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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1897

Page

4

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Weather Indications Inconsistent Across Regions

Weather indications from Washington warn of showers in the far west likely turning to snow as night approaches. In the east and central areas colder air is expected with winds shifting to the northeast, while warm spells may persist in the far south.

Washington

China and Europe Plot to Bankroll Indemnity Deal

A mangled report outlines a Chinese minister in the United States seeking an $80,000,000 loan from American capitalists to fund indemnity payments to Japan. It notes security based on high interest and concession promises while warning European powers Germany France and England push influence over China and Siberia rail links reshape regional power.

United States Endeavoo Smong Japan Fulind Germany America Rascha China France Germaurts Ireland Eingland Rannot Europe St. Petersburg Vibdivortonk Axia Rapidis Nicholas Salle Ian Coucesian Red Mus Africa

Topeka vs Leavenworth police force debate heats up

Leavenworth Times reports Topeka with 20 officers has fewer than Leavenworth per population. The piece questions why Topeka, larger in population, should bear a smaller force while Leavenworth seeks more officers than allowed by law and points to political costs and favoritism in policing and municipal finance.

Leavenworth Leavenworth Topeka Leavenworth Tavevenworth Topeke Sudan Deavenworth Léavenworth Teavenwerth Lenchen Otter Serge

Fragmented OCR note about a cold scene in a bedroom

An unreadable OCR fragment describes a very cold morning in a bedroom with references to a child and mother, a bed, and a disrupted morning, mentioning alarm and an expedition in garbled phrasing.

Pune

MORALITY, MARRIAGE, AND HOLIDAY SHOPPING RIDDLES

Fragmented excerpts from a 19th century column discuss women, marriage, and social behavior with satirical tones. The text contrasts Christmas shopping anxieties, domestic advice, and remark about men’s attitudes, ending with a quip about procrastination attributed to Drake Watson. The piece mocks gender norms and holiday pressures through brief vignettes and aphorisms.

Mexico City approves silver bond plan for subsidies

The chamber of deputies approved a bill authorizing the minister of finance to issue a new series of silver bonds at 7 1/2 percent. Funds will refinance floating debt and support subsidies, public works, pensions, and other needs. The bonds will trade around 78 to par, and the committee also approved a contract with a telegraph company for an international line.

City of Mexico Der Chamber of Deputies Mnand Ets, and Ws Inna UC Europe Cumibter of Deputies Uhr Mextoun Tale Graph Company Internations Calle Teleertpe Dersiee

Lecture on General Lee at Brown University Talk

President Andrews of Brown University presents a lecture on General Lee detailing his career from the First U S Cavalry to his resignation for Virginia service. Edward Gigued Bruyn introduces the speaker while praising Lee's military virtue and comparing him to admired European leaders.

Andrews Brown University Benamin Gevarnad Stobert E. Lee Masia Edward Gigued Bruyn Bendania Andrews Atill Brows University Auinensberguse Ria Lee Briellef United States Cavalry Virginia Wildersnae Richmund Petersburg Gistavus Adolphus Prince William of Orange Napoleon You Mottke

Private letter from Cook on Antarctic expedition plans

The Brooklyn Standard publishes a private letter from Suresan Frederick A. Cook, the sole American on Degerinch’s Belgian Antarctic expedition, noting the winter landing plan shifts from 1898 to a landing at Alexander Island after stopping at Punta Arena Wiley and Gralanv’s. Also, a Thomas Jefferson Democracy assembly district meeting in New York elects Inf Florey A. Golden as permanent chairman.

New York Brooklyn Standard Thon Suresan Frederick A. Cook Cimmin Adrian Degerinch Punta Arena Wiley Gralanv Alexander Land Wicher Island Thomas Jefferson Democracy Henry George Assembly Bs ‘M Florey A. Golden

Kansans Debate Police Abolition and City Ownership

The Montespar association meeting in Atchison closes with unanimous support for abolishing the metropolitan police system. Delegates push for municipal ownership, street light plants, and sewer and weed control. Officials consider monthly reporting, city finances, and funding through warrants. Fort Scott and Wichita representatives urge county contributions and utility improvements.

