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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1897

Page

8

Gaiety Girls in Gotham Open The Town Run

New York September 14 The Gaiety girls from Edwarde’s Gaiety Theatre London opened at the Knickerbocker in The Town. The show offers lively duets and catchy songs with dancing and lingerie exchanges, pleasing patrons as it heads for a long run. The music by Dr Carr is light and effective, with the chorus often strong and the costumes bright.

Chapples New York Mr. Edwarde Gaiety Theater London Knickerbocker Theater Wageles John Mddieon Sthram Dr. Carr Engliah

Training of Diaz's Son in Europe and Arm Factory Visits

Mexico City reports Captain Portirio Diaz, son of the president, continuing engineering studies with Mesare Pearson & Son in London. He followed a path from London to St Chamond to inspect arms works, then moved to Paris and later to Wherbours under Republican courtesy.

France Mexico City Portirio Diaz Republc Mesare Pearson & Son London Ocr St. Chamond Paris Wherbours Prenen

Mexican commission tests breech cannon in Europe

From Cherbourg Captain to St Chamond to meet Col Mondragon a Mexican commission tests Improved Mondragon breech loading rifled cannon manufactured at St Chamond works. Dias and Mondragon likely return to Mexico after duties. Mrs Diggs organizes Patriots of America in Indiana seeking branch networks and higher pay. Mineral water and local ads follow.

Cherbourg Procena St. Chamond Col. Mondragon Col Mondragon Capt Dingwil Dias Mexico Mondragon Military Commission Europe

Late Sporting News: New Yorks and Pittsburgs Split Doubleheader

Detroit game summaries, scores and notable plays across a busy Sept 1 doubleheader. New York led with Seymour and Warner, Pittsburg countered with Meekin and Hughey. Philadelphia edged Chicago 5 to 4 as Lajoie drove in three runs. Cincinnati lost to Brooklyn 7 to 1 with Kennedy strong on the mound. Boston beat St Louis while Baltimore edged Louisville and Washington defeated Cleveland in a high-scoring slate. Attendance figures and pitcher notes accompany the chaotic lineup of results.

New York New Yorks Pittsburgs Giants Hawley Pittsburg Meekin Pis Seymour Secord Hughey Oday Joyce Attendanice Pirot Eame RAE Pitter Terson Ork Meclin Warner Merritt Sugden Philadelphia Chicago Chica Philadelphians Dunkle Ively Thornton Phillies Ryan Lajoie Boston ST. Louis Baltimore Louisville Tis Laouinville Hoffer Siies Kelly Nmne Clark Rae Baltimore Laubeville

State House and Newspaper Men to Have Another Ball Game

The State House young men, defeated by newspaper men 29 to 2, refuse to quit and insist they can beat their rivals in another baseball game. Public interest centers on a rematch between the two groups amid local enthusiasm.

State House

Return game set after tense clash at Athletic Park

Journalists accepted a rematch to keep peace among readers and offer revenge for a poor prior exhibition. The teams plan a return game at Athletic Park one week from tomorrow, with potential a second game if both sides seek to redeem themselves.

Athletic Park

Santa Fe Officers Face Santa Fe Shops in Benefit Game

Athletic park hosts a nine from Santa Fe General Offices against Santa Fe Shops tomorrow afternoon. Admission is 15 cents, with all proceeds going to the executive committee of the Santa Fe celebration to defray incidental expenses. The General Offices lineup includes Pearson, Shoon, Boyd, Parker, Hudson, Foley, Byres.

Athletic Park Santa Fe General Ces Santa Fe Pearson Shoon Boyd I "Parker Walley Hudson Foley Byres

Topeka Seeks First Class Baseball Team Next Year

Incal baseball enthusiasts plan a move to join a western association and form a top level Topeka team next year. A first meeting is set at James Wick's office tonight to discuss the enterprise.

Reception to McKinley at Somerset

President McKinley greeted a crowd of nearly 3,000 in Somerset Pa as the Salisbury band serenaded his party. He appeared on the porch to thank the band and crowd, then introduced Governor Lowndes of Maryland who spoke briefly, after which the President and Mrs. McKinley waved to cheering onlookers.

Somerset McKinley Endelie Salisbury Lowndes Maryland

Banks Pay Regular Rates on Currency Shipments

New York reports the Treasury withdraws special government rates for currency shipments. Banks and currency shippers must now pay regular express or mail rates, reversing a long-standing practice tied to gold shipments. Knights of Pythias in the city are urged to attend a funeral service for James P. Brennan after the Santa Fe wreck, at Castle Hall on Sunday. A grain based coffee substitute called GRAIN-O is promoted as a stomach-friendly alternative in grocery stores. Santa Fe Route advertises travel to springs and Denver with reassurances of a pleasant journey.

New York Treasury Department Washington Treasury Department Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Sixth Quincy James P. Brennan Santa Fe Brennan K.P Keights of Pythias c._ Cc. MUNSON T. D. Humphreys

White House Ready For President Return Next Week

Washington Sept 10 Orders have been issued to ready the White House for occupancy by President and Mrs McKinley after Sept 10. It is expected the President will resume business in his office Monday. A cabinet meeting may not occur this Friday but a first post vacation gathering with advisors is anticipated Tuesday. Mrs McKinley could move into her apartment tomorrow if desired. Changes seen mainly in private areas not open to the public.

Washington White House McKinley

Pension disbursements rise in interior department report

The interior department auditor reports last year pension payments totaled 140 million dollars, up from 133.7 million in 1896. Costs per thousand dollars of service rose to 9.99 in 1896 and varied in earlier years, with 4.07 in 1896 noted in the summary. Also referenced is an ad for a cathartic medicine claiming broad medical benefits.

Washington Interior Department WSS

Grover Cleveland’s Tax Return Lifts Mercer County

A Trenton dispatch reports Mercer county assessors adjusting township and municipal valuations. Princeton borough cited Grover Cleveland’s return blank showing a $20,000 value for his New York horse and $130,000 for personal property. He notes securities value is uncertain due to market conditions. County valuation up by $1 million, with Princeton township contributing $600,000. Half the county’s income comes from Cleveland’s arrival.

New York Trenton N. J Heralds County Board of Assessors Mercer County Princeton Borough Grover Cleveland Princeton Township

Falsely Accused Singer Plans Charity Event Here

London reports Mrs Antonio FP De Navarro denies Daily Star claim she would headline in Oceanico a concert. She says her only act will be a single charity singing appearance in a small village. Also note Franz Pulaski, Polish born archaeologist and publicist, died in Buda Pest. He fought with Garibaldi and co authored White Red Black.

London Antonio FP. de Navarro Mary Anderson Associated Press Nands Garibald Buda Peat Franz Pulaski Kossuth America Garibaldi Italy

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