribery attempts by oleomargarine manufacturers. Knight rebutted, claiming Wadsworth’s majority fell about 2,000 votes amid disputed letters from dairy union officials.

Springer Biogk Rauma Knights Main Hoard Wisconsin Friends of the Till Knight Nelsons Dairy Union Chicago Wadsworth Stock Yards Saperetenae Fravan Wadeworth

Kansas at Buffalo Designs For State Building

J M Junkin of Sterling files report for the Pan American commission. A called meeting is set in the state House to review preliminary plans and designs for a state building at Buffalo contingent on adequate legislative funding for the commission to proceed. The session is scheduled for Monday at 2 o clock.

J. Junkin Sterling Pan-American Commetusion Ha5 Commission Tor Mondey Tn Perenne Co- Dura State House Buffalo Ats O'Clotie

Actress Mrs. Fiske Heads Topeka For Kecky Sharp

Popular actress Mrs Fiske will draw a large Topeka audience for the Piaine production Kecky Sharp at the Crawford tomorrow. Tickets on the lower floor priced at 140 and 3 dollars have sold rapidly, with remaining slips still available at box office.

Sean

Romantic Estate Mystery Looms Over Lincoln Harness Maker

Edvedst H. Moller, a Dublin born harness maker in Lincoln Illinois, claims a portion of his father’s estate after decades of searching records in New Orleans and Sydney. An elder brother’s discovery and later correspondence tied the lineage to the late Baltimore family, prompting a probate battle and notices of a public auditorium event while Port Royal Station debates continue in Washington.

Lincoln Til Barnessmaker Edvedst H. Moller Dublin New Orleans New South Wales Mund Moller Moller

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