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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1896

Page

6

Dancing party planned in Topeka for October first

In Topeka society notes young men plan a large dance Thursday evening October 1 in honor of city belles. Hamilton hall will host Wetson's orchestra of ten pieces. A committee of local men coordinates the event and invitations go out to many residents.

Hamilton Wal Wetson K. C. S Sutton Pork Ewart John Wa Galen Nichola Julius Weid~ Ing Harry Weaver Ed McBride Frank Bennett Frank Davis RK. Jamison E Curry Tom King George Stoker Ed Dennis Walter Bursea W. Webb Willard Mise Eleanor Work Frank Walter Mise Santa Waters Cart Aice Farland Mise Fe Waters Mise Bully Lida Bergen Lee Redden Pearl Lat Alisa Jennie Frost Frank Whitmen St John Work Don Sibley Dean Waters Will Trapp Austin Bleck Luther Nellis Stanley Peruse al Frost Fred Mary E. Stewart New York Wil H. Stewart Hartem Stewart Topeka Florence M. Morris Charlou Martin Grand Boulevard Wittium Halmen Blewart Charles de Witt Bridgman Holy Trinity Church Lenox Avenue One Hundred and Twenty-second Street Bo'click Clars Morrin Clara McMullen Irene Banynge Adelaide Bonygne Plorence McCord Edward Dann Syracuse Mise Hattie Erwin Jemporia City K Stewart Frank E. Clarke PL HN Yar Rdnard Scott Robert Gemmell Salt Lake City Misa Marion Garreteon Manitow J.B Ajien Virginia Neb C. G. Neleoo Kittie Mesilan Kirk McKinney Kansas City Avi Will H. Johnson Gante Mills Wainego Ford Harrison Street Sind Mire J. Jenkins C. D. West Misa Dora Regnier Wamego Baturdey Misa Gente Mitts Jacob Newcomer St. Joe W. L. Newcomer

Prices Slash On Hall Trees And Furnishings Sale

A local sale advertises deep price cuts on hall trees and hat racks with numerous items labeled No 320 Mottled Osk and No 623 corner units. Book cases, parlor tables, cabinets, bedroom suites, and extension tables are offered at substantial discounts, with figures such as $25 for oak extension tables and $14 to $15 for certain bed room suites. The ad promises prices lower than any prior offers and urges quick purchases before the event ends.

Roo

Carnegie Co Duped as Russia Seeks Secrets by Pretend Contract

A Pittsburg report claims Carnegie Steel was deceived by Russia seeking armored plate secrets via a sham contract. Officials say Russian officials pressed for armor contracts, including a 1407 ton armor plate shipment destined for a Russian port, with the price not disclosed but tentatively around a low hundred dollars per ton. The tale notes ongoing suspicions among U S authorities and steel leaders.

Russia Trnes-Herald Pittsburg Paways Cuar Stein Amertex Carnegie Steel Company Steel Tee Homestead

Unclear period noted in disrupted ship order tale

A badly garbled passage describes a long stretched period and a last shipment. It hints the sequence was a ruse to obtain valuable information at low cost, with misread dates and names mangled beyond recognition.

Dealin

Ordinance to Abolish Vaccination in Chicago Schools

Chicago city council introduces an ordinance to abolish vaccination in public schools. Alderman Fouter presents the measure after a doctors’ delegation, opposed by regular physicians. The proposal cites constitutional rights and alleges homeopathic aims, with committee referral to health authorities for debate.

Chicago Alderman Fouter

Endowment Bestows Rich Gift on Chicago University

The University of Chicago receives a large endowment reported by The Record, potentially the largest in the state. The gift, valued at about two million dollars, is to be invested in Chicago rather than spent there. In Peoria, Mrs Julie Bradley, reputedly aged, leaves a fortune of over two million to a chapel project, with the core bequest already begun.

University of Chicago Chicago University of

State House Notes on Greenwood Pardons and Local Attendants

Governor Morrill attends Oakwood Cemetery formation in LaCysne as officials tour Kansas. Commutations grant pardons to Hd Chambers for grand larceny in Greenwood, and to Edward Resan William Correll for pred larceny in Washington county. Mary Marshall’s two year term is reduced to seventeen months. petitions cite family needs and local support.

