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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1897

Page

4

Topeka State Journal Advertisement Note

The Topeka State Journal announces its daily and weekly carrier delivery for ten cents, covering Topeka and surrounding areas with home delivery from the Topeka State Journal Building on Tansey Avenue. Offices at Eighth Street list phone numbers and advertiser access with the American Newspaper Publishers Association noting readers and advertisers remain welcome.

Topeka State Journal Tansey Avenue Eighth Bell American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Mies

Weather Indications Signal Thunderstorms in North Region

Weather outlook forecasts two clouds tonight and possible showers in the extreme north. Thunder storms are expected in the far northern portions with cooler temperatures and increasing fresh winds, according to early indications from Woesther and Jupe L Kansas.

Woesther Kansas Posal Atest

Registration scheme proposed for Fall Festival revelers

A plan to regulate and fund a fall festival night proposes rigid registration priced at two cents per participant with numbered credentials printed on cloth or paper. The scheme aims to exclude disorderly individuals, curb fights, and cover event costs, while noting potential legal actions for violators and highlighting social tensions around marriage status and public behavior.

DusInoes Ritel

BeFriend Major Inman A Buffalo Bil Secures Publisher

Maj Henry Inman once destitute on Topeka streets, ill and confined, completed a book titled A History of the Santa Fe Trail. Buffalo Bil arranged a publisher in New York, McMillan Co, who took his manuscript for U.S. publication. Inman also doing special work for several New York papers.

Maj Henry Inman Topeke Weveral New York Maj Inman Topeka Chrath Maj. Inman Maj. Tamsanl Ned McMillan & Co United States Ureps Mad Inman Fe

Conductors Robbed in Red River District

Two mounted highwaymen robbed A. T. & S. P. conductor Matt Yost near Red River New Mexico on the outskirts of town. They relieved him of $29 and his watch after he surrendered. The incident marks the first hold-up in the Red River district reported in years.

Red River N. M Matt Yose A. T Elizebethtown Yost

Swedish Singers Leave for Jubilee Celebration in Stockholm

A group of 60 Swedish Singers from the Lonelelabe Glee Club depart for Stockholm to participate in King Oscar II's Jubilee. Led by Prof. John Ro Osten Bren and Sid Yeadbe, the party includes friends and relatives at the depot, with plans for an extended Swedish concert tour after their stay.

Chitage Rony John Ro Osten- Bren Tener Glee Club Sid Also All Swedish Union Stockholm Chicken Wil Sweden

Mrs Escourt Injured In Fence Fall At North Topeka Hotel

Mrs. Escourt, a widow aged 48, fell headfirst from an eight foot fence behind the Adaine House in North Topeka while watching a man ride a bicycle. The fence gave way and she struck the stone pavement, causing a brain hemorrhage and a serious, possibly fatal, condition. She is unconscious and confined to the Adaine House.

Escourt Addie North Topeka

Sunday Sunday open shops in Denver ruling sparks debate

Denver jurists and business owners discuss Judge Johnsons Sunday open shops decision. The criminal division ruled Sunday prohibition unconstitutional for limiting business under police surveillance. Merchants on Fifteenth to Seventeenth streets posted open Sunday signs amid mixed opinions as a leaning to appeal grows.

Denver Beratie Johor Johnson Unit 1

Rev John Knox Trial Set Before Methoit Judicial Conference

The trial of Rev. John D. Knox, expelled after two hearings, resumes tomorrow before the Methoi t Judicial conference at St. Joseph. The 21 ministers include delegates from Des Moines Iowa and Missouri. defense will be led by Blabop 5. M 3terrill and others.

John D. Knox St. Joseph Knox Hepas Des Moines Iowa Bmirsouri Blabop M_ 3terrill Chicago de. HL DD

Bloomington carnival thrills with queen and civic effort

Bloomington Illinois staged a six week volunteer bus iness men led carnival that drew 19 000 to the main street pageant. The event featured a grand arch, green decor, a Chinese band, a king and queen with four maids, and celebrated by athletic contests, military bands, balloon ascensions, a baseball game, and later evening electrical displays and fireworks.

Bloomington Iil Tunde Sido Une Dagen Troop B. Cloomington Cavalex Kener Mikes Nyllie Te Hyan Amore Washington Delaware Columbia Rex Germany Ured Tulr

Emporia Promotes Topeka Fall Festival Attendees

The Emporia press hails the Topeka Fall Festival as Kansas’s biggest event, predicting about 1000 Emporia residents will attend. They celebrate Emporia girls, urging festival-goers to elect a queen and noting the beauty’s wide fame.

Massachusetts Heston Kanaan Topeksa Emporia Topeka Ixansas Emporia Girls

Swayze Favored for Committee Secretary Post

The Committee of Fifteen will elect a secretary at the next meeting. Swayze is urged due to extensive experience with the State Fair association and ability to handle crowds. The Journal recommends Mr. Swayze, noting his energy and willingness to dedicate full time to the work.

Witteen Thoreday K. Swayze Swayze

Mrs Sutton Persuaded to Continue Floral Feature Work

Mrs Sutton agrees to resume leadership of the Fall Festival floral feature after a prior successful year. A special Committee of Fifteen led by Mayor Fellows and others urged continued effort. A meeting of interested ladies will be called soon. Also mentions a health note and local ad copy.

