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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1897

Page

5

Bismarck Questions Franco Russian Alliance Influence

The Times reports Prince Bismarck dismisses the Franco Russian alliance as of little consequence. He notes Germany should avoid risky adventures, values a strong army, and recalls Moltke's view on trade and power. He praises President Fatte's diplomacy and recounts past intrigue with the Empress Augusta.

Zank- Untl Prince Bistere Prince Bistarck Bismarck Muravie Germany Prince Lismarck Fattre Aifen Ds- Paros von Moltke Augusta

Change of Seed Wheat Abilene

Dickenson county farmers test new seed wheats from Pennsylvania. several varieties to evaluate for southern markets. Also notices on Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Berges Blood Purifier and Blood Maker, with advert claims and drugstore availability. A Marshall's Band will perform at RU Gataeid Park tomorrow afternoon.

Abilene Dickmeon County Pennsylvania Dickinson Marshall RU Gataeid Park

Windward Returns From Franz Josef Land Expedition

London reports the Windward, carrying the Jackson Harmaworth expedition, has arrived with crews including Jackson and Armitage. They claim Franz Josef Land is a collection of many small islets and ridged hummocks, not a single landmass, and note open sea north of the region. They killed 1,400 loons and collected valuable scientific specimens while planning a new Arctic voyage.

Jackson-Harmaworth London Heving Harmeworth Cape Flora Franz Josef Land Jackson Elmensod Elmw Anree Bell Island Prcence Frans Josefland Nansen Albert Armitage Aaerial Doletrous Eumwood Jook Frans Josef Jand Gillies Land England

Governor orders scrap book for notices and staff

Springfield reports Gov Tanner plans a complete clipping record to store in a scrap book for posterity. Joseph C Holman of Chicago is named head of the clipping bureau at 1200 per year. Turner Knelish, the governor’s father in law, is appointed custodian of gubernatorial grounds at 5208 per year.

Springfield Tanner Joseph C. Holman Chi Wiekes Allen Bi Turney Knelish

Christ Science Convert Director Re signs to Practice as a Healer

Kansas City Missouri report states Frank K Riley resigned as focal secretary and rector of the MC A and has been converted to Christian Science. He plans to practice as a healer, came from Leeds England, and may return there. He is described as an athletic young man of 25. Also note an upcoming Santa Fe Route excursion sale on September 7 to Arkansas Arizona and nearby districts.

Kansas City Frank K. Riley Leeds England City Board of Education D. O. McCray G. J. Smart Los Anggeles Arthur Majors The Kansas News George Harrison George R. Smiting Wopers Anthony Santa Fe Athletic Park Grace Midd Cross Joplin Bropher Cross A. J. Ryan Prose Auditor St. Path FR. &. Magee Alma Christian Endeavor H. B. Fieharty Seneca and Handolph Ward W. Silver College Hill Pendieton Ore Pendieton Academy Canon Miner Archdeacon Hill Dean Bodley St. Thomas Second United Presbyterian Church Polk and Huntoon Street Thos. Drake Ancient Order of Pyramids Flower Committee Colorads Fuel & Iron Company Dudley Albuquerque N. M Kester Topeka Paul Torrington Westminster Presbyterian Church A. M. Reynolds Humtoon College Avenue Cerl Drench Chas Silver Lake Pearl Dean Dean

Fifteenth Anniversary of Rev McKiratun’s Pastorship

Tomorrow marks the fifteenth anniversary of Rev M I McKiratun serving as pastor of the United Presbyterians. Appointed in 1882 by the board of missions to build a congregation, he faced a decade of debt and led rebuilding of the church. Under his leadership the church grew, became self supporting, and his work spans music, writing, and reform. He is Lincoln post commander and active in the Fall Festival. His health remains good and his congregation honors his steady service.

United Presbyterians M. I. McKiratun Board of Missions McKirahan Lincoln Post Thowshoever

Topeka calls for Rev W R Cox after Ottawa pastorate

Rev W R Cox has moved with his family to Topeka and taken residence at 1261 Clay street. He will preach tomorrow on Gods Name and Our Commission. Ottawa congregation expresses sorrow at his departure but testifies to his fidelity and kindness.

