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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1897

Page

4

Fraternal Day Celebrated Plan For Fall Festival

Delegates at the Commercial club discussed Monday as Fraternal day for Fall Festival week. About 35 lodge representatives, led by J. H. Sauires, debated which secret orders should participate and where to locate headquarters, with speeches and a queen reception shaping the event. The committee of Fifteen was urged to confirm the date and coordinate with Inn groups, aiming to mobilize members and finalize arrangements by next Tuesday.

J. H. Sauires CB. Tyler AO. 1. W National Reserve Na Uonal Aidassination Kurzhis and Ladle Security Pythiks America Arcanum Fitiven Trad Sone Wwe Committee of Fittee Millows. Fm Pynwell We A. O. W Gibbose Walter Lyone Ed G. Moore Tom Arch Penwell Bird McNary Pifress Momdar Hare Walker M. Pegwell

Boston Elevated Stock Issue Approved by Board

The board of railway commissioners authorized the Boston Elevated Railway Company to issue 320000000 dollars of stock to finance electric power installations for the city line.

Boston Board of Rail-1 Ad Commissioners Boston Elevated By. Co Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Fall of the Ottawa Journal and P. P. Elder politics

A reminiscence on EH Snow of Ottawa and the Ottawa Journal. It covers Snow’s Greenback and Populist ties, his push for P P Elder for U S senator, funding tactics, and factional struggles in Kansas politics. It notes Elder’s nomination, Snow’s role in printer appointments, party shifts, and the Journal's decline with ownership changes and missed issues.

Suit Filed Over Bicycle Lesson Injury in New Jersey

Mrs Mary C Scott wife of Sylvester M Scott sues bicycle dealer Chirence H Shinn of Lakewood for 3000 damages alleging ankle injury from stepping on a wheel while taking lessons at the resort house Point Pleasant last summer. Shinn disputes responsibility. suit now in New Jersey supreme court.

Toms River N.J Mary C. Scott Sylvester M. Scott Chirence H. Shinn Lakewwood Shinn Point Pleasant MeUlek Scott Me Shinn

Crew in Chains on Wilmington as Men Pay Off

In Savannah on July 7 crewmen of the gunboat Wilmington were largely chained aboard after pay off, with many ashore in nearby resorts. Police arrest a number as they return to the ship, which sails for Florida waters this afternoon. Also reported is a July 27 meeting of Massachusetts Benefit Life policy holders in New York, voting to refuse further assessments and to transfer willing policy holders to an established New York company. A note ends with an advertisement for Cherry Cough Syrup and a ticket dealer.

Wilmington Savannah Chaine Florida Benefit Life New York Massachusetts Benefit Life Association Louy

Tariff Bill Pleases Pittsburg Labor Leaders

Pittsburg workers hail the tariff bill as a path to renewed work at steady wages. Glass, tin plate, and pottery sectors expect wage protection and higher prices, while executives warn against overoptimism and stress that benefits hinge on broader economic revival. William J. Smith and John Jarrett voice cautious optimism.

Pittsburg Pitteburg Pittsboro Window Glass Workers’ Association William J. Smith John Jarrett American Association of Iron “and Steel Sheet Manufacturers Jngman Wilson Art Homer Laughlin

Flag of the President proposed US White House banner plan

The Navy proposes using the president’s personal flag to fly at the White House when he is in the city to comply with law requiring a U S flag at public buildings daily. The article notes the president’s current flag is flown only when he is present and describes the new design and symbolism of the personal banner.

Rest for Masor Harrison Goes to Camp on Lake Superior

Major Harrison and his family depart Chicago for Marquette Michigan tonight. They will camp on the south shore of Lake Superior about 45 miles west of Marquette, return to Chicago for a week then stay until August 15 before resuming the longer trip. The camp is reachable only by chartered tug or sailing vessel from Marquette, keeping him away from office seekers. Also an advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure and a laundry service at 114 West h St.

Lake Superior Chicago Harrison Marquette Mich Marquette

Resignation Likely From Populist State Central Chair

State central committee chair John W. Breidenthal is set to resign August 12 at a 7:30 PM meeting in Topeka. Emporia candidates include J W Randolph and P F Yearut. other suitors are Le Brows, Grant Harrington, H Taylor, J M Allen, T J Hudson, P Dolan, with state officers hoping to keep Breidenthal for party organization and the governor favoring Dolan as replacement.

John W. Breidenthal State Central Committee Heimman State Committee J. W. Randolph Emporia P. F. Yearwut Emporia Times Xing Etate Board of Charities Grant W. Harrington Hiswatha Hiswatha Democrat Agnaries H.taylor J. M. Allen Erie T. J. Hudson Fredonia Dolan Yat Dolan Salina

Lobdell Seeks Kansas City Nomination Amid Rival Push

Charles Lobdell faces charges related to seeking a Kansas City nomination for Congress in the Second district. His stance against serving is noted, while J. K. Cubison’s organized support emerges to push him into the field. Wyandotte lawyers’ faction intensifies efforts with assurances of success.

Charles Lobdell Kansas City Kan Lobdeil Congress J. K. Cubison Svevess

New York Mills announce wage increase at Algonquin Woolen

The Algonquin Woolen Mills Company of Passaic New Jersey declares wage increases from 11 to 13 percent effective August at its large mills New York region reports. Also notes Avery Plow factory resuming after three years, hiring 1000 more workers in Louisville. Bucken's Arnic Salve advertised with price and guarantee. Santa Fe rail fare promotions listed. Peerless Steam Laundry ad supports services in Topeka and St Louis.

