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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1897

Page

8

Who Owns the Horses on the Laramie Plain

A report describes the Round-Up plan on the Laramie Plain near the Rip and Little Laramie rivers in Albany County. Thousands of unbranded colts await branding and ownership amid stalled efforts, with local owners neglecting riders due to market stagnation and a safety-based roundup anticipated after long delays.

Laramie Plaine Tehramie Wye Albahy County Rip Laramie Abe

The Mouse Tosses Toward Safe Shore in Turbulent River Trial

A chaotic scene unfolds as a fishing craft named Mouse attempts to reach the shore amid rough currents near a rapids. Captain Henry orders quick actions and observers note the crew’s struggle to control the vessel while a perilous crossing unfolds.

LIQUOR AT SOLDIERS' NOMEReport on state soldiers' home liquor charges

The state board of charities filed a report on the intoxication incident at Lafayette soldiers' home. It concludes one major charge about certain employés introducing intoxicating liquor into the home and its consumption is sustained. The board notes the home rule for discharge and enforces could be rigidly applied in other cases.

Latayets Endiearpolis Stinett state board of_charines Naru Lafayette

Amid Santa Fe workers picnic huge Kansas City event

Big Topeka Santa Fe shopmen picnic at Washington Park Kansas City draws about 1800-2000 tickets with two special trains planned from Santa Fe depot to Kansas City and back. Fare set at 89 cents per round trip as management rejected 50 cent proposal.

Santa Fe Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly Forest Park Peeripas Steam Laundry Washington Park Kansas City Topeka Alent Kanens City Godlock Union Welock Santa Fs Kateas City Kuneax City Leavenworth Roday Kensas City Maple Park

Noisy to Noiseless Piledriver Trial on Prairie Ave

Chicago June 27 The Illinois Central Railroad may use a noiseless hammer piledriver on Prairie avenue between thirteenth and eighteenth streets to fill Weldon slip for land acquisition. Property owners object to noise from locomotives and machinery, despite promises to abate it. The current pile driver is mounted on a red flatboat and the new gray device, described as noiseless, is being painted.

Lllinois Central Chicago Prairie Avenue Thrteenth Eighteenth Streets Iliptia Central Railroad Company Ile

780 Tons of Tea Passes Through Topeka Eastbound

A record consignment of 780 tons of tea sails from San Francisco via Santa Fe to Chicago and New York. The Rio de Janeiro arrived yesterday from Yokohama with the cargo, 780 tons of tea and 31 tons of raw coal. An eastbound train of 25 freight cars will carry the tea at over 30 miles per hour on the Pacific coast passenger line toward New York.

San Francisco Topeke Santa Fe Chicago New York Rio de Janeiro Yokohama Japan Pacific Coast New Yorke

Pearl Valley & Northeastern Railroad plans absorb feus road

Letters show Articles of incorporation for Pearl Valley & Northeastern Railroad to run 120 miles from Roswell New Mexico to Amarillo Washburn or Panhandle City Texas with offices at Eddy New Mexico and Colorado Springs Colorado. Capital stock listed as 5 million.

Paobandie City Fecus Denver Santa Fe N. M Susa Pearl Valley & Northeastern Railroad Company Roswell Amarillo Washburn Panhadle City Tex Eddy Colorado Springs Cot

Orange Blossoms case heard by New York Court of Appeals

In Saratoga the Court of Appeals heard arguments over J B Doris of the Gaiety Theatre and the play Orange Blossoms starring Pilar Morin. Doris was convicted May 18 for maintaining a public nuisance and the appellate court retained the verdict. a decision date was not announced.

Supreme Court of New York Sisters Doris Saratoga N. Y Court of Appeals New York City Pilar Morin

Face on a Tombstone Stirs Seabrook Furor

In Elmwood cemetery Seabrook New Hampshire residents report a face formed on Eliza Dewn’s gravestone. Spectators compare it to a late husband’s likeness. Some say granite streaks cause the illusion while others call it a spiritual phenomenon drawing crowds from nearby towns.

Seabrook WN. H N. H Eliza Dewn Elmwood Beett

Noted Manuscripts Sold at London Auction

Auction room reports high prices for rare works. Scott’s Lady of the Lake sold for $6,450 and Old Mortality brought $3,000. Sir Walter Scott’s Lady of the Lake, published in 1510, led a $8,400 haul for poetic manuscripts along with other press manuscripts. Ranking results also show Neleas memoir at $3.00 and Robert Buros manuscripts at $1.55.

Scott London Southed Sir Walter Beott Neleas Robert Buros

Queen Victoria's Sight Denials Quell Sensational Tale

London June reports deny a sensational US newspaper claim that Queen Victoria is nearly blind. The story, said to exaggerate her age related eyesight, is not believed. Sir John Watt Reid, the queen's physician, is away on holiday, suggesting no health anxiety.

London United States Queen Victoria John Watt Reid

Virginia Day Exposition Draws Virginia Governor and Troops

Governor Charles O Ferrall of Virginia and staff arrived in Nashville for Virginia day exposition. State troops are encamped on the military plaza to take part in ceremonies. Special trains from Knoxville and east Tennessee bring visitors for Kinoxville day celebrations. Regular trains also deliver attendees from east Tennessee. From 1500 to 2000 east Tennesseans expected.

