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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1897

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Pure Food Show Opens With Crowded Booths And Big Expects

The Pure Food exposition prepares for a grand opening next Saturday at 2 PM with the Marshall band and remarks from Edward Wilder of the Pure Food association. Exhibitors from Lincoln Neb to St Louis display 80 to 400 square feet booths. TEA and breakfast foods, baking powders, spices, cereals, and other products fill the aisles as tickets sell in advance to nearly 5000 attendees. Tickets are available at local stores and druggists, with evening hours through the next week and lectures by Miss Emily B Murian Coffing starting at 1 PM each day.

Marshallie Band Edward Wilder Pure Food Association Emily B Murian Coffing Philadelpite Proievgdins Almady Tmn Kuehne Burchard Bridge & Go Lincolns Neb OA Murdock & Co Ranses City Tope Linseed Alla Pury Food Company St. Louis B. Knox Johnstown N. C Despuera iKenena Silk Company Hutchinson Swift Packing Company Chicago Packines House EU Pettiivbn & Co Charles Wolff Packing Company Ana Hutchinson Packing Company Matilieu Miner! Water Company Ubie Tayman-Oberley Company Tanges and Kliehen Philp Isines Company Wichita Bowlon Sini Fee Osweko Starch Company Oswero N. Fitomingten & Sntthes

Fallure of D A Clementst at Cit Kansas Ave Store

The well known clathitz store of 13 A Clemente Co at Cit Kansas avenue was closed Saturday. The note of the insolvency lists creditors including Wilson Bros Chicago, Fr 3 Thomas, Smith Company, and Chey nk Topeka. Former partner in the business, Velie, formerly associated with Woo Whites, led to a two year old partnership dissolution. Continuous business doubt follows the closure.

Clathitz A. Clemente @ Co Cit Kansas Avenue Seenine Uyler A Wilson Bros Chicago Johnson Thomas Schabl & Broke Walt Ive Cheynk Topeka Prarminary Nararren E. Smith Company Forme Nes Sa Geenes Cose Seetas Clements Tris Heer Ropekn Velie Nusiews Woo Ciements « Mtintoe Hes Aresulee Ed Partiershlp Wien

State Assembly Factions Debate Fair Handling Of Embers Issue

The article notes internal caucus tensions as members discuss fair procedure while Major Hudson faces opposition and a potential motion to table a matter in tonight's session. Apollo Lodge 188 calls officers and members to attend Brother Lee Olmstead's funeral at their hall Wednesday afternoon, with sister lodges invited.

Major Hudson Hudson Apollo Lodge No A. O.1 Fe'elowk Lee Olmstead BE. Schmidt W. H. Frasie Rec

Coin Harvey Attacks Loud Bill From Wrong End

Washington January senate post office committee heard Coin Harvey author of Coin's Financial School oppose the bill arguing consumers would not benefit from any publication price cut. He urged cheap letters and challenged the notion free education justifies cheaper literature while warning against public life dangers. Harvey favored investigating railroad charges and believed current rates were excessive.

Washington Jan Senate W. HT. Harvey Harvey Vitex Eure Wes Seriou Lfe Fepublic Chandice Jase Foud Axl West Ae Ee Ecos Nome Pont Ver

Wesley Davis Homestead Sold at Sheriff Sale Today

Sheriff sale transfers listed include Wesley Davis homestead at Rossville, bought by Ei. Merriam for 60, Lot Ten Mast Ridith avenue, Metskaor, and adjoining parcels sold to JM. Hunt for 72, three additional properties purchased by S. Shild for 200, Henry Emery’s lot sold for 330 to DeNate Rodheine, and other parcels bought by Aiwrt Evans for start.

Wesley Davis Xwpley Esprtguse Tore Stanurren Bolonemin Te Es Rleen Henry Emery Palete Star

Czar in danger as German surgeon summoned

London reports a dispatch from St. Petersburg stating Dr Bersteunn, a leading German specialist, has been summoned to operate on the czar to halt a purge of a troubling ailment. The czar has suffered vertigo due to overwork after a past attack at the cave where he was wounded by a Japanese fanatic.

London St. Petersburg Bersteunn

McKee Wounded Man Slowly Recovers at Union Hotel

McKee, the traveling man, was injured Friday night at a Union Pacific hotel. Doctors report he is not in immediate danger and may recover. Wounds to his chest and abdomen are healing. throat irritation persists. Police investigate a telegram linked to the incident, possibly from a Memphis woman claiming to know who attacked him.

