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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1897

Page

6

Queen Views With Pride The Work of Her Administration Up to Date

The third session of the fourteenth parliament opened by royal commission. The sovereign commends actions in Ottoman affairs, arbitration with the United States, and efforts to curb famine and disease. She notes treaties, reform bills, and defense needs while urging prudent spending.

Associated Press Lemion Constantinople Paris Ottoman Empire Reypt Dongols United States Venezuela British Guiana South Africa West Indies Enda Hombay House of Commons Irish Board of Agriculture

Finest Collection of Muslin Underwear Displayed

Which began so briskly here Monday will come throughout the week Beautiful Garments shaped in the newest forms deroretsed with Beautiful Embroidery from Switzerland Laces from Central Europe Needlework from America This is perhaps the Finest Collection of Muslin Underwear ever displayed in Topeka.

Switzerland Europe America Topeka

Prisoner Escapes Sparks Sheriff Office Mayhem

Rumor of a prisoner escape erupts in the sheriff’s office as Wheat vanishes from a courtroom after John Coyne and Avie Be are involved. Deputy Sheshan races toward Rock Island yards while Sheriff Kepley vows to punish any further escape. Wheat had been with attorney Joe Ward when Coyne allegedly secured keys and freed him.

Sheriffs Sherif Kepley Fee George W. Jackson Hawvel Jehn Coynn Sheri Kepley Fuurther Prof. Tarkson Jahn Coyse Bali’ Coyne Larry Sheshan Sean Berit Kepley Seal of Bullitt Coste Coyne Joe Ward Sherii Eepley

Melba Illness Affects Upcoming New York Performance

The Press reports star soprano Melba is ill after canceled appearance in New York. An operation on her throat may end singing this season. Electric Bitters advertised as a remedy with claims of stomach and bowel benefits.

New York Mornig Mellie Brookiyea

Illinois outlook favors Hitt for U S senator

It is reported by the Chicago Tribune that Herbert R. Hitt, the Ninth Illinois district congressman, is likely to be elected United States senator to succeed Palmer. Hitt supporters claim they have received guarantees suggesting a high probability of victory, with endorsements noted in Lansing and other cities.

Chicago the Tribune Ifllinois Hebert R. Hitt Millnoils Palmer

Topeka Society Notes Host and Recitals Report

Social items in Topeka detail dinners hosted by Judge and Mrs. W A Johnston with guests including Judge McFarland and Mary French Field readings at Library hall. Reports of gatherings at Ralston Heart club, chess and cards, plus numerous plans, travels, and upcoming performances by local residents and groups.

W. A. Johnston Judge McFarland Julie A.B. Quinan Victor Spanders Pree Oyee TD McFarland Tr! Denver Not, Mefariand Jett Babetenaia

Coffee Prices Fall as Sugar Trust Drops Prices

In New York on January 1, the sugar trust begins shifting into coffee roasting with a Williamsburg Brooklyn sugar house demolition paving the way for a large new roasting plant. A broker says competition will revolutionize the trade with margins as low as half a cent per pound.

New York Sugar Trust Coffes Nees Williamsburg

High Hat War and Theater Hat Legislation

Des Moines officials move to ban theater hats obstructing views with a proposed ordinance and a $2 fine. In Denver a bill seeks a $10 penalty for high theater hats. Dos Duestrow murder case: supreme court affirms lower court and resentence planned. Two women admitted to practice before the Supreme Court increasing female advocates to 15.

Des Moines Denver Eugene Engley Supreme Court Washington Caroline H. Pier Wisconsin Alice A. Minnich Nebraska

Santa Fe Honte California Limited schedules and amenities

The Santa Fe Honte California Limited departs Chicago Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6 30 pm with onward connections to Kansas City Topeka and Denver arrival times and Los Angeles 54 hours and San Diego 38 hours from Topeka. Features vestibuled Pullman palace sleepers buffet dining car and rapid service. An express train from Chicago Topeka Kansas City carries palace and tourist sleepers. For details contact the passenger depot at Fifth street or Cromwell Jeffers Topeka.

