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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
7
New York reports Washington considers drastic army uniform reforms. Cavalry to receive a Hussar style outfit with riding trousers and black fur trim, replacing the current heavy helmet and dull coat. Infantry and artillery may follow to match cavalry smartness, with broader redesigns planned.
In Atlanta Georgia, citywide vaccination edict backed by authorities led to clashes with Black residents. Doctors, aided by police, entered homes and venues including a marriage gathering to vaccinate attendees amid fear and resistance. City court crowded with defendants as officers enforced the order.
Washington reports the senate rules committee relented and allowed a Capitol bar to reopen for night drinks after eight days of opposition from temperance and rural constituents. Proponents argue it aids stability while opponents fear votes on temperance and religion will be affected.
A Chinese firm Quong Wing Lee & Co loses seven thousand dollars to trusted member Wu Yung who fled with partners' money. Destitute workers refuse laundries fearing deportation. they seek papers to remain and work for living. Also notes on Burlington's new wide observation trains and quick reliefs for kidney and cough ailments with local references and endorsements.
C H Felts a young Overstreet & Co Silk counter attendant faced a police court arraignment on shoplifting charges. He admitted stealing for 18 months while claiming he never sold stolen items, only gave them away. Detectives found photos of 35 to 40 young women in his room. He left Louisville for St Louis after a lenient handling. Salary was four dollars weekly plus board.
In Kansas City a portion of the Corinne Opera company boarded a train to New York amid a four month battle with the show An American Beauty. Manager difficulties followed a loss of heart, but Corinne attempted to carry the company through the season with help from Rich, Macder, and Missouri drawn blotches of support.
The mayor proposes a midnight funeral service at the Metropolitan Opera House to mark the end of New York City’s old era as New Amsterdam. A meeting at Delmonico’s with prominent citizens may sketch the city’s history from Stuyvesant to its growth, ending at midnight in a solemn “watch meeting.”
Hisses rang through the prison chapel at yesterday's services as inmates rebuked S Dodd who led a parole organization. Dodd spoke on Mrs Booth and a Chicago paper claim that outsiders oppose the convicts. The demonstration interrupted his remarks until a warder explained the Chicago report, then the disturbance subsided.
Recent excavations at Windlach in Switzerland reveal remains of the ancient Roman colony Vindonissa including a large villa and amphitheater. The dig produced coins, pottery, bronze and ironware plus several large silver vessels, likened to Bil freshhen’s treasure trove in Germany.
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” that allegedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It claims rapid relief and immediate disappearance of the disease after one bottle and two doses, with testimonials from a user in Promise City. Sold by Swift and Holliday Drug Co at 523 Kansas Avenue and by Cremerie at 723 Kheiska Avenue, plus Scott and Scott.
Colorado shows itcan supply certain metalliferous ores to Chicago in direct competition with foreign sources. Illinois Steel Co has been receiving a steady daily shipment of manganese iron ore from Leadville. Col George Cook promoted the quality of Leadville ore and helped secure a contract for 40,000 tons from North Star mine.
P D Armour and others announce contracts for over four million bushels of cash wheat to be shipped from Duluth this week to the east. Shipping rates set at five cents per bushel to Buffalo, with total stocks and cargoes in motion. Fourteen cargoes depart Monday as navigation runs high and Soo locks risk ice closure.
London reports indicate a major labor struggle as the engineering strike persists after failed arbitration talks between masters and men. Masters refuse eight hour concessions, signaling a decisive clash with unions and a looming railroad strike that could halt Britain and Ireland. The dispute centers on union recognition and company refusals to negotiate through trades unions.
The British Ara reports a newly reopened Berber-Suakim road well yielding abundant sweet water. Engineers dug along the desert near the Nile and found water along the eastern frontier. The project proves the earlier success as the far east effort also shows water, confirming desert aquifers.
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Mentions brick 26 cent box and sale by Switzerday Cruz Co. Also references One-A-Day Cough Cure and Ayers Sarsaparilla for catarrh.
Large segment of Topeka citizens begin a course of treatment with a noted American doctor, praising rapid relief across many ailments. The offer extends one month free until December 27 for all who start before the deadline, with consultation free at West 5th Street.
An archival meeting will place items in the historical building of the American University in Washington on December 3. Highlights include a table and set of chairs once owned by Charles Sumner, a robe of Genie Brancraft, and Hawin A. Stanton’s war desk, recently secured by the university as part of its history collection.
Washington reports the treasury supervising office states Denver mint specifications will be completed before January 1 with the contract let shortly after. Changes to the architectural plan keep the building’s size competitive, and discussions mention early transfer to Oregon for finishing touches. This appears amid a flood of unrelated ads and notices in the same issue.
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