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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1897

Page

5

Calhoun Coming Home Reach Washington Next Sunday

Private advices indicate Calhoun the president s special counsel to Cuba for the Ruiz case expects to leave Havana for Washington Thursday or Friday. He will travel to New York by steamer and is anticipated to arrive in the city about next Sunday. No official report is expected beyond a verbal summary of the Ruiz case. Valiant Lodge No 179 A P welcomes visiting Knights. families invited for an evening program with music.

Washington Teport Calhoun Cuba Ruiz Hamne New York Tampa Mir Calngiss Euboit Kindy Wir Valiant Lodge No.179 A. P Othbone Sisters

What Is the Good of a Convention Anyhow

Boston leader Mr Shaw speaks at the First Presbyterian church in Topeka Kansas, urging Christian Endeavor convention value. He notes crowding, warns against lax standards, emphasizes character, citizenship and spiritual backbone, and lauds the annual Topeka gathering with singing, prayers, and warm reception.

Christian Endeavorers First ‘Presbyterian Church Kansas Christian Endeavor Asion Er. O. Excell Bright- Hess Christian Endeavorers Dot Cr. J. Bro Kaw Kansas City Pivsaent Miswidith Worden Topeka Christian Endeavor Union M. Burin Atchison Ces E O. Excell Audbeive Milson Brokaw Jini Lear O&f Lam Ola Gind Topeka Ani Ant Interdenominational Union Epworth Eagues Wen Minster Seaghea L. L. Rohr Topeka J & B. Union Roby Ieta Mr. Brokaw President Brokaw Becauet Mae Brokaw Arniet Teeardene Brokaw Mr. Shaw Tom Reed Reed Him Jerusalem Alothing Linesin Kingtoher Eple Buneker Christian Endeavor Jean Phex Caious Knavas United States Jesus Endeutorem Matt Amnl Katteca Christian Bot

Women Press for Omit of Obey in Marriage Service

Richton Ind June 2 The United Brethren conference debated changes to church discipline. A proposal to strike the word obey from the marriage rite was discussed as many women urged its removal. A committee recommended giving the official board power on discipline. Presiding elders salaries also were scrutinized.

U. B Richton Ind United Brethren Conference United Breskhren Committee of Revision Uwcipline

Bank Closure Over Deposits With $50 000 Capital

Lincoln Nevada June 2 The Merchants Bank with capital of 50000 and deposits totaling about 58000 was closed by the state banking board at the request of bank officials. The bank lacked sufficient cash on hand to meet requirements, the closing resulting from that deficiency. A second item notes a Rio caveat about a medical claim for rheumatic relief through Chamberlains Pain Balm and a testimonial from Isaac Horner.

Lincoln Nev Merchants’ Bank State Banking Board Isaac Horner Burton House Burter W. Va Evans Wheeling Cruz Co Chamberlain

State board seeks taxation on independent car companies

The State House notes detail the Kansas and Missouri boards of railroad assessors pushing to tax property of independent car companies used by rail lines. They urge railroad corporations to report mileage and car counts to enable tax calculations, with potential new legislation if responses fail. The 1897 valuation shows net increases across several lines, notably Missouri Pacific and Rock Island, while others show decreases.

State Board of Railroad Assessors Missouri Kansas Assessors W. E. Bush Secretary of State Assessors of Kansas Missouri Board of Railroad Assessors Go Cur Union Pacific St. Joseph Grand Island Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf Ft Scott Memphis Atchison Topeka Bantu Fe Burlington Missouri River St. Louis San Franciera Rock Island Missouri Pacific Texas Dawes Ate Hook Island Missouri Padre

Charters Filed For Multiple Early 1900s Firms

The Osage City Commercial association is incorporated with capital of 0M and a list of directors including W. Hunello A. H. Howard BB. ToL. Mar Packer Steand Ballocca Gus Burkland D.C. Lu. Leonardville State bankchartered with 7000 capital and directors M. Shetterston P. J. Stafford B. Thompson Peter Skow J. A Sparky WK. Kerrigan L. A. Gillet. The Witham Wire Stretcher Co of Leavenworth is incorporated with 160 000 capital. directors include Georgy J. Witham T. P. Fenlon Jr. John S. Daugherty Thomas Louerstan Guy Lilley. The X-Ray Mining company forms in Mutchinson with capital 200. directors John F. Vincent W. B. Vincent A. W. 7 Hutchinson A. T. Dore Me Miller Galena.

Osage City Commercial Association W. Hunello A. H. Howard BB. Tol Mar Packer Steand Ballocca Shall Gus Burkland Trust ES Johnson D.C J. A Sparky WK. Kerrigan Deanaradie L. A. Gillet Watsmar Witham Wire Stretcher Company Leavenworth Hat Bern Incorporated Georsy J. Witham T. P. Fenlon John S. Daugherty Thomas Louerstan Chicago Guy Lilley Naptereville Nelilulion Mutchinson John F. Vincent W. B. Vincent Hutchinson A. T. Dore Me Miller Galena

Governor commutes Plaisted sentence in petty larceny case

Governor Leidy commuted to 20 days the six month sentence of Robert Plaisted for petty larceny and reduced the $80 fine to 31. Judge A W Dennison recommended pardon. Letters from citizens urged leniency, noting Plaisted has a wife and dependent mother.

Leidy Robert Plaisted Butler County A. W. Dennizon Central Division Court of Appeals Parrden F. B. Lawrence Plateted

Tillman Resolution Audit Deliberations Held By Senate Committee

Washington June 2 The senate committee on audit and control of contingent expenses met to review the Tillman resolution seeking an investigation into charges that senators speculated in sugar stocks The panel decided to examine the matter to some extent before reporting back the resolution.

Tillman Washington Senate

Spain Laughs at U S in Anti American Manifesto

In a Havana published piece dated June 2, the Commarclo calls for bold retaliation against the United States. It urges Spain to prove it needs neither benevolence nor consideration from America, praising aggressive actions and warning that Americans misread Spanish resolve. It states Spaniards will laugh at Yankee boasts and proposes reciprocal property restrictions and vigilant naval actions. It frames the U S as decadent and eager for power, urging decisive, non-diplomatic measures to demonstrate Spanish defiance.

Havana Bavone Commarclo United States Spain Cabana Amuefelt Senate Ie Jinkees

West's Amendments to Tariff Bill Defeated With Regularity

Washington June 2 The senate moved on the tariff bill advancing to the metal schedule. During the day the paragraphs covering marble and stone china glass and other articles were considered and amendments defeated with notable regularity.

Washington Senate

Legislative voting on amendments and taxation debates noted

Trick and tiles were completed with minor exceptions as Mearra Vest ani Jones of Athanus led minority amendments that failed 8 to 14. Party line divisions surfaced with RawlinD and White voting with Republicans to raise the tax on and McEnery opposing Janus on china. Following Tillman’s speech, Smith of New Jersey questioned personal privilege while tariff debates touched on sugar stock and inflation concerns. Titman attended but offered little comment.

Mearra Vest Ani Jones Athanus Finmnes China Tillman Smith New Jersey Titman

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