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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1896

Page

6

The Pig Theft and the Patient Punishing Priest

A Irish peasant seeks help from a parish priest after his pig is stolen. The priest’s escalating public questions push the guilty man toward confession. The pig is finally found the morning after the third Sunday, at Pat Doolan’s cabin door.

Lim Nest Sonday Pat Dovlan Pat Doslan Pat Dowlan Pat Doo- Top Pat Deolan Jimmie Doran Pat Doolan

Christmas Memories Echo From Chicago Club

An older Chicago resident recalls a lively Christmas eighteen years ago when his wife overdid the celebration with generous presents, later near bankrupting him but now bringing comfort. The tale is framed with humor about a new woman and a humorous exchange on domestic life and emancipation.

Chicago Christ Scott Chicago Post Withurby Castleton

Topeka Society Notes and Club Meetings Report

Personal society items from Topeka list afternoons hosted by Mrs B M Shelden with carnation and hyacinth displays, Miss Gassie Fuller visiting Emporia, Mr J F Calver of Emporia in town, and numerous visits by Mrs J Seabrook, Miss Marguerits Bradley, Miss Carrie Titus and others. Club elections, camera club officers, and Stedman club events are announced along with social guests and upcoming entertainments at Copeland and Wetherell’s ball.

Topeka B. M. Shelden Bester LH. Harding Hudson Iowa Arthur Milla Luelle Leavenworth D. H. Rawson Mias Batle Fisher Maba Mise Grace Curtis Mra ET. Lewis Mias Blanche Dienst L& CG Krauthof Kansas City Miss Dienst Spd Carrie Titus Gertrude Mary Roberts M. W. van Valkenburg Thimbles Misa McLain Topica Ella Smith Lawrence Lawrence Journal B. M. Davies Chicago Copeland Margeret Malvuse Arlie Ewart Ollie O'Brien Margaret Dudley Kate Thacher Dora Furman Mary Lakin Mian Lacy Knowles Benedicts Wetherell's LS Hi Mabel Kate Clough A. C. Markley Carbondale W. D. Volk Cyment J. Officer Norton Abileas Pc Pillow Corps Blue Corps North Topeka

Rumors of Campos Dismissal Shake Havana News

Dispatches from Havana report rumors that Captain General Campos may be replaced by Gen. Polavitz or Gen. Weller. The city remains quiet yet traders suffer prostration and lack banks. Three Cuban party leaders meet, pledging patriotic cooperation with the government. A later report says Spanish artillery drove insurgents near Guanaja, with 3 killed and 48 wounded. Sanguilly, imprisoned insurgent, is under protection in Havana.

Fe Oie Manny Jan. S Campos Polavitz Weller Fors Cuba New York Havana New York Today Diaro de Marina Rafael Montoro Home Rule Party Martinez de Campos Jan Guanaja Navarra Ceiba de Agua Zayed Sanguilly Wasursoton Jas Williams Geo Julia Segallly Moro Castle Cln Sy Manuel Sanguilly

Oklahoma Statehood Delegates Propose Competing Schemes

A special from Oklahoma City reports delegates at the statehood convention, convening this afternoon. Most favor statehood for Oklahoma, but many schemes exist. Some advocate forming a state from Oklahoma with the Chickasaw nation, allowing other Indian Territory nations to join as they wish, while others push for a unified Oklahoma and Indian Territory to strengthen state institutions.

Kansas Carr Jan Oklahoma City Oklahoma Indian Territory Congress United Ate

Secretary of Navy Says Constitution Rebuild Not Feasible

The Secretary informs the Senate president that the Navy Department cannot rebuild the old ship Constitution or equip it with a modern battery for active commission. The response addresses the Senate resolution requesting the cost of such action.

Bors Wasutxutox Secretary of the Navy Genate Senate

Judge dismisses dust damages suit between railroads

New York January 8 Judge Lacombe granted in tration today to dismiss the dust brought by the Prescott and Arizona Central railroad against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad for 8 250 000 damages. If you want stn the news subscribe for the Journal.

