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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1897

Page

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Greece Faces Turbulent War News From Crete to Athens

Paris dispatches report King George of Greece fleeing and a call for change of air while Crete clings to annexation or death. Turkish forces threaten truce talks as battles flare in Candia and Crete. Greece seeks external mediation from France and Britain amid rising tensions and expected military actions.

Paris Athens George Milo Sera Candia Telaed Cedt Cretan London Aihecs Salix Greece Staeiae Aihleter Fox Fowlodla Regaliseey Martin Ae Epirus Yar Marine Conalan- Ain Breid Grek Aemnyiine Webuelitieg Fimpunt Purdie Athene Crete AL Hhapth Cepeursident Tabou le Lew France Ruane Siset Brivain du Figur Um Aval

Arrests Detected in Fors New Case Involving Meritch

Reports indicate Zertuha and Meritch were arrested in Fors New amid fear of a Mavens threat. Antony Barca Pursictwn is noted. detentions occurred at a home tele Gulbed peaterday, guard placed, investigation continues at Da Otis fortress. Further details are unclear but police pursue the Weevler lead related to the African ecaat.

Bettini Antony Barca Syhniris Eles Guaru da Otis

Alnisters Banquet Marks Close of Weekly Meetings

The Topeka Alnisters union plans a June dinner to end its weekly sessions. The gathering will be at St Cok Putelery with plans for a toast to celebrate the First Christian church success and to discuss Rev J.D. Countermine’s attendance and remarks.

Alnisters Topeka Ainsteeter Union Iteanon Sety Moor Aetorweard Chemiata M. F. McKirehan John Wataun Hove Topeka Avenue Slath Seventh Siesta J.D. Countermine

Costa Rica Dispatches Troops to Nicaraguan Boundary

New York May 2 dispatch from Panama reports Costa Rica moving troops to the Nicaraguan frontier as tensions rise. A correspondent cites Zelaya's forces on the border awaiting a boundary decision.

Costa Rica New York The Herald Panama Zelaya Nicaragua

Silver men may vote in Shawnee county GOP primaries

The Shawnee county Republican club met in special session deciding to allow aging Republicans to vote with them in the primaries if they support the ticket. The plan aims for thorough screening and close counting. The club, now listing 20 members, received 150 applications at a Saturday meeting. Officers elected include President A. L. Brooke and Vice Presidents Bradford Miller and J. Tacker with Lt. Heal as secretary and treasurer.

Ehawnes County Republican Club Pesuler ler @tively James B Tacter Lt. Heal Tedostirer Aid AL. Brooke Edwin Scott MC Halman Artine Caprer Wil Vasiesdal Albert Barton A Phillips Pho Lux G. W. Greenwood

Kansas Woman Wins Admission to Harvard Divinity School

Mary Lydia Legrett of Topeka, a western Unitarian preacher, has earned a place at Harvard Divinity School. The 20-year Topeka native previously led Beatrice church activities and taught Sunday school before leaving the Methodist church. Her father was a Baptist minister and Topeka residents have followed her long journey.

Atoston Harvard University Mary Lydia Legrett Topeka Graz Harvard Beatehse Lise Dighton Mass Fide Tomtun Miakive Weely Cambridge Leesett Jett Dipeka Beatrice Ne- Wraske Mint Sundar Schontakt Les Yeortoud Dairy Atlise Liggett

Leavenworth's Controversial Ladies Euchre Scene

In Leavenworth Kansas a weekly paper features a public display of cards and a woman at a poker table, described as part of local hobby journalism. The piece rails at societal women and their leisure, criticizing euchre games and the moral implications for church, virtue, and civic duty.

Leavenworth Kan Itey Hawley Fern Erventional Church Kesbind Leaverworth Tranks China Ellest Bevin Mirst Erminant Society

Labor Union Politics in Victor Convenes to Plan Action

Labor unions from the state meet to discuss independent political action amid recession. A two-member-per-organization committee will draft a plan of action and report at a Denver meeting on May 4. John C. Calderwood, former Mine Workers president, named to head a permanent organization. The convention endorses a platform including land tithe and cooperation with parties.

Victor May Sr Yebleh Denver Sty 4 John C. Calderwood Anon Cripply Creek Setion

Chief Cooks Meet at National Epicurean Society Convention

Delegates from across the United States will gather in New York on May 3 for the Grand meeting of the National Epicurean Society. The organization promotes benevolent cooking arts and includes colleges in New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and Grand Rapids.

New York

Hindoo Lecturer Provokes Riot at Woman's Congress

Ben Francisco May 2 A Hindoo critic calling himself the Hrakmachrin Bab habhishshu denounced Western women as savages at a state women’s congress. The speaker, attired in a turban and flowing robes, attacked the gathering and was escorted from the venue as audience tumult rose and protests escalated.

