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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal outlines subscription details with weekly rates, carrier delivery, and home options. It notes addresses in Topeka and Kansas City distribution, plus office contact information and advertiser guidance. The text also contains a collection of moralizing anecdotes and social commentary about behavior, gender roles, and household finance.
Fragmentary weather note reports colder conditions tonight and Saturday. Mentions a stormy trend with northerly winds and a changeable outlook for northern areas.
The article reports growing concern over the Dingley law and a widening federal deficit. It notes November receipts show a $4.57 million shortfall and the year totals near $46.5 million. Congress debates revenue and spending with Aldrich and Ashley voicing fears of deeper shortfalls.
The readable text offers disjoint phrases about ice, hotels, dining, and moral judgments with no cohesive event or identifiable people. It reads like a garbled column or editorial snippet lacking concrete facts or names.
Herkley Baltch, secretary of the Cuban League, met with President McKinley to present a petition on behalf of Cuban insurgents. The missive argues for indirect U S aid, claims broad American support, and says autonomy for Cuba is unrealistic. It notes Spain’s actions and urges timely action from the U S government.
New York reports Martin Thorn jailed for the murder of William Guldensuppe and sentenced today to the electric chair in the week beginning January 1 1888.
Senator Harris Jodas said the Kansan Pacific railroad could fetch enough at auction on December 16 to cover government debt after the first mortgage. He cited ten year net earnings of about 1.2 million dollars as earnings capacity and noted possible government bid strategies and a $900,000 certified check if needed.
Kansas City reports the Karnival Krewe plans to organize at a Commercial chit rooms meeting tonight. Officers will be elected and plans set for future parades as business leaders support the group and pledge cooperation with other organizations.
John Renaton a well known insurance agent of Yonkers died at St Joseph's hospital from hood poisoning after cutting a corn on his foot with a knife two weeks earlier while sharpening an indelible lead pencil The incident occurred in Yonkers New York and is reported by Scott and Scott The Cremerele T28 Ave.
Charion Fletcher’s voluntary offer raises Providence and National Worsted mill operatives in Olneyville to a 10 percent pay increase affecting about 25 000 workers as water restoration spreads to Woonsocket and other state factories. Western Window Glass Manufacturers Association consolidates into a larger window glass combine with offices moved to Pittsburg and Swindell Brus and Hires Co agree to start plants under a 9 1/2 percent raise with extra for certain tasks.
New York December 3. Senator Platt met with Republican state leaders to discuss the recent election and the party's program. They blamed the Raines liquor tax law for Republican losses in Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Albany Troy and other cities. Platt said he never favored the Raines law but it was forced by rural legislators and warned its continuation could cost next year’s tickets. He promised to consider options amid pressure from rural factions.
A local Elks handbill triggers a clash as a well known man praises a worker’s “announcer” stance against corporate power in McManus shop. The exchange shows campaign rhetoric and a misunderstanding about whether the event was an office run or mere advertising. The visitor insists support, while McManus clarifies no candidacy.
A Pinar del Rio delegation led by the mayor and 200 merchants and farmers of all parties met Sen or Canales as the Spain commissioner's special envoy. They urged lifting embargo on export of features to beceun with 60,000 bales in warehouses. Canalejas promised to pressure the government.
Disorder in Coral de Terr country as California Nine face wild beast threats. Dave Wallace suffers price hikes due to attacks while several people aged about 1) go missing. Panches report livestock losses and trouble spreading to new ranches beyond Olo Ekberg, Tim Kansas events.
Chicago December 2 The Metallurgical Company on Low Avenue and Thirty-ninth Street operates in secret behind barred windows as Alchemist Brice reports ongoing blast in furnaces with no evident gold yield yet He claims weekly output but offers guarded details and emphasizes steady running of the plant asserting profits and forthcoming reductions after ore processing with gold ingots of ten ounces and 22 cents profit per dollar of value.
In Portland Judge Bellinger ruled against forfeiture of seized whisky bound for Alaska. The court found no intent to import illegally and ordered returns to the claimant. The case noted a 25 percent possibility of attempted export and emphasized lack of regulation on such attempts.
New York figures clash as Richard Croker meets Dr. Parkhurst at Lakewood. Croker calls Parkhurst’s tongue vicious and his example dangerous, accusing him of falsehood and political meddling that corrupted the young and harmed morality.
Paris December James McNeil Whistler wins appeal over Sir William Eden ruling him to return the Lady Eden portrait and pay 32009 damages. Whistler had painted a second head after a dispute over payment for the original work shown at the Champs de Mars salon.
Washington December 8 Mr Walker Massachusetts chairman of the house committee on banking and currency expresses gloom about this winter's chances for currency legislation. He doubts Secretary Gages plan for financial reforms will achieve results and fears no material currency improvement this session. He notes past Congresses taught him nothing can be done until a new era of prosperity follows financial crises.
The Navy reports Russia plans three turbine driven torpedo boats with four shafts and three screws per shaft, aiming for speeds near 38 to 40 knots. An English firm has the contract to build these high speed vessels and the project follows the success of a turbine craft tested near 40 miles per hour.
The Special committee appointed by Mayor Fellows to revive the water rites in Topeka weighs a potential rate reduction. They study the Manual of Water Works and compare with other cities to decide whether Topeka should cut rates or risk undermining the ordinance. The panel aims for fair service with city ownership and cost recovery.
Georgy Round of Williamstown performed a daring feat crossing a two-wire bridge over the Hoosac River near Vermont state line. The riders walked a rope bridge 40 feet long about 20 feet above water, with crowd watching as the wheel teetered and the rider pressed on to finish.
Fragmentary report notes dissatisfaction within the army and calls for regulatory reform. It mentions General Alger and a debate over punishment, governance, and the reorganization of corps. The text references promotion and discipline measures, with a focus on patriotism, hierarchy, and protecting troops.
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