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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1897

Page

6

Lawrence Kansas Division Wheatmen Meet Dates

The Kansas Division League of American Wheatmen convenes at Lawrece with plans for a new track. Dates for regional meets include Topeka Wichita and Lawrence, with the meeting to select prizes and officials. The racing board adds J. B. Thrasher and Irvin to the panel, with other members visiting.

Kansas Lawrenon Lawrence Amght Ghytson Racing Dootuck Copeians Lawrence Ottawa Tawrence Topeka Wateram Auer Aimperia Augohi Nevetiti Aligabt Herrhthern Ayicht Kansas City Kan Towne Mide Yeriertay Wale Otter Worthes Hunenor Superta Racing Board J. B. Thrasher Thrasher Boand Yesternar Mati Irvin Wichili Catinger Saling

Thirty Negroes Rescued From Raft After Four Days

A chaotic report describes thirty Black sailors stranded on a raft for four days near Natcher Mississippi. Rescued unharmed, their ordeal prompted headlines and warnings about survival at sea or river. The fragment hints at dramatic recovery and public reaction to the unusual event.

Natcher Miss Alice

Farmers' Trust Myth Sparks Wide Press Debate

The Farmers' Voice of Chicago debunks claims that a farmer trust dominates grain prices. It cites state inquiries and concludes no formal corporation called the Agricultural Cooperative Proactive People exists. It notes many farmers reject trusts and favor supply and demand to balance markets.

Farmers’ Voice of Chicago Chitace Agriculurieia Prater New Jersey Kgrie

Burning Cranberries Fires In Wisconsin Marshes

Fire in Wisconsin marshes near Shell Lake devastates cranberry bogs and blueberry rushes. Advices say fires race north and west as smoke clouds roll over the area. A large firefighting force is attempting to halt the advance and protect homes and crops.

Wisconsin Marshes Shell Lake Wis Carmore Cranberry Rpowner Isu Quen

Salvation Army Seeks City Funds for Free Dispensary

City faces effort to restore monthly 335 dollar donations for a free dispensary once run with hospital medicine. Petitioners argue it reduces illness, aids 1 040 days of care since December, and would be overseen by physicians. Salvation Army nurses provide only meals, not pay. Citizens and hospital authorities favor reestablishing city support.

Salvation Army Ety Builies Charity Hospital Clee Kangas Medical College Mitchell Kansas Cotunell Hespita Hocaphal Mirlent le

Bryan's Cousin Murder Charge Hint Emerges

A corpse found beneath a manure heap on George Haure-Wurn's farm yesterday is identified as Willan Bryan. The body shows head trauma, suggesting homicide. Investigators note Bryan was alleged to be a second cousin of Willam J. Ryan and had motive linked to an inheritance.

George Haue- Wurn Willan Bryan Mryan Willam J. Ryan Tpurcerva

Postel Clerks elect Officers Kansas City

May 6 The Seventh division Association of Halfway Postal Clerks in convention selected 7 Ls tive of St Louis RO Meter at Kansas City and President WL Titen of St Louis delegates to the Hone convention to be Held in Phila delphia June 12 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year President W L Tilton vice president KW Pleres of Pueblo secretary J F Cochran of Wichita mo das W S Pordyve of Banses

Postel Kansas City Seventh Division Association of Halfway Postal Clerks

Social Season Highlights In Topeka Society

Recent social events in Topeka feature a lavish afternoon reception by Mrs W D Gossett at Van Buren with 300 guests, lavish decorations, and a large guest list including Mrs George Nicholson of St Louis and Mrs RB Thorns of There Haute. various local club gatherings, visits from out of town friends, and plans for summer travel to Colorado and England.