Nashville Jenn Charles O'Ferrall Virginia Military Plaza Koxville East Tennesse Kinoxville East Tennessee

Dredging Plan Set for Chicago River Project

Dredging of the Chicago river by the drainage trustees is set to begin this week after completion of a morning survey. Lydon and Drews will haul from Robey street toward the mouth, about 20 000 feet, deepening to 20 feet at the mouth and 20 and a half feet at Robey street, with a two and a half foot grade fall. Marine men fear a heavy current may hinder navigation as boats pass and the channel damps.

Chicago Chicago River Lydon & Drews Robey Street Astiland Avenue

Two Lives Saved by Dr King s New Discovery

Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City was told she had consumption but two bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her. Thomas Eggers of San Francisco recovered from a dreadful cold after one bottle in two weeks. Trial bottles available at J K Jones rug store. Mule pills Dewitt s Little Early Risers touted for sick headache. Arnica Salve for cuts, bruises, sores and skin eruptions guaranteed or money back. For sale by J and Jones, Firth and Kansas Ave. Accident caution, DeWitt s hasel salve? available.

Phoebe Thomas Junction City Ith Dr. King Thos. Eggers Florida Street San Francisco JK. Jones Trest Kansas Avenue

No Prayers for Queen Shocks Kansas City Diocese

Bishop Glennon refused cooperation with British diplomats and a local Jubilee committee seeking prayers for Queen Victoria and offered no prayers in Catholic churches. The group planned a $500 donation to St Joseph's hospital from the Memorial Association fund as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebration. A proposed Jubilee Day miss for famine victims drew broad, but nonadopted, support among delegates at the Tried American societies meeting.

Kansas Queen Victoria Kansas City J. 3 Glennon Keneas City Philip EB. Burcrough W. B. George Westminster Presbyterian Church Central Council of Tried

Federal judge rules mail withhold ruling limits Hoover case

Judge Ferr rules Post Office General order valid for withholding mail to a fraudulent concern but not for Hoover's personal mail in Hoover versus Postmaster McChesney Lexington. The decision affects the mail restraint against Hoover company and sets notable limits on postal actions in fraud cases.

Frankfort Ferr Federal Court Mall Department of United States Hoover McChesney Lexington Hover Sncral Barr McChesney Pentirg Judy Farrs

Mustnt Wear Birds Reston Bill Aims To Penalize Possession

One bill slowed by Gov Wolvote before prorogation targets destruction of protected birds for millinery. It makes mere possession of skins or feathers punishable as killing. Oil opposed as business interference and punishing women for wearing feathers, but majority supported to prevent vegetation loss from insect increase.

Reston Ture Wolvote

Feast of Roses Celebrated in Marhelm Historic Tale

The Feast of Roses festival in Marhelm honors Baron Henry Witwa Steigel, founder of the town, who named Mannheim later dropped second n. In 1772 he deeded land for a church rebuilding, paying five shillings and an annual rose gift, to be delivered each June forever if demanded. The rose is given to a descendant since 1797, preserving the memorial.

Marhelm Henry Witva- Steigel Mannheim Germany Zioh Evangelical Consrecation Ted

American thread mills to challenge Paisley works

An American syndicate reportedly plans to begin tarse thread mill operations at Paisley to compete with S and P Coats and Co. The move is linked to high prices favoring such enticements, with judgment expected on opposition from Paisley thread manufacturers.

Glasgow Paisley S & P. Coats & Co Ty Judee Palaley Willimantic Mile End Spool Company

Rainy Day and Bicycle Skirt Invented by Misa Kate Van Rensselaer Berry

Washington announces Misa Kate Van Rensselaer Berry introduces a rainproof and bicycle skirt invention with concealed hooks and eyes and a waist drawstring. The design combines fashion with function for varying weather and cycling needs. Berry, a prominent Washington figure and cousin of Mrs Van Rensselaer Crug, is noted for past literary work with the late Mr Helylar.

Misa Kate van Rensselaer Harry Washington Misa Kate van Rensselaer Berry van Rensselar Crug Sulian Gordon Miss Berry Mr. Helylar British Emissage Society

Cleveland Bakles Pets Pony Tales From Princeton

In Princeton on June 17 Esther and Ruth Cleveland now own ponies. Dathy Esther has a fine pony and cart, while Ruth also received a pet pony. Mr Savage of Rahway helped the Cleveland children obtain the ponies, ending a town curiosity about their late arrivals.

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National Educational Association Meeting Notice

Meeting details note Milwaukee Wisconsin July 6 to 9 with Union Pacific praised for service and equipment. Also mentions travel options from west of the Missouri River and a contact for illustrated materials. An unrelated testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with home usage by A. B. Potter and EC Atkin & Co. Indianapolis.

National Bagalo i Union Pacific Alt Milwaukee Wie Missouri River Omaha Kansas City

UNCLE SAM AFTER THEM Jointists Targeted by Government Agents

Reports say officers on government payrolls have been in Topeka for a week or two seeking evidence against individuals who failed to obtain government licenses. Deputies monitor liquor sellers lacking sanction, pursuing action only if a $30 license fee is not paid. A prominent local figure, Isaac Horner, claims relief from rheumatic suffering after Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Also ads for a dance event in Forest Park, Ottaya, Kan, and a note urging subscription to The State Journal.

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