Social and Personal Highlights from Topeka Area
Social and personal notices from Topeka and vicinity describe club meetings, guests, and small gatherings. The Pan de club convened at 10 Tyler Street with Mrs Hodgins and Mr Moody among speakers, and plans set for future meetings. A Duplicate Whist Party honored Mrs Stones’s birthday with Mr and Mrs Styne and friends attending. Various mentions include attendances, visits, travel plans, and invitations across Topeka, Holton, and nearby towns.
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Pande Club
Towsdar
Mfr
Mire
J. Hodgins
Tyler Street
Lowell
Hoagine
J. P
Fullowine
Str
D. L. Moody
Palmer
Chancellor Snow
Myra Shelden
Jarcin Marrivah
Hultey
Willine Merinivy
Campbell
John Hug
Hudzing
Thoms
P. Rogers
Charles Haas
Rermalnine
Mire Bhelden
Taylor Street
Mon
Miso Prince McArthur
George BM. Styne
Stones
Euvsts
Popenos
Walter Bates
Richy
Will Rigby
Frank Foster
Geor PD
Melean
Seattle
Washington
Mize Florence Packard
Aline Lamy
David Stone
Shormacker
Professionals Ignore Jury Panel in Local Court
The district court exhausted its regular panel as challenges reduced usable jurors. Judge Hazen urged Ballitr Coyne to find willing citizens, while “professionals” wilted and left the court to proceed with a limited jury, amid debates on professional jurors and their treatment.
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Cnet
Hazen
Ballitr Coyne
Baill
Ence
Sone
Ralf Cheyne
Gin
B.T. Sim
D. J. Greenwald
George M. Hammell
Hasen
Ther
Rein deer drivers sought for Klondike relief relief
Washington dispatch reports Dr. Jackson cabled the war department from Washington that he secured the service of 125 natives to drive reindeer on the Klondike relief expedition. In Cincinnati funeral services were held for Carlisle, son of ex-Secretary G Curtis at Scott M. E church in Covington with many friends in attendance.
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Norway
Ashitcton
Jackson
War Department
Wlorwar
Whea
Klondike
Carisle
Cincinnati
Carlisle
G. Curtis
Scott M. EB
Covington
Abe
Sky Joans
Noree Jana
Licumbraier
Scott & Co
Pingree Flings Fire in Buffalo Speech
Gov Hazen A Pingree of Michigan assailed “so-called Republican readers” who value dollars over votes at an Independent club talk in Buffalo. He attacked trusts and monopolies allied with the GOP, cited tax issues in Michigan, and urged readjustment of taxation. He spoke amid reception for President Doje supporters and noted the Hawaiian visit depart at 9 tonight aboard a special coach to Chicago.
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Frefelo
Hazen
Pineree
Michigan
Independent Club
Buffalo
Pingree
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysturn
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Repub Party
Lbave
Falk
Ite
Broutt
Phelan
Pacific
Doje
MM. BR. Huntington
Chicago
Central
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Ed Taylor Seys Defends Kansas Berry Box Standards
Edwin Taylor of Edwardsville Wyandotte County responds to criticism from Topeka berry men claiming they defraud consumers by shrinking packaging. He notes the wine quart box dominates Kansas City markets and argues size consistency has improved over ten years.
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Edwin Taylor
Aettisen
Topeka
Edwardsville
Wyandotte
Kansas
Berry and Fruit Men
Mr. Taylor
Kansas City
Kansans City
Kansas State Horticultural Society
Wen
Lincoln platform notes and Kansas wine box debate
A historical dialogue questions party independence and money power in Michigan and nationally. King Boodle proclaims loyalty to Lincoln's platform amid calls to purge monopolies and lobbyists. A Kansas horticultural meeting supports wine quart berry packaging for market harmony and consumer clarity.
Postmaster Reading Delays Change of Plans in Topeka
Jude Guthrie faces a bid to take the Topeka postmaster job as bond and commission papers delay. With Judge Foster absent, District Attorney I E Lambert may approve the bond. Postmaster Arnold coordinates office handover set for February 1, pending Guthrie’s commission arrival.
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Bana
Jude Guthrie
Topeka
Washington
Judge Foster
I EL Lambert
Arnold
Oflls
Hanna Men Appeal in Ohio Bribery Probe
Columbus Jan 19 Senator Burke head of the committee probing Representative Otis bribery charges did not issue subpoenas for more witnesses. The panel plans to press hotel owners and telegraph companies for records tonight while telecommunication chiefs resist. Contempt penalties may be set. In the house a reform vote failed 65 to 50 and Hanna men debate continues.
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Columbus
Ohio
Burke
Otis
Plama
Mason Tnatvine
Hanns
Hanna Senatorial Investigating Committee
Metropolis Police Law Upheld in Leavenworth Suit
In Leavenworth on June 14 the metropolitan police law was upheld as constitutional in a case by John I. Atwood against J. H. Hunter, police judge. The court ruled the act does not invalidly delegate legislative power or contravene constitutional limits. Assistant attorneys general defended with support staff including Baker Henson Modk and Todd acting as assistants.
