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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1897

Page

6

Emperor William Revisits With Play Crafted For Him

Report from a royal visit detailing a drama written to please Emperor William and Empress. The event features the premiere of Der Bure graf, a German piece by Captain Laut, and notes on ceremonies for a new banner of the Pudderfors Vassars. The account names officials and marks symbolic gestures tied to an alliance showing court pageantry.

William Sud New Histories Bure Graf Germany Laut Empurere Mabestor Heheneelem Nucombore Rudeivh Maugeham Pudderfors Vassars Emi Fiudelph Hapshure Radevick Tih Pelderbors Breferick Sader Colehet Nepotoltschus Simperor Willem Order of St Andrew

Three Citizens Go Fishing West of Garhold Park

Charte Holliday Simon Greenspan and Richard van VelWar joined by Mesers Hidlitey and Ven Zeller fished a half mile west of Garfield park. They wandered the woods discussing politics and ritual while chasing fish but caught none before returning to town.

Charte Holliday Simon Greesspan Richard van Velw Solder Creewik Garhold Park Mesers Hidlitey Ven Zeller Mr. Greenspan Garfield Park

Unclear Note about Fish Stew Secrecy Emerges

Fragmentary report notes an agreement not to tell about a fish related matter but the secret leaked out widely. It mentions an unnamed party and an issue of trust and disclosure. Further specifics are unavailable in the readable text.

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Kansans to Europe on three months trip

Balina and Lindsborg residents depart for a three month European tour. J. Be Floren sends Soline friends off this morning. The group sails from Chicago to New York then to Gunswow, Sentland aboard Mongolia. They plan Edinburgh, London, Paris, and major German cities before Copenhagen and the Stockholm expo. They expect to return in September.

Balina Lindsborg Ssufina Floren Haie Champany Swenesop Helliung Linedsbors Chicago New York Mongolia Alles Line Sentland Edinburgh Eueland London Paris Germany Therest Stevebore Co Lene Lebels Berlin Copenhagen Stockholm America

A Woman's Sacrifice in Wreblndon May 25

Commissioner of Patents Hatchworth promoted several staff members on Saturday. A female employee pleaded for a promotion for her sick sister and offered to have her own higher pay delayed until she is reassigned to better work. The exchange was noted by the commissioner as highlighting conflict between merit and allyship in the office.

Wreblndon Hatchworth Ming Butterarth

Mrs Susan St John wins 25000 damages from Chicago street railway

Mrs Sneah St John a New York Whart painter was awarded 25000 damages against the North Chicago Street Railway Company. While dismounting an electric car on North State Street the motorman started the car before she reached ground, throwing her to the stone curbing and injuring her. The plaintiff claimed the injuries left her unable to continue painting.

Susan St John Chicago Street Railway Chicago Sneah St John New York Whart North Chicago Street Railway Company Chics North State Street DeWitt George Wy Stansfield Kensas Avenues

NEW KANSAS POSTMASTERS ARE APPOINTED IN SEVEN LOCATIONS

Washington May 5 The following Kansas postmasters were appointed ToWenky Bird City Cheyenne County J F Vandoren vice BL Beverstock reslimmed Bedeerton Johnson County A G McGreary vice W M Crawford re vid Hikader Oman County J H Drain vice N FT York resigned El um Wood Burton County Met Lckiart vice W D Wilkinson removed Le compton Douglas County J H Bone braks vice W R Smith removed Uitin Washington County Jon Gee ther vice HL Dietzkord resigned Milford Geary County M C Linscott vier J D McDonald resigned New Cambria Saline County J J Flint vice SP Donniyer resigned

Washington Kansas ToWeky Bird City Cheyenne County J. FP. Vandoren BL. Beverstock Bedeerton Johnson County A. G. McGreary W. M. Crawford Revid. Hikader Oman County J. H. Drain Vies N. FT. York Elum Lecompton Douglas County J. H. Bonebraks W. R. Smith Uitin Jon Geether HL. Dietzkord Milford Geary County M. C. Linscott J. D. McDonald New Cambria Saline County J. J. Flint SP. Donniyer

Rockefeller Gift Sparks Baptist Convention Riot in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on May 25 a Baptist Convention nearly dissolved after missionary They. W. H. Comm from China attacked John D. Rockefeller and his large gift to the church. Rev Cossum urged rejection of money saying gifts must be consecrated to God and not used to retrench or control church work. The heated session adjourned amid personal remarks and strong emotion.

