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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1897
Page
6
Cincinnati reports the steamer Chere Amie formerly Pas te of New York fled down the river after the Delaware landing, pursued by the cutter Colfax. The steam launch sped with full steam, crowds cheered as the Chere Amie fled upriver, then anchored back near Jacksonville.
Lena Bo Warch of 1265 Park Street died Wednesday night of stomach cancer after a long illness at age 48. Funeral at her residence this afternoon. burial in Auburn tomorrow. Also notes on Dally Mull age 7 dying of measles, and multiple other deaths and burials with brief details. Credits and misprints indicate citywide mourning notices and upcoming events.
Topeks hotels crowded and civic activity buzzes with clubs elections receptions and lectures. Sheri Kopity hosts a gathering while a Salvation Army hospital story and a concert at a local church are noted amid plans for pool tournaments sermons and Society meetings in Topeka Kansas.
The Chicago Tribune denounces Governor Leedy and Populist rhetoric in Topeka and Chicago. It accuses Leedy of insulting Kansas opponents and calling for harsh measures against capitalists, describing Chicago as semi barbaric and the Populist line as simplistic and harmful. Leedy’s insults spark cross city hostility comments.
Attention Comrades All of Washington Segion No. 28 BL to assemble Saturday January 16 at 9 a.m. in halt in Tuli uniform to attend the funeral of Comrade Slushar G. Swanson. Commander 8. L. Martin, Recorder.
The secretary of the treasury has transmitted to Congress an estimate of 50000 dollars to establish a site for erecting a penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth Kansas.
In Topeka society life a Bunglers party at Hudsons hall featured many elaborate costumes and dancing by couples including Mr and Mrs W W Webb Mr and Mrs B T Lewis and others. Jss Lida Bergan hosted duplicate whist. Mr James Ramsey and Mrs Ramsey celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with 50 friends. A Topeka committee invited musicians for a Creation performance at Ottawa Chautauqua next summer.
An article argues heart disease in Americans stems from excitement and worry plus weak digestion. It claims the sympathetic nerves link heart and stomach, causing palpitations and breathlessness. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe daily remedy, offering full-size packages for 50 cents and a booklet from Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Miss Libbie Haslett leaves Thursday for Chicago to enter the event and compete in a moored contest. Nash, 33 St. Louis, arrived yesterday to visit Mr. L. T. Yount, joined by his sister Mrs. Leon Yount who will reside here with her husband. The Paetorian club meets Saturday afternoon at 419 Buchanan street. Miss Mayme Ettinger hosts the O. N. O. club with a peanut hunt. prizes won by Miss Sylvia Kenderdine and Mr. Merle King.
North Topeka items include Mrs Brom's illness and visits by S J Peterson of Kansas City. Local residents travel to Buffalo Hart and Versailles Mo. A new restaurant opens on the avenue and gospel meetings at the Christian church draw growing interest led by Rev D D Doyle. Funeral of Miss Eveline Thomas held at Congregational church with Rock of Ages sung per deceased. Credo club debates Fall of Man at Union Pacific hotel. Arizona snowstorm reports Prescott shows heavy snowfall. relief efforts urged for India. Poisoning by smoked sausage reported in Englewood Chicago area. local optician Chas Bennett praises eyeglasses in Topeka.
Thomas F. Watson critiques Mr. Bryan’s oratory across venues, arguing eloquence travels beyond local geography. He praises potential but notes lack of improvisational power and deep passion in extemporaneous speech, while envisioning Bryan rising to the front rank if such qualities develop. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises at 122 and 114 West 5th.
Jefferson City January 15 The Missouri House shelves the Piper resolution to probe the St Louis police department by a decisive vote. Bills banning football on Thanksgiving and baseball on Sunday receive similar fate while a rail rate cut to two cents per mile is proposed by the Travelers Protective Association. Mechanic notes and advertisements for Lehigh coal and Beechams are included.
In thick fog a Galveston bound vessel Fernmoor and German Hochheimer ran aground after a collision near Hamburg. Fernmoor sustained a stove stern. Other ships reportedly damaged, with heavy fog hampering navigation. Also notice asks Capital Legion members to assemble on Saturday January 7 in full uniform for parade honoring Comrade Bier.
For sale only by the Southwestern Fuel company inquiry offers Ls Cerilius Anthracite. Some people compare it to Pennsylvania in quality and price, with various sizes available.
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