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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1897

Page

5

State Livestock Board shakeup at State House shifts officials

At the state house the State Livestock Sanitary Board announced changes including J. F. Warne of Boretes being sent to Fort Worth Texas and McCoy of Wichita named to replace Williams at the Kansas City stock yards. The upheaval follows months of friction over board policies and management affecting livestock interests across the region.

State Livestock Sanitary Marion Popult Turing York Eeriouis Piyuld Willet Maugrety Weinshantsney Chile Martiet Wright Tnt Cotrie Rid Hirde Mtr Johnie Minnehanit Jotain Cormini Mallee Inter SS Unitelle Rook Sland Fort Worth Aus Palord la Tuiyita

Kansas City Hearing Reveals Confusing Testimony

The Kansas City investigation session featured Judge Martin and Judge Horton on the stand, with varied recollections and conflicting memories about Atchison gossip, Fowler’s plant moves, and connections to Kansas corruption. Attendees pressed for details as officials sought to verify stock, loans, and local business ties amid public interest.

Aichieon Missouri Kansas Powler Kansas City Fowler Boly Judee Martin Martin Rincan & Co Atchie Sere Reid Brothers Achison Jadge Hite Mare Martin Eto Hive Boyle

Examination rules under Supt Stryker tighten exam standards

Supt Stryker imposes new examination rules with stringent enforcement this year. The regulations, announced in a formal notice, aim to tighten admissibility and conduct during exams, detailing candidate eligibility and disciplinary steps for violations.

Supt Stryker of Ney

Peffer Describes Bryan as Center of Political Storm

Fuller Peffer, writing in the Advocate, argues Bryan’s 1907 defeat reshaped the Democratic party by breaking the gold and silver wings, moved reformers forward, and proved Bryan remains a force amid ongoing national political currents. The piece claims Bryan’s continued popularity and attention signal his central storm center status.

Fuller Peffer Advocate Bryan Br. Bryan Cleveandism Uke Palmer Buckner

Leland Likely to Accept Pension Agent Post

The Newton Republican reports Cyrun Leland, Kansas Republican national committeeman, may accept the president's offer to become pension agent. He traveled to New Mexico to visit his daughter, plans to return to Washington after about ten days, and says attempts to smear him in Ta and Kansas City papers are baseless. Third Ward McHinely club delegates to the Republican league convention are listed, with several candidates, including A W Dane for state senate, and others seeking various posts.

Newton Cyrun Leland Kansas Topeka Inal Highton Higway New Mexico Letandwee Kuness Leland Stepeblinan Washington

Insurance Charters Expanded By State Ruling Involving Two Firms

The state superintendent of insurance has ruled that amendments to charters can allow certain insurers to engage in writing cyclone insurance. Two companies have filed charter amendments to join this class, with additional firms reportedly planning similar moves. This follows the latest filings by theae Company of North America. Governor Leedy pardoned Guy Alcorn from county jail for petit larceny, upon Jona P. Sims’s recommendation. A separate pardon was granted for Ray Emiley of Shane County, who was in Hutchinson reform school for grand larceny and has now been released.

Superintendent of Insurance Ae Company North Amer Leedy Jona PY. Sims Kansas City Guy Alcorn Ray Emiley Shanes County Hutchinson Reformatory Tras Bean

Local notices mix with names and events in Topeka journal

A fragmented Topeka area column lists residents and officials visiting farms, meetings, and races. It mentions W H Rossington applying for commercial club membership, Roy Shreve vacationing in Leavenworth, Chas Rows visiting Markato, and multiple educational and civic items including repairs at the state railroad board office, a high school project in Independence, and a Topeka athletic race meet.

W. H. Rossington Roy Shreve Leavenworth Chas M Rows Markato Campbell Herrick Washburn Cellege Mies Jane Nye Reform School Ed Lair Witcon Sete Miesourl Atate Board Raitroad I Architet M. Hadley Alonn B. Larimer Thin City State Republican League Irvine Dooillite Satuday Tanue Darrett Iis Currie Knot Crux D. Welch RB Welbh Teachers” Institute Rawlins Topeka Athletic Association Fair Grounds Jane Executive Council Nying Tve Anil West Side Reading Circle George A. Ballex Jackson Street M. L. Arons Bilis Topeka Bert Overton Kite Jmemt Company Brigham Commercial Club Swayze Republican Teague GS Kansas Avenue State House John Dailey Sanitiry J. Deeming Council Tufts Prudentiat Insurance Company W. 8. Hayden W. H. Lied Amphion Club Santa Fe Linovis Street Winchester Atchison Tollete Gwendolyn Leora Bates Deris Minneapolis Washburn College Grace Campbell

Fragmented Local News from Kansas City Page

A collage of incident reports and social notes: a woman injured by a runaway buggy near Lowman Hill, police station plans for a new headquarters at Seventh and Jackson, a butter barrel accident in North Toyick, local swimming concerns by the river, a baby christening named Wesley Tor ter, grand larceny charges against Gill, Jackson, and Sheck, a Washburn music recital, and notes on property sales and a Royal Templar conclave in Kansas City Missouri.

