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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1897

Page

5

Funeral for Qiks Mitembe Wold Draws 2000 Topeka Service

Nearly 2000 people filled the First Presbyterian church in Topeka for the funeral of Qiks Mitembe Wold, daughter of Charles Wolf. Floral tributes arrived from Frisada and others as pallbearers moved the casket to a white hearse and the procession headed to Topeka cemetery for a brief service.

Prisbyterien Parkhuret M. Th Henderson Jurry Gverhart Bethany Witlin Chas Brintjant Emitator Society Carles Te Ehiuren de Qwintermine Matihew

Sidewalk Collapse Injures Dozens in Chicago Street

A Chicago sidewalk collapse on South Union Street sent about 10 people and many children into a foot-deep water-filled hole. Witnesses describe a scramble for safety as several suffered serious injuries including Annie Bermann aged 18. The crowd gathered after an arrest in the area.

Chicago South Union Street Annie Berminn John Igo

Lit Crum to be marshal in new southern district

Kansas politics report from Newton Republican notes Lit Crum, denied by Senator Buber for U S marshal in the planned new southern district, will pursue the marshalship when created. Ex-Speaker Lobdell relayed Crum’s candidacy as settled, while other rumors of an Indian agency faded. Ness City delegates chosen for the June 21 judicial convention in La Crosse. Johnson County GOP discusses primary system and county ticket plans. Butler County GOP fixes July 27 county convention in El Dorado

RH. Faxon Newton Republican Lit Crum Buber Kansas Charles Lobdell Republican League Lobdell Crum Lit Cram Sterne Wess County Republicars Nees City Kaw Republicans New County Ness City la Crosse Filia W. B. Hasue J. Barnit Wand H. Bartels Struc Pesaianien WW. F Hague Johnson County Olathe Kan Republican Central Committee Butler County el Dorado Butler County Central Juis Aonunty el Derade

New Garfield Park bench fails to seat concertgoers

Yesterday's Marshall band concert at Garfield Park drew crowds but a single new bench proved insufficient as half the attendees stood or sat on damp ground. Patrons crowded around the few wooden planks while park officials promised more seating for future open air events.

Garfield Park Marshalls Band Divine Dean Marshall’s Tetaus Hus Garfeld Park Marshall Trie

Penalty of Greatness and Local Court Drama

A garbled item reports on a group calling itself the National Co operative Society of American Art with notable figures named as advisory directors including Commissioner Harris and ex presidents Cleveland and Harrison. Harris denies unauthorized use of his name and says he refused involvement. An older man, James O Neil, faced police court for drunkenness and quipped about past good days as the judge noted a fine. An optical shop ad promises frame repair and Ayers Sarsaparilla promotes vitality.

Washington National Co-operative Society of American Art Eduction Harriage Delewat Martinelli Puller Miles Cleveland and Marrison Saunders Cotumieslover Harfin Cleveland Ouhers Harris Enterprise Gittler James O'Neil Judse Atchison

Holiness Camp Meeting Opens at Fair Grounds

Snapshot items report diverse Topeka happenings including the Holiness camp meeting at the fair grounds opening, Beulah chapter No Masons hosting a Garfield park picnic, and ongoing county normal institute activities at the high school with Te Justice of the Peace W S McClintock traveling to San Antonio on business.

Holiness Fair Grounds W. H. Thompson Uppagie St Louis Beulah County Normal Institute Justice of the Peace McClintock San Antonio Tex Curry Building FE. L. Palmer Santa Pez Des Blotnes Ninth Street Joseph W. Kraemer Kansas City Monte PF. L Megow Meiholet Abe Fulford Reland T. E Bowman Rudd Bishop Tzaac Lake Jackson Wheroh Fourteenth van Buren Frank Shellibarrer AL 8 Emires CP. Adams Topeka Upetnirch Indee AG. 1 Valley Farm Gruxtville Lean Delihe Eeerut Wort W. NS. Hughes Thitfeema United Sea Fort Leavenworth Getty Cot. J. WF. Hughes National Baptist Young A. HE. Reynolds Oakaloons Weestminster Presbyterian Church Passel Seriant Tia Donovan Westminster Presbyteriin Segular Glevice Woaler Mill Oakland Garfield Park

Taught Grant to Swim Pioneer Bathing Master Dies

Henry Van Brunt, famed New Jersey coast bathing master who taught Gen. Grant to swim, dies at Lone Branch at age 2 years. He began at the Mansion hotel grounds and counted Abraham Lincoln and Tad among his patrons along with Gov. Joel Parker and Samuel J. Tilden.

