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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Social and Personal Notes Strain Town Visitors

Social and personal items from Topeka and surrounding area list numerous visitors and residents. Names include Mr and Mrs J G Haskell and daughter Mabel of Lawrence, Dr CE Esteriey, Dr and Mrs Wasson of Ottawa, Dr and Mrs Charles Geter of Lawrence, Mr and Mrs C B dived, Miss Lucinia Emith of Lawrence, Miss Josephine Basnett of Lay Vegan, Mrs J Torrington, Mr William Thompson, Frank Peak of Salt Lake City visiting Topeka relatives, and many others. The column records calls on local households, festival guests, and small gatherings at West Tenth Street and nearby stops.

Ancaems J. G. Haskell Ana Mabel Lawrence J. F. Stanton Pillmore Street Esteriey CE Esteriey Wasson Ottawa Charles Geter Law Wann Robert Moody Lawrens Wilam Quigbey Sterion Aire Birnis Forman Mae Mabel Brockway Chitaeo Worth Western College of Mertiary Carbondale M. Adams Shepherd and Daughters Burlincame Topeka Kansas City Willett Ge Arnett Austin C Dearing Campbell CameSell Hutchinson Mise Gertrude Winitt Bickles Valley Falls Lulu Wi Harts Cruster Guthric O. T. Taining Frank Rigehteache Eee Hubess Werden Mme Prank Carter Manhattan Frinner Ty Hox Columbus Ken Fey Toreka Wieh- Wa Baer Henry Rogers Lecompton JA. Eseger FL Golaen West Tenth Street Charles Golden Dalehtere Nellie May Oskaloosa Prank Grange Air Scorses Stultz Kansas Air. S. Robinson Robert Edward Strait Brand Julia Reker J. Lookhara Featther Eda Birs Ant Rank George Erma Ae Stevens J. Are D. Hien D. Hansel Burke C. C Jim Harland Mice Inc Waltman

Spanish Cabinet Crisis Shocks Washington

London dispatch reports Liberal leaders vow to resist U S pressure amid a Spanish cabinet crisis. Premier’s resignation follows assassination of Canovas as ex ministers tender resignations and cabinet turmoil unfolds in Madrid. Washington officials note delayed news and predict the cabinet’s likely collapse.

London Daily Mail United States America Senor Rever~ler France Senor Cos-Cayon Interior Washington Cris State Department Diplomatic Corps Associated Press Madrid Woodford Canovas

Land Lease Settled In New Mexico Land Claims

In the U S court of private land claims the Las Huertas grant dating to 1765 in Bernalillo and Santa Fe counties was confirmed except for the eastern boundary. Claimants include M S Otero T B Catron and J H Curle. The eastern boundary may not affect placer mines in the Panoche Santa Fe region. The court sustained objections to the Parajita grant survey west of Albuquerque and cut about 4000 acres from the Puerco River area. Several salt questions remain to be decided across New Mexico with potential implications for areas in Colorado and Arizona.

New Mexico Denver Colo Santa Fe N. Bt United States Court of Private Las Huertas Bernalilin M.S. Otero T. B. Catron J. H. Curle Pan Petro Alboaterque Puerco Elex Colorado Sever Arizona

China Has Two Strings

London reports The Times prints a brief letter on China’s financial situation. It notes silver price declines erasing margins for hypothecation and China seeking new loans to cover Japanese indemnity by 1598, amid overtures from English, German, and American banks, including J Pierpont Morgan interests.

London The Times Mortige Amos China Wei-Hai- Wei United States J. Pierpont Moran Hooley Shong

Port Townsend report on Klondike gold guard details

Captain Munger of the Cutter Grant states the Bear, not the Corwin, will guard vast Klondike nuggets that the Portland will bring from St Michael. The Corwin delivered orders for Captain Tuttle to act as sea policeman, leaving Unalaska with the Grant on September 14. Over 100 Yukon men awaited the Portland but Grant officers say no large treasure will be brought in.

Port Townsend Wasn Munger Grant Bear Corwin Portland St. Michael Tuttle Unalaska Alaska Commercial Company Hertha Yukon

Post office seeks new handstamp designs for better postmarking

Washington September 30 A circular from the post office department invites submissions to a committee appointed to design improved postmarking devices. Models up to January 1, 1893 will be inspected. Simplicity durability and cost are emphasized to improve stamps for smaller post offices. Buffalo Bill show bustle as yellow fever scare affects itinerary.

