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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1897

Page

6

Republican primary set to nominate city officials in Crawford County

The Mills-Adams Co reports a Republican primary on March 3 from 2 PM to 7 PM under the Crawford County system. Voters choose a mayor, clerk, city attorney, city treasurer, and ward councilmen with two polling places per ward along with education board and constable candidates.

Crawford County John McKinney Jackson Street Kansas Avenue Eastman Gordon Street Topeka W. E. Stewart

California wine industry shrinks as vintage yields drop

March 12 report shows California sweet wine production down 50 percent from last season. Tax and freight costs hinder shipping. vintners face higher costs to fortify their products. Listings include sherry and muscat saloons, generics and brandy from distilleries, along with Bucklen’s Arnica, advertised as the best cure all.

Ban Pranciacs Seyventh Au-gust Horsport Walions Muscat Walloon

Ex-President Cleveland Arrives at Hatters Feels Confident

Norfal Wa March 12 Ex President Grover Cleveland arrives at Hatters. He informs his wife he is safe and intends to stay a while then travel south. Rheumatism cured claims with a tonic bottle promotion. House votes to discharge most employes except specified officers. Local political note praises John L. Guy for justice of the peace re election. Jewel watches advertised at Kansas Avenue.

Hatteras Norfal Grover Cleveland Hatters Princeton N. J Justice of the Grover Jefferson County Shawnee County North Topeka John L. Guy Office of Justice of the Peace Bedon Tromard Topels State Journal Eecey Ebae

Social whirl in Topeka as society guests gather

Recent Topeka society items describe Miss Theresa Ressington hosting forty ladies at a sprightly afternoon, with guests Isabel Peck and Miss Mulvane among those entertained. The column notes several small gatherings, card parties, and teas, featuring Topeka dignitaries, visiting guests, and local clubs, plus a wedding at the German Evangelical church and plans for future entertainments around town.

Theresa Ressington Isabel Peck Mabel Foucht Marnie Ertlinger Calla Witt Greele Norris Florence van Tassel Saure Downing Lillian Hatfield Nellie Neville Vera Clauser Dottle Houshtelling Hiram Barker George Barry Howard Packer Ray Wardall Merle King Bert Garvin John Buchanan Glen Hatfield George ‘Thacher Otto Keine Max Wardell Margaret Mulvane Pearl Powleson Myrtle Tetmore Miss Mulvane Miss Jemmore Arlie Ewart Ollie O'Brien Virgiline Mulvane Lou Bronsim Edward McBride Julius Weidlins Frank Bennett Willard Scott J. E. Morgan HS. Morgan May Coulter Theo. Stichenbacker ML Plank George Parsons George Comstock Bert Coult Rickenbacher Franke Plagi Frank Bailey Claude Coulter Clyde Herstead Foster Rickenbacher Lillian Wuerth Henry Hock German Evangelical Church John Wuerth Wylde Ste Lena Werth Sac Werth Leavenworth

Brothers Banning Pursue Chicago Mayoral Race

The Chicago mayoral field includes brothers Thomas and Ephraim Banning, rival Republicans with a united platform. Both sit in the same firm, share routines, and vow to enforce law against vice if either is elected. Their unlikely alliance aims to present a unified Christlike plan for a quieter city.

Chicago Swift Banning Thomas Ephraim Brothers Banning McDonough County Ills Huma Shool Thomas A. Banning Ephrain Banning Partnership &Nd Thitedath Thirtyfourth McKinley Na Hon Astgew

Eulinda and George The Porter and a Shifting Heart

Eulinda confesses to love for George while calling him fickle and refined, as she weighs how appearance and manners affect her devotion. The dialogue explores how women justify affectionate fixation on a partner, balancing charm, flaws, and inner certainty in a dated social tone. The piece blends humor with a candid look at romantic ideals and social performance.

Eulinds Gaweo Cronda George Eulinda Dolly Ulinds Hulinds Dean Stan Grant Crane New York Journal

The Revenge of Years and the Whale's Triumph

A surreal item depicts a whale spouting in triumph as a character named Jondb responds with defiance. The scene shifts to coarse banter about hats and advertising, ending with a Cincinnati Enquirer frame about hats marked down from 44 cents to 4.11 dollars in a shop window.

Jondb Walt Cincinnati Rnquirer

Warship Poster Frantic Commander Finds Loss at Sea

In a clipped New York press tone a naval commander rushes to the dry deck crying that the newly finished warship has fallen overboard and ends in a sobbing, baffled relief as critics question the poster art and its origin.

New York

New Store New Goods New Prices

Chicago March 12 The English government is rumored to negotiate for beef supplies with Armour & Co and other firms including Cudahys and N I Fairbank for the British army. Armour asserts no new contracts were made locally and that orders come through the London office by cable with no new advices.

Chicago New York Armour & Co Cudahys N. I. Fairbank London Cable

Stole Two Teeth by Portland Thugs From Diamonded Woman

Mrs Calvin of Portland arrived with two diamonds set in her front teeth. While alone at her sister's home, two men posed as plumbers, rendered her unconscious with a handkerchief, and forcibly removed a tooth to steal the diamonds. The incident occurred last Monday afternoon at 632 Kansas avenue.

Portland Calvin San Francisco Mrs. Calvin

Wheat Market Shifts Amid Rainy Trade and News

Chicago reports mixed wheat trading with a 144d drop and later partial recoveries. Early gains from bull sentiment faded as reports from Maio Indiana and Kansas suggest improving conditions. USDA-like figures show Minneapolis receipts and shipments with weather concerns and northern crop expectations shaping prices.

Logan Chicago Maio Indiana Kansas Minneapolis Duluth St. Louis St Paul

Market News Report Wheat Corn and Provisions Mixed Abroad

Four ports cleared equal to 125000 wheat with moderate milling and export demand. sea board outlook hinges on Crete news. Corn and oats held firm on better commission. receipts light and 125 car estimated for tomorrow. Cash cart strong. No 3 at 21s. Provisions very strong with higher demand and steady packer buying amid rising hog estimates of 13000 for tomorrow.

Sea Board Crete Trong Watsht

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