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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1897

Page

8

Reverend Krum Defends Shakespearean Authorship Verdict

Rev Dr Krum spoke to Bethany College students defending Shakespearean authorship against Bacon claims. He argued Stratford birth, father as a gentleman, and the author’s education prove Shakespeare wrote the plays and poems. He attacked the idea of a forged literary career and dismissed alleged misjudgments as misreads.

Krum Metheny College William Mason Bethany College Krurm Millepaugh Ole Youns Stratford On Avon Shakespeare Artoc Wellner Rome Pontine

Steamer Clive Brings Italian Immigrants to New York

March 3 report notes the steamer Clive arriving from Na Dier Depuzbt with 119 Italian stevedore passengers, the largest group landed at this port this season. Also contains ads for California Repress daily service via Santa Fe, Topeka departure times, laundry services, and Rock Island Route travel advice.

New York Clive Na~ Dier California Pullman Palace Teaves Topeka

Judges and Clerks Named for City Election in Progress

Commissioner L.7. Yount released the list of judges and clerks for the upcoming city election. The announced roster spans four wards with multiple precincts, listing clerks and judges by precinct and block location, highlighting involvement of Populists within the boards.

Hiections L Yount

Tom Wilkerson Released on County Commissioners Order

Tom Wilkerson was released from the county to today on to order of the Leura of county commissioners. In his application of pardon he stated he had promise of a plea on April 1. The Goats of his repastation and amounts over $0 are noted. Wilkerson plea XIEies iaiier in the district court of Paieuary.

Tom Wilkerson Lo Jhal Wilkerson Nikos Wikersen District Court of Paieuary

Texas Big Berry Crop Promises Largest Yet

A dispatch from Alvin Texas reports the 1897 strawberry crop may be the largest in Texas history as carloads are shipped north. Local rail inquiry offers Texas coast information and homeseekers inducements. Excursions in March and April. Mineral Water promoted as finest to the west.

Texas Chicago Tribune Alvin Tex Texas Coast

Ingalls Defends Ethics vs McCabe in Breezy Open Letter

John J. Ingalls replies to Bishop McCabe defending his Carson prize ring reporting. He says his political career is at an end, rejects accusations of bribery or disloyalty, and asserts he wrote truthfully with independence as a private citizen. He contrasts his conduct with alleged hubris at the Winfield conference and asserts no sale of opinions.

Leavenworth Times John J. Ingslis Bishop McCabe Kansas City Trinida San Francisco McCabe John J. Ingalls Togo Loti New York Journal Congress Methodist Church Tai Toahy Senate Kansas Herard Jyccrum Carson Christ Palestine Kanews Carton Fite Simmons Caran Winfield

Castoria Enduring Remedy Promises Gentle Care

A nostalgic note traces Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood. The text highlights familiar usage across generations, emphasizing comfort and routine associated with the product. No other entities or dates are provided.

Ex-Jaller Hopkins Buys Local Restaurant Amid City Notes

A jumble of town reports notes Ex-Jaller A. W. Hopkins purchasing a restaurant while other items mention Santa Fe and Topeka affairs. District Judge Foster stationed in Kunwarus Aton, and various civic, legal, and social notices fill the page with appointments, meetings, and local incidents.

A. W. Hopkins United Stat District Foster Kunwarus Aton Colorado Aes Sunta Fe J. D. Mounteine First Presbyterian Leorat Che Topeka Boyle McNull State House Henry B W. Starr Bt Joe Santa Fe Topeka Equal Suffrage Association Columbian Woestminster Presbyterian Church Frank Clark Atexteo Ned Osborn State Bank Brehen Sixth Willmore Fourth Witch Pytor Ha Conkling Hives Chandler C. T GaGehuers Tethany College Martin Mobler State Mh of Agriculture Our Weeks Vish Osborn Ikan Weers Te Atherton Ime Ruasetl Connetlion Timex Nuto Ele Henry Steele Peter Gish Hine Judesacer Feed Ellis Ed Jones Prucesnet North Stina Avenue Distret J. J. Ryan State Auditor's Ofice St. Paul Osage Mission Elza John G. Ite Wagen Yesterding Mee Hostig Heivenald Serceant Donavan Jalen Jones Nient Owen Jutier Uagetorei Verites Frank Forrest Sargeant-At T Ie Puwilay W. E Thompson Lncastier O. L. Atherton Marenat Kansas Chicagu Bexty-Second Street Peka Harry Grome Magy Eidre Growe Cnicat Keampton Waller Stuart Hanement Noor

Auditorium unity drives city auditorium plan petition

A Latin era style letter from MATHEW F. GAMBOWSKI as president urges united support for a Russian-American LeagueUnani mous auditorium project. He notes invitations to March meeting and warns on possible construction delays, expressing confidence in a chorus of organizations backing the plan for Topeka.

