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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1897

Page

5

LEASE GOES EAST IN DISTRACTED SPEECH FILE

Mrs Lease speaks in Pittsburgh and Atchison about taxation and court rulings. She recalls health improvements and contrasts with anarchist and Bryan platform criticisms while noting a campaign dialogue with Mr Trycults and Mr Atetfeon. The piece covers political climate and plans for letters to a syndicate.

Dyer Ben Trycults Atetfeon Dntalis Atchison Aways Pittsburg Sipreme Chugneey Supreme Court Andrehy Supeeme Willian J. Bryan McKin~ Fey Lee Wi Poneull Dresemeker Omara Shei Tur Mad West Nes Yudke

Slate block moved from quarry in Bethlehem

Bethlehem Pa March 21 The Key rie Staiy company of Chapman's uartes have extracted a slate block. The piece moved at least six inches from its bed, measured 14 feet thick, 14 feet deep and 20 feet wide, containing 14 663 cubic feet. It will yield about 2 127 284 pent or nearly 1 5 tons of slate and will require a porter engine to hoist it from the quarry.

Bethlehem Keyrie Staiy Company Chapman Uartes Erarat Henath LSF Merwe Porter

Carnegie Baby Delivers News of New Daughter

Andrew Cardekia was informed yesterday of the birth of a daughter in his New York home. Carnegie, who has been kept indoors for weeks due to illness, was able to go out today for the first time since his pleurisy attack days ago.

W. M. James Willard James Sprout Kasaan City Ww. W. Mies Tinela Witl Rankin Hinesr J. Willis Gleeda Charles Gleed New York John Campbell Otto Hicks Chicago Robinson St. L Church of Kan Ave Ingana Satubany Mir Ami Moe Gee Indaire Hans H. Beeler Jennie Charters Salina John Mountain Chiccago John Lagerstrom Hot Springs Ark Lulu Cowdry Model Cart Youtka Jose Ri Amas Blanche Joerger Baker Sutertay St. Louis Colorado Jack Newman Fred Gordon Harmony Hall, Jr Geo. M. Noble Ladies Missionary Society of the Flext Congregational Church Mre. Loverall Colivee Taney

Revolution Brewing London Dispatch Rumor in Paris Scandal

A March 11 dispatch from Paris reports rumors of a Vatama scandal affecting national leadership. It speculates on socialist reposition or dissolution of the Republican government, with names mentioned in political lobbies and Palais Borbork Wiel noted.

London Dily Chronicle Paris Purlliks Palais Bor Bork Wiel Sehole

City approves smoke nuisance ban in Kavitas City

City council adopts an ordinance to curb smoke from steam boilers engines and locomotives. Violators face penalties up to $120 pending enforcement by the mayor police department and buildings superintendent starting October 1.

Kavitas City Jalioe

Bloody scene at Great Northern hotel ends with clerk beaten

Chicago report details a public assault at 7 p m as clerk L E B Railey faced a brutal attack from H A Shatford, amid ongoing Bailey Shatford family feuds. The incident followed prior tensions, a breakfast quarrel, and a shopfront confrontation at 1423 Michigan avenue.

Chicago L, Eb, Railey Great Northern H. A. Shatford Shatford Bailey Michigan Avenue Shatfords Halley Mrs. Shatford Ieachet Charwes Ries Shatford Batley Mr. Shatford Emet Worman Lalley

Grain rate cuts eyed for Kansas to gulf ports

Kansas officials report potential grain rate reductions from Kansas to gulf ports could save over 1 million dollars annually. Interstates Morrison hints reductions may reach one half cent per bushel, with Texas opposition and millers pressing for broader applications. Commissioners expect major reductions after the Austin hearing, possibly up to one cent per bushel.

Kansas Gulf Ports William H. Morrison Interstate Commerce Commission State Board of Railroad Corpmrs Howerd Morrison Austin Texas State Board of Railroad Kansas City Chicago State Millers' Association Commission South Campbell Dillard Uies

Prove Is Unconstitutional First Effort to Bust the School Book Law

Senator John E Hessin of Manhattan argues the new school book law contravenes the federal constitution by granting special privileges to individuals and corporations. He says enforcement is unlikely and expects legal action to block the measure, though he declines immediate suits and plans to clarify his stance in days ahead.

John E. Hossain John E. Hessin Manhattan Ity Nis Hessin Kansas Bok

Lewelling to Join State Railroad Board Tomorrow

Ex governor Lewelling will be sworn in as a member of the Kansas state railroad commissioners tomorrow after filing his official bond. He supports an extra legislative session to pass a railroad law, praising the prior legislature for raising a livestock measure and a school text book bill while urging reforms to relieve pools and traffic associations. Chief Clerk Walter L. Holcomb will serve as chief clerk in the state labor office.