Lowman Hill Rorae Sumetimes Wild Goose Chine A. D. T. Messenger Boys T. C. Biddle Qsuyatormie Insane Asylum Charitioe Savine Railroad Kansas Avenue Bridge Seymourn Commission House North W. T. McBright Evrumon Slahm Beka Atchivon Sfad Atchiron Tom Pela Henderson Wilson Keith Corher Dr. Mulwane Buih Cormit Seventh and Jackson Streets Masteur Wale Co Wesley Torter May Newman Topeka George Sherk Jonn Tom Jackson Sheck Gill Atchison Cyndy Company Jackson Justice Guy Washburn Washburn College Katheryn Etta Willams Ladiey Ige Stokur Sixth Avenue A. M. Fuller Captain Fuller L. ¥. Seuless Stoker Royal Tempe Order of the Pyramids Kansas Beat T. J. Anderson H. C. Littie McClintock S. McClintock

Broker Chapman At Home Brings Two Game Cocks From a Senator

New YorkJune 16 Broker Elverson T R Chapman returned from a Washington trip amid a plan by Wall Street friends to honor him with a demonstration in Jersey City. He found a wooden box containing two game cocks presented by a senator. He refused to name the senator and said he would return to his summer home at Great Neck before resuming work. He asserted he did nothing improper and would reclaim his business.

Nnew York Elverson TR. Chapman Washington Wall Street Jersey City Mr. Chapman Chapman Great Neck

Mark Twain Says He Prefers Debt Help Over Monument

London dispatch reports that Mark Twain welcomed subscribers to ease his poverty and wrote that he would forgo a monument if friends paid his debts. He noted he preferred the news of relief to a costly tribute and expressed readiness to forgo the statue.

London New York Herald Mark Twain

Fusion plans emerge for Kansas Democrats and Populists

The Kansas fusion scheme aims to unite Democrats and Populists for 1898. J Q Johnson supports fusion and cites past success, pledging strong support for a combined ticket. Prominent nominations include David Overmyer for congressman at large, A M Howard for associate justice, and H S Martin for fourth district congressman. Bryan plans two Kansas speeches to buoy the effort.

Newton Bryan Kansas National Democratic J. Q. Johnson Peabody Allens Leedy Omaha Wichita Peabbdy Mckinsey Jon © Sheehan New York City Tammany Hail Jolson Concreteman David Overmyer Tepes Aidsciate Justice St Prem Court A.M. Howard Bik H. S. Martin Marien

Brown says any Republican but Long can beat Simpson

Newton Republican reports W L Brown of Kingman, head of the state charities board, suggesting Simpson will likely be renominated for Congress. He adds that if the Populists back Simpson and Republicans nominate any other man besides Chester Long, Simpson would lose, while if Long is the Republican choice, Simpson would prevail. Brown denies leading a rebellion, claiming his actions aim to build an anti-Simpson coalition through board appointments and local alliances.

Brown Jerry Simpson Newton W. L. Brown Kingman State Board of Charities Topeka Mr. Brown Simpson Jerry Long Simpeon an @fort Digreesman Fmm

Chinese Troops Mutiny Over Pay and German Officers

San Francisco reports advise that Chinese troops at Wo Sung mutinied after being offered extra pay and shortages. German drillmasters were blamed as troops looted officers quarters and attacked the general in command. The ringleaders were executed by drumhead court martial, with further executions after dawn.

San Francisco Wo Sung Chins

Knights of A. OU. W. Attention Funeral Notice

Select Knights of A. OU. W. Attention. The funeral of comrade J. Rosen will be Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at headquarters 418 Kansay avenue in uniform. Members urged to attend. By order of the legion. Ernest Mueller, recorder. Francie Walker at Unity church June 16.

C . J. Rosen Tll Uniforn Sharp Kan— Say Avenue Lexion Ernest Mueller Francis Walker Unity Church

Politicians in Topeka Wales Welch Receiver and Fisher Register Named

In Topeka politics, R B Welch is slated to become receiver of the Topeka land office and George W Fisher to be register. Fisher, once land office register for eleven years under Cleveland, rises to a position paying about 3600 dollars annually. The move would replace Receiver J J Hitt and Register Von Langen, though terms may not expire until February 1.