Ex-Senator Petter Views on Equal Rights at Yates Center

The Kansas Equal Suffrage association session opened with Ex-Senator Petter’s paper advocating equal rights for women. He argues that maternal devotion and the family’s welfare justify extending political privileges to women, comparing motherhood’s influence to public governance and urging women’s participation in public affairs.

Yates Center Dec Kansas Equal Suffrage Association Petterented Arteinalis Bali Tee

Leu Wilkinson and the Safe Return of Eva

Leu Wilkinson, last seen with 16 year old Eva For some the past, vanished after a drive with Miss Rast. Neighbors frantic in search, Wilkinson claimed Eva was lost at Milan before riding away on a horse, and neither he nor Eva has been found.

Leu Wilkinson Eva Wilkinson Hast Miss Rast Bust Iater Mr. Warlow Dylag Wilkineen

Police Judge Fees Spark Kansas Legal Clash

Wichita December 5 Judge Dale of the district court ruled that under metropolitan police law a police judge has no right to collect fees in cases within justice courts. The decision affects appeals from Police Judge M4 Packer during the Navor war era and questions whether peace justices’ fees can be claimed by county officials amid a dispute over 700 dollars in costs.

Wichita Dale District Court Karese Jude Province of Justice Courts Justice of the Peace Kansas Packer Ise Tiger bin” Campbell Dawes Campbell John Davin Stat Dude Tasker Tooker Jake Dein Poace Topela Atchison Leavenworth Fort Scott

Gene Ware Talks Amuses Fort Scott Audience Over Long Distance Phona

Fort Scott entertained Tuesday night as Gene Ware spoke on long distance telephony. The audience heard voices from Chicago Kansas City Topeka Leavenworth St Joseph Lincoln Omaha and other points as the wires linked Fort Scott with the north. Ware’s humor and short remarks drew laughter and he noted that without Jake Shipard he would return to the city. He closed with a hopeful send off for Fort Scott.

Gene Ware Fort Scott Phona Omaha Eop Ware Topeka J.D. Ntl Ube Ware Jake Shypard

Warden Landis Reports Receipts and Expenditures

WARDEN LANDIS REPORTS Receipts and Expenditures for the Month at Lansing. Leavenworth Dec 3 Warden Harry Lindis of the Kansas penitentiary presents his November report: prisoners committed 46, discharged by expiration 22, by pardon 3, transferred to state facilities 45, end-of-month confinement 39. Income from contractors 310.32, military prisoners 27.00, Oklahoma prisoners 1220, incidental sources EL. Wess, coal mine sales 600.88, wagon trade 618.02, furnished state institutions 7929.08 at 7 cents per tank. Total expenditures 13,801.20. Days lost to sickness 7.12, punishment rs.

Leavenworth Harry Lindis Kansas Penitenary Stacy Fraane United States Fe Broyemen

Morrill Better After Illness in Kansas City Visit

E N Morrill, once considered gravely ill at his Hiawatha home, traveled to Kansas City on business. He reports being out of danger but weak and complains of fatigue. He explains he has stepped back from public life to focus on his financial interests, including a Leavenworth bank and extensive farm loan dealings. He notes Westerners, especially rural residents, have shown sympathy amid the recent financial downturn as four months have passed.

A N. Morrill Kansas City Morrill Hiawatha

Pensions for Kansans and County Official Changes

A list details county officials and resignations in Cherokee and surrounding counties, noting removals and vice appointments. It also reports pension grants across Kansas including names such as William Brice Edward Meher and George Bramble along with renewal and increase actions for several others in multiple towns and cities.

Washington Dec William ©. Brice Glen Elder Edward Meher Hone Leavenworth William Agin Gypcom George T. Bramble Empire City Francia M. Jinks Wellington Joase Mr. Wright Tisdale George W. Ross Junction City James Ston Earlton John A. Gardner Pratt Samuel C. Lindsay Arkansas City William Hh’ Putnam Athelstan Josiah EL Wood Concordia William Sizemore Rest

Man commits suicide in park at Tinconstants Park

A 62 year old man named Sehwinon leapt from a high bridge in Tinconstants Park after a despondent period, despite witnesses present. Rescue attempts failed as the ice was thick and nearby crowds could not prevent the tragedy. The report notes the act and its tragic context, with no survivors.

