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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1898

Page

6

Topeka Socialites Host Pink and White Luncheon

Miss Margaret Mulvar is feted at a one o'clock luncheon with pink and white decor and unique favors. A High Five Party hosted by Bennett Rigby features a Christmas greens and roses setting, with numerous attendees and prizes including a silver stump box and a ladies cup saucer. A pleasant dance at Hudson's hall draws the combined Assembly and Bungier elite, with plans for another event in two weeks.

Bias Franc Littlefeld Margaret Mul- Var Lucie Mulvane Mabel Wilson Furry David Balmer Bi Nie C'erien Artie Ewart Mies Myrtie Fetmore Miss Cross Mint Mulvane Bmnett Rigby ToorEs Svea Wire Stine Olle Markley Miss Hord Silas Pauline Maier Riles Cork Bhoinbarger Helen Butter Pearl Sample Lena Shelia Alma Menard Emily Gee Mabel Metuffin Ein Rinythe Elia Prescott Thermernich Maud Chesney Tow Whesney Laurie Senka WI Kerr Burkett Will Gunther Dell Parker Jorm Whitmer Fred Hale H. B. Byarbuem Wil Martin Harry Hodrich Ralph Cramer Charle McMichael James Clark Charles Hood Percy Cai Mins Pearl Rample Wilerr Herr Louie Beth Mom Helen Buttery Alicie Butterly Emath Kiumdiky Dell Hog Boom Will Marin Hudson's Hall Aa Anes Shove C AL Palwot Jemnes Sproat W. F. Rocke B. Ziey A. Prencott Herbert Hackney Frank Hobart and Bates Heton Kamenen Pinrence Worn Grace Foulks George Hackney J.T. Mil

Notes and Personal Mention in Local Society

Mine Gertrude Boughton travels from Lawrence to attend the Lotus party and be guest of Miss Margaret Bear. Mrs. T. Trapp hosts a Stedman club annual section. officers include Cramier president Viet vice president and Mrs. Hardy treasurer. Kansas City visitors plan to attend Lotus party. several locals and guests are noted with various visits and movements. The Neighborhood high five club holds a meeting on Van Buren Street. prizes awarded include a cut vase and a pin tray.

Gertrude Boughton Lawrence Lotus Margaret Bear Blineht Joerger Leavenworth T. Trapp Stedman Club Te i. Cramier Maryie . Viet Josephine Agit Charles Hardy Bias Bernie McDonald Kansas City Mana Exina McClintock West Side Titedey Umphreys Harrison W. T. Beerholm Chicago Colorado Topeka Juhi Nickwimn John Clisee Edward Wider Mr. Lewis Athan Rider Feneer Enat Babel Revocies Beneee Tri Mra Parmelee Leila Chirag Ropeirs Passon Martha Pasne Teg Monte Nate van Buren Street Jenae Simmons Ae Dee Ah Hare McDanicia Kittle Ager Givens Florida OD. Wethered George Styne Emily Gee Wretern Avenue Tyler Street Br. A. I. Johnson Camby Newark

Pullmans in California Visit Arrives With Local Guests

Mrs George Mo Putlmes widow of the late president of the Pullman Car company arrives in California accompanied by Mrs Jobn Widow of the late General. The social visit highlights these prominent figures and their connection to the Pullman legacy.

Pullmans California Sen George Mo Putlmes Pullman Car Company Jobn Lnte

STOCKYARDS MOVE STOCK TO MISSOURI RAISING UPROAR

The Kansas City Stockyards Company transferred all business to Missouri for a new system of stock assignment. Dealers protested, meeting a committee with General Manager Child, who cited company policy as the reason, saying it was for the good of the yard.

Kanaas City Company Itu Husineas Missouri Kansas City Stockyards Company Muncert United States Supreme Court Child Child Wild

Gilck Calls for Democrats to Back Current Populist Ticket

Former Governor Geo W. Glick, a Democrat, voices support for accepting the current arrangement and endorsing the Populist state ticket. He argues opposition could create complications and that Democrats should unite with the present administration rather than seek to upend the existing balance.