Ben Francisco Hrakmachrin Babhabhishshu Women's Congress Weat Dessin India Indies Erode Gartner Eeemis Fuor Khe Laloben Bokbabluskshu Weetan Gantener Gratmacharin Pepe Mim Swift Congress Asiali Stanton University Tie In &T

April's Record With Weather Details From Lawrence

Lawrence May 2 report shows April humidity nearly 80 percent, rainfall well below average, cloudiness and wind slightly above usual. Mean temperature 75.5 degrees, high 92 degrees, low 40 degrees. Rainfall 1.96 inches, four month total 7.12 inches, below normal. Two showers, ten days with measurable rain, two entirely clear days.

Lawrence Weitier Apch Tay Sehieh Leleve Laut Ain Qmont

President nominates consuls and postmasters in Weekington

The president today sent to the senate nominations for State Robert N. Patterson of Tennessee to be consul general at Calcutta India and Stanton Sickles of New York to be secretary of legation at Madrid. Kansas postmasters named Jobo 5 Vincent Hutchinson William H Halsinger Cottonwood Falls.

Weekington Senate Robert N. Patterson Tennessee Calcutta India Stanton Sickles New York Madrid Kansas Jobo Vincent Hutchinson Wiliam H. Halsinger Cottonwood Falls

Temperate Men Wanted in City Departments Says Mayor Fellows

Mayor Fellows vows to weed out drinkers from all city departments in a bid to improve efficiency. He cites reports of excessive whisky spending and warns that intoxication will trigger immediate dismissal. The mayor and council back a debt payment rule for city employees.

Mayor Fellows Fellows Wilmarth Fellas’ Attiende Hice Eity

Burlington to Build to Pacific Coast Extension

Reports from Kansas City May 3 say the Burlington will begin work on a projected extension to the Pacific coast. The route would start south of Sheridan, skirt Yellowstone Park, then run west to a junction near Butte and Idaho, with branches to Portland and Puget Sound. The plan dates back before 1831 and carries cautious assurances of execution.

Pacific Coast Yellowstone Park Kansas City Harlington Ita Jting Coed Irie Billings Burlington Sheridan Little Powder River Thengyipa Butse Idaho Brnche Oregon Malley Attelevisation Company Portland Washington Pigsel Sound

Labor Unions Meet in Kansas City on Machinists Issue

Labor Commissioner Lee Johnson attended the Kansas City gathering of machinists unionists as part of a week long discussion. Debates centered on settlement terms for typographical workers and the role of employees in machine shop unions, with printers seeking inclusion. Other voices argued employees should join the machinists union.

Raisins Machiniats’ Union

Proposed cycle track plan to be decided at Topeka meeting

A Topeka bicycle track proposal will be decided at a Wednesday evening meeting in the TA rooms. Committees formed at the annual meeting will report on feasibility, costs, and arrangements for constructing and using the track. If favorably received a citywide Wheelmen rally may be planned to urge support.

Topeka Gartelt Peck TA. A

FAMILY PLEASANTRIES DIVORCE SUIT IN DISTRICT COURT

Mrs demessearius sues for divorce from Jono C Pickens citing extreme cruelty and non support. She alleges he threw a rolling pin or ice at her face and dumped dirty water on her, and showed a revolver. She seeks alimony and support for herself and minor children while earning money running a boarding house.

Kimner

New Minister to Spain Named John Russell Young

Reports indicate President will nominate John Russell Young of Pennsylvania to be minister to Spain and send the nomination to the Senate this week. Young, previously minister to China under Harrison, is expected in Washington soon and recognized for his broad knowledge of European affairs.

Russell Young Pennsylvania Washington John Russell Young Pennayt- Vane Spain Senate Young H ‘Il China Harrison

Tariff Bill Boosts Beer Tax and Revenue Projections

Washington report notes Senate committee clears an additional 50 cent beer tax raising annual revenue by about 17 million dollars. The measure hints at lower lumber and wool rates, tariff changes, and sugar schedule tweaks, with a high stakes pace toward a Tuesday report to finance committees.

Chicago Tribune Washington D.C Senate Aldrich Allison Wotcott Treasury Humber Dingles Pirasvo Susie Jadenie Dingley Come Wilton Hewater Cap Ted It Innes Allo Chisen

Consul General to Mexico Nomination Wrought Pressures

Washington May 3 President faces heavy visitor flow as internal revenue post nominee and consul general to Mexico prospects loom. Northway presents Gen. Robert Sampson. 34 applicants cited. Shenandoah Valley fair invite discussed. Winchester Mason delegation to press invitation response.

Mexico Washinton Nations J.B. Boyd North Garelina Internal Revenue Northway Ohio Robwtho Sampson Arima Buckeye Pirwisl Congress Willams Winchester Mckhintey Winchester Lodge

Jersey fishermen face costly repairs after naval damage

Amid anger along the Jersey coast, fishermen and families repair gear damaged by a naval fleet. They report losses up to 10,000 dollars per boat as deep drafts and a partially heeded Admiral’s request to avoid nets caused harm to boats and nets during the operation, delaying repairs while tides rise.

