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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1897

Page

2

Discordant Musicians Meet at National League Convention

The Federation SMunmians, yesterday shut out at the National League of Musicians convention, secured a restraining order from Judge Storer to prevent readmission of federation delegates. President Hremer declared the convention adjourned as federationists crowded the hall. Vic President George MachMintin chaired after officials were chosen.

Kardar City Smunmians National League of Musicians Storer Federation Drlegares Leaguere Dbugentiin Hremer Kent Vic George Machmintin Federation Temperits Sergeent-Atartis Feterarion Leagur

Reformers Gather Fifth Conference for Good City Government

In Louisville on May 6 leaders of reform movements from major city offices converge for the Fifth Conference for Good City Government. Mayor Todd will welcome the delegation and President James Crater will address the assembly. Speakers include Franklin Mangh of Kingston ex mayor Solviten of Brooklyn William M. Hornblower of New York and Charles Janevier of New Orleans.

Conferance For Louisville Ne Na- Heout Municipal Teacee Todd Dela Garda James Crater Conservins Paday Pranktin Mat Vengh Kieng Sohviten Brooklyn William M. Hornblower New York Janevier New Orleans

Stevenson Flats Suit to Foreclose Mortgage

The Concordia Lian and Prost company files to foreclose mortgages on Stevenson Flats at the corner of Buntoy and Palimore Birevis, debt about $15. The petition states the lot has been in default since 1900, no taxes paid since then, and asks for the appointment of a receiver to oversee the property during foreclosure.

Concordia Lian and Prost Company Frourtt fortific+e Stevenson Mats Carmer Buntooy Palimore

Notice to Contractors at Kansas State Agricultural College

Sealed bids for erection of a Domestic Science Hall at Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan Kansas for about 12500 dollars. Bids due May 12. Work on campus near Main Building with completion by Getaher 22 97. Separate bids possible for mason carpenters painters tailors and other trades. Specifications available from Prof J D Walthers Agricultural College. Bids must include good faith guaranty. Board of Regents reserves right to reject any or all bids. Kansas April 22 197.

Keon Hegent J. N. Birbocker Manhattan Kansas Mt B Seleice Hall Kansas State Agricultural College Getaher Peintars Palsters J. D. Walthrs Agricultural College Chatrasta Contuitics Vatrmaniof Building Communities Board of Regents

Electric Bitters Promised as True Remedy for Digestive Ailments

Ola People report Electric Bitters as a mild stimulant for stomach and bowels. The tonic aids digestion, strengthens the system, and supports natural function without harsh stimulants. Sold by J. K. Jones at 610 North Kanwas Avenue, price 34 cents and 2 dollar bottle.

J. K. Jones’ Drug Store Strent and Kanwas Avenue

Rock Island Route Fare Notice for St Louis Round Trip

Rock Island route offers one fare for a round trip to St Louis with travel on May 5 and May 6. The tariff details include a charge noted as 5a sew on Dattaxs. Peerless Steam Laundry appears in the context of advertising or related notices.

Rock Island St. Louis Peerless Steam Laundry

Hot Shot by Waite Sparks Suffrage Clash in St Louis

Governor Waite faces a sharp rebuttal from Victoria Whitney, president of the St Louis Woman Suffrage Club, during a Jefferson Club hall lecture on restricted suffrage. Whitney argues against his claims and attacks the idea of excluding women, while Waite defends limited suffrage and deflects questions about abuse, corruption, and the role of women in society.

St. Louis Riland Davis HL Waite Colorado Jefferson Club Hall Victoria Conkling Whitney Hata Suffrage Club Whitney Himan Finitien Popus Nien Viaiec Fi. Pubticons Marie Hanna Lnost Denver Pueblo Colorado City Mira Whitney Ashe Albuis Groechia Tushood Waltes Waites Mea Sirs Washington New York Gow Strait Bomenth Koshore

Woman Suffrage Debate Ends With Mixed Reception

Governor Walter faces an impatient crowd as Mrs Whitney challenges a remark about women. She and the governor engage in a heated exchange, the audience reacting with derision to his critique of universal suffrage. He argues intelligence should ground voting rights and warns against extending suffrage to women without vigilance.