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Wichita
Supreme Court
Leavenworth
Jun
Wkely
Supreme Court of
John I. Atwood
Executive Council
Board of Police Commissioners
Executive Counseil
Avo! Wirranto
J. H. Hunter
Sr. Atwood
Luuiin Baker
Thomas Phenson
William C. Modk
Williiam TG
Nicolini Dead
London reports the death of Signor Ernest Nicolini husband of Mme Adalina Patti Nicolini at Pau France His health declined after last year with cancer and other disorders He and Patti remained devoted in recent months despite their separations and marriages earlier in Wales in 1836
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London
Signor Nicolini
Mme
Adalina Patti Nicolini
Pau
France
Signor
Ernest Nicolini
Mma Patti
Wales
Louis Sebastian Henri de Roger de Gahuzac
Marquise de Caux
Sime Pattl
Massachusetts Banks See Record Deposits and Dividends
Boston January 19 The annual report of the rate board of savings banks shows total deposits last year at 185,001,820 and an increase of 41,307,082. The average deposit was 63.4 dollars, up 1.92 from the prior year. Withdrawals totaled 73,??? The report covers 157 savings institutions with assets of 1,? and 28 trust companies with assets of ?, and mentions four savings banks in court. Dividends declared were 11,335,009, up 500,011 from the year before.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Rate Board of Savings Banks
HSSOI
Haase Wes
Revised Western football rules face tough adoption tests
Chicago January 18 the revised western football rules from the committee led by Proto ALA and H Everett are sent after a final conference. The changes trim scoring by reducing the extra after a touchdown to one point and adjust kick rules. No seven man line required. two linemen back means they are out of the line. A distance penalty to curb rough play is added and kickoff choice remains with elite soprad. Officials duties are among suggested duties to be submitted if the committee continues.
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Chicago
Chicago University
H_. Everett
University of Hints
Tour
BLACK JACKS GANG SURROUNDED IN MOUNTAINS NEAR BORDER
Tucson Jan 18 It is reported that Black Jacks gang of outlaws was surrounded in the mountains near the boundary by several posses including the Mexican government posse A fight left one robber dead four captured Two attempted escapes during the clash Riders shot Two others were with Mexican officers and reportedly died similarly The rest fled south toward the Sierra Madre interior of Mexico
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Tucson
Ariz
Black Jack
México
Sierra Madre Mountains
Kansas State Plumbers plan hearing on antitrust inquiry
President C. States and Secretary C. J. Prescott of the Kansas State Plumbers association asked Attorney General Hoyle to examine the organization's constitution and by laws. They seek to show no violation of antitrust law while Hoyle will study the documents before any further action.
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C. States
C. J. Prescott
Kansas State Plumbers’ Association
Hovis
Boyle
Hoyle
Tamale man pardoned by governor after murder case
Gov Leedy pardons Camile Lopez an Indian tamale seller from Wichita who had been in prison for 30 years for killing a man in Wichita. The pardon follows petitions filed by Ruth Cone. Lopez had shot four men after a late return home. Also note Homeseekers' Excursions listing January March departures from Union Pacific with various western destinations and fares.
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Leedy
Camile Lopez
Wichita
Petitons
Rute Cone
Lopes
Leaves
Femruary
Union Pacific
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Tory
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Arizona
New Mexico
Fulton Depot Agent Endorses Buckeye Pile Ointment
The text promotes Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as the sole remedy for blind and protruding piles. It mentions endorsements by physicians and lists locations De Gro W. Stansfield and Diller's Pharmacy at Sixth and Topeka avenues.
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Tabler
de Gro
W. Stansfield
Kansas
Diller
Commer
Fopeka
Texas LiveStock association convention meets in San Antonio
The seventh annual Texas LiveStock convention in San Antonio drew record attendance. Topics included the tick as the carrier of splenetic fever with papers and speeches supporting the theory. A resolution urged Secretary Wilson to extend the railcar cattle limit beyond 23 hours. Discussions on best beef breeds sparked debate. Mayors and delegates from Denver attended with National Stock Raisers association reps urging a large Texas delegation to the January Denver stock convention. Militia exhibitions and a banquet filled the day, with an arranged excursion to Mexico.
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San Antonio
Trex
Texas LiveStock Association
Association
Wilson
McMurray
Denver
National Stock Raisers Association
Texas
Mexico
Last Feast of Buffalo Feature at Denver Barbecue
The Nations Stock Growers' convention plans a historic barbecue on January 27 in Denver. The menu includes buffalo elk antelope bears sheep pigs opossums and vast quantities of provisions. W H Anderson of the Union Stock Yards reported a large delegation from Chicago, St Paul, St Louis and Kansas City will attend.
