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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1897

Page

6

North Topeka Social Notes And Evening Festivities

In North Topeka social items list residents visiting town and events. Mrs Pelley of Silver Lake shopped here yesterday while H Ut Wood and William Carmichael from Junction City were in town. A grand purse supper at Asbury Chapel tonight with ten cent admission. attendees include Mrs Fred Carson and Mrs Orcutt of Kansas City.

Kisball Printing Co Iensus Wororu H. Ut. Wood Kansas City William Carmichael Junction City Mra_Pelley Sliver Lake Fred Carson W. Hi. Austin Union Pacific Mis. Orcutt Camp Geo. Mayers Dillett Jackson Street Dr. Sheldon's Hospital Santa Fe Boxe Satford Welsh Frank Berry Misa Jon Holman Towery Kingdom Clifford Weint Solomon Clory Mra Nets Davis John Birkkcott Mrewvinn Ed Holman Dawitnet

A New Joan of Arc in Philippine Uprising

A Manila dispatch says Rizal’s widow has gone to Amus where she serves a new Jeanne d Arc. The article notes Rizal as organizer of the uprising in the Philippine islands and mentions his execution last December and the widow’s fortitude.

Joan of Arc New York The Herald Manila Hong Kong Rizal Amus Jeanne Arc Fica Philippine Islands

Ohio delegation Plans Dinner for Senator Sherinan

Washington January 21 The Ohio delegation to the house arranges a complimentary dinner for Senator Sherinan upon his retirement from the senate to accept the portfolio of secretary of state.

Wil Dine Sherman Washington Ohio House Sherinan Senate

The Paiges Stage Beautiful Tol-Tettes in Minenites Roles

The Paiges perform as Madame Minenites with the leading act titled Beautiful tol- Tettes. Performers deliver a period style stage showcase, highlighting vocal and dance elements. The engagement centers on theatrical entertainment featuring credited stage names.

Paiges Paige Madame Minenites

Buckien Arnica Salve Promises Prompt Comfort

Archaic ad copy touts Buckien s Arnica Salve as best for sores ulcers and skin issues with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Mentions price eight contents per box and a location at Jones Fifth and Kansas with a steam laundry nearby.

Buckien Xe Jones Kansas

Topeka Society Notes Honor Guests and Weddings

Recent Topeka social events include a five party at Mr and Mrs B T Lewis with prizes and gifts for Mrs Brett and Mrs Crosby. Miss Ellen Morbarger and Charles L Seagraves wed at 101 Van Buren with Dr A S Embree performing. Guests and hosts from Topeka and nearby towns attended receptions, teas, and visits, with multiple families traveling, engagements noted, and clubs hosting gatherings at homes on West Tenth Street and nearby avenues.

B. T. Lewis W. S Crowby Brett Crosby D. J. Harding George M Mire KR Hudosn McCray Sutton CH Heed George W. Crang Wiliam Martin W.T. Crosby Stort B. Trett Chats Binod Smith Ste. Edwin Knowles KT. Cartledge Dear Avery Turner Ellen Morbarger Charles L. Seagraves van Buren Street A.S. Embree Sengraves Mit Pennsylvania Philadelphia Weabington New York Chicago Blower House Seagrives Mise Murburger Sten Palma Wild Smiles Ferna J. B. Tilson Robinson Stra Edwin Knowl J. H. Stunn A. J. Quinton Euseny Watt

Arbitration Wont-Do Dominates State Bar Session

At the State Bar meeting in the new supreme court room ex Chief Justice Davia Martin delivered the principal address on arbitration as a path to international peace. He warned it cannot prevent war and urged nations to defend their own codes while criticizing British policies and New York influence. Judge Abraham Bergen recalled Lincoln’s manner and debated moral courage and rhetoric in legal argument.

