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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1897

Page

8

Topeka Floral Parade Draws Up to 100000 Visitors

Topeka prepares for the fall festival parade expected to draw from 20 000 to 100 000 visitors. Organizers plan grand queen’s procession with ornate carriages and flower decorations. Marshals survey entrants, prizes, and bicycle section promises record crowds and spectacular floral displays.

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Topeka News Briefs From The City Notes And Events

The city offices are closed today and the Kansas university in Lawrence opens fall term Wednesday. Several local items include festival plans, speeches, and weather impacts, with courts, bands, schools, churches, and public works in focus. Notable names include Governor Leedy, Col. John D. Norton, Major Inman, Bishop Millspaugh, and William Allen White.

Berkaby College Board of Education Leedy Lawrence Kanran Eskridge Topeka Io & Hanes Jordan Austin Tex Deeds Kansas John D. Norton Aew Bellevue Kansse State University J. H. Johnson Major Inman Salt Lake City Executive Council Morrow Ben Perkins William Allen White McCluré Mealy Jones Bishop Millspaugh Europe Willard Scott The Santa Fe Floral Fund Reform School Bert Hackett Kaneas Alaut Kaneas University Dana McVicar Frank Shellaberger Fedora Jennings Huth Chist Witmarth New Haven Cent Central Congregational Church Percy Henn First Christian Church Balvatian Army Hospital Marshall McKinler Wilma Mills North Topeka Abe Pulford Ayia Johnson George Green Harrison Quincy Street Jann F. McManus Hamilton Hall Hla Uterman Journal Geert Tne Stesle Tl Kansas Pve

Judge Goodwin of Marshall County Dies in Cleveland

A prominent Marshall County citizen, Judge G. Goodwin, reportedly died in Cleveland after a demented episode. Long a leading stockman and raiser of thoroughbred horses, he had attended a G A R meeting and was en route to Beloit to join his son. Health had been frail for years and death was anticipated in later dispatches.

Citien Marshall Co Cleveland Margeyille G. Goodwin Marshall County Goodwin Reladlves Rochester Beloit Wis

Chinese laundryman wins local bicycle race thrill crowd

A Chinese laundryman, nicknamed Kuon, wowed a large crowd at a carnival of sports by winning a bicycle race. He boasted he could out ride American boys and impressed spectators with his speed, prompting plans to dedicate more time to racing over quitting the laundry business.

Feo Chisaman Resembrandis Kywuce Puc Lae Chet Himeric Racine

Bank of Germany discount rate changes and travel costs

The fragment notes a 36.00 fare to St. Louis and a $6.00 charge. It mentions Bock Island and September 71, with Thursdays and Tuesdays included. It references the Bank of Germany and its discount rates in Berlin for September, noting a rate change.

ST. Louis Bock Island Bank of Germany Berlin

Campus nights lead to two strange encounters on local grounds

Two campus episodes unfold as intoxicated pairs are found on Bethany grounds by police after a late night of drinking. A young woman nearly nude, and a male companion, are aroused and detained, with both claiming no memory of entering Bethany grounds. Nearby Washburn campus tale ends with a panic as four college men chase two women after beer under trees.

Bethany Grounds Washburn College Washburn Science Hall Buchanan Street Quinton Younus Kid

Horacek to Build Fall Festival Arch at 211 Jackson

Prof Horacek plans a decorative arch in front of his residence at 211 Jackson Street for the Fall Festival. The structure will be feet high with pillars 15 feet apart and illuminated by colored lights through wooden scroll work. The lantern arch, covered with tissue and artificial flowers, will be lanterned inside with vandies and cost under $3.

Chidren Topeka Crittenden Kansas City Bunny Stone North ‘Topeka Vein Cleave de. Tha State Agricultural College State Articultural College Topeka Art Association Mike Laura Brower Indy Horacek Jackson Street Horacsk

Webb McNall Demands Ed Little Take License Or Leave State

Webb McNall reacts to Ed Little receiving a verification of a read cordon of the Uuperial order of the Mudedfok. He declares Little must obtain a license to do business in Saneas or exit the state. Leahy reports that Saturday ball game ended 63 to 0 in favor of the newspaper men.

