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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1897

Page

8

Hayti's Honor Involved In German Demands

A Washington dispatch reports Germany's demand linked to indemnity after a tense exchange involving Hayti. A Potsdam steamer to New York revealed Germany sought twenty thousand American dollars as compensation. The note mentions possible repair of relations and potential naval action if demands were unmet.

Germany Washington Der Geemundn New York Peetercay Aent Tuat Iasil Port Au Prince IL Wak Tise Wiley Mayti Schwelrin Bertin Machind

Scarcity of Provisions as City Officials Urge Caution

The Daily Backet reports food shortages in San Princises with Hal showed measures by Pacific Sick Hachenne member Edzar L. Strata and Mor rison at Thaseson City. Officials urge those with two years of provisions to travel to Circk ity or Port Yukon where supplies are guarded. stores closed. The piece also touts DeWitt Hazel Balm for piles and skin issues from 62 Kansasvenue.

San Princises Edzar L. Strata James W. Morrison Thaseson City Howe Circkity Yukon SA. Perkins DeWitt G. W. Sinurifeld Kansasvenue

Pete Callahan Seeks Release After Parole Denied

County officials, including County Attorney Jotnerendorsed, rejected Pete Callahan’s parole plan. Records show his December 1 release for promising not to sell liquor was voided. Callahan remains in jail constructively with eight months to serve while described as a public figure who travels freely when allowed.

Pete Callahan Pete Jotmore P. Redgees

Governor O Perrall Urges Penalties to Stop Lynchings

In his message Governor O Perrall addresses the lynching question proposing legislation to curb the evil. He suggests heavy pecuniary penalties on counties where lynchings occur and charges them with expenses when guards are required. Officials who fail to exhaust all means to protect prisoners would be summarily dismissed. A jury would decide on dism issal. a single penalty for criminal assault is proposed.

O’perrall Tichmond Dee O' Fer Fall Denen

Treasury Debt Ledger Reports Union Pacific Cash Increase

December statement shows public debt figures with Union Pacific cash balance at $100,236.4 after November close. The report attributes change to interest proceeds and instalment payments, detailing Internet hearing debt and related maturities.

Union Pacific Washington Reg Gerronnt Union Paethtratte Internet Dept of Wikieh Inter

Judge Goffs Chance in Cabinet Post Hinted in NY Dispatch

The New York report notes speculation on Judge Goffs potential elevation to a general in President McKinsey's cabinet. It cites Witshawton as Herald correspondent and mentions Senator Biking of West Virginia as to whether the judge will favorably consider a peer. Also references patent remedies and a veteran testimonial for Mystic Cure and Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as popular tonics.

New York United States Uuder Lathan

Topeka Considers Golf Rise In Local Sports Scene

Topeka residents discuss introducing golf on meadows southwest of Washburn College as a new sport, with quotes from Frank Weightman Clarence Smith James Quine and others. The piece compares golf’s spread from England and New England, notes possible costs, club possibilities, and the appeal for both men and women in Topeka.

Washburn College Scotland New England Old England Washington Central Kenses Topel Saad Nine- Valles Léter Walt Mir Frank Weightman England Tomy Charles Downine Jubkinelys Topeka Clarence Smith Tan Tr & Jaime le Crome George Stansfield Neuris Aiden Uiks James Quine Santa Fe Toorki Bane Hall Weshburn College

Schaefer Wins Fourth Billiard Tournament Title in New York

Wisard Jacob Schaefer defeated George Sutton in the Madison Sausage garden hall final to claim the fourth Sami of a billiard tournament. Sutton matched a high run of 51 as Schaefer built a winning margin, while Daly and Slogson reached the championship round with steady performances. The match lasted about four hours with Schaefer posting a late surge to seal victory.

New York Wisard Jacob Schaefer Madison Sausre Garden George Sutton Winerd Sutton I Aumerer Sires George F. Siozavi Mauries Daly Daly Shraon Dalypecae Blotson Saine

Topeka Pigeon Show Promises Wide Entry in Annual Event

The Western Pigeon club holds its second annual Topeka show December 14 to 21 with 83 divisions and 235 prizes. Birds from Kansas and surrounding states compete for top honors as prizes are awarded on opening day. Local merchants offer premiums for various exhibitions and the best carrier award draws notable interest.

