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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1897

Page

5

John L Sullivan and Fitz to Tour as Stars

Late boxing news reports John L Sullivan and Bob Fitzsimmons forming a dual act under manager Martin Jollant. Plans include a Philadelphia start then a western run with exhibitions and a potential touring melodrama around the two fighters.

John L. and Fitz New York John L. Sullivan Bob Fitesimmons Martin Lilian Martin Jollant Sullivan Julian Virtue White Fitzimmons Ce Hs Rik Tuten Philadelphis West Chiemeo Far West Fitzsimmons John L Kerpa

Topeka Beats Abilene In Baseball Opener

Abilene and Topeka opened with Topeka winning 18 to 3 as Cochran struck out six for Topeka while Augusta failed to match Indian pitcher performance. Stricklot set to pitch for Topeka tomorrow as Junction City visits next Thursday for three games. Atchison also dropped a game to Junction City in the same regional action.

Abilene Topeka Cochran Sox Augusta Inninex Topka Stricklot Junction City

Lorina’s Jubilee Carnival Plans In Topeka Night Call

Lorina royal revelers urged to meet July 10 at 8 PM in Topeka Commercial Club rooms to organize carnival festivities for festival week. Paul Torrington and Al W. Dana lead efforts with plans still embryonic while Kats City Carnival Krewe worries about Topeka events drawing crowds.

Lorina Topeka Commercial Club Paul ‘Torrington AL W. Dana Carnival Association Pitteen Topeka Dana Arnivel Koicits Popelta Commercial Club Dane Dids Journal Paul Torrington Torrington Katsas City Kansas City Kansas City Star KK. K. Directurn KK. K Kensas Kessas City

Festival fund nears six thousand as donations flow in

Major T J Anderson and Otto Kuetine led yesterday’s lower Kansas avenue and North Topeka efforts for the Pall Festival. Subscriptions added across the city lift total to 5720 from firms Copeland hotel Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile Co McCurdy Jonathan Thomas Schmidt Bros and others. Also notes on Senator Ingalls returning to Atchison and an ad for a laxative product.

T. J. Anderson Otto Kuetine Kansas Avenue North Topeka Copeland Hotel Hall Lithographing Company Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile B. McCurdy Jonathan Thomas Schmidt Bros Passler Oscar Kraus A. i Bilan Navs-McCord Mehan Troutman & Stove HLS Montgomery - Tepe Shawnee Muling Company Moeser Tee Company C.peccsiness Peter Smith Arrareee Oe John Berry H. A. Morrow Cope & Co Topeka Storag, A. P. Benson John E. Pears Dyall Bros HL. Herring , Goodman Bros A.J. Prowdit al Sheerz J. O. Pratt Forbes Bros

Tariff Conference Delays Details Until Completion

Washington July 9 Republican tariff conference members kept secrets on rates as they worked to reconcile house and senate positions. They meet daily, plan to report the bill next week, and will withhold details to avoid public pressure from interest groups. Senator Jones of Nevada observed with the Republicans after Democrats left.

Washington Senate Jones Nevada

Senator Tsham G Harris Dies After Heat Soars

Washington reports the death of Senator Tsham G Harris at his residence just before 5 p.m. He had grown weaker for days as intense heat aided his decline. Born in 1818 he first joined Congress in 1845, later serving as Tennessee governor and a long senator. He escaped to Mexico after Lee's surrender and returned to Memphis, resuming law practice before entering the Senate in 1877.

Washington Tsham G. Harris Senator Harris Senate Senato Pesishe Pelorua Congress House Morrill and Sherman Galusha A. Grow Pennsylvania Tennessee Memphis Hie Lee Harris Mexico Gome England United States Senate Bradfield Verdigris Lyon County Emporia Topeka Gettman Lottie Bowes Tom Pounds Bank of Topeka Fred Lyman Pea Bet Atalionery Department Mexican Central Hamilton Cosmopolitan Marthins North Kansas Fair Grounds Nlent Commercial Bank of H. W. Roby Kansas Avenue Twenty-fist Street John Merlin Martie d& Dennis Sundey Sixth and Harrigan Streets Geo. 3. Wheeler Massachusetts

Garbage contract lets Milwaukee council backs low bid

Milwaukee common council approves the lowest bid for city garbage disposal with the Holthaus system to be used by Crilley and O'Donnell. Site subject to health commission approval and expected to save the city over 60000 for the contract term.

Milwaukee Holthaus Crilley & O'Donnell

Topeka News Snapshot Highlights Heat and Local Happenings

A crowded Topeka scene reports scorching heat with temperatures around 100 degrees and varied civic notes. Sheriff Kepley endorsement by Democratic club, base ball plans with Atchison, street sewer contracts, and city church picnics are noted alongside town chatter about new revolvers, bicycle price cuts, and efforts for the upcoming primary.

Kepley Democratic Flambeati Club Topeka Whitaker Siest Leedy Lawrence First Presbyterian Church Garfield Park Atchison Lincoln Buchanan Street Sanitary Department First Christian Church State House Kansas Avenue Geo. W. Jackson Topela Plese Congregational Church Garfield J. P. Koster The Santa Fe Albuquerque N. M Emporia Cloyd BR Troxel Abilene E. C. Littte Lo le

Secretary Ed Little Dresses for Tropical Climate

Secretary Ed Little dressed in an arid crash suit, appearing cool and suited to Egypt’s climate. Topeka notes feature lyric writing by T. L. Jones and Philip Eastman for a forthcoming song with publication in a local music house. Garfield park events spark seating and fundraisers for a fairy entertainment and floral festival, with substantial community donations and planning for large crowds.

Ed Little Mr. Little Egypt T. L. Jones Philip Eastman Topeka Bolind E. B. Meredith Garfeld Park

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