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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1897

Page

4

Permanent Home For State Journal In Topeka Building

A Topeka State Journal notice describes the newspaper’s permanent home at 0 and 2 Kansas Avenue corner of Eighth, with readers urged to contact advertisers. It mentions staffers and a column "People You Hear Of" featuring Miss Helen Hay, daughter of the American ambassador to the U.K. and social success.

Topeka State Journal Kansas Avenue Eighth Bell Wits Trew Porter Ruddint American Newspaper Publishers' Association Helen Hay SC James Talmage Washington

Wall Street reacts to tariff plan with bond and stock tax

Wall Street livens with alarm as senate proposes amending the tariff bill by an increased tax on bonds and shares. The plan aims to fund government expenses while protecting American industry, but faces fierce opposition from traders who see a windfall tax on securities as devastating to speculation and markets. The debate notes past failures to tax consumption and beer and hints at a broader challenge to Republican fiscal strategy.

Wall Streets Wall Street Senate Pbs Republican Party Bendiong Repub- Tran PAKS

Cornell Wins Again In Four Mile Rowing Race

July 2 in Poughkeepsie the eight oared crews of Cornell, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania raced four miles from Krum Elbow downstream. Cornell won the match, Columbia placed second, Pennsylvania did not finish. official time listed as D. 6.

Cornell Poughkeepsie Columias University of Pennsylvania Windson Krum Elbow Columbia Pennsylvania

Sousa's New March Draws Mixed Reactions in Kansas City

Signor Liberat praises Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever after hearing it at Washington Park. The composer concedes it may surpass his prior works but needs more hearings. Crowds there applauded, yet the reception lagged behind other Sousa marches.

Kansas City Signor Liberat Bsoeuka Washington Park Liberat Sousa Woshington Park

San Francisco Romance Sparks Housing Lodging Scandal

Kad Dury wife of a Los Angeles millionaire tells of a romance with H. Russell Ward. They have taken a room in a Tenderloin lodging house and after dining at a French restaurant she calls it a love match or a scandal. She says Col. Bradbury was a kind husband, but she finds happiness with Ward who can support her.

San Francisco Kad Dury Los Angeles

Depew's Niece to Wed French Baron in July

Miss Anna Hegeman, ward of Chauncey M. Depew, will wed Baron Brieson in Paris on July 5. Brieson is an officer in the French army and son of Count de Brisson, who served as secretary of the French Legation in Washington during the Adams administration.

London Anna Hegeman Chauncey M. Depew Paris Baron Brieson Count de Brisson Washington

Oregon hanged man Nelson confesses guilt on scaffold

Grant's Pass Ore July 2 Lemuel W Nelson was hanged at 1 o clock today for the murder of his friend Charles Perry in March 1894 in Josephine county. About two people witnessed the execution as four view from the street. Nelson said I am guilty of killing Perry and am sorry for it, My God have mercy on my guilty soul.

Oregon Grant's Pass Ore Lemuel W. Nelson Charles Perry Josephine County Nelson Perry

Minister Refuses Pastoral Charge After Installation

Oakland July 3 The Presbyterian ministers of Alameda county assembled at Golden Gate church to install Rev Jamnes Hunter as pastor but he refused the office after the sermon. No reason given for declining the appointment. Tickets to points within two hundred miles offered by Santa Fe Route on July 3 4 and 6 at a single rate for round trip. Garfield park hosts Marshalls band and fire works with Hammocks and Freezers advertised by Kitchell Marburg.

Oakland Cal Alatceda County Golden Gate Church Jamnes Hunter Santa Fe Garfield Park Ae Marshalls Kitchell & Marburg

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised For Health Recovery

Mrs Woexre Dorrox of Edgar Nebraska says last spring she was run down and Hood's Sarsaparilla restored her health. She reports feeling strong again and not tired in the morning. She credits Hood's Sarsaparilla as a wonderful blood purifier and notes their family used no other medicine. Hood's Pills aid digestion and relieve nausea.

Hood Woexre Dorrox Edgar Nebraska Wdigeston

Late Sporting News Promises Crowded Tracks and Climbing Scores

Cincinnati loses to Louisville 4 2 as Saville Evans and Wilson anchor a strong defense. Cleveland, Chicago and Pittsburgh report mixed results with key bats and bold pitching. Indianapolis hosts two games with Goar Rahoe Fisher and Blathers Wadsworth. St Paul Milwaukee and Kansas City display exhibitions. trick riding sets daily event highlights with gold prizes for professionals and diamonds for amateurs.

