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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1897

Page

3

Bank of Hutchinson to reopen with vault cash

The Bank of Hutchinson will reopen tomorrow with $15,000 cash in the vault. Directors will oversee the brief re opening as the community awaits the return to normal operations after the unusual disruption. The Northwest Eulitoria association held a banquet at the residence of Cole N. B Brown with Library society hosting and several new members added to the group.

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Water for Kansans and Twin Lakes water rights conflict

The Twin Lakes reservoir dispute pits Kansas farmers against Canal investors led by New York capitalists. The Arkansas River basin proposal cites vacating site rights and potential water diversions to Sugar King Searles Great Plains system. Local representatives warned residents face land loss and reduced river water, while state rights holders seek to secure water supply through the reservoir plan.

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Pastors Appointed at Ottawa Annual Congregations Meeting

Results of the Annual Meeting of the Congregations list appointments and committees for 1385. The General Assembly of Congregations lists moderator J. C. Schencke, presiding officer A. B. Pance, business committee members C. Pitette and others, and various denominational and academy trustees and visitors to Washburn College, Chicago Seminary examiner Richard Cornyns, and related appointees.

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Cottonwood Falls Adopts Child Curfew Plan

The Cottonwood Falls council approves a curfew for youngsters. A Topeka telegraph copy aided the decision and the measure passed after some debate. The city will publish the exact curfew hour after the courthouse bill is issued.

Cottonwood Falls Streata Cottelwiedt Palle Celine Court House

Guards at Ottawa church after repeated incendiary attempts

Ottawa May 20 The silent third Baptian church is moveable to East Second to avoid more fires. Incendiary acts prompted precaution as a well armed guard watches the building through the night. Ellsworth Court House notes the county settlement with Boston.

Ottawa de Delis

County Courthouse Demolition Deal Reached in 1908Bond

Fragmentary account notes a 1908 agreement between county and city to demolish the courthouse. About $1180 cash plus security releases and settlements totaling around $31,100 were exchanged, with the courthouse to return to Elks Worth.

Hutchinson Bank to Open in Hutchinson

Mr George Canterbury and Attorney Grady traveled to Kansas City to meet with Mr McKibben President Canterbury’s relative. They plan to return Monday night with $15000 in cash to complement a like amount from Metropolitan Bank to open the Bank of Hutchinson and pay depositors. A government order seeks cancellation of new silver certificates amid counterfeit concerns. The outstanding rate race is worth about $1,404,000 as notes arrive for processing in Washington.

Hutchinson George Canterbury Grady Kaness City Lreidenthal McKibben Canterbury Huteh— Ikeom Metropolitan Bank of Hutemingun War Samyon Washington

Kansan items report river district Mech gang yard details

The dispatch describes Mech gang headquarters near the river southwest of Dundes with four or five buildings and stock facilities. It notes forty men and about ten teams operating ditch machinery. Other briefs cover Democratic central committee planning in Winfield, port Scott reservoir wall collapse, a man killed near Coley, Port Williams crime arrest, a Lena Linker conviction, Atchison hardware store robbery, police funding, and Measles outbreak at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary with 483 inmates.

Great Bend Mech Gang Rive Dundes Winfield Democratic Central Committee Port Scott Fort Scott W. dL. Brenneck St Lats Coley Coli Tshthitis Bisper Sen Atchison-Sherif Horton George Watson Port Williams Watson Lincoln Centra Pelice Joe Lin Ker Edgerton J. R Whitla Hueginrs Wei Iito Atchison Board of Retropalitan Pedlice

Railroad Conference Set By State Board On Freight Rates

The state board of railroad commissioners will hold a conference on freight rates near Topeka with representatives from railroads operating in Kansas. The meeting is noted as an official action by the board and is scheduled for late May with formal details to follow.

