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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1897

Page

2

Senator Mason Seeks Rule Change in Senate Debate

Washington April 21 Senator Mason of Massachusetts delivered his maiden speech accusing minority obstruction of the Senate rules and urging a rule to end debate. He urged passage of a resolution directing the Rules Committee to report a rule allowing decisive action on the previous question, while criticizing inaction on Cuban and other major issues and urging reform of the standing rules.

Washington Mason Humen Senate Committee On Rules Aly Howe Mexachusetts Cinerea Brnning Grant Memorial Cerengales Mukun Meson Pitreirmons Corbett Peniti Alsbearia Morgan Cuba Grover II Penator Masih Comeliireud Dic. Oor Mass Cas Raken Mehta de Fras Areo Willy Benator Wetloo Bot Witter Moma Gore Mavoay Mr. Garmin Etfmon Aloes New York Atericat Neimity Turan California Patt

Guthrie Book Contract Scandal Allegations Rise

In Guthrie Oklahoma investigations reveal possible improper influence by territorial officials over school contracts with the American Book Company. Reports allege $3700 was deposited to sway legislators, a substitute monopoly price, and an unsigned governor’s approval after adjournment. Officials and agents face scrutiny over contracts and collusion with the Territorial board of education.

Oklahoma American Book Company Guthrie, Ok Lacy Territorial Superintendent of Schools Territorial Board of Education

Ban Stuart's Hat in New York Veroscope Test

A 19th century veroscope owned by Eluch Rector and partners test prints by camera. The device, built under Rector, faced issues as crowds pressed in, smoke obscured rounds, and Corbett attempted to reach the ropes. Pictures show Corbett crawling from the field, with only his legs and trunk visible at the end.

New York Eluch Rector Dan Stuart Warees Wheelock William A. Hrady James 2. Corbett Rector Besgans Siice Don Sturt Tim Stuart Corbett Rimeete Wy Asimmons

Battle With Tramps at Bedford Ind April 22

A mob of about 50 armed citizens clashed with a gang of tramps at Monon switchyards in Bedford Indiana. Railroad workers fought them off as the group later attacked neighborhood women. Shots fired and missiles thrown left several injured and two tramps reported killed. The pursuit continued into nearby streets with some capturings.

Bedford Ind Bo Yhraged

Calve Illness Disappoints Metropolitan Audience

In New York on April 22 Calve fell ill with rheumatic pains causing a dramatic interruption at a Metropolitan event. Colonel Maplewan said the likely cause was a sudden rheumatic seizure, leaving Calve in medical care. Garibaldi performed and spoke about aiding Greece, while several viewers across locations noted volunteers offering services to Greece amid the war effort.

New York Owers Morse Lees Galve Maplewan Viroud Birses Garibaldi, Jr Greece Ricrott Garibaldi

Bucklens Arnica Salve Offers Cures and Guarantee

A vendor touts Bucklens Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers skin rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by J J Jones at Furth and Kansas Ave. Also notes appealing black orphan eighty colts at the fair and invites a visit to see them.

J. J. Jones Furth Kansas

Connecticut Oyster Trade Boom Sparks European Orders

Connecticut dealers report a bustling oyster trade as European buyers place large orders. Willions Heys and Bobs of Norwalk, Test Houseman, and George Scimter-DyAldson struggle to fill escalating requests for Hust rivers oysters. Europeans favor direct shipments of seven year old stock, with traders noting steady demand and rapid order growth across New Haven and Norwalk.

Connecticut New Haven Conn David C. Benford Grice Farrel Ranford Willians Heys Ae Bobs Norwolk Europy Norwalk New Finen Govier

Doctor Hunter Quits in Kentucky Caucus Shakeup

In Frankfort on April 22, Dr. Hunter resigned after sending a bold letter to the Republican caucus seeking renomination for U.S. senator. He praised supporters for Debo and lamented political strife, asking that a successor be chosen promptly to unite the party and advance Kentucky’s Republican agenda.

Frankfort Hunter Saished Faished Wriliras O'Uieck Warkinston Debor Debou Jones Rawd Stout Norman Hunter Deboe Whitaker Jasper Howard United States Jude

Withdrawal Motion Divides Party In Senate Nomination Fight

In a heated session, Republicans debate delaying or withdrawing from the Senate race. Wary of internal divisions, leaders push for unity as factions clash over which candidate best represents party principles and electoral prospects.

