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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1897

Page

4

The Greatest Three Months on Record at Topeka State Journal

The Topeka Daily State Journal reports its first quarter of 1897 setting new circulation records. It notes a grand total of copies printed, average per issue, and growth from prior years under Brant management. The paper highlights exclusive use of Associated Press data and its prominent, brick-front offices on Kansas Avenue and Higgin Street with modern printing facilities.

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Is There An Emergency In Washington Now

A four year echo of Coxey's march reappears as the American Federation of Labor under Mr Gomperin seeks swift relief from economic distress. They appeal to Speaker Reed and President McKinley demanding action on hours, immigration, banking, public works, and liberal appropriations. They claim urgency and cite recent flood aid as precedent, urging prompt federal relief.

Jacob S. Coxey National Capitol Washington Coxey Reef American Federation of Labor Gomperin Reed Prialdent McKinley Vuin McKinley United States Tvers Pree Hient Congress

Sale SLady and Servant in Reform Era Critique

A North American Review essay argues domestic service harms women by overburdening homemakers while creating class scorn for salesgirls and nannies. It cites typewriter workers, club incidents, and working women fearing stigma, urging shift in attitudes to elevate servant work and respect.

Weather Indications Stir Speen to Kansas Storms Overnight

Weather outlook suggests rain and possible jet storms moving from Speen toward Kansas tonight. Expect variable winds and unsettled conditions through Sunday with changing intensities and potential gusts.

Kansas

Time for vegetables and diet advice from Mrs Hudders

Mrs Hudders lectures on vegetable food and spring balance. She advocates less animal and more vegetables as weather warms, stresses selection of fresh young produce, proper cooking to reduce indigestion, and suggests substitutes like macaroni and rice. She warns against sprouted potatoes and overboiling, promotes boiling in salted water, and notes cabbage and cauliflower benefit from steaming.

Mark Twain

Foggy Facts From a Magazine on Fog Formation

In a magazine piece two meteorology professors outline how fog forms by cooling air, mixing air currents, or air uplift, and explain sea fogs from water air temp differences. They note frost protection via misting, dust nuclei drive fog type, and discuss dust removal methods and the potential for electric fog devices on ships and terminals.

Tle Wouler Land

Globe Sights From the Atchison Globe

A collage of quips on work, religion, fashion, and daily life from the Atchison Globe. Notes on hard work, patience, and thrift highlight a humorous mix of local curiosities and social observations. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises free button mending.

Information about Greece from a historical note

A summarized historical note describes Greece with a population around 2.16 million, an area near 23 000 square miles, and a climate marked by hot summers and mild winters. It notes a largely Greek Orthodox population, a largely hill country with few navigable rivers, and a boundary dispute settled by European powers. It mentions Greeks as curious and patriotic, and references a war where Greece fights a much larger adversary.

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Sale of Seats for Cymbeline Steady Yet Not Packed

Reviewers praise Margaret Mather in Cymbeline but advance ticket sales remain modest. The article notes the production is elaborate and well received by press, with high praise for Mather and questions whether she will draw a large Monday night audience. It discusses Miss Weldon and other actresses’s past takes but suggests Mather’s performance may boost repertory appeal if she succeeds.

Margaret Mather Milan Mather Fistern Kmegen Miss Mather Cymbeline Pecen Adelaide Weldon Timoget Madjeska Mariane Bijwer Hanes

MRS OBRIEN INDISCREET AT ALLIUTTA COURT

Romeyo court heard sensational testimony as Captain Romayi sought to cast doubt on charges involving Mrs O'Brien and Lt Bamfort. W J Martin and Mrs Martin testified to rumors and alleged misconduct at the garrison. Mrs Rourke described a scandalous situation, with the court adjourning after further remarks on strained relations at Bamfort.

Alliuta Romeyo Martin Romayi Bamfort O' Bring W. J. Martin Cibren Aumether Bartis O'Brien Martin Ratifes O'Bren Koulke Bambert O Firien Weil Rourke Gamfort

Transcontinental cyclist reaches New York en route home

From Frisco to Gotham New York on April 24 J W Jones arrived in New York today after three months and four days on the road. He left San Francisco three months and four days ago and has ridden 240 miles in that period. He plans to start his return trip Saturday morning riding for a large wager. Kelly pleads guilty in Somersworth New Hampshire as Joseph Deny charged with murder of cashier Fooend A Stickney of the Grant pulls National Bank.

Frisco Gotham New York J. W. Jones San Francisco Jones Kelly Somersworth N. F Joseph Witty Bie Fooend A. Stickney Grant Pulls National Bank Witty Wulge Knapp

Dyspepsia Remedy Claim at New York Drugstores

An old advertisement touts a homeopathic remedy for curing dyspepsia by strengthening the stomach, Liver, and nerves, stimulating gastric juices, renewing blood, and inducing sleep to relieve anxiety and improve appetite. It notes it can be ordered from druggists or mailed free, with a postal price and names an address in New York.

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Fragmented Misspellings and Quoted Quips From Several Papers

A jumble of brief newspaper blurbs from multiple papers features stray quotes and snatches about athletes, real estate, theatre rainbows, polar expeditions, and war commentary. Notable items reference Boston athletes, a Liberal minister, real estate movement, a stage production with rainbows, Peary’s expedition, Col Weyler, the Turkish army, Christian nations and cannons, and church festival soup.

Topeka Headlines Blend Local Quips and Events

A jumble of Topeka musings reports a reporter’s misadventures with local names and jokes about airships white clay creek and carnival plans. Citations wink to Atchison Lawrence and Abilene papers noting civic chatter and a possible G A R reunion in Topeka.

Topeka Atchison Globe

Will White Visit and McKinley Reaction Described

The St. Louis Republic recounts Willie White meeting President McKinley at Canton after the election. White carried a letter proving he authored The Real Issue and a satirical poem Cupid and Heathen. McKinley granted a long audience. next day he fell ill, with doctors summoned for the first time since inauguration. The Kansas incident unsettled the candidate amid the campaign strain.

Roth Testine St. Louis Republic Pettitinen Willie Kansae McKintey Mckinley Canton Tle Whiu White Aleo Sam Ufee Metinsey

Phillipine Rebellion Two Insurgent Victories Reported

Tacoma April 24 News from the Philippines reports two recent insurgent victories. A March 29 clash routed a royal column under Colonel Endo. Sabendo with 2,000 men attacked San Nicotine but was repulsed, while La Menio eluded guides and led rebels to a cross road where Spanish forces were defeated and retreated in confusion.

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Dancer Mabel Haines Wins $10000 Damages in Hotel Suit

In Chicago on April 4 Mrs. George Resne known as Mabel Haines the dasher was awarded a jury verdict for $10000 in federal court for injuries received from a folding bed at the Hotel Normandie. The incident occurred June 24 and involved Milk White Fag Company. Lieutenant James Maney of the Fifth Infantry was detailed to attend encampments of the Tennessee National Guard from May 1 to October 31.

Mabel Haines Chicago George Resne Dasher Normandie ISM Maney Washington James Maney Fifth Infantry Tennessee National Guard

A Matter of Taste Santa Fe Route Dining Car Service

The dining car and eatitis house service of the Santa Fe Route has a no one reputation. Experienced travelers know that on the Santa Fe they are sure of a flawless meal. There is no guesswork about it. In Arizona or New Mexico, or farther east, the excellence is uniformly maintained. Also includes a testimonial on DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and related ailments.

Santa Fe Arizona New Mexico

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