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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1897

Page

6

Snow's Paper in Trouble Over Delinquent Taxes

Ottawa sheriff used the Ottawa Journal press to levy on the delinquent tax case of B Hy Snow's paper. Sale set for 1 am but bids failed. proceeds under ten days by law. A short ease on the plant held by WF Sheldon grants a ten precedence, with Snow likely to appear soon to settle the tax dispute. Pledge indicates a possible levy on the entire plant.

Ottawa Sheriff Church Ottawa Journal B. Hy. Snow WF Sheldon Terroy Snow Pbeeltt

Salver league endorses Governor Leedy at meeting

At a regular Salver league session in Coffey county the group endorsed Governor Leedy for his veto on the railroad bill, with only one dissenter. Representative from courts Ouleall also praised for voting against the bill in the house. The resolution to back Leedy’s veto was adopted.

Burlington Salver League Dorsing Leedy Harris Ouleall Silver League Coffey County Lesdy

Four Days for Walling Respite Hinted by Kentucky Governor

Cincinnati dispatch reports Governor Bradley announced a four day respite for Walling, as Jackson must hang, and officials seek confessions to clear Walling’s name. The article notes timing of Walling’s death and ongoing efforts to obtain a plea or confession before execution, with Jackson holding Walling’s fate. Also mentions a later note about a farewell concert at Library Hall on Wednesday evening.

Cincinnati Frankfort Bradley Hie Jaxt Walling Jackson Jackyean

New Laundry Mangle Promises Fast, Double-Sided Ironing

Local laundry advertises a new mangle that operates at four sheets or tablecloths per minute. It irons both sides with no wear or tear. View the machine in operation and inspect other laundry services offered.

Chicago

Topeka Society Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

In Topeka society circles a week of events is summarized. The Harmony club hosted a Friday program with Miss Carleton, Miss Campbell and Miss Wetmore among performers. Mrs Whitton attended as a guest. next meetings are planned for April. A separate party celebrated a 20th wedding anniversary with many guests listed, followed by personal social updates including visits to Kansas City, Leavenworth and Denver and notes of guests and entertainments at several homes.

Harmony Club Priday Burabink Will Whitton Ang Elven Pollan Daspe Sey Scharwenks Milton Carretson Caro Penta Scharwenka Anna Campbell Ccc Myrtle J. ©. Hammon Miss Spearman Mlle Martha Prehotb Milo Norton Fy Studder Horn 4G Kuntz Gandy Gruffy Smith Irs. Warner W. Parker de Hammon W. Hammon James Ramsey Hegar Leonard Addison Adams Fortis L. D. Thomas Hot Springs Ark REX H. S. Stover Mss Buzcell Kansas City Arthur Mills Leavenworth David Palmer Wineld Izabel Peck Olle O'livien Modern Literature Chuir Eleanor Wilson Fred Brown Blue Rapeide A. H. Horton Robert Delehay Clara Tilcott van Buren Street Rubert McCandigen Helion RM. Spivey Lincoln Neb A. Zachner Mabel Jafferty Gmlthswake Daisy Long Clo Beattie Clara Reber Marion California Colorado Topeka Maxwell Wichita Dorothy Wilton G. L. McCastin Karens City Thinding Denver W. A. Johnston Mistieorke Staneylt Dean Low Mir G. N McCaslig San Francisco A. Airieh Oimwa Walter Bldefield Irvin Shutt Oakland

County Treasurer Arrested in Jolting De Kalb Case

In Butler Indiana the county treasurer and his deputy were arrested on embezzlement and forgery charges. The treasurer bonded at 22 and eventually turned the office over to his successor after reportedly being $12,000 short. This marks the seventh ex officer implicated in De Kalb county crook edness with more arrests anticipated.

Butler Ind Missom de Kalb Itan Lst

Baptists to Meet in Topeka March 16 Rally and Conference

Kansas Baptists plan a grand Topeka gathering at First Baptist Church starting March 10 to raise funds toward the $480,100 debt of the American Baptist Missionary Union and the American Baptist Home Missionary Society. Delegates from across the state will discuss systematic benevolence and financial stewardship under leaders J. N. Clark and N. B. Ruhden with a full program of devotional services, sermons, and lectures.

Topeka Baptists of Kansas First Bapettat Missionary Union Home Missionary Society the Gospel Church

Tornado Card Mystery Towers Over St Louis Clerk

A St Louis railway clerk, tied to a small arsenal in his clothes, seeks a man linked to a tornado advert. Cards from the May 27 disaster scattered through the tornado zone. The wife shielding belongings as the home survived the night, while the husband returns to work and faces the unfolding eerie omen.

St. Louis Ble Dizaster Ale¢in Reilar

Escape From the Ice Floe Off Sagina w Bay

Mariners rescued as ice broke apart in Sagina bay with three flows drifting toward Lone Tree and Milson islands. Reports say nearly all men were saved though three Bay City fishermen were drifted into the lake. Also notes a farewell concert by W. M. Leth at Library Hall on March 17, 1807.

Sebwain, Mich Marek Sag- Inaw Bay Lone ‘Tree Milson Islands iManda Bay City W. M. Leth Library Hall

North Topeka notices and local greetings reel through town

In North Topeka Dr A C Davis is ill and J P Davis of Hort visits. Alse Shirley and Miss Myrtle Foot visit, while Mr Davis expected home from New York Monday. The Orpheus Mandolin Club plays for Masonic entertainment next Wednesday night. New Bakery ads tout bread and a sale of ladies shoes. Local church plans and pastors’ sermons are listed, with choir and Sunday school events noted. Farewell concert announced for W H Levi on March 1.