New York Jersey Sirant Tomb

City considers rail switch through business district

The city council faces a proposal to extend a Rock Island switch from Fourth Street through Jackson and Van Buren alleys across Sixth Street to the Masonic block. The plan to run trains into the wholesale district near the Grand Opera House faces strong protests as residents fear tracks will intrude on homes and retail areas.

Rock Island Fourth Street Jackson and van Buren Sixth Street Masonic Block Grand Opera House Queston

Painless Gentlemen in Topeka for Dental Meeting

The Kansas State Dental Association holds its sixth annual meeting in Topeka with an estimated 40 attendees and more expected. The agenda includes morning committees, afternoon clinics on dental techniques, a free discussion period, and an address by President J P Root ofkinase Die followed by talks on progress in dentistry.

Kansas Topeka Kansas State Centel Afl Peat Dent J.P. Root Kinase Die Kan Hake Lawrence Roenigen Bay Torborrow

Railway mail cranes cause annoyances in Washington

The railway mail service issued two orders to curb abuses in crane handling. One bans damaged or insecure catcher pouches and the other directs railway mail superintendents to instruct postmasters on proper catching pouch handling to prevent loss or damage at cranes and catch stations.

Washington Mbers Railway Mail Service Hisle Amvision Failway

Plumbers Strike Halts Work on Chicago Buildings

About 1,900 plumbers walked out in Chicago pausing work at most active sites. The dispute centers on hiring helpers with the union insisting no more than one helper per shop. By day’s end around 100 journeymen signed a pact, while nonunion recruitment could trigger a broader building trades walkout.

Chicago Building Trades Union

John Hay Reports Credentials at Windsor Castle

London May 1 United States ambassador to the court of St James John Hay and Mrs Hay left London to present credentials at Windsor Castle after a royal reception and a luncheon with the Queen.

John Hay Windsor Castle London United States St. Jum Hay Victoria Winsor Castle Erie Windsor Cal Bern

Whetstone Shortage Alleged at Waterworks Reveals $15,000 Gap

A sensational disclosure in public circles claims John C. Whetstone, waterworks secretary, and Albert F. Emline, a receiver, are under investigation for accounting irregularities. Early reports indicate Whetstone’s shortfall may exceed $15,000 over two years, with Emline a longtime receiver. Both men retain public trust during the inquiry.

Clacinali Mays John C. Whetstone Albert F. Emline Whetione Tonstine Eneline

Leedy Notes Sidewalk Talks Across Kansas City

Government officials observed various sidewalk types in Kansas City during a weekend tour. A council debate focuses on diagonal walks and material durability for statehouse projects. Taxpayers meet at Dr Famillon's parlor on Quincy and Sixth at 6:30. Mineral Water promotes a local tonic at 4 W Eighth Ave.

Dr. Famillon Quincy Sixth M. Brery Pres M. Snattinger Sec

Pittsburg Fire Levels Major Wholesale District

A historic blaze in Pittsburg destroys the great wholesale and retail buildings of T. C. Jenkins Co and Joseph Horns Co, with vast losses across warehouses, grocery firms, and the Duquesne theater. The fire, starting midnight, caused extensive structural collapse and prompted massive insured and uninsured damages, with dozens of firms reporting casualty losses and property values reaching into the millions. Names such as George Atkinson, Mike Groom Thomas, and J. Hail Jr. & Co. appear among casualties and affected businesses.

Thoms C. Jenkins Joseph, Horne & Co Hy Besia Sytvenia Cedaller FI Avenue Sring Acia George Atkinson Pete Miksa Groom Thomas Comomny nJurvds Blin Crike No 7 Engine Company Strick Uefa Michael Daler Camper HY Robert Madaer Neo eorKe Fallige Bricks Beraedt FiNi Jokert Horns & Co Petatt Dry Stovic Ewid Latalle Destiny Iostrinne BA Me Val Tell Fuaie Phipps Iti Aire Huck Toberra Company Liferty Jose J. Hail, Jr. & Co Liberty _ eins Whollante Croceries Oakdale Manufscourtess Company Tiberty Street Harminy Creamery Ennieiny Dikerty Street Pennsylvania Avenue Bull & Gein Sykan Manchester Michael Bwiff & Co Chicas Liberty Street Duquesne Theater Sir Th Tras Cory T. C. Jenkin & Co

They Wanted Work Detroit May Parade

A crowd gathered near Detroit City Hall seeking work rather than charity. About six hundred sixty-nine marchers formed a quiet, orderly line, many described as foreigners, carrying banners demanding employment over relief.

Detroit

Ohio Snow Strains Weather and Damage Reports

Ohio endures heavy snowfall with cold conditions and widespread damage. Snow blanketed the region from Cincinnati to northern counties on March 2 as rivers and tributaries rose, while temperatures stayed low. Rain is forecast, threatening continued disruption and impact on transport and daily life.

Ciheinnatt Otie Mar Considerabia Ohio Atseverdl Boya Mere Aniobaden

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