Whitney Qaies Whitney Hind Walte Reed Whitbey Omnen Wtalles

Church Bowling Alley Sparks Citywide Curiosity in New York

Washington Square Methodist Episcopal Church in Manhattan plans a bowling alley linked to its youth work. Rev Me Anderson, Cincinnati born and Ohio graduate, leads the trial. Initial rumors denied that the alley would be inside the church building.

New York Washington Square Methodist Episcopal Church Anderson Cincinnati Ohio Delaware Washington Square Lulu Ketchum Charles Ketchum Mr. Anderson

Dental Officers elect Kansas State Dental Assoc leaders

The Kansas State Dental Association wrapped up its twenp-more 2nus meeting with officer elections for the coming year. Officers named include President Dr FL Wasson Ottawa first vice president Dr J Freemont Birket Kingman second vice president Dr CC Allen Topeka secretary Dr E Ruigardner Lawrence treasurer Dr J Renz Leavenworth. The session included plans for an evening program though several readers were absent and the meeting ran shorter than expected.

Kansas State- Dental Association FL. Wasson Ottawa J. Freemont Birket Kingman CC Allen Topekas E. Ruigardner Lawrence J. Renz Leavenworth Westfeld Frank McAvoy N. A

Weather Summary From T B Jennings Kansas Report

United States Weather Bureau forecaster T B Jennings reports for the week ending May 1 in Kansas: warm early days followed by below normal temps, widespread rain across parts of the state, eastern northern belt reports good field work and sowing, early corn coming up in south and central counties, wheat in excellent condition with some yellow spots, corn planting rapid in favorable weather, stock on excellent pastures and dry conditions, western divisions note beneficial rain for crops and forage, early fruits blooming, some frost damage in north and south.

T. B. Jennings Kansas T ’. Jennings United States Weather Bureau Columbian Tle Duine Weil Ruab

Man and a Machine Sets 105,300 Ems in Seven Hours Ten Minutes

Leadville report records a linotype operator Leo Reller breaking the world set time with 1051 ems in seven hours ten minutes using a tinotype at 36 revolutions per minute. Previous marks by Baker of Seattle 5.8 and Eugene W. Taylor of Denver 101.8 were noted. Reller plans Salt Lake City and San Francisco travel.

Leadville Cole Leo Reller Ems Honpereil Leadville Heron New York Tribune Mr. Baker Seattle Eugene

Pyramid Pile Cure Proclaimed By Bedsore Case

A patient from Indiana writes that after fifteen years of piles and a near surgical operation, Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills restored health and weight. The testimonial urges others to try the remedies, noting no surgery needed and urging belief in the cure.

Afra MC. Hinkley North Mississippi St Indiana Applis Ina Artan Hinkley Pyramid Co Albion Mich

Red Man Learns Visits the President at the White House

Washington May 6 A large White House gathering included Missouri Republican Bartholdt leading about twenty lawmakers to protest the recognition of National Committeeman Richard Kerens. Delegations from Kickapoo and Potawatomi urged W S Field for deputy commissioner of Indian affairs. Ohio’s Grosvenor and others backed ex-Congressman Wilson for comptroller of the treasury. Aimed at immigration limits, senior order of American machinists pressed for a commissioner who favors restriction. Delegates from the national singer bund invited McKinley to their Philadelphia festival. he would attend if duties permit. Georgia Republicans led by Colonel Farrow pressed for railroad commissioner. Senators Elliott and Gear met, with Debor of Kentucky refraining from patronage talks.

