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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1897

Page

2

Woman Up Prompts Mount Typocciapetl Ascent

May 1 Denver reports Miss Irene Weisht, an intrepid Colorado young woman, becomes the first to reach the peak of Mount Typocciapet. She leads a party including Lt Davis and companions while wary of mountain rules and public attention. Her writing gains notice in journals and she sails for an extended literary tour May 16 to 28 via Santa Fe.

Trene Wright Mies Wrichtte Coleraie Peneepern Fay Heram Pyship Saturder Abe Teteutkabbe Cuatrrn Journal Indebi Lindtenant Davis Mtr Pyrry Dilewen Wright Peck Sf Us Colorado Mise Peck New Fork Tee Mexicus Oberghaine Wiether Nature Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta

Dark Horse Wins Election of Senator Mallory

Ex Congressmen Mallory of Pensacola elected United States senator after a tight caucus and joint assembly ballot. Mallory led 59 votes to 44 for Chipley with others slight, and after late shifting support he secured the victory. Mallory pledged support for Chicago platform planks and urged silver coinage, addressing the house in a large gathering.

Tallahassee Prephes R. Smallory Pensmoclawa United States Mallory W. D. Chipley William Sin Call Chipler Senate Runes Joint Assembly Chipley Mialberg Stergan Fistely Whia Haut Gary Hie Layee Mallon Dee Bawls Kesh Afal Malhary Furan

Convention of Cripples at St Louis Exposition

A May gathering at the St Louis exposition will feature a cripples convention with men and women amputees sharing their stories and devices. Delegates will demonstrate use of artificial limbs and adaptive tools, including a “Cripples day” exhibit and performances by amputees to educate the public.

St. Louis

May Ball Preparations In Hamilton Hall By Sutton

Mrs Sutton today began decorating Hamilton hall for the May ball set for next Monday night. All arrangements will be completed Monday afternoon. The hall will present beautiful attire with carpets arriving from Atama and California carnations ordered from Low Angeles. Tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event. Refreshments will be served and the ball promises elaborate entertainment.

S Sutton Hamilton Hall Beautiful Robe We Atama Sutton Marie Erpuor Borie Saco

America's Highest Point summit reached in Andes trek

A Buenos Aires special notes Stuart Wines of Fitzgerald expedition reached the summit of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, becoming the second climber to do so this year. Expedition leader Fitzgerald plans to attempt a separate ascent after geological discoveries during the ascent.

Stuart Wines Aconcagua New York Herald Buenos Ayres Fitzgerald Aconcacua Tite Witsgareld Capeatiton Bir Fitaretal

Reduced Rail Rates To San Francesco via Rock Island Route

Advertisement lists greatly reduced rail fares from June 29 to July 3 to San Francesco via Rock Island Route. Mentions a $4.00 round trip with stopover, and notes laundry service by Steam Laundry at 12 and 118 West South Street with shirts collars and cuffs allegedly cleaned.

San Francesco Rock Island Ewers Jonk Certiss Steam Laundry West Sth St

Gomez Defiant on Independence for Cuba and Autonomy Rejected

New York Journal correspondent reports General Gomez insists on absolute independence for Cuba and rejects autonomy terms offered by Spain. He argues no annexation sentiment exists in Cuba and warns any peace with Spain must not bind Cuba to U.S. or debt obligations. He calls for world attention to Spanish general Weyler and Armenia abuses while affirming readiness to ally with the United States if it aids genuine Cuban liberty.

New York New York Journal Gomex Cuba Gomezo Cammplas South United States Estrada Palma Cu~bans Spain Brant Curowi Werler Armenia American Congress Am. Womez

Greece Greece and Turkey naval dispute debated in New York May

A World dispatch from New York on May 16 reports widespread debate over Turkey seeking a share of Greece s fleet as a condition of peace. Sir Charles Dilke and MP James O Kelly warn that allowing Turkey to seize Greek ships would cripple Greece and upset Mediterranean balance. some liberals doubt government will permit such surrender while conservatives attack diplomacy.

Turkey New Yorks Turkes Grek Dury Hussia Mediterranean Greece Europe England Nberal Tha Firecce

Greeks Advance in Epirus as Turks Fall Back toward Domokos

May 15 dispatches report Greek forces gaining important advantages in Epirus while Turkish troops fall back from Pharsalos and Domokos. Greek operations continue toward Nicopolis and Pentepigi, with multiple fronts near Arta Griboro and Griboro noted as engagements unfold. The Athens and London correspondents discuss strategic decisions, armistice hopes, and the impact of these actions on ongoing conflicts in Crete and Thessaly.

