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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1896

Page

6

Wolfe Brothers Shortage Suits In Insurance Case

The Greenwich Insurance Company sues Louis H Wolfe Fred W Wolfe and others in district court alleging a shortage of 549 18 dollars in premium collections. Bonds signed by Judge J T Clark father in law to the Wolfe partners and by James A Ray are noted. A London examiner demanded funds after discovering two bad checks routed to cover the shortage. Judge Ray of Wellington and Richland is named in connection with the Republican state central committee.

Greenwich Insurance Company Arinst Louis H. Wolfe Fred W. Wolfe Clark A. H. Vance Wolfe Brothers Topeka Unother Greenwich J. T. Clark Louis Wolff A. Vance Presuma Saul Wolfers Chicus Judge Ray Richland Fudge James A. Ray Wellington Filleprek Richland Chelman Comultive

The Gold Shipments Rumor of a Massive Gold Transfer

Reported rumors of a large gold shipment valued up to seven million pounds to Europe circulate from New York. Banks and brokers deny finalized arrangements though major houses show tentative deposits and exchanges. The note mentions ships Britannic and Furst Bismarck and a growing gold outflow tied to U S political events. London press links a looming shift driven by American financial influence and the upcoming election. Weather shows scattered rain in Kansas with southeast winds.

New York Europe Lazard Mrems and Company Apb Treasury Britannic Furst Bismarck Ag-Gresete Mmcouni Bank of British North America Sub-Treasury London St James Gizelle McKinley America

Floral Parade Ball Shines In Topeka Society Life

Topeka hosts a grand Floral Ball at Hamilton Hall with lavish decorations and gold and black stage screens. Guests in formal attire fill the hall, with Marshall’s Military Band providing music for a grand march and a long program of dances as Mrs. Sutton and a team of helpers orchestrate a flawless social evening.

Topeka Hamilton Tall Giles Mills Crosby Bros Mra CS. Sutton Sutton Ella Wood A. A. Raub MM. Wood F. M Tuttle E.W. Galbraith Walter Burgess CS. Sutton C &, Curry D. J. Harding Tom Kite Chanion Eagle Scarse Eagle Tom Clements Oelock Marshall Edward Wilder Jonathan Thomas Marshall Watson I— I Olib Geo. Parkhurst Irving Dwolittle W. J. Inck Arthur Murphy W Nelswanger Charles Hood Smith Wim Webb Frank Crane Edna Best Pape Atiss Gianna Crodé May Thomas Om Sands Olle O'Brien Prank Thomas C. Hell P. Walsh C. S. Sutton Myre AE. Prescott Stover Robert Pierce Mire BH. Sackney Jonathan Thames W. W. Webb Irving Doolittle S Crane Lilian Tefft Jace Pulliks Jessie Garwood Dibble Hazlett Willa Fodsters Margaret Mulvane L l- Hints Whitelock Arma Carr Céling Is Nelson Kansac City Mins Grace Wright Toledo Mise Nellie Clough Bana McClintock Mint Myrtie Jetmore May Lange

Topeka Savings Association Builds 75 Homes

Seventy five homes have been purchased or built at Topeka through the Savings and Loan association in two years. Encouraging home building and saving money is a cardinal principle of this association. Sixth and Kansas avenue at Little Church Around the Corner, New York. Sep 12 The flames of James Lewis the actor will take place from the Latte Church Around the Corner on Sunday afternoon, Rev Dev Houghton officiating. The musical features will be by the orchestra of Daly's theater. It doesn't matter much whether sick headache biliousness indigestion and constipation are caused by neglect or unavoidable circumstances. De-Witt's Little D causes will speedily cure them all For sale by G W Stansfield 688 Kansas avenue. The whole system is drained and inflamed by indolent ulcers and open sores DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve speedily heals them. It is the best pile remedy. For sale by G W Stansfield 642 Kansas avenue.

