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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1896

Page

5

Modjeska’s Return Engagement in Jeopardy

Mme Modjeska’s condition worsened with phlebitic thrombosis, cancelling her Chicago engagement. Doctors fear she may not perform for three to four weeks and the possibility of never returning to the stage is discussed amid care and telegrams to theatre managers.

Croctanati Mmne Madjeske Mme Modjeska Chicago Mies Herren Siek Nanon L. Herren Register of Deeds

Booths Stay Plea Sparks New York Meeting

A group of New York women led by Mrs Earlie plan a Carnegie Hall gathering on February 11 to urge General Booth to rescind his recall order. They expect the commander and Mrs Booth to attend and to draft a message requesting the couple's stay.

New York Jan General Booth Ballingtoo Booth Eng Mra. Earlie Carnegie Ball Mra. Joth Booth

Miss Yaw's High Notes At Carnegie Hall Debut

Miss Eten Keech Ya, a California soprano, made a striking debut at Carnegie Hall on January 23. Her performance of Al fam, from Traviata, showcased a wide vocal range with faultless execution and clear enunciation, thrilling a large audience despite imperfect diction in places.

York New York Soprana California Carnegie Muaie Traviata

Reliance Eleven Plans East Tour to Meet Big Four Universities

The Akslty Eleven of San Francisco reports that the Reliance club of Oakland will tour through the east to meet the Big Four university elevans. If no unforeseen delays occur, the squad will test its strength against leading eastern clubs in a bid to prove itself alongside the top teams.

San Francisco Reliance Club Oakland Han Reliance

One Day Shutdown Saves Santa Fe Seven Thousand

Santa Fe railroad shops car yards and repair yards across the system suspend operations for a day as new management seeks cost cuts. The move aims to save about seven thousand dollars, offsetting ongoing deficits from January’s low freight traffic.

Mavses Santa Fe Igore Topuke Fais Varicaa Meeber Department

Miscellaneous notes from Balliosts and Santa Fe voyage

Interesting news from Dustat De artists of the Balliosts. William Cust, retired clerk in the passenger department of the Santa Fe, returned from a week in Chicago. Pecos Valley special car Hesperia, with President Dugerman aboard, passed through Topeka en route to the City of Mexican. Santa Fe applies for a one fare round trip for the Kansas Christian Endeavor society convention June 9 to 12 in Kansas City. Oklahoma City Commercial Club, forty strong, will arrive in Topeka Monday afternoon in a special chair car attached to Santa Fe No. 8. General Manager J. J. Frey and Lane of ee ere sank F aser went to Catenga in a Nova3 special car to meet President E P. Ripley and other officials, likely returning to Topeka early week.

Balliosts William Cust Pasenger Santa Fe Chicago Pecos Valley Hesperia Dugerman Pecos Valley Railway Wopeka Kansas Christian Eodesvar Society Kansas City Commercial Club Oklahoma City J. J. Frey Lane Faser Yesterternoon Catenga E P. Ripley D. & Robinson Paul Morton Chaimen Tae Aldace F. Walker Topeke

Shange of Crews Affects Santa Fe Engine Runs

Discontinuance by the Santa Fe of trains Nos 5 and 6 between Chicago and Kansas City will alter engine crewing for routes from Topeka to Marceline and Chicago. From Jan 10 1895 crews have run Topeka to Marceline and back. the new plan extends to Martelling 169 miles from Topeka, shifting four Chicago division crews and altering eastern division mileage. Several Santa Fe engineers and firemen are affected by illness, transfers, or layoffs, with a ball planned for February 22 at Hamilton Hall by Topeka conductors and families.

Seeta Fe Draphog Pee Santa Fe Chicace Angus City Topeka Marcelline Chicago Marcel Kansas City Tskingr Argentina Fair Chicago Truins Topeks Marcelisge Port Madison Sinmilton Hall Washington Hemilton Hall McLellan Topeka O, Ilc Sv Wee Georges Speer G. M. Tiford D. P. Shafer Thie City Fifth Avenues

Weather, politics and town notices mix in Topeka Snap Shots

Fragmented local notes report Tyah weather, rabbit harvest from recent snow, Homer Bourhton as a city contest candidate, Bret examines a bank, a teen spent $5 on a cutter, Thad Hopkins with Dr Kirkpatrick, scarlet fever in Potwin, dull police court, alley paving funds, Governor Morrill renomination rumor, typhoid illness, burlesque arrest, post office second class matter critique, new boiler in First Methodist church, state vouchers checked, bachelor jokes about sleighing, county clerk’s ad mired pen, property rumors in Topeka, a Topeka policeman rejects ownership, divorce petitions filed by Mrs Cora A McMillan and Mrs Mary J Hughes.