Washington White House Bartholdt Missouri Richard ¢. Keren C. L Filby Kerens Mr. Smith St. Louis Fittsburg Col. W. A. Stone National Sxengerbund Warwick Philadelphas Brotherly Love Mckinley Georgia Republican Farrow Lonestreet Wade Hampton Alliot Gear Debor Kentucky

Treaty Defeated After Months of Arbitration Debate in Senate

The U S Senate rejected ratification of the general arbitration treaty with Great Britain by a 39 to 2 vote amid a tempest of debate. Proponents cited dangers in territorial claims while opponents warned England could press Cuba or other U S lands and sought amendments.

Washington May Senate United States Great Britain Olney Sir Tuton Pauncefote Yeas Allison Bacon Burrows Caffery Clay Cullot Davis Dabos Wattbanks Faulkner Foraker Frye Gailanger Gear Grey Hale Hanna Hawley Hoar Lindsay Lodge McBride McEnery McMillan Mitchell Mrohil Nelson Pasco Perfins Putt Conn Putte Pritchard Proctor Smith Spooner Thurston Turple West Walthall Warren Wellington Wetmore Wilson Baker Bate Butler Carwr Cockrell Banlel Hansbrough Harris Kauss Tenn Heltfeldt Jones Arle Nev Kyle Martin Mason Mills Morgan Penrose Fattigrew Pettus Quay Rawlins Reach Shoup Stewart White Chandier and Clark Teller Tillman Turner Chilton Sewell Earle Mantle Eainst George Senat@r Berry Texas Hoe Amenie Termes England Cuba Ireland

Greek Crete Operations Amid Conducted Proceedings

The text notes Greek efforts to run Crete from Ortomiri do quinior and references Armenian massacres with British designs on the Transvaal. After executive-session proceedings, the senate declined to authorize publishing the details.

Crete Ortomiri Do Quinior Real

Attack on Zola Sparks Paris Editor's Montreal Reply

Paris Tempo editor M Brunetiere assailed Zola's fiction as inaccurate and immoral, saying his peasants and soldiers are not French and that Zola shows cynical modern life. Zola defended thirty years of work and vowed to continue, while Brunetiere in Montreal confirmed his remarks were reported and offered no further comment.

New York M. Brunetiere Paris Tempo M. Zola Zofm France Zola Paria Bouwlevardieres M. Zula Brupetters Montreal

Roof Garden for School in Gotham Attracts Public

A new public school building in East Newark will open May 19 featuring modern educational appliances a free library public reading room and a roof garden. The garden will invite general public access with concerts, botanical displays and plant life as a relaxation from study.

Gotham New York East Newark

Tillman law in court over California wine suit

W A Vandercook Co of California sues South Carolina officials under the dispensary law seeking a perpetual injunction to stop interference with its Charleston wine business. The suit follows seizure of a carload shipped to TEC Simonds of Charleston and names Simonds and other local citizens as purchasers. Damages sought total 100. Judge Simonton set May 17 for argument.

California South Caroline Charleston S.C May &A. Cuit United States South Carolina W. A. Vandercook & Co Vatee Vandervaok & Co TEC Sissonds Simonds First National Bank of Charleston Wquor Simones Baok Vandarcook & Co Columbian Fudge Simonton

Increase in Saloons in Chicago Ahead of May Licenses

May city records indicate a rise in saloon licenses with about 29 new applications filed and over 700 more licenses expected by May 13. City Collector Martin notes steady revival across businesses tied to licensing and revenue.

Chicago Martin Hornse

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Story Advertised

An old advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming to act in 1 to 3 days and remove causes of disease. It mentions Anthony, ex-master of Promise City Iowa, and a testimonial about one bottle plus two doses helping greatly. Sold by Swift & Holliday druggists in Topeka. Also notes a Peerless Steam Laundry service for washable ladies shirts without color fading.

Fo Anthony Promise City Towa Swift & Holliday Drucgists Kanada Avenas Topeka Walsia

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Health Tonic Promoted

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the best remedy for prostration heart failure and digestive disorders. It claims it nourishes the blood, renews tissues, and strengthens nerve and liver function, urging readers to buy through druggists despite warning about greedy sellers.

Dr. Pierce Invalids Ieal Institute Buffalo N.Y

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