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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1897

Page

8

North Topeka Social Roundup and Local Moves

North Topeka calendar notes a busy week of visitors, millinery openings, and community events. Families from Wamego, Valley Falls, Rossville, and St Joseph visit locals. several households announce moves, hosting arrangements, and fall festival plans.

Rade Kansas Avenue Courtney Dora Regnier Wamego B. BB. Clary TN. Hobieson Shorey Valley Falls Emma Hartlett Rossville Hatthe Emerson Shockey St Joseph Mra Tei Hitler W. D. Lavey Laceyville Sly Eilts Kan North Side Brockway Fair Grouns St. Louis Freech The Santa Fe J. B. Marshall Quincy Street Monroentemt Marshall Moree Street van Waren Street Topeka J. B. Storee Juhia Morse Geraber Elwood Fenteickstn Dropay Rochester Fig Springs Hens Grickson Talesti Lubie Stoan Biggsville Ogden WE Fecksnn Silvet Gallen

Dinner For Eckels At El Pashtut

An informal dinner was given last night at the El Pashtut for James M. Eckels, comptroller of the currency. Eckels spoke of the country’s condition and said a wave of prosperity was sweeping the nation, already affecting the eastern states and beginning to reach the far west.

James HM. Eckels Mr. Eckels

Late Sporting News: Brooklyn Tops Boston In Doubleheader

Brooklyn improves to 22-1 and 5-9 Boston with a first game heavy on hits and wild defense. In the second game solid fielding and timely hitting give Brooklyn the edge as Lewis and Tenny star. details list Dunn Burrill Nichols and others. Also reports Cleveland Chicago Baltimore New York Washington Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburg results with notable plays and pitchers.

Brooklyn Boston Aelding Brooklyns Alfteen Hickman Dung Lewis Tenny Collins Hamilton Rae Baltimore New York Orioles Erman Sten Baltimers Nops Robinson Meekin Warner Washington Philadelphia Mercer Phillies McGuire Becker Hoyle Cincinnati i Pittsburg Pittshore Reds Pirates Reel Pitesbure Cincinnaati Pittsbure Hawhey Merrit Cincinnati Beottenstein and Peltz

Western League Rise Ends in Columbus Wins Over Grand Rapids

Columbus swept Grand Rapids 5 7 in the opener and 11 3 in the second game as Keener Fisher Gibson Flagerman Donovan and Wollera were noted for batteries. Milwaukee defeated Minneapolis 9 0 with Lerten Sing Phillips and Keefe leading, while Detroit and Indianapolis split the season end games with mixed scores and several battery pairings.

Columbus Grand Ids Grand Rapids Keener Fisher Gibson Flagerman Donovan Rie Gotuabuss Rai Tiatteriee Wollera Wisher Hagerman Milaway Brewers Detroit Indianapolia Karme Ralf Manapolis Steiber and Trost Phillips and Wood Tetratt Rees Indianapolis Rel Cecca Ley Keltom Kahoe

Western Association Rockford EngineroGate Summary

Fragmentary OCR item references The Western Association with Rockford Cedar Rapids Peoria and Burlington. Mentions parties like Batteriée Mahaioy Fuller Patbort Slesser Bitteries Sonmler Berryhill Hansen and locations including Cedar Rapids Joliet Quincy and Burlington. Specific details are unreadable due to garbled text.

Cedar Rapids Peoria Batteriée Mahaioy Fuller Patbort Slesser

The Old White Stocking Capt Anson Retains Command

Captain Anson declares he will not retire from the Chicago White Stockings and will lead the club next season with strict discipline. He criticizes players for excess license and blames umpires including O Day for recent losses on an eastern trip.

Anson Gays Chicago Anson Chicago White Stockings Chicago Baseball Club Anson Blarmea O'Day Baltimore Lynch

Change of Dates for All American Team Coast Trip

Cleveland report says Manager Te beau will lead the All American team to the coast with the Orioles and announces a revised route. The trip now opens at Weehawken on Sunday, October 1, and then proceeds via Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis.

Cleveland Tebeau Orioles Weehawken Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis

Kansas City to San Francisco Tour Planned with Trials

Kansas City teams plan a Pacific coast swing of four to six weeks. Burkett and Powell will travel. Helden, a local amateur who trialed in right field, impressed enough for another tryout. He made two chances in the field, a near fence catch and a precise assist at the plate.

Kansas City Texas San Francisco Tebean Pacific Coast Burkett Powell Helden Hucnd Beach Hoy

Police Chief Drunk Suspended by City Board

Indianapolis records show Police Chief Thomas F P Colbert suspended by the Board of Public Safety after he attended a political meeting amid rumors of intoxication. Acting superintendent James F Quigley was named to lead during the investigation. Colbert denies drinking, attributing odd behavior to a prior head injury. Colbert served fifteen years on the force and was known for efficiency.