Prescot New York Lacombe Prescott & Arizona Central Railroad Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad

Topeka Hosts State G A R Reunion Plans Tonight

A public meeting at the courthouse tonight in Topeka will discuss securing the state G A R reunion for Topeka. General J C Caldwell of Topeka is discussed as a potential department commander candidate but allies urge he not run to avoid political use of the post. Invitations have gone to five hundred prominent citizens and business leaders for a strong turnout.

Topeka J. C. Caldwell G. A. R.tenoon Caldwell Han General Caldwell Ofica Dick Blue HU. J. Dennis Gettysburg Blue Court House Unital State Topete Tbere

Banquet of Stock Breeders Toasts Throop Hotel Waiters

The Improved Stock Breeders' association held a banquet at the Throop hotel with about sixty attendees. Reegaled the Stock Uraedersa their ban quet last night. J men of breeding gave toastmaster Inge W. Benton of Garden City presiding. The group passed a unanimous resolution thanking the waiters for prompt service, sunny smiles, and good nature. The evening featured a toast of "Good of the Order" and remarks on the refreshments.

Throop Improved Stock Breeders’ Association Ing W. Bention Garden City

Endorses Coburn for State Board of Agriculture Secretary

A dinner discussion notes that ten gallons of cider were shared and deemed acceptable since donated by I. W. McAfee. The event concluded with a formal resolution endorsing F. D. Coburn for reelection as secretary of the state board of agriculture.

Picton McAfee Fi I. W. McAfee F. D. Coburn State Board of Agriculture

Charley's Aunt Pleases Large Grana Audience in Topeka

A strong turnout greeted Charley's Aunt performed by a Frohman company headed by Gustave Frohman. Arthur Larkin as the aunt drew peals of laughter, with J W Cope, Raymond Cupp, Estelle Sprague and Joseph Allen praised for performances. The Journal credits its reviews for drawing better attractions next winter and notes rival papers harried Topeka’s coverage.

Charley Charles Frohman Frohman Gustave Frohman John Arthur Larkin J. W. Cope Francis Cheney Raymond Cupp Jack Chesney Estelle Sprague Ella Delshay Joseph Allen Stephen Spettigue Crawford JocrNal Topeka Journal Jounsa Clits

Quay to Stay Loyal as Officials Head to St Lucia

A party of state officials left for St Lucia to visit Senator Quay at his Indian River winter resort. The group, joined in Washington by Quay and Lyman D. Gilbert, denied rumors of any renewed alliance with David Martin. Quay spokesman Israel W. Durham confirmed no deal exists and urged members to fight for their goals ahead of next week’s Republican primaries.

Ivy Puss Quay Pattapenruta Jam St Lucia Pix Senator Quay Indian River Washington Lyman D. Gilbert Harrisburg David Martin

Pingree Favors Reed in Uniz Presidential Bid

Derrort Jan 8. Mayor Pingree backs Reed as presidential candidate and proclaims it with exultation. The Detroit edition reports Beed the mayor asserts Reed has backbone and consents loudly, noting the public support and strong stance.

Detroit 3 Uniz Derrort Thomas B. Beedle Pingres Pye

Backed Candidate Thava Praised for Backbone in Rhetoric

Fragmentary quote shows supporters declaring Reed stands with Thava, praising his backbone to carry forward what they believe is right. The battered text reflects a political endorsement amid unclear context and names.

Clared Reed

North Topeka Local Items and Notices

North Topeka items from the North Side list religious meetings led by Rev Billingley and Rev Helljoge at local churches. Funeral for George Beane held this morning at 10 30 from 14 North Backson with daughter Belle Beane in Cape Town mentioned. Ad notices include groceries at Heller and gifts from Magnet Restaurant and others. listings for buggy tops and wares. Topeka commerce ads. Kupp drugstore drop for JouNal notices. W D Lacey ailing relative in Laceyville Pa reported improving. will stay there some time.

Iver L E. Billingley Topeka Mill Kansas Avenue M. E W. P. Helljoge Oursle George Beane North Backson Street Belle Bennett Wacker Cape Town South Africa J. H. Heller Graverles Magnet A. J. Pradfit Kansas Geo J. Gravea & Sova West Laurent Street North Topeks A. J. Kupp & Co W. D. Lacey Laceyville

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