State Board of Mitron Commissioners Ahboute Karsas

Hatchins Indians And Batting News In Topeka May 1

In Atchison the Haskell Indians split a doubleheader with Atchison as Batters Jameson and Loman led Atchison in the first game 41 6 while Haskell's Moonlight and Keeler starred in the second 44 4. Abilene and Manhattan announce upcoming games for May 14 and May 1 with local venues listed. Emporia defeats Illinois State Normal 6 to 1 as Manhattan takes Abilene 7 to 2.

Atchison Haskell Beainst Atchison Rhe Atchison Jameson and Loman Moonlight Keeler Atchicon Emporia Ilinois Manhattan Abilene

Pigeon and Blueroock Sporting Contest for Auditorium Fund

A novelty shooting match between Lee Jones and H S Montgomery the jeweler is planned for late May or early June to raise funds for the auditorium. Proceeds go to the poor if Montgomery wins and to Thorpe’s charity if Jones wins. The event features pistol and shotgun demonstrations with staged distance rules and band concert prior.

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Joe M Cracken's Throw Helps Penn Hammer Star Rise

Sterling Kansas May 1 Joe McCracken from Sterling is gaining fame as a university of penn athlete He is Penns crack hammer thrower and recently defeated strong Nassau Hall rivals at Princeton with a 122 distance He joined Pennsylvania last fall and quickly became a varsity football candidate Though not on the team initially he drew attention and may defend Penn colors this fall His football start traced to Que Covpmr Memorial College where he played halfback in 1885 His hammer throwing at Lawrence 1885 field day between Baker Kansas State University and Cooper Memorial drew state university interest Last summer coach Woodram of Penns team recruited him to Pennsylvania He is a muscular quick athlete with speed.

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Burt Huffy challenges Lipyele racers for state title

Burt Huff, a longtime Kansas record holder from Wiehlin, goes on the war path. He issues an ultimatum challenging the winner of the Madison-Gribl race to a best two of three for a quarter, half, or one mile race at a mutually agreed date, declaring himself ready to race again.

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New Road Record Baltimore Cycler Reels 314 Miles in 24 Hours

Baltimore May 1 Henry Smith of the Maryland Century Cycling Club completed a 24 hour racing effort on the shell road east of Baltimore. He covered 314 miles by morning, having 170 miles at mid race, and will submit the figures to the Cruiney Cycling Club of America for verification.

Baltimore Henry Smith Maryland Century Cycling Club Thie Smith Shell Road Cruiney Cycling Club of America

Corbett and Choynett May Face Possible Match in City

San Francisco May 1 Information reached the city last night that efforts toward a match between Corbett and Choynett are under consideration. Parson Davies reportedly traveled east to arrange a contest to be held here in the fall with the National Sporting Club backing the event. Officers have received information that supports the possible bout.

San Francisco Corbett Choynett Parson Davies Afis Rosde Corbet Chornski National Sporting Clith

Life of a Fuse Young Man At Topeka Talk

Street notes disease names a young man ill but prognosis poor. Hamilton Hall hosts a speech on The Life of a Fuse Young Man with large attendance. Hubbard bound over to September term. preliminary exam finished. Topeka Knights Templar and Marshall band depart for state encampment. Cityfolk spend Sunday in Topeka. pension association celebration and sermons at local churches. Court cases include Pollard v Santa Fe Hospital and Walter Thompson case dismissed on appeal. Republican club meeting features remarks urging pension appointment for Major Anderson. Pulse of New York vaudeville at Grand tomorrow. cast led by Chris Bruno and Stella Mayhew with notable scenic effects.

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Chicago May 20 Market Report Opens Quietly on Wheat

Chicago May 20 markets show wheat opening quiet under Saturday’s cost, with early disap pointment giving way to firming as investors expect the Top report. California drought worries and steady crop deterioration support wheat, with July rising after a brief dip. Corn moves on weather, hogs strong but price declines noted, and provisions quiet while cattle and sheep fluctuate. Sugar and coffee, New York and Kansas City notes add sector flavor.

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