Webb McWall Ed Little

Maher and Sharkey Fight Delay Tied to Training Time

Boxing notes recount delays in Maher Sharkey talks with Brady over opponent options and training periods. Maher demands two months training, threatening November timing. Brady abandons plan as weather and scheduling conflicts complicate a November bout.

Sept Peter Maher Ren New Sharkey Maher Brady Palace Athletic Klondike Buck Connelly Wen Eteston Nevada Alaska

Gun Club Shoot Yields Wide Attendance and Mixed Scores

West Side Gun Club hosts a Saturday shoot with strong turnout and several notable scores. Results include Cartidge 31 and Snyder 29 in early contests, with Elliott and Montgomery tied for a shoot off.

West Side Gun Club Der Ian Acme Cartinge Engineer Snynthomery Ryus Morten i Gurls Billiott Cartiidge Exxineer Snyder Morton Scudder Cartridge Montgomery McDerreck Messrs Eliott Guesalnrax Cort-ridge Carlile Engineer Snyiter Eylott Mie Dermott Cartlidge, Jr Erginerr Snyder Ryne Morvan Es ‘Cartiidge He Beare Ae Ti Hott Engineer Snyder & Cartiidge Tinus McBermott Igomery

M Aulifee Dead Exoe The Old Prts Fighter Returns to His Old Trade

New York sees Jack McAuliffe, once champion, back at a Williams burg bench after ten years away from boxing. He spent years as a cooper and toured the country in boxing, with a late benefit at Broadway drawing boos.

M'Aulifee Prts New York Jack McAuliffe Willamsburg McAuliffe

Wheelmen's Agency Dead Hits A Insurance Scam

Chicago report details the American Wheelmen's Protective association offices closing after $2 payments for wheel insurance left riders with no protection. Thousands sought replacements for stolen wheels as funds and mail stopped. the Marquette building offices were seized for a $75 unpaid balance.

Chicago American Wheelmen’s Protective Association Marquette Building Ridara Association Ascoviation St Marquette Bul'dirs

Western League Standings and Exhibition Games Hit Cincinnati Pawtucket

Fragmented lines show Western League standings with teams such as Batteries Columbus Hetger Buckley St Paul and other city matchups. An exhibition game between Cincinnati and Pawtucket at Crescent is noted with Feds on guard and various player mentions.

Batteries Columbus Hetger Buckley St. Paul Phyle Unaples Cincinnati Pawtucket & Lence

Miss Kelly Plans Klondike Gold Rush Trip in Winter

Emma Kelly daughter of ex Senator H H Kelly announces a 16 person expedition from Seattle to Dawson City by way of Chilkoot pass. She details gear supplies and medical preps and says the group aims to reach Christmas in Dawson City to mine and tell papers stories.

Emma Kelly H. H. Kelly East Tenth Street Kelly Chicago Seattle Dawson City Mildred Hurlburt Kansas City Topeka Cols Pines Miss Kelly Mise Kelly Chilkoot Pass Misa Kelly Topeka, Kansas

Social and Personal Notes from Topeka and Vicinity

Topeka social column lists local visitors and residents, noting Mrs. Arthur Capper's Mackinac Island trip and several arrivals and departures. It mentions upcoming marriage invitations for Miss Isabel Ashley and Mr. Frederick Waters, multiple trips to Kansas City, Chicago, and Lawrence, and assorted gatherings at homes, churches, and colleges with numerous names and places.

