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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1897

Page

4

Topeka State Journal Official City Paper Ad Rates

The State Journal official city edition announces delivery options by carrier for ten cents a week and mail subscriptions with three month, six month, and yearly plans. It notes a permanent office at Topeka Kansas Avenue and Eight, with business contact details and advertising opportunities.

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Weather Indications Washington Aug M Kansas

Weather indications show generally full tonent and Wednesday with winds shifting to southerly. Kansas outlook notes shifts in wind direction and possible temperate conditions.

Washington Kansas

Future of Wheat Prices in a Turbulent Market

An analysis of global wheat supply and stock market dynamics argues prices will not quickly rebound from last week’s fall. It credits speculative pressure, profit-taking, and broad market breadth for the zigzag moves, warning cautious investors face potential losses while farmers and buyers weigh legitimate demand against oversupply.

Chicago Europe Meir Holdings Henry Clewson Operadora Wall Street Macy

The Peril of India from the New York World

The outlook in India shows some improvement yet danger remains as Sikh and Sepoy mutiny memories linger. The piece notes British missteps in the mutiny era and praises later reforms with English officers in command. It highlights a vast 490 million population viewed as conquered and desperate, resisting imperial control.

New York India Nana Sehid Lucknow Colin Campbell Havelock

Growing Indian unrest storms over sanitary drive clash

The passage describes intense anger toward British rule in India amid plague and famine. It notes grievances and prejudices, accusing authorities of profaning temples mosques and homes during sanitary inspections. An inflammatory address spreads fear of a potential nationwide uprising despite troop mobilization.

India

Telegraph service faults in Kansas delays dispatches

A Kansas editorial laments unreliable telegraph service causing delays and misrouting of dispatches. It cites a State Journal item held two hours at Wellington and delayed beyond press time, plus a St John dispatch delayed en route, urging remedy to prevent waste of correspondent effort.

Uffal Kansas State Journal Harper Wellington St. John Kan Topeka Everims

Two Kinds Of Howlers In This Country

A fragmentary satirical clipping contrasts calamity and prosperity howlers in the wheat market and public life. It mocks overblown reactions, notes readers’ quirks, and mentions a popular Atchison girl alleged to be engaged, a church crowd, and social commentary on behavior and happiness.

The Chicago Tribune Chicago Times-Herald Atchison

Trout fishing a fake George Sherritt recalls Wyoming trip

George F Sharritt says he is through with trout fishing after a Wyoming trip. He recalls slipping into water, rubber boots filling, and wasting effort chasing small trout along Horse Creek and near the Kensae River, declaring he would not fish trout again for pay.

George Sherritt Wyoming George F. Sharritt X Creek Horse Creek Flore Kensea

Milk Trust Scheme Targeting Greater New York

A proposed milk trust for Greater New York centers on a promoter named Gilmore who claims an English syndicate will invest up to ten million dollars with more backing. He seeks to buy dealers, lock them into a twenty year radius ban, and run a two to three depot system to cut costs and boost profits.

Racard Hall Ides Milk Trust John DB. Salmore Gilmore Wall Street Heying Ollright New York

Child's Long Swim Test Amid Hill City Flooded Water

In Tennessee on August 24 a 9 year old girl named Litzle swam for about half an hour covering nearly three quarters of a mile without rest. Her father, a Hill City merchant, followed in a skiff and wagered she would swim a mile next time.

Ooga. Tenn Litzle Sheen Nesses Mr. Hagan Hill City Il Thie City

Kaiulani Hopeful for Hawaii Queen Role Upon Return

Princess Kaiulani, now of age, plans to return to Hawaii in October after a decade abroad in England and Europe. She uncertainly forecasts a possible monarch role if annexation fails, seeks a royal republic compromise, and notes aunt Liliuokalani’s slim restoration chances. She will reach New York around September 25 and may visit Liliuokalani in temporary exile with Kalakaua’s father accompanying her.

