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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1898

Page

6

North Topeka Clearing and Social Notices Mixed In One Sale

A long, garbled North Topeka column lists various clearing sales and shop notices including Cromwell & Jeffers and Costiey & Post offering shoes hats and goods at cost. Mentions of local residents moving, gatherings at 117 Von Buren Street, a birth, a funeral notice for Mrs. Sarah Orcutt, and community reminders surface amid fragmented names and places.

Yapiemaen Ienball Gatacore Gem Bakery Betual Cent Cromwell & Jeffers Thien Witems and Boake Ventory Union Pacific Hobert Silver Lake Yoateser ALC Jonna and Son Grantville Wewn North Trinnix Satunday John Ee Meriden Costiey & Post Naoe Delis Conwell Isle of Te ‘River Amit Povecs Aia Ana Dome von Buren Street Domie Curtin Ore Calvin Leon Ie Boothwee Pask Eek

Watches and books sale notice in a busy shop flyer

A bustling notice advertises new and second hand watches from Beth Thuras Clock Co with discounts and warranties, listing Elgin Waltham Hampden Rockford brands and prices. It also promotes Uncle Tom's Cabin bound edition by Dominion Company with agent opportunities, plus local lectures and miscellaneous ads for shirts and healing salves.

Beth Thuras Etd Watch Co Elgin Waltham Hampden Rockford Angie Fiteo CA Rey C. H. Morrison Karaas Uve

Crowding Vestibules Not Allowable President Baker Calls Attention

Letter to the editor from C C Baker of Topeka Kansas notes frequent crowding of vestibules with men or bars even when cars are empty. He argues this inconveniences ladies and children and urges patrons to desist from crowding vestibules. President Clifford Harker supports the request.

Baker The State Journal C. C. Baker Topeka Kan Hambis Wade Tully Pees Clifford ”. Harker

Judge Lacombe Denies Intervention in Union Pacific Foreclosure

New York Jan 1 Judge Lacombe denied the application by Josiah EB Preach and others for intervention in the foreclosure of the Union Pacific Railway. Morgan and others sought to enforce a collateral trust and secure sale of pledged securities. The decree directs sale of securities with bids capped and a seven day notice. trustees may bid as creditors and may work with the master in the sale. Weather notes indicate cloudy, northeast winds in Chicago.

Kansas Pacific New York Josiah EB Preach Ty J. Pierpont Morgan Union Puobla Failway Company French Union Pacific Railway Company Leavenworth, Topeka and Southwestern Railroad Union Pacific Company Leavenworth, Topeka and Southwestern Railway Company J. Pierpont Morgan and Ch Union Pu Us Retelvorm Union Paefic Company Judite Lucomate J. Pierpont Morgan Union Pacific Eac Ee Lacombe

Social and Personal News From Topeka and Vicinity

Topeka society circles recount a week of weddings, anniversaries, visits, and formal gatherings. Notable events include the gold wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Berry Davis at Mr. Thomas Davis’s home on Spruce Street with 81 guests, songs and recitations, and a Derthick Club program featuring Gounod pieces and vocal numbers. Various social events mark the week, including a first-prize win at a Five Hundred party, a wedding at Third Presbyterian Church of Estella Eversole and Roscoe Squier, and numerous visits, receptions, and club meetings across Topeka and nearby neighborhoods. The notices highlight community engagement, church activities, and regional social ties among families, clubs, and visiting guests.

Bmtrs Berry Davis Thomas Davis Wi? Spruce Street Neo Estes Thomas Davie T! Davis Squier Eversole Ais Estella Eversole Roscoe Squier MC. Lane Betong Alice Tedham Sahe Bf, P Dowdy Mendelssohn Misa Myrtle Eversole Simuél Sauter Mabel Jones Bernice Paddock Ride Che George Lerrign Albert Purdy Leslie Carle EE. Kline Deos- Tallrids California Julia Dedham Alice Dedham Minnie Peters Rife Powell Bride Grout Squler Edison Light Company Kiein Street Fraulein Stoll Frances Cros Eaven Wnworth Tha Al¢hon Hmily Black Min Annsi Mabel Pulley Mise Aga Pulley Anna Crine Jennie Cantwell Ede Smythe W. J Vienners Club Clarke Dulley George Thacher Gertrude Babcock Kansas Alfred Fellows Dodge City W. I. Smith New York Topeka Jour Henriette St Marys Anna Henriette Mary Irwin Maud Larimer Mary McKibbin Gertrude Hopkins Fhabe Irwin Norman Souther Herbert McGill Will Stuart Jed Stuart Roy Bennett Dtr Herbert Hartwell Br.evert Irwin Bert Lemon Kansas City In Tempora Club C. H. King Gertrude Boughton Lawrence Margaret Es Ladies' Ald Society The First Congregational Church Mra C. G. Puss van Buren Street Modern Literature Club Helen Frances Moon H. G. Fulton Winstead Kan Topekn Miss Ashcroft Atchison H. Simmons Research Club Walter Noble Clifford Ifisted Ceares Rust