Bferrill Hd Chambers Creenwood Greenwood County Jude Edward Resan William Correll Washington County Mary Marshall W. I. Jameson J. Z. Ward Rowley G. W. Vealk A. P A.B. Jetmore Mary Indien

Ingalls in Town for Campaign Visit

Ex Senator Ingalls stopped in the city at the Republican state headquarters to discuss dates and plan a speech during Festival week on October 1. He said the state campaign has been satisfactory, noted Bryan’s seven states, criticized misinformation, and mentioned possible work outside the state while awaiting committee talks.

Ingalle Republican Bryan

Missouri Goes Democratic by One Hundred Thousand

St Louis Sent. Chairman Samuel Cook of the Democratic state central committee announced a statement claiming complete returns from the house to house canvass in 135 senior districts. He estimated Missouri will tilt Democratic by about 100 000 in the plurality.

St. Louis Samuel Cook State Cental Committee Missouri

Atchison Corn Carnival Special Train Schedule

The Santa Fe special train to the Atchison Corn Carnival will depart Thursday at 9:33 AM and return from Atchison at 10:30 PM. Batterson, Denver editor, and T. M. Patterson of the Rocky Mountain News will speak in Kansas on October dates. The Populist state central committee plans a statewide poll with blanks being distributed to counties.

Atchison Santa Fe Santa Fe Road State Central Committee Topeka Iy Co Manhattan Az Mo da & MN

King’s New Discovery Cited by Local Figures as Cure

Condensed testimony from Chas Head Columbus broker and manufacturer’s agent and other witnesses includes Dr. King’s New Discovery praised as an incomparable cough remedy. J D Brown of St James Hotel Fort Wayne testifies of a two year cough cured by the remedy. FR Merrill of Balivinsville Mass and M Hemming of Chicago endorse its efficacy. Pre trial bottle available at J K Jones' Drug store Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue.

Chas, & Head Columbus Mr. Hemming East Twenty-ffth Street Chicago J. K. Jones’ Drug Fifth Street Kansas Avenus

Quiet at Leadville as National Guard Maintains Camp

Leadville Colorado September 22 Over 1000 Colorado national guard members under Brigadier General Brooks patrol the city. Troops guard mines and depots while saloons close and no violence occurs. Union leaders J R Amburn and E J Dewar have disappeared. Mines Emmett and Marioni operate small crews at $2.50 a day as owners plan to bring Missouri miners. City council vows vigorous action to purge lawless elements.

Leadville Coronada Egimnett Ceners Brooks Sherif Newman J. R. Amburn E. J. Dewar Emmett Marioni Missouri

Parsons Loses Offices As M E T Shifts Transport Office

The Missouri Kansas and Texas railway moved its superintendent of transportation office from Parsons to St. Louis. Twenty five clerks must relocate, with the residence change affecting the staff.

M.E &T St. Louis Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Parsons

Bryan speaks in the rain at Chester in 1900s rally

A large crowd braved the rain in Chester to hear William Jennings Bryan address them for a brief period. He urged support for Chicago platform policies, warning against gold standard finance and bonds that favor landholders and note holders over labor.

Chester Bryan Chicago Hia

Special Santa Fe Train Schedule Notice

A special Santa Fe train will depart Thursday morning at 9 55 and arrive in Atchison at 10 30 a m. The notice provides times for the departure from Santa Fe and the stop at Atchison with no additional details.

Market Report Wheat and corn open strong in Chicago

Todays market report from Chicaso dated Sept 22 notes wheat opening strong driven by higher cables and Liverpool gains. Northwest receipts about 200 cars under this year, local receipts higher. Bulls booked profits after brief rise. December opened up then edged back. Corn followed wheat up at first, May opening higher, later retreating. Oats opened quiet but firm with slight uptick at start.

Liverpool Rez Ec

Market News From Livestock and Grain Markets

Market reports show hogs steady to higher with receipts around 15 000 yesterday and expected 45 000 tomorrow. Cattle strong. Texas steers to 2 63, stockers and feeders to 2 75. Wheat and corn active in Chicago Minneapolis and New York with bullish sentiment and high bids.

Texas Kansas City Sept Sehmer

Chicago and Duluth Grain and Vehicle Market Notes

The report notes Duluth 502 corn and varied car data for S14 cars, plus Chicago estimates on ham production and inspection figures. It cites wheat and corn percentages, grading counts, stock movements, and price signals with references to New York, Liverpool, and Minneapolis trend signals. Chicago reports strong wheat demand, improved prices, and significant weekly shipments and weight measurements.

Duluth Chicago New York Liverpool Minneapotta

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