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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes Miss Stacey Cheately May Wedding

In Topeka and vicinity society items describe the marriage of Miss Maud Stacey to Mr William M Cheatley of Parte Texas set for Wednesday May 46 at Grace Cathedral with Miss Dilley Metre and Fred Dutebar attending. Also reported are lectures by Mrs Ford, high school class 159% picnic details, and various local social updates.

Maud Stacey Willian M Cheatley Parte Texas Grace Cathedral Dilley Metre Junction City Fred Dutebar Wenton Topeka Gertrude Potter Hishland Park Te Bret Arbsement Creim Sie Bing Ota Aire Potter Hard Cartlidge Fred Tree Charles Rhetlista Clifford Thiver Frank Smith Paul Sweet Charles Schiege Ellatt King Dan Hoegert Harry Lukens Jiey Max Wardall Herbert Jobin Will Hamilton

Portia club meeting and social calendar items

The Portia club will meet with Mrs. James Allison at 615 Topeka Avenue on Thursday May 27. Mrs Alberts Alexander has returned from Pittsburg Kan after a lecture. A caution club party in Leavenworth drew a large, bright finale crowd with many attendees listed. Guests include Mr Arch Wilks, Mr Walter Burgess, Mr Willard Scott, Mr Frank Dennett, Sir Archie Barnes, Mr George Meyden, and Mr Galen Nichols.

Portia Club James Allison Topeka Avenue Fords Alberts Alexander Pittelnne Kan Sie Tan Pen Arthur Mille Aire Small Nelle Beiter Madge Jolkmoon Archi Wilks MY Walter Burgess Willard Scott Frank Dennett Archie Barnes George Meyden Br. Galen Nichobs Clare Chemtham Junction City Dore Furman Fred Cole A. Thomas Aml May Nina San Antonin Texas Europe Ard Mite Mabel Martin Orage City Paula Emmi Dodds J. J. Jones Mica Menemery Elteworth Mra Abram Hanna

Supreme Court Rules President May Remove Appointments At Will

In a May 28 decision, Justice Peckham and the Supreme Court held that a president may remove a United States attorney before the end of a fixed term. The ruling affirms the removal power despite a four year appointment period, and notes implications for officeholders during administrations. Parsons challenged the tenure, and the suit followed lower court actions seeking to limit removal rights.

Supreme Court Will Washington United States Puckhat L. E Parsona Alabama Setby Peckham Elaime Parsons Te biBes United States District Attor Iowa Asin Mfayine Raimer O'Neil Rimv Lim Parkins

Santa Fe Picnic Plans For Topeka Shop Employees

A committee of Edward McKiernan James White and D Alexander visits Bonner Springs Leavenworth and Kan Sus Cli to determine site and date for the annual Topeka shop picnic. The committee will report to form a general committee tonight and decide the picnic location for this year. Last year the event was at the Contrary near St. Jo with about 1000 employees and families attending. The picnic is the biggest annual event for Topeka shop workers.

Edward McKiernan James White D. Alexander Santa Fe Thiarity Bonner Springs Leavenworth Kan- Sus Topeka Doy SL Jor

Supreme court upholds rebating ban in interstate telegraph case

Washington May 24. The supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling against CS Wright of Pittsburgh Pa for violating interstate commerce prohibitions on rebates. The decision cites separation of telegraph carriers as the basis. Judge Munger ordered a divorce decree between Western Union and an associated telegraph company to be completed by September. Barle death triggers house adjournment in Washington.

Washington Supreme Court Court Belon CS Wright Fittsbure Telegraph Ouraim Munger United States District “Court Ruming Juder Brewer Priton Union Pa Elic Telegraph Barle House South Carolina

Protests Rise Over Convict Labor At Reform School Grounds

A state house dispute centers on employing inmates from the reform school to plant flowers. Officials defend the plan as practical and cost saving while protesters urge using only honorable labor. Superintendent Howell notes available flowers and assigns the task under supervision of M. W. Gamare and Treasurer Hefle.

State House Secretary of State Burh Howell Reform School Mt Ftgell Boise M. W. Gamare Woners Hefle Counse

Supreme Court Narrowly Limits Interstate Commerce Power

The U S Supreme Court ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission cannot set preauction rates or issue tariffs before they take effect. The Cincinnati New Orleans & Texas and Florida & Western line cases involved freight bureaus challenging rate control and commissions duties under the Interstate Commerce Act. Justice Brewer wrote the opinion noting the commission lacks authority to mandamus future tariffs, while acknowledging its broader role in preventing discrimination and supervising rate fairness.