McKee W. Findes Chread Pelee Garriner Ivy Anna Mekes Memphis Donn T. M. McKee Puliee Aferphis Gundiner Alcheo

Death of F E Stilwell Kansas City Depot Superintendent

F E Stilwell longtime superintendent of the union depot died at Kansas City Port Heo and Mymyrhis hospital in this city at 1s yesterday afternoon from pneumonia. He had been ill for four weeks and, after plans to visit the Territory for a convalescent trip, his health failed to improve despite a trip to hot springs. Stilwell served as depot superintendent here for years.

Kansas Union Kansas City Port Heo & Mymyrhis Stilwell Tasits Dovie Tun Vigas Veaith Stilkelt Wan Isan

Seneca Girl Found In Kansas City Sanitarium

Lulu Ervin aged Seneca girl has been located at Dr El Swarts home on Sandusky Avenue Kansas City Kan She is under a physician s care recovering from a recent surgical operation Her brother in law Fue Lon has been blamed for the mystery and the search by her parents continues George E Cole was operated on at the Santa Fe hospital He is reported in satisfactory condition The Paiges Eva Mountford East Lynne encore and a One Minute Cough Cure ad follow.

Kansas City Lulu Ervin el Swarts Sandusky Avenue Kanva City Kan Miss Ervin Buen Furlong Mise Ervin George E. Cole Santi Fe Hospital Atr. Cole

Failure of Three Banks In Louisville and Newport

National Bank Examiner Escott closed the doors of the German National Bank of Louisville chaired by Z M MuKnight. The bank’s capital stock was 3201,600 with a 10,000 surplus and violated the 25 percent rule. Depositors are promised full repayment. stockholders may reorganize. Real estate deals also contributed to the First National Bank of Newport closure and Minnesota State Savings Bank shutdown.

Louisville National Bank Escott German National Bank Z. M. MuKnight McKnight

Newport Bank Failure Shocks City in 1890s

Newport Kentucky reports the First National Bank closed its doors after heavy real estate investments. Officials say no one loses money, yet rumors persist. President Trapp and Cashier Youtsey are absent. Trapp had just been elected and held extensive bank stock and loans. Cincinnati observers note the bank had long been in financial strain and link land investments to the collapse.

Newport National Bank Heltvue T. B. Youtsey Ito John T. Trapp Joseph Wright Trapp Henry Gunkel Dayton Cincinnati Newrt John Trapp Youtsey Inn Land Company Youisey

Minnesota Savings Bank Fails In St Paul

Minnesota State Savings Bank closed its doors and filed a fee of assten mint naming Wr. Bickel as assignee. Assets about 250000 and liabilities near 250000. Officers said the shutdown protected depositors amid recent banking turmoil and deposit withdrawals.

St. Paul Minnesota State Savings Bank Wr. Bickel

Sugar cargo aground near Beach Haven with crew aboard

The steamer Hadsworth from Liverpool carrying sugar is ashore near Beach Haven New Jersey. A wrecking steamer has begun efforts to assist. The vessel lies off shore and threatens fouling at high tide tonight. All 22 crew members remain on board as rescuers monitor conditions.

Beach Haven N. J Hadsworth Liverpool

Moffatt to Join Gov Adams for Mine Strike Settlement

Leadville mining leader L H Moffatt to join Governor Adams at his Leadville headquarters to push for a concrete settlement proposal from the miners union. The strike threatens key mines as pumps fail and ore bodies flood, with operators arguing over costs and concessions amid stalled work at Wolftone and other mines.

Denver L. H. Moffatt Leadville Alva Adams Moffatt Adams Hag Nifsers’ Union Teres Maid of Erin

Not Opposed to Nepotism in Kansas Senate

The Kansas senate race centers on Senator Dan Hart of Norton County a Populist figure known for his thick whiskers and long tenure. Hart who leads the county roads and lines committee has appointed his son Wil Hart as clerk of the committee, illustrating a belief that things worth keeping should stay within the family.

Kansas Senate Pefver Dan Hart Norton County Deter Kansas United States Senate Hart Norton Smith Phillips Senate Wil Hart

20000 Signers Petition Urges Nays on Amendment

A Kansas petition circulated two weeks ago by the W C T O headquarters reports strong turnout. Nearly 20,000 signatures have been received from across the state, with less than half of the petitions returnable. The petition urges senators and representatives to oppose any measure that endangers the ward amendment or interferes with laws related to intoxicating liquor.