Arthur Mills Lucile D.C. Nellis Drs. Lewis G. P. Ashton D. W. Nellis Lewis Downy Hutchinson Nellis Charlies BH. Thomas New Mexico Denver Charles G Frost New Engelbure College Misa Byrd Watkins Annie Payne Kansas City Laura Radford W. Co. A Manhattan Holton Hattie Jones Will Trapp Tevis Howel Jones L. A. Humphrey Independence Kan Dollie I Martin Chicago Gijve Woodruff Rossville May Dallas Ouray Colo Tan Jno Sargent Wichita Masonic Bomv Harry C. Garvey Colorado Springs CG. Willet John K Sargent Vislting Sr Sargent John Sargent John Chaney Walter Frank A. C. Hitler Mins Bessie Chienes Madam Boger Kan- Ane Avenue le G. J. Molrene Paul Fairbautt Minn Shattuck Military School Blanche Johnson New York Misa Mary Howe Grace Wricht Toledo T. Howe Maddock Washburn College J. Kellam Colorado C. H Whitlock Buffalo Susie Shanklin Treuten Bethany Colege Frances Moon Lindstrof Minzt Sutton Seasion Topeks Savings and Lantaasocle- Hon Sixth Kanssh Avenue Little Church James Lewis Latte Dev Houghton Daly's Theater G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Floral Parade Equestrian Participants Named

The Floral Festival parade lists a large roster for the equestrian division from Lawrence and area. Participants include Mesdames Burton Hughes Shelton Wear Hodgins and many others plus the children division led by Eleanor Lukens Zella Lukens and Flossie Chaffee.

Es x Emma Banks Mesdames G. G. Burton J. W. PF. Hughes E. Shelton Frank Wear Wfy BA. Hodgins Julla Grover Alvina Fry E. Pribble C.J England CC. Nicholson Jenes Walsh Ella Hayes Dora Safford Linn Wyatt St Mary Wyatt Mildred A. Wheeler Kate Comstock Candie Rickenbaugh Bernice Fuller Messrs G. G. Borer J. W. FP. Hughes Harry B. Howard Chas Joslyn W. P. Frost Frank Bennett Fred Gordon D. F. Jetmore Wwusson J. W. Britten Frank Foster A. W. Dana Harry Robinson Elmer Aldredge A. B. BieCurdy Geo Pritch Dan Duggan J. M. Donohue John Duttey W. S. Lindsay Frank Blanch John van Vechten A.M. Fulk Philips R. B. Kepley Henry Steele Malcolm Garrard W. H. Alston John Kilworth Theo. Poehler, Jr Lawrence Eleanor Lukens Zella Lukens Flossie Chaffee Ethel Nichols Travise Macil Alice Alston Bertha Bowen Ortil Porter Ralph Babcouk Carl Henderson Arthur Ylombard Ben Om

Topeka Festoons Streets With Evergreen Arches For Pall Festival

A Topeka plan proposes decorating Kansas Avenue for Pall Festival week. The floral parade committee will review bids from a prominent city florist, proposing evergreen and fern draped poles from the bridge to Tenth Street and four evergreen arches at the capitol square. If approved, the arches will mark the procession route and enhance the street's appearance.

Kansas Avenue Topeka C. 5. Sutton Tenth Street Karisas Harrison Street Capitol

Weekly Bank Statement Shows Shifts in Reserves and Loans

The New York weekly bank statement reports reserve increases of 539,275 and loans rise of 371,200, with specie up 2,764 and legal tenders down 33,550,004. Deposits fall by 1,417,500 while circulation grows 722,206, leaving banks 35,707.58 above 35 percent reserve requirements.

New York Incrative

Wodaw Market Reports Mixed Wheat Cables Help Corn

Chicago Sept 12 WHEAT firm at opening helped by coast clearances and Liverpool cables. December opened 68 1 2 c, rose to 68 3 4 c then eased on Northwest receipts. CORN opened flat then 24 1 4 to 24 1 2 c, OATS steady after corn and wheat. PROVISIONS mixed with slight drop at open, January pork at 36 5 8 to 36 3 4, lard 32 6 0, ribs 8 2 4. Livestock: CATTLE receipts, hogs and sheep varied. Kansas City HOGS steady to lower. CATTLE quiet.

Enicago Liverpool Sywesge Chicago Duluth Northwest Manchester Odessa New York London Minneapolis Bradstrest Russia

Kansas City Livestock Market and Grain Prices Report

Bulk sales and livestock receipts listed for Kansas City with prices for beef, sheep, and hogs. Market steady amid mixed grain outlook. wheat, corn, oats, rye, hay, butter, eggs futures and regional exports noted along with Chicago and New York activity and port shipments. Entities include Kansas City Livestock Market, Duluth, Chicago, New York, Minneapolis, and Odessa.

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