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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1897

Page

5

Police Board Considers Guests at Opening and Officer Bahl

The Police Board met Saturday to review hotel opening guests and considered Patrolman Bahl's conduct. Witnesses testified about Bahl's intoxication at Dupree's bar and incidents at a dance, leading to a request for his resignation for unbecoming conduct. Bahl submitted his resignation, which the board unanimously accepted.

Tre Rome Dupree North Kansas Avenue Dupree's Bartitlan CIA Warren Sith Fahl Phaein Jordan Bahl Eliza Williams Anna Combs Lees Phi Dlamtsord Pahl Rodgers Mr. Holliday Mr. Rodgers Mr. Hecht Hollides Gardiner John Gardiner

Interest disbursements in New York total near 105 million

New York January 4 disbursements of interest on bonds and dividends amount to about 251.8 million for January 1 payments. Government bonds add about 6.6 million. railroad and other bonds, about 2.0 million. Principal cancellations include 12,000 in railroad bonds. Denominations and insurance dividends are noted as fully paid.

New York Shin City United States Miecke Irearmily

Palace Clothing Company Expands Quarters

Growing larger, The Palace Clothing Company enlarges its quarters to boost sales. The firm reports past series sales near $100,000, crediting strong use of print and liberal advertising. Plans are ripening to increase selling space and improve commodious facilities for keen buyers.

Palace Clothing Company Speh Wedearn Auerbath

Poultry Show Opens In Topeka With Big Kansas Sale

The eighth annual Poultry Association of Kansas exhibition begins today at 138 East Sherri Street, Topeka, running six days. Officials report eyeing a 1895 year ending December 21 sales total of 2,932,000 and expect higher now. The event draws delegations from Parsons, Hotton, Lawrence, Emporia, and other towns with cars of fowl, while plans discuss reorganization and permanent state headquarters. Porter Moore leads the Southeastern Kansas exhibit. D A Wise coordinates exhibits. a legislative measure for industry improvements is anticipated.

Kansas Sherri Street Poultry Association of Kansas JW. F. Hughes G. GC Wirat F. G. Tompkins A. Shere Topeka Porter Moore Parsons State Assectation D. A. Wise Atate Association Southeastern Kuaneas Poultry Association Hotton Northestern Kanats Association Lawrence Emporia W. C.adkina Farm Horton Chas. H. Thodes North Topeka Une Howey

Ice Yachts Collide on Lake Pepin in Wis

Pepin Wisconsin January 4 Capt A Fuller led the ice yacht Tempest and Commodore H M Anderson commanded the Lorna collided on Lake Pepin just in front of the town. Each vessel carried three men. The Tempest came in from a run at a mile a minute while the Lorna maneuvered for landing. The crash occurred at right angles, throwing the crews in all directions. Glen Murray was knocked senseless with a head wound. Geo Murray suffered cuts to head face and knee and may be crippled.

Glen Murray Geo. Murray

Rich Mine Strike Near Custor Peak At Dumont

A rich strike on the Amaqueen claim lies one mile east of Custor Peak, five miles east of Dumont. The milky white quartz ore tests from 100 to 290 dollars per ton with free gold. Owners Brown Rogers and Sherman plan a two stamp mill already under construction and due to run soon.

Van Amaqueen Custor Meesrs, Brown, Rogers and Sherman Dumont

Chicago Women Barrred From Intercollegiate Basketball

Chicago University prohibits women students from playing intercollegiate basketball. President Larger spoke at convocation saying women cannot engage in the sport on campus. Despite organized teams by Mrs. A. Alonzo Starg and Milas Grace Eberhardt, faculty approval was not granted and the plan stalled.

Chicago University Chicago University of Chiceen Schaserhull Elye A. Alonzo Starg Milas Grace Eberhardt Chicka Austine Hull House Oll- Vetter

Nurserymen Seek Tariff Boost Pushed by A L Brooke

Topeka representative A L Brooke leads the push for tariff and protective duties for nurserymen. He chairs the tariff committee of the Western Association of Nurserymen and has for a month prepared a schedule to aid nursery businesses nationwide. Congressman Curtis will handle the measure when ready for presentation.

L Brooke Congress A. L. Brooke Topeka Nurserymnen Brooke Wentirn Association of Nurserymen Curtis

Four Seasons Hotel Sold Amid Social Clash in Tennessee

The Four Seasons hotel near the Kentucky line in Tennessee, built by Chicago and New York investors, sold today to the Lica Memorial University for about 7100. The resort, opened two years ago, saw social tensions between eastern guests and southern locals during its inaugural ball, boosting losses over a million dollars and causing an assignment. Dr Anton Dvorak plans to return to the United States to direct the National Conservatory of Music next season, promising renewed interest in new music production.

Louisville Four Seasons Chicago New York Mountains Tennessee Ube Kentucky Lica Memorial University Dvorak U.S Anton Dvorak National Conservatory of Music

Dr Jameson’s Brother Dies in London January First

Dr Jameson brother of the Transvaal rider died January 1 in London. Weather indications in Kansas forecast colder nights and a brisk westerly wind.

Dr. Jameson London Transvaal Reider Kansas

Grover's Last Banquet and Cabinet Moves

January 4 in Washington reports President Cleveland will host his final cabinet dinner. Postmaster General Wilson is courted for president of Washington and Lee University. John G Carlisle may leave Kentucky for New York business or a large insurer. Several cabinet members are slated for new posts or retirement, with Lamont, Morton, Olney, and Francis among those noted for future moves.

