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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1897
Page
4
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Weather forecast notes generally mild conditions and warmer temperatures tonight into Thursday. Variable winds expected across the state with no significant severe weather indicated.
Mittie Mr. Boyle’s pop gun is dismissed as harmless and no war will be sparked. The piece notes federal courts won’t heroically brand small figures as martyrs and argues the insurance business issue should be settled in court as a plain business matter. Local sentiment in Kansas is wary of sensationalism while Boyle critiques press coverage.
The text denounces removals and resignations at Brows university and condemns attempts to suppress freedom of speech. It cites a West Virginia judge barring coal miners from discussing matters with leaders of labor groups and a Boston librarian censoring books. It warns such actions mirror totalitarian regimes and threaten press freedom.
The report notes a broad advance in farm securities and related stocks, with wheat and corn also climbing. It suggests prices moved beyond warranted levels but continued to rise, signaling persistent upward momentum in the market despite warnings.
The article notes a rising market driven by new prosperity and strong demand for loans. It highlights crops and agricultural income as the basis for continued price gains in securities, wheat and cotton prices up, corn and pork strong, farmers spending, merchants stocking, and manufacturers joining the upturn, suggesting securities may lead to a broader boom.
A string of brief anecdotes and gossip notes about notable people. Mayor Strong’s gout, Emperor William’s portrait order for Princess Victoria, Gov. Atkinson’s violin pastime, Mrs. Creede’s inheritance filing, Senator Foraker’s salt buy, Samuel Clemens and daughter in Vienna, and Mark Twain’s family plans. Also odd remarks about Perkins the California senator, and a cyclist quip about dismounting before ladies.
A fragment notes a Sun day trip to Kansas City on the Santa Fe Route priced at $1.50 round trip. It mentions Peerless Steam Laundry and hints at wealth themes, though details are unclear.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for scrofula and related conditions including salt rheam sores eruptions and swellings. It claims tuberculosis can be treated by purifying the blood and links Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills to relief from various ailments.
A proposed plan led by Helen Gould and aided by George Gould and William Whitney aims to merge Manhattan surface and elevated rail lines with Metropolitan Traction interests. The move would reshape control of NYC transit, linking across the East River to Brooklyn and beyond, with stockholders weighing offers and potential shifts in dividends and property value.
A Charleston report states Judge Montague defines an original package as the container delivered by an importer at the initial shipment place. Bottles, whether single or in bundles, or in a crate or barrel, qualify if delivered as shipped. This ruling benefits package liquor sellers and challenges dispenary laws.
At Saratoga club house on Wednesday and Thursday night more than 99000 dollars changed hands at gaming tables. The wagering spree marks the busiest gambling period Saratoga has seen in two decades, kept quiet until today.
Senator H. M. Teller, visiting western New York, argues postal savings banks cannot pay half of deposits if established. He warns that poor savers would lose funds, questions government banking benefits, and reflects on tariff bills and political strategy. He notes personal voting stance and doubts on silver victory in 1900.
Weather observer Jennings releases the weekly climate and crop bulletin for the week ending August. General conditions note hot days then cooler showery weather bringing abundant rains to northern counties and lighter rainfall in southeastern regions. Eastern division reports corn in prime to good condition across Elk to Johnson and list multiple counties. flax and oats threshing, haying hampered by heat. Central divisions vary with corn in excellent to good condition in Clay and northern counties, but poor in Saline Marion Reno. Western division praises generally good crop progress with wheat threshing ahead. corn not main crop but in good condition and hopes for abundant yield.
In Nunda New York Prof. W. M. Robinson, former Nunda high school principal, piloted a bicycle attached to a five foot kite. The device uses aluminum braces and tough fiber paper, aiming for high strength with light weight. A strong wind aided the ride as he toured toward corn fields.
In Chinatown San Francisco a Chinese society for English education is blamed for posting notices accusing women of repute of blackmail. The warnings claim lives have been lost before and may be lost again. Police tore down the notices and fear further murders. A Sunday excursion to Kansas City on August 15 via Santa Fe Route offers tickets for round trips.
Mayor Ross declines to sign a $2,109 voucher to Russell Harrison's street railway firm for July lighting, arguing city owes $444 in back taxes and $9,400 for street improvements. He claims Harrison transferred assets to avoid obligations. potential litigation looms as critics warn of retribution.
County commissioners and the water company clash over placing a North Topeka main on the new Moelan bridge. The board refused keeping the main off the bridge unless the company pays 4800. Manager Jesse Shaw says the franchise allows placement, proposing under pavement to avoid visual impact. Commissioner Scott Kelsey aims to bar utilities on the bridge if possible, citing risk to repairs. The board has required city fire alarm and electric wires be placed in conduits on the concrete and wants the matter resolved.
San Francisco August 11 The steamer Peru from Yokohama brings Japanese advices confirming a gold currency from October 1. A circular from the speech bank says gold will be paid for Bank of Japan notes. Osaka mint is busy striking the 20 yen coin, with plans to mint 10,000,000 yen in subsidiary coins this year, and the usual summer vacation of officials is waived.
Berlin report says a German Protection society petitioned the foreign office to impose heavy duties on American bicycles to protect 25,000 German workers. The foreign office replied it could not grant relief, acknowledging German manufacturers face challenges.
New York dispatch reports unions in Louisville proposing a label for buildings erected by organized labor to pressure landlords and tenants toward union or nonunion housing. City leaders declined to confirm any similar move here. A veteran letter from Allen town praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming complete cure after chronic issues.
Adirondack State Lands are open to New York state residents for camping with hundreds of sites noted on state lands near the Adirondacks. The Game and Forest Commission bans permanent structures on state lands to preserve the area while inviting the public to enjoy the scenery and outdoor recreation.
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