Brigham Thas Thte Mmy Tearett Lebwlf Topeka German-Buschans American League Mathew F. Gambowski

Santa Fe Train Links Vast Travel Across States

The Santa Fe system advertises extensive routes spanning fourteen states and territories with about 14 000 miles of track. It promises easy access to health and pleasure resorts in mountains or by the sea in any season, connecting major centers such as Chicago St Louis Kansas City Denver El Paso Galveston Los Angeles and San Francisco. Nora Dance XP nails tonight.

Santa Fe Chicago St. Leuis Kansas City Denver el Worth Galveston Los Angeles San Francisco

Railroads Push Plan for Statewide Freight Rate Schedule

Commissioner Dillard and Governor Leedy question the offer while railroads press a pro proposal to a state railroad board. They seek a conference of traffic managers and shippers to draft a schedule the board would promulgate as the law. The dispute centers on authority and the fear of premature publicity, with Lewelling set to join the board and Hurd presenting the plan on behalf of the railroads.

State Board of Railroad Commissioners Decta United States Supreme Court la Sherdombissours Cmse Chicago Lowe Wos Mr Lewelling Dillard Campbell Bir Lewelling Hurd Lowe Hrd Supreme Court of the United States Hirrd Sr Lewelling Lendswall Ule Republican Board Torey

A Delighted Boy and a Caring Mentor in Topeka

In Topeka Major Thnan guides his blind boy Robert on streets for four years, aiding his independence. After early blindness from infancy and limited hope, a new treatment with Prof Sanus began six months ago using eye medicine and protective care, yielding marked improvement and vision now.

Topeka Major Thnan Robert Christ's Hospital Prof Sanus Besun ix Heinze Hiobert Payone

Question Over Special Session Looms in Legislature

The speaker asks when a special session will be called while noting no demand for one. He states the decision rests with the people and their desire for the legislature to act on rates and payments.

Woman Lion Tamer Attacks Manager in Omaha Crowd

Lyons the Spaniard lion trainer faced a violent outburst as she assaulted her manager Frank Hall during a morning show in Omaha. She accused him of stealing her money, threatened to release her sons, and turned on police who intervened but were repelled, leaving her in control.

Omaha Neb Angle Lyons Hons Frank Hall Hall Nin Mall

Bradley Martins Departure Sparks Witty London Commentary

London chatter centers on the Bradley Martins plan to return from Scotland in June. The Globe quips about a mistaken view of the pound and the queen’s reaction, while other papers call the news delicate to present to the queen. A broad, fictional web surrounds the Martins’ movements.

London Bradley Martins Globe Bradley England Scotland

Will Keep Gov Smith as Leavenworth Chief, Board Decides

Washington and Danville report that the board of managers of soldiers homes favors keeping General A J Smith as Leavenworth superintendent but contemplates jurisdiction change. A move to transfer him to California was discussed to ease friction and vindicate him from charges. The decision rests with the Danville meeting next month.

Board of Soldiers’ Home Managers Washington Board of Managers Soldiers' Homes Fort Leavenworth A. J. Smith Leavenworth National Home California General Smith Bir Mede Nesth Danville Leaven- Worth National Board of Mangers

Local Notes and Social News From Town

Residents visit relatives and recoveries noted as Jesse Kistler shows improvement while Rebekah lodge attendance grows. Church events shift schedule for a meeting, operetta rehearsals proceed, and club activities include Poe readings and a basket social with neighbors urged to attend. A tree accident injures Representative A L Brooke but no serious harm. Grandparents’ visit, vacations planned, and classroom staff schedules appear in community roundup.

Kimball Pree Rancas Avenue George Rebekah Iadze Church of the Geohepherd Fred Hes Monroe S.A. Mitchell Munday Nathmai Cicy Donald Paramore Sunda Second Presbyterian Church Swift Wits Arrold Jackson Street Mire FP Bowen

Air Ships Dangers Geese Over Atchison Quarternight

Wild geese traced high over Atchison in distress with circling flights and cries. Citizens witnessed the scene and believed they had collided with a large air alloy near Topeka, wandering until dusk and landing in a pond. Card of thanks notes express gratitude for support during the wife’s illness.

Atchison Quatertay Hon Topeka

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