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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1897

Page

5

Sedalia Visit Highlights Gilson Asphalt Pavement Test

Jonathan Myers hosts a delegation in Sedalia to inspect Gilson Asphalt Company pavements. State officers and city leaders tour Seventh Street, compare two pavement samples, and endorse the Gilson mix for its durability over lime and sand. The party, including Auditor Morris and Secretary Lifts, expresses cautious support despite local opposition to contractor favoritism and promises to supervise future work.

Uush Exenuitrs Council Wisimide Ily Tute Woo Muah Morris State Treummiey Mettebiner St Lands Moere Kurker Mu Fo Myers Pat Sen Felalin Laney Leeds Weil Fe Eridentie Font Wedid Peri Maulenr Topeke Bangin Begid Mayor Hastain Moon Atver Iris Yong Man Scott Meritof Wink Humery Kansas Offiers Youn Kaw Liste Rice Latete Walterty Bute Slain Tremster Hotlobener Mayer Hastam Wax Catetheon Myers Obio Fourth Streets Silent Company Gilon Company Eeidellv Compierigon and Bourg Mauthaber Mingourt Denet Company Gilson Company Aenin Star Gew Pri Iuet Weir Bastain Glson Campane Santract Gilwon Company Art Miere Eirent Inter Dows

Streets of Europe admire Buffalo asphalt project

Streets of Europe are tall with rock asphalt. Over ten miles of bituminous rock asphalt laid in Buffalo New York by J. Ho Perine general manager of the Gilon Asphaltum company. Myers presented a letter from HT Burtolph assistant city engineer commending the asphalt and testifying to its durability. The carriages went to the depot and the train arrived five minutes later. The executive council left Sedalia with a pleasant impression of the city and hospitality of Mr. Myers. Among the Kanto at Sedalia were Judge Meteker, Judge Humphrey, General Rice, Dr. Bailey, and W. P. Waller, noting many have adopted Sedalia as their home.

Europe Buftalor N.Y J. Ho Perine Gilyon Asphaltum Company Myers HT. Burtolph Fuftalo Bedelia Sedalia Judge Meteker James Humphrey Function City General Rice Fort Scott F. W. Bailey Topeka W. P. Waller Cornell Grove Kantas

Yale Defeats Harvard in Debating Duel

Cambridge, Teace, March 23. Yale defeated Harvard in a closely contested joint debate. The judges awarded Yale the victory after a 20 minute delay. The question debated was whether the United States should adopt a definite gold standard, with Harvard supporting the affirmative. The debaters were B. Mc Dorr for Harvard, Clark for Yale, and Seadinakl for Harvard.

Cambridge Teace Yale Harvard Juve Ito Yate United States Great Britain France Phretatie Akers B. McDorr Clark Harvert Seadinakl

Hawaiian Annexation Efforts Move Ahead in Washington

Hawaii’s representatives Hatch and Smith met Secretary Sherman to present arguments favoring annexation while Sherman declined to discuss the president’s or Sherman’s stance. The situation remains tentative with no firm action yet. Attorney General Smith, in the city weeks, will return to the island next week.

Washington Maron ci Hatch Aod Smith Hawaii Sherman Hatch Smith

Montreal Tremors Alarm City As Seismic Shocks Rage

Montreal felt a severe aftershock at 1 10 this morning lasting twelve seconds. The tremor twice as strong as the previous quake rattled the liv buildings and caused occupants to flee offices including the press and best offices in the city. A series of noises like an explosion accompanied the shock.

Montreal

Amelie Rives Father Named For Nicaraguan Post

Amelie Rives father Col A L River of Virginia reportedly seeks a place on the Nicaraguan commission formed at the last session. He has long directed construction work on the railroad cross the isthmus, Ticnmona, and is connected with Chesapeake and Ohio and other magnates.

Lauren Chesapeake & Ohio Col. A. L Engieren Col Pives Amelie Rives Virginia Isthmus

Real Estate Transfers and Notable Book Advertisement

Real estate transfers filed show Alonzo Heal to Samantha L Mitchell for 160 acres in section 29 and The Topeka Bank to Joab Mulvane for 2000 dollars on Fourth Street Crane's addition. Also a Werner company Chicago book ad touts a Remington illustrated history by General Miles author with Civil War scenes, plains journey, arid region irrigation, and Indian campaigns. L J Worden is in Topeka for the book.

