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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1897
Page
8
Will Haskell reports a Chicago and Pittsburg game full of errors and Corbett illness rumors. A physician notes Corbett’s pallor and fatigue after recent bouts, with injuries and attendance figures muddled by chaotic play and miscounted errors.
Topeka crews have labored since last Saturday to festoon streets with red white and yellow for the Festival. The Rock Island depot and post office glow with colors while shop windows and buildings from D J Greenwald to Palace Clothing display vivid displays. City buildings and landmarks like the Shawnee Fire Insurance offices and Edison company showcase striking decorations as Topeka dons holiday attire.
Half a million dollars in losses reported as forest fires swept the Big Horn country. Special agent W Green notes heavy damage, with snow finally stopping the blaze. Local insect and timber fire authorities confirm the extensive destruction and mounting costs.
The fret Regiment band of Emporia balks at further parades after a mishandled town parade. Drum Major Howard Thomas sought direction from marshals. He was told to ride a street car to the fair grounds while the committee would settle transportation. The band walked back after being urged to cover their own fare.
Fire department response to multiple blazes this morning with damage at 115 East Sixth Ave. A Vesper bakery fire on East Sixth Street caused ceiling and roof damage and smoke staining. A Newark or West district kitchen stove fire led to further alarms and damaged stock and furniture. Additional incidents included a stove fire on East Second Street and a residence fire linked to M. Rooke.
Thousands greet Miss Whitney as Queen Lorena arrives with Marshall's Band and the Carnival Knights. John G. Waters and Charles K. Holliday escort her to the station and hotel. A gala procession to the Indian dance and pompler corps fire exhibition follows with a large party visiting and observing everywhere.
A Kentucky man named Grimes was brought to police headquarters around 9:29 PM after a busy afternoon of arrests. He steadied himself at a high desk, asked Sergeant Owens to be treated as a gentleman, and identified himself as a Kentucky thoroughbred before being searched and locked up.
A Topeka procession celebrated Queen Lorena as she arrived from the Santa Fe station. The crowd cheered as Miss Whitnes, Lorena’s sister, appeared with a bewitching smile. Dignitaries Gov. Leedy and Mayor Fellows rode in carriages, bands played, and the Karnival pageant moved through Fifth Street to the Hotel Throop amid banners and applause.
A chaotic night in the jail saw drunken suspects and petty criminals locked up together. Warders counted 58 breakfasts while inmates slept two deep on the tall bed and on cold concrete floors amid constant noise.
Concord Ohio September 2 Insurance Commissioner Lincham revokes the Hay State Beneficiary Association of Westfield Massachusetts license. December 21 189 certificates in force total 5000. Receipts of the association in New Hampshire for 18 were sued and the number of claims paid 4. No unpaid claims remained up to date.
Topeka society pages recount Mrs. J J Frey hosting a 6 o'clock dinner in honor of her husband with guests from Chicago Dallas Galveston Sedalia and Las Vegas NM. The event featured sweet pea decor and music and dancing. Several entries list visitors and engagements across Topeka including Misses and Mrs. visiting locals from Quenemo Leavenworth Wichita Marceline and Albuquerque. August earnings report shows Atchison system net for August at 921 thousand with year to date up 3169 thousand and operating income up 152679 dollars.
Advertisements invite amateur photographers to bring films and plates to de yvelun, promote W Phillips tonic at Taw Eighth, and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin injuries. Free exhibit of Arthur Peck paintings, with special Santa Fe trains to Kansas City and Atchison. Also claims tonic cures and constipation with refunds.
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