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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1898

Page

5

Commencement Exercises at Aieh Sob aunaud in Friday Point

The confusion in the date and venue lists a commencement event with Prof EK White of Columbus presenting on state duty in Flaviatisi. The program includes a choir and readings by a long roster of names including Grace Wie, Dorothy Tuckerman, Ellen Ajten, Anna McGurraghwn Warren Chonsy, and George Plow ering, with many others.

Wien M. Monahan Clave EK White Columbus J.D von Dahlen W. von Dahlen Thomas Elise Thole Muamen Grace Wiegents Nabik Dorothy Tuckerman Adelai Brown Dora Johnsten Myrtie V. Keltoy Beetha Tu Uehorn Angina D. Stealt Florence M. Ward Rose & Davis Ellen Ajten Alice M. Monphan Anna McGurraghwn Warren Chonsy George Plowering Harry A. Huish Pranki Forbes Aaron Hadley Suth K. Chase Delbert Kirkpatrick Clarence J. Hurlion

Pythians at Concordia Second district convention opens city to visitors

Concordia hosts the Second district convention of the Pythians with visitors from counties Smith Jewell Kearney Washington Rooks Osborne Saline and Choudhury. Local events include music prayers and an address by Colonel Finley Smiley Detroit Michigan. The program features a grand chantine a cornet solo and a talk on Pythianism. Also advertised are remedies and local services by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Pure Buckwheat Flour and Peerless Steam Laundry.

Concordia Concors Flatedom Kalehis Pythuis Kulghur Pythles Smith Jewell Kemibie Osbourne Sitibell Choud Orchetta Brouther Kalebt Taylor Miter Finley Smiley Ruthlestie Sidtees Maral EL Holerart James Atwoud Xed Binman Millirons McBeeron Dowel Hy A PF. Riddle Tully Scotrand EE Murphy Rona Aasic—Grohestre Wotold Pursell Knitecavilie de Witt G. W. Stansfeild Kansas

Tax Deed Ruling Shocks Kansas Courts

Judge S W McElroy of the Court of Appeals orders tax deeds invalid when printer and redemption fees are added to sale costs. The ruling questions how interest and charges are defined, threatening many deeds on record. Lawyers prepare to challenge deeds to remove publication expenses.

McElroy Court of Appeals Kansas Ds Duper Court of Appeals Supreme Court S. W. McElroy Bar Aseoclavon

Widow of Late Senator Hearst Honored in Mexico

City of Mexico June 27 Mrs Hearst widow of Senator Hearst of California arrived and was warmly greeted by officials. The governor sent a band to welcome her, reflecting Hearst’s longtime friendship with Mexico and his stance during the Cutting Incident. Her memory is held in esteem in Mexico.

Hearst Mexico City of Heairst California Federal District Cleveland Santa Ps Topeka Lce Tie Policemn Fifth Street Slood

Stage nerves derail comic as audience rejects routine

The Dernford theater audience endured a failing performance by John G SieDowell in A freasy Time. Before his act, Swarts recounted a rushed parody prep that left him rattled and vulnerable on stage. He lamented the crowd’s disinterest and joked about quitting if the lead refused alternatives.

John G SieDowell Dernford Theater Stuart

McNall Seeks Divorce From Myrtle McNall in Leavenworth

William S. McNall brother of Webb McNall a state prison guard seeks a divorce in Leavenworth County District Court alleging abandonment and that Myrtle McNall refuses to live with him.

S. McNall William S. McNail Webb McNall State Penitentary Nas Oled Leavenworth County Myrtle McNall

Senate interetate commerce panel votes on anti scalping bill

The senate committee on interstate commerce meets to vote on an anti scalping bill. An event titled Kindergarten party for Inman will be held Tuesday evening February 1 featuring speakers G W Stansfield Henry Beermann and others at 62 Kansas avenue Topeka.

Washington Senate Inman Suthor Trail Hilder Storna G. W Stansfield Kansas Avenue Heary Beermann Topeka New Viputtios & A ‘Librars Balt A. G. Waters Archie Williams Tom McNeal J. K. Hudson Mejor Inman Wre Shaner Henry Beermann Library

How Girls Fall Delinquency Linked to Dancing

Police matron Thorpe cites dancing as a chief cause of young women falling into depravity. She reports dozens of monthly appeals from mothers seeking to save daughters and blames ballrooms for the downfall, based on years of experience with hundreds of cases.