Lewelling State Board of Railroad Commissioners Sedgwick County Leweiling Sai Supreme Court Kansas Legistare

Holcomb Named Chief Clerk in Labor Department

In city news Mr Holcomb will assume the duties of chief clerk in the labor department succeeding Charles E Bigelow of Wichita. Holcomb praised for conscientious service under prior commissioners and expected to prove efficient in the role. The Wichita Eagle notes Fort Weinechonk’s remarks on cattle and reforms, while candidates Hart and Stevens seek reform school leadership with gubernatorial endorsement and bipartisan support.

Moner Norrow Holcomb Tabor Todd Mr. Holcomb Charles E. Bigelow Wichits Bird Reform School Hart J. Stevens North Fopeka Stevens Funken Wilson Keith J. G. Waters Tate

Flood Conquers Mississippi Delta Breaks at Bolivar

News from Memphis reports a massive levee break in Bolivar County seven miles south of Perthshire, with multiple crevasses flooding vast areas southward. The Perthshire breach, two other breaks, and rising river levels threaten GreenVille, Helena, Arkansas City, and connected railroad lines as authorities warn of widespread inundation within 48 hours.

Memphis Bolivar Counts Perthshire Break Gunnison Reyedale Perthshire Rogue Phalla Deer Creek Bolivar Washington Counties Yazoo Mississppi Valley Crescent Rosedale Greenvale Gunninot Are Yaxut & Issisatpp Valley Railroad Tast Ville Helena Arkansas City Arkansas

Bonebrake returns to Topeka and southern California links

News notes P I Bonebrake has returned from California where he aided Mrs Bonebrake for her health and will summer there. Several Topeka natives in California prosper in business and politics while others seek work. Ex state Senator Lewin Finch and A B Campbell appear among movers, with reports of illness and shifts in careers. N K A Dante K P ball tonight.

P. I. Bonebrake California Honebrake Munk Los Angeles Charles Ling Hank Topeka Lewin Finch Osage City Hiram Alden San Diego William Burgoyne Secretary of State Bonebrake Charles Donnell A. B. Campbell Indiana Judge Tridiana Dante K. P. Ball

Ingal ls Roast Traced To Winfield Conference Row

The Times reports a feud between Hon John J Ingalls and Dr C C McCabe over remarks attributed to McCabe at the Winfield conference. A Beloit letter denies the claim, while Dr Payne is cited as the source of the critcism. The linKuake accusation is linked to a Times column reference and a Trinidad, Colorado stop.

Fucht John J. Ingalts Skitinite C McCate Methodist Episcopal Church Kent Winfield Times UN Centleman Poe Bishop McCabe W. A. Spencer Lin Kuake C. ¥. Wyne Ohio Wesleyan University MeCabe Ingalls Pasne McCabe Thinessee Beloit Keneas City Toe CC McCabe Payne Winfield The Times Kansas McCabr Incall Senator Ingalls Trinidad Colo Siner Winfold Dr. McCabe Ingalte

Gulf Swallows It

In Galypaton Teas March 31 a Sunday storm caused heavy damage. About twenty five families were forced from their homes as their olives were demolished and the fos on which they stood was swallowed by sea waters. The Susle railroad track along the beach was nearly blocked by the sea. Total damage cannot be estimated.

Galypaton Tes

Resignation of Kansas City transport bureau chief takes effect

A. J. Vanlandingham, commissioner of the transportation bureau, resigned to the bureau's executive committee at a Commercial club meeting last night. The vacancy is to be filled by a successor from St Louis interests as the old bureau dissolved about a month ago. The news also notes a St Louis toy firm assigning assets to a trust company for creditors. A drug ad closes the item, urging One Minute Cough Cure to prevent lung complications.

Kansas City A. J. Vanlandingham The Transportation Bureau Bureau Vartande Ingham St Louis St Louis, Who Are Fant About To Oneaty & Transportation Bureau J. Leeds St. Louis March St Charles Bekiniat Toy and Noten Company Olitent Tha Cits Aes Mivalaippi Valley “Trust Company Lays Wabilitier Aggregate Une G. W. Stansfield Batsas Avenue

Topeka Society Notes New and Visitors in Town

Recent social items from Topeka highlight whist clubs entertained by Mrs. Prank Wear and Mrs. Sproat, visits from Miss Kate Adams from Philadelphia and Miss Grace Colwell of Lawrence, plus upcoming events and millinery openings. Local residents and visitors are noted at gatherings, dances, and parties, with several trips and hostess lists across Topeka and nearby areas.

Kate Adams Philadephia Grace Colwell Lawrence Margaret Bear Wm_ford New York Geo. Crawford Emporia Blanche Bennett Paul Torrington Will Heaskell Red Oak Charles Prather Aeat Aloba Emily Black Tressa Greenwood Lula Fordyce Curti Sisters Kansas Avenue

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