College Riot at Franklin College Ends in Bloodshed

A large clash at Franklin College in Indiana pitted seniors and sophomores against juniors and freshmen in a violent riot. About 100 students joined as banners were torn, a telescope valued at $5,000 was damaged, and many spectators watched while officers restored order amid bleeding heads and cut faces.

Court House

Bakers' Union War Aims at American Biscuit Co

Chicago reports the Bakers' Union launching a nationwide war against the American Biscuit Company and other non union bakeries. Union officers say discharges of union members and replaced by cheaper non union workers sparked wage reductions and attacks on union shops. The campaign targets unionized bakeries, rosters of members are being organized, and petitions will pressure dealers to carry union labeled bread. A Chicago officer says similar efforts in St Louis have already unionized about twenty shops with support from wives and friends.

Chicago Bakers’ Union Bis Bezun American Biscuit Company Ancor Baking Company Cloctinatl Cool County Chicago Union St. Louie

Shot in a dugout unmasked Montana convict

A Montana escapee named Paul Metenit, serving thirty years for murder, was likely fatally wounded after a gunfight with Sheriff McGrath's deputies in a dugout near Winchester, Oklahoma. He is dying in the county jail in Alva. If he survives, Oklahoma authorities will request his return from Missouri.

Montana Oklahome Wichita Eagle Alva Holmes Pittsburg Kansas Okahoma

Dream of Her Life Rail Franchise Awarded in San Diego

San Diego common council grants a 100 foot wide rail right of way franchise to Matthew Sherman A S Grant Jr M A Love William N King and C L Josselyn a Chamber of Commerce committee. The aim is a direct eastward outlet to the Colorado River with property location within one year and full operation within two years.

San Diego Cal Common Council Colorado River Chamber of Commerce

Teller Gains A Point In Silver Payment Resolution

Washington January 13 The senate committee on Chance voted to report the Teller resolution urging payment of the national bonds in silver as well as gold. The tally was eight to five with Democrats and a few Republicans voting for the measure. Senator Jones of New Lands was recorded in favor by request despite absence.

Washington Senate Committee On Chance Teller Stanley Matthews West Jones Ark White Waithall Turple Daniel New Lanes Silver Republican Walcott Morrill Allson Alddeh Platt Cann Burris

Bread Riots in Ancona: Women Lead Socialist Demonstration

Bread riots erupt in Ancona as women protest for bread price reductions. The mayor promises relief but male protesters join, stones damaged bake shops, and several people are reported hurt with arrests made.

Ancona Italy

Greenbacks Debate on Bank Note System Heads to Public Sentiment

Washington, Jan. 13. The House currency committee discussed the Gate bill to accumulate greenbacks in the treasury to prevent an endless chain. Mr. Gage argued the plan was risky for government notes and urged a restrained path toward a permanent financial system, while Mr. Walker warned of public resistance and economic loss from such a shift.

Gage Washington House Currency Committee Mitchell New York Treasury United States Mr Walker

Creamery and Buttermakers Plan Exhibits at Hamilton Convention

National Creamery and Buttermakers association secretary J E Nissley says 17 firm spaces are used for exhibits in Hamilton. Limited room prevents full requests. firms already booked include Creamery Packers Co Kansas City Kansas. A H Reed Philadelphia Pasteurising orbits. Vermont Farm Machine Bennington Vt. Wells Richardson Butter Color Co Burlington Vt. DeLaval Separister Co Chicago. Hutchinson Packing Co Hutchinson Kan. Kansas Salt Co Hutchinson. Corner Curtis Green Ft Atkinson Wis.

J. E. Nissley National Creamery ‘and Buttermakers' Association Hamilton Creamery Packies Co Kansan City Cream Kansan B. Fargo Co Wis Gunese Salt Co New York Worcester Salt Co Hutchinson Packing Co Hutchinson Kan Kansas Salt Co

Helen Gardiner Heiress Inherits Large Estate Share

Helen Gardiner known in library circles as Helen Gardiner is named among 28 heirs to a New York merchant’s estate valued in the millions. The will leaves a large portion to these heirs after the creator’s brothers’ deaths. Mrs Wyatt’s share is estimated at 300000 dollars.