Cleveland Washington Chiveland Tom Clone Wilson Washington and Lee Gardenet Witon Congress John G. Cerlisle Kentucky New York Samre David BL H Mrrberttesata Lamont Newe York Morten Avtown Olney Haston Pranci

Court Grants Greenwood Custody in Divorce Case

In Greenwood divorce action Ashford W. Greenwood gains custody of child Gener McKinley Greenwood from Saturday morning at 9 until Sunday evening, with the wife holding care for the rest of the week. The schedule starts next Saturday and continues through the next term, amid public court proceedings and emotional scenes in Oakland.

Hazen

Miners Strike Near Ouray Likely Over Labor Influx

Reports from Denver and Ouray indicate a looming miners strike in Ouray and San Miguel counties sparked by non union labor from Missouri entering the region near the Virginia tunnel west of Ouray. About 400 miners have already joined strikers from Joplin Missouri aiming to take the strikers’ place as negotiations fail.

Ouray Col Denver Tanel Aroun Joplin Irikers San Miguel Hom

British Defeat the Zulus at Angoni clash reported

London announces British South Africa forces defeated the Angoni Zulus led by Cater Chikusi who invaded southwest Nyass. Chief Chikusi was captured and hanged. An obituary notice lists Apollo Lodge meeting at the A U W hall to attend Tito’s funeral.

London Van Blantyre British South Africa Agale Apollo Lodge No U W Tito Dedtoss I B Schmidt Ftecorder

Death notices list multiple funerals and attestations

The notice enumerates funeral services for Calorel W. A. De Moix at Piret Methodist Church with Masonic lodge attendance and interment in Topeka cemetery, John M. Morgan at Third Christian church, Jas Sheedy at Church of the Assumption with Father Hayden officiating, and a death of Artz R. Detersom brother Ralph. Also reports a Sidalia Missouri pneumonia death, Mrs Mary H Sherrill at age 60 with survivors in Topeka Sabetha Eureka Helton Fort Lyon and burial at Siouxville Kansas with Rev. F G Sherrill.

Calorel W. A. de Moix Piret Methodist Church Vhis City Topeka Third Christian Church John M. Morgan Jas Sheedy Tyler Street Church of the Assumption Hayden Ward Peterson Tucson Artz Ralph FR. Detersom Yves Sidalia Pheumonis Mary H. Sherrill Ea Rraith Tomka Marry Reding Sabetha Kan W. A. Sherrill Eureka Wah T. EB. Ashton Helton Phillip Willkens Fort Lyon Souisville Kam F. G. Sher- Till

Wingfield Illinois Senatorship Faces Fractured Fight

In Springfield there is brisk political activity as the legislature considers the United States senate seat to replace John M. Palmer. Leading contenders include Chicago alderman Martin Matheo and millionaire packer Sam Mell Allerton along with Littler Carr Hite Mason Madden and others, with Mason and Madden among favored candidates.

Wingfield Springfield John M. Palmer United States Senate United States Genech Martin Matdeo Chicago Sammel W. Allerton Packer Devil EF Littler Mark H. Carr Galesburg Denmark RR. Hite Meant Morris Wm. E. Mason Chicse Hoth Mason Madden

Pingree Victorious as Court Grants Permanent Injunction

Detroit court, presided by Donovan of the circuit, sustains and makes permanent the injunction restraining the board of county supervisors from acting on a county ruling under a recent contract. The main request claimed improper influence in selecting stone for the structure. The injunction was brought at the instance of Mayor Pingree.

Detroit

Disappearance of Juan Fernandez Island Questioned

Reports from British authorites cite unverified claims of Juan Fernandez Island vanishing. Chilean papers reference a 1896 earthquake saga and a Chilean expedition, noting ongoing communications and ongoing cannery work at Cumberland Bay.

San Francisco Iain Powles James Ixerr Juan Fernandes Juan Fernando Presidente Ertasuriz Cumberland Bay New York Valparaiso Panama Colone Jass Valpersine Powles Masins Chile Juanez Selkirk Martime Casma

North Topera community notices and gatherings

Local items report social visits, family events, deaths, and church activities. Names include John M Hart, Blanche Shearer, Miss Rene Walker, and Edna Pitt. Community notes mention a ball game near Indian Creek, a temperance talk at St Mark's, and revival services at Presbyterian and Baptist churches led by Rev. Ione of Kansas City and W R Hutchiter.

Ars J. Senith Altoona Sa David Faravion Jackson Tambtyn Howard Stewart Heynolda Fen Ax Lawrences Gener W. G Gorton Street Baxt Kanene Athens Wien Bet Eteter L. Courtney Rene Walker Bot Louthvilie Kan Edna Pitt Kul Antee Avene Presbyterian Ione Kasran City W. R. Hutchiter

Crop Outlook Gloomy Across Major Wheat Regions

London report notes January cold may hinder agriculture on the continent and that Australia saw rain too late for growth. Argentine prospects grow gloomier than Christmas, while the 1904 Russian wheat crop is officially down by about 3,500,000 quarters from 1903 and well below the 1918 bumper. Henry Frantz, real estate man of Wellington, Kan., dies, formerly from Illinois where he served in the state senate.

London Mark Lane Drees Australia Testonnia F. Frantz Wellington Kan Henry Frantz Milnois Woodford Marshall Counnties Senate

New Office Opens in Metropolitan Life Tower

In New York a new office facility in the Metropolitan Life Tower is open for business. The arrangement involves the Hox pis tion and Beddyvaniee and a unique lock box system. The activity is reportedly the only one of its kind in the country and will be prepared with SW bores.

New York Jan Ife Tieuraotane Beddyvaniee

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