Santa Fe Honte—California Limited Teaves Chicago Kansas City Topeka Denver Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Mojave California Pullman Palace Fifth Street Cromwell & Jefffers Postotties North Topeka

Remedy Ad Claims Golden Medical Discovery Cures Consumption

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a preventive and cure for consumption. It asserts the medicine cleanses digestion, invigorates the liver, purifies the blood, and builds healthy tissue in the lungs. Testimonials claim dramatic relief from coughing and symptoms after use.

Monte Carlo Dr. Pierce Laura Piercel Fast Bethlehem, Washing

Three Small Fires Reported In Topeka Area

Night fire incidents in Topeka involve three blazes from North Topeka and box 7 near No. 4 station. Firefighters, including Hose No. 1 and Chemical No. 1, battled flames at a two story business building on North Kanaks Avenue, saving the structure with about 1000 dollars in loss. A second fire in the upstairs room of a residence caused minor damage after an overheated stove. A third alarm at 5:50 p.m. referenced the same location with quick responses and neighbors aiding residents.

North Topeka North Kanaks Avenue Atorney Muir Campbell Um First Moor Alf. Ebey Secodt Oor Mr. Eley Witmars Fee Chemical No Golder J. Robinson Station Ne Robinson Child

Requisition honored over prisoner Chisholm case in Kansas

Governor Leeds telegraphed Governor Stevens of Missouri to protect Pred Chisholm a Benton county colored man who persuaded a white girl to run away from home. Chisholm was moved to Warsaw amid threats of mob violence and a second requisition was honored after a prior rejection.

Leeds Stephens Gov. Stevens Missouri Chisholm Benton County Lawrence Murrill

Home Seekers Excursion via Santa Fe Route

The Santa Fe route offers round trip homeward tickets at one fare plus $2 in points to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Valid fifteen days outbound and final twenty one days return with dates January to May including February and March. For details contact North Topeka depot or Cromwell & Jefferson post office North Topeka 354. TDandril is an exudation from skin etc. Hall's Hair Renewal cures it. Shirts laundered by Peerless Steam at 114 West Eth et

Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Font Sire Qle Cromwaoll & Jeffers Postoffice North Topeks

The Blow Falls Proclamation Exiles Rozelle

Paul Vandervoort of Oriake Nebraska suspends A Rozelle, head of the Populist Reform Press association, over insubordination tied to a Memphis convention call. Rozelle vows to fight, claims authority to protest Vandervoort actions and retain control of association funds and records.

Paul Vandevoort Rozelle St Louis A. Roselle Paul Vandervoort Oriake Neb National Reform Press Association Re~ Form Press Association Vandevoor Memphis Tenn Memphis 2 United States Kanes City Roselle Vandervonet Air Sr. Vandervoort Joseph A Parker Louisville Vandervoort

Kansas State Historical Society to Meet in Topeka Tonight

The twenty fifth annual meeting of the Kansas State Historical Society is held today in Topeka. Open session at 7 20 pm in Representative Hall features addresses by Morris Moore Street Cowgill on ship Welcome 1682 and remarks on the campaign of the Nineteenth Kansas Volunteer Regiment. Elections for officers and board of directors follow, with Washburn glee club providing music.

Ralston Heart Club Fier Cuesis Witty Patowan May Davis Bind Brewer Ella Ramsey Myrtle Callaham Missy Gertrude Willits Libble van Tassel Louis Grabson Fred Glck Dick Alden Ralph Glauser Frank Beck Ernest Fox John Green Lyle Dickey Omaha A. L. Willams Maude Huhre Kansas City Hugene Hazan Washington Newnate E. V. Smith Baldwin City Kt. J. Parker Newton Ernest Medlicott Ursanlaing Chaufauna Chorus Prof. Cravens PF. Roekr Mimic Store WM. Shaver Dave Howie Carrie HL. Skirer SF. Cravens H.W. Hinckher Mes D. Henderson W. van Nesa FS. Cran Gertrude Tracy J. J. Falls Ghana Suns Ralph Valentine Lawrence Fred Merwin Jogathus Thomas Emma Everetts Miss Neble Harry Everetta Troma Hutchinann John Work Charles Justin Robert McCandless Helen Walker Boston H. 5 Wilder Herrick of Washburn van Buren Street Mare Waters Tumocroy Albuquerque S. M Parnsworth Ed Fouwdht Bishop Millspaueh Salina Josephine Dietrich Grace Simon Mist Mr. Prank Cain Rosamond Horton Colorado Springs Kansas State Historical Society Topeka Historical Society State House Representative Hall Eon A Morris Horace L. Moore Kansas Plains Wm. C. Street Oberlin E. B. Cowgill

