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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Socials Note Hostess Events and Visits

Social Ard Personal lists Topeka happenings with meetings, card parties, and dances at local homes and clubs. Mentions Wins Ranney and Mrs W H Eastman hosting gatherings, a marriage on Clay Street, and various society notes, visits from friends, thimble parties, and missionary addresses. Includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's remedy for chronic diarrhoea.

Reninas Eter Tae Etesine Satanae Teratandie Wins Ranney W. H. Eastman D. M. Fortes Polk Street Huss Boberan al Mra. W FL Sterne Weinesty Laties’ Music Club Attepaoor Mre C. C Nivhubsur Ate Nerik Men Buran Street Budthen Nicholas Pueblo Col Bessie Wellman Eighth Street Minsey Siemre Society Lillian Vincent Clay Center Topeka Tuk Blgmna Society Saturro Mins Louise Smith Ple Ait Ben Bon Mise Roberta Wasaah Copeland May Lang Lawrence Mint Emma Barber Julia Berry Jefferson City Mra T Whitton Nebraska Lise Nellie Clough Leavenworth Katherine Bucknum Amorten Denver Lena Jocelyn Manchexter Jadine Jimve Myrtle Ivah Davis Misa Jocelyn Topeks Mise Lida Berg Mies Pearl McFarland Lillian Earl Case Carl Wells Luther Nells Aa Las Mavm Himma Silver Mize J Silver Lece Avenue Miss Silver Westminster Church BE. Grisham Gaars Milly Chamberlain

Wreck of Express Train Tragedy Rocks River Roadbed Fails

An express passenger train plunged into a river after the track sank amid embankment failure. Survivors describe escaping through a hole in a car roof as rescuers dig for bodies near the submerged coaches. Officials weigh causes, including water action on the embankment and a possible broken driving rod.

Acker Shaw Powkskill New York Specil Dring Division McCoy Wyckes Sliwk Tarrytown Porkwkill Chapman Wrecking Company of Merrick Tencey King Gcens American Express Company of Heints AG. Biekar Harlem Vanetton Albany Freman Sam Colonel Cole Kings Deck Glen Alphe Wagner Glen Alpine Otis Associated Press Ita Foyle Pireman Tompkins A. G. Mackay van Etten Hermes Niabe

Submerged Car Disaster Yields Little Loss of Life

The Glen Alpine wreck in a submerged river cave reveals packed luggage and clothing, with a bride and groom among survivors. Railway officials and Porter William Patterson recount a near miraculous escape as the Hermes strikes, and Colonel Ashley W. Cole investigates the incident amid brisk salvage and speculation of passenger protection.

Garrison Nen- TV Glen Alpine Abey New York City Hermes William Patterson Ashley W. Cole State Railway Commission Peekakil

Survivors of Garrison wreck reach New York city

New York dispatch lists passengers who survived the wreck on the ill fated train near Garrison. Names include Dr A W Havershaw of New York J L Hill of Cincinnati Samuel Murray Edward Whalen of Buffalo and W S Bartholomew of Chicago who escaped unharmed. Fred A Barriatt son of the San Francisco News Letter proprietor was bruised but saved while aiding the rescue party. A W Maltby and wife of Chicago occupied berths in the forward sleeper and recount the car’s crush and jammed exits before rescue.

New York Garrison A. W. Havershaw J. L. Hill Cincinnati Syracuse Samuel Murray Edward Whalen Buffalo Fred A. Barriatt San Francisco Bartholomew Chicago Holmes A. W. Maltby Mr. Maltby

Lord Douglass Survives New York Central Wreck

New York October 25 Lord Douglass of Hawick was aboard the New York Central wreck. He was traveling from Toronto with Edward Wilkinson of London. After a difficult escape aided by Wilkinson, he left the coach despite a lame fog from a recent accident. He later joined friends at a private residence.

New York Lord Douglass Hawick New York Central Toronto Edward Wilkinson London Wilkinson

Rich Find at Georgetown Ore Vein Worth 25000 Per Ton

Denver reports a phenomenal ore strike in Georgetown East Argentine district with ore averaging 25 000 to the ton across three to four feet. The rich vein was found 300 feet from the mountainside and contains high silver content with strong gold values. Also mentions yellow fever cases rising in New Orleans and local laundry services.