Senate Oace of Representatives Kansas Uwaagie State of

Sherman's Books Sold in St Louis Collection of W T Sherman Volumes

W T Sherman collection comprising about 58 volumes of army records regimental histories and war literature sold in St Louis last week for 20 dollars. The sale was conducted by Thomas Dooley who did work for Sherman while at headquarters. Several copies were presented by Mrs Sherman to her son Tom now a Jesuit missionary. Many people examined the collection and talks with G A R posts and others pursued sale of the whole or part of it.

St.Louis San W.T. Sherman St. Louis Thomas Dooley Sherman United States Army Tom

Postal employes charged with embezzlement at Salt Lake

Salt Lake City January 13 F M McBride assistant postmaster and J W Cunningham stamp clerk are in custody on a federal embezzlement charge. McBride is said to be short about 4000 dollars and Cunningham about 280 dollars. Inspector Capt Nichols filed the complaint. McBride has long been regarded a top postal clerk in the west. He is the son of Judge McBride of Spokane Washington and has served here for 17 years.

Salt Lake Utah F. M. McBride J. W Cunningham

Excellent Barber Shop Opens in Topeka on Kansas Ave

The Shaffer Bros. and W. R. Walker open a central Topeka barber shop at 813 Kansas Avenue, featuring three skilled barbers and the city's only hydraulic chairs. The venue promises pleasant quarters and modern equipment to attract local patrons.

Kansas Avenue Shaffer Topeka

Specialties by The Faiges at Crawford Opera House

The Hinke sisters and a list of performers including Harry English Geo W Paige Walter L Potts Lillan Paige Frances Florida Ren Hake and Walter C Steely appear nightly this week at Crawford Opera House with admission prices 10 20 and 20 cents Subscribes in The State Journal

Faiges Hinke Sisters Harry English Geo. W. Paige Walter L. Potts Lillan Paige Frances Florida Ren Hake Walter C Steely Crawfiord Opera House

A Town in Arms Over Failing Election in Georgia

A riot grips Byroo in Houston county Georgia as rival election factions clash leaving four men shot. The town, divided over a municipal vote, saw gunfire and disruptions for hours until the sheriff restored a fragile calm. A second election is planned, with bloodshed feared to continue.

Americus Jon Byroo Houston C. C. Richardson C. L. Bateman Bateman RH. Basistew Watlers Charlie Stateman C. Richardson Indy

Texas Petition Seeks Cabinet for Texas Advocate

The Texas delegation presented a petition of 103,200 names to President-elect McKinley in Canton Ohio on Saturday afternoon on behalf of John Grant of Texas for a cabinet appointment. They were greeted at Union Station by prominent St Louis Republicans and hosted at a special dinner in the Terminal Hotel dining room before driving about the city.

St. Louis Jan Texas Delegaon McKinlay Canton John Grant Texas Union Station Dinims Terminal Hotel

Plague Ravages Bombay With 2592 Deaths Reported

Bombay January 18 the plague situation worsens with official figures showing 3000 cases and 2092 deaths. The Times of India faults decayed sanitary conditions for a decade and warns that the city’s future trade is at stake.

Bombay Times of India

Alaska Gold Rush Draws Thousands to North

Tacoma readers report Alaska merchants and steamship lines bracing for an influx of ten to fifteen thousand miners this spring. Last year about six thousand men went north seeking wealth, with few striking claims. Systematic advertising now aims to attract gold seekers from across the country to the Yukon frontier.

Tacoma Wash Alaska Puget Sound Yukon

Stake Knockdown In Front Of City Building

Ray Stake nephew of Senator W. Sterne once with the state treasurer’s office was knocked down this afternoon in front of the city building. He and an unnamed man quarreled briefly as a local policeman stood by. The assailant’s name was not revealed and Stake did not disclose it.

Ray Stake W. £. Sterne State Treasurer Stake Strke

Fair Weather Tonight and Tomorrow in City

The weather bureau predicts fair and warmer weather tonight and tomorrow after a south wind this morning raised the temperature to 5 degrees. The Paiges The Passes, a strong repertoire company, will perform at Crawford Opera House each night this week with change of play and admission 16 20 and 49 cents. Malta quarantine report notes twenty days against vessels from Bombay dated Jan 15. Mineral water advertisement claims top quality in the west by J W Phillips at 12 W Eighth Ave.