Poseane Perecale Aiet Arthur Capper Mackinac Island S. J. Crawford Tyler Texas C. W. Kouna HA. Heath Ethel Ida Shanklin Trenton Vern Low Bethany College Daisy Starr Lawrence Josiyn Manchester Hand Myrtle Iva Davis Kb. Kepley Coultis Farm A. P. Wilder Kansas City Isabel Ashley Frederick Ti. Waters Topeka Miss Ashley BE. Plus Arthur Hodge Chicago Myre John Hoge EW. Poindexter Indiana Maury Sommers Cripple Creek Ned Griffith Wichita Warren K. Damuth Dean Bodley Grace Cathedral Philadelphia St. Mark's Cathedral J. H. Hunt Alice Mildred Scott Colorado Springs Roberta Wasson Lenis Short Tecumseh Nellie Post Monmouth Katie Post Springfield Mire C. C. Bowes Bowes University Olive Lewis Josephine Shellabarger Dick Rodgers John Collnns Frank Curry George Overmye Archie Barnes Leavenworth Holland-O'Donald B. E. Pitts Gage’s Lake Modoc Cinh Iawa M. E T. Sim Taylor Street J. J. Frey Belle Small Pacon Cora Miller Silver Lizzie Ebe Emporia Kincaid Dodge Cly W. O. Nevill Minnie Pier Green Mountain Falls Hattie Irwin K. Stewart Topica Nesbaum Baughman Kinsler Miss Raycee Marwick Club Pearl Jones Bra Rout Della Adams Lilie Likens Hulda Hott Leota Duff Matel Christan Teltie Robbins Ray Hedges Nellie Crook Messrs Ed Sheerd Oliver Rundal Kim Datcher John Dulain Heney Parks Charles Hedges Roy Black

Runaway Horse Stops Near Store. Boy Unharmed

Claud Anderson, misread as W.O. Anderson, narrowly averted disaster when a runaway team driven by the man’s other horse veered from Sixth Street toward Quincy. He chased and boarded the wagon, seized the reins, and halted the frightened team after it crossed Seventh Street. The child inside was badly frightened but unharmed.

Claud Anderson W.O. Anderson Ander Wee Aldbaa Sixth Street Quincy Street Bir Anderson Heventh Street

Funeral of Urs Boyle and Typhoid Deaths Reported

Funeral services for Mrs Hanna Trevio ene were held at Grace Cathedral with Governor Leedy and state officials in attendance. Interment followed at Topeka Cemetery. Typhoid fever claimed Reed 22 at Santa Fe hospital. Tu Terlock died after 19 days illness. Funerals planned from 5 Jackson Street residence and other family arrangements pending.

Hanna Trevio Ene Graceathedral Dean Badhey Miner Jtev Damuti Topeks Cemetery DAU J. W Leedy Jai W. Braidenthal W. B. Bust W. H. Morrin Dh . Heflebower EB. C. Lith Durant Reed Santa Fe Diurhains Ube Ares G. Reed

Novak AY Be Lynched in Linn County Tense Standoff

A large guard presence surrounds the Linn county jail in Vinton amid threats to take justice into mob hands against Frank Novak. Sheriff Metcalf telephoned Belle Plain president of the board of supervisors urging protection for the prisoner as the Murray case and cremation rumors inflamed passions in Newton and west Linncounty. Novak’s preliminary examination is slated for Tuesday under heavy guard to ensure his safety.

Belle Raine Towa Vinton Frank Novak Metcalf Fr A. Smith Belle Pinine Board of Upervisors Mrdm Smith Murray Newton Linncourt Erneke Rougeae Klondike Benton County Murray Inlehl Muvak Astro

Market Report Digest Slips Amid Dull Trading Day

A fragmented market note shows a lackluster session with flat activity and sparse gains. Traders tallied receipts and shipments yesterday while upcoming hogs and other commodities moved in light volumes amid cautious sentiment.

Starket Eonyeat & Ae Ted

Kansas City Livestock Market Receipts Report

Market notes show cattle receipts and representative sales including steer and cow consignments. The report lists numbers for native steers and cows, with feeder and stocker activity and typical price ranges noted for the period.

Albere Texas

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