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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Social Highlights From A Wedding And Gatherings

In Topeka area society Notable festivity honored Mr and Mrs Jonathan Thomas for their son’s wedding with a white themed reception at Harrison wrest. Invitations list many locals and visitors from Topeka and nearby towns with performances by the Alphaens Mandolin Club and 20th Century Girls.

Jonathan Thomas Harrison Wrest Mere Birs Jonathyr Themas Branil Tre Cheri Thomas Clarkson Ometa He Hambleton Baltimes Jonathen Thorn Clarksern Chaya Droomite Neils McClintock Mier i Hambieton C.H. Merri Marnie Hambieton Miss Palmer Nanabarrers Guliforey Auer Mummatt Walter Nobie Pune Alederatad Imferua Tete Alphiens Mandolin Club

Conservative shift echoed in Indiana politics debate

In a fragmented interview, Ma Jay Calvin Hind of Erupurta argues rising distrust and profit motive stoke depression in Hoancil masers, while Major Hoyt denies candidacy and hints at an era of caution. The piece notes new restraint and a retreat from radical business practices amid broader public unease.

Ma- Jay Calvin Hind Erupurta Journal Indy Hood Weller Major Hoyt Tan

Santa Fe to Run Endeavor Delegates West to California

Santa Fe passenger department mobilizes for thousands of National Christian Endeavor delegates traveling from Chicago to San Francisco. Route designated Chicago West with Santa Fe as official line and a rite of passage through various depots. Charles Sea Fraes travels as passenger agent guiding the delegation from Chicago to the West Coast.

Santa Fe National Christian Endeavor Convention Chicago San Francisco Christian Endeavor Tralin Plissaxe California Charles 5S. Seafraves The Twins

New Eye for an Engineer Patrick Ash to undergo operation

Patrick Ash an engineer with Sante Po company in Chanute Kansas will have an eye restoration operation in Topeka after losing sight in one eye from an explosion at a Chanute depot. The procedure will remove injured portions and replace them with a lens to restore vision, aiming for a return to normal sight with spectacles.

Patrick Ash Sante Pe Chanute Kan Topeka Ash Muague

Argentine Roundhouse Adds 15 Stalls for Santa Fe Yard

The Topeka firm Cuthbert & Sargent won the contract to add 15 stalls to the Santa Fe roundhouse in Argentine, costing 10,423 dollars. Construction starts next week and the facility will reach 42 locomotive capacity, up from 27, with completion in about two months. Also updates Endora depot work, Melvern crusher activity, and a Santa Fe Atlantic & Pacific consolidation with potential leadership changes in Pasadena.

Santa Fe Endora Sante Fe Topeke Firm Cuthbert & Sargentie Sante Fe Royund~ Kun Santa Me Ba Kansas City Trina

Fireman Injured In Topeka Incident Faces Hard Week

J H Bowlby, a Horton fireman, was seriously injured while fighting a blaze in Topeka some time ago. He has been laid up and out of work, leaving his family in need. They live on West Beatrice Street.

Frank Lewis Lawreace George Kelley White Clwud Kan LH Redwood HD. Carr Ol Oy Margaret Grace Weiss Alita Mra Irane D. Miles Kansas City Strick Tor Mary Wallace Chickys Tomorros Alr Tamim Rf Edward Fiamtieron Hamiletos Miss Bella Timery Mim W. E Milter Chiene Echuyler Nichola Yernt Ottollay Jobe Collins Lawrie Unteyreity Jire Eime C Moffett Terre Haute Fod Califormia Mex HM Holmes EW Anderson del Tyier Br the Star University New York Poattien Charlie Gillellan Pishlo Topeka Grace Siniey Kendalsville Amleh Guy Miner Jake AH Marton Charlotte Perkins Stetson Usury Hol West Elshth Street Drake Mes Strickeen Horton J. H. Bowlby West Beatrice Street

Altgeld Answers On Tanner Bill And Party Harm

Ex governor Altgeld replies to questions about Tanner’s Allen street car bill. He says the bill will destructively affect the Republican party by corruption perceptions, while noting Dr. Yerkes is viewed as a good citizen with many admirers.

Saya Republican Party New York Evening World Altgeld Tanner Cnrruptia

Grimes regrets power limits in bribery probe

Frank Grimes of the investigating committee laments the Supreme Court ruling ending the inquiry. He says the panel sought a thorough probe but lacked authority, defending the aim to expose corruption regardless of party and predicting voters will drift back to the Republicans as Populists falter.

Frank Grimes Supreme Court Tod Beng Republican Party Fie Kansas Repubican

Hotel Antlers Taken In

A man posing as the son and heir of the Earl of Wardwicke checked into the Antlers hotel as H. A. York of Leamington. He left for Glenwood Springs after discovering the ruse but fled with checks drawn on the First National Bank of Trinidad, all repudiated. Brokers, tailors, dentists, and other acquaintances were defrauded. Sheriff to pursue. York may be in San Francisco.

Denver Sume Colorado Springs Earl of Wardwicke Antiers H. A. York Leamington Warwickshire Bris Yorks Grenwood Springs First National Bank of Trinidad Trinidad’ Bank Ehiba Yorke Hin Bug Kage York Glenwood Sprinks San Prancisca

Mrs McKinley Appears With Enthusiastic Reception

June 12 at Nachytile, Mrs McKinley did not join the procession but later appeared on the platform to a roar of cheers. Governor Bushnell paused his speech as Mrs McKinley entered with her aunt Mrs Saxton and Mrs John H. Eakin. The First Lady was escorted by her husband’s party, greeted by Secretary John Addison Porter and wife, and presented with roses as the crowd cheered wildly.