Althoteh Weather Bureau Aoia Paiges Crawford Opera House Malta Valtella Bombay

Craze Ends In Desperate Suicide Claim At Sister's Home

William Slater, distraught over a divorce from his wife and a custody dispute over their baby, raved at his sister Alice Loback’s home on Tenth Street and Missouri Pacific crossing. Police captured him as he begged for a means to end his life, weeping and declaring life was not worth living. He was taken to the station and placed in the women’s ward for further care. Slater had been employed as a yardman for the Rock Island railroad.

William Slater Pokce Wr. Sitter Birs Alice Lobuck Tenth Street Missouri Pacific Crossing Ellison Wm. Slater Feu Loback Tim Mr. Ellison Fie Apd Ewing Mrx Hans Wat Slater Slater Doc’ Ellison Sergeant Ellison Fock Island Railroad Yerdman

Atlantic & Pacific bonds purchase approved by Holland bankers

New York January 1 2 pm The Amsterdam and Holland bondholders of the Atlantic and Pacific railroad have approved the terms offered by the Atchison for the purchase of the bonds of the western division of the Atlantic and Pacific railroad.

Tis Terns Holland Bonqialders New York The Amsterdam and Holland Bondholiers Atlantic & Pacific Railroad Atchi- Sof Westven Atlantic & Pacific Railread

Wreck of Rock Island freight near Topeka delays trains

An eastbound Rock Island freight derailed near Wutland, one and a half miles west of Topeka, when a draw bar broke loose. Fifty empty box cars were ditched. no injuries. The wreck delayed traffic into Topeka, with Texas and Chicago passenger trains stalled at the scene.

Rock Island Wutland Topeka Topckm T Wechook Texas P Chicago

Charowhas Escape Delays District Court Assault Trial

Louis Charowhas was to stand trial in district court for an assault with a hatchet on Warren Giles, a Crawford bill poster. The information was withdrawn after Easiee Hezen moved to quash, and the case was dismissed.

Louis Charewhas Warren Giles Bill Poster Crawford Hell Easiee

Supreme Court Weakens Dispensary Law Decision

The Supreme Court has decided that the state of South Carolina’s dispensary regulation fails to meet constitutional standards. The ruling emphasizes limits on inspection powers and flags potential unconformity with federal law.

Aahitteton Jin Supreme Court of the United States

Earl of Kimberly Chosen Leader of Liberal Party

London January 15 Liberal peers meeting at Spencer House elected the Earl of Kimberly to lead the Liberal Party in place of Lord Berry who recently resigned. The Earl of Kimberly, former foreign minister, succeeds Roseberry and assumes leadership duties.

Earl of Kimberly Liberal London Spencer House Earl Spencer Earl of Kinberly Lorderry

Birth of Anna Gould's Son in Paris at Noon

Paris reports Countess Castel laine formerly Anna Gould gave birth to a son today at noon. Mother and child are healthy. Miss Gould is expected to wed Count Castel laine on March 16, 1886. Card of Thanks from Mrs. Anna E. Burch's relatives expresses gratitude for sympathy during bereavement. A $5 gold piece given with each ticket at the event.

Paris Castellaine Mise Anna Gould Mita Gould Count Castellaine Anna E. Burch

Dispute Delays Bridge Work As Inspectors Clash With Contractor

Commissioners decide to pay the contractor’s estimate for extra piles while the supervision and contractor argue over authority to direct the work. Extra piles driven under Hinckley orders. dispute over payment and who should pay for additional work remains unresolved. The board narrowly approves the contractor’s estimate, with arbitration stance on future costs.

Republican supporters split over endorsing candidate in Kansas

Pinney County reporter notes diverse interests clouding a Republican bid in Kansas. Some warn endorsement would anger factions. others push harmony by backing a single nominee to avoid intra party friction. The piece credits 16 Journal as source, highlighting tensions within the party.

Valvet Gav Heathers Tee Muriiers Une Eklt MO Sutton Doves City

Fitz in Trouble At Hyde and Sein Butte Bar Row

Brooklyn police report a late evening disturbance at Hyde and Sein where patrons jeered Fitz and a fight broke out. Bottles and a bundle of papers were seized. officers intervened as the crowd surged. The accused Fitz was taken for questioning while witnesses described a tense confrontation.

Brooklyn Hyde & Sein

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