Alonzo Heal Samantha L. Mitchell Orange Topeka Bank Joab Mulvane Fourth Street Crane Genstel Nelson A. Miles Werner Company Chicago Frederic Remington Read Went Becansal Miles Custer Plains California L. J. Worden Topeka Comvasainur

Whisky Price Rise Moves Whisky Men Meeting

Cincinnati March 2 Informal gathering of whisky men resolved to advance the price of spirit to take effect in a few days Notices call all sisters and brothers to attend the National Reserve lodge meeting next Monday evening. One Minute Cough Cure praised for swift relief of grippe with quick action and fewer complications says G W Stansfield Kansas Avenue.

Cincinnati National Reserve Sthauss G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Amy Emily King Wins City Oratorical Contest at Opera House

A youthful crowd filled the Grand Opera House as Miss Emily King of Topeka high school won the city oratorical contest. The event featured lively student yells from Topeka, Lawrence, Ottawa, and Wamego groups, with Ottawa high school principal Prof. W. H. Olin praised for his spirited conduct and the overall program including an orchestral overture and a piano duet. George C. Foster took second place. he was 17 and from Lawrence high school, while King, 18, bested a 17-year-old state university attendee in a closely watched competition.

Faily Topeka High School Topeka High ‘School Kansies City Atudents KCK Lawrence High School Ricka Chicka Ricks Boon High Ottawa Lawrence W. H. Olin Prof. Olin Ottawa High School Prof Heck Lotus Quartette May Detail Beka Ming Fenny King Bhimie Gauwater Ued Stes Das Aha State University Lawrani Lawrener High School Geo. C. Foster Emily King Wilmot

Kansas high school oratorical contest recalls Topeka event

Miss Emily King and other Topeka high school contestants deliver subjects on national issues and American leaders. A six policeman interruption ends the talk with a safe, abrupt pause. The event, held at Library Hall, draws crowds from surrounding towns and features judges led by H. Z. Parsons.

Topeka temperance push seeks county attorney aid

County Attorney Jetmore says he will act if the temperance groups provide verifiable evidence and cover investigation costs. A mass meeting was planned after months of failed attempts by the temperance union to close saloons under Gov. Rodgers and Dr. McCabe. Local officials criticized for inaction as lawlessness grows. the group urged prosecutors to file complaints and enforce the prohibitory law.

Topeka A. K. Rodgers FS. McCabe Tee Jease Shaw M. T. Campbell L. Hinkesley CH. Morrison C. G B. Dalton State ‘Temperance Union F. M. Stull Jetmore Stephens A. H. Vance Vance J. BR. Larimer J. W. Gleed FH. Foster O. M. B. Fonts O. M.D Grink O. MB J. B. Larimer Todeka J. L. Eldridge Blakesley Phce John W. Day W. D. Disbrow T. H. Hain D. D. Doyle F. Ki. Foster P.M. Stahl Journal Aaron Jetmore State Temperance Union

Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Immediate Relief and Cure

A vintage testimonial ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills for hemorrhoids. It quotes Mrs Mo Hinkty of Indianapolis and Major Dean of Columbus, Ohio, praising rapid relief and complete cure after fifteen years of pain. The copy promises immediate inflammation relief and lasting health with continued treatment.

Mo Hinkty Miesiestopl Street Indianapolia Ind Columbus Onlo

Sunday at the Churches and Pastors Listed

A long list of church services and pastors across multiple congregations. Rev G D Uidenspastor speaks at First African Baptist on Sunday with morning and evening sermons. Other churches include United Presbyterian, Occult Church, Called Brethren, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Unitarian, Wesleyan Methodist, and more with varied morning and evening subjects and special meetings all described in brief.

First African Baptist Church Flist Street G. D Mra Edith L. Peake San Pranciteo Thete Meytinen Occult Church of the Mystic Shrine Jackson Street Fourth Street Hammon Mary McKinstry Brethren Church Fonsmes Seventh Twelfth Streets Coblents First Church of Christ, Scientist West Sixth Street Tia Ti Lincoln Post Evenine Co. W. Searing Searing Chris Han Jesus Paul Dr. Boyle Zane’s Hall Seventeenth and Clay First Unitarian Society Unity Church Abram Wyman Vet Hey David ‘Telun Denver Tee Wend Lees Lever Frigswis Church Friends Church Topeka Avenue Tomersrow Thich Jefferson Ty Morrow Wesleyan Methodist Church Third and Jefferson Trees First Baptist Church Ninth Jackson Streets M. I D. D Mornicur Christ Leveen Jornal Mits McDonald Air Cherise van Endeaver Second United Presbyterian Church Huntoon Pole Streets Lee Littlepons Fopeke LB. Allen Guihristm Btoho Te Rancor Jerusalem

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