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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1897

Page

6

Chicago bicycle show to open with grand plans

Chicago January 2 The second annual exhibition of bicycles and accessories under the National Cycle Board opens at the Coliseum Saturday night. More than 60 gift exhibit brands are promised with a claim of the greatest industry show yet. The arena will glow with 35,000 lights and a 1000 dollar signaling sign.

Chicago National Cycle Board At Trade Coliewum Gitferecht Itte Martini Square Garden New York Coliseum Holbach Wien

Famine in Rhodesia Natives Exhume Cattle for Food

A Cape Town dispatch reports famine in Rhodesia with emaciated natives at Bulawayo clamoring for food. People dig up carcasses of cattle buried six months ago after rinderpest and consume them, causing high mortality. Also reports 25,000 railroad ties cut from the South Platte forest reserve and charges against a tramway official for illicit timber sales.

Rhodesia Tandon Jan. S Cape Town Daily Mail Baluawayo Buluawayo Hatlroad Tes Denver J. Ai. Brockenborough Oficy Colorado South Platte Forest FE. A. Keeler Hroeken- Horopsh Keeler de Biles

Society Highlights In Topeka And Vicinity Tonight

Topeka society notes report Judge and Mrs. Allen hosting a reception at Greenwood avenue Potwin with decorative florals. A third of Waldemar van Dahlen’s recital at Copeland hotel drew an enthusiastic audience featuring Miss Guthrie Tracy and Miss Collins among others.

Mra H. Alien Greenwood Avenue Potwin Judee Allen C.J. Brown Geures Cask Wbreidenthal Waldemar van Dahlen Copeland Hotel Guthrvie Tracy Ru Collins True Eye Chopin Miss Tracy Herbert Schuberts W. von Dahlen de Bennot Aliss Goling Hiei ME Jason Nevin Miss Tracy W. von Monce Xvents Jude Mea Lottie Steinberg Anna Johnson Bressrs Berteet Frank Sheep Roy Achen- Nach George W. Crane Tve A. F. Quinton Fi ‘T. Lewry John Werk Robert McCauntless Dweneyee Arthur Capper BE. J. Dalles Murat Halstead Topeka Leeds Py Baker J.J. Caldwell Dutchinvon Henry Hull Galle Crosby Stelly TB. Mayo Miss Crosby Grand Old Temple Arlie Ewart Innee Lou Neely Leavenworth Bainus Sabetha Emily Tewksbury Paris Chairies Trowbridge Arkansas City Trowbridge Daisy Levi Laura Levi Osage City Nellie Clouch Leuven Waren Torry Tory Clements Chi-Caro C. C. Allen Tamvenworth Sire Umavethun Jessica, Lowelling Wichita Lee Forbes Chicago Sheewond Trene Beldery Kansas City Will Whitton Gussie Fuller Vieit Millard Quincy Street Marjory Wheeler Rebecoa Walker Beanston W. A. Coates Mexico W. T. Hills Delawan EH. Newman Oes J. F. Daniels Mabel Wilson Chicaso

The German Lady Snubs Socialites at Flat Party

A comic social clash plays out in a New York building as Mrs Bottin hosts a high society gathering purposely excluding a German tenant in the basement. A stench and chaos derail the soirée, while guests flee and a contractor succumbs to the fumes, sparking ridicule of Bottin’s pretensions. Separate vignette from Atlanta and light verse items follow in the same column.

Tut Battin Mia Bottin Tut Rofin Mistry Flats Tady Boffin New York Journal

Hutchinson Salt Company at the Pure Food Show

News reports on the Kansas Salt company RS V P. table salt brand sold nationwide with emphasis on Rock Salt Very Pure. Valley Riverside plant tour reveals clean, orderly packing by workers, and a focus on comfort for employees. Hutchinson Packing Co displays Perfection and Sunflower salts with large samples and a six foot high box exhibit.

V. P Kunsaesalt ComekDy Hutchinson W. I. Moore Kansas Salt Company Tan Wak Bt RS. V. P. Ie Kanga Sale Company H. S VP Tinton E. S Kaowas Salt Company Hutchinson Packing Co Kansas W. H. Underwood Cama Hutchingon Packing Co Detroit Mississippi River Underwood Maine

Hutchinson Salt Firm Delivers Uniform Butter Salt for Packers

The Hutchinson Packing Co. converts salt for meat curing, forming cubs shaped grains that cling less to others, saving labor in salting. They supply major packers nationwide, including Charles Wolff Packing Co. of Topeka and Omaha packers. A 15,000 package giveaway at the Pure Food Show shows salt preserving quality and uniform grain size.

Hutchinson Etna Flutchinsom Chas. Wolff Packing Co Topeka Omaha Hutchinson Packing Co

Breakfast Plakes Exhibit At Pure Food Show

At the Pure Food Show the Eli Pettijohn Cereal Company of Minnespols showcases breakfast cereals and serves free samples. Booth staff cook with cream and sugar, offering rolled wheat flakes corn flour pancake flour buckwheat flour and pearled barley. Company explains hull removal and vacuum cooking to preserve nutrients and ease digestion.

Eli Pettijohn Cereal Company Minnespols el Pettijohn Cereal Co Topeka ISU Pettijohn Petti- John Company

Murdock Manufacturing Co Endorsed by Government at Exposition

OC Murdock Manufacturing Co of Kansas City showcases its long standing reputation in pure products. They grind their own foods, import vanilla beans worth 16 per pound, and promote Opt flavoring extracts and Manhattan Baking Powder. The U S government has endorsed them with a contract to supply the army. W F Kirchmaier, secretary, explains booth setup near the cooking school. he departs for Kansas City tonight.