Geo W. Gilcx Kannan Glick

Potter Palmer to occupy Pratt cottage at Seaton Newport

Mrs Potter Palmer reportedly plans to take the Pratt cottage Arleigh for the summer. After years of attempts to buy estates for summer residence no sales were offered. A limestone wall and iron fence along the Breaker property were built last fall, with similar work begun on the north and south sides.

Potter Palmer Pratt Seaton Newport R.T Pratt Cottage Arleigh Corellia Vanderbilt

Stock Breeders Appoint Committee for State Fair

The Improved Stock Breeders Association adopted a resolution demanding single rates for stock billing, abolition of the $10 hog valuation, and express shipping at owner risk with cheapest routes. favor freight when practical. Officers elected include M. S. Babcock, H. A. Heath re-elected, and Gen. W. Berry. Committees formed for legislation, revival of the state fair, and investigations with members from Peabody, Emporia, Wichita, Belleville, and Topeka.

Stock Breeders ® Association Improved Stock Breeders’ Association Express Otlicara Bereton J. W. Robinson el Trad Hobb Whiting E. W Meliville Une Ra Charles S. Cross First National Bank Emporia Omaha Bevorutian W. Berry Leibtried Empe Newman FE 1, Inc Burlington Westbrook Peabody J. W. Thobinson el Dorado T W. Harrison Toeprlu TA. Hubbard Remo Tein Wichita Geo Witok Ateh- Jeon Sawyer Manhattan Keatadromena Belleville Pupeka E. W. Meliville Radorai King J. i Jayless Noreatur Potter, Peabody Allen Meriden

National Sound Money League Sets February 2 Meeting

National Sound Money League announces executive committee meeting in Washington on Wednesday to act on monthly commission report and discuss overall gold standard interests. Kansas forecast shows fair weather with nw winds. Haterhazy acquitted after trial. card of thanks from Poste family for Laverna loss.

National Sound Money League Chicago Smalley Eneral Washington Monthary Commission New York Laverna J. B Poste

Law's Majesty Centered on Supposed Railroad Plot

The article reports that most believe the story is a fabrication created by a La boran railroad agent. United States Marshal Bennett arrived and planned to depart for Barleboro that afternoon. At Igatisbors and Mekwakh, calm prevailed amid claims of an alleged insurrection centered there.

Ftom la~ Bom United States Bennett Northern District Barleboro Igatisbors Mekwakh

Troops to be sent over Seminole trouble in Indian Territory

Secretary Bliss discussed the reported Seminole outbreak in the Indian Territory with Acting Secretary Meikeljohn and received Agent Wisdom’s dispatch on the burning and outrages. The War Department awaitsGen. Brooks in Chicago for fuller reports before sending troops from Port Reno or Fort Sill.

Washington Bliss War Department Meikeljahn Indian Territory Steretary Bliss Wisdom Brooks Chicago Department of the Deasouri Sorne Port Renn Fort Sill

Seminole uprising rumors unsettle Kansas City crowd

Supposed reports from the Indian Territory claim 150 Seminole reds on the warpath toward Kurisborn, killing whites as they go, while whites arm and evacuate families. Confidence rests on unconfirmed tales of Seminole vengeance for two earlier burnings, with officials awaiting substantiated details amid widespread fear.

Kansas City Kurisborn Fairlax

Unrest in Seminole Nation Reported in Indian Territory

A letter from Tecumseh notes armed Indians near 38 miles away threatening towns and property. Oklahoma City confirms uprising with two citizens killed in Pottawatomie County amid anger over recent Seminole killings linked to Lincoln McGewey and Palmer Simpson. Citizens mobilize toward Barksboro near Maude to respond to the flashpoint.

Wichita Jah Tetumech Seyl Noliss Tecumseh Oklahoma City Pottawatomie Lincoln McGewey Palmer Simpson

Fusion Endorsed by Minnesota Democratic State Committee

Minnesota fusion of all silver elements is officially endorsed by the state committee. Chairman Hosing announced the plan at Jackman tean ger. W. J Bryan spoke late, linking fusion to Nebraska results and urging town support.

Democratic State Committee Minneapolis Minnvsota Star Central Committee Hosing W. J Bryan Nebraska

Rattlesnake Attacks Driver in Creek County

January rattlesnake incident near Guthrie Oklahoma injures William Dan Run as he drives a cart east of the Sac and Fox reserve. The serpent wrapped around the wheel, struck him in the face twice, and he cannot recover.

