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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1897

Page

8

Woman Leaves Dye on Septem ber With Indian Packers

A letter from Mint Emma Kelly describes a departure from Dye on September 20 with an all Indian pack train. She faced cries from Chilkoor mum and aimed to reach her destination. In Seattle she was presented a large pack dog named Riordiies Mine Kelly as she joined two others in the same party ready to story.

Mint Emma Kelly Dawson Chicago Tha Ey Seattle Riordiies Kelly

Reinforcements for Cuba Quickened from Madrid

Madrid dispatch reports new Spanish troop reinforcements for Cuba are being hurried by military authorities. About 308 soldiers will depart Spain for the island before the end of the month.

Cuba Madrid Qet Spain

Contempt Charged In Mutual Life License Dispute

Webb McNall superintendent of Insurance defies a federal court order by denying a $160 license fee to the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York at the request of John F E Lord. Lord cites contempt and possible arrest for McNall, who vows to issue the license if the higher court overrules. McNall defends his handling of funds and records, insisting invoices and fees go to the state treasury.

The Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York Webb McNall Mutant Life Inwrance Company of John FE. Lord United States Court Williams Lord McNall Fea Ik Wnc B McNall Wis Mrr McNall Willy McNull

Kansas Bank Changes and Consolidations Reported

Branch changes sweep Kansas banks with Garden City Bank of Western Kansas sold to National Bank and transferred. Farmers and Merchants Bank Pratt acquired by People’s Bank led by cashier Thad C. Carver. One Pratt bank remains. Hutchinson Bank of Hutchinson assets assigned April 20 to syndicate approved by court. Syndicate members link to former bank interests. settlements planned at 50 cents on the dollar.

Wharton Refuses Monthly Expenditure Reports as Chief Coal Inspector

Dr. E. Wharton, chief inspector, declares he will not file monthly or quarterly expense reports to State Run Morris or the governor. He argues a $1,200 balance and other funds belong to the state and vows a full annual report at year end with vouchers, while avoiding interim documentation.

Diate Ahtales Wharton Morris Chtege

Eleven Men's Names Circulate in Governor Run

A Sixth district Republican conference near Beloit endorses Lloyd Hilsworth for governor, with Ira Ke and H Dodge ousted from contention and Atherton’s renomination bid linked to public support. The roster of governor hopefuls includes many names from Kansas towns, while banking and stenography debates surface in state politics and a cold season prompts medical remedies.

Beloit Pish Ira KE Lloyd Tf Hilsworth H. Dodge Beloit Gazette Otto L. Atherton Atherton Thomas M. Potter Peabody John JS. Hessin Manhattan P Morris Cainwa Ilsworth J A. Troutman Topeka Cincie Conkling Yoda A. W. Smith McPherson Samupt Haws W. ©. Edwards Secretary

Topeka audience enjoys A Milk White Flag at Crawford Theater

The Topeka crowd filled Crawford theater last night for A Milk White Flag, with John W. Datne and the orphan daughter drawing early applause. Mary Marble and Oscar Hall also starred, while Pavel Rost returned to stage duties this year. Hoyt's satire and the supporting cast impressed, though the reviewer notes it isn’t Hoyt’s strongest work. The evening also featured previews of The New Dominion with Glenn Clement and a visit by Sir Frank Aiken, plus the Faust Brothers Comedy Company performing tonight.

Topeka Crawford Theater John W. Datne Ransome Guunle Jona W. Dunne Mary Marble Oscar Hall Baile Foy Sears Tinoe Star Sind Eddie Pay Pavel Rost Dunne Hoyt Pirekent Oompans Aurora Lane Lanring Rowan Meredith Most Ciizen Clay Clement Pewentyne Crawford New Dominion Aubor Clement Iie Frank Aiken Frank Mayo Wilson Jeffery Williams Caritan Macy Kara Kenwyn Eleanor Carey Charis Crale Southern Soll Power & Snow Faust Brothers Rand Opera House

TALK WITH THE UNDERTAKER About The Milk White Flag Origin

Mr John Marchie known as undertaker of A Milk White Flag company recalls Charles Hoyts eccentricities and tells how the Milk White Flag was first staged in Wilkes Barre. He comments Hoyts reluctance to start a new piece and describes a theater anecdote from after a performance.

Srippe Chamberlain Undertaker Charles Hoyt John Marchie Hoyt Mr. Marble Wilkesbarre

North Topeka Social Notes and Local Headlines

North Topeka items note residents in town and visiting Leavenworth Lawrence and Kansas City. Mentions Mr and Mrs Hunt, Dr J A Ryder, W M Bridbury, C W Angle, Mrs Lewis Deppe, Mr and Mrs Israel Day, a newborn daughter, a diphtheria case, and a sale at Cantley Post with ten percent off. Also references Charles Curtis and J H Follent planning votes and Edith Clark leaving Saturday.

Kiratall Pre. Co Mrr. Austin Kunsse City Hunt Leavenworth J. E Watts J. Davis Marne Street R. B. McMasters J. A. Ryder Alda Lawrence W. M. Bridbury Sliver Lake North Side Cantley & Post Cromwell & Jeffers Emerson McGrew Park Street C.W. Angle West Gordon Street Lewis Deppe Holton Israel Quincy Street Costley North Topeka Kan Davis Central Avetine Kansas City Charles Curtis J. H. Follent Jefferson County Edith Clark

Miss Mabel Proudit to Visit Relatives in Missouri

Miss Mabel Proudit will leave next week for a 30 day visit with relatives in Bjork Yon and other points. Cromwell & Sitters and others attend family events in Roskillo and Silver Lake visiting D. C. Hewitt and Mrs. Kitne. Members of a local team from Topeka were noted for their prize at fox rolling events and other community gatherings.

Missouri Mabel Proudit Bjork- Yon Sarditege Gloversville Moders Woukmen of America Leavereworth J. H. Jeffers Frank Goodman W. OD. Mores Volies Walter Hrtaker Ed Graft A Herrick Geo. Khipseman John Holt W. 0. Sherman Wi Koeh

Scandinavian Independent Clit Meeting at Heery’s Ball

Local notice states the Scandinavian Independent group will meet at Mike Heery's ball to discuss plans for an event on the evening of the 15th. The gathering emphasizes quality over price and invites peers to visit Peerless Steam Laundry located at 112 and 114 West kth Baths 10c, 601 Kansas avenue.

Clit Mike Heery Tomore Row Ether HM 1300 West Kth Kansas Avenue

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