Domokos Pharsalos Arta Griboro Bat Ming Nicopolis Gulf Nicopolle Pentepigwild Canes Crete Athens Lamia Alli Epiris Aegean Volo Bairam Epirus Times Constantinopla Turkey Daily Chronicle

Vast Union Planned by Eastside Clothing Trades

In New York on May 14, a meeting led by the Brotherhood of Tailors and the Children’s Jacket Makers union approved joint actions. They called for representatives from nine unions to meet at 93 Forsyth Street next Saturday to form a united committee and press demands on employers, aiming to secure gains this year without a midsummer strike. The combined membership ranges from 10,000 to 25,000 workers.

New York Brotherhood of Tailors Children's Jacket Makers’ Union Forsyth Street Children’s Jacket Makers’ Uniot Kase-pants Makers’ Union West Makers

Summer Resorts Illustrated Information About Them

Promotional notice outlines popular summer destinations along the Atlantic coast and eastern mountains. Highlights include Atlantic City Cape May Long Branch and other retreats with travel by Vandalia Pennsylvania Short Lines via St Louis. Details and reservations available through W F Brunner passenger agent Rock Island Route St Louis.

Atlantic Ocean Alleghenies Adirondacks Catskill Mountains St Louis Pennsylvania Vandalle-Prinssi- Sante Atlantic City Cape May Long Franch Atlantic

Cleveland Chief Dictates Sunday Baseball Test

Cleveland officials anticipate a Sunday baseball game but police chief Abbott vows full enforcement of the Sunday law. He warns of wide patrols and possible militia if arrests occur and urges amending the statute via legislature to allow peaceful play.

Cleveland Abbott

Convicts Disappointed by Supreme Court Ruling

Tollet Illinois May 15 Convicts at Tollet prison faced shattered hopes as the Supreme Court declared the indeterminable sentence law invalid. News spread cell to cell that the law would be struck down leaving inmates restless while advocates urged amendments to bar habitual criminals from parole and require longer terms before release.

Illinois Supreme Court Tollet Wic Trestom Warren MacClaughrey

Depew to sail abroad six weeks vacation in Europe

New York May 15 Chauncey M Depew will sail June 2 to witness the Queen Jubilee parade and visit England He will meet the Vanderbilts abroad and then return for an extended stay at Biltmore NC He denies plans by George Vanderbilt to live in Europe and says the Vanderbilt estate will be kept and his heir remains at home Vanderbilts health improves but will seek physicians in London Depew also notes Depew’s and Vanderbilt’s lack of firm travel plans following the summer

New York Chauncey M. Depew England Aldermen Biltmore N. C Cornelius Vanderbilt Dupen Vandervilt London Gloucester Mare Annisquam Cape Will Sargent George Chard Will Lane Trey Wieh Bay Werotks Coffin's

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Relief and Cure

Important to sufferers no surgical operation. Pyramid Pile Cure, a vegetable remedy, is claimed to relieve itching and bleeding piles and to cure them permanently in many cases. Sold for 50 cents per package with a booklet and testimonials.

Pyramid Drug Co Albion Mich Ruggisin

Senate Sugar Inquiry Sparks Sharp Debate Over Chapman Resolution

In Washington on May 14 the Senate heatedly debated Elverton Chapman before the bar and sugar stock allegations. Tillman pressed for truth and punishment, naming Havemeyer and the sugar trust while urging concrete action and contempt penalties if needed. The chamber also discussed land patents and Cuba relief as the tariff debate loomed, with adjournment set for Monday.

Washington Senate Elverton Chapman Tillman South Carolina Allen Messrs Faulzner West Virginia White California Spooner Wisconsin Oir Chandler Qate Tilmen Gallerien Titlman Stecke Geston Steatter Wihol New Harmpshire Havemeyer Covent Sugar Trust Erandzes Messrs. Hoar Chandler Gallinger Gear Gal- Unger Cuba Committee On Foreign Relations Aldrich

Disappearance of Herrmann Car at Jersey City

Mrs Adeline Herrmann widow of Prof Herrmann reports the loss of a traveling car containing scenery mechanical effects and household goods tied to Herrmanns efforts. The car vanished after arriving at Jersey City rail yards with no trace found. Howe and Hummel retained to pursue the matter and a lawsuit may follow. Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as a cure for various skin ailments. Available from J Jones Fifth and Kansas Ave.

DeWitt G. W. Stans Kansas Ave Orphan Knight Beecham New York Adeline Herrmann Prof. Herrmann Herrmann Jersey City Bucklen J. Jones Fifth End

Dr Pierce's Discovery and Pleasant Pellets Endorse Health Habits

An old promotional piece extols overwork dangers and urges care for health, recommending Dr. Pierce's Guidem Medical Discovery as a universal remedy. It touts digestion cleansing and blood purification, with Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets described as a gentle laxative curing constipation.

Sesh Bulllyr Pierce

Quick Cough Cure Advertises Rapid Cold Relief

An old promotional note touts One Minute Cough Cure to rapidly relieve cold symptoms and a range of throat and lung ailments. It mentions G. W. Stansfield and a postal address as part of the sales pitch, highlighting quick recovery and relief.

G. W. Stansfield

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