Fear of Free Silver Triggers Train Extortion Case

Lindenmyer faced trial in district court for attempting to extort money from the Union Pacific Railroad after a cow killing claim. He warned of wrecking a train if paid, but was arrested for intimidation as the country debated free silver. The claim agent refused compensation, and Lindenmyer now awaits jury verdict.

H. A. Taguen Myer Torrance Siiver District Court Union Pacific Railroad Company Lindenmyer Trion Pacific Union Pacific

Rotherfield, Disabled Aboard Near Longitude Twenty Two

The British steamer Rotherfield, sailing from Cardiff to Galveston, was disabled on January 7 after a collision with the Aureola. Towage was effected by the Baxenne to Las Palmas, with the vessel’s propeller damaged and a damaged engine room, the ship located near latitude 26 degrees and longitude 22 degrees.

London Rotherfield Cardiff Galveston Imachinery Steamehly Aureola Ceute Philadelphia Las Palmas Baxenne Savona

Will go into court over college fight details

P S Elliott Washburn college orator once convicted of plagiarism seeks a jury review. He alleges unfair trial and missing evidence and has left the campus to press the case at the state university. A cabinet bid for Sloat Passett is reported as likely by New York Republicans. Peace talks with Cuba are denied by Madrid. A Republican seat is unseated in Olympia. One-Minute Cough Cure endorsed for croup in an ad.

PF. S Elliott Washburn College Sloat Passett New York Republican State Organization Thomas Pratt Madrid United States Cuba Olympia G. W. Stansfield Raw Ave

Filibuster bail bonds tied to Cuban arrests

New York reports cash bonds tied up by the Cuban junta and U S deposits totaling about 40000 for appearance of filibustering suspects. In Oregon Salvin notes the 49 day session failing to organize the house delays US Senate election timing.

New York The Mail and Express United States Oregon Salvin Ore Fan

Coal men in Beaston Chicago seek settlement of rate war

Representatives from Pennsylvania mines and coal shippers in Beaston Chicago confer to settle the soft coal rate war and end discrimination against certain consumers. The talks involve Ti. C. Mig Four and other raid interests aiming to resolve transport costs from Pennsylvania mines.

Beaston Chicago Pennsylvania Ti. C Anul

Jas. Berry Goes to Jail Over Disturbance

Tusticn Farry today fined twenty five dollars for disturbance of the peace. Berry is the young colored man who tried to entice an officer. Mattie Oden of North Topokis away from home on pretence of arrest, committed to the county jail for fine and costs.

Jas Berry Tusticn Farry Ee Bersy Mattie Oden North Topokis Ars Reat

Sullivan Wil Star in Europe B1 Jan 19

John L. Sullivan expected to surge into the European circuit this season with a prominent trainer guiding him if performance is strong enough. A bid to take him across the water is under consideration as the plan unfolds.

Local visitors and medical wares fill Wa meco News

Rev A Coffey of Wamiero passed through the city en route to Newton to send his granddaughter to California with friends from Delle Plaine Kite and other towns. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a cure for skin troubles. Johnston Reporting Agency in Chicago faces a fraud order from the Washington post office. The Gem and Aurora newspapers are sold for five and ten cents. One Minute Cough Cure touted as a rapid aid for coughing and expectoration. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises broken edge collars and smoothness.

A. Coffey Wamiero Newton California Delle Plaine Kite Coffey The Baptist Wameco Topeka G. W. Stansfield Kan. Ave Vensel G. W. Stanefeld Kan

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