Mral W. D. Gossett van Buren Lillian Trapp Emma Wiley Evervin Holmar Lucy Knowler Easter Alex Ain Unyx CW. Kouns W. C. Edwanty Mrt Jr. Heyden Joab Mulvans George M. Noble C. Campbell W. A. McCarter Jo H. Vinten Ires Dugenary W. D Mins Lulu Little Emporia Ptay Aes Theodore Hammatt Goh Abrahams Pubbly Colo Will H. Basiman Florence Mulyer Miles Bessie Hurnham Alma A. J. Burrows West Fourth Strwet Frank Oliver Trinidad, Cola Topeka Harriet Broad Ottawa George T. Nicholson St. Louis W. D. Gonnett Lilian Dudley Leavenworth Ales Ho Bethany College Ars Ho M. Peterson Tundias Eceniic Amands Madin Madin Yestirday Oleschurch Charlex Hoehi Kansas City Bert Roehr Emporis P. Walch the Alamy Colorado Speingt J. Kk Johnson Wwil He High School J. W. Davis East Wales England Mise Carrie Titus Visttlme Sam Auuwles Hudson's Hall LA Bailey John

Canada Protectionists Meet in Toronto for Policy Stance

The Manufacturers' Association of Canada met in Toronto this afternoon and endorsed protectionist policy. President Kemp urged limiting U S reciprocity and proposed tariffs to shield Canadian products from foreign competition.

Foronto Ont May Manufacturers’ Association of Canada Kemp United States

National Festival of the North American Turnerbund Opens in St Louis

The quadrennial National Festival of the North American Turnerbund opened in St Louis with rain-soaked crowds and a parade route decked in German and American flags. About 40 contestants will vie for honors as 6,000 meals are expected at the exposition and grounds. Participants include educators and gymnastic leaders from Providence, Harvard, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and New Orleans, with thousands of visitors arriving from across the country.

St. Louis North American Gymnasic Union Turnerbund Laurel Jotal Down Town Atis Ellen le Gard Providence, Ft Dudley A. Sercent Harvard University Rm. Arnold New Haven New York Kidd Portneh Philadelphia Hert New Orleans Turners Colorado Birmingham Ala Brooklyn Holyoke Mays Dayton Indianapolis New Jersey Cincinnati Milwaukee Chicago Fort Smith Ark Dive Rock Washington Davenport Memphis Kansas Union Station Turner

First Christian church to be dedicated next Sunday

The new First Christian church edifice on Topeka avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets will be dedicated next Sunday with morning services led by Pastor Rev. D. D. Boyle and a dedicatory sermon by Rev. Z T Sweeney of Columbus Indiana. Special music and addresses will mark the ceremony.

First Christian Church D. D. Boyle ZT. Sweeney LL. D Columbus Ind Topeka Avenue Sixth Seventh Streets

Salvation Army Rally in Topeka May 12 13

Western Salvation Army officers to lead a Kansas City driven Wy rally in Topeka beginning May 12 with Major and Mrs Henry Stillwell directing work across Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. Daily street meetings and 312 Kansas Avenue ball meetings. May 1 mass gatherings at Hamilton Hall with stereoscopic show. May 16 sermons at Walnut Grove ME church and Third Presbyterian by Major Stillwell and his wife.

Topeka Salvation Army Henry Stillwell Kansas City Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Kansas Avenue Hamilton Hall Hamilton Ha Major Stillwell Walnut Grove ME Third Presbyterian Church

Not the Same Slaughter Letter to the Editor

Ellen Slaughter disputes a previous report naming Stella Slaughter as trest ed for orderly conduct and states the arrested person is not her daughter. She invites readers to verify at the city Prison to see the arrestee claiming her daughter’s time.

Slaughter The State Journal Stella Slaughter City Ellen Slaughter Monroe

Buckien's Arnica Salve Puts the Beet Salve Claim to the Test

Buckien's Arnica Salve touted as the world’s best for cub bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and is priced at 25 cents per box sold by J. and Jones at Fifth and Kansas Ave.

Buckien Arnica J. &. Jones Fifth Kansas Ave

Nation ships butter in experimental export from New York

The United States conducts its first experimental butter export from New York City via a government agent. The shipment, sourced from Town Agricultural College and Windsor Vermont creamery, tests market appeal in Britain and assesses transport needs.