San Diego Cam Katie Wyatt Suusin L. H. Stuart Helen Gardiner Ates Bushnell New York Ingaters Test

Anderson Installed As Topeka Club Secretary

Major T J Anderson was installed as secretary of the Topeka Commercial Club at 9 this morning after approval by a special committee led by William Green R S Brigham and Samuel T Howe. He will pursue membership growth starting on a 72 200 annual basis with pay raises tied to impact.

T. J. Anderson Topeka Commercial Club William Green Brigham Sammuel T. Howe Major Anderson Aye Ubed Maj. Anderson

Knox College Awards Doctor of Laws to Nansen

Galesburg Illinois January honors Knox College trustees confer the degree of doctor of laws on Arctic explorer Dr. Fridtjof Nansen. President Dr. Joan Finley announced the action on behalf of the college, with Nansen accepting amid applause from the audience.

Nox College Galesburg Ill Nansen Joan H. Finley Knox College Dr. Nansen Knoxcollver

Democrats Banquet On Washington's Birthday Plans

Democratic state central committee chairman J B L Love calls an executive meeting in Athena on February 3. The group intended to celebrate Jackson Day with a banquet, but plans faltered and a Washington's Birthday celebration is planned instead with an all day event and an evening banquet. There is speculation about campaign strategies and the Populist ticket, with questions on renomination and alignment for the coming contest.

Democratic State Committee Washington J. BL Love Democratic State Central Committee Dan Executive Committee Athena Jackson Baenquet Derr Cmts Ueker

Salaries Kept for Dawes Commission Members

Washington January 1 The House committee on Indian affairs restored salaries of Dawes Commission members to 35000 in the Indian appropriation bill but refused to increase the number of commissioners back to five from the three in the reduction.

Dawes Indian Commission Washington House Committee On Indian Affairs Tu Dawes Commission

Salvation Army Branches Begin Unified Mission

Commander Booth of the American Volunteers reports reconciliation with his father. He envisions future cooperation between the American Volunteers and the Salvation Army in their distinct fields, likening them to coexisting denominations and anticipating peaceful collaboration.

Booth Salvation Army New York Bullington Booth

Market Report From A Turbulent Trading Day

Grain futures and cash prices moved in a choppy session as wheat rose modestly amid Argentine and Indian crop reports while London crop estimates and U.S. receipts pointed to mixed fundamentals. Provisions and hogs also showed cautious strength as buyers steadied and traders awaited clearer signals on demand.

Liverpool Perettieion Chase Argentine India London Kansan Ai Cine Dora Chicago Hank Rmu Fim Besscht Satel Boeke Prt Gee Sol Gian Ahd Binher' Activites Mas Eiba “Epoava Gl Fate Hh Cash Bante Flan—Couh Mimotay -Coth Dumuary

Market News and Price Movements in Wheat and Commodities

A gray market report reviews price shifts in wheat, corn, oats, and cotton with exchanges from Chicago to Kansas City. It notes cooler demand, mixed futures, and the day’s notable gains and declines, including small corrections in grain values and steady cotton trade. The piece cites observed activity in milling and dairy markets with brief references to shipping routes and receipts. The report highlights weather impacts, including anticipated snow and rain in central regions, and signals cautious near-term movements across commodities.

Hoge Chicago Kenaae Oma Miotieunen Famean Evi Bilinorth Wessern Duluth Kaneas Liverpool

Local Proceedings Mention Election and Ordinance Actions

Fragmented OCR text references an election, a council or hall action, a mayor or clerk, and a municipal notice. It mentions a date in January and a general planning or zoning context with unclear names and places. The readable facts point to local government actions without clear outcomes.

Fragmented OCR note incomplete title and summary

Readable text is minimal with no clear people places or events. The fragment offers no actionable facts to summarize into a proper news item.

Ordinance No 1950 Approves contracts in Topeka city

The Topeka city government approves an ordinance authorizing contracts and financial actions by the mayor and city clerk. It sets terms for a significant contract dated 197 and outlines authority for expenditures and bond or warrant actions within Topeka. The document records approval by the mayor and city clerk and notes the contract details and enactment.

Topeku Tuneki Siewanes Topeka Jandias Biay

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