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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1897

Page

5

This Year s Fairs Reported to Secretary Coburn

A lengthy list of county agricultural societies and fairs is reported to Secretary Coburn. Names of societies, secretaries, and fair dates are given for Henderson, Anderson, Pearban, Wy. Walken, Scott, and many other counties.

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Leavenworth Woman Assault Case Sparks Police Pursuit

Leavenworth on June 1 reports a woman attacked by other women, dragged clothing torn off, chased through streets. Officers Glynn and a detective pursued the suspect. the victim sought shelter in a building as the assailants fled. The incident follows a prior gathering near an entertainment venue and includes notes on public notices and local services.

Leavenworth Levenworth Tohn Garrett Sens Neers Wrinn Michican Glynn

Hopper declines Casey recitation at Topeka opera

De Wolf Hopper faced an eager crowd at the Genod Opera House in Topeka last night and refused to recite Casey at the Bat after the curtain fell. The audience demanded the speech, but Hopper continued with his curtain speech and staged bowing as the crowd pressed for Casey throughout the performance of El Capitan with Nella Bergen and Edmund Stanley.

de Wolf Hopper Genod Opera Mopper Appliudizer Hopper Casey Roper Ua Casey Ibis Tin Sous Klein Fen M Eithis Casey Tanleht Mir Beckaye Alwase Colorado Dave Ting Liliputtars Mercenairy Sousa Lins Iota Ciapareh Tomlehe Klin Tanlett Deluge Tonly Wortion Pie Rises Maex Hme Hopper Topeka Hepner Baber Nella Bergen Isabel Edmund Stanley Miss Bergen Edue Wallace Hopper Della Fos Csizen E Hopper Mad Opara

Photographic Fight Film of Corbett and Fitzsimmons Shown

A Chicago audience saw a six part photographic depiction of the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons heavyweight title bout. The sequence covers pre fight entrances, the rounds, and the decisive moments with Dan Harrison narrating. The exhibition notes 148,000 separate frames and 7,600 feet of film per show.

Chicago James J Corben Grand Opera Hvist Stuart Corbett Imposwihie Duncen Harrison Extfhriie Carterr

Teller Denies Move to Retire Bryan in Colorado

Denver June 10 Senator Teller denies any movement to sidetrack Bryan. He calls a letter writer a demagogue and asserts Colorado wants silver agitation to continue until free coinage is secured. He says no funds have been sent to Jones or Townes and no $100,000 pledge exists. He endorses Bryan as the legitimate 1900 silver candidate and notes no opposition among silver Republicans. The Santa Fe Route advertises Nashville exposition excursion tickets.

Bryan Denver HM. Teller Brown Hotel Colorado Jones audi @ fund Joner Towne Ae Teller Ryan Tiryan Chicago Democratic Party Chilcago United States Dispatch Santa Fe Nashville

Gladden Addresses Socialism and Its Elevating Aims

The Lawrence Journal reports Dr. Washington Gladden’s lecture to graduates at the university opening, distinguishing socialism from anarchism and urging cautious social reform. He argues socialism seeks relief through government action and warns against both idle and brain workers. true socialism treats work as a social function and calls for temperate, gradual socialization of individuals.

Lawrence Journal Washington Gladden Sal Beford Union Herbert Spencer Scheab Lucy Pureons Socielisns Patberkem Grenerien Himgelf Commonwealth Sociaiiat Jensett

Bridge Contract Controversy Sparks County Critique

Commissioners approved a $4379.26 estimate for false work on the Hanana river bridge, despite legal opinion that such charges are not obligations of the county. The dispute highlights governance questions and calls for businesslike conduct on the Shawnee County Board. A separate note invites colored residents to a cemetery cleanup at Shunganunga Banks and announces a June 29 Volunteers of America outing for Topeka children.

Jetniece Hanana River Kansas Avenue Thin City A. BP. Jetmore Board of County Commissioners Keep Board of Scott Kelsey John Witonie Topeka Cit Wasist Ameren Haitie McFadden Monroe Street

Democratic tariff debate and Mills attack in senate

June 10 Waskinston report describes a 4 percent tariff debate as Mr Mills taunted Democrats over a protective tariff and accused national leaders of pandering to wealth. He warned of consequences for self government and predicted a historian would chronicle a decline of the republic.