New York Ancele Henry van Brunt New Jersey Gen. Grant Lone Branch Mansion Hotel Abraham Lincoln Robert Tad Joel Parker Samuel 5. Tilden John Kelly James Pisk

Bryan at Ottawa Chautauqua Special Train Day

On Bryan Day at Ottawa Chautauqua the Missouri Pacific will run a special train from Topeka to Ottawa on Friday the 25th. Departure is 8:00 AM with return at 7:40 PM. Fare is 1.00 for residents and 70 cents for others, available only on the special train.

Ottawa Santa Fe Chantaune Assembly W. J. Bryan J. W. Leedy Sante Fe Forest Park Topeka Bryan Ottawa Chautauqua Friarx Lone

Lightning Rips Topeka As Heavy Storm Drops 12 Inches

A severe thunderstorm in Topeka Saturday night and Sunday morning dumped 12 inches of rain, with 15 inches overnight and 3 more today. A colored man on Lant street was struck by lightning and killed. Unoccupied Franklin and Duane Avenues house struck, with siding peeled. Wires sparked and fuses melted as the storm raged. Weather observer noted an incipient tornado near the Columbian building.

Topeka Lant Street Huntoon Street Franklin and Duane Avenues Auburndsic Jennings

Tehuantepec Ruined by Earthquake Destruction Reported

Oaxaca dispatch notes ongoing quake shocks and heavy rains halting telegaphic links to the Isthmus. A presidential commission arriving in Tehuantepec found the town of about 15 000 inhabitants completely destroyed with no standing buildings. Residents live in tents as tremors continue and fear rises amid distant volcanic activity.

Oaxaca Mex Tehuantepec Drax Tehuanteper Wehwantepec

Making Cuba a Waste War Brings De population Warning

A World dispatch from Havana reports the western half of Cuba depopulated if war continues. Death rates rise, contagion spreads, and the interior turns to pestilence quarries. Troops suffer fever and dysentery. vaccination is limited. thousands could have been saved by vaccination.

New York Hawans Trocha

Is IT A CIRCUS St Joseph Case Delayed Over License

In St Joseph Missouri on June 31 the criminal case against rate seller W F Cody Buffalo Bill, charged with operating without a license, was continued. Cody pledged to appeal to the highest courts, drawing wide attention as the court decides if he must pay the lease fee for theater content and fees. The Santa Fe Route advertised excursion tickets to Nashville and Knoxville for the exposition.

Textler Cireamed Santa Fe Nashville Tenn Keturh

University of Chicago autopsy society forms brain donation pact

Prof Frederick Starr leads students forming a secret autopsy society at the University of Chicago. They pledge to donate their brains to science after death, along with a brief mental history detailing virtues and vices. The project aims to connect brain tissue with personality traits through careful analysis and a written key.

Autopsy Society Chicago Frederick Starr The University of Chicago

Greatest of all poll politics and party rivals unfolded

The passage debates Republican and Democratic party legacies through historic figures and ministers. It evokes sacred tone and notes that no era lacks notable leaders such as Clark, Parkhurst, Potter, and others, asserting divine providence amid political strife.

Pepublican Party Snd Grant Democratic Party Jefferson Tackson Christan Church Tts Clark Parkhurst Houth

Wanamaker Hosts Christian Endeavor Meet at Carnegie Hall

Rev Dr Francis Clark greeted by 4000 at Carnegie Hall upon return from an 11 month world tour for the Christian Endeavor Society. Wanamaker presided and said the platform is a dock for a good ship, declining to make a political speech. Knights and Daughters of Tators service observed in North Topeka with processions and readings.

New York Francis & Clark Chrisian Endeavor Sotiety Carnegie Hall Staunshiy Sritannie W. L. Amerman New York City Christian Endeavor Union Fair Sox Amerman John Wanamaker Mr. Wanamaker Philadelphia The Knights and Daughters of Tators B Street North Topeka O. G. Mt. & W. Parker Pally Sitia Fast Sixth Street Stati T Kansas Avenue Kanan Avenue North Topeka Hoatreet Sid Dsushtew A.J. Fatey Ialehe DB Wedlford P. W. Barker Gospel Keen Auther Geant Parker Max Wn Core A J. Haky Hdm M E Oden C ‘S Pearliesa Steam Laundry Pobuec

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