Washington Post Office Department Tampa Smaaller

Karnival Knights Parade Moves Tomorrow Night

Parade marshal announces 6 30 start and full carnival lineup on Kansas avenue. over 70 features, red and green lights, bands playing There'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight. formations listed with Maj A P Shreve and Chief Marshal Norton, Queen Lorena plus Knights escorts, secret features timed for the parade night.

Will Haskell Karnival Knights Kansas Avenue Tenth Tenth Street Jackson Ninth Fourth Marshal Norton Marshall A. P. Shreve Pleharry Andy Fuller Dan Wyatt Oscar Woolverton J. 5. Collins Lorena Oner Mesdames A. W. Dana Co. K. Holliday G. P. Ashton Winnefred Waggoner Lil- Man Whitlock Suse Jewell Lorena Harrison Street Ninth Street Manifold Jack Eighth Street Seventh Street ANEGE Cinderella O'Grady Harrison Nivan Nilzht

Women to drill for oil in Kokomo venture

In Kokomo Indiana on September 20 women organize a drilling company with capital stock of 10000 fully subscribed and to be paid next week. Abs Laure Scofield serves as president and Mrs Dana Cottey as treasurer. A drilling contract will be let this week for the first well to be sunk on the land of Mrs Cottey. The women say they are abundantly able to carry out the project.

Tokomo Ind Kokomo Abs Laure Scofield Dana Cottey Mra Cottey

Gen Miles Returning Home With Distinguished Passengers

Southampton September 30 The American line steamer St Louis will sail Saturday to New York carrying Gen Nelson A Miles Mrs Miles Hannis Taylor former minister at Madrid Mrs Leland Stanford and Mr and Mrs Charles T Yerkes of Chicago In Kilgroes Place Silver City Col September 20 The Bust Jer states ex Congressman Townsend has telegram from former General McKenna that he will be appointed to fill vacancy in United States district judgeship in the Indian Territory caused by Judge Kilgores death Do not upset your stomach with teas and bitter herbs use De Witt s Liver Early Hiser pills G W Stansfield 2 Kansas avenue Pree exhibit paintings and sketches by Arthur Peek at 85 Monroe street every afternoon except Mondays

Southampton American Line St.Louis New York Nelson A. Miles Mra. Miles Hannis Taylor United States Madrid Leland Stanford Charles T. Yerkes Chicago Kilgore Jer Coneresaman Townsend Aeformer McKenna Indian Territory de Witt G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Arthur Peek Monroe Street

McKinley Returns to White House After Washington Visit

President McKinley and family arrived in Washington at 10 this morning returning from a Pennsylvania Railroad trip. A large crowd greeted them at the station and at the White House they bowed and smiled. The party included Mrs McKinley Miss McKinley and Attorney General and Miss McKenna. Postmaster General boarded the train in Baltimore and Sherman met the president at the White House for a brief consultation likely about the Spanish cabinet falling.

Washington Mc Kinley Pennsylvania

TWO GRAND HALLS Karnival Knights masque at Hamilton hall tomorrow

The Karnival Knights plan a grand hall masque at Hamilton hall with military bands and combined orchestras for the music. Invitations required at the door, with ticket sales limited to those with written names on invitations. Edna Whitney Lorena leads the grand march. masked attire mandatory for dancing. Topeka society will attend.

Hamilton Hall Marshall's Watson's Stebbers Karnival Knights Topeka Kansas Mr. Waters Stansfield Kansas Avenue Edna Whitney Lorena Karnival Indy Fes- Hyal Week

Big hotel for Dawson donors plan for mammoth project

Joe Wolfe of Cripple Creek is promised a half block of land in Dawson City Alaska donated by Jas Ladue to build a huge hotel. Partners include 15 Chicago businessmen. Wolfe has arranged provisions with PD Armour. He is noted for conducting a genuine Mexican bull fight in the United States at Gillette in the summer of 18%.

Ladue Joe Wolff Cripple Creek Colo Joe Wolfe Jas Daywson City Alaska Chiexo Wolfe Armour Mr. Wolfe United States Gillette

Afghan mission to Russia seeks aid against British advance

Paris dispatch reports Afghan mission to Russia returned with promise of support if Britain encroaches on the Ameer's territory. Negotiations aim to form a league against British Africa expansion and Russia seeks a understanding with the United States to curb Britain’s Pacific reach.