State Bar Association Supreme Davia Martin Judge Martin Association Tikden-Hayes Supreme Court Tiden Meht Gehring Sea Russia Priviiog Islands United States Theas Islands Alaska Hussia Behring Sa England Kansas Avenue Crosby Bros Texas Mexico Britain Great Britain New York Maneys Wea Martin Abran Bergen Abraham Lincoln Judee Nell Lincoln Ollie

Plague fears rise as nations weigh quarantine actions

Reports from St. Petersburg and Moscow warn of a spreading plague scare. Russian physicians are urged to deploy to affected districts and verify conditions, while foreign reports caution that Europe risks epidemic spread unless strict quarantines and maritime controls are enacted.

St. Petersburg India Novoe Vremje England Miravie Oteluski Italy France Austin Itetsin

Oregon Short Line reorganizes with new UP officers

Beattie named to lead northern division of Union Pacific as general superintendent. W. Eccles becomes general freight agent for Salt Pacific. D. B. Burleigh assumes general agent of the passenger department at Salt Lake. F. W. White to serve as auditor for Union Pacific at Omaha. Announcement follows post intelligence on reorganizing the Oregon Short Line.

Salt Lake FF. White Union Padle Omaha

Whitney Dinner Highlights Gold Plate Fashionable NY Set

A large New York audience attended the Metropolitan Musicale at the Waldorf in a gilded ballroom. Under Clarence Andrews, performances by Mme Litvinne and others preceded a dinner at William C. Whitney's residence featuring a gold service and purple decor. Guests included Bishop Potter, Mrs Strother, Mr and Mrs Kernochan, Mr and Mrs Townsend Burden, and other prominent society figures.

New York Jan Metropoliltan Musicale the Waldorf Clarence Andrews Mme. Litvinne Katharine Bloodstand Bispham Miss Walten Miss Morgen Paul Morgan M. Salignac William C. Whitney

Municipal Ownership Debate Stuns Milwaukee Meeting

The Northwestern Electrical Association concluded municipal ownership of lighting plants is impractical. A three point resolution urged state power to municipalities to build and run plants, with caveats on franchise owners profit and tax considerations.

Milwaukee Northwestern Electrical Association Uuless

Teller Backs Dubois for Senate in Idaho

Denver January 21 Senator Teller told AP he favors re election of Dubois to the senate praising his ability and character. He says no other Idaho man currently fits the role and notes Dubois has ten years in the senate on key committees. Teller warns defeat would be a public setback for silver and cites united Silver Republicans Democrats and Populists backing Dubois.

Denver Dubvie Senate Teller Associated Press Tamm Idaho Dubois Congress Oregon Salem Ore Mitchell Hoar Thurston House United States

Wedding of Miss Zucilié Foster to Hon. Honten McMillin

Miss Zucilié Foster, second daughter of Mr and Mrs James M Foster, wed Hon Honten McMillin of Tennessee at 5 pm with Dr Matthew VanLenr performing. Congressman Hush A Diremore of Arkansas served as best man and Mike Oliver Foster as maid of honor. A large reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will stay briefly in St Louis before moving to Washington where they have apartments at the Norman Te.

Sheveport San Zucilié James M. Foster Honten McMillin Tennessee Matthew VanLenr Hush A. Diremore Arkansas Mike Oliver Foster Stven McMillin Fett St. Lowis Washington Ohey The Normante

Panic on a Cable Train In Chicago

In Chicago on January 21 Hoss Sherman and two drunken companions caused a wild scene on a West Madison cable train. They were riotous and when asked to calm, Sherman drew a knife and slashed at passengers. Three women fainted and Edward Nugent injured a hand while grappling with Sherman. The train was in the Washington street tunnel when Barenky arrested the trio at tunnel’s end.

Chicago Hoss Sherman West Madison Sherman Edward Nugent Washington Street Barenky

Carnegie's Big Purchase Lands Monongahela Territory

Andrew Carnegie and Pittsburgh associates acquire 4168 acres of Monongahela territory from J F L Hays estate and John D Sealy for 3 million dollars. Pittsburgh partners expect to save 1 percent on the property. Aim is to supply ore to Carnegie blast furnaces by rail from the lakes to avoid empty car returns.