Denver Col Georgetown Argentine Gol New Orleans New Oriesa Peerless

Emma Goldman Address Triggers Hall Collapse in St Louis

Emma Goldman spoke to about 800 admirers in a hall at Eleventh and Franklin last night. As she denounced government and flags, the hall door collapsed four inches, causing a panic but no serious injuries as people rushed to the street.

St. Louis Emma Gold Man Eleventh Franklin Avenues

Insurance Exam Fees Under Fire in Federal Suit

Affidavits filed in federal court allege that Kansas and Travelers inspectors overcharged and conducted cursory examinations of several eastern insurers. Testimony details fees from 100 to 555 dollars, multi day visits, and dismissive findings, while asserting possible improper exam practices and questioning motives behind license actions.

Travelers’ Insurance Company Heaven and Earth Webb McNair McNall Persulasion Commissioner of Insurance of Texas Delaware Insurance Conpany Frankin Fire Insurance Company Spring Garden Fire Insurance Company Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company of North America Hellance Fire Insurance Company Girard Fire Insurance Company C. J. Foote Kansas Insurance Department Kansas Pennsylvania Insurance De~ment Kansas Insurance Commissioner Judge Foote Irvin Hartford B.S. Quinton McNeil Quinton Afr. Quinton Kans Sam A. Fothennel Insurance Department Traders’ Insurance Company Wm. A. Fricke Wisconsin Milwaukee Mechanics Insurance Company Commis

Attorney General prompts review of exam charges in case

Commissioner McNall and Travelers officials faced questions over examination charges. Attor ney General Boyle urged the court to consider excessive or unwarranted examinations and to alert the government if improper requests were made. Gerness Hoyle argued that charging issues do not alter the legal aspects before the court.

Sioner McNall Travelers Reading Boyle McNall Gerness Hoyle

Eugene Hagan Returns to Court Fight on Texas Fever Case

Eugene Hagan News notes Rugens Jingan’s Washington trip with Judge H W Cunningham to appeal the Texas cattle fever damage rules before the U S Supreme Court. The case involves 56,000 in damages against the ML, K and T for transporting infected cattle into Lyon county. Postponed to January 3 for a full bench due to Justice Field’s retirement. Also included moralizing on household accounts and a Yorkshire pudding recipe with lettuce and celery salad instructions.

Eugene Hagan Rugens Jingan Washington H.W. Cunningham Emporis United States Supreme Court Texas Lyon County Justice Field

Wheat market slips as Liverpool futures weaken

Oct 25 report from Chicago notes a weak opening in wheat on the Liverpool market with December futures down and further declines after shorts cover. Paris prices rose while shipments remained light. about 40,000 bushels reportedly moved by ship.

Chicago Liverpool Forza Devin Escoiti Gaturiays Shorts Bat Paris Waerkel Paeage Roth

Corn and hog markets mixed as receipts dip in Chicago

Wheat and corn trade slows with small gains in some grains. Corn lower, oats weak, and soy results mixed. Provisions ease on heavy hog run. December futures open lower while cattle and hog markets show moderate declines and mixed receipts across regions. Complex price shifts reflect lighter demand and ongoing harvest adjustments.

Chivage Timates Sola Aru Ihe Tenteiiye Adeke Pratling Ware Lowe Gurls Bsr Dovemier APUAX

Kansas City Market Report and Texas Livestock Prices

Kansas City market notes show Texan cattle mixed with cow and steer prices around 39 cents, and lambs at higher bids. Texas buyers and brokers list stocker and feeder activity. New York items show cotton futures steady to firm with middling around 0.16. Market tone is mixed with slower grain and active hay and dairy components toward the period.

Texas SLING Mathys Meoder FUER Tomers Aules St. Tere Jes Kansas City New York Kanne City Chaide Timothy Greamery

Sugar and Coffs0 New ary Oot

Sugar and wheat market notes describe prices and receipts across regions and railheads. Wheat quotes in multiple districts are listed with delivery dates and quantities, including Duluth and Kansas City areas, noting varied futures and cash trades.

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