Baker Kansas Kansas Salt Company Hutchinson Olympus Paria Fumaun OC. A. ‘Murdock Manufacturing Company C. A Murdoce Manufacturing Co Kansas City Murdock Murdock Company Manhattan Hewson Munlock Belhe United States CA. Murdock Mfg. Co W. F. Kirchmaier

Mokaska Coffee Display at Pure Food Show

The Mokaska mills department of Nave & McCord Co of St. Joseph Mo will exhibit on the Pure Food Show second floor near the band stand. They promote Mokaska coffee and Smith's Genuine Java Blend, offer embossed picture cards, and advertise 900 dollars worth of giveaway advertising materials.

Mokaska Mills Nave & McCord Mercantile Company St. Joseph Topeka Smith Nave & McCond Mer. Co Promis Mindy St Louls

Aunt Jemima Appears in Town at Food Show

A visitor calling herself Aunt Jemima arrived from Chicago this morning and was met at the depot. She toured the city in McCurdy's carriage drawn by four horses and will serve pancakes daily at the Food Show. She will also take orders and demonstrate the merits of her pancake mix.

Jemima Davis Mil Cannes Chicago McCurdy Louisiana

Colored Women Arrested For Violating Separate Coach Law

Houston January 2 colored travelers faced opposition to the TexasSeparate coach law when three women rode a white car on a Southern Pacific train near White. After they refused to move, the conductor had them arrested for violating the law, punishable by a fine of ten to one hundred dollars. This marks the first test case of the statute.

Houston Texas Southern Pacific

Snowing Again in Dakota Paralyzes Rail Lines

Snow bursts across the Dakotas as heavy snowfalls foul up east and west railroad routes. The Milwaukee and Great Northern lines from Breckenridge remain snowbound since January 3, with disruptions spreading. North and South Dakota railways operate partially while many lines are blocked and trains halted. Temperature plummets to 25 degrees below zero in Cass County, with ongoing blizzard conditions.

St. Paul Allan Dakotas Aberdeen Milwouker Great Northern Breckinridge Casserton N.D

Killed on Texas Santa Fe Three Men Killed by Engine

In Sealy near Houston last evening a collision between a hand car and the engine on the Santa Fe railroad left three men injured and dead. Mike Konstantin, James Barry, and Win. Handley suffered severe injuries as the car was struck at speed. two died soon after and Barry died two hours later. The incident occurred near Sealy and the dead man was buried there. Handley was taken to the Santa Fe hospital at Temple. physicians fear for his recovery.

Houston Tex San Santa Fe Seaty Here Telie Mike Ponstant Twain James Barry Dina Win Handley Temple Sealy

Nine Suspects Tied to Walter Noble Burglary Case

Chief Gardiner and Seepeant Hillwon led arrests from Kansas City of J. D. Hartington and E. Abbott along with eight others for burglarizing Walter Noble's residence at 1163 Fillmory Street. Nearly all stolen items were found in their possession after a Thursday night arrest in Kansas City.

Walter Noble Gardiner Kansas City J. D. Hartington Abbott Walter Nobles Fillmory Street Karsans City Topeka

A Meeting to Boom the Treaty in Washington

A public meeting will be held next Tuesday afternoon in Washington to advocate the arbitration treaty awaiting senate action. Speakers include Secretary of State Jo n W Foster Chief Justice Fuller Gardiner Hubbard John Hay and Mishope Hurst and Satterlee. Pulmonary tuberculosis infectious declared by Health Commissioner Starklot at Missouri board meeting following New York Herald report. Notes on a medical claim for One Minute Cough Cure by Richard Wensel and endorsement by G W Stansfield from Great Kan. Ave.

Washington Senate Joan W. Foster Fuller Gardiner G. Hubbard John Hay Mishope Hurst Satterlee St. Louis, Mo Mhealth Starklot Wil Board of Health New York Chicorn Herald Richard Wensel Wetsel G. W. Stansfield Gt Kan

Market Summary From AP News for State Journal

The report covers futures actions with price shifts across corn oats and hogs. Corn opened higher and traded up then down, oats showed limited movement, and hogs rose modestly amid lighter supply and firmer demand. Local receipts noted. trends pointed to steadier markets despite some volatility.

Izats Yeniwraiay Liverpool Wilyanoe Steadtners Paes Soar FG Ie Wie Ree Sie Wea Mane

Chicago stock market report and cattle receipts summary

Market notes show cattle receipts at 2608 with strong demand and steady prices. Heavy receipts and muted shipments appear, with overall activity indicating continued strength in livestock trading and related freight movements.

Market Report From Kansas City Livestock Market

Market notes show steady activity with receipts around 7.1 thousand. Trade mixed as cattle and hogs move to SHLP yards. lambs and other livestock list varied prices, with total tonnage and values in the hundreds. Shipping and shipments details appear, though some lines are garbled.

Kansas City Lavestock Kansas Saner Bbchangey Yorkee

Markets and Commodities Scribbled in a Fragmented Dispatch

A garbled market summary from Chicago and New York notes grain prices, hogs, sugar, and wheat futures with references to Chicago and Antwerp exchanges. Reports mention shipping, freight, and ocean rates, plus fluctuating commodity estimates and buying interest.

Eons Chamberlin Droker Topol Tagan New York Chicago Wat York ALEC Antwerp Jeare OleBen Ting Prise Auvancing Ocean Trates Ina Beaitieh Bugar Barrytt Neweae Patel Ailvand Cewat Lerfere Bhiding Losan Ohio Tee Minne Strane Logan Anya Samara Anite Seeneae Jim Rankin Tinkenton Argur Teat ventiSipa Tanne Hines Orabe Curtin Lee Mieille Omaha Jorlay Lowe bNet Tvet St. Louie Terie Beubek Ternidts Cary Teuter Mindenpolis Kintepe

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