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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1897

Page

6

Social events in Topeka and vicinity observed

Recent society items from Topeka highlight entertaining guests at Miss Stacey and Mary Stacey gatherings, club meetings, and lectures. Notables include Mrs. Ford lecturing on Luther Balzac and Color. visits from Mrs. Chapman and Mr. Lingurelt. and plans for socials, weddings, and trips among local families and visiting relatives.

Topeka A. H. Linewtelt J. & Collins Grace Lake View A. J. Hotton Thunday Federation of Clathes Pred Gonlon Lincoln Neb Yesterey Clud Sis All Williams Jarrel Quincy D. J. Harding Chicago Bugie Currys Wintow America Aulich Punsch Fiesres Berlin Bunny” Eason Rofainthve Bidtting

Alde Folkes Concert Delights Library Ball Crowd

A crowded Library Hall audience enjoyed an benefit concert for First Hospital fund. Baptist choir opened with a marching procession around the hall. Performances included Mr Henry Dalby in burnt cork, humorous bits, and a spoof band made of kitchen items. The program closed with Auld Lang Syne sung by the chorus.

The Baptist Church Colin Coe Uber Aantes Marina Washburton Distrus Montern Hetry Dalby Cork Wol Wailsworth Lingafelt Per Fy Ty Shirer Surle Coliniat

Tom Anderson Endorsed Amid Political Contests

In Topeka a state pension agent attended a convention camp and received a unanimous endorsement through a resolution. The event, held near Hennes, saw Major Tom Anderson secured support from Cyrus Leland amid factional maneuvering. Weather remains pleasant as towns consider the next engagements.

Tom Anderson Cyrus Leland Cie Hennes United States Pension Topeka

Tornado insurance ruling opens for non residents

Webb McNall superintendent of insurance ruled that list limits cannot bar tornado insurance by non resident companies. Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co was told its charter did not permit tornado business. After amending its charter to include tornado risks, the company was allowed to write such hazards under a certified copy received last night.

Webb McNall Foray Springfeld Fire Aid Marine Insurance McNall Spennafield Mass McNeil

Populists and Democrats Seek Fusion in State Race

Kan sas Democrats push for Populist endorsement to aid fusion in 1900 campaign. Charles Bucher of Newton argues exchanging Populist support for backing the Democratic presidential candidate could seal re election of Leedy and state officers. Many insurers have withdrawn from Harclear Clarkson's bureau amid the party maneuvering.

Kan Sas Hiises Natonal Camputen Charles Bucher Newton Sampalen Bucher Joe Lowe

Labor Resolution Supports Worker Organization at Convention

A resolution by George B. Evans urged labor organization for manual workers as a duty and right, adopted unanimously after other resolutions. W. W. Cook seeks the post of engineer at Hutchinson Reformatory, returning from Santa Fe strike displacement. Cape iain 2B Arnold and WT Hop kine prep for new duties in Horlington.

George B. Evans Hutchinson Reformatory W. W. Cook Santa Fe A. Fe. UW Butehinehn Cape Iain Arnold Gyefew Superin Henderit Hopkine Horligton

Asbell Murder Case Appears for Supreme Court Ruling

The next supreme court sitting will announce a decision on Jade J. D. Meche’s motion to reopen the Asbell murder case. Meche contends Astell’s wife died by her own hand and the husband, now serving a penitentiary term for her murder, is innocent. Asbell awaits execution on a pending death sentence.

Asbell Supreme Court Jade J. D. Meche Astell Ashell

Aid-de-Camp Appointed Governor Leedy Names Prank Miller

Aid-de-Camp Prank Miller of Emporia receives major rank from Governor Leedy at the appointment ceremony in honor of Major General Charles McCrom. Miller is manager of the Standard OS company in Emporia and is a well known figure in military circles. Weather indications forecast Kansas shower this afternoon, fair tonight, cooler later with westerly winds.

Aid-de-Camp Leedy Prank Miller Emporia Charles McCrom Standard OS Company Washington Kansas

Brick a Brack Cabinet How to Make a Perni ture Piece at Home

A simple guide teaches building a neat cabinet from basic wood and brackets. Both boys and girls can craft the frame at home or in school workshops using small stock and half inch shelves. The piece can be stained to resemble cherry or other woods with careful sanding.

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Arming Cabinet and Home Care Tips From Eeeky Household Column

A homemaking article describes an arming cabinet with options for shelves panels and finishes. It advises silk undergarment washing methods and a meat test for baking. includes brass kettle polishing using acid and fine abrasive.

Greatly Reduced Rock Island Route Fare to San Francisco

Tickets dated June 29 to July inclusive offer $22.50 one way and $45.00 round trip with a stopover. Peerless Steam Laundry cleans shirts collars and cuffs at 12 and 14 West 8th Street. An excellent programme for the Hand concert at Garfield Park tomorrow afternoon. subscribe for The State Journal.

San Francisco Rock Island West 8Th St Garfield Park The State Journal

Munyon Remedies Promises Wealth and Sincere Science

The text touts Munyon cures as superior, claiming innate knowledge of sins of science, strict enforcement, and specific remedies for fevers digestion liver complaints and more. It asserts Munyon’s success and wealth as evidence, noting remedies are sold by druggists at two cents a vial and touts remarkable results.

Annis Mall Stextocrant Bietoert Braifield Rewsiater Co Avante Dauggiots Solomon Serach Crea

Silver predicted to win in 1900 by ex senator Dubois

Chicago May 22 ex Senator Fred T. Dubois of Idaho predicts silver Republicans will shape the 1900 election. He expects a national committee meeting with broad state representation and plans for congressional races and possible silver Republican presidential nomination. Also noted is a D of H funeral notice for Sophia Bergman at 3 Quincy Street with lodge members urged to attend.

Dubois Chicago Fred T. Dubois Idaho Washington Provisional National Committee Dubs Excelsior Lodge No D. of H Loctel Room Sophia Bergman Quincy Street HD Hanson Donl Tilford Tiecorder

Market Report from Chicago May 22 Wheat and Livestock Prices

Chicago market report May 22 notes wheat steady to higher with July at 1.70 amid mixed news and strong weekly shipments. Corn and oats active but lower on receipts. July corn at 2.44 to 2.45 and oats around 1.77. Provisions weak as large receipts weigh. hogs and cattle receipts listed with shipments. Kansas City and other markets show mixed livestock activity and various price points for hogs, cattle, and sheep.

Chicago Liverpool Beerbetun Northwest Park Rbs Henvy Kansas City Mark Ayenity York

Market Notes Mixed Wheat and Commodities Fluctuate

Wheat and corn futures moved in volatile trading with July contracts showing gains on some optimism, while reports of Michigan crop damage and French production concerns tempered gains. Prices for oats, hyf, and sugar held steady or slipped, with market commentary noting strong Liverpool and New York influences and daily receipts across Chicago and Minneapolis.

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