Porter Cook Wins Sheriff Nomination In Small Vote
The county Republican primary yielded Porter Cook as sheriff nominee by a plurality over rivals in a low turnout, with 4400 total votes cast. Frack L Stevens for register, Joan Wright for clerk, H St Phillips for treasurer, J P Rodgers for surveyor, J M Westinfield for coroner, and T P Rodgers for county commissioner won their races by varying margins. Dover and North Williamsport precincts reported delays and weather impacted turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter S. Cook
Frack L. Stevens
Joan M. Wright
H. St. Phillips
J. P. Rodgers
J. M. Westinfield
T. P Rodgers
Gault
Republican County Central Committee
Thelter
Iselfon
Reiurtia
T. P. Hodgers
Rodgers
Provicta
Republican Central Committees
Frank L. Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Babta
John M. Mesawea
Wiz Yrars
A.M Phillips
Emma Wallace
Misa Wallace
Pmce
Phillips
P. Rodgers
B.A. Bailey
Hoskers
Westerfield
Dover
Battle of the Boys Celebration Observed Amid Orangemen Marches
July 2 celebration marking a historic battle as twenty Orangemen paraded. Large crowds gathered in a peaceful, orderly display reflecting local commemoration traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battis
Orangemen
Topeka Carnival Knights Form Board for City Festival
A large committee named the Karnival Knights to organize Topeka’s Carnival Week festivities. The first meeting will be at the Commercial club rooms next Wednesday night to begin systematic work, with a long list of named local men participating and plans to curb rowdyism and improve parade safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Karnival Knights
Paul Torrington
A.W. Dan
Frank Crane
O. K Swayze
Paul Lovewell
Frank Bennett
John Selover
Ba Curry
M. Merriam
Walter Nubir
BL. Copeland
EF Edson
C. T. SicCabe
Pic Smith
H. A. Weaver
KR. Hol Iiay, Jr
Geo
B. Heyden
Jno. Waters
Downing
W. A. Adams
Maris Schlegel
TW. Ean
Galen Nichols
W. CF. Reichenbach
Jno
MeMarus
HG. Lescher
B. ¥. Bhyshe
Tom King
WF. Bird
FO. Popenos
Gea
PL Ashton
W. J. Hurgess
Habt Pierce
FB. Chase
F _ Collar
WE Lard Scott
Edw. Henderson
J. B. Doneyson
F. E_ Nipps
Riems Savuriny Weat
Tyipeka
Hamilton
Kansas Avenues
Kansas Avenue
Fourth Street
Capitol
R.hl
Kurrilvel Knishts
Board of Karnival Knights
Hamilton Hall
A. W. Dana
Charlie Holliday
Pick Smith
John McManus
Bricht
Butchers arraigned in New York for alleged murder
In New York on July 12 Augusta Nack and John Thera were arraigned in general sessions to plead to the indictment for the murder of Guldensappe. The prisoners appeared acutely aware of their peril and their attorneys filed demurrers arguing the crime, if any, occurred outside the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Augusta Nack
John Thera
Guldensappe
Gesqurrer Argument Set For Wednesday July 21
The report notes that the two men exchanged no look of recognition and spoke not a word to each other as the Gesqurrer will be argued on Wednesday July 21, with no immediate contact between the parties.
Kepelys Chances in Shawnee County Fusion Fight
Fusion forces claim a Shawnee County victory signal for Sherif Kepley on a united ticket. Populists and Democrats hint at concessions while Silver Republicans seek treasury and surveyor roles in a forthcoming ticket division.
Topeka Fire Alarm Key Locations Listed
A list of fire station sites and cross streets in Topeka Kansas outlines No 1 and No 2 Fire Station locations. Entries include multiple intersections around Kansas Avenue Topeka Avenue and nearby streets such as Monroe Kicus Garfield and Thirteenth Street along with other cross streets like Fourth Brauner Seventh Holliday and Sac and Fox Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Jackson Street
Kansas Avenue
Fa Lroad
Gordon
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Socials
Recent topeka social items recount Mary Harrison entertaining friends on western avenue with cards and dancing. listed guests include Margaret Sawyer Gunther Laura Davis Welulizg Puenie Heaten Kite Jareun Dana A Vicar George Harden John Harrison Everett Akers Fred Lyman and more. various Misses and Mrs. attendances, travels and upcoming visits across kansas and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harrison
Western Avenue
Margaret Sawyer
Miss Gunther
Laura Davis
Laura Welulizg
Puenie Heaten
Kite Jareun
Dana
Juke Bindler
George Harden
Jobh Harrison
Everett Akers
Fred Lyman
Iron Works Resume. Jones & Laugalin Accept Company Terms
Pittsburgh July 2 The special steel schedules of Jones and Laughlin's American Iron and Steel plant were signed today at a conference of the workmen and firm. Work will go on as usual tomorrow. The men accepted the terms proposed by the company. It is said to be a slight wage decrease per ton but an increase in output expected due to improved machinery. The iron scale remains unsigned. The National Rolling Mill at McKeenport resumed this morning. Work resumed in nearly all departments of the W. Deweswood Rolling Mill with indications of steady work. Cord of thanks to friends for aid during illness and death of husband and father. Mrs Mary M Reed and family. $1950 to Chicago with reduced rates to points east. Tickets sold July 16 to 25 inclusive. July 25, 26, 30. August 26 and 13 via Santa Fe Route.