San Francisco Kaiulani Hawaii England Island Lilluokelant New York Liiuekalant Congress Kalumal

Greeks Not Whipped 8000 Urge War Renewal in Athens

A meeting of over people in Athens urged King George and the government to reject the proposed Greece Turkey peace treaty and resume hostilities halted by the truce. The public press largely opposes resumption of war, while many Athens agitators push for renewal. Local ads note various products and services including Ayers Hair Vig and Peerless Steam Laundry.

Athens Aus George Greece Turkey

Georgia Convicts Plan to End Lease System in State Penitentiary

Atlanta August plan by Principal Keeper J S Turner and Gov Atkinson proposes ending the lease system over five years. The project includes a permanent penitentiary on 5000 to 7400 acres with clay deposits and quarries, housing 600 inmate workers initially, then reassigning 180 workers to brickmaking and quarry work. The state expects to recoup about 640000 dollars in five years to fund the plant.

Atlanta Georgia J. S. Turner Atkinson Bir Turner Turner Princal

Butterine law defeated in Kansas City case

State Inspector David A. Blanton who aimed to convict under the anti butterine law lost again in Justice Spitz's court. The jury discharged Job Martignoni, proprietor of a cheap restaurant, after five minutes deliberation, though evidence showed the article contained a small percentage of marine coloring.

Kansas City David A. Blanton Job Martignoni

Idle stockyards plant to become beet sugar factory

San Francisco reports the Union Stockyards plant at Rodeo idle for five years, planned to be converted into a beet sugar factory by the same company building a Crockett plant in Contra Costa. Genera tor Perkins is among the promoters. Also notes new California mammal species discovered by D. Coolidge in San Bernardino Cucamonga mountains and Colorado desert. An appeal from Mrs Thorpe recounts a veteran’s cure from Chamberlain's remedy. Excursions to the Southwest offered by Santa Fe Route in 1807 with special fares.

California San Francisco, Ave Union Stockyards Company Rodeo Wich Came Company Crockett Contra Costa County Genator Perkina Palo Alto Cal D. Coolidge Flo San Bernardino Cucamonga Colorado Desert Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Oklahoma Texas Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Great Southwest Topeka Pueblo Colorado Springs Denver G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Tomato reception offer at Monroe Street factory

Advertises accepting tomatoes from contractors and others in any quantity starting now at a factory on Monroe Street. Mentions a "magic heater" Cherry Cough Syrup for coughs colds and consumption.

Monroe Street Drumgisis

Sousa To Invade London With 60 Musicians

New York August 24 Sousa will not tour America next spring as planned with De Wolf Hopper. The break stems from Sousa pursuing a London season beginning April 4 while Hopper’s tour plans were halted. Sousa seeks a 65 member band for a strong English debut, leaving the Hopper partnership dissolved and Stevens disappointed.

New York John Philip Sousa de Wolf Hopper Ben D. Stevens Chicago Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Hopper Stevens Sousa London Hopper-Sousa Mr. Stevens Caney Island Europe Loudon Sam Nixon Nixon & Zimmerman England Charles Klein

Prison Inspectors Debate Idle Prisioner Insanity at King's County

Charles J Boyd of Middletown and William Remington of Canton, state prison commission members, visited the King's county penitentiary for annual inspection. They, with Charities Commissioner Burtis and Warden Hayes, discussed insanity among prisoners and the role of idleness. Hayes and Burtis clashed over whether idleness affects minds, while work on public improvements and street labor for prisoners were advocated by Murtis and Remington.

New York Charles J.boyd Middletown William Remington Canton Hayes Burts Murtis Remington

Hounds Arrest 26 Violators in Upper Wildcat Region

Deputy Fish Commissioner Welty returned from the Upper Wildcat with notices of 26 law violators arrested for fish protection. Dinamite and other methods were used near Jerome Dam. several men including Rev Isaac Newhouse and Rev James West were fined $35 each. Bloodhounds aided the chase. Pullman sleepers advertised for Santa Fe route to Colorado. Cough remedy ads and travel notes intermingle in this mixed local page.

Lancaster

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