John Sehwinon Wen Martinue Bie Tincutrs Park Ruby Schwinon

The Young Couple Crowned With Good Health

An exhortation on marital happiness highlighting ill health as a hindrance to domestic happiness. Promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as remedies to restore vigor, appetite, digestion, and vitality for men and women preparing for marriage and motherhood. Sold at medicine stores.

Pierce Ll Good Medicine

Missing 18 Year Old Girl Near Gakdwell

An 18 year old girl from Wellington was reported missing after being last seen traveling with a farmer named Wein 32 miles northwest of Gakdwell in a ship setting. Authorities say a sum of 100 dollars has been deposited by the party that will effect the capture.

Wellington Taco Farmer Wein Gakdwell

Hutchinson Salt Co to Ship Miners to Klondike

Hutchinson Salt Co orders Mardy New Mexico miners led by J A Botlock to travel to Klondike in spring as agents for Hutchinson salt works. Accompanied by Thomas Stuert and Jake Galle of Glorietta. also notes reduced rail rates for beans canned goods and coffee from Missouri River points effective by the 10th and new Kansas postmaster appointments in Cherokee County.

Hutchinson Salt Co New Mexico Hutchinson J. A. T Botlock Pecos Santa Fe W. L. Moore Hutchinens Salt Works Klondike Hollock Thomas Stuert Jake Galle Glorietta Hardy Mountaineers Wichita Deep—Loecal Whorsale Fin Santa Fe Railway Company Missouri River

Free sample packs promise cure for female ailments

An advertisement offers 15000 free sample packages of a remedy claimed to cure a range of female health issues. It cites testimonies from women in McPherson Kansas Silver City New Mexico and other places, urging readers to mail name and address to the Haleine Company in Grand Bend to receive a free tree autople.

Daxeline Company Surh Bend McPherson Rankas Tee Aindy Starke Cu Tod Javier Sacramento Cat Irey Hazeline Silver City New Mexico Palle Minn

Actor in a New Role in The Taming of the Shrew

Notes on Sol. Smith Russell in a two act version of The Taming of the Shrew at Mbolex with Mr Wil fim Seymour and other cast members. Mentions Mr. Howell in a Shakespearean role and Garrick as a model. Includes details on The Spitfire by Mr. Madison Morton and other show elements.

Sol. Smith Russell Chicago Dee Bol Smith Wilfim Seymour Valwntine Chatatman Aledale Howell Risewilan Dome Jeteren Perham Garrick Madison Morton Che Shin

Died in Quest of Beauty Emma Boyden Dies in NYC Dermatology Visit

Emma Boyden died in New York while seeking cosmetic dermatology. She travelled from Brooklyn with her mother to a clinic on Broadway. She collapsed during treatment. coroner ruled no foul play after autopsy.

Ida Atchison Ghabe Emma Boyden New York Delle C. Folengus Polenuss

Quarees Invade Colu Denver Dye RA Contract Terminated

Fragmented story describes a relocation plan for a colonization project near Grand Valley with mentions of Quarees Fejende or Quators and recruitment from multiple states. notes refrain from church and housing needs and hints at demand for a community church and settlement infrastructure.

Denver Apetii Grenweud Grand Valley Debeauene Wien

Ducts Well in the Streets of Towne Parkchant

A fragmented notice recalls a local event at Torehune Va with garbled names and scattered details about a public gathering, a parade or market, and mentions a crowd, bids, and a proposed scheme. The readable fragments hint at a civic or social occasion early in the day with references to vendors and observers.

Mineral Water Advertisement and Hair Goods Directory

An old styled ad promotes Mineral Water lauding its purity and claims of hair preparation products. It lists Hall's Hair House on Eighth Street and mentions a salon offering various styles and color benefits. The notice notes relocation to 726 Kan. Ave and references Cremerte-Scott & Beort and the Peerless Steam Laundry for mending and services.

Hall Kan Cremerte—Scott & Beort

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