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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1898

Page

2

Lady Thieves Dinner in a West Thirteenth Cellar

A crusty cellar beefsteak and celery supper features Rachel Penton and the “Lady Thieves” cooking and serving beer sherry cigars and cigarettes to guests. The event mocks prohibition fine dining with a stageish mood as diners carve porterhouse and toast a curious social act in a West Thirteen Street setting.

New York Rachel Fenton Viahds West Thirte-eighth Street la Cearch Fe Malet Paitun Mies Charles Ross Wetec & Fwhis Lng Penton Gig Precitent Artors Charlie Boss Cook

Two Oklahoma Women Serve as Deputy Marshals

Two Oklahoma women, Builiete and Aistoo Burchu, become the first female deputy marshals in the J. J. Thompsin U S marshal's office. They recently returned from an overland trip from Guthen to the Sag and Fox Indians' reservation, where they served subpoenas on several wanted persons.

Oklahoma Builiete OT Jin Aistoo Burchu Mise Mamie Fossit Stend Raphera J.J. Thompsin Guthen Sag and Fox Indias

Mysterious Troubles Public Health Clear in Plain Terms

Dr R A Gunn discusses a wide range of ailments linked to kidney and blood health. He promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy to cleanse the blood, improve vitality, and restore energy, claiming it offers a path from misery to health and happiness.

Caine Keely Ty Weiling Brisht

Indian Territory murder case described by two young women

In a fragmentary report, two young women travel by wagon to Indian Territory where they hunt with dogs to flush game. They arrive at a lonely house after being told they must sleep on the floor due to lack of beds, acting like professional deputies. the pair disappear for five days.

Burdhe

Booker T. Washington Exhorts Negro Progress at Second Church

Chicago on January 25 reports Booker T. Washington addressing the Second Presbyterian Church. He warns slavery harmed both races, urges education at Hampton and Tuskegee to meet labor competition, and stresses morality and self reliance. He notes wealth and cultivated character earn respect from whites.

Chicago Booker T. Washington Second Presbyterian Church North South Washington Hampton and Tuskegee Ai. Washington

Eclipse Seen in India During Sun Totality

An Indian eclipse was observed with a two minute totality and a pale silver blue corona. Descriptions note a cold atmosphere, earthy odor, and devotional crowds at camps near Visadrong and Jwur. Local events included prisoner releases in Hyderabad and photographic spectrographs reported from Mujapur.

Bombay Sir Noroan Lockyer Visiadrong Malabar Coast Campbell Jwur Nixon Hyderabad London The Morning Post Lockyer Mujapur Lord Graham

Drexel Heiress To Host Vast Winter Ball

Miss Josephine Drexel of New York will host the costliest ball of the winter in her honor. Mr and Mrs Anthony Drexel, her uncle, plan a grand party Thursday night in Philadelphia at Horticultural Hall. The event is expected to surpass the famed Harrison ball in scale and splendor.

New York Josephine Drexel Anthony Drexel Horticwiturat Hall Prilader Phils Harrison Joseph Drexel Debatante Delmonico's Pebruntys Drexel

Topeka Cyclers Adopt Constitution at Meeting

Topeka wheelmen met at Marshall's band rooms to adopt two constitutions and by laws and name directors at the next meeting. The draft constitution states goals including unity in wheeling matters, fellowship, highway improvement, racing, and bicycle track in Topeka. Ex officio directors appointed. current membership around 150. monthly dues set at 25 cents, with a $1 initiation fee.

Topeka Wheelmes Marshell Gs Fot Loveat Wheeling Patito Topeka Hilkerson HF Lescher Fineey Porter Hiltine Miunthiy

McKenna to Take Seat as Justice Next Wednesday

January report from Washington notes Joseph McKenna’s expected swearing in as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court delayed to Wednesday. The court made no opinion reversals and reassigned a few cases, with a next Monday recess and a Griggs nomination consideration pending in the Senate judiciary committee.

