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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1897

Page

7

Fourth Sin ual DInner at Woman's University Club Dinner

New York May 2 at the fourth sin ual dinner of the graduates of the Woman's Leagues of New York University the Mycel Savoy ballroom was decorated in American bean tss and purple. Mary Pettus president of the Momnpe association presided with McCrack ey Depew and others. The University Glee and Mandolin club performed between speakers. Mrs Munn and Dean Whshey spoke on women's progress and suffrage. The event featured a long, dramatic reading and quoted lines urging prohibition and personal restraint amid lively toast and reminiscence.

New York New York University University Euter Bilas Fenletia Mary Pettus Chanestier MacCrackey Felon Chaunesy M Depew Stink Pauling Jonas Munn H Hermann Profseer Russell Dormiter Jett Dha Munn Clarence Wshiey Stra Mactracken George Alczanier Mire Mowhiaver David Banks Mira Avhivy Dwdee

Austrian Scientist Debunks Rainmaker Experiments

An Austrian scientist reports on a U.S. program by United States Quimul Stephan at Acna bere, testing preventive measures against storm creation. The study describes funneling winds from mountain summits, sheltering observers, and staged trials that gradually reduced cloud formation, claiming the method prevented destructive rain.

Washington Mas Gual Franhise United States Quimul Stephan Acnabere Tenunea Lodits Penitient Cam Rmundine & Territory Bach Gil

Elks Ballet at Grand Theater Promises Amusing Evenings

The Topeka Elks plan a ballet divertissement featuring Hiilee Taylor underWi Haskell. Principal dancers include Charlie Holliday and W A Smith with costumes and rehearsals described. A stage rehearsal occurred yesterday and a full dress run is set for tomorrow night. Advance seats go on sale at Snow's drug store tomorrow morning.

Hiilee Taylor Wi Haskell Topeka Elke Chariie Holiday Pairk Srtt Charlie Holliday W. A. Smith HF Bird Benisthe Po. Chase TO. Elliott Tokn McMents George Woeener Wit Hisskel Snow Deus

Memorial Meeting Honors Judge N C McFarland

Shawnee county bar held a memorial in the district court room this morning for Judge N C McFarland. Judge John W Day spoke on his thoughtful temperament, fairness, and long service, noting opposition to shams and pretenses in the profession. The tribute, read by James A Troutman, praised his honesty, patriotism, and influence on state legal life. A committee including J G Slonteker and others prepared the memorial.

Shawnee N.C. McFarland Cobet John W. Day Judge McFarland James Ay Truutsian Windee McPalian Pasiomes Atheys J. G. Slonteker W. FP. Doothitt John Martin James A. Troutman

Stockholders Liability: Judge Foster Decision on Subscriptions

A New York Court of Appeals ruling by Judge Foster addresses creditor and stockholder liability in a defunct corporation case. The decision, stemming from New York Life Insurance Co. versus eight stockholders of Wyandotte Loan & Trust Co., holds that severable liability exists for each stockholder for unpaid subscriptions, and that creditors may proceed against any stockholder individually while preserving remedies for others. The demurrers by the defendants were overruled, allowing the suit to continue.

Pyster United States Carl Ehig New York Gilley

Tom Johnson for Governor in Cleveland May denounced

A local notice in Cleveland on May 3 declares Thomas L. Johnson as the Democratic candidate for governor. His lieutenants are already active, with John H. McLean of Cincinnati listed as his only opponent thus far.

Tom Johnson Cleveland Thomas L. Johnson Nathan John H Mclean Clicin

Special Rates For Local Meetings Announced

The following meetings offer wide reduced rates authorized by local associations. Templar in Junction City May 14 15 Knights of Pled Withita begin May 1 in Hutchinson Kansas Musical Tributes in Hutchinson May 34. Tickets at one way five the round trip not now cheap but sold to support Peckess Steam Laundry at 114 West 3rd.

Ae Templar Junction Cir United Commercial Ae Leivenworth Knights of Reed Kansas Hutchingon Pate West

American fleet to guard Turkish-Greek crisis in the Levant

The United States sails a small but capable Mediterranean squadron under Admiral Selfridge to protect American interests amid the Turco-Grecian dispute. The unarmored cruisers carry 6 inch guns, with potential for land support, while diplomats weigh asylum rights and the safety of Armenian Christians as policy stays neutral.

