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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
6
Fragmentary text appears to reference shop at Seventh and Tam corner and preparations for stock and repair work. Mentions a church or youth group and repairs but no clear actions or dates. Content is incomplete and lacks verifiable entities or events.
Ralph Dunbar the cellist from St. Joseph joins Apollo club at Grand Opera House next Monday evening. Program includes Lohengrin pieces and Tannhauser act three in costume. Soloists include George W. Parkhurst Miss Mabel Huey William Shaver and Prof. von Dahlen. Broadway_Gt runs at Ninth Street theater in Kansas City and heads to Crawford charter this week. Local theatres show Payton Comedy, A Regular Fix, Caught in His Own Trap, and Iried Patriots with a Southern Romance next Thursday.
Santa Fe announces December 12 new westbound and eastbound trains between Kansas City and Albuquerque to relieve California train No. 1. Changes include extended schedules, added sleeper cars, and consolidation with the El Paso line, linking Topeka and Chicago with through service via the Santa Fe Pacific.
A jumble of notices from Topeka area columns list upcoming moves on van Buren and eighth streets, school and church events, a funeral, camp elections, and lodge officer elections. Names include Cromwell Jeffers, Miss Florence Gricar, Mrs. O. T. Sheaffer, G. W. Petry, and A. S. Sabine with dates and locations in Topeka suburbs.
An official statement on the recently held Chicago horse show reveals a deficit of 21.2 thousand dollars, a figure larger than many expected, casting doubt on the event’s financial planning.
A dramatic tale from Waterloo traces a son's collusion in patricide and parricide plots led by Delilah Falex and accomplice, with a later confession and staged evidence. The report links concealment through fire and oil and notes detectives exposing the ruse as the motive sharpens. It also mentions political commentary by Prince Bismarck and a Chinese emigration ban in Nicaragua. A page note highlights Union Pacific routes and Grace Cathedral events with artists at the Copeland hotel.
Berlin reports 200 artillerymen and 1,000 marines to reinforce Kaloo Bay near Shang-Tung amid Emperor of China stance to forfeit throne rather than concede. Germany seeks punishment, territory gains, and rail monopoly with $725000 in gold paid to missionaries society.
Washington telegram from W. Mason and H. J. Lewis of the Portland Chamber of Commerce and Klondike Relief Committee asks government aid and designates Portland as departure point for a relief expedition to aid destitute miners on the Yukon. Secretary responds the suggestion will be given due consideration and coordinated with Congress for relief provisions.
Fragmentary text shows a Vienna Prague delegation promising order. Mentions Australas premier and Barons, with scattered references to property protection and political assurances amid unclear context. Advertising blurbs also appear for medical products and local businesses.
A Kansas City Times dispatch says Baker abandoned Sterne for Tom Anderson as U S marshal, but the report conflicts with known talks. Baker plans to press his slate with Froderick and Curtis to secure support, while Sterne’s future remains uncertain.
A masked robber attempted a gate robbery on Al G. Field's minstrel troupe private car near La Grange Missouri. He demanded money as Field and Treasurer Quinlan confronted him. Quinlan fired with a cuspidor, the robber fled as the train slowed. Quinlan was unharmed.
Cold snap grips the region with Miles City Montana at 20 below at 7 am. Hayre notes 34 below earlier, while Bismarck shows 15 below and St Paul above freezing. Snow flurries spread south into South Dakota as temperatures vary widely across towns including Rapid City and Port Arthur.
The condemned man Wa. Carr announced he had converted and asked to be spared further violence. His stated aim was welfare in his future life and requested separation from others before execution. Snow delayed events. weather and Marshalltown reports also appear.
WHEAT prices drifted with limited buying amid weak Liverpool and foreign demand. Wheat area yields larger than last year. receipts modest. CORN slumped with slow demand and lower prices. shipments light. Packers faced provisions of reduced margins as market conditions softened.
Market excerpts describe hog and steer receipts, prices, and trading activity. Reports mention hogs sold future dates, cattle and heifers bids, and general market tone with references to wheat and hay futures and shipments from regional markets.
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