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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1897

Page

5

Santa Fe Silver Anniversary at Tyler Grounds

Closing exercises at the fairgrounds feature President Ripley and Mr Walker addressing the Santa Fe Silver Anniversary. Holliday reviews the railroad’s progress amid heat while Walker speaks on esprit de corps, labor relations, and future prosperity for the Santa Fe system and its employees.

Santa Fe Glurver Ohee Holiday Jie Fetea Holliday Briny West Tale Hipley Riptey United States Gernfort Ms. Evers Malta Viet Richie Treaster Edward Wilder Tyler Texas

Visiting Bands Display topeka Attractions and Contests

Topeka hosts a bustling visiting bands scene with multiple groups from Emporia Hutchinson Girard and more performing. Contests feature Marshall Field Continent Manifold and Woeilineton bands competing for top placements as residents and visitors enjoy the musical display.

Festival Queen Tours and Band Contests at Fair Grounds

The land and Pence Cadet band of El mont and Clifton Flute band headline regional music groups with German-written pieces. The Reform School band and Lyndon band are noted, while Colonel Haterty leads troops past the Queen at her home. Exhausted after the Santa Fe parade, the Festival Queen was unable to attend morning exercises but received military honors as U S troops paid respects. A review of the troops is planned from her residence, with a grand ball tonight at the Grand Opera House featuring a gown valued at $29,000 as the court dances the minuet.

Land and Pence Elmont Clifton United States Germany Youngssters Lyndon Fair Grounds Santa Fe Dion Aind Rafferty Regulare Carefuss

Guards Complain of Rations Hunger in Camp

Soldiers mutter over food shortages and slow supply after long marches. Officers say guards are unaccustomed to camp diet and note regular army allowances differ from militia needs, while winter quarters change meal routines.

Falcots Sityine

Queen Bowed and Smiled at Festive Pageant Scene

An observer recounts a Queen's appearance during a city parade where two working men paused to watch. The Queen bowed and smiled, lifting hats in recognition. One man was a founder of the American Labor Union and the other an officer, inspiring interest in the labor movement. A separate fairground incident describes soldiers dispersing a cockle burr prank on a woman performer in tights, who later retreated from the tent amid the crowd.

Ronewim State Journal Second Quincy Street Latso American Labor Union Kansas City Sioldiers Mainin

Illinois veterans parade plans at fairgrounds leaders in charge

Illinois Veterans headquarter at the fairgrounds under O H Coulter with Miss Mary Coulter assisting. The parade aims to show 1208 to 1500 men in line tomorrow led by the Sixth division’s G W Matthews and a staff broad presence. Kansas medical tents treat sick. hospital care ongoing. several bands granted leave.

Fairgrounds State Association O. H. Coulter Mary Coulter Illinois Brooks Bort Riley Hospital Hospital Corps Leedy Withers Kansas. Medical College Medical College Hospital Price Sons of Veterans Fair Grounds Charley Curtis Sof V G. W. Matthews Cawker City 6Th Division Sixth Congressional District Ds. mm

Silver Decline Near Record Low in Market

New York and London silver prices fell further as rumors persist of reopening Indian mints for coinage. Dealers cite short September deliveries and rising supply as key factors behind the drop toward the record low, with markets reacting to the expiration of short contracts.

New York London

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption

A fragmented advertorial extols Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo NY and his Golden Medical Discovery as a constitutional remedy for consumption. It claims the tonic rebuilds blood, restores digestion, and delivers lasting vitality, urging readers to use in treating anemia and related debilities.

Materia Medica RV. Pierce Buffalo

Karnival Knights parade and ball masks rules

The Karnival Knights committee offers free lead ponies for floral carriages in the parade and requires masks and masquerade costumes for dancers at Hamilton tomorrow night. Visitors seated may omit masks. A burglary at J M Rodman’s Kansas Avenue home yielded watches rings pins and a necklace. Dorce department notified. Wm Heiser was assaulted near Second and Kinas avenues. he defended himself. Chicago-origin tip leads Topeka to arrest Hilda Duity and John Holmes for a stolen item from Mr A. E. Mourse of Chicago. Under Sheriff Bert Tucus reports a pocketpicker arrest of Thomas B McExam with one partner escaped. Special Policeman Vogel detains Lee Johnson linked to a Chicago gang.

Robert, Fort Samuel Creamer Karnival Knights Committee Tootmen Hamilton Kall Rodman Iit Heiser Chicago Topeka Hilda Duity John Holmes Thy A. KE. Mourse Monroe Bert Tucus Thomas B McEsam Vogel Lee Johnson

Yukon Road Started for Yukon Rail Project

A Montreal dispatch reports a bill will be introduced to incorporate a company to build and operate a railway from near Chilcoot inlet on the Lynn Canal to the Yukon river rapids. The syndicate plans branches, bridges, wharves, telegraph lines, and steamboats on Yukon waters. Progress on the Crow's Nest line is rapid, with 100 miles nearly finished.