Postmaster McBryan Indicted for Pension Law Violations

Moanevil district federal grand jury indictment accuses postmaster William McBryan of pension law violations. The report details alleged favors and attempted restitution with a government informant and testimony by witnesses in Washington. Curfew law passes in Springfield Ohio requiring youths under 14 to bed by 9 pm in winter and 10 pm in summer.

Wm. McBryan Federal Grand Jury Saurlay Therooa Tims Tropalm Pope United States Kok Pune Persion Washuteon Vaade Lanatey Ate Bryan Conterung Thy Charactis Sifral Reidibe da Whitfield Lngirs Eivshin Ban Springfield Sprinemeit Wats City Tirty Welock

A Matter of Testa Dining Car Service on Santa Fe Route

A Matter of Testa praises the dining car and eating house service of the Santa Fe Route with a national reputation. Experienced travelers expect faultless meals and uniform excellence from Arizona New Mexico and farther east. Ayer's Hair Vigor advertised for scalp remedies.

Testa Santa Be Arizona New Mexico Ayer

Reed Presses Tariff Ahead While Labor Focuses On Eight Hour

Speaker Reed urged swift tariff action and deferred labor matters after noting a Fed eration of Labor delegation led by Samuel Gompers urged preservation of eight hour policy and approval of Gardner for labor committee. Gompers warned of unemployment distress while Reed praised lawful, gradual reform and urged steady public support for tariff passage.

Canal to Open Amid Poor Seasonal Outlook at Port

Shippers announce the canal will open Saturday May 5 at noon. Twenty boats loaded with grain await the opening at the port. Skippers report the season’s outlook on the canal is exceedingly poor. Forwarders seek Bacon Wheat to New York and side contracts are forming.

New York

Tariff Question First Reed Informs President Gompers

Speaker Reed informs President Gompers and a delegation from the American Federation of Labor urging easing later legislation. He says the house would exact no legislation if the labor issue is settled, and asks the delegation to rally laborers in Belwill for early action on the matter. Pears for Fruit. Chicago, April 1. Unseasonably cold weather threatens fruit growers in this region, with severe conditions noted in the Country Through Intacts and Indiasa and the southern part of Whoona. Personal notice about One Minute Cough Cure. Do You Need Dollars? Strawberries can be earned with right climate and markets along the Santa Fe route in Texas. Excur sion in April and May. DeWitt's Early Risers touted for liver and stomach health. Subscribe to The State Journal.

Washington Reed House American Federation of Imbor Samuel Gompers Order Gardner New Jersey Gompers P. J. McGuire Congress Bee Isbor Ker Bite Gderation America Federation of Labor Tate Chicago Intacts Indiasa G. W. Stansfield Kansas Alvin Texas A. T S. F

Where Is Heat Lawyer Faces Test in Contempt Case

Lawyer G A Huron fights to avoid contempt and test the power of justices to commit for contempt in a dispute tied to India Day and public testimony. Supreme Court review and sheriff custody mark a wider probe into contempt authority and notary procedures. Troutman and Stone take part as trustees and book examiners in the ongoing legal drama.

G. A. Huron Oulat Supreme Ebtitt Doster Allen Apron India Huron Pesce McClintock Hurot Gieatens Te Supreme Court Justice of the Peace de Boisierry Troutman & Stone Ace Harel

Mad dog Rampages Through Chicago Streets

A great black dog owned by Frank Rice of Park Avenue and Robey Street ran loose after escaping a rope confinement. It bit several people including a girl on Lincoln Street and a boy on Wood Street, and caused chaos as residents, police, and bystanders chased it. Officers fired shots. the dog was subdued with a pipe wrestled from an officer and finally shot in front of 37 Park Avenue. Several injured children were treated at Dr Bads, with Herbert Arthur in doubtful condition.

Chicago Frank Rice Park Avenue Robey Street Phu Phil Therry Man Gruin Coring Wood Street Herbert George Amthor George Thes Mingle Linn Wilam O'Conner Tommie King Laura Larson Ashland Avenue Bunge Wood Yard Lake Ette Ashland Avenues Connell Slavin West Lake Street Mond Bads Grand Avenue Paulin Street Herbert Arthur

Miners Water Ad and Travel Rates Notice

An old newspaper fragment advertises Miners Water as the finest in the west with contact at W. Phillips 612 W. Eighih Ava. It also mentions cheap spring travel rates via Sante Fe for April and May dates and promotes DeWitt's Little Liver Pills with claims of relief from constipation and headaches. Portions are garbled but include names GW. Stans Held and address 632 are.

W. Phillips W. Eighih Sante Fe Egent Pilin DeWitt Barty Stans

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