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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1897

Page

8

Tobacco for Canada Ships Two Special Trains from Virginia

Col Archibald of the Enterprise Tobacco Company Granby Canada has been in this city for days, arranging shipments to Canada to evade the Dingley tariff. He seeks to move large quantities of bright leaf tobacco via the Central line before the tariff law takes effect, with two trains planned to convey the commodity.

Virginia Col Archtithal Enterprise ‘Tobacco formpa@y Granby Canada America Col. Archiald Isti

Bankers Fear Europe Won’t Aid Monetary Policy

Bankers like Schiff doubt Europe will assist the monetary commission as fear grows of renewed bimetallism agitation. Sentiments from Europe suggest hesitation to transmit policy, with observers noting political caution and concerns over a strong European response.

Republican Senators in Washington debate on rare proposition

April 30 report notes Republican senators in Washington discussed a rare proposition submitted by Democratic members to the Republican committee. The Senate’s Chandler Baker and others spoke as the caucus prepared to meet at the committee chair’s invitation to discuss the issue.

Waerhington Eadeus Republican Committee Senate Chandler Baker Dts Charse

Stampede for Gold Port Townend We April 20

News from Port Townend reports a rush to new gold fields in Londyke are said to yield rich finds. Alki travel hindered by thaw and creeks. camps set between Sheep Creek and divide awaiting easier paths. Prof Agtssia returns from Boston with health improved and plans to resume geology studies with Calumet group and family.

Port Alaska Londyke Juneau Sheep Creek Agtssia Boston A. Agaselz Harvard TP. Livermore Calumet Atinige Cormpany M. A. Agustiz

Snow slide at Erieham City mines kills three workers

A snow slide at the Consolidated Mining company mines four miles north of Erieham City causes three deaths. Bret Woitauste Ed jin and Wella Turner perished, with David Rune and John Tatton trapped but rescued. The slide covered a tunnel mouth and factory shop. Wolhaupter Bus ean’s body was recovered.

Salt Lake Consolidated Mining Company Erieham City Bret Woitauste

The Bon Ton Pattern Hats On Sale At Cost Prices

Slogan laden sale notice for The Bon Ton Kansas addressing pattern hats at steep discounts. Claims hundreds of items including New York patterns and own designs, offering trimmed hats previously at marked price now reduced by percent and stressing cost pricing. Mentions Ayer's Hair Vigor as a product for use.

Wogesut Rhitmarket BON “Ton Kansas Ayer

Debt Collect Efforts Target State School Fund Debtors

Attorney General Boyle prepares to recover delinquencies in state taxes and bonds. Proceedings already begun seek to maximize return to the school fund, the largest delinquent holdings. Counties listed include Cherokee, Choctaw, Muskogee, and others with multi‑million totals from bonds, coupons, and warrants.

Boyle Tle Aoe Jiedmeman Jewell Mitonait Zu Freanseey Borre Peery Bossell Oo Washington Tom Es Wrandou

Postmortem reveals splinter in throat causing death

Readable text describes John Rudd of Council Blutis dying after choking on a splinter lodged in the throat. Postmortem findings confirm a foreign body in the airway. Physicians cite paralysis of the throat as the broader condition, while the splinter from a board seems to have caused the fatal obstruction.

John Rudd Council Blutis Laws Nebraska Rvicosat Jude John Rudd Rudd Ain Welchinur Leneth Anda

Unorganized South Dakota counties threaten to merge

In April Pratt and Pregho counties seek to join Lyman to form a consolidated area. Officials propose a special election to decide the merger while Pratt and Pregho property owners vow to challenge the move. Residents described as cattlemen brace for election day tension and potential conflict.

South Dakota Bronx City Pratt Pregho Adiainice Lyman Lytan Fauhty Livan Presto Tyran Wyitkenagen Presbe Tas Latier

Pope Elevates Archbishops to Cardinals in Rome

In Rome on April M, the Pope elevated the archbishops of Lyons Rennes and Santiago de Compostela to the cardinalate. The ceremony also formally proclaimed the previously named sees of Buffalo Cheyenne Wilmington and Mabne as cardinals, reflecting a major shift in church leadership.

Rome Lyons Rennes Santiago de Compotela Blehom Buffalo Cheyenne Wilmington Mabne

Indian Officials Appointed by Western Association Umpires

St Joseph April 0 President T J Hickey of the Western Association announces 16 umpires for the 1897 season Mo McLaughlin Norris Ontell DL Car Fis Alberts and others named Indian affairs official Beecham s Pills for distress after eating Washington April 23 W A Jones of Wisconsin and Hubert V Bell listed as Indianafairs officials

Western Association St. Joseph T. J. Hickey Mo McLaughlin Norris Ontell Car Fis Alberts Washington W. A. Jones Wisconsin Hubert V. Bell

Invention Aims to Do World Wide Telephone Chats

D MacLauchunn Therrell of Portal Telegraph in Atlanta has perfected a device combining telephone and phonograph to enable conversations across half the world at moderate cost. Tests carried sound through the room with 12,000 miles worth of transmission, and Therrell plans Atlantic repeaters to reduce line size and cost. Prominent electricians call the invention a potential breakthrough with vast applications.

