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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1897

Page

5

Odd birth of triplets at Intervals in Windsor family

Aahthehe Polar Md May 12 the deed of triples here under oxuratiina Fs chicumatanies is the sensation of the Mr Mathias Windsor an ogs tellian 28 Sears mfates and wife. On April 56 De Latkford the Wye phywhetains is Miesrily pwuserinigraedt. Fie ud Be Trouble Es at the Hinkis. Up onl werk abnor valli they fecet aay har sam minstertsedt tor gens Bes. Tie wink her continued tooth up and walk oPamt watt. cick in the Weer feu Then Br DankGurd wie migain Tae emi Fite. Apel just 00 years after ame birdy of Hie leet Ghiatee yaute childeor sere wore te Bern Wivdenr. Tie fabure Dittla were perfecthy nating dni ynuris er and OhMdren one vith IE well. Pealthy brit tiither spare uf deen. They Dea ay mith AlK $US they have been tageed to precio omifustiti. Mexico Selling Her Gold Mexico Ciry Mex May id trict ex porta from thia cubbity during the ext gulf of the current feral year are offi cali Mived 92 $9,610,883. Gennes ar SLED over the airpiint exported in the Cumspohding Hull of the greviniea year. We lose speci paing is ta under the ladies. Shirt valets Fertile Steam Laundry 12 and 114 West st St Mineral Water. The pest In the west Come and try 12 a. W. PHILLIPS siz W Hikkes ave

Polar Mathias Windsor Wielowk OhMdren

Orange and Green Plan New York Palace Fair Parade

A 1910s style write up describes Trishimen a joint venture to build a palace in New York amid prejudice. The fair features booths and banners reflecting communal harmony and a pledge to welcome all creeds. May 1 event at Grand Central Palace aims to showcase unity and progress.

New York

Barefooted at altar in Kentucky wedding

Bertha Howell a young bride fled barefoot from the altar after forgetting her shoes. The Midland County wedding occurred in Lodleville where she trudged miles home in wet conditions as her parents protested due to her age. Her feet were badly torn by rough roads on the return trip.

Lodleville Bertha Howell Rowle Iota Eddy Sin

Lilacs From Utah Distributed At Leadville

Leadville residents received several tons of potted lilac plants today as part of a floral distribution organized by a committee including members of the Crak Serrl-Centenseet commission and Milanee Chain acid Cummings. The convoy traveled toward Crimpie Creek over the Rio Grande with plans for further funds and plantings later in May.

Leadville Crippie Creek

1 500 Babies Weep As Vaccination Protest Halts Court

New York May 1 A large crowd gathered at Centre Street Court as health board officials conducted mass vaccination. Over 1,500 babies cried as officials paused proceedings to stabilize the scene. Police suspended activities briefly to calm the crowd. vaccinating continued with 620 babies initially. Local officials noted a total of over 4,000 vaccinations in the past week.

New York Centre Street White Street Lalan Motors

Washington post hints at new district offices and appointees

Washington reports President McKinley may create a district recorder and register of the treasury post in the District of Columbia and appoint others including a possible minister to Haiti. Names mentioned include ex-Representative Cheathers of North Carolina and ex-Senator Bruce of Mississippi among probable nominees. Prime focus remains on the district offices and timing of announcements.

Register of the Treasury Haytt Washington Mic Kinley Columbia Baytt Cheathers Ag North The Treasury Green Ohio Hagit Metruce Pac Taylor 98 Treasuy

Among Railroad Men Gather For GCR Session In Taos

More than two thousand delegates to the Grand Council of Railway Conductors gathered in Taos on May 12 with thousands more arriving by sunrise. The streets brim with decorations as delegates, many with wives and daughters, attend the morning speeches and the grand chief’s address. A public reception for visitors followed the session with reports on officers and the union’s activities during the gathering.

Taos St. Jale Adt Visttur

Haul Trains In China Deals For Reading Engineers Wages

Pottsville Pa May 12 Jonathan Bolde of Port Carbon an extra engineer in the Reading railway has arranged 16 ko to CHUM ext Wek Gi Teit One of the Baldwin engines purchased by offinsie of that country Mtr Balt will be accompanied by Else Elrqnebers who will act as his Bretan It try Akerheit work after a three manus tral thus Wil Be asked to afin contract for twe years The wages to We perk ranges as te Livesey For ¢pellerrs 11 for day firemen Speers 5 for brakemen 5 in ctder f st te tren rematy in China one half of their pay le retained BEI the end of the five years when He Will monive the Mlance tn sold Toahd in Chink American crele will ie SontoRAC Desa than im the Crited tea The men will be furnished with transportation

Pottsville Jonathan Bolde Port Carbon Reading Railway Offinsie Mtr Balt Else Elrqnebers Speers China Toahd Crele

SANTA Sah Is SUED In California Case

Plaintiffs sue over the validity of the sale of the western division of the Atlantic Pacific railroad from Albuquerque to Mojave. The sale, approved by a federal judge in Los Angeles, involves multiple banks and railroad interests, including Atlantic Pacific entities and others.