Svoid United States Kno Mediterranean Thomas O. Selfridge Subor Selfridge Minneapolis Wadleigh Ender Cincinnati Raleigh Mereine Tervell Constantinople Atlantic Turkey Washington Francé England Porte Golden Horn Dardanelles Jous F. Wioversy

Consul at Cairo Thomas Harrison Named U S Diplomatic Agent

Thomas G Harrison of Philadelphia named to head the US diplomatic mission in Egypt. A wealthy manufacturer and longtime leader of the Manufacturing Chemists Association he is a Loyal Legion figure with deep ties to Philadelphia clubs. Born 183? Harrison served as paymaster in the Civil War and later donated his pay to the Loyal Legion museum.

Thomas G. Harrison Thewis Harrison Philadelphia United States Egypt Cairo The Nile Khe Thomas Bernt Cheops Manufacturing Chemists’ Association of the Loyal Legion Siior Union League Tuxedo Burrison United States Avy Federal Army War Library and Museum of the

William A Jones Named New Commissioner of Indian Affairs

William A Jones, a Wisconsin legislator and Mineral Point businessman born in Wales, is named commissioner of Indian affairs. He has served as mayor of Mineral Point and state representative, with a farming stake and zinc company role. A portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence sold in London for 11 560, tracing notable art value.

New Commission Astaire William A. Jones Indian Affairs Wisconsin Mintral Point Wales Atl Jones America Wivcorsin State Normal School Schoola of Mineral Point Tuwa County Mineral Point Zinc Company National Miner Point Sarah A. Ansley Smith London

North Topeka notes crowd local events and incidents

North Topeka column records visitors, illnesses, and civic notes. Names include Dr Myers of Grantville, Miss Gussie Pilley, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Paramore, and others. Attends church, funerals, visits in Kansas and Salt Lake City, with arrests for public drunkenness and a patrol wagon incident on Gordon Street.

Kimball Printing Co Kansas Avenue RE. B. Robinson Mencken North Side Vincent John Nussheck Jackson Street Or. Myer Grantville Steste Central Avenue A. J. Berry Prairie Hideo B.A. Gliner Seramot J. C. Cromwell Silver Lake Fd Thomas Silver Lake Spent Yesterday With His Mother, Mrs. Thomas of Montroe Street Heywood Gussie Pilley Madison Street Ethel Smith Kansas City Fred Morns William Green & Sons John Green Alfred Parit Ethel Mdrth Galveston Tex C. H. Leep Reform School Misa Bertha Stewart Post Office Monroe Street L. J. Swan Kingfisher O. T Church of the Good Shepherd Swan J. J. Stanley Atta North Morlel Meat Co California E. B. Miller Asylum Miller Lane County John Morse Philora Salt Lake City Mr Morse Mr. J. & Morse Grandpa Morse W. H. Paramore Paramore Ed Owens Rock Island North Topeka Bradbury Pleasant Hitec Owens Bright O'¢Lock Prairie Home , Cemetery Fairview

School boys capture six young coyotes on the avenue

A fragmentary item reports six young coyotes seized by a school group and later brought home. They attempt to dispose of the animals to local merchants along the avenue. One boy sold a rabbit to his grandmother who, being hard of hearing, believes rabbit grease is a remedy.

Baseball Saturday in Cleveland and Philadelphia

Fragmented box score notes show teams Cleveland and Philadelphia with pitchers and batters named imperfectly. Mentions Louisville with unclear score lines and battery pairings, leaving a partial snapshot of a Saturday baseball schedule.

Bids Sought for Domestic Science Hall at Kansas State College

Sealed bids due May 1 1897 to Regent J N Limbecker Manhattan Kansas for a Domestic Science Hall at Kansas State Agricultural College estimated at 13000 dollars. Projects include mason carpentry finishing plaster painter and carpenter contracts with plan viewing at Prof J D Waiters office. Board reserves right to reject all bids.

Regent J. N. Limbecker Manhattan Kansas Kansas State Agricultural College Siam Plas Turer J. D. Waiters Agricultural College Board of Regents Llanhatten Dureates If Board of Regents Aie

Bristow Appoints a Relative as Chief Clerk

Washington May 1 P S Bristow the newly appointed chief clerk of the fourth assistant portmester sentral assumed the duties of his office Saturday.

City Council to Discuss Disposal of Opfal Question

The city council meets tonight to decide how to handle the dump problem. High water damaged equipment and ongoing costs have troubled residents. If a solution is not funded, the cable across the river may be moved or anchored on the north bank. Edwards & Parker and Gasey Cham berlain's Pain relief products are mentioned in the damaged text.

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