A.C. Davis J.P. Davis Hort Alosea Shirley Grantville Waa Kansas W. R. Phillips Silver Lake Florida Orpheus’ Mandolin Club Masonic North Side City Park Kimball Printing Co Kansas Avenue Button Congress C.D North Topeka Charles Curtis Washington, D Curtis A. G. Alderman Resta North Christian Church Dandy Second Presbyterian Church J. Glendening Dr Tayior ET. Chandler G. W. Miner Wanngo Miner Church of the Good Shepherd E'Elovk van’ Luer The Baptist Church Hoy .W. B. Hutchinson Seonand Presbyterian James Campbell Campbell Jen Collins Plymouth Rock David Bre. Collins North Congregational Church Christ Jesus Sabbath School Junior C Iti

Mandarin at Grand Opera House Delights Topeka Audiences

Topeka theatergoers see the lntent light opera The Mandarin by DeKaven Smith at the Grand Opera House tonight. The plot centers on a Chinese man disguising as Fan Tan to avoid execution after counting thirteen wives. the twist unfolds as Fan Tan is mistaken for the disguised mandarin. The Moore Livingston company closes a successful Crawford Opera House run tonight and the Crawford will open a new week of attractions Monday with Kathleen Mavourneen and Maid of Arran.

Topeka DeKaven & Smith Pris Fan ‘Tan Fan Tan Jesuo Moore - Livingston Crawford Opera House Kathleen Miauvour Neen Craxford Opera House Graham Early Company

A Prize Ring Murder in Cheyenne

A sparring match between Privates Cillie and OShay of the Eighth U S infantry in Cheyenne ends in death when OShay’s blow breaks Collie’s neck. OShay is in custody awaiting trial for murder in U S court. Kansas news notes speculation on territorial acquisitions and a law firm formed by Bradford Craig Kellogg with mentions of local arrests amid confusing reports from Topeka and Wichita.

Cheyenne Wyo Cillie O'Shay Eighth United States Infantry Collie United States Court Kansas Oklahoma Iwaten Bradfort Topeka Crafg Wichita Fred Kellogg Amporia Bradford, Craig & Kellogg Lly United States Bradford Jullets

Miners Strike Hits Huntinedun Pa With Wage Dispute

About 300 miners in Huntinedun Pennsylvania walk out over coal wages and yardage rates. Mine owners say current pay rates are insufficient and have halted delivery, forcing a strike across several mines.

Coal Minera Huntinedun Duiley

Our Warships Not So Bad Under Normal Service

The Navy reports reassure after captain accounts show cruisers like the San Francisco and New York performing above trial speeds under regular service conditions. Medical and mechanical faults are not blamed, as ships operated for hours at sea with standard crews and no artificial prep.

Washington Bavy Department San Francisco Mediterranean Selfridge Sehley New York Hampton Roads Unai

Lamoreaux to Go in Land Office Shakeup

Washington March 12 a sensational order repudiating acts of the general land office the lake front case and suggesting the immediate dismissal of Silas W Lamoreaux Wisconsin commissioner of the general land office was signed by Secretary of the Interior Ellsworth The order directs all proceedings after the filing to locate McKee scrip on the Lake Front be rescinded and annulled and offers a new trial before the new commissioner to be appointed within 30 days after notice to all parties.

Washington General Land Chicazo Lake Front Silas W. Larmoreaux Wisconsin General Land Office Secretary of the Interior Eillsstodus McKee Scrip Lake Front

Nomination Doubtful as Five Absences Hurt Election

Frankfort Kentucky March 1 Godfrey Muster was today nominated for two state senator in the Republican caucus. There were five absentees. His election is considered in doubt, as all five absentees will be required for election.

Frankfort Godfrey Muster Twltet

Women Seek Overseas Diplomatic Posts in 19th Century Quasi-Notes

Miss Marilla Ricker of New Hampshire and Miss Cura C Weed of Muscatine Iowa seek ministerial postings abroad. Ricker, first woman admitted to practice law in New England, is described as a tall, strong-voiced 40-year-old, with a masculine air. Weed is noted as a bright capable woman with prior state government appointments. The piece references Mrs J Ellen Poster's push for her husband to be governor of New Mexico and notes female influence at the White House.

Miss Ricker Weed Colombia Washingoc Marilla Ricker New Hampshire Republic of Coturtla Cura C. Weed Muscantine Washington Perteer Belva Lockwood New England Mira Weed Iowa J. Ellen Poster Laws White House New Mexico Republican Party

Beefsteak fetches fancy prices in wild Alaska mining camp

Tacoma reports Circle City Alaska receives its first beefsteak a ten pound Thor beef piece from Forty Mile Creek traveled 250 miles with Thomas O Brien. The steak drew crowds and sparked a bidding rush from $5 to $35 per pound before tickets were sold for a hospital relief drawing.

Circle City Alaska Tacoma Forty Mile Creek Thomas O'Brien O' Brien Bishop Howet Cheterley

Epidemic of epidemics reported in Mexico and nationwide

A Mexico City special reports Mexico facing multiple epidemics. Star fever in Jalapa, typhoid fever outbreaks, yellow fever predicted along coasts, with coastal cities noting almitic ailments and doctors urging sanitary measures. Separate notices mention a farewell benefit concert at Library Hall and free button sewing by Peerless Steam Laundries.

Mexico Denver Col Republic of Mexico Jalapa Vera Cruz

Munyon's Cure Queened As Medical Luminary

An article extols Professor Munyon as a leading medical authority praising his remedies. It claims Munyon's Rheumatic Cure and Dyspepsia Cure cure a wide range of ailments and notes his preparations are sold in drug stores for 25 cents. Free medical advice is offered by the Philadelphia firm.

Anv Essor J Munyor Munyun Iits Munyon Alunyon Phliadelphi

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