Pittsburg Andrew Carnegie Cleveland Canadda Monongahela J. FL Hays John D. Sealy Carneele Andrew Carnewly

McKinley Gift From First West Tariff Convention

Chicago reports Major McKinley received bound proceedings of the first tariff convention held in the west with inscriptions noting his presidial role in 1881 and 1897. The item reflects political history and a memento from 15 years prior.

McKinley Chicago F. Scanlan Major McKinley Scanlan William McKinley United States

The Wisdom of Rest for Busy Women

Rose Thorn argues in the Ladies' Stowe Journal that regular rest improves life length and happiness. She urges daily recumbent relaxation, five minutes several times a day, to reduce nerves, improve complexion, and lift mood, insisting rest is valueful and not a waste of time.

Rose Thorn Ladies’ Stowe Journal

New Umbrella Handles Set Fashion For Decadent Gowns

New York fashion notes describe umbrella pairs tailored to match gowns, with silk linings in complementary shades and ornate jeweled handles. Animal heads and miniature hand jewelry handles gain popularity among stylish women. An aside claims raw eggs aid bone and eye health, with odd remedies for mouthfuls of onion or tobacco.

New York World

HAD ALL HE WANTED Consul General Les Wants Wo Dus

Havana January 21 United States Consul General Let allached today to sensational reports that a duel was probable between Congressman Money and the sult on subount of statements mate by eecerny Says that such a story ta hake are and I both had a hot t eats in the late war General Lee expressed pleasure Money had visited Cuba talked with him but sent me message to Secretary Olney Friends of Henry Doelyade NY Mail and Express correspondent who died yesterday seek transfer of his body to the United States

Havana United States Congressman Money Aimsult Eecerny Money Lee Cuba Olney Henry Doelyade New York Mail Txpreas

Cubans Take A Fort In Santa Clara Province

In Pla, Santa Clara, Cuban forces under Major Gerio surprised a Spanish garrison of 31 and captured one fort. Spaniards resisted, mined and destroyed a section, killing 25 Cubans. Insurgents returned with reinforcements and routed the Spanish, with over 73 soldiers killed and 38 captured. Major Gerio wounded. 1,100 stands of arms and provisions seized. Three Cuban prisoners were hanged.

New York Key West Pla Ranchuelo Santa Clara Gerio Eluven Privoners Gerin

Rival Lovers Kill Man in Churchyard Feud at Cynthiana

In Cynthiana two suitors clashed over Jennie Miller. After threats and a church confrontation, Daley and Dryman argued with Ben Dairy. Shots rang out near the post office as Dairy died and Dryman was fatally wounded shortly after.

Cynthiana San Jennie Tohn Dairy Ben Daley Abe Drymas Voth Dairy Drymun

Burglary at East Sixth Street Store Rooms

Robbery targets the New York store on East Sixth Street. Proprieter J. B. Crockett reports dry goods and household items stolen from upstairs rooms. Crockett cannot estimate loss or confirm precise figures. Police have been notified but no clues have emerged.

New York East Sixth Street J. EB. Crockett

Market Report: Wheat and Provisions Slip Amid Mixed Signals

Today’s market report from the Associated Press notes weak wheat activity with limited gains, heavy selling by commissions, and mixed futures. Provisions opened firm on cautious demand. pork and hogs show modest strength while cattle and sheep receipts vary, with overall tone cautious and unsettled.

Associated Press Stats Journal Eee Cnet Ata May Pork Bkeler Fsrigisa Solab

Kansas City Produce Market Report Summary

Kansas City market notes show wheat dull with firm tone, corn fairly active and steady, oats slow, mixed grain prices, No 2 spring wheat largely unchanged.

Wheat Market Rumblings and Grain Receipts Report

The report outlines Chicago and New York grain action, with wheat and corn prices fluctuating as traders weigh cash vs futures. It notes primary receipts: wheat around 21 000. hourly futures activity. rumors of selling pressure easing but futures complex showing caution amid varied regional signals.

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