Homer Bourhton Iatwat Saressi Bret Thad Hopkins Kirkpatrick State Board of Health State Board of Peers Works Court House A. Marburg Greenwood Avenue Potwin New Court House J. L. Bristow Morrill McFarland Br Edward Stephens George Penfield West Tenth Street Topeka Thore Last Tlisois Jack Arnold First Methodist Church Challinor McCabe Rausus Cora A. McMillan Mary J. Flughes F Lughes James A. Hughes

Excursion Train Wreck Near Crooked Bus Virginia

A Raymond and Whitcomb special California excursion train wrecked at Crooked Run Virginia on the Norfolk and Western line last night. Five palace cars involved. One sleeping car head pole killed. several passengers injured. Cause cited as loosened siding rock. train on schedule to Mexico and California.

Jno Raymond& Whitcomb California Crooked Bus Virginia Norfolk and Western Railroad Poich Raymond & Whitcomb Mexico Snd

Elevator Bias at Copeland Hotel Prompted by Col Gordon

A letter to the State Journal recounts a Copeland Hotel elevator incident where a young worker refused service to a Black patron, claiming Col Gordon’s staff would not allow nonwhite riders. The note contrasts with Col Gordon’s charity and references Angelica Kaos, a former Massachusetts abolitionist, who died at 77.

Copeland Hotel State Journal Col Gordon Evening Journal Judge McFarland Col. Gordo Col. Gordon Mark Apostle Paul

County Court House News Items Involving Real Estate Case

The case Joseph Reed versus A B Dewey was heard by Judge Hazen and taken under advisement. Dewey, who met Bartholomew at the Mulvane area real estate office, disputes authorization to sell three blocks. Reed accuses Dewey of failing to honor an agent’s contract after a deed payment dispute.

Joseph Reed A. EB. Dewey Hazen B Dewey Chicara Sto J. Hartholomew Mulvane Bartholomew Dewey Deway Reed

Piano Thefts and Jail Riot Echo at Community Jail

In Topeka district court last night a colored inmate Talbert, accused of stealing a piano, was reportedly 'kangarooed' and punished with twenty lashes. A corridor mate recounted the incident amid court notes, while other docket items noted a slow session with a $5,000 Williams v Topeka Paper case advancing and references to Sprout Model store disputes. Helena plans a silver service set for the gunboat City of Helena.

Talbert Hla Mateo Gaya Russ Kepley Fort Vott Tecumseh Hazen H. Williams Topeka Paper Company Williamseed Hasey W. R Taxon Mordley Sproat

NAME DIRECTORS [Continued From First Page

Oklahoma City Commercial club plans an evening tour for Topeka guests visiting the capitol, mills, and factories, with a concert by Marshall's band possibly securing boxes. Topeka aims to extend trade through active local cooperation amid unsettled plans and mixed news from grain markets and shipments across several cities, with volatile wheat prices and strong provisions activity.

Oklahoma City Commercial Club Capitol Marshall Topeka

Market report shows mixed wheat gains and steady cattle trade

Today’s market report fromCosmico On Jan 25 wheat opened irregular and edged down to 6 3 16 May with large west receipts and weekly exports lifting prices earlier. May soybeans held near 29 4. Oats, corn, and hogs showed gains while cattle remained quiet. Texas steers quoted around 2.40 to 2.59 and stockers near 2.75. Official hog receipts and shipments noted, with overall market activity described as steady to firmer.

Nurthwest Ora Wien Kansas City Bassas City Jam Texas Atockers

Clairvoyance Free Test by Prof L M Raymond

An ad style item promotes a free clairvoyance test by Professor L M Raymond promising personal insights. It claims to reveal family hardship, marriages, divorces, finances, and lost loves through a confidential reading with time slots and priced options.

Prof L. M. Raymond

Chicago market closes with mixed grain and sugar gains

The report shows wheat and corn activity with strong Chicago wheat and firm outside trade, while sugar and gas listed gains. Prices fluctuate as buyers and sellers test levels, with Armour and other names noted for potential purchases. May wheat and corn futures show varied quotes and a broad closing mix across major stocks.

Cadaby Chicago Lion Chisago Ramoni Wolf Sd, & Co Chicaguo Champlin Logas Gir Baldwin Cate Bugar Thig Atchison W. O

Arnold's Store Robbed For Cigars

Thieves broke into the drug store of A J Arnold and Son during the night and stole two boxes of fine cigars worth about $10. The front window was broken and marks suggest two robbers fled with the loot. Local efforts search for the culprits continue.

A.J. Arnold & Son James Stonefield

Free Silver Support by US Senators Cannon and Brown

United States Senators Cannon and Brown of Utah passed through the city en route to Washington. Cannon expressed strong belief in free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver, tied to high protection as essential for national improvement. A second note promotes patent medicines and mineral water products as local business mentions.

Dana United States Elliot Prusk J. Cannon Arthur Brown Uta Paseed Crouing Washington Cannon

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