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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1897

Page

8

Weather Observer Jennings To Install Roof Mounted Instruments

A weather observer named Jennings will install new instruments on the building roof to monitor conditions. The setup includes thermometers and other devices, with operation expected within days. The project, tied to the Frohman Depew Company, will coincide with a Crawford time production and a comedy presented at Crawford time. Prices for performances are listed as 20 cents and 10 cents with ladies free on Monday.

Frohman Depew Company Crawford Time Snow Protas DoPew Company Gaulty Without Werk New Heat Ladies Tree Crawford Opera House

Leland Faces Push for Pension Agent Post Amid Turmoil

The piece describes Cyrus Leland lobbying soldiers in Kansas to back his bid for U S district pension agent. It reports letters supporting Baker and the president seeking Anderson’s appointment, with factions and rumors about endorsements. A Topeka Republican notes Leland’s petition circulation aims to pressure officials and undermine Major Anderson’s candidacy.

Cyrus Leland Kansas United States District Land Baker Oealtier Anderson Anderaim Leland Hee Andersen W. H Marysville Jack Harris Ottawa Retgins Mark Minna Lena Baker Leland Tom Anderson Thin Assterson Topeka Denipian Republian Petishun Non Curtis Major Anderson Harrie Ortye

Topeka Hometown Notes Roundup of Local Happenings

Mayor returns from Chicgo and local committees meet as temperance funds and polio of civic groups surface. Town figures include W S Kale on Taytor street, Abe Steinven in St Louis buying, Justice Mellinick back from San Antonio, and talks on a city square dance venue and a forthcoming state convention entertainment committee.

Fellows Chicco W. S Kale Taytor Yale Reuss Eset Ing Karsas Avenue Cheops Council Abe Steinven Hub Clothing, Company St. Louis Phil Bennett van Buren Street Briel Dep Seneca Topeka Georges Woolf Harvey Artington Heichita Hew St. Long J 2 Billard Afetro Pella Leandt J. G Dwugherty Kansas City Washburn Benitor Ferrer James A. ‘Treveman Daniel J. Trickter Cicago Mary A. Masi Kanauy City Kentucky Avenue Highland Park Beakeman Martin Finney Santa Be London Can Rosser Worle Eunla Pe Georgia Goverors Sant 16 ML Steele theartHeatl Itty Eiller Paine Ebr Good Lawrence Mr Good Mra Chariton Joe McClure Santa Fe Haledman Rantley Wholesale Grocers Company City Bomgardeer Mulvane

Head in a paint can prank ends with rescue

A man in Carroll attempted to fit his head into a cut tin can during an evening prank. The lid trapped him until a kind clerical man freed him. Onlookers found the episode humorous as neighbors urged around the can. Meanwhile at Washburn College a debate will feature Young Men's Silver Club versus the college Republicans.

Carroll Sliver Club Washburn College Republican Club College Chapel George G. Daarmieser Wy. K. Wart W. J. Dunsinghar L. A. Halbert Washburn Club Washburn United States

Decoration Day Observance Planned by G A R Posts

Shawnee county holds Decoration day events for veterans with school ceremonies on May 28 and 29. Post 71 coordinates details including flower collection, parade marshal Harry Randitt, and memorial addresses by Col J H Gilpatrick and Rev Mi CG Lone. Funds raised by a patriotic drama at Grand Opera House May 28 to cover expenses.

Bundy Shawnee County Pst Branner van Buren Lowman Hit Clay Sumner Oakland Madison Washington Monroe Huchanan Grant Lane Quincy Harry Randitt Ant Elty Marshall Procenaton Ham Grand Opera House W. D. Saphar

United States Commissioners Arrive in Paris for Bimetallic Talks

The U S bi metallic commission led by Senator Barrow Wolcott Stevenson and Charles Payne arrives in Paris and will seek audience with President Faure through General Porter They will stay at the Hotel Vendome for about a month then head to London with plans to convene if Britain joins The French premier M Meline says France unlikely to lead without Britain participation

France Paris United States Great Britain

Quiet dog caught in Garfield park pursuit by officer

An on duty policeman in Garfield park pursued a troublesome dog described as a brute. After about five minutes the dog offered no resistance and was secured with a rope around its neck. The dog was taken toward Soldier creek and left there. the officer faced no immediate punishment for the act.

Garfield Park Soldier Creek Soldier

Omaha Treasurer Henry Botin Taken Into Custody

Henry Botin, late treasurer of Omaha, was arrested yesterday after failing to appear for a sentence. Convicted of embezzling 103000 dollars from city funds, his shortage was found in June two years ago. He faces 19 years and a 211000 dollar fine. Phone 420.

Omaha Henry Botin

WANTS THE COURT TO REMAIN IN LEAVENWORTH

Leavenworth lawyers press to keep the full term of the federal court in Leavenworth and oppose adjourning to Topeka after the court opens. Local officials and attorneys argue the practice harms judges, attorneys, and litigants, urging the court stay to finish Leavenworth business and provide fair access.

Leavenworth G. Foster Topeka Porter Federal Court Foster Dawes J.C. Petherbridge Poster P. Rutherford Phat le Michael Wichita Jesse George Leavengerth

Missing Bank Messenger in Boston With $45,000 Involved

Albert M. King a 19 year old messenger for Boylston National Bank vanished after handling a complex clearing house routine. He reportedly carried about $20,000 in cash and $10,000 in United States certificates, plus other sums, before disappearing after a sequence of transfers and payments. Police and bank officials searched his routes and accounts but found no trace of him. King had worked two years and lived with his father, a South End National Bank employee.

Boston Albert M. King Boylston National Bank United States Kite Haan Instructiona King Goylaton Bank Fle South End National Bank Hatusie Union National Bank Boylston Barn Soan Freeman National Sumner Street National Bank of Commerce Freemn Bank Union Bank United Clearing House

Morgan for Congressman at large in local politics

The Lyons Republican shifts support from Charlie Curtis for congressman at large to W. Morgan of the Hutchinson News. The News accuses a neighbor of treason, while the Republican pivots to Seventh district, urging readers to consider Morgan. Tonight Hamilton hall hosts a gala with Up church Lodge No. 244 Degree team drill.

Morgan Lyons Republican Charlie Curtis The Hutchinaon News Curtis W. ¥. Morgan Tonieht Hamilton Hall Upchurch Lodge No. 244

Irrigation Proved Effective For Goodell’s Strawberries

A TEennesen farmer, A E Goodell, tested a practical irrigation system on his strawberry beds. The watered plants bore larger, sweeter berries with earlier buds and ample, regular moisture. Early harvested fruit displayed superior size, and residents noted irrigation as a dependable aid to fruit and vegetable growth.

Ofte Goodell Teeuneen Steawbertiee

Taxing Judgments Good for Old Debts, Whitcomb Says

Lawyer George H. Whitcomb of Whitcomb & Puiler says a new law taxing judgments will weed out old ones and cancel them. He doubts how non resident held judgments can be fixed but predicts constitutional backing and more eastern loans to Kansas as confidence grows in the state.

Whitcomb George H. Whitcomb Whitcomb & Puiler Doster Kansaz Kaneas

One Hundred Post Offices Near Topeka Bank Settlements

A report notes about one hundred post offices around Topeka handle and settle with the Topeka postoffice. Smaller offices settle infrequently due to low earnings, while Topeka shifts money via Lawrence. Also advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure-all for various conditions, sold by J K Jones.

Topeka Lawrence Pausceion Tootka Bucklen J K. Jones Firth Kansas

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