Atanta MacLauch- Unn Therrell Portal Telegraph Company Atlanta Therrell London Paris Berlin Mary Atlantic Ocean

Atlanta Revival Brings Flood of Converts in Record Baptisms

In Atlanta on April 20 thousands gathered before daylight as Pastor Carter led a massive revival. He baptized 126 people in 42 minutes in scanty white clothing, with two at a time to manage the crowd. Police intervened briefly as the ecstatic scene drew a hysterical watching crowd.

Atlanta Carter

Trains Plunge Down Mountain After Broken Rail

Kalispell Mont April 20 The fast bound Great Northern passenger No 4 hit a broken rail about 20 miles east of Bear Creek last evening Two locomotives derailed and rolled down a steep embankment Neither engineer fireman or crew were killed though all were badly cut and shaken The air was shut off and the train cars stopped as the engines left the track

Kalispel Mont Fsat Great Northern Bear Creek Joos Situs Schutt John Barr W. E. Smith Arnet Hogan Tedio Tur

White House Egg Rolling Draws 5000 Children

Washington notes the White House egg rolling event with about 5000 children on the lawn and 15000 spectators. President McKinley smiles as children of all colors join in the activities. Marine Band performs and Yale Glee Club sings at dusk. Separate item from Boston reports a bicycle theft penalty amendment in the Massachusetts House.

McKinley Washington White House Rees Lesan Comolote Executive Mansion Marine Bad Michintes Saxton

Senate confirms Grady and Rounds for federal posts

The Senate confirms Jaspar P. Grady as United States marshal for the central district of Tailian Territory and Tue Rounds as postmaster at Falls Idaho. The Denver & Rio Grande announces it will observe the Colorado governor's law prohibiting bicycle transportation with passengers. Funeral Water advertises a bicycle service and travel option.

Senate Washington Haa Jaspér P. Grady United States Miersbel Tailian Territory Tue Falls Idaho

Jumbo Roller May Be Sold to W Farris for Trade

City council granted a 20 day option to Wm Farris of Western Machinery on Jumbo the street roller bought for 5000 ten years ago. The machine is heavy and unpopular, often breaking down and dragging the street force, and the council supports its sale or trade. Pattison was elected council president amid debate and support from Stephenson.

Topeka Wim. Ferris Westen Weslern Fellows Oakss Parris Pattison Wight Wits Oui Cminell Stephenson Mel Pattison Earth TW. Vausha Ciakton DT Ikays Chamberiain Druzetsts

Mayor Fellows Inaugural Highlights Past Record and Fiscal Caution

Mayor Fellows delivered his inaugural address to the city last night praising past achievements and urging economy. With the council largely unchanged since his first term, his remarks drew applause as he urged prudent governance and duty to the city.

Fellows Mayor Fellows J. W. Morgan Second Ward

Venice in America planned by Henry Havemeyer

Henry Havemeyer, famed refined and millionaire, plans to create a Venice of Long Island. He bought property on Great South Bay and outlines a vast complex with canals, bridges, and villas by 1593. A grand waterfront and garden avenues will transform the wild land into a resort-like scene with gondoliers and decorative waterways.

Henry O Actes Great South Bay Islp Longalana Bayterry Point Venice Havemeyer Mir. Kavemeret Havemeyen Timisiongire Hiwemeyer Xald Himeett Sarais

Twombly's Farm Turns Greenhouses to Vegetable Market

Twombly at Madison New Jersey expands from a successful milk route to vegetable farming in his extensive greenhouses. The new vegetables from the Nuwer houses appeared in Morristown and Madison markets yesterday as the farm aims for self sustenance on ten acres.

New York Hamilton Bier Twombly Madison N. J Morristown

King s New Discovery Credited With Life Saved

A testimonial from a local resident credits De King s New Discovery with curing a bout of La Grippe after failing to improve with other physicians. The patient says after taking three bottles they recovered and could resume activities. The ad promotes a free trial at JK Jones drug store on sth and Kaneus avenue with regular size bottles at $1.00.

Cailicutte Grugziet Reeversvile de King la Grippe de. King JK. Jones Sth Kaneus Avenue

Ral roads as blessings and travel by Santa Fe trains

An old promotional piece extols rail travel as a divine blessing and a path to beauty. It highlights Santa Fe routes through Colorado New Mexico Arizona and California as easy gateways to scenic spots. Also includes a personal notice praising One Minute Cough Cure and a dry goods/service ad for sewing and mending.

Hawthorne Santa Fe House Colorado New Mexico Arizona California W. J. Black G. PA Topeka Kan G. W. Stansfield Kansas

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