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Denver
Colo
Committee of Arrangements of the Nations Stock Growers’ Convention
America
W. H. Anderson
Union Stock Yards and ‘Transit Company
St. Paul
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Anderson
How Money Is Wasted
Washington January 19 Civil Service Commissioner John B Harlow testified before the senate civil service investigation committee outlining gains from a seven hour workday If all city workers kept the full hours it would yield 4500 extra hours daily and save about 500000 yearly for clerks The bulk now work six and a half seven hours The witness said many millions could be saved if departments were run like a business The committee noted 200220 people examined and appointed with rein statements The cost of each examination was 274 and of certifying appointments 175
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Washington
Civil Service
John B. Harlow
Senate Civil Service Investigation Committee
Elkins
Hie
Huerlan
Sayer
Business House
Corpornon
Servon
De Koven Near Recovery After Illness in Aiken
De Koven, who arrived a week ago, has been confined to bed since Thursday with gastric fever. He sends friends greetings and assures a quick return. His wife and her maid have both contracted the same illness. He attributes his trouble to weather change from cold New York to warm southern air.
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Aiken
5. C
Neeinald DeKoven
Mrs Edith Walker Granted Judicial Separation
London reports Mrs Edith Walker wife of A Harclay Walker owner of the racing cutter Ailsa granted judicial separation on cruel treatment. Counsel said Mr Walker was addicted to drink and during delirium tremens he threatened his wife.
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London
Edith Walker
A. Harclay Walker
Ailsa
Walker
Sait
President Dole review of Hawaii troops before Washington trip
President Sanford B. Dole spent a busy day preparing for his departure to Washington. At 16 o'clock he left Clay street wharf for the Presidio escorted by Gen Shatter and staff. Upon arrival at the reserve Yon he reviewed all troops stationed there and inspected the batteries and fortifications.
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San Francisco
San
Sanford B. Dole
Hawaii
Washington
Clay Street
Presidio Ell
Shatter
Istad
Yon
Aik
Date
Rock Island May Buy Leavenworth Property
Ex representative Hin of Ackerland, seen in Leavenworth, inspected property for the Rock Island road extension. The site, valued for an extension of the Missouri line, could become a valuable addition to the Rock Island system with its terminus in Leavenworth.
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Leavenworth
Jan
Hin of
Ackerland
Rock Island
May Meet in New York Vote Shifts Scheduling
Herald reports four of twelve national baseball clubs favor holding February meeting in New York instead of St. Louis. Boston Philadelphia Chicago have voted in favor while Baltimore Washington may join. One more club required to deprive St. Louis. Ebbetts of Brooklyn backs pledge to St. Louis if needed.
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New York
Jan. W
Herald
National Base of
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Baltimore
Washington
Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Governor Denies Plan to Abolish Metropolis Police Board
Governor Leedy stated he has not considered abolishing the metropolitan police commissioners and does not foresee taking any action. He dismissed reports from some friends that he would move to abolish the system at an early date.
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Leedy
Metropolitan Police Commissioners
Invitation to Governors for South and West Congress
Gov Binx el issues toll invitation to governors of southern and western states to attend the fifth annual session of the South and West Commercial Congress at Taropa Florida February 9 and 10 1898. Delegates urged from governors commercial bodies and transport firms. Sessions February 3 to 5 at Tampa Bay Hotel auditorium with excursions and entertainment for delegates. For information contact H Cunningham secretary Tampa Board of Trade Tampa Florida.
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South
Gulf of Mexico
Tampa Bay Hotel
H. Cunningham
Tampa Board of Trade
Tampa
Fis
Airship sighting over Pueblo prompts witnesses
Pueblo residents report seeing a cylindrical airship with two rear fins pass from east to west between 4 and 5 PM yesterday. The sightings come amid other notices. in Washington, the body of Benjamin Butterworth, former patents commissioner, arrived last night and will be honored at a Covenant church service tomorrow at 2 PM.
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Pueblo
Butterworth
Washington
Benjamin Butterworth
Patents
House
Senate
Cabinet
Church of the Covenant
Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Activity
From umenga January 19, wheat opened weaker on Liverpool declines then recovered on export demand. corn dull but steady with wheat, oats steady. provisions strong with higher hogs and pork. Cattle and sheep receipts varied. Kansas City market shows steady cattle and slower hogs. representative Texas steers and cows traded alongside stockers and feeders. Overall activity profiles blend firmer pork and soft hogs with mixed grain movements.
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Umenga
Liverpool
May
Jcne
Stic
Northwestern
Chicago
Cate
Wye
Sie
Parkers
PaPa
Ryb
Hijo
Timothy
Reeves
Texas
Fertlers
SIMS
Kansas City
Market Gossip and Grain Shipments Report
Market gossip from Chicago and Liverpool notes steady refining, varied sugar and coffee prices, and mixed futures. Wheat and corn receipts and shipments are listed for Chicago, Kansas City, Omuta, and Liverpool, with cattle and hog receipts and steady markets reported across major centers.
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NEW Football Rules
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Live Stock Association
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