Supreme Court Power of Commerce Commission Washington United States Supreme Court United States Interstate Commerce Commission Cumminaion Cincimnati & New Orleans Railroad Company Florida & Western Company Interstate Commerce Commission Cincinnati New Orleans & Texas Freight Bureaus of Chicago Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Congress Interstate Commerce Commissoon Justice Brewer Interstate Commerce Act Distine Brewer Fallivad

Leland Debating Pension Agency Offer From McKinley

Washington reports say CY Leland was offered the pension agency by President McKinley. Leland tells a fellow Republican he is weighing acceptance while Kansas politics and Senator Baker also figure in the patronage bid. In Topeka the tale is discredited amid local sentiment about loyalty and fit for the job.

McKinley Washington CY Leland Copeka Leland Norimaudie Sekay Kansan Lebend

Royal Assur refuses Clarkson rate book obey order

San Francisco official Robert Dickson, general manager of Royal Assurance, declines to drop Clarkson rate book citing legal permission to operate in Kansas and readiness to comply with state laws only if demanded later, while Mr. McNall warns license could be revoked if laws are not followed.

Clarkson Webb McNall Robert Dickson San Francisco Mrankeer Royal Assurance Company Kansas Kuins Perukal McNatt McNall

Triple Tie Society May Continue Business Ruling

Superintendent Webb McNett of the state Instruction department issued a ruling on the Triple Tie benefit organization. If convinced the group complied with law, he withdraws objection to its continued operations in Karn Sas. The lodge was formed by G. M. Stratton of Clay Center and others who left the Knights and Ladies of Security at a national supreme lodge meeting in the city.

McNall Webb McNett State Instrine Karn Sas Stewarts G. M. Stratton Clay Center Aumber Supreme Lodge Tits City

Tax Board Hearings On Railroad Taxation Continue

Tax Commissioner Pollard of the B and M appears before the state board of railroad assessors to present views on taxation of the company property in Kansas for the coming two years. Sedgwick, MO and T attorney, will testify before the assembly this afternoon as hearings aim to conclude by midweek. The board plans to settle valuations shortly and seeks to remove discrimination noted in some cases, though large reductions are not expected.

Pollard State Board of Railroad Assessors Kansas TN. Sedgwick Attrney MOK. & T Ralse Lear Winymne

Resolution Loyal to Law and Temperance Efforts Adopted

The Young Peoples Society of Christ ian Endeavor at First Presbyterian Church Topeka Kan heard a temple talk on civic duty and ended with unanimous resolutions. They endorsed temperance action and urged strict law enforcement, pledging support to aid efforts to drive the evil from the community.

First Presbyterian Church Society Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor First Presbyterian Church Theo P S.C. BE Topeka Kan Sudeavors Temperance Workers Patriote Law and Order

Hayslip to Stay in Topeka Amid Store Expansion

Al Hayslip, Topeka billiard hall operator, plans to remain as town shifts. He says his Royal buziard hall must move due to the W. W. Man speaker store enlargement, with uncertainty over selling the confectionery stock and location changes. Phil Hayslip denies plans to leave, aiming to relocate the building at 77 Kandas Ave.

al Hayslip Topeka Hayslip Royal Buziard Hall Dune 1 W. W. Manspeaker Ihas Phil Hayslip Kandas Avbeni George Fantey Slavies

John Lang Suffers Patella Fracture in Topeka

John Lang a colored man employed by Sheriff Kepley fell down stairs at the county jail Saturday evening and fractured the patella of his right knee. He was taken to Stormont hospital and the bones were wired together that night. Lang’s injury is a rare patella fracture in Topeka and Sheriff Kepley will cover his hospital care.

John Lang Kepley Stormont Lang Topeka

Market Report From Chicago May 2 Thorough Grain and Livestock Figures

The report shows wheat opening quiet but firm with unchanged close from Saturday, corn quiet yet firm despite large receipts, oats and rye steady. Provisions weaken on high beef and pork supplies, hogs and cattle receipts rising. stockers and feeders mixed with overall weaker cattle and sheep bids. Sugar and coffee steady in New York with sugar refining firm, coffee quiet.

Chicago T.y Migniapolis Duluth New York

Wheat and corn market flurry spurs bullish and weakness signals

Chicago reports show wheat opened steady with bullish tone as shorts bought, then shift to weaker tones on improving supply expectations. Corn and oats trade mixed while hogs and provisions weaken on slow demand and slack buying. visible supply declines noted yet demand cautious amid fluctuating prices.

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