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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1897

Page

3

Teestar Grocery Wholesale Offer List

Teestar Grocery advertises wholesale pricing on a wide range of goods including baked goods, canned fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, and beverages. The text lists numerous items such as vanilla and lemon extracts, Price’s and Kennedys brand products, canned vegetables, butter, beef, ham, tea, and various baking supplies, implying bulk buying for retailers with emphasis on full weight guarantees and refunds if not as represented.

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Pullman Porter in Court Defends Defraud Claim

Brown, a former Pullman car employee between St Louis and Nashville, sues for salary deductions he says totaled 16 dollars monthly, with receipts and inventory checks used to justify shortfalls. He alleges repeated dockings, culminating in a demand to recover 47 dollars and ongoing wage claims.

McKinley Urges Indiana Care for Lincoln Grave

President McKinley wrote Governor Mount urging state action to protect and honor Mrs. Lincoln's grave near Spencer, Indiana. The grave lies on land adjoining the old Lincoln farm, with a half acre set aside and held in trust by county commissioners.

McKinley Mount Indianaplis Ind Mount Ban Presidint Executive Mansion Fed Linen Lincoln Spencer Onanty Indiana

Prize Ring in Uts Glory and Thomas Dixon Clash

Rev Thomas Dixon rails against laws evading the constitution while praising prize fighting pomp Soaring rhetoric contrasts with constitutional ban on prize fights as Dixon argues for the sport amid moral and social critique from a religious perspective.

Uts Thomas Dixon

Cuba to pay indemnity if Spain recognizes independence

Washington June 4 Cuba would not buy liberty but would pay indemnity to Spain if Madrid recognizes its independence. Quesada, Cuban liaison in Washington, says Cuba might pay 100 to 150 million dollars, but no more. Some Cubans oppose paying Spain. yet stopping the war now could hasten recovery and prevent extended suffering.

Spain Washington Cuba Eure

Thieves Captured After Train Stop At Edgerton

Ottawa June 4 News from Edgerton recounts a train night capture of suspected thieves. Citizens surrounded the train as it stopped, forcing surrender. A search recovered stolen property and the prisoners were sent to the county seat for further action.

Ottawa Edgerton Eyaporia Ortawe Crawford Edeertan Thers

Row Across the St xX Novel Play at Opera House

Lawrence students present a clever play The House Beat in the Styx directed by Miss Georgia H Brown at the Opera House to a crowded crowd The production features dialogue satire of university and town figures with caricatures of professors and a humorous Styx setting including Charon and shades The event marks a traditional commencement showcase by Ghoss of the state university in June.

Lawrence Opera Ghoss State University John Heimiekines Styx Slades Georgia H. Brown Charon Wieux Hudger Dyche Charvy Ube Bouse Jumper Hades Thare Janiper Diogenea C.hare Katsu

Damages Awarded In Santa Fe Case For Arm Injury

In Salina and Salimus reports the Santa Fe Railway faces 8000 in damages in district court for an arm injury while a moving crew employee served as foreman. The case stems from last July at Emporia with movements of crews from Emporia to Argentine Topeka and Newtown. The Santa Fe began moving the division and will relocate six crews from Emporia as plans continue. A Salina gun club formed by amateur sportsmen elected officers including PF Olinger president Henry secretary and W B Stevenson treasurer.

Santa Fe Olatha Katesas City Glathe Kaye Wen M. Forkntt Kani Ue Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company Tus Wtarm Orenan Emporia Emporis Senta Fe Eimporia Emporia Argentine Topeka Newtam Salina Salimus Wes Slectine PF Olinger Thay Henry W. B. Stevenson

Arkansas City Triumphs Over Winfield In Tight Contest

A crowded stadium saw Arkansas City boys edge Winfield 18 to 17 in a heated game. The Arkansas City club secured the victory late as fans watched a close match unfold with notable plays and crowd energy.

Arkansas City Winfield Winfeld Jone Vourh

PROM KANSAS TOWNS General and Personal News From All Over the State

In Atchison an elm flowers bees swarm a porch endangering a stairway as honey floods the steps. Governor Lewelling and daughter Jessie left for Lawrence to attend the university senior event with Pauline Lewelling among the graduates. Lawrence reports Prof Lyndsay Dyce of Kansas University heads west to unspecified tasks after announcing a move to Stanford. Wichita notes K M Mobius, a single tax advocate, arrives after a year in Delaware campaign work.

Atchison Hamiuft Meer Lewelling Jessie Lawrence Pauline Lewelling Abe Glass Mis Jesufe Mitchell Towa Lewis Lyndsay Dyce Kansas University For the West Pacific Coast Laboratory Leland Stanford University Wichita K. M. Mobius Delaware

Endorsements and political campaigns amid Wichita activity

A congressman Jerry Simpson endorsement letter and a stele tax campaign launch in Wichita are noted. Baxter Springs holds a preliminary bank officials trial with officers and a bookkeeper bound for trial for insolvent-bank charges. Wortley of Sunnyside dies of heart disease in Wichita. Esalia shows Salina population up by 250 to 5636. county gain 567. Judge Skidmore orders a grand jury amid protest petitions. first since ten years, tied to anti prohibition prosecutions.

