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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1897

Page

5

North Topeka Snowy Night Social Railings On Ave

Fragmentary notes describe a North Topeka scene with residents on Kee Fo Routan Avenue and nearby Curtis Street. Mentions Morrow family, Louise Hircherly, and George Kimmer. Describes church events, baptisms, prayers, and community gatherings. Limited clarity but preserves names, locations, and social activities.

Feme Routan Avenue M. Morrow le Clessing Quetley Baoun Tew Bro Haw Morrow Bm Dow Ber Vier Buren Louise Hircherly Horton Ste Ari Gieorge Kimmer Curtis Street Roy Cannan Sienotes Lehman West Grace Cathedral Greed Shepherds the Wroem Budde Aventis Turk Mudie Praterdiy

Proud of Me Lewis for carrying away Ue honor

Proud notes say Lewis won the Ue honor amid many competitors. The piece highlights his seven point lead and mentions family ties including Mr. Leverin and Pearl in a local orchestra. Hert, a familiar figure, is linked to Mrs. von Duhien's circle.

Lewis Leverin Pearl Chiesa Hert Gianist Mtr. von Duhien Clakecs

China Threatens Spain Over Philippine Rights

Havana dispatch states Chinese residents in Cuba face risks as China may recognize belligerent rights if lives and property are harmed. Reports cite Weyler’s columns targeting Chinese in central provinces, with peasants fleeing and executions of alleged spies amid looted goods and forced labor.

New York Havana Ching Liguana Cuba China Spain Philippines Weyler

Editor Bennett Home Arrives Aboard Steam Yacht Nameuna

James Gordon Bennett proprietor of the New York Herald arrives Sunday afternoon in his steam yacht Nameuna from Toulon calling at Madeira Las Palmas and Bermuda. The yacht docked for quarantine after a brief health inspection and Bennett with guests including Lady Dutkeley plan to go ashore today.

New York Herald New York Janine Gordon Bennett Toulon France Madeira Las Palmas Bermusdhil Mey Stade Les Palms Ith Bermuda Tomphingvié Me Benoere Lady Dutkeley Mr. Henry Ridgeway

Wind Scour Terral Oklahoma Tops Storm Report

A severe wind storm struck Terral and surrounding Vicinity on May 24 tearing down two hovels and eight to ten other structures. Four houses suffered major damage in the county. Several outbuildings wrecked and livestock losses occurred though no serious injuries were reported. One air service property sustained heavy damage.

Terrall Terral T. T Mansematt Nu Per Song Air Martin

Rockefeller Edict Bans Sunday Labor at Ore Docks

John D Rockefeller issues order restricting Sunday work on his ore docks in Cleveland Ohio. Workers must respond to ship traffic at any hour, with shift windows extending from midnight Saturday to Sunday. The directive aims to enforce daily labor limits and coordinate unloading and handling of vessels.

John D. Rockefeller Cleveland John Db, Rockefeller Hsbre Aekel

Calve's Voice Fails During Indianapolis Debut Encore Request

Calve struggled through the last scene at the Indianapolis May festival before 4,600 fans as her voice broke repeatedly. She pleaded for release after an encore request, drawing mixed reactions from the audience of about 5,000.

Indianapolis Audiepos Indisnapolis Calve Sane Thomas Hamber Witen Ely

State Book Commission Hearings and Lead Educators Discuss

The State Journal reports on the book commission's session plans and the appointed Kansas experts. D O McCray praises the committee's mission, noting members like Hale Nees Jewett Lupier and Stryker bring decades of educational service. The piece details publishers bids, regulatory debates, and inspector Williams’ reassignment amid controversy.

Text Book Commission The State Journal D. O. McCray Commision Hale la Crosse Black Pittsbore Vhanvie Jelmts Kavags Nees Independence Mes Donald McDonald Is & Ireless AL V. Jewett Abtenn Jewett Lupier Patents County Alee Senate Stryker Berdestlege Towahe Achouts Kansas New York City Companias Silanii A G. G. Tinto Coupany Wit Hake Kaneas McCray Ubis Aforce Feruther Beuke

Asphalt Wales and Drives Replace Sand at State House

At a Saturday meeting the parecatye counch voted to reject bids on Miazona walks and to replace current sand and stone drives with asphalt. Contracts not set until June. State House grounds have long troubled both current and prior administrations due to impractical drives and walks.

Asphalt Wales State House Pres Nt Executive Council

Live stock board ousts inspector at Kansas City yards

The stock board, after meeting in Kansas City, removed J F Williams as inspector for the Kansas City stock yards. Albert Dean, a government inspector, takes over. Williams had earned $190 monthly. Board members J W Johnson and Frank Weinshank opposed the fee change and supported restoring inspection duties to the state, easing charges on cattlemen.

Weinstink Sir Williams Riddles Sir Riddle Shiva Mr. Jimineen Eddie Willams Kansas City Dean Ms. Welushank JF Williams Rock Diland Fort Worth A.B. Willains Santa Fe la Junte LR. Wright Journal Stock Battle State Live Stock Sanitiry Commission J. F. Willams Atute Taylor Tidal Wiliams Williams Mneet Fg Ineld Albert Dean Rascas City Stock Yards Company J. W. Johnson Frank Weinshank

Where is Lewelling a State House presence questioned

State House rumors center on Lewelling’s activity as a railroad board member. Questions arise about his telegraphic duties and salary while neglecting official duties. Reports note Bank News, charter filings, and gubernatorial appointments affecting state boards and banks including Breidenthal, Turton, and Mehl.

