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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Socials Highlight Sevenths Birthday Party

Mrs Willis Gleed hosted a large Attic group for Dorothy Gleed’s seventh birthday with Florence Greer and Mildred Wells assisting. Guests included Eleanor Retzef, Josephine Retzef, Ralph Roy and Mildred Smith, and many others from Lawrence and Topeka. An evening card party followed with Mrs Greed and Mrs Thacher entertaining.

Ralph Roy Mildred T Smith Dil Be Ware Caroriin Glred Wen Lott Lindsey Katherine Kellam Mary Gleed Margaret Thacher Lawrence And Stes Wwitts Mes Henry Thacher Charles Scott Ola Aline Lena McCray Mings Tenis Short Miles Kathien Morand Mier Ethel Shanklin Mise Ma Shankiln Tote Tett Hayden Ailes Diaemine Dietrich Council Brurts Miss da Bagdorson Alaude Kimball Amy Overmayer Elzabeth Kenderdine Roberta Waki Mise Nellie Kirk Mims Stirrell Bolt Miles Julia Kenderdine Grace Foulks Mies Louise Sanger Louisé Smith Clara Grund Athol Made Miler Edna Carpenter Mike Margaret Campbell Rules Ricketwar Grace Wilson Lacritia Grovenor Mise Eleanor McCaskey Ludell McMaster Amelia Seyfold Misesina Hohnbaum Anna Duran Emme Birkkfort Theresa, Kraus Laura Joe Tit Emil Eoin Sarah Schreiber Lottie Steinburg Minnie Schuule Antonio Kraus Mesers Charles Hoolind Solon McGew Huy Penny Harry States Oster Hayes Harry Steinbure Henry Behreiber Wille Seybold James 4M Dee Gecar Landers Hubert Joe

North Topeka notices and local greetings in Beav er, Kansas

A jumble of local society notes from North Topeka includes J H Fourkt’s return from Cilenep and Pater Smith’s visit to Port Arthur. Mrs Shorey sick at Holman’s addition. Miss Lizzie Conkling leaves for Lyons to visit grandma. Church events at Good Shepherd and Kansas Avenue ME. Jackson’s Hand concert at Lukens Opera House. Local clerks, bakers, teachers, and families listed with travel plans and mutual calls.

Kansas Avenue J. H Fourkt Cilenep Pater Smith Port Arthur M. Priddy Menchen W. T. Kemper Kansas City Kemper & Paxton Lizzie Conkling Lyons Kan Prisbie Manhattan L. B. Cease Coal Deater North Side Lukens’ Opera Mouse J. John A.M Churen George Mayer Kansas Avenue ME Quayle T. Bandier Epworth Lengeu Gall W. Currier George Donna Elizabeth Burnish Beaver Col Norch Topeka Iecles Sir Carrict Church of the Good Shepher

A Cure for Lame Back in Sardis Kentucky

Louden Grover of Sardis Kentucky reports his daughter suffered back and lip pain after fever. After trying many remedies she found complete relief with one bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm. The ad adds that it also cures rheumatism and notes the Peerless Steam Laundry offers free mending and button sewing.

Louden Grover Sardis Chamberlain's

St Louis Richest Woman Anna Allen dies at 83

Mrs Anna Allen of St Louis reputed wealthiest woman in the city died in Pittsfield Mass. Her estate valued around 10.8 million with a possible will made recently. If no will, twenty nine heirs including three sons three daughters and twenty three grandchildren share the estate. Her husband Thomas Allen founded the Missouri Taeltic road owned the St Louis Iron Mountain Southern and the Southern hotel and served in Congress.

St. Louis Anna Allen Pittsfield Mass Pittelleta Dre. Allen St Louis George W. Alien William Fussell Alfen Elizabeth W. Donaldson Ann L. Chsuvenet Pittfield Thomas Alien, Jr Maude Atwater Alien Anna Russell Thomas Allen Allen Misacur Taeltic Road

International Conference Bill Passes Senate in Bimetallism Debate

Washington Jan 32 by a decisive vote of 4404 the senate approved the bill for appointing commissioners to an international monetary conference. The closing debate featured speeches by Hoar Vilas Jones Gorman Alien and Carter amid opposition over pursuing bimetallism through international agreement. Hoar recalled European talks with Paris and London on metallic standards and stressed four nations moving toward bimetallism.