Baxter Springs Ofchala Bank of Yeaturday Alex, Warter Benjamin Warrier Esalina Salina Independenche Skidmore

Severe Texas Storms Destroy Homes and Crops

A severe rain and wind storm swept north Texas, damaging crops and wrecking homes from Fort Worth to Arlington and beyond. Wind toppled residences, especially in Arlington and Grand Prairie, with reports of five or more houses unroofed or blown off foundations. Additional destruction spread to Hearne, Brazos Valley, and towns up to 70 miles away, including grain loss and downpours.

Dallas Tex Texas Ft. Worth Arlington Fort Worth Justice of the Peace al G. Lavater K. J. Prose Lothines Grand Prairie Nowera Laeiudirie Grotere

Dr Rainsford for Mayor Citizens Union backs him

New York June 4 Rainsford pastor of St George's church and head of Pierpont Siegel is being urged by the Citizens Union as a candidate for mayor of Greater New York. Supporters claim he has influenced public opinion more than politicians this campaign season and stands for the right side of major issues. Opposing observers question his true intentions and accuse him of social influence against alleged societal reforms.

Citizens’ Union Greater New York New York Rainsford BL George's Church Pierpont Seige Mayer Greater New You Veyant Square Ralvstard Bollicians Capris

Gasoline Habit Alarm Hits St Joseph Boy

A 11 year old boy in St Joseph is being treated for a gasoline addiction after family efforts failed. Physicians will conduct experiments toward a cure, offered free due to the father’s poverty.

St. Joseph Ato James Banks Bes Hanns Raye

A Judge of Batters: Clark Griffith’s Mastery Noted

The article lauds Clark Griffith as a premier judge of the bat and an outstanding pitcher, citing his control, pace, and strategic insight. It recalls his early release from Von der Ahe’s St. Louis Browns in 1541 and a notable maneuver against Wrigley in a Senators series game.

Chicago Clark Griffith Anson Griffth Lous Griffen von der Ahe St. Louis Browns Clark Senators Wrigley Griffith Gaune Whisley

National League battery lineups and scores summary

Baseball scores from a multi city program listing NL games. New York vs Louisville with pitchers and batters named. Philadelphia at St Louis. Boston at Cleveland. Columbus vs Detroit. Indianapolis at Saint Paul. Grand Rapids and Rockford box details include batter names and top innings summaries.

Boston St. Louis Philadelphia New York

Western Association Dubuque and Burlington Report

Fragmentary report from the Western Association items listing names such as Bohe, Sullivan, Roach, Battert, Selsler and Collins with unclear actions or outcomes. Readable bits reference Dubuque and Burlington and a sequence of alphanumeric codes.

Sharkey Training Ahead of Maher Fight in Palace Gym

SHARKEY TRAINING, New York, June 4. Juicing from the ETal amount of interest which is bes thken in the approaching 20 mind con test between Peter Maher and Tom Sharker, to be decided In the Palace Athletic Club on June 9 there should be the largest crowd pres ent that ever witnessed a boxing con test in this vicinity. Maher is In fine fetile, and the best judges cannot see where Sharkey has any chance of winning. The reports that come from Sharkey's training quarters say that the caller pactiiist is in the finest shape of his life. He is already planning to challenge Fitzsimmons aft er his fight with the trich champion. Joe Chortakl is supervising Sharkey's trainine, and boxes several rounds with him ath day. These practice bouts with Chnynski are doing great service to Sharkey by teaching him the more scientific style of fighting, of which Choynrkt is a master. Tim McGrath and Tom Lansing, Kid McCoy's former and urine mariner, are also smsiatine Sharkey In Als preparations. If you desire 2 Vexorious growth of healthy hatr of natural color, nature's prowning ornament of both sexes, use only Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer

New York Bes Thken Peter Maher Tom Sharker Palace Athletic Maher Sharkey Hall

Overmyer Brother Withdraws From Indiana Congress Race

John Overmyer of North Vernon withdraws from the Democratic nomination bid in Indiana's Fourth district. He cites Democratic rifts and harmony, saying he will instead back the broader cause of bimetallism and allied measures, aligning with Republicans on Civil War issues in the past.

Indiana John Overmyer David Overmyer Congress Overmyer North Vernon

Ex Slaves' Association Convention Set for June 16

The state convention of the ex-Slaves' association will convene at Orawa on June 16 and Wy to enable delegates to take advantage of low rates.

ex-Slaves’ Association Orawa

Cha taugan assembly trip and June visit plan

The text outlines round trip fare to the Chau taugan assembly and opportunities for attendees to visit the assembly. It notes a June date with a list of members and two people per event. A delegate ratio is stated, and on the second, at the convention, Lena Mason will deliver an address. President J. W. Anderson and Secretary Thorn Glover lead efforts for higher attendance as Eos peka plans to send a delegation.

Chautaugan Pepie Ehen Dame Coe Glover Aremains Eospeka Bie

Not As Others Are London Editorial On Tariffs

London June 4 The Daily Chronicle editorial attacks U S senators for alleged improper involvement in sugar stock speculation. It cites protectionist folly as worsening depression and warns tariff policies could destabilize commerce. The piece notes the Santa Fe Route selling return excursion tickets to Nashville.

London The Daily Chronicle United State Nashville

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