Guthrie, Or William Dan- Run Sac and Fox Dungan

Local notices and incidents from city and region

Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Bair a daughter addresses at 1820 West street Rev W B Sadler of Chicago and Rev A F Ballinger of New York will speak Thursday noon at the coach stop. A hotel kitchen worker crushed fingers in an ice cream freezer at the Throop hotel. amputation likely. Mrs Conrad Mayer starts divorce proceedings. Botefuhr, Scrivener’s Sons agent, in Port Smith. parents missing after storm. Dr Ruby patents a cyclostat bicycle device for sudden stop while seated. Two snow rods operated by small handles support wires. Contempt proceedings against Theo panelon receiver of Peaxenppantin have been withdrawn. supreme court decision pending.

Harry 4. Bair West Street W. B Sadler Chitcago A. F. Ballinger New York Santa Fe Ebay Theakson Throop Conrad Mayer Mayer Botefuhr Charles Scribner's Sons Telh Topeka Port Smith Recited Street Ruby Teo Panelon Peaxenppantin Stefan Corte Supreme Court

Oklahoma landlord defends wind lore with tall tales

In a New York Sunday Journal piece, a Oklahoma landlord recounts wild wind feats to mock a boastful stranger. The tale includes a calf blown against a barn, a man thrown by gales, and a zephyr turning a man’s attire inside out, framed as humorous regional lore.

Riess Thors Lance Despeir Srent Tha Landlont Eanses New York Sunday Journal

Man Wheelchairs Down Street as Bicycle Cop Delays

A comic scene from Detroit Free Press reports a middle aged cyclist on a tricky paved sidewalk ignored by a bicycle policeman who speeds ahead then offers to take her to the justice's office. The woman replies she has waited over 80 years for the moment and continues on.

Jnsties Ibi Detroit Free Press

Wobbling markets and mixed signals sweep Chicago papers

A roundup of stock prices from Wheat and Corn trading opens, with wheat steady at 64 to 65 cents May, Paris French duty rumors stirring cables. Chicago livestock shows receipts and prices. hogs, cattle, and sheep shift slightly with buyers active. Kansas City reports higher hogs and mixed cattle demand.

Associated Press State Journal Chicago WMC Liverpool T Loken Athurs New York St Louis Allen and Grint Wike Sic Inter Te Ma Liverpool Northwestern Récelpta Corn—Com Profemonaix Country Commission Hevelore May

Grain Men's Boycott Targets Kansas Commission Men

The Kansas Grain Dealers Association meets at the National Hotel in Topeka where members push to list commission men not to trade with. Governor Leedy urges recovery for grain dealers and plans for resolutions to bar unfair buyers and seek railroad action similar to a Chicago route order. Adrian Sherman elected attorney and officers named for the year, including President N. B. Hieatt Willis and secretary J. W. Thomas.

Kansas Grain Dealers Ational Grain Commission Men Kansas City Leedy Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Kansas Roads Adrian Sherman N. B. Hieatt Willis Kan J. W. Thomas Home A.J. Smiley Concordia M. H. Roller Ca Cleville Tather Corte Lyon Muscotah Frank Thomen Summerfield H. Work Eliaworth

Market Gossip by W A Michael Commission Co

Market gossip column from Topeka Kansas broker notes bid prices in grain provisions and stocks with mentions of hogs, wheat and Chicago prices. Cited figures include 1,500 and general receipts data for traders and shipments amid midwestern markets.

W. A. Michael Commision Co Hrekers West Sixth Ave Topeka Lux Commission Co Kansan Ave Topeka, Han

Cattle Receipts and Grain Movements Across Markets

Grain and cattle receipts across Chicago Kansas City and Omaha show mixed totals with Chicago wheat and corn activity. Northwestern ports Minneapolis and Duluth report car counts, while last year’s totals are noted for comparison amid unclear garbled text.

Barnes City Lecord Liverpool Chicago Kansas City Omaha Northwestern Minneapolis Duluth Wheil

Teasurer and Seely Telephone 152.

Fragmentary notice references a telephones contact and a numeric identifier 152, with unclear context. No clear names, dates, or events are evident beyond the garbled phrases.

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