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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1897

Page

3

Hal Reid Delivers Broad Domestic Drama at Grand

Large audience, mostly from out of town, greeted Hal Reid in the new Human Hearts at the Grand. Reid portrayed the governor with a comic effect, wearing a wig and costume to mimic the chief executive, while Forrester Hapersonated Fea portrayed the governor’s private secretary. The audience applauded Reid’s entrance. Ay ninselt’s performance was noted as weaker in comparison.

Hal Reid Hal Test Hat Reid Governor Smedy Aulienes Mim Guyerine Ay Ninselt Forrester Anit

Lincoln is Dictator at the Head of Chicago’s Three Hundred

The article discusses Lincoln as a dictatorial figure amid a Chicago social regime dispute. It notes rumors of his sponsorship of a larger political scheme, denies his claim to be a dictator, and mentions his advisory role in social reform questions. It also touches on the assembly’s brilliancy and Mr Lincolns’s mixed acceptance of duties.

Lincoln Chicago Three Hundred Van Wilquette Urope Linesin Committee of Nine

Christ Politics Critique at McVicker's Church

Rev. Frank G. Vrooman denounces Ward politician Madden as a symbol of slum politics in a sermon at People's church Chicago. He attacks modern political methods, warns of danger to the republic, and condemns influence of educated, well-off factions who manipulate votes and finance to evade law and court.

Chicago Frank G. Vrooman People's Church McVicker Martis B. Madden United States Heigh Vrooman Vina Sumner

Investigation Opens Over Nude Dance at Fraternity Event

Cincinnati police probe the Moorish dancers at a Phi Betta Phi fraternity gathering held in a campus building. Chief Deltech seeks evidence for charges as guests fled the state after the midnight show deemed filthy and planned to offend.

Cincinnati Petice Today Php Betta Phi Deltech Deaiteoh

Moody appeals for leaders amid appetite for change at Tremont Temple

Boston viewers heard evangelist Moody assert Americans crave leadership and stimulus. He warned against prayer without giving and urged readiness to spark genuine excitement to awaken the public as he defended earlier remarks about men and courage. The speech referenced need for action and responsibility.

Boston Evangelist Moody Tremont Temple America Mr. Moody Rhan New England

Smith and White Fight Ends In Draw In New York

In a New York bout on January 13 Solly Smith and White fought a spirited contest that lasted four rounds before the referee declared a draw. White used reach and clever defense to counter Smith’s powerful punches, as spectators approved the decision.

New York Solly Smith White Bolly Smith Smith's Vicions Orslauchts Solty Otolly Salty Solly

New York Woman Invents Skirt Clasp For Bicycle Winds

Mrs Bordine of New York unveils a bandy clasp to hold skirts in place while cycling. The device uses a round pin and teeth to grip the skirt, preventing flapping and tearing as wind pressure grows.

Bordine New York Sate Bodine Bodine BO Inter

Creedon Defeats Williams In Four Star Rounds

Dan Creedon of Australia defeats Tom Williams of Salt Lake City in four rounds at Myers Athletic club test night. Creedon lands hard in the fourth round, knocking Williams to the mat, as Williams tries to counter and both spar before the referee declares Creedon the winner.

Creedon Williams Allany Jan Myers’ Athletic Club Dan Creedan Australia Finistes Tom Williams Salt Lake City Cremton Wiliams For & Piies Rae Jobaupesbure South Africa Crewley Beavive Gresdel Williems Creeson William Willen Wiliams Hater Willams Sreedon

Browns Cleared Over 12 000 Last Year

St Louis Browns president Chris Von der Abe announced the club’s finances and board election in St Louis. Von der Abe owns about seven eighths of the stock. The election was ceremonial. he is pleased to have reduced his holdings on other ventures. Also notes a Cleveland bicycle tournament finish with Anderson winning by four lengths in 45 minutes.

St Louis Browns St. Louis Chris von der Ate Chris von der Abe Chris Tut Neason Cleveland Cleveland, Jas TiHin Anderson Pearl Keyen Jennie Brown Tansihe Ip Amy Kalgren May Alien i

Pate op an Advenress Found With Lit tis to Eat

Fort Scott January 12 Honey Meeks was arraigned last evening charged with adultery by his white wife Mrs Copper who left her husband to be with Meeks. She was found in an abandoned house south of town where she had been staying. The apartment contained a seal and several items. Both parties admitted their relationship.

