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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1897

Page

5

IzE Star Grocery Sale List Items and Prices

A long OCR cluttered list from IzE Star Grocery Wholesale and Retail detailing groceries, glassware, canned goods, meats, fruit, baked items, and household supplies with fragmented entries and prices. The text mentions cheese, coffee, canned fish, sardines, ham, fried foods, jams, lemon extract, vanilla, shredded wheat, cleaning supplies, baking powder, and assorted produce with scattered quantities.

IZE Star Grocery Wholesale Alaska Kansas City Cpa Cal New York California

Pockets of Sumugu Suits Trigger Customs Inquiry

May 24 in York, Irjesuii Mi Feruges, a St. Louis merchant, was arrested under revenue laws. Diamonds and jewelry valued at about $45 were found on his person and in his companion’s kit. Inspectors detained Feruges and Langhorne, with later questioning revealing belts and watches seized. The case involves the ship Veservice and a pursuit to court, with irregularities tied to Seruses Van dervort Eurnny, a long-time St. Louis dealer, and the Tan of the rity. The incident underscores tightening anti smuggling efforts and the cache of valuables seized.

Custom House York St. Toulo Uebeury Ueve Bien Shane Brent Reeuine Evurse BichwAl M. Serdees Missionaire St. Tovle B.C. Langhorne Cuesta House Fispeert Pewteormer Erm Allie Data Xrie Leon Mtr Taineborne Schrosz Tetera Wunding Broome Street Seruses Van Peteons

Banks To Close Saturday In Decoration Day Observance

Banks in the city will close Saturday for Decoration Day observance. Many will shut during the afternoon and reopen in the evenings, with bank staff interviewed about the closures.

Dave Ar Bonebrake Tanjeriry Ie Warsiovss Hyon

Vermont Bars Crackdown Shocks Rutland Nightlife

Rutland Vermont May 26 clashes erupt as the city raids liquor bars under warrants. City and state officials raid premises as prosecutors report seizing bottles and liquor wagons. Nine bartenders convicted in city court. authorities assert this marks an unprecedented action to curb illicit liquor and spillage.

Vermont Rutland Stains Rowland Stontpelien Geo. E. Mwire Bend Lea Attokbey

Birthday is celebrated officially in London

London, May 3. The queen's birthday was observed with mourning tolls of bells, artillery salutes, and the trooping of the color on the horse guard parade. Despite rain, throngs witnessed the ceremony with royal family attendance and colonial troops including New South Wales detachments drawing attention.

London New South Wales

Highway Robbery Arrest in Topeka for Holton Barber Theft

Guy Baker of Holton, held in Topeka, was arrested after a Circleville robbery where a young barber lost a gold watch and money. Descriptions circulated, and Baker, age about 12 to 30, denied guilt, insisting he is innocent. He was jailed in Topeka then transferred to Holton with Jackson County involvement.

Guy Baker Holton Topeka Circleville Ailles Jackson County Yovertay Holton Wah Owen Crawford Fete Hollan Baker Dot Sepurar

The Helpful Hen Report Sets Poultry as State Wealth and Tax Base

Secretary F D Coburn, Kansas Board of Agriculture, highlights poultry, hens and eggs as the state’s economic backbone in a quarterly report. He notes poultry sales helped cover state and city taxes, with a substantial surplus, and cites the 1945 values and wide agricultural impact alongside a call to improve public knowledge of fowl farming.

Nelson Threat Delays Tariff Bill Over Bankruptcy Action

Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota threatens to hold the tariff bill in the Senate until action is taken on the Nelson bankruptcy bill. Speaker Reed insists on passing the Dingley tariff while keeping the bankruptcy measure awaiting action, potentially delaying the regular session by weeks.

Knute Nelson Wil Washington Minnesota Senate D . Near Nelson Reed

Major Andersons Box of Endorsements for Washington

A cluster of Major Andersons political backers gathered in his office to pack a large box of endorsements for the Tootka pension agency. The packed documents, signed by officials and prominent citizens, were shipped to Washington to support Senator Baker’s committee and the president.

Teta Anderson Otto Cysax Andy Puller Moe Tom Tyegut Major Anderson Washington Mies

Big Flood at El Paso Forces Evacuation of Foothills

A special report describes a severe flood in El Paso with homes submerged and families fleeing to the foothills. Water and sand swept through streets near Stantim Street as the river rose to its highest level in years, forcing workers to retreat from damaged areas and prompting embankment measures along Third Street to hold back the floodwaters.

EL Paso Stantim Terie Paice Third Street Pravkiln Stanton Street Dresk

Cotton Mills Plan Production Curtailment Across New England

Boston May 21 movement to cut output in New England cotton mills is to be transmitted next ninth by the Tidewater Manufacturing Co Atchiveppe Lyman Co and Great Falls Manufacturing Co These mills expect to suspend operations for a time due to a weak cotton goods market The combined plant capacity is about 2700000 and every mill faces reduced demand and profits Dividends have been severely cut or suspended as stockholders receive minimal returns and corporate reserves are drawn down for other needs

Boston Fogland Tiwight Manufacturing Brint Aimoskine Corporation of Mantherter Gilster Daly Divditende Eifteer Amoane

Chicago society’s steered pig chase on the lake

In Chicago May 20 the Saddle and Cycle club hosted a steered pig catch event. The pig from the stock yards, deemed game, charged the lake and knocked down four men as blue jumpered club members pursued. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. Hit McCormick and several social figures. The piece ends with an unrelated local ad for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as praised by Frank McAvoy of the Illinois North Alaska line.

