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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Socials Note Pleasant Bicycle Party

General notes of society and personal items from Topeka and vicinity. A pleasant bicycle party was hosted by Miss Blanchie and Devine Stewart with a ride along the Topeka avenue road and a lawn retreat at the Stewart home. Attendees included Mrs B. J. Pitts and many local residents while others traveled for visits, business, and summer departures.

Blanchie Devine Stewart Topeka Avenue Burlington Med Stewart B. J. Pitts Mie Peart Kirkpatrick Edoe Millice Miex Lillian Halsted Misxen Blanche Jessie Stewart Jake Balt Curtis al Hulett Frey Millice Herbert Crosby

Land offers flood Booth-Tucker colonization plan

The World reports Commander Booth-Tucker will depart for California to inaugurate a Salvation Army colony for the poor of San Francisco funded by $25,000 from local wealthy citizens. Plans call for a Colorado start in Denver, with future colonies in 20 states, a $100,000 initial outlay, and a New York return around October 2 to capitalize the venture. Meanwhile Berlin notes Prince Hohenlohe will replace Chancellor von Bismarck after King Wilhelm leaves Germany.

Booth-Tucker Colorado New York Tommorrow California Salvation Army San Francisco Goldes Denver Colorado City Coloraia

Parade Lineup and Hacks Rules for Festival Week in Topeka

Topeka members map parade route from First Street through Kansas Avenue Tenth Jackson Eighth Harrison Ninth Topeka Avenue to fair grounds with a grand review. Chief Marshal Norton oversees overall movement while marshals run each parade. Hackmen face 50 cent fare cap and posting rules to curb overcharging. Santa Fe Day parade plans include multiple divisions and a reviewing stand at the general office building.

First Street Kansas Avenue Tenth Avenue Tenth Jackson Street Jackson Highth Street Eighth Street Harrison Street Ninth Street Topeka Aveie Topeka Avenue Fair Grounds Marshal Norton Supareee Mnes Pulluwine Jonathan D. Norton Thouisnant H. A. Smith A. S W. Kouns Santa Fe Ll. Robinson A. M. ‘Fuller Committee of Fifteen Walter Noble T. J. Anderson Major Anderson A.W. Dana Fellows Wamera Makin Topeka Tepts R. H. Brigham Anderson Committee On Privileges Quarter Strotch Gerund Commercial Club Kansas R. H. Faxon J. ¥. Niles C. W. Kouns C. Henshaw Employes Executive Committee Yaris General Office Quincy Eii Ninth Fair Ground Marshall's Bend Ck Hollie Madoc Cin W.R Strong Jas. Moore Fe Pripley Vmes Han Peck Lomfa Raul Morton Aedesward Wilder Marshalle James Moore L. L. Jester C.F. Cavert Griffyth H. Hamilton Dallas Jefferson Davis United States

Canadian law logs no steps to stop log export

Walter S. Eady, a leading lumber manufacturer, reports from Toronto and Ottawa that the Canadian government will not prohibit export of saw logs. He says officials fear confiscation could hurt their interests and must market lumber to the United States with no prohibitive action. He denounces ex-Coy. Hith as a cringing sycophant for backing a mission against export prohibition.

Saginaw Walter S. Eady Canada Eddy Toronto Ottawa Mr. Eddy ex-Coy Hith Teh Mtch- Jean Ontario

Deportation of African laborers over Panama Canal unrest

Authorities decided to repatriate African laborers imported for Panama Canal work. The steamer Haly Road is expected to return them to Africa after mutiny and unrest due to wage demands and work refusal. Troops were sent to quell the disturbance and order is restored.

Colon Tex Panama Canal Africa Haly Road

Prairie Fires Threaten Whiting Settlements

Whiting Indiana faces prairie fires on three sides as flames approach Wiscox and Stignitz Park. Property already destroyed and more at risk with no fire protection. Residents fight to save homes as flames creep closer to open prairie.

Whiting Ing Wiscox Stignitz Park Thames

Window Glass Strike Resumes Amid New Arrivals

Elwood Indiana Sept 1 blowers and gatherers return to work at the window glass plant while cutters and finishers remain out. Over 100 new workers arrive from Montpelier and Logansport but are urged by strikers not to report. President Gompers expected for a conference this evening. Mrs Florence Van Schaack wins a point as suit against Peter Schaack seeks 550000 damages. Ayers Barcaparilla advertised as a cure for skin diseases.

Elwood Ind Montpelier Logansport Gompers van Schack New York Supreme Court Brooklyn Florence van Schaack Peter Schaack Chicago Ayers

Fanatics Use Dynamite in Brazilian War Scenario

New York dispatch to the Herald reports from Rio de Janeiro that Brazilian troops suffered heavy casualties at Canudes as fanatics dynamited positions during engagements. Rebels occupy Canudes strongholds and government forces face a siege option to starve them out rather than direct assault.

New York Herald Buenos Aires Rio Janeiro Canudes Oscar Rminister of War of Brazil

Miss Emma Kelly Starts Long Santa Fe Trip to Klondike

Miss Emma Kelly daughter of ex Senator H B Kelly leaves at noon on the Santa Fe to reach Dawson City Alaska via Denver and Seattle She hopes to meet cousin Miss Mildred Hurlbut but may visit later Her outfit including provisions is shipped ex cons bagence tax is $7 20 She predicts a long journey but says she will have Bisons Enough to last a year and warm clothing and a cool bank account to her credit upon return

Emma & Kelly H. B. Kelly Santa Fe Klondike Mildred Hurlbut Keily Denver Seattle Dawson City Northeast Territory Alaska Kelly

Two Women Fail to Identify Suspect in Pike’s Peak Murder

Colorado Springs reports Miss Dessie Smijth of Pueblo and Miss Elor eroe J Teach of Denver failed to identify Edmunds, the man sought for the murder of H i Kay on Pike's peak. Edmunds was released today and will depart for Kansas City tonight, leaving El Paso County officers without any solid leads.