Pittsburg Baptist Convention They W. H. Comm China John D. Rockefelter Baptist Church Cossum Mr. Cossum John D. Rockefeller

Verdict for Roland Reed damages awarded in wreck case

Jury in the Gare unit of olan Refla district court awarded Roland Reed and Miss Isadtore Rush as well as Miss Mars Myers damages for injuries from a wreck. Myers received four thousand dollars while Reed and Rush got seven thousand each. The case concerned a collision involving Southern railway injuries.

Maron. Gatay Gare Olan Reva Southern Railway Lee Enitea Suiine Mornin Roland Reed Isadtore Rush Mars Myers Miss Myers Frisk

Convention at Newton Delays and Rain Forecast

State Sunday school convention in Newton draws many delegates for Thursday program featuring Hints From My Classroom and reports from committees. Weather: about a quarter inch rain in Topeka with showers expected and warmer temperatures tonight.

Newton Aleady Hes Brown Sword of the Spirit Ctseroom Bain Popeka O. L. Smith Wellington P. George Oe. Association Foucht Cheirmas Disowsaton RM. White Athelomew Rockport Son Dee Kinney Wenon Weather Department Topeka Jennings Uist

Local stores sale and arrests reported in city

The Wigzin Harding fixtures were sold to Rohrabuneh & Co of Bt. Marys and move today. the cur has not yet been rented. Police report on two resorts on lower Kansas avenue and May DeFoy and Mrs Rosen. several painted girls arrested as inmates. Labor Commissioner Ler Johnson returns from Nashville conference after two weeks away. Opera horses shipped to Kansas City for sale by Robertson & Co. purchases by Dr. McCarty, Chas. Wolff and George Kellam & Son. Mrs Emma Dutscher dies after long illness. funeral at 316 Madison Street tomorrow at 2 30. The Arion and Turners to attend in a body. Santa Fe Route sells excursion tickets to Nashville for the exposition.

Wigzin-Harding Rohrabuneh & Co Bt. Marys Tim Donovan VenIne Kansas Avenue

Jobbers Delay Hearing as Commissioners Meet

Wichita jobbers have turned their case over to the state Railroad Commissioners without argument. They would have presented evidence on general rate reductions to Salina and other equally distant points. Governor Leedy issued a revision for Sumner County grand larceny suspect Belville, who is in Nebraska, to be brought back for prosecution as he awaits arrest. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised for various skin and minor injuries.

Wichita Kansas State Board of Railtoil Commissioners Salina Vel Belville Leedy Umner County Belvitle Case County Nebraska Sumner County

Market Report From Associated Press to State Journal

Chicago May markets overview with wheat as trend steady to lower, influence from French and British markets mixed. Provisions and hogs show slight shifts with heavy local receipts, cattle steady, sheep steady. official receipts and shipments noted for hogs sheep and hog futures.

Associated Press State Journal Chicago Liverpool Berlin Tadic Arye Texas Sua Eleo

Kansas City Grain Market Report May 3

Market notes from Kansas City and Chicago on wheat oats rye and corn with price moves down on light trade. Butter eggs and sugar coffee show tentative firming in places while Chicago reports light trade and lower cables. Analysts expect renewed interest in wheat as traders weigh cash demand and speculative pressure.

Kansas City Bri Tafeport Zral Jedby Eline Gereal

W A Michael Commission Co Supplies Grain and Provisions

Topeka based W A Michael Commission Co lists grain provisions stools and wires for orders by wire. Manager W Wickham announces quick telephone service with references to Kansas City offices and banks for support.

W. A. Michael Commission Co West Sixth Ave Topeka W. A. Michael West Sixth Avenue Kan W. Wickham Central National HANK Tapekay Union National Bays Bangas Cis Kansas City Jim Hoor Kadhange Diding Hememerece

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