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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1897

Page

3

Palmer Couple Take Villa at Newport Resort

Potter Palmer and wife of Chicago have rented the Arleigh Villa at the Summer Resort in Newport, occupying the Parkview and Bridle avenues area. They plan to arrive mid July and stay through September, hosting social events as they did last season. Julie Grant, daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Fred Grant, is expected to join them again near August.

Potter Palmer Arleigh Chicsay Leorn Parktr Brlhevue Fray Ena Jule Fie Palmers Mise Julie Grant Fred Grant

Pullman Car Case Upholds Negro Passenger Rights

Galveston March 1 The court of appeals affirms the ruling in Prilmon Palace Car Company v. Cait on a ticket for a specific coach. The appellate court holds a rider with a ticket for a separate car does entitle a passenger to similar seating if the Pullman car company assigns seats accordingly.

Pullman Galveston Court of Fit Appeata Tower Court Prilmon Palace Cangany W. Cait Meyer Dinde Garnaines

Cure Nervous Dyspepsia with Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets

A Indianapolis bookkeeper Mr W Sharper writes that nervous dyspepsia plagued him four years and resisted other remedies. He reports Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets cured his symptoms, improved appetite and energy, and he recommends the medicine for stomach weakness. all druggists sell full sized packages.

Bobamgirton AW. Sharpe Indianapalm Ind Stuart Tam Ghantis Fiest Mer St. Indianapilis Stearns

Was his name Quantrell in lawrence history

The Lawrence World recounts Billy Hughes asserting the bandit Quantrill’s name, not Quantrell, emerged from folk history. He recalls Charlie Hart as an innocent home teacher turned gang leader involved in slave theft in Missouri, and explains the name evolution toward Quantrell as an easy shift among frontier settlers.

Lawrences Billy" Hughes Quantrett Hughes Charlie Hart Hart Missouri Foundain Lnd Ifughes Weriginny Bir Hughes

Funeral of Mrs Lantry at Church of Assumption

The funeral of Mrs Mary Lantry wife of Charles J Lantry was held this morning at the Church of the Assumption. An audience of friends attended. The remains were enclosed in a handsome casket and floral offerings were elaborate. The regular church choir sang mass and the cardinal conducted the Catholic service. Attending priests from Abilene and Tora remain assisted. The remains were taken to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin for burial in the family vault with relatives accompanying.

Sire Mary Later- Lantry Charles J. Lantry Church of the Assumption Hicht Father Heyden Father Leary Abilene Hey. O'Connor Toremaine

Powell Claytons Says Yes St Louis March 12 1859

General Powell Clayton of Arkansas arrived in St Louis on his return from Washington. A written humor tag after his name said minister to Mexia. Asked if the rumor was true he replied Yep. He said he believes the president will appoint Tid to succeed General Ransom as minister to Mexico.

St. Louis Powell Clayton Arkansas St. Lewis Washington Clayton Mexia Tid Ransom Biexies

Bank of Commerce Move in Kansas City

Bank of Commerce reports near completion of swap trading Auditorium Property for Journal Building. Terms agreed, pending Dr Woods signature from Hot Springs. Remodeling plans envision first floor demolition into a premier banking and shopping area with Thance On Tenth Street to be closed.

Kansas City Bank of Commerce Woods Hot Spruga Dulldine Tenth Street

Kansas City Park Plan Seeks Forty Acre City Project

Kansas news reports a plan to convert about forty acres on Loomis farm in the southeast of the city into a park with bathing boating skating a base ball and football facilities plus a saltwater bath. The concept envisions Winfileds doctors and specialists serving a health resort with medicinal waters and therapeutic baths attracting visitors from across the country.

Muron Sttcme Loomis Farm Phyxad Clas Geula Springs Winfeht Sunesons Eby Winfield

Blue Rapids Jointists Fined and Jailed in Drouth Crackdown

In Blue Rapids, officials wage a war on questionable joint activity as drought times loom. William Wilhite faces $408 in fines and jail. Woodford Heedy is fined 190 and sent to county jail for selling lager. Frank Fulton owes 100 in fines and faces county time. He was convicted for seven counties and jailed 60 days, then paroled after partial service. Mrs Fulton, unable to pay, is jailed in default.

Blue Rapids Drouth William Wilhite Woodfurd Heedy Frank Fulton Fulton Sevim Gweertior Morrill Our Mate Haar Jal Iir

Petrified Turtles Found Near Carbondale Whimsy

March 1 at Carbondale Samuel Rooks reports unusual quarrying near his farm east of town. Blasts reveal curios including petrified leaves and vines and a startling three foot stone piece with layered Eranite crystal cores. Water-filled black heads noted in nodules.