A&p Sala New York The Journal Today Candholdere Atlante & Pacito Railroad Atchison, Topexa & Santa Pe Youd Avantic & Pacttic Mailroad St. Linh & San Frnnvisco Unkmn Trust Company Mercantile Trust Company General Trust Company Aya Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company Atlante & Pacttic Albuquerque Sol Mojave Auersson Sma Abe. Oals Duder Rese Los Angeles

Summer Tourist Rates in Western Roads

Chicago reports air tourist rules remain in flux as western roads await independence to issue rate sheets. In Emporia, a new track project begins under Division Superintendent Parker amid signals of wiring crews. Hutchinson & Southern railroad officers hold preliminary elections as Topeka-based leaders set plans. Conductors and brakemen of the Lou Rates Cities schedule a picnic at Purest Park on May 22 with work details to follow.

Chicago Emporia Emporia Parker Newton Tata Sanuk Fe Empori Hutchinson & Southern Elcot Butthineon Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Lisa Mure Witthams of Topeka Otay Mas Purest Park

Postmaster General Gary Hosts International Postal Congress

In Washington on May 12 Postmaster General Gary entertained delegates to the International Postal Congress at the Corcoran Gallery. The reception resembled a White House style diplomatic event with Mrs Gary and several family members present along with Assistant Postmaster Generals Beaty Shetlenbarger and Merritt and their wives. General Batchelder, president of the congress, made representations and the gathering concluded with a banquet in the building attended by about 140 guests.

Gary International Postal Congress Washington Interna All Corcoran Art Gallery White House Beaty Shetle

Girl Steals a Bicycle A L Day’s Daughter Confesses

A 12-year-old daughter of A L Day of the Counselman and Day firm admitted stealing a bicycle today. A man was arrested, and the father reportedly refused further action. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR.

Chieseyaor A. L. Day Counselman & Day

London Stocks Rise as Gold Ships to Paris

New York reports a London stock market firming despite war worries. Prices for American issues gained as London buyers increased, with heavy demand for railroad bonds and a large block of shares. Gold shipments to Paris and New York boosted exchange rates, while bond trading remained steady with foreign purchases. The arbitrage houses moved Northwestern Pacific and Erie blocks, with total sales around 1.194 million dollars.

Paria New York London Paris Northern Pacific Erie

Aristocratic Rubber: Young Atlanta Leader Charged

Frederick Jackson Cunningham, a socially prominent Atlanta youth, is jailed on a highway robbery charge. Chas. A. Stanford identifies Cunningham as a gang leader involved in recent suburban robberies, claiming he was shot by a robber and that Stanford was wounded in the same incident. Cunningham denies the accusation amid a citywide stir as police link him to multiple highway robberies.

Atlanta Frederick Jackson Cunningham Chas. A. Stanford Cunningham Tieler Stanford Tim Atlantis Cascade

Yvette Guilbert Weds Dr Max Schiller in London

London May 12 Miss Yvette Guilbert renowned chanteuse will marry Dr Max Schiller today. Schiller, brother-in-law of Theo Rosenfeld, managed the Litiputians in America and later the vaudeville star in Paris. He is 36 and helped Guilbert move from vaudeville to elite stage work.

London The Chronicle Sage Fvetie Guilbert Esfe Chantant Max Schiller Stax Schillert Theo Rosenfeld Litiputians Schiller Pith Avenue Laiter Chicago Yvette Guilbert Paris Camattle Br. Schiller

Catarish of the stomach cure in Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets

An advertisement extols Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, simple remedy for indigestion and stomach catarrh. It claims prompt digestion after meals, cites Dr Harlandson’s treatment, and includes a testimonial from N J Booker of Chicago praising relief after one box. The offer includes a free booklet and availability at drug stores.

Nave Harlandson N. J. Booker Desrborn Stuart Staurt O Marshall Mick

Abbott Letter to Terre Haute Gazette Defends City’s Image

A letter from Abbott to the Terre Haute Gazette responds to criticisms published in Youth's Companion about Terre Haute. He defends the city, discusses his experience, salary, and book purchases, and emphasizes both the flaws and noble efforts in the community, noting progress through faith and civic cooperation. He recalls friendships formed in Terre Haute and appeals for mutual regard.

Terre Haute Edriy Setticesa Lyiden Apbo Unis the Gazette Bany Torta Haute Remem Ufe Charlies Wagner Paris Ceveryone St Paul Ome Texion Fett Haute

Book of Esther Sermon In Columbus Denounces Bible

Dr. Whehington Glidden preached at a Columbus church last night on the Book of Esther. He questioned the inspiration of Esther, doubting its divine authorship and whether the events described would be approved by Christianity. The talk contrasted church virtues with later Christian times.

Columbus Whehington Glidden Bathaz Chris Astinetery

Mormon Colonies Grow in Mexico and Tax Ruling Upheld

May 13 report from Chihuahua notes a new Mormon settlement near Chitemhua with several colonies already established and plans for further expansion. May 12 Supreme Court upholds a state tax law on inheritances including property tied to late John Drake, valued around $3,000,000, with expected federal review pending.

Kaois Springfeht Staiv Alice John Tf. Drake Fur Grand Pacioy

Conservatives Overthrown in Montreal May Elections

In the May Quebec elections held yesterday Conservatives were swept from power. The Liberals won a majority, electing 50 members, and the Conservative party legislature was overturned amid a dramatic political shift.

Montreal Quebec Perce Op. Libermin Yesterdas Liberals

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