Chicago Society Saddle and Cycle Club Boks Weetficlt Ind News Frank McAvoy Naloc. Ry

Among Railroad Men. Low Returns From Washington

M A Low general attorney for the Rock Island reports a seven week Washington visit regarding a plan to open Kiowa and Comanche Indian lands to settlement. He declines to discuss the outlook but says openings could come in a few years, which would give Rock Island a monopoly on anticipated traffic.

M. A. Low Rock Island Washington Ar. Low Congress Oklahoma Indian Territory

Coal from the West wins Fort Leavenworth contract

Fort Leavenworth awarded a coal contract to the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company of Denver. Mines at Los Cerrillos New Mexico supplied coal, located near Waldo on the Santa Fe line, with test results showing Los Cerrillos coal equal to Pennsylvanian anthracite in heat value. The contract involves 2,500,000 pounds and underscores western competition in the supply.

Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth Pennsylvania Winchracite Cal Calorado Fuel and Iron Company of Denver Los Cerritos Santa Fe N. M Waldo Brose Quartermaster General Washington Ie Eas Los Cerrilles Fu Leavyenworth

Cheap Endeavor Rates Tie Western Rail Passages

In San Francisco Western Vallrods during the Christian Endeavor convention agree on lower rates to key points. One way fares from Chicago to Missouri river towns $1, from Colorado common points $12.40, Utah $20, Grand Junction $12. The St Louis to Kansas City route $4.50, Topeka $6.50, Leavenworth $5.25, Atchison and St Joe $3.60. Other quoted paths include Colorado common points $10, Salt Lake City and Ogden $15.60, Grand Junction $15.50. The Missouri river to Colorado fare is $9. Tickets on sale June 2 to July 4, valid for continuous travel only. no stopovers allowed.

Becatee Chrisian Endeavor San Prancisco Western Passenger Association Everal Fnally Chicago Missouri River Colorado Utah St. Louis Kansas City Topeka Leavenworth Atchison and St Joe Salt Lake City Ogden Grand Junction Indhulife Kansas Paints Yates

Freight Tracks Around Pittsburg Open New Capacity for B&O

Baltimore May 6 1900 Green New York general manager Baltimore and Ohio reports the road in better condition since receivership. New Pittsburgh freight tracks completed and 4000 new freight cars under construction will meet demand promptly and improve service.

Pittsburg Baltimore At. Green New York Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Iri Pitraburg

Engines for the Santa Fe Mountain Climbers Eight Built at Topski Shops

Santa Fe officials ordered eight heavy consolidated engines to be built at the Topski shops. The first will start in a few days, matching the SU and 92 locomotives. Each 125 ton engine costs several thousand dollars and aims for rapid completion for mountain division service westward.

Santa FE Topski Western Division

Rock Island Pushes Gumbo Burning Plant at Wellington

The Rock Island is pushing its gumbo burning plant in Wellington to its fullest capacity, related to ballast making, as of May 26.

Rock Island Wellington As. Iw

Ballast Plant Expands Roll as Track Side-Work Advances

A half mile of sidetrack is laid to enable ballast production. The process removes top soil, piles coal and timber, and builds a gumbo kiln. Fire is maintained until the material becomes impervious to water, then it is broken for ballast. The new operation adds about thirty workers to the company's payroll.

Waite Drops Politics Abandons as Illusive Goal for Dollars

Kansas City May 26 Waite declares he is through with politics and will seek other opportunities. He criticizes Democrats as unequal to reform, questions Republicans, and says Populists fail to deliver on free silver. He plans to travel to Texas to lure homeseekers, denies future candidacy, and predicts financial policy as the next campaign battleground.

Ignis Fatuus Kansas City Paimer Wille Walting Texas Guverior 51 Ueekus Culomade Bryan Sewall Bryan Ad Watsin

Major Tom Anderson Leads Topeka Festival Fund Drive

Major Tom Anderson plans a week long effort visiting Topeka business men to enlist cooperation and secure subscriptions for a large festival advertisement campaign. He accuses the committee of apathy and says the festival cause languished due to inaction and failure to mobilize community enthusiasm.

Tom Anderson Topeka Amergon Tandeonle

Fragmentary Committee Remarks On Next Steps

The text records a committee discussing next moves with phrases about choosing two options and gauging public sentiment. It hints at restoring order and keeping plans moving while avoiding delays. The fragmentary quotes show uncertainty about timing and method.

Died After Unsound in Asylum R Smith Dies in Court Placed

William R. Smith, once adjudged insane in probate court, died at the asylum after exertion and agitation following a violent behavior episode. He lived with his family on a North Tenth Street address, served in Company F Fifteenth Ohio Volunteers, and his funeral is set for the morning at his late home.

R. Smith Wm. R. Smith Smith Lund Dasarine Olders Venaedur Eastman Sritch Win R. Smith Horiek Erelth Ohi Finneral Sorekey Rage Teeth Street

Kansas Medical College Reports Best Year in History

The Kansas Medical College announces a record year with reorganized faculty for 1497-1808. Dr J I Minney is re-elected dean and Dr R S Magee becomes secretary replacing Dr W B E McVey who resigns. Dr J T Guert resigns as professor of Uadecisony and Dr Allbert resigns without an immediate replacement. Turner W F Sohoen is elected chair of medical evidienus. The college plans to send 10,000 catalogs amid reorganized debts.

Kansas Medical College de. Magee J. Ts Guert Uadecisony de. Allbert Chile Atturner W. FL Sohoen Evidienus

Mineral Water Ad and Steam Laundry Notice

An advertisement touts Mineral Water as the finest in the west at 612 W Eighth by J W Phillips. Also promoting Pédrlecs Steam Laundry with locations 84 and 114 West sth. Includes a noisy line about Santa Fe Route selling excursion tickets to Nashville Tenn and return for the exposition.

J. W. Phillips W. Eighth A Pédrlecs Steam Laundry West Sth Nashville Expositium

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