Thorpe Pollortatron Soho Max Bikse Kindnest Termira Bess Tin Pune Woran

Topeka City Notes On Vice and Child Welfare

Fragmentary items discuss vice among women linked to alcohol, child neglect, and parental divorce in Topeka. The piece cites a police matron’s claim that four of five women of vice are daughters of drinking men, plus notes on Santa Fe car shops and local staff movements.

City Long City Deep Topeka

McKenna Sworn In as Associate Justice of U S Supreme Court

Joseph McKenna took his seat as associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. The brief ceremony, under Chief Justice Fuller, lasted under four minutes. McKenna, California, wore the court robe and read the oath with Marshal Wright present.

Washington Gan Joseph McKenna Supreme Court of the United States McKenna Suetice Marshal Wright

Dashed to Death on Broadway Construction Site

Three workers at a twelve story Broadway building collapse from a failed scaffold over an elevator shaft. Lemman fell from the fifth floor, dragging McNamara and Hammond on a lowered path to the fourth floor. Seaman, weighing about 200 pounds, fell with them to the lower levels. all three were severely injured with slim chances of recovery.

New York Broadway George McNamara John Hammond Michael Seaimman Lemman McNamira Hammond Seaman Tu Te

The Great Question: Currency Reform Overshadows All

Secretary Gage at Tacoma banquet says currency reform bears greater weight than other issues. He notes Puget Sound as a key Pacific Northwest outlet and urges protection of the money standard, stressing its effect on regional prosperity. He references President McKinley remarks and calls for better security of the standard.

Gage Tacoma Wash Chamber of Commerce McKinley Pacific Northwest Puget Sound Orient

Russia to run ice plow fleet for Arctic Siberian link

Tacéma Washington January 27 Russia plans a Arctic sea route to Siberia using boats with ice plows. Admiral Makaroof says travel may be possible between north coast and Siberian rivers in July and August with escorted vessels. Government intends to test the project inspired by Danish ice breakers keeping Arctic routes open this winter.

Russia Siberia Verveld

Electric Bitters touted as nerve and blood tonic

An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as the best plant based remedy for restoring nervous energy. It claims to tone stomach nerves, stimulate liver and kidneys, purify blood, aid digestion and appetite, selling at 50 cents or a dollar. Also notes upcoming Kindergarten Fagot party with readings, music and tickets sold January through March for trips via Union Pacific to multiple western states.

Swift & Holliday Drug Store Union Pacific Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arizona New Mexico

Dole Arrives in Washington for Hawaiian Welcome

President Lote of Hawaii arrives in Washington after storms delays. Secretary Sherman and Assistant Secretary Atlee greet the party at the depot, then escort to Arlington as crowds and mounted police line streets. Dole and Mrs. Dole meet President and Mrs. McKinley, with Hawaii’s ministers and officials following in carriages. No military display observed per Dole request.

Washington Lote Hawaii Sherman Atlee North Capitol Street Mr. Adee Cridier Dole President Dole Mr. Sherman Mrs. Dole Day Helstadt Army Phelps Navy

Men of Many Minds. Republican Contingent on Banking Committee

In a lengthy session, Republican House Banking and Currency members mapped the currency bill. They set a schedule of meetings and voted a plan to gauge each member's stance on banking inflation and core principles for the bill. key figures cited include Walker Brosuit Downson Van Voorhies McCleary Fowler Mitchell with ongoing discussion on the gold standard and national banks.

House Banking Committee Washington Jan House Johnson Walker Brosiut Indiana Downson Treasury National Contret van Vooorhies Ohio Brastus Messrs. McCleary Minnesota Fowler New Jersey Mitchell New

Views on Monetary Policy Split Among States

York delegates discuss the gold standard and greenbacks with opinions from Mr. Spalding of Michigan opposing a declaration for gold standard money. Connecticut’s Mr Hl backs the monetary plan nearly as Johnson. Rhode Island’s Mr Capron supports bank expansion and asset backing to ease future currency remonetization.

York Johnson Spalding Michigon Connecticut Prince Iiinte Capron Rhode Island Banka Corporation of Bank

Government mulls cold standard and wartime economy plans

Lord George Hamilton reported that India’s government may pause to set a cold standard for the next year. He noted revenue and wartime expenses were less than expected, aiming for substantial surplus next year. Also advertised is a kidney cure and clothing sale with local druggists and merchants listing prices and locations.

Twofon George Janes Chinwic George Hamiiten

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