RACES AT HOLTON TOPEKA DAY WELL ATTENDED

Topeka day at the races drew 1509 spectators with a strong program. Free races included the 2:13 pace the 2:17 trot and the free for all trot. Only one favorite won the afternoon the free for all trot. Huxham surprised by winning heat three at 20 to 2. Javelin from Griffin's California String swept three heats while Woodward J. withdrew after two modest finishes. Officials included M A Low C C H Samson Murphy and McCurdy Kaster Brandenburgh at Frankfort.

Topeka Molton Huxham Woodward J Javelin Griffin California M. A. Low Cc. H. Samson Murphy Leave

Emporia Birds Home Loosed at Emporia Beach

Chicago reports birds from the Chi Lo district of the National Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers liberatedTuesday from Emporia Kansas. Several were tracked home with counts listed and three of seven released returning. winds delayed others. Miller of Emporia faced charges for the release although birds bred to travel home.

Emporia Beach Chicago Chi~ Lo National Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers Tursday Emporia Kan J. A. Sauter A. Sauter Miller Emporty

Salina Cycle Club State Meet Races August 11 12

Salina Cycle Club prepares for the state meet starting August 11 with about 1000 in prizes. Events listed include one mile novice open amateur professional, two mile handicap amateur, and various open and professional races for boys and adults. Prizes range from 10 to 90 dollars plus state championship medals and track records.

Salina Arcom Thussdat Profes- Monal Prise Sis Pratéas Seca Hornet

Topeka Fourth Celebrations Spur Suttons Mowers

In Topeka a local purveyor keeps the Fourth spirit by continuing production at Sut ton's owner factory. Mrs Sutton notes her family is away yet the girls wish to work and today they are manufacturing mowers. She already has 15,000 on hand and aims for 50,000 by festival opening.

Topeka Stra. C. S. Sutton Martin's Hill Nellie Evarts Maud Kimball Bile Bradford May Downing Florence Hillyer Florence Stewart Blanche Carnahan Genevieve Butterfield Lillian Gibboney Belle Stagg Sadie D.whing Edwin Fox Harold Certilidze Jack~Tusker Roy Bragford Will Clauser Charlie Morton Jesse Cooke Cristie Speer Harry Lukens Clark Daily Everet Akers Mr. and Mra Bl J.carthes G. O. Wilmarth Evaris Miss McLaughlin Marie Keso Wamaro Russell Wilhite Kansas City J.S. Peeves Earl Wi- Hams Pegues Louisiana Chicago Will Wetherholt Baldwin Clarence Pitts Pearl Weber Inez Montgomery Grace’ Norris Cisre Claudy Ned Mercer Glen Hatfield Holton Clyde Hornaday Lilian Hatfeld Valley Falls George Kelley Carbondele Jessie Hood J.C. Marshall Liberty Neb Nottonville Kan S. M. Hood Roberta Zimmerman Charles Hood Mrs. Marshall East Dora Kathary Tosa Cohen Carbonvile G. A. Wilson Warren M. Crosby George Hyerton Sue Jexson Cleves Izora Davis Wallace Ryverson

Cheaper Food For Poor California Scientists We Investigate

Oakland July 3 The food of San Francisco to be analyzed by state university professors led by B Jaffa head of the diet department Several hundred wage earning families will be invited to participate After collecting and tabulating statistics it is hoped poor families can live more cheaply and with a healthier diet

Oakland Cal San Francisco State University B. Jaffa

Man Fells From Ladder, Breaks Rib Near Oakland

J. M. Senter of the railroad commissioners suffers a broken rib after a ladder fall while glazing a window near Oakland last evening. He is not seriously hurt. A French physician notes the incident amid local chatter. A patent remedy claim promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a bowel aid, advertised as pleasant and safe by druggists.

J. M. Senter Qakiand Chamberisin

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Vicinity

Social and personal items detail Topeka residents and visitors, listing young people at Martin's Hill, plus numerous trips and visits to Pawpaw Lake Michigan Denver California Kansas City and Chicago. The piece notes weddings travel plans and family connections with many names and locations reflecting a busy summer social season.

Tammany Sure to Win Says Croker on Campaign Return

London July The Associated Press reports reliable authority that Richard C. Croker plans to return to New York to manage the Tammany campaign for next elections. He says Tammany will win and cites tariff timing and reform alliances as key factors. The piece also features ads from G W Stansfield and mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Little Barry Pills, with local names and addresses.

Tammany Croker London Associated Press Richard C. Croker New York Temmany

Ask Your Grocer for P pimPosé Butter State Journal Ad

In 1896 the State Journal built a handsome double front pressed brick three story home on the southeast corner of Kansas avenue and Eighth street Topeka The building is noted as one of the west’s most complete newspaper structures with four sanctorpes seen in operation through hind plate glass and a large glass window from the business office Reges Diarrhea Balsam is advertised as a purely vegetable compound sold at druggists.

The State Journal Topeka Kansas Avenue Eighth St Kansas Ave

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