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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1897

Page

6

Stolen Funds Alleged in State Department Shortage

Washington Jan 6 grand jury indicted Francis J Kieckhofer former chief of the bureau of accounts in the state department for embezzlement. The government alleges a shortage over 40 000 dating back to 1885 when irregularities were discovered October 26 1305. Kleckhofer is at large on heavy bonds awaiting trial.

Kieckhofer State Department Washington Grand Francis J. Kieckhofer Poimerly Bureau of Acoounts Kieck Mer Kleenboter

Senator Alliison Gores East Dubuque Remarks Today

Senator Allison Gores East Dubuque faced questions after a morning rumor linking his name to a cabinet post. He reiterated a prior denial and declined further comment on the unverified claim.

Allison Gores Dubuque Jain Alli~ Wan At & Elock

Everhart Knocks Out Zeigler At Local Club Fight

Philadelphia bout between Jack Everhart of New Orleans and Owen Zeigler ended in a six round clash last night. Everhart dominated from the start, Zeigler was finished in the fourth, the referee called a draw though crowds urged for a winner. Armenian Official Assassinated in Constantinople after arrival.

Everhart Zeigler Philadelphia Jack Everhart New Orleans Owen Zeigler Binker City Athletic Club Everhert

Expeditions Move Toward the Antarctic South Pole

News from Chicago dated January 5 reports multiple Antarctic ventures forming. German Counselor Neumayer leads a two ship, three year polar expedition with wintering base plans. Nansen and Borndrive explorations join others, plus a British steamship effort to recover game stores on Possession Island.

Arctic South Pole Antarctic Neumayer Hamburg Ant Xrumater Nansen Bordig@rovink

Nautilus club New Year party in Topeka society Notes

The Nautilus club held its annual New Year party at Judge Adams home in Topeka with pink carnation decorations. Guests included Prof. J. T. Lovewell and wife, Rev. Chas. M. Sheldon, Mrs. Merriam, Laura Davies, Miss Adams, and many Topeka residents and visitors, who enjoyed songs and a literary game called the Bem Test.

Nautilus Club Judge Adams Yorth Ware Gallard King FD. Merriam G. B. Merriam Chas. Merrian Chicago T. Bowman Chas M. Sheldon Kitchell Robinsort J. C. Dollang Gillespie Frank Miss Prank Ilia Grimssey Mra Fick Ming Anne Adame Ales Feles Ingfalls Miex Towrstey Webster Hyde Irish Misa Dalay Mc-Adams Lyon Mra Philp Lax Parsons Indairs. Lyman AXIOM Laura Davies Mrs. Blake

Bonaventure Music Club Programs and Social Gatherings

The Bonaventure Music Club hosted Miss Packard at home on Monday evening with a varied program including a quartet, trio, and recitation. A later note details a surprise party for Miss Marie Hagan at her Topeka avenue home before her return to Valencia.

Bonaventure Music Club Packard Elven Miss Floren Partearit Anna Helwig Mesa Davie KE. J. Bartel Soories Nina Edwards Iteeltarion Saseee Anna Hennig Mrs. Groat Grace Darlow Ditles Ldith Packard Mano Et Mina Aieers Park Oscar Tom Dartow Suiss Mabel Packard Marie Hagan Topeka Avenue Valencia Hich Emmi Herman Leavenworth Maggie Stout Frances Bresett Dollie Zimmermaan Alles Flynn Lynn Carrie Whittaker Leahaude Anna Hartley Allee Aniric May Parttt Judith Hagan Mrs. Caney Wm. Nusum Chas, Morton Albert Follows Robert Brour Horace Swayze de Forest Jetmore Harry Parfit Joseph Hagan Quinn Jetmore Miss Whittaker

Local Social Notes and Marital News From Marshall, Missouri

Marshall social calendar and visits feature many names from local families. Notices itemize guests and returns from Kansas City and Lawrence, weddings such as Albert Kemble of Dover to Tiny A Gilpatrick, and travel updates including trips to Chicago New York St Louis and Leavenworth.