Mckenna Washington Joseph McKenna United Salk Supreme Court Griggs Jan Senate Committee On Duitionary New Jersey

Debating Kansas and Populist Rule in House

Washington notes two hours of district business then a heated committee of the whole session on the Indian Appropriation. Curtis accuses Populists of bankrupt Kansas finances while Simpson defends Populist rule and criticizes Republican claims of prosperity. The exchange grows, touching immigration remarks and presidential interviews.

Washington Shmpson Pop Kan New England Slinpewn Agricultural Department New York Mr. Simpson Dingley Kansas Mr. Henderson Rep. Ta Euuesas Simpson Dingrey Curtie Rep Kannas Republican Party Sta Uhey Treasury Simpean Hhe Curtis Rr. Grievenor Rep. O.) Took Exception To Mr. Simpson Miolsinsey Sas Hy

Breezy Time at Crawford Theater Delights Local Audiences

Local dramatic news praises A Breezy Time for lively music and clever performances led by Newell. The Crawford theater hosts the farce Thursday night with Town Topics style wit and ensembles of pretty comediennes. Mme Scotch presents the grand Trovatore act next Friday with Mile. Marte Toullin as prima donna, plus a concert program.

Crawford Theater Yaudeville Newell Crawford Theate Mme. Scotch Mile Marte ‘Toullinsuet Mapleson Imperial Opera

Unclear Senate remarks spark clash over position

Fragmentary OCR notes depict a heated exchange as a speaker counters Senator Morgan's impressions about his stance. The dialogue hints at partisan contention and misinterpretation amid contentious political times.

Witnesses Refuse to Answer Bribery Inquiry Questions

In Cineiani Jan 25 witnesses before the bribery investigation committee declined to answer. Voorhels of Union Trust bank refused to be sworn arguing lack of jurisdiction, while Keehler also refused to answer about Hollenbeck and Boyce. Credited with absence of President Schmidiapp and selective questioning amid district demands.

Cineiani Voorhels Union Trust and Savings Bank J. M. Warrington Voorkers Schmidkipp Land Cxytor H. H. Hollenbecks Credit Voorhets Hollenbeck Caytor Rudolph Keehler The Union ,Trust and Savings Bank Schmidiapp Fand Voorheis H. J. Boyce Boyce

Opera stars in Cleveland concert ticket sale opens

Mme Scalchi, Mr BreQuern, Mile Marie la Bedut, and Liz Gallis appear with a pianist as tickets go on sale Wednesday morning. Prices range from 50 cents to $1 and a half for seats, with corporate boxes not specified. The article also notes testimony delays in Columbus and mentions various witnesses and officials.

Mme. Scalchi Tom BreQuern Mile Marie la Bedut Liz Gallis Conte

Grover Cleveland Clarifies Hawaii Annexation Stance

Ex President Grover Cleveland, in Princeton on January 26, denounced Hawaii annexation as contrary to national policy. He recalled opposing the treaty since his 1897 inauguration and called interference in Hawaii’s revolution disgraceful. He also affirmed a clear, public stance on Cuba and other questions.

Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland Morgan Senate Gluwine Hawai'an Isands Congress

Lewelling on Rates and Railroad Commission Powers

Railroad Commissioner Lewelling argues inflexible state rate structures would not endure in court. He urges granting the commission authority to classify roads set freight schedules and publish rate changes with public notice and room for objections. He insists commissions remain bound by law and subject to review while protecting corporations from arbitrary action.

Railroad Board of Commiscalonces Crider

Cough Remedy Claims Cures and Endorsements

A local report notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a long lasting cough for Sally Pennington after three bottles, and praises its use for colds and whooping cough. The ad cites Leonard, a photographer, and Curtis Fleck of Anaheim praising the Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, with 25 and 50 cent sizes in druggists.

Sally Pennington Osine Dore Chamberlain H. KK. Smithson Arno Tenn Leonard Kaneas Avenue Curtis Fleck Anaheim California

Bucklea’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing

Bucklea’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chil dren corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded at 23 cents per box, sold by Swit Holliday Drug Company.

Bucklea Arnica Swit-Holliday Drug Company

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