Indianapolis Board of Public Safety Indianapolis Ind Thomas FP. Colbert Board of Public Safety Colbert James F. Quigley

Tuberculosis Precautions at Manhattan Agricultural College

A special committee of Regents members Hudson Daughters and Munger issued a report on cattle tuberculosis at the state agricultural college farm. It calls for banning sleeping near cattle lines notifying those along the creel, halting use of milk for dairy or animal feed, and delaying cattle purchases until disease eradication is proven. Cattle to be killed on October 20 for examination. President Will invites the governor and veterinarians to witness.

Manhattan Agricultural College T. J. Hudson C. B. Daughters Geo. M. Munger Bci of Regents State Agricancored College The Agricultural College College Thomas I. Will Will

In Memoriam From Kansas G A R Deaths Touch State Headquarters

Department Commander Botkin issues a general order in memoriam for Capt. Lewis Hanback and Robert McGregor chief mustering officer, noting two high officials have died recently. The message recalls the impact of their deaths on the Grand Army of the Republic in the department and the somber scene at headquarters. J A Miller attends a State Reformatory board meeting at Hutchinson, describing the institution as improving and progressing toward a fair condition.

Theo, Botkin Kansas Mystic River State Reformatory J. A. Miller Hutchinson The

Slaughtering Elk Threatens Indians Clash in Ross Fork

A Denver dispatch reports hundreds of Shoshone and Bannock Indians from Fort Hall and Fort Lemhi are slaughtering deer and elk near Ross Fork for pelts. Settlers fear driveout and possible trouble as tensions rise at the Indian agency. The unrest reflects broader conflict between settlers and native groups in Idaho and nearby territories.

Denver Col Pocatello Idaho Indian Agency Ross Tork Custer Fort Hail Fort Lemhi

Legislature Promises Help for Rice County Clerk in Bank Failure

Representative J L Felginer of Rice county pledged to push a bill aiding E M Black late Rice county court clerk who suffered losses in a bank failure. The measure failed to pass and Black seeks a state Secretary explanation.

J. L. Felginer Rice County E. M. Black Black Feighner Bush

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Socials

Recent Topeka social items describe a subscription dance at Hudson's hall hosted by Frank Davis and Fey Howell with Steinberg's orchestra. The piece lists numerous attendees including Mrs. B. T. Lewis and Miss Winifred Wagner, plus travel and visiting news, upcoming millinery openings, picnics, and festival plans reflecting Topeka’s social scene.

Frank Davis Fey Howell Hudson's Hall Steinberg B.T. Lewis A.B. Quinton W. W. Webb George W. Crane Clarence Bowman Harry Williams W. A. Marton Winifred Wagner Lilian Whitelock Flossie Moon Susie Wilder Harriet Lawrence Vratlant Mich Aloe Prescott Margaret Mulvane Myrtle Davis Irah Davis Katherine Bucknan Denver Josslyn Manchester Edna Crane Lilian Tefft Caro Penfield Warner Washington David Lakin Dean Low Tom Frost Ben Johnson Brad Johnson Edward Dennis Ben Criswell Frank Crane Matt Wikidal Wil Wikidal Julius Weidling Frank Sheiden E. J. White Dorr Norton Lew Graham Dick Allen Walter Cust Walter Smith Sol Stoddard J. B. Clay

CHECK UNITARIAN 2 Much Unitarianism in Other Churches

The National conference of the Unitarian and other churches opened in Saratoga New York with Senator George F Hoar giving a welcome. Rev M J Savage presented the program noting many appeals for aid to form new churches were refused due to lack of funds. The main hindrance cited was the spread of Unitarian doctrines in other churches and a call for intellectual honesty amid repudiated creeds.

Saratoga N.Y National Conference of the Unitarian and Other Churches Association United States George F. Hoar M. J. Savage D. D New York

Nugget for Mrs Weinley from Klondike

Alaskan pioneer Joseph Ladue met with Secretary Alger and President McKinley in Washington to discuss Klondike relief. Ladue, connected with a mining firm, presented Mrs Ladue a half ounce virgin gold nugget and Secretary Alger received a Klondike souvenir nugget.

Klondike Joseph Ladue Washington Alger McKinley R. H. Coffin EB. F. Botsford

State House to Look Gay Pennants in Long Lines

The Feil Festival decorating work at the state house begins under T H Legoher with fifteen thousand yards of bunting secured. Ropes from the dome will suspend pennant flags to the building corners and pillars, creating elaborate festooned designs that Chiefs say will surpass any prior Kansan display.

State House T. H. Legoher Kansan

General Bourbaki of Metz Guard Dies in France

General Bourbaki who commanded the imperial guard at Metz during the Franco Prussian war is dead. He left Metz on a mysterious errand shortly before its capitulation. The news comes from Bayonne, France, dated Sept 22.

Bourbaki Bayonne France Imperial Guard Metz

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