Mo—Kinley Mer James F. Dunk Saxton John Hl Eakin Nashne Govvernor Bushnell John Addison Porter

Topeka Athletic Association wheelmen schedule

The Topeka Athletic Association wheelmen plan a run to Silver Lake and back tomorrow with a 9 30 start from the TA A. Capt Arthur G Sheer has set the season schedule including June 27 Carbondale 32 miles June 26 Perryville 4 miles July 25 Bolton 60 miles August 3 St Marys 50 miles August 25 Hurlingsine 86 miles September Lawrence 68 miles September 19 century place to be announced October 17 Carbondale 32 miles Capt Sher urges all club members to join the run to Silver Lake. Meanwhile Pennsylvania legislature forms a special committee to investigate Metropolitan Life Insurance and John S Witton chairman seeks information from Kansas officials.

Topeka Athletic Asmelation Silver Lake Arthur G. Sheer Sheer Carbondale Mitex Duises Perryville Bolton St. Marys Hurlingsine Lawrence Century Morigen Sher Sliver Lake

Topeka News Snippet Roundup And Local Notes

In Topeka daily life news the county Poor farm now hosts three states and a new telegraph line shows improvement. Local educators and officials travel to talks and events while civic updates cover postmaster changes, mowing needs, and ongoing public works. A high school baseball game is slated for St Marys with local boys team.

Minney Cripple Creek Col Yun County Institute Charles Hammond Ottawa State House St. Marys W. M. Henry Whitfield Pattison Kansas Creamery Company Abiles Governor Lady Laws Hunley Brothers Topeka Avenue Dick Mallory Bute State Board of Railroad Assessors Rainer Waggoner Arug Joplin Afo Nashville Tenn J. Bowen Topeka Stormont Hospital Fr. Turner United States Penitentiary Laitz Monmouth Township Chesney W. AS Bird The Knights of Pythias Atchison McMahon WH. Schriven Pennsylvania Railway Lines Santa Fe California Washburn Roller Voller Chapel G. M. Herrick Phil Dudley Frank Alderson Portsmouth Selby Shop Company Mro. Alderson Harrison Fifth Quincy Blehth Jackson Toneka Railway Charlie McCabe Marshall's Bane Gaffeld Park Sousa Stars and Stripes Topeke Harmon Ryts Chicago Wentworth Corbett-Pitesimmons Sem Logan Steele Mary Marshall Hamilton Hall Quincy Street United States Dubuque North Topeka J. B. Hibben D.C. Tu. Jotuon A. E. Ewright J.J. O'Connor W. %. Fasan Mr. Brattey

Sunday Church Services Attend varied events across city

Multiple churches report Sunday plans including preaching at 11 am at St John A M E and town chapel, children's day programmes at 2:30 pm and 3 pm, revival meetings at Third Christian, services at First Presbyterian and First Baptist, and evening sermons on scripture, obedience, and revival themes. Several pastors and visiting speakers noted with dates and venues across Topeka streets and avenues.

St John's A. M. E vChildren Geo, W. Jackson W. W. Buckner D. W. Oakes First Presbyterian Church Counterntine Aleo Tople Geo. H. Sime Kansas The Christian Church WHL Third Christian Church Third and Lake Streets theam_uipeslieas Mallory First Christian Church Topeka Avenue Eighth Avengers Boyle First Christan Church Wesleyan Methodist Church Third Jefferson Streets Political Association Corner Third G. B. Howard First Society of Spiritualists Lincoln Post Hall First Congregational Church Christian Endeavor Washturn College Aitea Brethren Church United Presbyterian Church Eighth and Topeka Avenues M. F. McKirahan Sutey School F. BE. Mallory First Baptist Church Ninth Jackson Streets M1 Adm C. M van Buren Hey. J. M. Brown Epworth Irague United Brethren Church Ladies’ Library Kanvas Avenue Eleventh Twelfth Streets S.C. Coblents First Church of Christ (Scientist West Sixth Street Parkdale M. F Epworth League W. F. Welch Friends’ Church Topekin Avenue Fifth and Sixth Streets Thomas PF. B. Staith Utica Second United Presbyterian Church Pole and Huntoon Streets First African Baptist Church Wirst Street D. Olden First Methodist Church Madison

Foley Not Convicted in Double Missouri Murder Case

Liberty Ma June 12 A jury originally reporting disagreement in the Foley double murder case failed to reach a verdict after a second round of deliberation. They were discharged, Judge Bromdas scheduled a fall term trial, spectators voiced disappointment, and talk of lynching arose though no new trial seemed imminent. Foley expressed relief and confidence in acquittal at the next trial.

Liberty Foley Brombdas Itag

Dream of Gold Fatal: Prospectors Die in Bolivia and New York

A Colorado to Bolivia prospecting party perishes from fever in Bolivia, with William H. Korn of Leadville dying in New York quarantine. Other members Thomas Quayle of Aspen Frank Oelth and William Mahe die in Bolivia. A second Colorado party fates include William Hurley surviving in New York quarantine.

Colorado Bolivia Denver Wiliam H. Korn Leadville Cal New York Thomas Quayle Aspen Frank O#elth Wiliam Mahe William Hurley South America Korl Buffuis

Cripple Creek Vigilants Talk of New Committee

In Cripple Creek Colorado there is talk of forming a vigilance committee after a failed effort at Tutte Montana. The camp faces recurring holds every payday and residents believe the nuisance will be removed by such a vigilante group.

Colorado Txaell Robbara Cripple Creek Tutte, Mont

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