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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1897

Page

4

State Journal Subscription Terms and Addresses

The State Journal outlines subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, with prices by carrier and mail. It lists the Topeka State Journal Building address at 9 Eighth Avenue and New York’s Motter Building as its bureau, noting file access for advertisers and readers.

Dally Etitinn Denverna Topeka Muburbe Topeks State Journal Eacsae Avenue Eighth New York Motter Acurican Newspaper Pubiishert Association Usoge

Weather Indications In Chicaro Apr 71 Kansas

Generally fair weather expected through Wednesday with warmer temperatures. Tonight, southerly winds will be brisk to fresh, bringing milder conditions to the region.

Kansas

Hutchinson Salt Industry Crashes Back To Life

The State Journal defends Hutchinson salt works amid corrections saying the industry is more active than ever and will grow in value to Hutchinson and the state. Readers' letters pressed for truth, noting past misstatements and seeking public clarity on the industry’s status.

Hutchinson Salt Industry State Journal Hutchinson Salt Works Citigenus Hutchinesn Hutchinson Fersons

Peru Falls as Global Conspiracy Threatens Markets

A chaotic dispatch describes a rising global conspiracy led by a secret guild expanding from Peru toward the United States and Europe. It warns of panic in markets, fear for survivors of alleged Spanish cruelty, and a long arc of subjugation across Mexico and Central America, with political figures awaiting English action on bimetallism and a new book about artist Arthur Peck.

Peru Pizarec The Ita London United Austria Pacific Japan San Salvador Amer Fet México Mexico Oliver Waldott Fila England Germany Englani George W. Crane & Co Arthur EK. Peck Europe

Western literary critics weigh western fiction and praise

A long critical piece surveys American short stories and novels, naming Wister, Read, Garland, Howe and Bierce among strong Western writers. It extols Opie Read’s work, contrasts eastern and western literature, and praises Hawthornean elements in Nathaniel Hawthorne influenced tales. The essay lauds Amos Read and Garland for vivid character, and notes lyrical, bold storytelling over realistic self-examination.

T Amer Sea Bemeune Mr. Blowe Lam Julian Hawthorne EB. W. Howe Opie Read Hamlin Garland Will Allen White Stanley Waterloo Maurice Thompson Ambrose Bierce James Whitcomb’ Riley Joaquin Milter Eugene Field Lew Wallace John McGovern Ella W. Peattie Thomas A. Dennison Ella Wheeler Wilcox Lillian Bell Mary Hartwell Catherwood Geo. Horton Elwyn A. Barron Rose" Field Sam Z. Clover Ernest Moultey Dugene Casterners East Canfield Chicago Times- Herald

Secretary Long Joins Maine Custard Pie Society Outing

Secretary of the Navy John TD Long and family enjoy a midsummer outing near his native Bucfield Maine. The Hartford Custard Pie Association held a picnic at Allen's Grave area famous for a pie baked in a large milk pan. Long was made an honorary member as papers ran photos of him eating a mammoth slice.

Long Maine Tewiston Aus John TD. Long Navy Bucfield Hartford Allen Tts Society

Mint Director Preston Says Klondike Won't Hit Gold Value

Washington reports Mint Director Preston states Alaska gold production even if three tons arrive from Dawson City would not affect gold's value. He notes next year’s output may rise due to Klondike discoveries, while market price remains stable.

Mint Preston Klondike Washington Robert Eb, Preston Alaska Dawson City

Electric sleigh service eyed for Klondike travel ease

Seattle Aug 31 A letter outlines a bold plan by Great Northern Mining and Transportation and partners to inaugurate electric sleighs capable of 40 to 60 mph on smooth ice. Pullman Palace Car Co to build sleighs with heated berths, diamond drill ice prospecting gear, and motor powered sleds for prospecting midwinter.

Steigh Seattle Wash Klondike Pullman Palace Car Company Dawson William Forbush Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Company Great Northern Mining and ‘Transportation Company Great Northern Chicago Palace Car Company Piiot

Three Millionaires Land in New York From Europe

The New York arrival of Collis P. Huntington, William Rockefeller, and H. C. Frick marks the first homeward rush from Europe aboard four steamers carrying 1,855 cabin passengers and 1,438 steerage fares. Rockefeller paid $162 duty on $865 of dutiable goods. Frick, with family, faced $400 duty while affirming steady prosperity and high wages. Huntington left his baggage to a servant and departed with his wife after nine trunks and about $200 duty.

