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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1898

Page

6

Topeka Social Scene Highlights Busy Week in Town

Recent Topeka gatherings feature Mrs Williams and guests at a large afternoon reception with Steinhore orchestra, elaborate decor, and fashionable gowns. Grace Cathedral vestry Epiphany party, Ninde Chautauqua plans, and Vienna Club dances are noted along with updates on local clubs, residents, society events, and upcoming Lotus party attendance.

A. T Williams Harry J. Burt Guinty Til Bes W. Lyle Dickey F Jarrel Harry F. Wiliams Steinhore Dukey Mart Harre Williams Mery Jarrell Fries J. King Linares Harold Chas Walter Nobie Arthur Capper Crawford Mrx Prank Grane Florence Rossingten Sues Thiempeda Susie Gay Gertroff Tevereaux Mabel Krowies Grace Peckham Grace Cathedral Sheidan AD Huey Dench Bul Rey Guy Miter George Palmer Seth Bishop Millspaueh

A Horrid Man Disrupts Bethany Campus Frolic

An incident on Bethany campus last evening at 8 20 involved a stranger appearing amid a student frolic. A crowd of about 20 girls in calisthenic outfits fled in laughter as they were pursued by 15 others, with screams and an Indian war cry, until the man retreated.

Bethany Ieee Eiss

Local notices and social updates from North Topeka

North Topeka notices record a nut sale at Kinban Fig Gor and bread prices from Gem Bakery. Forbes Bros advertise poultry supplies and invite prices from W H Austin of Kansas City. Mrs Isake Schlegel visits friends in Forton and Mr Mrs Post return to Aurora Missouri. Nellie Stones visits Miss Fannie Nesbitt in Lawrence. John Fldidge of Kansas City visits Mrs EA Bartell of Shorey. Mary Dal returns from Carbondale. Mrs John Jenkins to Kansas City with Mrs W S Walker. Communion at Second Presbyterian tomorrow morning and German service Sundays at 11.00 AM.

Kinban Gem Bakery Forbes Bros W. H. Austin Kanees City Union Pacific Isake Schlegel Yeaterday Fforton Mra . & Post Aurora Sturtevant Netunt Vest Cromwell & Sacre Nellie Stones Lawrence Fannie Nesbitt Cromwall & Jeffers John Fldidge Kansas City EA Bartell Shorey Mary Dal Carbondale John Jenkins Btrs W. S. Walker Second Presbyterian Church

Bethany girls flee from stranger during campus episode

A group of Bethany girls on campus fled after a sudden disturbance caused by a visiting man. They ran about 159 feet behind shrubbery and hid, then resumed their night routine with running matches as part of physical culture.

Bethany Fr Evervcne

Turn About Fair Play in a Colorado Suit

Denver January filing in district court alleges Mrs Adj deen Sanbo former Emma Montgumers met in Boone Ja. J B H Gallagher of Sheldon Iowa claims she led him on in a relationship while he spent funds for entertaining and visiting in Colorado, seeking redress in the case.

Denver Jan J. BH. Gallagher Sheldon District Court Adjdeen Sanbo FWA Pomplinth Emma Montgumers Boone Negbect Colorado

Bonds Expanded by 200000 Pesetas in Madrid Decree

Madrid publishes a decree increasing treasury bond segments by 200000 pesetas. A stray ad mentions Mrs Emily Ford of Eldora Hardin Co Iowa praising Bergs German Salve for cure of itchy sores. The Master Builders association of Topeka names BF Beery president and lists officers and directors. the upcoming meeting is announced for Wednesday.

Emily Ford Eldora Hardin Co Towa Master Builders’ Association of

Teller Warns Republicans He Will Be Their Defeater

Senate session highlights Air Teller Cato and a clash over a conspiracy to discredit Secretary Gage and cabinet unity. Butler proposes a constitutional amendment for direct election of federal judges while a railroad sale is postponed to February 16, 1898. Executive session follows, with adjournment scheduled for Monday.

