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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes Highlight Local Events

Recent Topeka society page details birthdays at a Pitman party with Viola Stuart and Roy Pittman, plus guests and host families attending cards and dancing. Also notes WCA social plans, school and club gatherings, travels, and local visitors with numerous named residents and events across mid January.

Mra M Pitman Viola Stuart Roy Pittman Max Putman Rolfe Meadows Della Sharp Rena Ackley Maud Kidder Lowlse Jones Pearl Hrupaker Ole Markley Rewlah Parker Lena Sharp Belle Mills Enamit Ten B. Flash Clyde McCann George Berry Fatty Sharp Frank Chilson Frank Birch J. Hosconv Guy Taylor Will Taylor Wil White Mr. Witt

Kansas legislative committee appointments preview

The article outlines early plans for the upcoming session with Jaquins of Cowley slated to head the live stock committee and J No Doyle of Republic as chairman of the insurance panel. EC Wellep heads story fairs, Hackney handles judiciary, Barkley leads educational matters, Ben C. Rich becomes chief clerk, W. F. Brown seeks speakership and chairs railroads, with Fairchild and Janes on judiciary and other panels. Walter Burke named editor of the Lena Times and clerk of the state affairs committee.

Street Jaquins Cowley Lve J. No Doyle Republic Wellep Hackney Barkley Mik Ben C. Rich Trezo County W. F. Brown Pratt Fairchild Kingman Janes Neosha Waya and Titana Ine Walter Burke Galena Times

Irelen Made Chaplain and House Openings in Topeka

North Topeka pastor Rev. Ireland was elected chaplain for the house in a caucus that also set speakers, clerks, postmasters, and janitors. Morrison was defeated for senate chaplain, prompting remarks on church ties and politics.

North Topeka GW. Winterburn Hooks County JW. Gray Lyon D. & Morrison Emporia Senate He Galt Morrison Topeka Wm. Ireland

Suffragists Convene in Boston Meeting Highlights

Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association met at Park Street church with Julie Ward Howe presiding. Read letter from Olive Butler of Charliestown about Colorado progress. talks by Augusta Chipin and Carrie Chapman Catt. Evening addresses by H D Blackwell and others concluded the session. Also notes sale of flour and coal business at 210 West Sixth, Thos. King.

Boston Massachusetts Woman ‘Suffrage Association Park Stevet Julie Ward Howe Howard Stansburs Rocky Mountain News Colorado Olive C. Butler H. D. Blackwell Augusta Chipin Nebraska Carrie Chapman-Catt National Histerious Woman Suffrage Associariate Louden Grover Sardis Chamberlain Bruccists West Sixth

Telcott's International Bimetallism Debate Fails to Progress

Washington Jan 12 The Republican caucus adjourned Sunday without action on a plan for an international conference on bimetallism. The stalemate stemmed from Walcott committee wording about minting silver and the need for a complete, acceptable outline before any amendments in session.

Telcott Washington Otortet Cotm Benater Allizon In & Brist

Young Girl Enticed From Kansas City Traced to Lawrence Jail

Lawrence January 12 An young man giving his name as W G Devoe lured a girl named Cora Bee from Kansas City and kept her with him for two weeks at Windsor Bowl. They were brought to court charged with adultery. Devoe fined and the girl paid a fine while the matter was handled. The girl, under 14, was reportedly enticed from her home in Kansas City.

Burr Lakin Wamego J. H. Page Louis Wi. C. Lawrence Hiawatha Mr. Lawrence Ed Small Eugenia Atchison Sait D. D Ates Fiad Freeman Misa Oilin Brien Artur Capper W. N. West Arthur Murphy Aira A. Fassler Viete Ohin Mrn FH Boole Bowton Wila Mire HM. Lininger Pwtwin Place Dennis Hope Mike Johanna Weixelbaum Ogden Charles Haines Sabetha HL. Robinson Grace Silsen Miss Wilson A. Martyrs Mabel Wilson Chicago Ethel Short William Higgins Kansas City Mise Ethel Short Dra Duguid Emporis Mra Goddard Club Wit Aliss Wille Tomlinson Bachelor Club Hudson's Hall Occidental Typist Club Charles BR. Hubbell W. O. Hubbell Grace Hollenbeck Fist Baptist Church Kansasity Hubbell Lawrence W. G. Devor Gual Penrth Cora Bee Ben Devoe Leo Julia Pelee Vis

Now She Mines Gold Spokane Women Organise Mining Company

Enterprising Spokane women form the Woman's Northwestern Mining and Investment company with 2,000,000 capital to own operate and develop mining properties and water rights. They will hire men supervise prospectors and work the claims themselves, led by president Mrs Grilla Bertrand and manager Mrs Anna May Reiser, with several other experienced women joining the venture. The article notes women prospectors already active in Holy Cross and Cripple Creek and highlights the shift in mining camps toward female participation.

Spokane Woman's Northwestern Mining and Investment Company Ehcot Bret Harte Jack Oakhursts Nike Grilla Bertrand Mary A. Davis Chicago Elin B. Reed United States Land Office Anna May Reiser Manger EL Sconns Seattle A. M. Reiser Holy Cross Mre J. E. Dunn Erie General Thomas Cripple Creek Mra. Levina Haynes Annetrs

Deep Water Report Favoring U S Canada Ship Canal

The deep waterways commission reports to President Cleveland and Congress in favor of a U S Canada ship canal. It recommends $250000 for preliminary surveys and envisions a 26 to 30 foot depth for ocean steamers. The plan aims to unite U S and Canada in a new waterway.

