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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1897

Page

8

Temperance Meeting Set for Tomorrow in Hamilton Wall

A temperance gathering by the Camenlites of Seventeen and Christon Chigens Yashe is planned for tomorrow evening at Hamilton Wall. A committee of seventeen, led by AF Mie, prepared for the event, with Senator Petter to attend. Speakers include Capt. Joseph G. Waters, Tom M. Dee, J. G. Larimer, George M. Ferrick, and Rev. E. Wagner. a county meeting is slated for one week hence in Topeka to hear temperance speakers.

Christon Chigens Yashe Homilton Wall Svein Christian Chisene Ignele A. Kehes Sruator Petter Wit Ing Joseph G. Waters Tom M. Dee J. G. Larimer George M. Ferrick Wushtarn E. Wagner Umet

Yonkers Labor Club House Opens Gifted by Cochran

William F Cochran opened the Working men's Club House at Yonkers on Labor Day, a gift to labor. The cornerstone laid on Labor Day marks a $24 000 lot and $12 000 edifice with a library room, reading room, newspaper racks, dressing rooms, baths, and a bicycle rack. The facility will house a circulating library, a reading room, and amenities for members and their families, with wives and daughters welcome one night weekly.

F. Cochran Workingmen's Club Yonkers New Fork Halyworthw William F. Cochran Gattys Square Mtr. Cochran Hove

Mutiny in Congo Troops Reported in Uganda Dispatch

Sept dispatches from Uganda say mutineers of the Comee Pree State in the Torodin region killed Belgian officers and men and destroyed forts. Depredations reported across the area as mutiny spreads.

Trosagis Uganda

Drought Dries Up Corn and Water Supplies

Heat grips the region with a week of extreme temperatures. Corn crops suffer severe damage and pastures shrink while cattle need water as creeks fade. Wells run low and reservoirs face strain, with the summer among the driest on record for the area.

St Louis Ita East Park Macon

JUDGE HAZEN ON COSTS

District court ruling by Judge Hazen reduces some fees charged in the clerks office. Bicker claims the decision upholds most contentions with limited impact on overall costs. Waters says the cuts are modest and not likely to change fee structures materially.

Tugs Hosentos Mleteiet le. Bicker Dalngleem Hazen

Peffer Calls for Unified Reform Party Across Parties

Former U S Senator Peffer argues Kansas reform clubs should unite under a new name rather than cling to party labels. He proposes a national conference of Democrats Republicans Populists and others opposing the gold standard to form a single broad reform party and urges starting with Kansas state discussions.

Kansas United States Peffer Ule Jt Addiion Thie Liwan Democratic Party Republican Party Journal Advocate Fropie Jast Tne Peoples Party State Central Committee

Acrid Fight Over Emporia Postmaster Plan Unfolds

In Emporia a heated clash surrounds the postmaster appointment. J H Wiggam, urged by C V Eskridge, sought to rebuke Lambert and Owing by scratching ticket names. Republicans planned a county convention caucus with delegate tickets, but Wiggam seized ballots to scratch Iswing and Lambert. Friends exposed the scheme, and 22 scratched tickets were found, linking Wiggam’s supporters to the attempt.

Emporia J. H. Wiggam C. V. Eskridge Wigeon Burkile Uckets Iswing Lambert Raucus Wigeam

Faithful A P Riddle criticizes rebellion against Cy Leland

A P Riddle of Bimmeapolis ex insurance commissioner visits the city with his daughter to Bethany college. He calls the Republican party infighting over Cy Leland foolish and declares support for Leland, arguing he has served the party and should not be opposed. He plans to stand by the national commit.

Cy Leland A. P. Riddle Bimmeapolis Hang Bethany College Rian St. Targis Reepublican Cy Leilani Riddle Leland Mr. Riddle

Republicans Confident of Victory in Next Campaign

Major Hood of Emporia, visiting Topeka, expresses strong belief that Republicans will harmonize rival candidate suggestions and nominate a strong governor candidate to lead the party to victory. He argues the Populist administration disappoints many and that early organization will push a regressive campaign from the outside.

Major Hood Major C. Hood Emporia Topeka Journal

Knight rails at rivals over coffin trade in Topeka

Four years of deep price cuts and large stock claim the 3.M. Knight says he dominates Shawnee county funeral trade. He exhibits caskets of chestnut pine and poplar in Topeka with large wholesale quotes and boasts of extensive hearse fleet and four houses. He vows to give away caskets before water comes and denounces DeMoss and Penwell as makers falsely claiming chestnut wood.

J.M. Bsight Samuel Scout G. C. Corning Topeka Kansas Avenue Palmer Nol DeMoss Lany School Scott United States Hradbury Corning Tne DeMoss & Penwell Shawnee County M. Knight

Wellman to Hunt Pole in Arctic Expedition Plan

New York journalist Walter Wellman announced preparations for a pole expedition aboard a Bergen sailed steamer due June 1. He expects a nine to ten man crew, mostly Norwegian with a few Americans, establishing a supply station at Cape Flora and pushing toward the pole early next year, aiming for a voyage from Cape Fligely to the pole covering about five hundred fifty miles.

Joinmelwt New York Walter Wellman Norway Russia Nancen Ani Avrange Resoh Pole Sverdrup Fram Keary Greenland Bergen Cape Plara The Pale Joan Faye Cape Fligely

Late Sporting News Delivers Double-Header Split and Manager Turmoil

The article reports baseball results from New York and Cleveland with a New York Giants double-header win, plus Washington climbing the standings, and talks of Chicago directors seeking a new manager. It notes attendance figures and game details, including hits, runs, and pitcher changes across several games.

New York Sept

Bonner Skeptical On Two Minute Trotter Prospects

Robert Bonner, veteran horseman, doubts the two minute trotter will emerge soon. He cites Star Pointer’s near-record as not personally appealing and recalls bets with J Malcolm Forbes. He notes speed depends on mechanics, tracks, and gear, and predicts no guaranteed two minute trot within his lifetime.

Robert Bonner New York America Star Pointer Bonner Pacera J. Malcolm Forbes Boston Mr. Bonner

Anson to Go as Club Manager Next Season

A Chicago source claims Anson will step down as manager of the club next season. He reportedly has no contract, only an understanding with owners who may seek Clark Griffith to take the helm. The team, once pennant winners, has struggled for years and faces change.

Griffith New York Anson Hitees Chicagons Clark Grifith

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