Washington Jan Senate Hoar Massachusetts Vilas Jones Arkanksas Gorman Alien Me. Carter Mantens Bimetallica Through the Medium of International Agreement. Mr. Hoar Europe Marti Stons Melite Boursereau Paris Afr Balfour London United States Great Britain France Germany

Widening Their Field National Business League forms in Chicago

The National Business League, a nonpartisan business group, adopts a constitution in Chicago with officers Ferdinand W Peck as president Erskine M Phelps as treasurer G Keith as secretary and John W Hill as attorney. It aims to advance good legislation and defeat bad in Congress and state legislatures. State chapters are planned in New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin Iowa Indiana and Michigan.

Chicago National Business League Ferdinand W._ Peck Erskine M. Phelps G. Keith E. Gilbert John W. Hill New York Pennsylvania Wisconsin Iown Indiana Asio Michigan

New Street Attire Guides Sensible Walking Suits

In New York on December 25 a fashion trend favors practical street dress with shorter skirts and boots, featuring walking suits in dark blue or gray cheviot, reefer coats, and multiple pockets. Gowns grow more sumptuous as evening wear evolves, with bold fabrics, velvet trims, and large ostrich plumes. Gloves showcase embroidery and jeweled accents, while the season sees oversized ostrich plumes on canes and elaborate accessories.

Queen of Sheba Gesiga Mousquetaire Strie Orws Basra

France urged to raise birthrate with government incentives

London reports the National Alliance for France’s population campaign considers M Metine’s plan to grant scholarships and government posts only to families with at least three children. Dr Bertillon tabs census trends, noting Germany’s population advantage and lagging French birthrates, urging action to avert decline.

Agilan London National Alliance For France Bertillon Paris M. Metine Germany Frater

Wires Underground Plan Approved in Kansas City

Kansas City January 30 plans for a conduit system by the Missouri Kansas telephone company have been approved by the board of public works. Manager Burt says work will begin within ten days with 200 to 390 laborers employed. The project aims to speed conduit laying, relieve labor market strain, and cost upward of 250000 dollars with completion by July 1.

Kansas City Miaspurd & Kansas ‘Telephone Company Board of Public Works Burt Ste Aye

Melton to Go Free From Spanish Prison

Washington reports the Competitor prisoners will be released unconditionally by order of the Spanish government. Gwen Belton from Kansas is among the captives. After a drumhead court martial sentenced them to death, Secretary Olney pressed for civil trials and the government now plans release within ten days. Card of Thanks notes are included from Topeka.

Washington Omer Kansas Gwen Belton Sunflower Drumbeld Olney Taylor State Department

54 Hours to California on Santa Fe Route Limited

The Santa Fe Route California Limited departs Chicago 6 30 p m on Wednesdays and Saturdays via Kansas City Topeka Denver reaching Los Angeles and San Diego in 68 hours from Topeka with through sleeping car reservations to San Francisco via Monave. Returns leave California Mondays and Thursdays routing through Topeka in the afternoon. Equipment includes Pullman palace sleepers, buffet smoking car and dining car. Contact Jon at foot of Fifth Street or Cromwell & Jefferson North Topeka for details.

California Chicago Kansas City Topeka Denver Los Angeles Houte San Diego Truth San Francisco Motave Passenie Par Firth Street Cromwell & Jeffers North Topeka W. C. Garvey W. J. Black AG. P. A

Wheat Market Surges in Opening NY Futures

Chicago market report shows a sharp advance in wheat prices with futures up from 25? to 45? cents as traders realize gains after a recent decline. Argentine shipments strong, Northwest receipts up, and foreign demand cited. May and other contracts opened higher, then eased as trading progressed into the first hour.

Chicago Tilda York Tm Fareicn Jaawar Tehr Cvhia Tradt Mie Goodwin & Chemberlin Topeka Grain

Kansas City Livestock Market Report and Market Gossip

Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts light, hogs strong with high bid activity. Sheep and lambs mixed. corn and oats futures volatile. market gossip notes bullish sentiment on southern railways and grain demand.

Kansas City Yorknes Pes Mutar

Wheat and grain markets slide across worlds trade data

Calcutta trade returns show wheat virtually cromed with low tonnage for November while Burracher exports rise to 200s, compared with 30 000 tons in late 85. Chicago Bradstreet exports fall to 2 515 000 bushels with weak bank liquidity and cautious speculation across futures.

Calcutta Burracher Chicago Bradstreet Raymond Gamage Wert Ben Owen CTS Liverpool Wigan New York Cowen Galveston Minneapolis Rock Bolton Omaha Jodle Kansas City Chicaro

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