U.S Canada Chicago Deep Water— Ways Commission Preaigent Cleveland Jhiney Cleveland Congress United States

Inaugural Parade Order by Civic League Clubs

B 4 Warner of Washington DC chairs the civic division committee for the inaugural parade in conference with DoD Woodmanses president of the National Republican league. It is arranged that league clubs march in a separate brigade under the national president and staff. A large number of uniformed clubs are making arrangements to take part in the commemorative occasion.

Civic Republican League Warner Washington, D.C Dod. Woodmanses National Republican League of Clube

North Topeka Notes From State Journal Items

North Topeka items list visitors and local happenings including Rev Giles Manhattan and Mr Fd House of Eskridge. births and engagements. church group meeting at Kan Ave Mite Church. appointment of John HN as superintendent. various residents visiting relatives in Manhattan, Rossville, Valencia and Centralia Kaw. social, school, and town news with multiple names and locations.

Kimball Print Company Kansas Avenue D. Houne Keness City Giles Manhattan NB. Arnold Frm Arnold & Son E. B. Rotinson Menoken North Side Fd House Eskridge J. Cox Rossville Cora Knowles Valencia Kendo Trivnits Clem Lyon Heelman L. W. Hayes Manhattan Sal Hayes Clem Toyon Pueblo Wil Smith Hoyt F. W. Smith West Gordon Street Jones Olathe W. T. Eckert Jackson Street Laities Sewing Society Kan-Ave Ritter Wekefeld Kan A.J W. D. Laces Der Mrs Treswolds Mra W. T Eckert

Unseat Dubois Members by Idaho House Vote

January 12 The Idaho House unseated two Dubois county members from Bingham after three Democrats voted for retention. The decision centered on alleged irregularities in printing candidate names on two ballots. The Supreme Court disagreed with the House stance and noted the same issue appeared on other county tickets. Dubois supporters claimed the action would help his position with voters.

Idaho Legislaturs Tekes Torse Ttahn Residature Doebois Bingham County Supreme Court Dubole

Bucklen's Arnica Salve ad promises cures and guarantee

The advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve the best for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, rashes, chapped hands, corns, and skin troubles with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by J. K. Jones at Fifth and Kansas Ave.

Bucklen J. K. Jones Fifth Kansas Ave

Princess de Chimay to Appear in Winters Gardens

Berlin reports the Princess De Ce may wed Hungarian musician Janous Riso and perform in tableaux vivante at the winter garden after divorcing her husband. She is slated to be paid $750 per night for engagements. Market notes from Topeka and Chicago provide mixed grain and livestock data, including wheat trends, corn prices, and bets on future movements, with the tone of a bustling market summary.

Princess de Chimay Berlin Princess de Cemay Janous Riso Han Deen Godwin & Chamberlin Topeka Grain and Stock Topeka Grain & Block Exchange Goodwin & Chasterlin J. G. Logan Chicago Board of Trade New York Exchange Chicago Updyke Kansay Oy New York Veryone Jona Pittsburg Observer Smn Parrett Glord le Ae Duluth Dave Song England London Enthiwlestic U. PB Liverpool Halt Ly Rue Dan Ube Minneapolis Meg Aldrich Lowan Goodwin & Chamberlin Loman Topeka Eton Watts

Fire Alarm Key Locations In Topeka Streets

The notice lists numerous cross streets in Topeka detailing fire alarm key points. Entries include Morse and Jackson Streets with Kansas Avenue and Hallroad Street, Laurent and Harrison, Grant and Topeka Avenues, and 49 Kansas and Euclid A. Also noted are No. 1 and No. 3 Fire Stations at various intersections including 14 No. 1 Fire Station and 33 No. 3 Fire Station, with adjacent streets like Madison, Sac and Fox Road, and East Sixty Avenue.

Morse and Jackson Kansas Avenue Hallroad Gordon and Taylor Laurent and Harrison Street Grant Street Topeka Avenue Street Fourth Street Second Street Monros Klaus Garfeld Street Kansas and Tenth Avenues Thirteenth Street Euclid A Grane and Adams Sueen Aboke Street Sixty Avenue Ami East Siehnee Venthal Eschen and Madison Streets Bien Avenue Sac and Fox Road Seventeenth and Jeffs Saree Reanne Epee

Today’s Market Report from the Associated Press

Wheat opened firm yet mixed with late strength from Paris cables and Liverpool influence. Corn and oats steady to firm amid good receipts. hogs and cattle receipts cited with market activity and price ranges for Texas and Kansas City offerings.

Associated Press Stats Journal Chicago Liverpool Paris France Northwest Minneapolis Duluth Seling Otiers St. Louis May Smmiwiee BA Erty Sige Eelling Etec May Selluiz Deke Kansas City Jan Texas Sendy Tintt of Salen Seria Ace Rogan

Market price notices for wheat and oats from Topeka Stock Exchange

Partial OCR shows prices and dates for wheat and oats notifications. Mentions Topeka Stock Exchange with price ranges for wheat and oats and dates around January and May. The fragmentary text indicates market quotations and cash price terms for the commodities.

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