Charles Leavenworth Misa Lds Lawrence G. T. Whitney Mary Roberts Mea Gerende Eee A. L. Williams Lisle Tuckey Kansas City Walter Horner J. Crosby Dorothy Bernion St. Louia Walter Wider A. A. Hurd Chicago Charlies S. Greed New York T. Maxwell Wooster J. J. Maxwell George Rust Kansans City Ming Herman O'Clork Mins Ella M. Barnard Manhattan Grace Black Topeka Mixa Mabel Graves Mise Tada Zelsier Lincoln Kan Teachers’ Association Tressa Roach Newton A. G. Goodwin Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange James Reeder Hays City Reeder Mra. Elis Thompson Dell Small K.P. Apdegram Mar J. M. Stuart MM. Hale Drexel Chicago Musical Journal Waldetar von Dahlen North Side Turner H.R. Jamison Deughter Stanh

North Topeka News Roundup Headlines

North Topeka items from the State Journal describe church notices, social meetings, travel plans, and local concerns. Highlights include appointments at churches, hospital updates, a fire near Oakland, and community events. Notables include J B Billard's lamp gift, Mrs Heid’s death note, and a bid for state architect by G F Burgess.

State Journal Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Jacob Dauber, Jr Kilmer Charles Mares Otto Raohne Hi. G. Wood Kansanity Union Pacific A. H. State Ladle Aid Society Congregational Church Eva Thomas Christ Hospital Oakland North Topeka Ladies’ Aid Society Kanaa Avenue New Mexico Jessie Thompson Mamie Fishd Harvard Edna Heywood State Normal Emfort C. L. Meywoo First Ward WG. Brooks St. Mark's Chapel Five Club W. D. Lacey Central Avenue A. W. Parks Rollin Nichols Colorado T. B. Reynolds Dunlap B. Bowen H. C. Bowen Heid Wim. Heid Mid-Continent Thomas Page Rela Scotland Etruria Kanaie Avenue John Mill G. R. Houehtelin M. R. White W. J. Wetherhold Bier Ichaevry Bert Lewis Miss Grace Houehtelin Whrarian Misa Ina Coburn Clifford Lutes

Soldiers Dinner Honors Incoming State Officers

An invitation announces a sailors and soldiers' dinner at 2 to 3 p.m. next Saturday at 4 Karras Avenue to honor incoming state officers. George J. Evans will MC, Wilson Keith handles coffee, and Sons of Veterans aid with arrangements. Donations of food are requested and proceeds go to Mrs. Thorpe. program includes music and speeches capped at five minutes.

O14 Sokliars’ Tryan Club Si Karras Avenue Warner George J. Evan Wilson Keith Char Tillotaen & Corps of Sons of Veteran Thorpe Geo. H. Evans I. H. Stevens

New York Sees Its Error in Grain Trade Dues

New York's Herald reports trunk railroads may curb steep terminal charges that drove western grain to southern ports. Freight leaders say the railroads aim to restore New York’s export business by offering equal loading facilities seen at Baltimore and Newport News. A large steamship, Edwin, loads 100,000 bushels of old corn at Jersey City for Cork, Ireland, signaling a shift toward more favorable terms for west-to-east grain shipments.

New York the Herald Trunk One New York Produce Exchange Interstate Commerce Commission Saine Haltimore Newport News Joint Trafic Association Edwin Erie Grain Elevator Jersey City Cork Ireland Tiia

Erie action signals start of plan to beat southern railroads

The Erie is sharply beginning a programme aimed at challenging the southern railroads, with all trunk lines to take part and preparation to handle the business as best they may. Today’s market report notes wheat opened steady, with mixed futures and light receipts. May contracts showed slight fluctuations while hogs and cattle markets varied with receipts and shipments, reflecting a generally active but cautious trading day.

Erie Alton Northwest May Saerieon

Kansas City Produce Market Brief from Topeka Exchange

Grain and market notes from Topeka Grain & Stock Exchange detailing wheat flour prices, No 2 hard and No 2 red, corn and oats values, rye and butter supplies, and futures chatter. Reports from New York and Omaha show price shifts, with wheat and flax trends noted and hog and cattle futures mentioned.

Topeka Grain & Stock Exchange New York Omaha Tiverpool Sears Bradstroet

Uncertain Markets Weigh on Stocks and Rail Earnings

Transactions in stocks remain small as investors doubt the reassembly of Congress and await clear indications on telephonic reforms and fiscal policy. Railway earnings are a major uncertainty, with WAL and CB & Q cited as key names amid expectations of dividends and improving business conditions before year end.

Peviention Sian Tock Teland WAL CB & Q

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