R. B. Welch Topeka Land Office Topeka Register J. J. Hitt I von Langen

Judge Sankey Urges Governor Leedy to Call Extra Session

Wichita judge R A Sankey urged Governor Leedy to convene a special session to pass railroad laws. He cited Populist demands and stated southern Kansas believes the pledge should be carried out, while praising Judge Doster and criticizing Judge Allen’s interpretation in the Davis case.

Sankey Wichita R. A. Sankey Southern Kansas Leedy Coursr Davis Doster Allen

Tom Hayes Reluctantly Accepts Loss In Kansas IRS Choice

Osawatomie Republican Tom Hayes reflects on Mike Sutton's appointment as Kansas internal revenue collector. He says the decision is bitter but necessary, remains loyal to the party, and jokes about self reflection during the brief moment he learned of the outcome. Hayes notes his own race as inmate steward and his stance on the tenure issue.

Tom Hayes Osawatomie Mike Sutton Internal Revenue Kansas Hayes Mteward Oxawaatomie Insane Asylum Supreme Court Collectorsip

Emporia Republicans to Attend League Meeting in Topeka

June 16 Emporia reports that delegation members will travel to Topeka for a weapons league mutiny meeting. Included are names De Lacche, 34, and Wistam W F, with attendance described as strong.

Topeka Emporia Thurs de Lacche Wistam W. F

Fragmentary Names List From OCR Source

The text presents a jumbled list of names including iwing, Eastman, Lantchet, Quipingham, Easimen, Flennikes, Moree, White, Graves, Kreteinger, MartinQils, Huffman, Mr Cagney, Fleming, Was, Harris, and Eskrirce. No clear event or context is provided to determine a cohesive news item.

Iwing W. Eastman Lantchet KW. Quipingham J. W. Easimen Eotvie Heed B. F. Flennikes B. Moree W. A. White J. Graves Biram Kreteinger George MartinQils W_ Huffman Cagney J. Fleming D. W Was Charles Harris W. Eskrirce

Trusts Amendment Clashes Delay Tariff Bill Action

Washington June 16 Senate nears completion of the sugar schedule while a Pettigrew anti trust amendment dominates debate. Allison moves to table, then trustees related provisos aim to bar duty increases on articles manufactured or controlled by trusts. Chilton Pasco and others push provisions to curb trust influenced pricing and shipments across states.

Washington Senate Veel Lindsay Pettigrew Allison Beater Petrilgrew Benator Chilton Texas Jalan Keres Mat Tiuel Binet Ambitan Pasco Bennater Pesul

Rebellion in Kuang Tung Near Keochou and Leivhoa

Late advices from Swatow report a growing rebellion in Keochou and Leivhoa prefectures Kuang Tung with 5000 additional troops under Cheng to eliminate rebels Shihi Ouchle is to cooperate with General Cheng's army to tighten action against insurgents.

Ben Francisca Swatow Keochou Leivhoa Kuang Tung Cheng Shihi

Remarkable Opportunity for Beatrice Chautauqua Trip

A promotional notice from Geo. W. Stansfield offers a round trip to Beatrice via the Chautauqua special train leaving Sunday at 4 10 pm and returning at 7 pm. Morning program features highlighted. The ad touts Dewitt’s Early Risers as a cure for headaches.

Earlev T. de Witt Tuleage Beatrice Chautauqua Jon Pacific Dewitt Geo. W. Stans-field Kansas Avenue

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The State Livestock Sanitary Board J'S OF Kansas Cis Ole Lemiry Kare Atcheon Moet Leeds Oklahoma Topekattdey Sigerner Or Tailroad Commission Gulf Peffer Third Ward League Third Ward McHinley Club J. K. Hudson A W. Dana L. H Greenwood W. BR. Robe A. Downing W. W. Smith Howand. Bird B.A. Richards John 5. Rhodes Peter Jieil T. H. Bain Henry Dillard Andrew Jordan Sterne A.W. Dane State Senate Wr. E. Sterne LL. Little Paola Township Miami County J. M. Barker Resigrand John C. McCabe Bazaar Township Chase County Viet TG Vinson Tetlened J_ BH Turner Mmofine W. ©. van Apsdale Burrton MW. P. Finlay Wilamebure Buck Oskalioen H. Gansu Burlington W. McGrath Fredonia J. Mc Shea John D. Doste Williamsburg Gov. N Hubbard Topeks Bouunot Pittsburg Hebert W. Wells Lawrence Howard Elk HS. Martin Select Knights of A. OU. W. Attention Francie Walker Prostcimcan Gaylord Barcley Kansas Ave Politics IN Geo. W. Fisher H. von Langen Emporia Republicans China Castoria
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