State House Lewelling Sedeyick County State Board of Railroard Commissioners State Bank News State Bank of Columbus John &. Turton Leedy W. A Nayior Holton HL Mehl Leavenworth State Board of Pharmacy Charles Lawrence Wichita

Festival Plans Move Forward With Committee Work

The Committee of Fifteen prepares to begin work next Thursday on the Fall Festival amid growing fundraising and the promise of a larger event than previous years. Leaders emphasize unpaid effort and community support as preparations include parades, floats, and a Santa Fe anniversary gathering with multiple lodges and fraternal groups weighing involvement.

Hla Chy St Ludiey & Jos- Asa Justyn A. K Rodgera D. J Greenwald G H Knights of Pythias Chapeelior Bird Turka

Importers Seek Senate Aid as Tea Tax Impacts Markets

Delegation from Topeka and Chicago grocers travels to Washington led by F A Hancock of Dubuque to press for repeal of the tea tax on all imports ordered before the Senate bill’s passage. Dealings inflated by futures sales leave some houses facing large losses while others report sizable profits.

Dubuque Towa Washington Allison Chicago Senate New York Japan F. A. Hancock Dubnane

Greatest Diamond Gone From Government Treasury in Hyderabad

London reports the famed Victoria or Imperial diamond, valued at about 500000 pounds, disappears from Hyderabad’s government treasury. A paste substitute was found, experts say the gem is unmatched, with roots tied to Golconda mines and legends of the Nizam. Details of the theft remain elusive.

Hyderabad London Calcutta Frobbery Nigam Hydsrated Simla Gulconda sNizain Deccan Golconda

Mayor Harrison Leads Chicago Bicycle Club Parade

Chicago May 4 Meyer Carter Hardoon rode a wheel escorted by sight officers in Knickerbockers led the annual Sunday run of Chicago bicycle clubs. The parade started from Thirty-fifth Street and Grand Boulevard ending at Garfield Park with about 200 cyclists, 160 of whom were women.

Chicago Meyer Carter HH. Hardoon Knickerbockers

Vaughn Recovering From Ring Injury in New York

Eddle Vaughn, famous lightweight prizefighter, is reported to be recovering at Manhattan Hospital after a Saturday night fall in the National Sporting Club ring caused a laceration of the brain. Doctors say a contusion remains on the left side, though recovery is expected. promoters suggest the fall cost him the bout.

New York Baddie Vaughn Rehter National Sporting Club Manhattan Hospital Tsiw Vaughn

Shot by son over log chain sparks distress in Pomeroy

Mrs Diana Wandling died after Bliss Wandling shot her for demanding a log chain borrowed from her. In jail, Bliss reacted stoically to news of his father’s death, saying she should have kept away from his house. At Adams street resort, منطقة tense scene as Sergeant Donovan tended the crowd. May Shultze arrested for disorderly house. Nelle Gray Emma Jansen Lillie Lang and May Elder rounded up. Festival chorus creation postponed until June with full rehearing under Professor Cravens tomorrow. attendance urged. Peerless Steam Laundry promotes shirt laundering service at West 5th Street locations.

Pomeroy Diana Wandling Bliss Tink Donovan Raiz Adams Nelle Gray Emma Jansen Lillie Lang May Elder Professor Cravens

Electric search light on Santa Fe engine first used

The Santa Fe’s first engine to carry an electric search light arrived in Topeka at 11 10 last night as a headlight experiment. The device can be moved to light curves and straight sections, enabling the engineer to see a half mile ahead on dark nights.

Santa Fe Topeka

International tube trust formed to control United States market

Pittsboro May 24 News reports English manufacturers join American firms to create the world’s largest bioyete tube trust. The deal acquires Elwood and Grenville Pa plants for nearly 1 200 000 and may include Shethyville Toledo and Brooklin plants. New York will host the headquarters under H W Hartman. Promotion of patent rights and expanded capacity are noted amid talks of further acquisitions.

Pittsboro Midlands England Whia Countcy Ovptrisht Elwood Grenville Ukims Shethyville Toledo Ohio Brooklsn N. C Tie Trust New York H.W. Hartman Ellwood Tube Factory

Greatly Reduced San Francisco Route Offer

Reduced fare from Rock Island to San Francisco announced with tickets on sale June 29 to July 3. One way price is 22 50 and round trip 45 00, with a stopover option noted.

San Francisco Rock Island Tieketa

National Educational Association Meeting at Lincoln

A damaged notice describes the National Educational Association meeting in Milwaukee July 6 to 9. It praises Union Pacific service via Omaha and Kansas City, notes travel options and Pullman accommodations, and mentions social events and admission free. A warning scene about a terrible accident is included with advice to use Dewitts Hazel Syrup for burns. George W. Stansted, 632 Kansas Avenue.

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