Fort Scott Honey Meeks Copper Meeks Weing

Klamath Boundary Commission Reports to Congress

The Klamath boundary commission report, sent to Secretary Francis and to Congress, cites defects in the U S survey and outlines land losses due to boundary errors. Indian witnesses and treaty language harmonized on the western boundary, but the northern claim and west-line error reduced acres for the Indians, affecting about thousands of acres.

Washington Klamath Boundary Commission Francis Congress Curetsalon W. P. Coleman St .Louis Shufrenas Messrs i Z. Mammond California J. C. Applegate Oregon Jon United States Commideian

Postal Congress Delegates Named by Foreign Governments

Washington January 12 Foreign governments show interest in the coming postal congress to be held in May. Delegates announced include Mexico Switzerland Bulgaria Costa Rica Austria Haiti Great Britain and others with Russia and France expected to join. The list reflects officials from posts telegraphs and government offices sent to represent their countries.

Washington Post Office Department Mexico Don Augustine Chavez Marino Scapatavera Don Ignacio Garcias Switzerland Jean Baptiste Pienda Anton Stager Poste Camille de Lossert Lusumma Postal Bulgaria Ivan Stayanoritoh Central America Nicaragua Salvador Honduras Ger Nicanor Holet-Paraza Costa Rica Joaquin Fernado Calve Austria Rudolph Naubner Posts and Telegraphs Theo, Haubrager Minister of Commerce Albert Destribral Hayti—J. F. Leger Great Britain Spencer Walpole

General Assembly re elects Speaker Gray at Columbia

The New York era dispatch reports the Columbia general assembly re selecting Frank Gray as Speaker of the House while Gov Evans' message urges continued dispensary control and enforcement. Ontario note: Lt Governor Kirkpatrick underwent successful surgery. Tupper attended. Chicago forecast: Kansas to see partly cloudy skies with mixed precipitation and cooler northerly winds. Speakers and performers favored Ayer products as per the era notices.

Columbia 3. C General Assembly Prank Gray Gov Evans’ Een Thelioe Charleston Guy-elect Ellerbe

Digestive aids urged for heart health in old notice

An article argues heart trouble stems from weak digestion and nervous system links. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe daily aid after meals, claiming regular use helps general heart health and digestion, with availability at drug stores in 50 cent size packages.

Stuart Stuart Co Mars

Sherry party raid trial features nude dancer Little Egypt

Po Wee Captain Chapman faces trial over a December raid on Sherry's ball room during a stag dinner honoring Freibert Seeley. Witnesses describe dancers and guests in semi nude acts and suggestive gifts while Chapman’s defense narrates encounters in the dressing rooms. Seeley’s party is an unwilling prosecutor as the case proceeds toward possible grand jury review.

Egypt New York Chapman Sherry Freibert B. Seeley P. T. Barnum Seeley Anna Belle Whitford Dottie Mortimer Minnie Renwood Little Lanyera

The Oregon Moves to Sea for Long Voyage

San Francisco dispatch reports the battleship Oregon will weigh anchor at 2 PM to head to sea on Thursday, with rumors of a destination to Acapulco. The vessel, laden with stores and coal, has been moored off Union Iron Works to clean her hull, delaying departure due to alleged fouling.

San Francisco Oregon Acapulco Union Iron Works Gmler

On the Bowery: Stone At Topeka Involved In Robbery Case

Charles Stone of Silver Lake and Swinburne ranch superintendent traveled to Topeka carrying funds for two workers clothing and provisions. A chase followed as a woman named Fannie Pareux was arrested after a robbery report near Smoky Row and Second Street.

Charles Stone Silver Lake Swinburne Fannie Page Mr. Stone Stone Topeia Bwinburoo Ranch Smoky Row Farsi Second Street Kansas Avenue Quincy Grover Pantie Pareux

Northwest Storm Disrupts Rail and Roads Across States

A broad February storm battered Nebraska Kansas Colorado Wyoming Montana and Northern Illinois with heavy snow turning to rain in parts. City streetcar traffic delayed as wet heavy snow blocked streets. Railways report trains running behind schedule and fears grow for telephone and telegraph line damage if conditions persist.