Colorado Springs Col Dessie Smijth Pueblo Eloreroe J Teach Denver Hi. Kay Kay Pike's Peak Edmunds Kansas City el Paso County Perea Pike

Mission of San Fernando Reyes Restored by Landmark Club

Los Angeles report says the Landmark Club restored the mission of San Fernando Reyes in San Fernando. The church cornerstone was laid September 8, 1787, and General John C. Fremont signed the peace semisince within its walls, boosting its historical value and drawing elite and public alike.

Los Angeles Sept Landmarks Club San Feemano Reyes San Fernando John C. Fremont United States California

Letter Carriers Meet on Graded Salary Plan in San Francisco

Today a review of the National Association of Letter Carriers plans a vote on the graded salary settlement. The result may end the long dispute between first class and second class city men and remove attempts to record the postal tax on pay based on work performed rather than fixed rates.

San Francisco Cal National Association of Latter Cutters

Bible Heir to Fortune Claimed by New York Porter

Frederick W. Whitehead, a porter described as about fifty years old, is rumored to have fallen heir to a fortune of 217000 pounds left by a late aunt in Britain. He allegedly proved his kinship by using an old Bible bearing his mother's name, carried for years, after arriving in this country from England 12 years ago.

New York Frederick Whitehead Porter Brukind England

Funeral Notice for James N Branham Escort by Capitol Legion

Capitol Legion No 1 5 KE AOUW members summoned to assemble at their hall in full uniform Sunday at 230 PM to act as escort for late comrade James N Branham Sisters Legions urged to attend Panatacs Attest a D Cc Naylor Com Ernest Mueller Recorder

Capitol Legion No A.O.U.W Captol Legion No KAO. U. W James N. Branham

Funeral Notice for James N Branham by Capital Lodge No 3

The members of Capital Lodge No. 3 A O U W request meeting at their hall Sunday at 2 40 p m to attend the funeral of late brother James N Branham Members of sister lodges are invited to assist on this sad occasion By order of the lodge Attest J W ag Revorder The funeral services of Mrs Anna Stover wife of Rev W D Stover were held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock The interment was in Topeka cemetery Rev S C Coblents conducted the services

Kimball Pig. Co Ada Moster Colorado Charles Curtis Oklahoma Garfield Park Clara Anderson Excelsior Springs Banta Fe Soldier Creek W. D. Stover Topeka Rochester Es Cromwell & Jefpers A. Ryberg L. Courtney G. W. Briffey Dennigan Tex W. H. Bruffey Topexa Avenue Horton Kan J. J6. Mayer North Topeka HH. Miller Rossville Kate Gertrude Partele Philip Danielson Tukeson Stockholm Sweden Capital Lodge No. 3. A OD. W James N. Branham J W. Ag Ernest Mueller Anna Stover 8. C. Coblents

Market Report Amid Sparse Offerings At Opening

Chicago Sept. 7 Opened firm with December futures trading near the top of the range. Limited offerings kept bids firm as contracts moved. Liverpool rose earlier but cables before opening showed mixed strength. New York markets remained strong with caution due to light supply and weak receipts of 229 cars.

Liverpool York

The Star Grocery Prices and Offers in Topska

Local retailer The Star Grocery promotes low prices on a wide range of goods from sugar and soap to tea and crackers. The ad lists numerous items with per unit prices and special deals aimed at making groceries affordable for every family in Topska.

Topska Saation Tomate Cab Kennedy Matenas Bakers Ralston Mason's

Meats and Lard Prices Listed in Aisle Advertising

Fragmentary OCR lists meats and lard items with assorted prices and labels. Mentions white lard by can count and brand names, but details are garbled. Provides a glimpse of a small grocery sale notice from a local ad page.

Flour Price Promise Signals Market Highlight

A note asserts a low price on all brands of flour, emphasizing ongoing value for shoppers. The campaign underscores consistent savings across multiple flour varieties, aiming to attract budget-conscious buyers at the store.

Market News From Dover and Midwest Grains and Hog Market

Reports indicate prompt shipping and price movements in grain and livestock across Dover and Nebraska, with corn futures steady though mixed by frost. Hog prices rose while December pork values gained, and cattle receipts held firm amid steady to higher queuing. Kansas City and Chicago markets show soft wheat futures and steady hay and dairy bids.

Dover Co. Ity Stae Northwest Receims Towa Pbrasi Su Rati Nebraska Ace New Orleans Ave Eatley FLAXN Pasores Tis Kansas City Gore Stes Ko Kansas

Market Report from Kansas City Livestock and Grain Brokers

Furnished by the W. A. Michael Commission Co brokers in grain, provisions and stocks. Reports include native cows, stockers and feeders, hogs, lambs, and sheep receipts along with wheat and flour prices in Chicago Kansas City and Liverpool. Weather notes show showers tonight and Saturday with some rain.

Chicago Livestock Marist Chicago Hoge Nationales Wtrone Ius Texas Kansas City Kansan City Dulles West Hagsels W. A. Michael Commission Co West Sixth Ave Tapake Kun London Om Pankare Patna Liverpool Kanai Oman Tiverpool Pacer Miney Wizinet Giesae Satimatica

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