Washington New York City Great Britain Denmark Town Agricultural College Windsor St. Paul

Mrs Astor Escaped Paris Bazar Fire Before Blast

Paris fire at the bazaar drew crowds of Americans in the bar, as Mrs William Astor left the building a quarter hour before the blaze. Miss Fane, near Frederick Fane of New York, narrowly escaped fire, helped by her sight of flames. Baroness de Seilere and Consul General Moras assisted in the panicked exit as military leaders coordinated relief efforts through the night and into morning.

Paris New York Fortune William Astor Misa Fane Frederick Fane Rie Prong Baroness de Seilere Livermore Moras Jena Whitney Boston Bremin Furie Restice Journal Gen. Sauxster Fear Far Qau d Oreau Henry Blount

Willam D Howland Found Dead Near North Street Dock

The body of Willam D. Howland, treasurer of Howland Milling, New Bedford Manufacturing, and Reach Spinning, was found in the dock at the foot of North Street this morning. He had been last seen nearby. His connected corporations are now in receivership after a discovery of unforeseen financial entanglements by stockholders.

New Searora Sae Willam D. Howland Howland Milly New Bedford Manufacturing Company Retch Spinning Company North Street Howland Stockheldare

Oneida Yacht Leaves Buzzard's Bay With Ex Officials

The steam yacht Oneida, berthed off Gray Gables, departed with former President Cleveland, ex-Secretary Carlisle, and ex-Postmaster General Hee aboard. They had visited Ryzaant's Bay for four days of fishing, but bad weather interrupted plans.

Buzzard’s Hay Mass Oneida

Bear Ships North on Annual Arctic Cruise From Seattle

United States revenue cutter Bear sails on its annual Arctic cruise stopping at Unea Island Unataska and Point Barrow before returning to the sound next November. The coast and geodetic survey party aboard includes W W Durfield son of the survey chief Fremont Morse G Putnam George Le Putnam and six Chicago college boys.

United States Revenue Cutter Seattle Wash United Stages Bear Arctic Unea Island Unataska Point Barrow The Sound Pribyloff Islands W. W. Durfield United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Service Fremont Morse G. Putnam George le Putnam Chicago

Courts Sustain Que Law In Illinois Ruling

Mt Vernon May 6 The Illinois Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Gruder today rendered a decision in the case of Hardman and others versus Ross secretary of state. The judicial department bill passed by the legislature on April 2 is found valid and sustained.

Mt Vernon Hlinois Supreme Court

North Topeka News Mixes Localities and Names

A jumble of North Topeka social notes, relocating residents and visits. Jessie Perkina entertains from Kansas City while S. A. Hayes sells a candy kitchen to Henry. Charles Lukens travels to Alma and the American Volunteers move to new fields. Several families plan summer trips to Colorado and Overbrook outings occur. Coffee at nine cents a pound, a cake contest, and a mistaken fake revemry are noted along with local church events and police activity.

Stesss Kansas Avenue Jessie Perkina Kansas City S. A. Hayes Hfe Henry J. N. Elenty Charles Lukens Lukens Brothers Alma C. Lo Dolmin Nellite Grove Kittie May Colorado Bostwich Bowen Harris Street Piest Ward Willi A. J. Arnold Jackson Laura Beeterly Quincy Street Eby North Star Grocer Shockey Wile Margaret Emily Elstier Overbrook A. Simmagna J. N. Henry Mwurterilie Ala O. J. Field Washington Daughterin William Reid Scotland McDonald Jamnestown Kento North Side North Topeka Kansas Avenue St James Stine Jackson Street Stanniield Sarah Hameyson Henry Gliman L. Courtney George Heyden Nelson J. A. Lapp W. M McManters J. A. Lukens W. A. Forbes A. Siither Clarence Scott A. J. Berry ED. Davie Central Avenue

Goulds Tax Assessments Jump in Tarrytown Estate

Heirs of Jay Gould moved from New York to Tarrytown to escape heavy taxation. The board of assessors raised values nearly fourfold from last year. Howard Gould, Frank Gould, and Helen Gould show large personal valuations, totaling about 1,000,000 across the estate. Hall's Vegetable Hair Renewer is also mentioned as a remedy.

Tarrytown New York Jay Gould Board of Assessors Howard Gould Frank Gout Helen Gould

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