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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1898

Page

7

Coat Interests Meet at Chicago Convention

In Chicago on January 17 delegates and officers discuss credentials and rules for a convention of operators representing various groups. The body elected two secretaries and formed a committee from each state to verify credentials while planning regulations and universal adoption proposals. About 500 delegates attended as talks covered screening methods and the shift away from screens in the industry.

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Shook Down a Church and Earthquake Report at Ar gents

A fragmented report notes a tremor near Ferrar causing injuries and damage. In Washington, the Senate passes an immigration restriction measure by 45 to 28. Fr. V. Brinkley discusses bridge construction and adoption of a new bridge style after initial opposition.

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Tombstone Vandalism Shocks Cumberland Cemetery Scene

A January incident at Rivers View cemetery in Willumbpert Maryland reports vandals slashed and toppled tombstones and monuments. The damage is estimated at $5,000 and investigators seek suspects as authorities raise funds to hire detectives to solve the case.

Cumberland Rivers View Willumbpert Maryland

Local notices and incidents at Smoky How and district

A mix of municipal, banking, and social notices from Smoky How. Reports warn of a bank cashier change, a packing firm updating equipment, and a shooting incident involving Tek-Vin Harper. Excursions and local business ads appear alongside a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Pain Palm and a laundry advert.

International bimetalism debate dominates currency policy reports

The article outlines tensions over gold and silver policy, noting warnings about forged treasury statements and cabinet conflicts. It details figures such as Secretary of the Treasury and President, the push for an international bimetallic agreement, and Walcott’s retirement from the commission. It also mentions Col Albert Pope commenting on department stores and pricing in the bicycle industry.

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Billy Edwards Out and Governor Race Opens in Seventh District

W C Edwards former secretary of state spent Sunday with family in Topeka and today announced his candidacy for governor. He indicated he will enter the campaign with broad support from friends. Since leaving state office he has worked on Port Arthur development and maintains his residence, now signaling a new political bid in the Seventh district race.

W. C. Edwards Topeka Bince Edwards Port Arthur Tex

Schrader in Town to Build Divine Church in Topeka

August Schrader, the so called divine healer, arrived in Topeka for a two day stay before heading west. He wears a long black robe and crucifix, claims no fee for blessings, relies on voluntary contributions, and plans to organize a Divine church in Topeka with headquarters in Greater New York. He reports his wife Ming Roberts will join him soon from Sioux City.

August Schrader Topeka Buon Pacific Coast Mr. Schrader Henjer Schrader Green Bay Wis Ming Roberts Sioux City Toork Schrader Schlatter Chicago Hotton Methodist Church New York City Divine Church Jesus Christ Thad Greater New York

Show of Bad Manners at Dole Arrival in Honolulu

President Dole of Hawaii landed from the steamship Peru to a minimal reception. The vessel arrived after dark and quarantine rules prevented a formal welcome by U S officials. The Hawaiian consul greeted Dole and his family with little fanfare before dawn.

San Francisco Dole Hawaii Peru United States

Man Arrested For Stealing A Dog Knepper

Wil Bryant, a local baseball figure, was arrested Sunday on petit Larceny and enticing from its owner. He allegedly sold a white bulldog named Knepper to a man for three dollars and a pair of feather shoes, then failed to settle with the owner and witnesses. Judge Atchison had postponed sentence pending compliance. Bryant later disappeared but was to be arraigned again, with prosecutors seeking action.

Wil Bryant Pred Dietsich Rock Island Bryant Knepper Fred Dietrich Atchison Hym Wil Atehi¢en

State Historical Society Nominating Committee Meet Tuesday

The nominating committee of the state historical society will meet at the society rooms at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon to elect officers and 33 directors for the ensuing year. The evening program at Representative Hall includes an address by Dr. H D Pinher and the president will speak on the importance of accuracy in historical statements. John Speer, Garden City, will relate a memo on recent events.

State Historical Society The Representative Hall Ie Bs H. D. Pinher John Speer Garden City

Bond Schemes and Forged Checks Highlight Local Court

Frank Brown, ex-deputy city attorney, was arrested on forging checks and sent for trial with a January preliminary hearing. Bonds posted by S. Spencer proved worthless, sparking questions of collusion. Judge Atchison presided as bond issues and perjury rumors rose. General John B. Gordon to lecture at Crawford theater on "The Last Day of the Confederacy" as part of the series.

Frank Brown Frask Brown Attor~rey S. i Spencer Jackson Spencer Spenter Jumcy McClintock E. Spencer Pulles Atchison Clintock W. Miller West Sixth Street Miller Elisabeth Colvin John B. Gordon United States Georgia Crawford Theater Bordon

Wheat and Cotton Markets Rally on Opening Trade

Wheat closed higher at the start as Liverpool and Argentine demand boosted prices with May futures up. Corn and oats were dull yet steady while provisions held strong, and flax and rye showed modest gains amid active cotton trading and mixed domestic receipts in Chicago livestock markets.

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Kansas City Produce Market Daily Market Notes

Kansas City reports mixed commodity movements with wheat steady to slow, corn lower, oats firm, and hay active. Cattle and hog receipts vary, price levels steady to higher. sheep market strong with lambs and mutton noted. Market gossip lists representative sales and regional port and rail receipts and earnings data for rail lines and utilities.

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Agents Wanted and Rent Notices in Four Local Ads

The snippet lists recruitment for agents to visit stores and print signs with multi color options. It also presents multiple rental ads for furnished and unfurnished rooms in various streets, including Jackson street and Quincy street, noting features like heat, water, bath, and conveniences.

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