New York Montreal Evening Post Dominion Department Chilcoot Lynn Camp Yukon River Dalton’s Tral Ottewa Crow's Nest

THE U P AND THE W U TROUBLE IN DIVORCING

Omaha neb sept 30 judge Murger ruled on extension for separating telegraph properties of the Union Pacific and Western Union. Decree to be compiled by dec 21. Government may pursue contempt action over noncompliance. U S attorney says successor must meet original franchise limits.

Omaha Neb Murger Western Union Union Pacific United States

Lands for Settlement Opens Blackfeet Reservation

Information from the General Land Office says the Blackfeet peat reservation survey is complete and lands will open to settlement soon under mining laws. The 90 day mining claim hold rights provision has been repealed.

Washington General Land Office Blackfeet Montana Interior Department Hermann

Navy Department Orders a Cruiser to Guatemala

A Washington dispatch reports fears for American interests amid Guatemalan unrest. The cruiser Alert will move via Ocos to Champerico and Champerico, with about 100 Americans in the coffee trade. The ship sails tonight from Acalapo, reaches Ocos by Saturday, then cruises between the two ports to safeguard interests.

Navy Department Guatemala New York Herald Fron Washington Champereo Cnd Ocos Acalapo Champerico America

Private Furlough Lake Declared Gould Property

Kingston N Y Sept 30 A Pine Hill jury finds Hiram and Aaron Graham breached private property by fishing on Furlough Lake while George Gould was away. They award 6 cents damages to Gould’s New York militia. Prosecutors countered that stocked trout gave public fishing rights, but proof showed access required trespassing on Gould land.

George Gould Kingston N. Y Pine Hil Hiram Aaron Graham Gould

Chocolate prices rise hit New York stores

The matinee girl must ask her father for more money as candy prices rise. Chocolates jumped 10 cents per pound amid high demand. Major manufacturers stocked up to capitalize on the higher prices, likely lifting retail prices of confections with chocolate.

New Yor Sept

Dog Carries Disease In Milwaukee Diptheria Case

Milwaukee health department reports three diphtheria cases from a west side residence. Doctors believe germs carried by a pet dog caused spread through contact with the animal. The dog reportedly visited a neighboring home with two prior diphtheria cases.

Milwaukee Health Department

Grounds Well Cared For At Festival Grounds

The article highlights tidy festival grounds maintained by many workers, preventing dust along roads from inconveniencing visitors. It notes the grounds’ cleanliness as a major blessing and mentions efforts by numerous employees to keep areas neat.

Mrs Cleveland at Home in Princeton for Fall

Mrs Grover Cleveland returns to Princeton on September 30 with her three daughters and two nurses. The ex first lady will not entertain this fall, and the party rode to the Bayard Avenue residence. A special Pennsylvania train delivered them to the station promptly at 10 o'clock.

Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland Pennsylvania Station

Bryan's Words of Cheer to George Fred Williams

Telegraph congratulates George Fred Williams, Democratic nominee for governor, noting William Jennings Bryan sent a Sept. 29 message from Lincoln praising Massachusetts Democrats, vindication of the Chicago platform, and a pledge that greenback retirement will be opposed.

George Fred Williams Boston George Fred W Willams Lincoln Neb Massachusetts Chicago Figld W. J. Bryan

Stokes Sells Stocks in Hoffman House

Edward P. Stokes will cease to hold any interest in the Hoffman Home tomorrow. He sold his stock to Graham Polly, a Brooklyn refiner, who will join R. C. McDonald, John P. Caddington and James D. Leary as owner. Caddington to be president and general manager. Stokes plans to travel abroad for at least two years while improvements are made during the eight year lease.

Hoffman House New York Edward P. Stokes Graham Polly Brooklyn R. C. McDonald John P. Caddington James D. Leary Caddington Mr. Stokes

Transfer of Kassala to Egypt Arranged Except Finance

The Daily News correspondent reports a semi official announcement that Kassala will transfer to Egypt once financial points are settled. Egypt will re occupy the fort and the native garrison stays while English officers replace the Italians. Anglo Egyptian troops from Suakim will move to Massawah then Kassala to establish storehouses on Italian territory.

London Sci Rcome Daily News Zemi Kassala Egypt Suakim Massawah Atore

Breach deepens as Chicago City Railway faces union clash

Chicago reports a widening breach between the Chicago City Railway and its employees union. Superintendent Lowman vows to oppose the organization and to dismiss any trainman linked to the union, signaling a potential crisis today as labor leaders warn. Extra Santa Fe train sections will run nightly during the festival. Medical ads for One Minute Cough Cure and Laxative Quinine Tablets mention remedies and guarantees.

Chicago Chicago City Railway Lowman G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Santa Fe Points West

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