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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1897

Page

2

Tillman Runs for Governor Threatens Dispensary Law

Abbeville South Carolina August meeting features Senator Tillman declaring he would resign the United States Senate to seek the governorship, pressing his dispensary law stance. He challenges Charleston politicians and urges a single South Carolina law, attacking liquor profits and calling for dispensary control to be a partisan issue.

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Great Kour Island and Union Pacific Rail Deals

Topeka notices advertise rail specials to Buffalo and Chicago with round trips from August 21, $22.80, plus frequent eastern rates. Union Pacific routes to St Louis and Chicago, with various July and August travel dates. Agents F A Lewis and J Fulton listed for tickets and info, plus local tonics and tobacco substitutes pitched.

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Washington’s 1750 pamphlet bought for $1000 by collector

A faded 16 page Washington pamphlet printed in 1945 at Williamsboro Virginia, attributed to George Washington Colonel of Militia, sold in New York for $1000 to a wealth collector seeking Washingtoniana. The work recalls the 1745 50 expedition to inspect frontier forts along the Ohio River and is one of only three copies known.

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Post Office Site Preferred for New York Federal Building

Washington discusses Footmaster Van Cott proposal to move a New York post office site uptown. Heary Baffey of 62 Liberty Street offers to sell the block bounded by Forty ninth and Park streets, Broadway and Seventh for 800000. A commission will handle consolidation of New York post offices and refer the letter.

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New Coffee Substitute Gralng Taints Market Prices

A fragment notes a new coffee substitute named Gralng priced at 15 cents with 3 quarts per purchase. It claims gentle stomach effects and suitability for children, touting it as a near coffee substitute. It references Cascarets and G. G. as related products.

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Boston Common gates set to move to Andersonville prison site

An order to gift Boston’s iron gates and large gate posts to the National Woman's Relief Corps aims to place them at the Andersonville prison main entrance in Georgia. The Andersonville area, now 88 acres, is to be turned into a memorial park for Union soldiers who died there. local groups seek funds for grounds restoration and fencing.

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Great Silver Camp Meeting Speakers List Revealed

Springfield Ohio hosts a July meeting under the Bimetallic Union with speakers from Boston New York and Ohio including Oliver Downing George Wil lame and Senator Friary Teller plus national figures like Champ Clark and Marion Butler. An excursion to the Southwest promotes cheap round trips. Also tobacco cessation remedy No To-Back addressed to readers.

Springfield O. Ave A. A. Brown Cincinnat Mont. Mader Bimetallic Union Pierre Humbert Boston Oiiver Downing George Fred Willame Walter L. Ramedell Missouri Timothy Tarsiey Aiichigan Newlands Nevada Hartman Montana Willam Quinky New York Journal Champ Clark Congress Nelle G. Hollner New York Elizabeth Sheldon New Haven Conn Joseph Sheldon Han Joseph G. Sibley Pennsylvania Batley Texas Joseph Blackturs Kentucky Brown Bryan Aromias Adgona Oklahoma Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Great Southwest Wisek GFACA Deka Ban

Feltz Leap Plan Ends With Dense Fog At Pike's Peak

Colorado Springs August 9 William B Feltz failed to jump from Pike's Peak as thick clouds and snow halted the attempt. He carried a partial Lilienthal style aeroplane, hoped to sail to Colorado Springs or Manitou, and warned of danger if conditions weren’t right. Feltz pledged wagers on success and outlined a safety oriented design with a dorsal plane and adjustable tail to guide descent.

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Local man Feelsz claims aerial navigation future for nation

Mr Feltz, a 3-year resident of Colorado Springs since last March, mixes commission work with experiments in aerial navigation. Educated in law in Kansas, he publicized plans to showcase his aeroplane venture in Chicago at the World's Fair and sought government support in Washington. He later joined the regular army to continue work on his theory, believing successful flight could make aeroplane sailing a popular, harmless pastime coast to coast.

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What Mary Wrote a Remarkable Letter of Exaggeration

In Detroit Free Press style, a grandmother and listeners discuss a lengthy letter from Mary claiming wonders of California. They debate whether Mary is truthful or satirical, with reference to gigantic fruit, towering trees, and incredible farm toil. The tale ends with affection and hope for Mary’s safe return.

California Lake Michigan Mary Detroit Bree Press

Vindicated Letter Defending Minister in Lumpkin County

A reader in Lumpkin County replies to an article in The Dahlonega Nugget denying falsehoods about Rev. Mr. Glrea. The letter asserts the report was false, condemns misstatements, and defends the minister while urging devout conduct and return to better times. The piece also references the Chautauqua Assembly Herald item about a boy describing what he saw on a card.

Glrea Lumpkin County Kentucky Altvons Union Lumpkin Johnny Chautauqua Assembly Herald

Barber Joke Sparks Laughs Over Self Shave

A humorous exchange in Ohio is recounted about a husband arguing he saves money by shaving at home. The wife notes their child Willie is nearby and picking up new words, while the husband insists he will continue shaving himself despite the barbershop suggestion.

Willie John Yee Willa Ohio Stats Journal

Quote Fragments Reflect Social Genders And Tenderness

The Indianapolis Journal quotes a dialogue noting women’s influence in men’s makeup and a contrasting image of a rugged man who is unexpectedly tender to children. The excerpt blends humor and social commentary on masculine and feminine traits.

Indianapolis Journal

The Difference Between A Hectic Flush And A Bobtail Foal

The Louisville Courier Journal notes a distinction between a hectic flush described as red and a bobtail Hash or blue outcome. It contrasts vivid red flush with a blue result, reflecting curious phrasing and dated journal style.

Louisville Courier Journal

Lost Opportunity and Cheap Rail Rates Adverts

An excerpt shows a newspaper notice advertising Union Pacific rail fares to Chicago for 10 dollars and to St. Louis for 240 dollars with multiple July and August travel dates. It references ticket agents at 525 Kansas Avenue and 09 Kan, Ave, and includes mentions of provincial travel opportunities and price promos.

Union Pacific Chicago St. Louie F. A. Lewis Kansas Avenue Fulton Webb Kan

The Peckham Mystery at Chodisigh Abbey

A tale of diamond theft and murder unfolds at Chodisigh Abbey where a planned burglary ends in a strangled young woman and a blundering lover. The attacker, driven by theft, is caught by a rival, while the old housekeeper is revealed as the real killer, turning the supposed crime into a deadly misfortune.

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Fragmentary 19th Century Riff on Salutes and Powder

Fragmented OCR text from a 19th century page quotes a man musing about discipline and courtesy, mentioning salute in etable font and powder. A companion jokes about kissing and a misread Indianapolis Journal tag appears, rendering the fragmentary piece unclear.

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