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James L. King
Bailly
Uivenport
Low
Wilson
Irs
Colorado
Mary Sommers
Jeanette Lard
Cripple Cree
BT. Payne
Kansas City
Air
A. P Wider
New York
Buse
Chicago
Henry Bestman
Ottawa
Topeka
Clara Laubach
Geage City
Alixs Anna Comer
Atchison
Frank Overton
George Sharriit
Cheyenne
Wyoming
FG. Willaed
Lake View
H. T. Cook
Anna L. Morison
Florence Mossington
South Dakota
Ila Barteaux
Lawrence
HA. Uone
Bessie Holyoke
Sisse Maggie M. Granville
Worden-Moore
Hen Criswell
Bloomington
Pearl Powleson
John H. Mulvane
New Philadelphia
Daisy Sutherland
Eudora
Gages Lake
D. ©. Nellis
Celeste
Anna
Aichigan
Henry Keeler
Ed Small
Thomas Martin
Edwin
California
Washington
Mr Martin
Martin
W.L. Schenck
Helen
New Caste
Elisees Maud
Edith Beckley
Valley Falls
John McDonald
Milwaukee
Associaton
W. Snyder Io
Seth Chase
Leavenworth
Fred Kingeley
Kansea City
Yieting Friends
Mixa Minute Carr
Beverley
Kansas
Herbert White
Propic
Second Presbyterian Church
Garfield Park
Hattie Coates
Everett Dallas
Indiana Territory
Georgia Moore
Manhattan
Rena Ackley
Bossip Stewart
Lens Pitts
Colfax
Ill
H. E Valentine
McClintock
Pittin Bay
Lawyers’ Convention
Josephine Joereer
Leila Burgess
Master Alien Miller
C. G. Miller
Taylor Street
Gerome Colvin
Jones & Laugalin
Pitteburg
Jones and Laughlin
McHeenport
W. Deweswood Rolling Mill
Chivago
Points
Uly
Amuat
Santa Fe Rouw
W. A. Michael Commission Co
Sixty Ave
Pope
Brosseau and
Mitchell
Omaha
Northwest
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kower
Ted
Liverpool
Bishance
Minneapolis
Republican Clans Meet in Detroit for National League Convention
Delegates to the National League of Republican Clubs gather in Detroit with hotel lobbies showing holiday air. Marcus Pollasky leads at the Russell House while Leonard J. Crawford rests at the Cadillac. Kentucky supporters back Crawford hoping for votes amid state sentiment shifts. The convention opens tomorrow at 10 o'clock with discussions on presidency and next location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League Club
Detroit
National League of Republican Clubs
Marcus Pollasky
Chicago
Russell House
Leonard J. Crawford
Kentucky
Cline
Cadillac
Crawford
Chapin
Omaha
Ora EB
Walil & and Jackson
Pearl Bryan
D. H. Lane
Kentucky State League
John W. Yerkes
A. EB. Wilson
Louisville
United States
Deboe
Defroit
Michigan
Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery Meeting Notice
Topeka Academy of Medicine and Bureery will meet in A. O. U. W. hall 723 Kansas avenue Monday evening July 12 1897 at 8 p m. The programme includes Cancer of the Stomach Report of Case by Dr G Stewart and Hystero Epilepsy Report of the same cases by Dr Agnes McKee Wallace. Full attendance requested. Harriet E Adams M D, Secretary. Ida Barnes M D, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery
Topeka Academy of Medicine and Bureery
A. O. U. W. Hall
Kansas Avenue
G. Stewart
Agnes McKee Wallace
Harriet E Adams
Ida © Barnes
Today’s Market Report Wheat Corn and Hog Prices
Market summary shows weak corn and wheat with limited demand and lower values. Hog prices fell despite large receipts while provisions weakened on strong hog supply. oats and oats traded quietly as receipts varied.
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Liv
Corn CO
Sineeice
September Rite
Livestock and Grain Market Summary Roundup
Receipts and bids roll in across cattle hogs lambs and sheep with steady to firm tones. Texas steers and native stockers appear alongside cows and helfers with price ranges noted. hogs and lambs show lower and higher bids respectively. Grain markets stay steady for corn and oats while hay and wheat show mixed signals amid government and private reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Westrams
Hutton
Soreeee
Ans Bicke
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CHARLES A/PILLSBURT
Philip Warmaour
Sheriff
Porter
W. F. Billaon
Arthur Massey
Jon Gardiner
Aweewns
Maxwell
Lake Dobre Ritch
John Carter
I. Stevens
Sesesee
I. Jenkins
Ehisae c. UE
Harnival Knights
Kepley
Shawnee C
Asda
George Wagter
Central Committee
Sherif Kepley
Tcket
Kepiey
Fusion
Frank Herald
Police
C. Lindsay
Journal
Republican Committee
Tege
Hett Cook
St Louis
Rome, Waterturn and
Ogdensburg Hutréad
Niagara Falls
Trenton Bells
Clayton
Alexandria Bay
St Thomand Island
St. Lawrence River
Massone Springs
Ottawa River
Saguenay River
Ha-Ha Bay
Hudson River
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Cape Breton Island
Lake Champlain
Lake George
Lake Memphremagog
White Mountains
Gren Mountains
Adirondack
Portland
Old Orchard Beach
Ningers Falle
Atlantic Ocean
Thousand Islands
St Lawrence River
Sequenay River
Adirondack Mountains
Afontreal
Theodore Butterfield
Pasenger
Syracuse
Social and Personal
Mary M. Reed
Today's Market Report
Associated Press
The
State Journal
Ibtiss
Ansax
Neds O. Ce
Creamery
Ps Copfee—Wesk
Sted
Alere
Wyneay
Abo Wes Buss
Tofar
W. Mission
Sapeka
Westiebar Cormission
Gruss
Lux
Garner
Capistis Reaver
Ioe Provident
Faure
Felephone
Lux Commission Co
Mansas Avenor
Tepokis
Hans
Leishry
Cory
Dudley
John Dudley
Topeka Ave
Ars
Poron
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