C. & Sutton Fellows Ch, Tis C. K. Swayee Sutton

Cheers and Hisses as Diet Delays Massiation Bill

Berlin June 1 The lower house crowded for the third read of the bill amending massiation law The free conservative motion of May 1 aimed to restrict clause one to social democrats and others was rejected 206 to 68 It was reintroduced amid protests from the left and right factions amid a heated session.

Berlin

Fire alarms abandoned in Indianapolis plan

Indiana officials adopt bell to gong system after citywide move to save lives. Officials cite risky bell ringing disturbing residents and hindering fire response. Last night crowding cyclists caused blockages with minor injuries reported.

Indianapolis Ane Harry

Mutual Life and New York Life Demurrers Filed in McNall Suits

Demurrers to the petitions of Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York and New York Life Insurance Co in damage cases against W McNall and Nisbordamen have been filed in the United States circuit court. Demurrers prepared by David Overmyer challenge the action as lacking valid cause of action and plaintiff capacity. Motions to strike and demand more definite statements were filed in both cases.

Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York New York Life Insurance Company W. McNall Nis

McKinley Grants Degrees at National University Commencement

In Washington on June 1 President McKinley conferred degrees on about sixty graduates of the National University Law School at a crowded ceremony. The address to graduates was by Senator Thurston of Nebraska and a valedictory by George No Browne of Wyoming. The class includes graduates from all regions.

Washington McKinley Nationalniversity Law School Hayes Arthur Cleveland Thurston Nebraska George No Browe Wyoming

Snow in Wisconsin and frosts threaten fruit yield

Milwaukee reports heavy frosts statewide with ground cover several inches after a night of snow at Hueley. Strawberries in many areas may suffer losses while Nebraska records minimal frost impact to corn belts. North Platte notes a low of 46F.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Hueley Nebraska Omaha Lo- Cal The Weather Bureau North Plate

Mrs McKinleys Roses Sent to Canton Soldiers

A Canton woman received a box of roses and other flowers from Ida Mel Kintey sent from Washington to honor soldiers without prior notice. The gesture pleased recipients and the flowers were used as intended. A McKinley relative sent choice flowers from the President and Mrs McKinley to adorn their children's graves today.

Dune L Canton Women's Rele? Corpr Ida’ Mel Kintey Washington McKinley Arr McKinley

Vine healer stoned from Clayton. pedestrian rides away

June L Schrader known as the vine healer faced a mob in Clayton near St Louis this morning. He fled on a wheel after being jeered and threatened. He received a back hit but no serious injury. An ad cites DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments and notes local business names.

Stous June L.schrader Clayton St. Louis

Sugar investigation eyed by senate committee

Washington June 1 The senate auditing committee plans a favorable report on a new sugar inquiry. Senator Tillman seeks rapid passage and the panel may compel witnesses to answer, amid questions about newspaper source disclosures and prior probe refusals.

Washington Senate Sentsor Jones Nevada Tillman District Court Sugar Trust Havemeyer Supreme Court Comitte

Fortune Fooled Away and Baldwin's Rise and Fall

New York’s Columbus Baldwin, former navy officer and major Democratic donor, died penniless after amassing and losing fortunes. Once a Wall Street sponsor, he helped fund campaigns for Cleveland and raised thousands for party efforts. He attended a pivotal 1893 inauguration dinner hoping for a Russia post that never materialized. His three inherited fortunes vanished.

New York Carinapher Columbus Baldwin Democratic Party Cleveand Bardtein Larkville & Nashville Railroad Company Cleveland Baldwin Wall Street Haldwin Washington, D. C Russia

Protected Birds Measure Advances With Changes

Washington June The commissioners inform Senator McMillen chair of the general district committee they favor the senate bill for game preservation with modifications. A similar recommendation is made for a senate bill to protect fish and maintain a permanent spawning ground in the Potomac. The District of Columbia Fish and Game Protective Association urges approval of both bills. The fish bill includes dinck bass and a game ruffled grouse in the proposed amendments. Chewiant marsh black birds and crows are added to the protected birds. The changes aim to clarify and simplify the law.

Washington McMillen Genete District Senate Potomac River Gare and Fish Protective Association of District of Columbia

River fete proposed for Fall Festival in Topeka

The Rush Center Standard reports Topeka considers a river fete as a key Fall Festival feature with hundreds of boats and a mock naval battle. Papers in Kansas note the idea, suggesting a sub committee to organize the event amid much talk but few firm plans.

Topeky Kansas

A Tandem Wedding at St Luke's Chapel

On June 1 in Stamford Edward Finch wed Miss Efla St John with the ceremony performed aboard a tandem bicycle. A bicycle procession followed to mark the wedding, with rice and old shoes showered upon departure. The report also notes Howard Wood, son of ex-Probate Judge J. G. Wood, now in Jersey City, organizing corporate efforts under New Jersey law. Twin sisters Mrs Jane Ardigall Huben and Miss Abben Webster Dawson observe their 86th birthday.

Stamford Conn Edward Finch Fern St Luke's Chapel Efla St. John Darien Howard Wood New Jersey Jude J. G. Wood Jersey City New York Salem Jane Ardigall Huben Abben Webster Dawson Capt William Dawson

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