New York Algonquin Woolen Mills Company Passaic New Jersey Louisville Avery

Social Democracy organized by Bohemian workers in St Louis

About five working men, mostly Bohemians, formed a local branch of the Social Democracy after speeches by William Burns and other orators at Allen Avenue and Dolman Street. Burns outlined a cooperative commonwealth with 1000 acres for land, a central park, and homes around it, aiming to build a self-sufficient colony and eventually influence state politics.

St. Louis Allen Avenue Dolman Street William Burns Ie Debe V_ Urban Burns William J. Bryan Co-Operative Commonwealth Cooperative Commonwealth

Terre Haute physicians face license law prosecutions

A Terre Haute committee of physicians urged Prose Attorney to pursue action against doctors who did not obtain licenses under the new law aimed at driving out quacks. Prosecutor Tichenor plans to delay prosecutions as many reputable physicians resist compliance on principle.

Indiana Terre Haute Gune Attorny Tichenor Tichensi

Death on fog bound alpine pass in Mont Blanc area

Paris reports a mountaineer sorrel perished in fog on the glacier De Taillefer near the alpine routes of the Mount Blanc district. The region is popular with experts in clear weather but fog renders crevasses perilous. Sorrel had notable climbs linked to glacier passes along De Taillefer.

Sorrel Paris Youpe Sortel Mount, Blanc Glacier de Taillefer Alguille Nesdie

Medical Congress to Convene in Moscow This July

New York reports the international medical congress will meet in Moscow this year with unusually large Mexican delegation. About one hundred have booked passage to Europe via Hamburg American Line. many will join in Moscow after transiting through Berlin or Paris, with others proceeding directly.

New York International Medical Congress Moscow Mexico Europe Normandi Berlin Paris

Camp Meeting Attached At Glenville Transit Strands

In Parkersburg West Virginia on July 27 the Holy Ghost Camp Meeting party from Wirt county tried to operate near Glenville in Gilmore county. A portion of their property including balloons was attached as they passed Brookville and they paid cash for all purchases in Glenville. On Monday laborers struck and landlord Goff attached the remaining property for the readers board, leaving the show stranded.

Parkersburg W. Va Holy Ghost Camp Meeting Wirt County Glenville Glimore County Brookville Goff

Wagner singer eyed Bayreuth role and royal Warsaw aria

London reports Jean de Reecke may take Tristan and Parsifal parts in a proposed Bayreuth production next year, with Edouard de Reecke possibly canceling Covent Garden engagements if he accepts. He will sing before the Czar at Warsaw on September. In Maryland married women may soon be barred from teaching positions in many counties, including Caroline, with the board there declining to confirm a married woman appointment. A local note promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers pills for relief from constipation and stomach troubles.

London Fla Jean de Reecke Tristan Parsifal Wagner Itis Bayreuth Edouard de Reatke Covent Gerden Jéan de Resske Czar Warsaw Baltimore Maryland Buard Caroline County

Japan Opposes Hawaiian Annexation Despite U S Influence

Washington dispatch reveals Japan's formal protest against Hawaii’s annexation, warning that U S dominance could provoke a Pacific power balance shift. The Japanese reply stresses no hostile intent toward Hawaii while urging continuity of the status quo and adherence to lawful obligations.

Silver bugle notes on US senate silver plan

The Times reports heavy selling in the American market due to the US senate's failure to act on McKinley’s currency compression proposal. Some informants expect this to push McKinley to appoint a commission open to compromise with silver interests. Also noted are advertisements for De Witts Witch Hazel Salve and a local business at 632 Kansas Avenue.

London the Times United States Senate McKinsey Senate McKinley de Witt G W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

North Carolinians Cheer Dixie After Marine Band Performance

A delegation from Wilkes and Yadkin counties in North Carolina attended an outdoor Marine Band concert in Washington. After attempts to request a preferred piece failed, a local committee urged the band to play Dixie, and the crowd joined in with the rebel yell as the familiar tune rang out.

Washington Wilkes Fain North Carolina Marine Band Aadar Pangea Lester Dixie

Federal tax on liquor sparks Maine legal fight

Bath Me July 27 The United States government has levied an internal revenue tax on the water Liquor Agent of Maine for liquors bought and sold in his official capacity. When the liquor commissioner J W Wakefield took office he concluded the tax could not be lawfully collected. He initially refused but paid under protest. A suit by Commissioner Wakefield to recover will be heard in U S court. He sought the attorney general William T Helnes opinion which supports the tax in a prohibition state.

Copeland Copeland County John J._Tagalis Pink Rice Fort Scot Fulton Brown Rice Morrill Mr. Fulton Ingalls Congress Bath Wate Liquor Maine J.W. Wakefield Thin City Firat United States Wakefeld William T Helnes Behas Wakefield

Treasury Secretary Lyman J. Gage Returns to Boston on Visit

Boston reports that Lyman J. Gage secretary of the treasury arrived last night with his wife, taking a team from their summer home. The trip included a visit to Marion and a reference to a family illness cured by a remedy, noting Chambers' Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Relief as the aid.

Boston Lyman J. Gage Treasury Gage Charles S. Hamlin Marion Mick EG. Gregory Prederickstown Chamberslain

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