Chicago Nebraska Kansas Colorado Wyoming Montana Inwae Illinois Black Hills Missouri Trafic Burlington Council Hiufrs Des Motnee

State Agriculture Board Meets with Public Sessions Today

The State Board of Agriculture convenes with delegates gathering at the secretary’s office in the state home for organization at 4 o’clock. Tonight through Friday feature night and day meetings in the capitol, with welcome by Governor J. W. Leedy and a reply by President Thomas M. Potter. Col T. W. Horton of Topeka speaks on the range, fertility, and possibilities of farms. Wichita packing firm head Dold and ex-Speaker Lobdell participate. Attendees invited. book highlights South Missouri scenery, mailed free by J. B. Lockwood. J. L. Sheldon and instrument tuning notices also listed.

Secretary Thoraday Capitol Hamister Hall Ihe J. W. Lee

SAILING IN THE SKY A Christmas Bicycle Club Meeting Memo

At the Thomperon Street Bicycle Club meeting President Toots announced winter rides require red woolen mittens. Brother Claytop showcased a patent hot water starter for winter biking that risks scalding and is priced at $2. Tales of crashes with a white man, cows, and a dog catcher device were shared, with members discussing extensions, fines, and inventive schemes.

Toots Brother Claytop Thompson Thase Garsaparina White Calamity Jacobson Fy Ackson Tyne Jordan Tha Heao H Evike Cantaloupe Harper Coustaloupe

No Arbitration For The British American Idea In Europe

London dispatch notes European powers unlikely to follow Britain and the United States into an arbitration treaty. Editorials question the fairness and practicality of court-appointed judges from any state in disputes, fearing anti-British sentiment may color decisions. The piece calls the treaty experimental and emphasizes territorial stakes over money disputes.

London Nord Deutsche Albemeire Zeltune Berlin Stan Great Britain United States Europe England America Toursen Courier Cuba Daily Parte France Muenine Post Caneservative Meema Dominion

Platt Likely Chosen Senator As Caucus Sets Preference

Albany Jan 15 The Wereld Hire reports a caucus tonight to elect a successor to United States Senator Hill with term ending March 4. Platt appears favored by a nearly unanimous vote, while Choate's bid seems futile. Democrats may renominate Fill, though Hull desires a distinction for Porter.

Albany United Hill Thomas Union Leamie Club Joseph EL. Choate Mr. Platt Choate Leslse Intte Mr. Pistt Democratis Hull Judee Porter

West Point Cadets Fail Exam Dropping Thirty Students

Thirty West Point cadets are listed as deficient in the Montall examination, with names spread across states including Missouri, Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. The report notes third class standings and mentions a few individuals tied to the event while referencing military academy procedures and a likely disciplinary outcome.

West Point Warkite Chasers Miltey Academy Puncheut Wedike Moorsh Clase Tierman Wiliam Allimery Otte Franklin Roat Hrown Ransac Greevoleat Cumenipas Willem Techie Gitean Witten Lev New Fork Prace M. Whitaker Giles Neal Lee Fitetugh Bee Bulilvan Askn & Sone Humphrey

Bourke Cockran to Speak in New York

Arrangements set for a grand demonstration in New York on February 3. Speakers include John Hedmond and Burke Cockran addressing Irish prisoners, jail conditions, and convict labor abuses. Gallagher leads efforts to secure releases, inviting members of the United States to attend this unprecedented event.

New York Joh Hedmond Burke Cook Redmond Cuckran Gallagher Foc Howe United States

St John to Speak Tonight at City Hall Meeting

Ex governor John P. St. John expected to address the ten year plan at a meeting tonight in City Hall. Officials say additional speeches and measures to prevent disruptions will be provided.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ota G. W. Stansfield Madden U. S. Senate Moody Evangelist Fie the State Journal Dan Creedon Pate Littis Klamath Indian Claims the Postal Congress THE LAW All Right South Carolina Ontario Geoge A Kirkpatrick Hos Ital Herbert Ailingham Roddick of Montress Charles Tupper Ayer Bowery Storm Board OF Agriculture South Missouri Kansas City Memphis St R. Co South Milwork J. B Lockwoop Kansas City, Mo J. L. Sheldon Wit Herring Tor Thorson Sailing Clayton Tomplaty WLIX U. & Senate West Point Cadets New York City
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