Western Plavon Club Topeka Alice Kanes Missouri Nebraska Colorado Kansas Topuku Tipeka

Topeka Exposition Draws Largest Ever Proposals

Jerry Black consults on bringing James Manning’s St Joe baseball team to Topeka. 3,000 subscribers start the club purchase. talks hinge on price. Black travels from Chicago, may visit Kansas City, then meetings decide the deal in coming promoter gatherings.

Jerry Bistk James Manning St. Joe Topeka Black Chicago Kansas City Manning Jerry Black Ford

Pilger Chosen Captain of Penn Football Eleven

Johnnie Out ihod Kansas native elected captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team for the coming season. The association met last night at Conductdm hall Hast Fourth street to set plans and schedule a final meeting Friday night for late December or early January. Members urged to attend.

U. Pilger U. of P Philadephia Johnnie Outihod Kansas University of Pennsylvania Ollhind Assoc Mion State

Scandal at Local Reform School Raises Alarm

Two more boys escaped last week from the reform school amid internal quarrels and a breakdown in officer control. An ex-employee notes staff turnover, with many not staying long, while two favored workers and two young women face repeated improprieties. Intercepted notes have left the school’s moral footing in question as scandal continues to unfold.

Nefyrrdg School Hayell Hurt Besa

Dr King's New Discovery touted by Shreveport merchants

The day’s discovery extols Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for coughs colds and consumption. Shreveport druggist Aug J Bogel and merchant J F Campbell praise its safety efficacy and long-used success over a quarter century. Available at Swift Holliday s Drug Store with free samples.

J. Bogel Shreveport Lasask de King J. F. Campbell Merchant of Afford, Arts Dr. King

Peculiar Travel Ad Promises Quick Prosperity Pills

An old OCR fragment advertises travel costs and routes across several states and countries, touting “Little Early Rivers” famous pills for constipation and indigestion. It claims liberal limits, stopovers, and lists G. W. Stanafield at 622 Kansas Avenue as the promoter.

Santa Fe Arkaness Arizona Faden Peru Tory Dauiskina New Mexion Oklaboja G. W. Stanafield Kansas Avenue

Topeka News Roundup Faces Crime And Civic Notes

A jumble of city items details court matters, thefts, officials changing posts, community events, and local incidents in Topeka. Highlights include jail and police activities, a new city office leader, a fireman search for a lost coat, chess matches, public lectures, and upcoming public meetings. The report notes weather, court actions, and local business updates within Shawnee County.

C. O. Foster Parkdale Topeka Frank Thomas Ole Southwestern Fuel Company Bia Wichita Mitron Thorpe Stonday McLaughlin Atchison Chess Club A. W. Dang James Husserl Lowell United Club Shawnee County Court House Laptad Library Hall United States District Fair Grounds BF. Putskey Loot Dodge City Hutchm Onsen

New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Relief

Distressing kidney and urinary issues relieved in six hours by a new remedy. Claims to ease bladder pain and urinary passage distress in men and women, with rapid relief from retention and pain. Sold by Geo W Stanafield and Sim Drug Co at 632 and 607 Kansas Ave Topeka Kansas. Also advertises One Minute Cough Cure by same distributor. The State Journal.

Geo. W. Stanafield Kansas Ave Sim Drug Co Topeka Kan G. W. Stanafield Kansas Avenue

Criticism of Government Crop Report System by its Statistician

Washington December 3 The annual report of the statistician of the department of agriculture Mr John Hyde is issued. It centers on criticisms of the cumbersome and unreliable crop reporting system used by the department in recent years. It outlines recommendations to improve data collection and timeliness, noting that farmers and the public are disadvantaged by delays and inconsistencies in crop information.

Washington Department of Sereniture John Hyde Hyde

Newark Street Car Fares Cut to Five Cents for Children

In Newark on December 2 James P. Linga frail to recure of the City Endotnie rail wa granted permission by THage Wickum to offer tenets for 5 cents for schoolchildren. The scheme will run during limited hours each day. Also advertised are Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with money-back guarantee and a local church chicken-platter event. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button mending.

Newark James P. Lingafalter Endotnie Railwa Thage Wickum Cary Fleck Anaheim California

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