Washington Ian Senate Teller Cato Tegardine Press Gage McKinley Mir Teller Republican Party United States Butler Y. C Tutler Kansas Pacific Railroad Iso Agriculture Department

All on Board French steamer Louis wrecked, all hands died

Marseilles reports the French steamer Louis from Cardiff for Marseilles with coal foundered near Bauduck about 25 miles west of port. Wrecked January 1 the ship with a crew of 18 men, all perished. Four bodies recovered so far.

Marseilles Bauduck Louis Cardiff

Iowa Women Hopeful Organizes County Suffrage Drive

Des Moines hosts the start of a winter campaign as the National Woman Suffrage Association links Iowa counties. Miss Mary G. Hay of California leads, with state headquarters opened in the Equitable Building to coordinate local chapters and push a constitutional amendment to a public vote.

Des Moines Jan National Womas Suffrage Association Mary G. Hay California Oieft Nasional Association Equitable Iere

Stanley A S Man Conducted Sunday School by Telephone

W E Stanley of Wichita, named last week as a gubernatorial candidate, led the Presbyterian Sunday school in Wichita by telephone while ill. He sat propped in a chair before the phone and discussed reasons with the class, a story copied nationwide.

W. E. Stanley Wichita Presbyterian Stanley

Mail Car Robbed on Tron Mountain Fast Train

Mail car No 535 on the Tron Mountain fast train was entered while four clerks slept with lights blazing and depot officers nearby. Watchs and cash totaling about $1 suffered loss. clerks woke at 2:30 am to discover the robbery and officers were notified, no crew located.

St. Louis Jan Tron Mountain Union State

CHRISTENING OF SHIPS LEFT TO CONTRACTORS AS NEW SECRETARY TALKS

A fragmentary report notes officials discuss ship christening planning, with contractor participation implied by a future secretary's remarks. Nearby items mention a death in Las Cruces and a Washington state Indian claims official, plus a testimonial praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption.

Long New York Jnr S—Serverney Navy Tang Gereulter Ben Harrison Las Vera N. M Jan J. N. Beatt Reven Ais State of Washington Morrison Indianapolis

To Cure a Cold in One Day Implicit Ad Claim

Ad notes a claim to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Promises refunds if it fails and mentions a genuine product labeled with a letter L on the tablet. Weather indications forecast fair conditions in Chicago with clear nights through Sunday.

No Burial Place in San Francisco for Durrant Body

Following Theodore Durrant’s execution, his body was not buried in a local cemetery. The family has no arrangements yet, and cremation appears likely after delays and protests from authorities and lawyers. Durrant’s parents accompanied the body to San Francisco, with vows against autopsy and dismemberment observed.

San Francisco Durrant Jan. S Theodore Durrant Sen Francisis Duraint Rom San Franetaow Hate Trurant San Quentin California

Today s market report from Associated Press to State Journal

Wheat and corn futures faced downward drift with limited activity after opening. Wheat May slipped to around 26 to 28 cents, later recovering some. shipments and cash demand remained mixed. Corn and oats showed little movement with a steady to slightly lower tone. provisions stayed quiet but firm on meat tax receipts. Chicago and Kansas City livestock numbers show varied receipts and modest gains in hogs and cattle.

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Prices for farm goods and staples in local market report

The market note lists several commodities with current bids and trends. Bulk sales of rales, grains like wheat and corn show steady or unchanged prices. eggs are lower with a slight dip, butter remains steady in creamed form, and oats and rye show muted movement.

Eprina

Cotton Market Holds Steady Amid Quiet Trading

In New York and port markets the cotton trade opened quiet and steady with prices unchanged, demand limited and receipts around 12,400 bales. Cotton values held near steady levels as speculative sentiment showed little change, with spot activity slow and prices firming marginally at best.

Bates

Market Gossip and Grain Reports From New York to Topeka

Fragmented data show mixed tones on cereals and staples with references to sugar, flour, and grain receipts. Mentions of Manhattan, St Louis, and Kansas City hint at price movements, supply, and transport notes amid uncertain figures and garbled entries.

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