Waskinston Senate Rawlins Utah Mills Texas Republicas Party Eolten Georgia Carolina Milis Mils Mans Nathmal Democratic Caihp Elishaw Democrata

Temperance Rally At Garfield Park Urges Prohibition Support

A temperance rally at Garfield Park hosted by the Kansas Avenue Methodist church and the State Temperance Union drew attendees from across Shawnee county. Speakers including Rev J B Hitchcock and Rev J H Madixon urged active support for prohibition. Judge J L Eldredge and others discussed enforcement, costs of liquor, and the burden on communities.

Garfield Park Kansas Avenue Methodist Church State Temperance Union Epworth Shawnee County J. B. Hitchcock Meriden Methodist Church J. HK. Madixon Topeka J. L. Eldredge HD. Fisher James A. Tiegtman Rev. A. & Embree

45 New Lawyers Arrive From Lawrence With Diplomas

Forty eight new lawyers arrived in Topeka at 4 30 pm carrying their Topeka university law school diplomas. The group includes Henry Allen Lamb Isaac K Park Barita Clarence D Huffman Clyde W Miller Adrian F Sherman and many others from Lawrence and surrounding towns.

Lawrence Topeks Santa Fe University Law School Henry Allen Lamb Parsons Isaac K. Park Barita Clarence D. Huffman Pittabure Clyde W. Miller Osage City Adrian F. Shermen Topeka Hoover Columbus Harold M. Blackshear Elindale Wm. A. Anderson Amporia M. A. Limbecker Manhattan Robert W. Wells Heattsville Mids W. Henshaw Warren Miller Sydney Tate Lakin Oscar Schmitz Alma Jas, M. Jacobs Lawren Clarence H. Paul Waterville Stanley Robert 5 Campbell Fort Scott Charles A. Magaw Robert B. Breese Cottonwood Falla Wilder Meteail Eugene L McCain Emporia Oliver C. Phillips Leavenworth George G. Cooper Leonard Brook Burden A. W. Cornelius Ottawa Packing House Market Kansas Avenue DeWitt George W. Stansfield Kan- Less Avenue

Plambeeau Club Elects Delegates and Alternates

The Republican Flambeau club at Shawnee County convention elected delegates W. S. Eberle H. Bair S. L. Nelson Pierce Olseon Mark Mason T. M. Euwar NE. Keller W. J. Davis B. B. Smyth Fred Waters and alternates O. T. McCabe John Humbert A. W. Hopkins Brewer Tlaron John Imbler J. P. Farnsworth Jr C. F. Lercher J. J. Schneider L. J. Bowman H. Halterman. The Lambeau club named delegates to the state league convention for June 17 with chairman H. M. Philips and others. alternates listed.

Ucleasies Republican Flambeau Club Shawnee County Republican League W. S. Eberle HH. Bair 8. L. Nelson Pierce Olseon Mark Mason T. M. Euwar NE. Keller W. J. Davis BB. Smyth Fred Waters O. T. McCabe John Humbert A. W. Hopkins Brewer Tlaron John Imbler

New York Yacht Eleanora Joins Payne Whitney Voyage

The yacht Eleanora, chartered by Col Oliver Payne of Standard Oil and his nephew Harry Payne Whitney, with Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, began commission at Port Washington. Stores loaded, a trans Atlantic voyage to begin from Ber Harbor with guests, aiming to witness the queen's jubilee.

New York Eleanor Col Oliver Payne Standard Oz. Company Harry Payne Whitney Gertrude Vanderblit North Cape Port Washington Cape Jes Sunet Ber Harbor Payne and Whitney Tere Bae Henry Q Hisvereyer Payne Eneie Tine

Man in Court Finally Secured Marriage License

A young man stood in a courthouse corridor for over an hour as officers and the probate judge debated his suitability. After a deputy facilitated, Carl Nokon of Topeka obtained permission to marry Sigrid Hundnerg, leaving with the wedding documents and a relieved smile.

Ram Kerr Kerr Dolman

Turkey Yields on Thessaly and Moves to Withdraw

Turmoil abroad cited as Turkey shows disposition to yield on Thessaly and withdraw forces after a conference in Constantinople. Abroad influence said to steer government toward compromise. Meanwhile a fire in Springfield, Illinois destroyed a rail yard and elevator, totaling about 200000 dollars with 64000 insured. Ottawa festival trains and local remedies for ailments are also noted.

Thessaly Constantinople Pasha Turkey Hohe

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