Samuel Rooks Mir John Nature

Smokes a Duze's Pipe from Duke of Wellington trade

Anthony Illinois a remarkable pipe with a strong history. Bob Gibbon from England met Mr Horton and gifted the meerschaum pipe once owned by the Duke of Wellington. The lineage runs to Comrade Horton via Gibbon’s grandfather and father. The aged pipe remains notably sweet.

Clerk Horton Anthony Wellington Anthony, Maren Il—Ouny Bob Gibbon England Mr Horton Duke of Wellington Mr. Gibbon Horton

Saline County Bonds Declared Strong and Sound

Saline County Treasurer McAdams says most school districts in Saline County carry bonds that are sound and backed by property values. Interest on the Saline county school bonds has never been defaulted, with nine districts carrying small indebtedness and the overall bonded debt diminishing in coming years.

Saline County Salina Snre Saline Unty McAdams Jerk Areas

Saline County Wedding of Carlson and Johnson at Assaria

The marriage of Charles Carlson of Deer Trail, Col., and Elizabeth Johnson of Assaria was held Wednesday evening in Assaria. About 20 friends and relatives attended, with guests from Saline, McPherson, Sandsbore and nearby towns. The bride, a popular young woman, formerly served as postmistress at Assaria.

Charles Carlson Elizabeth Johnson Assaria Salina Falipe Elizabeth J. Johnson Assaris Deer Trail Col Saline McPherson Sands— Bore Salime Enanty Aseuria

Justice Courts at McPherson Battle Authority Conflict

Fragments recount McPherson legal clashes as Justice Burns faces assault with intent to kill charges. Heithecker injures City Marshal Daniels during arrest and later secures bail. county attorney changes, district court notes, and unclear prosecution path amid legal maneuvering.

M McPherson McPherson James McVes Canton Hetbecker Daniels Telbecker Heimarom HW. Burns Er Gah Burns Herd Hettécker Triad Galle Burns Hsibhecker Alex S. Hendry Gane Hendry Burrs

Champion Checker Man Calls Out Real Players

A Leavenworth notice urges a famed checker rival to challenge any top player worldwide, claiming years of strain from playing weak opponents. It mentions a March 12 date and local sponsor R. & Alpin, with a separate Washington report that the National Soldiers' Home board will hold a March special session on reforms following congressional investigation.

Maron Orchre Verlus R. & Alpin Leavenworth The National Soldiers’ Home Washington Franklin ACE

Bansae Jubilee Adjudicated in Hutchinson May

Hutchinson reports rising interest in the Bansae Musical Jubilee to be held in May. Professor Allan H. Spencer of the American Conservatory of Chinese will adjudicate the instrumental department this year and will give two solo recitals on May 18 and May 28.

Hutchinson Allan H. Spencer American Conservatory of Chinese Root Aid Spencer

Railroad Brotherhood Funds Show Deficit in 1894 Record

Terre Haute March 12 forces shift as agitation grows over the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Membership appears under 13,000 active on railroads with 15,000 nonmembers. Grand lodge salaries and expenses exceed receipts for eleven months, highlighting a deficit and calls for investigation amid disputed figures from the Toronto and Harrisburg conventions. Local dispatches report broader railroad activity and equipment orders, while Mexican Central issues orders for engines and cars.

Terre Haute Ind Pecorte Galveston Grand Lodge Toronto G_ S&T F_ W_ Arnold T. V Pmonths Theo Debs Capell E. D. Seller A. Bennett Miss Austermiller Mont Ling Oakley Advise Magazine

Market Report From Daily Grain and Livestock Prices

A detailed market roundup reports quiet corn and dull wheat with slight price moves. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and prices are listed along with representative sales and regional market notes, including Kansas City and Chicago actions and shipping trends.

Ansas City Kanak City Marci Texas Bned Ttareca Sanwa York“S Cogiss

Grain Markets Show Mixed Signals Across America

New York reports show four ports and trading activity with mixed gains and losses. Chicago notes heavy selling and price shifts across wheat, corn, and pork futures as traders react to sparse demand and inventory concerns.

Tate Bate New York Chicago Roblin Rink Henty A Wobinson Sim Trail Pan Lake Shore New York Central Rvat San Santé Weber Com Stemly Scalperan Prin Kansas City Rooke WW. & Co Trenton Duluth Lew Dunbean Formarnad Tetapere Baldwin Liverpe Told Towers Nenad

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