Huntington Rockefeller Frick New York Europe Collis P. Huntington Wm. Rockefeller Standard OU King H.C. Frick Carnegie Steel Works Helen Clay Frick Master Childs Frick

All Black Children Gather for Annual Picnic at Lion Park

About 200 Negro children from the United African Methodist Episcopal Sunday School gathered at Second Avenue elevated station awaiting a train to Lion Park for their annual picnic. They sang All Colous Look Alike To Me as a pompous uniformed official tried to maintain order.

New York Sixth Street Second Avenue United African Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Lion Park

Watson to Quit Politics for Law and Literature

Atlanta news reports Thomas E. Watson, former Populist presidential candidate, plans to sell his newspaper and retire from politics. He reportedly believes Western Populists will align with Free Silver Democrats, weakening Populist strength in the South, and will divide his time between law and his new literary work, a History of France.

Opie Read Kentucky South Girer Len Gansett Mr. Reed Atlanta Thomas E. Watson Popullet View T Onnrn West Watson France

Steerage Fare Slashed on German Transatlantic Line

Hamburg dispatch reports German steamship lines cut steerage passage to New York to 180 marks about 32 50, making transatlantic travel cheaper for emigrants and travelers alike.

Hamburg New York

Banderas Leads 12000 Cuban Forces Across Island

New York reports Quinton Bandera’s 12 000 strong Cuban column moved from eastern to western Cuba under Maximo Gomes and Antonio Maceo remnants. The force penetrated Matanzas Havens and Pinar del Rio, strengthening existing units and promising a harsher winter for Spanish arms. Bandera asserts little resistance and cites a June plan by Gomes.

Banderas New York Journal and Advertiser Maximo Gomes Antonio Maceo Martinez Campos Quinton Banderas Maceo Ireland Zertucha Matanzas Havens Pinar del Rio Havana

60 Ears Make a Bushel Exhibit at Nebraska State Fair

Bartholomew collects 60 ears of Golden Beauty yellow corn and other samples for display at the Nebraska state fair in Omaha on September 17. He notes 60 ears equaled a bushel and aims to advertise Kansas crops to Nebraska visitors. He will compete for premiums on grain grasses and vegetables and exhibit at the Fall Festival in Topeka.

Nepourconomew Thin City Omaha Kansas Nebraska Bartholomew Topeka

Santa Fe Plans Supreme Court Appeal of Rate Injunction

Santa Fe will appeal the rate injunction case to the Supreme Court. The company plans to file at the first term, with the law department already preparing briefs. Hurd said no hurry due to the court not convening until October and denied any link to the September 21 state railroad board hearing.

Supreme Court Law Department of the Santa Fe Hurd Mr. Hurd State Board of Railroad Commissioners

Grain Inspection Ordered for Kansas City Shipments

Siete Urasn Lospeciar Ulver Sasseer ordered to inspect all grain shipments arriving in Kansas City owned by the shipper. Mr Culver began this practice weeks ago amid opposition from grain experts who claimed interstate commerce law violations. The attorney general argues the shipper’s right to inspection is lawful and not conflicting with federal rules.

Siete Urasn Lospeciar Ulver Sasseer Kansas City Culver Consignee Consignor Inter State

Carnegie's New Hotel Plan at Bellefield Pittsburg

A Morrisburg charter forms the Bellefield company of Pittsburg to build a 90 000 capital hotel near Schenley park entrance Fifth avenue and St Pierre street. Directors include Andrew Carnegie A G Nicola H C Prick George Westinghouse and Hugh Pitcairn. The site was bought from Bishop Phelan for 75000. Architects Rutan and Russell prepared modern plans.

Bellefeld Pittsburg State Department Morrisburg Bellefield Company of Schenley Park A. G. Nicola Andrew Carnegie H. C. Prick George Westinghouse Hugh Pitcalra Fifth Avenue St. Pierre Street Bishop Phelan Rutan and Russell

Princess and her gypsy sail for the West Indies

A Hamburg dispatch reports Janos Rigo the Hungarian gypsy musician who eloped with Princess de Chimay formerly Miss Clara Ward has sailed for the West Indies, accompanied by his partner.

Clara Ward Mr. Rigo West Indies London Central News Hamburg Janos Rigo Princess de Chimay Clans Ward Tis Paramour

Million-Dollar Furnaces Begin Demolition After Idle Years

A large steel plant starts tearing down three historic blast furnaces begun in the 19th century after decades of inactivity. The furnaces cost nearly 31 million to build and equip, but by 188 they shifted to open hearth and remained idle since then.

Pquensavaie Fay Ang Osea Omentron Company Steel Daing

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