W. R. Cox United Presbyterian Church Ottawa Topeka Clay Street Mr. Cox Second United Presbyterian Church of Top-ka

Kansas City Maids Nominate Miss Santa Waters and Miss Susie Wilder

Kansas City Karnival committee plans an honor parade and festival with six maids of honor from surrounding cities. A voting contest will pick representatives from Topeka area contenders. Names proposed include Miss Banta Waters and Miss Wilder, with others to be added. contestants to be housed at Coates House for five days of entertainment.

Santa Waters Susie Wilder Kansas City Topeka Banta Waters Bush Wilder

Santa Fe Offers Round Trip to Albuquerque for 31 Dollars

The Santa Fe posts a round trip fare of thirty one dollars to Albuquerque and back, good on September T. The trip invites visitors to the Territorial fair, Aztec Sun dance, and a war dance by one hundred Navajo Indians. Apply to W Garvey, agent, Santa Fe east Topeka for details.

Santa Fe Albuquerques Albuquerque W.garvey

Colored Visitors at Topeka Fall Festival

The Topeka Colored Citizen reports a fall festival with the bureau of information at 401 Kan Sac Avenue guiding attendees. They expect hundreds of visitors from different parts to join the event and praise a product named Jares Hair Vis on.

Topeka Colored Citizen Fave Bureau of Information Kan- Sac Avenue Pccommoda

Reform Party Strategy and Populist Viewpoint in Kansas

George M. Munger of Eureka discusses Reform Party strategy and the expected issue focus for next year. He says the campaign will hinge on popular appeal and balance against the other party, with money questions or railroad politics possible. He emphasizes leaders must be in touch with common people and oppose greed and oppression of capital while urging ballot-box participation. He notes Greenwood County satisfaction with Gov. Leedy’s administration and says the public has paused political activity to focus on private matters until next year.

George M. Munger Eureka V. Munger Greenwood County Congress John Bladden Emporia Attinger Br. Munger Junction Andy Muet Mun Ber Leedy Thar County Bean

County Clerk Refuses Delivery of Ballot Law Copies

A. J. Bayse, clerk of Jackson county, refuses a package of 100 copies of the Australian ballot law as amended, from the Holton express office. He cited nonpayment of postage by the secretary of state, though counties are expected to cover charges, with Jackson county as the sole holdout. Other counties in the state have accepted and paid.

A. J. Bayse Jackson County Holton Mr. Bayse Ranees

Amateur Florists Plan Permanent Topeka Group

The amateur florists met at Dr. Tobs's office to form a permanent organization to unite professional and amateur florists and assist in obtaining manpower of plants. A festival day meeting was set with entertainment committee named and Dr. Roby to call the next gathering after the festival. Over 50 invitations were sent to Topeka florists, with many more expected and statewide invitations planned.

H. Hoitevafi Dr. Roby Topeka Tie

Money Scarce in India Sparks Silver Remittance Move

New York dispatch reports India’s government, after suspending council drafts, will receive ten der drafts next Tuesday for one crore rupees. The move signals a shift to remittances and highlights India’s silver shortage driven by war demands and remittance needs.

Promine New York Lonfién India London Rindwan Welle Ee Webb Wells Uckets Kandy

Scarlet fever cases spark Topeka city report

A Topeka city item notes several scarlet fever cases. Other briefs mention the American Volunteers drum tally, education board plans, staff moves, church events, parade floats, and local mishaps with bicycles and wagons.

The Aztec Sun Dance at Territorial Fair

A feature at the Albuquerque Territorial Fair showcases a sun dance by one hundred Cochits Indiana. The event runs September 13 through 18 with tickets on sale September 1 at 51.00 from Topeka via agent W. C. Garvey Santa Fe Route for details. Mineral water and food stands advertised.

Albuquerque Indiana Albpauerane W. C. Garvey Santa Fe Rovte

Tempest at the Grand Ends Run With Matinee Farewell

The Tempest production at the Grand impressed onlookers with strong theatre, yet attendance suffered due to high 25 cent matinee price and extreme heat. The show, last performance in the city, aimed to boost the floral fund despite a lackluster three night run. A weather note and stray ad copy mix with unrelated medical lines appear in the remainder of the text.

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