Paris Politade Coloniale St. Petersburg Russia Great Britain Abyssia Africa United States Pacific

Mayor's convention debates municipal ownership in Columbus

Columbus September 20 after noon adjournment the mayor's convention held no further session yesterday afternoon and evening delegates toured sights and were entertained. Friends of R F Gildvon publisher of City Government push for his election as salaried secretary of the permanent organization though he and his paper support municipal ownership causing opposition to his candidacy.

Columbus Yesteray R. F. Gilldvon

To Train Negro Farm Fore Tuskegee Address Opening Of Institute

Tuskegee Alabama September 30 James Wilson secretary of agriculture will deliver an address here November 17 at the formal opening of the new building of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute to be devoted to training in agriculture horticulture dairying etc. This is the first building in the negro schools to be devoted to such purposes and it means much as percent of the negroes in the gulf states depend upon agriculture in some form for their living.

Tuskegee Ala James Wilson Tuskogee Normal and Industrict Institute Gulf States

Santa Fe Route Teaches Discount Tickets to Major Cities

Travel specials advertise $6.00 to St. Louis and $8.50 to Chicago with weekly departures via Santa Fe Route through Sept 30. Tickets to St Louis $2.00? Chicago $8.50. other destinations at reduced rates. Contact via telephone for bookings.

ST. Louis Chicago Santa Fe

Yukon Travel Stoppled by Storms and Rumors at St Michaels

Port Townsend Sept 20 Capt Clinger of the tus Hrlyoke from St Michaelis on Sept 1 reports 330 to 400 men at St Michaels with none seeking passage back. No miners from Klondike were seen as no steamers have recently come down though one was expected. It was cold with hail and snow fell after departure. The monetary commission adjourned to Oct 11 to allow secretaries to collect and classify suggestions from across the country. Dr Nansen plans to leave for the United States to lecture for 65000 dollars plus a share of receipts.

Port Townsend Clinger Tus Hrlyoke St. Michaelis Cully St. Michaels Klondike Onetary Commission Washington Monetary Commission

Today's Market Report Wheat Corn and Provisions Outlook

Wheat opened better with December at 75.50, supported by drought worries and no near term recovery. Corn active with reaction after drought. oats quiet but firm. Provisions steady with good advance. hogs active, cattle weaker. receipts varied across markets with mixed weekly comparisons.

Northwest Agatner Ciicheo Shorts Nd Perember Mkye Tember Saale Ise Imsgiye Sud Sipe Ste. Cash Northwest

Wheat and Livestock Prices and Market Gossip Report

Kansas City markets report receipts and quotes for wheat corn rye hay butter eggs and cattle including steers cows and heifers. Market gossip notes Liverpool London and Cincinnati trends while Chicago and Kansas City area prices show futures and cash movements amid unsettled conditions.

Liverpool London Wiest Cincinmati West Weston Shoe

Unclear Wheat and Market Notes From Multiple Cities

Fragmented report details grain receipts and prices across St Louis Chicago and New York with mentions of wheat corn and flour. References to October November futures and various city markets include Duluth Minneapolis Antwerp and Ghent with erratic figures and status updates.

St. Louis Chicago Liverpool California Umctienim Northwestern Duluth BS Fia

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Social and Personal Topeks Seg de Wee Sen Ward Mel. Vern. Brin Dr. Peak Anne Mary Peak Hot Springs Ark Bee Net FL A. Peak Duntisiey Vollege Katherine Carson Mies Margaret MrGir de Witts Witen Masel Guire Brulers Criscena Soar Baby Humors Asastas Uncle Laws Postal Department Buffalo Bill Col. W. FL Burke Stark- Jom Col. Cody Memphis Dougs Kokomo, Ind Gen Miles M’kinley White House Dawson England Mayor Brussels Ran M.C. Holman North Topeka Nansen Gettex Dairy Chronic Christiania Ochsveridt. Ie Ae Today's Market Report Burnished Seti Westros Ebadise Dexa Grand Opera House Rowley’s & Snow's Texas RAO Ted Cart W. A. Michael Commission West Sixth Ave Tomeka Kun Zyew York Antwerp Ghent Waton W. A. Michael Commission CO West Sixth Avenue Kan Lux Commission Co Maness Avenes Kann Om Matt Bank Kam Olry Somers Cellegas Bank Foseta Ati Joan Bank of Comineres Kamsss
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