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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1897

Page

4

Tiedtor Dec Plays Mather Family on Stage in Boston

A garbled report describes Margaret Mother’s engagement with a Chinese maid, an adoption motive, and a baby on stage with the Mather company in Boston. It notes a Chinese language performance by a four year old child and references Boo Day and Boo Dey as prominent figures in the north city theater scene.

Tiedtor Margaret Ahie el Xtranger Bostowy Theater Jeith Mather Providence Gee Boo Boo Dey Mather Company Cacton Chis Shiun Boston Garet Mather

California Prunes Crop Statistics From San Jose Area

Professor C. We Childs reports in Santa Clara County the prunes crop for this year reaching about 20 million pounds with this year’s harvest up from last year’s 37 thousand pounds. Market prices are cited as 4 cents higher per pound than other prunes. US consumption is around 197,000,000 pounds, with orchard expansion expected to lift annual output to about 190,000,000 pounds in California. New plantings will take years to mature, possibly yielding 10,000,000 pounds annually once bearing.

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Simpson in Detroit Addresses the Single Taxers

Kansas Congressman Terry Simpson spoke at Barnlet hall to a Henry George single tax meeting in Detroit, after declaring he would not speak but gave a 20 minute address. He praised single tax ideas, criticized Reed and Dingley, lampooned Cortiss, and urged tariff reform to fund government while critiquing party power and internal controls in Congress.

Kansas Detroit Terry Simpson Henry George Barnlet Hall Congressman Simpson Republic Turner Washington McKinley Lingley Reed Dingley Simeon Cortius HR. Rebisen Cortin Congress Rome Toni Reed Tiler Weed Heed Reta Dinghy

Tariff Talk and Political Shifts Prompt Razored Economy Debate

Fragmented remarks discuss tariffs, duties on straw goods, and the impact on prosperity and jobs. Mentions Democrats labeling economists, party factions, and the rise of Populists. References Kansas and European competition, with calls to Washington and party strategy.

Washington Kansas Europe

Safe construction praised in Bradford log account

Boston December 1 report describes a massive safe built for the Bradfont Dianta project. Damaged text notes a tall structure placed before a platform and a combination lock, with interior features including a reading desk like pulpit support and a designated vault space.

Boston Plymouth Damon Bey Bork Tom

Chicago Western and Northwestern Exhibition Company Formed

Exhibition company in Chicago organized to promote western and northwestern products, provide information on land and production costs, and attract immigration and investment. Board includes President H. P. Wall, Treasurer John W. Hurshler, and General Manager J. Ateredith Day. aims to maintain permanent exhibition in Chicago for state and territorial interests.

Chicago Western Northwestern Fullowes H. P. Wall John WV. Hurshler J. Ateredith Davies Haw Raiiroasia Secur Tne Immigration and Ie Materaal Chicas

Original Diana figure stars on Madison Square Garden tower

New York reports reveal the model Miss Julie Baird known as Diana the Garden figure. She describes becoming the inspiration for the sculpture by Mr St Onedens and notes the public revelation of the original model. An ad copy urges a constipation remedy with prompt relief.

New York Madison Square Garden Dutie’ Baird St Onedens Bath Eheriten Fort Agure Rene Uhatile Bhina Julie Ry Maine St Cagdens Miss Baird Rttis

Yale student placed in padded cell after classroom joke

New Haven dec 10 harry rue johnsen of machias me 23 year old student faced mock urban prank leading to police call and padded cell confinement. doctor finds him sane but distressed by mob laughter and misinterpretation of carving knife incident at mrs youngs boarding house amid year end church and campus events referenced in brief item

Yale New Haven Harry Rue Johnsen Machias Johnson En Eyen Pasies Tim Central Station Dwight Dr Foster Maine

Pope Orders St Peter Statues in Prominent Churches

Washington report notes the Propaganda Fide rescinds a deceitful claim about Peters Pence renewals. The pope orders erecting a statue of St Peter in major Roman Catholic churches with an inscription. It marks a shift from yearly to more frequent appeals for Peter’s Pence amid low contributions.

Washington Propaganda Fide Peters Peter Vatican Authoritie

Barrel of Refuse Yields Hidden Gold Treasure

A junk dealer paid one dollar for a barrel found on the farm of Ukelite Wendell Steele near Phillipsburg New Jersey. Inside were gold items totaling about 300 dollars, including small pipes. The owner claimed he hid the barrel long ago and did not recall the treasure. The junk dealer took the find but left in a huff after failing to gain more money.

Philadelphia Ukelite Wendell Steele Philipsburg N. J Steele Peach Elder Dette

Sugar Beet Factory Prospects In Quincy Alabama

Sugar beet culture may spread in this section soon with plans for an extensive industry. The Burlington and Quincy Railroad shows interest to induce farmers into the business. Industrial Commissioner Hoss cites soil analyses as favorable and a plant may be established 94 Quine, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson has promised.

Quincy Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Hoss Quine Wileun Hus

Local Question on Nearby Cone Closure Sparks Debate

A garbled note requests a quantity of an item and questions if a nearby site will close a required space. The fragment outlines concerns about timing and access, mentioning a cone and the local vicinity. Further context is incomplete.

Plaster Blamed for Hospital Epidemic in Gallipolis

Dec. 10 Gallipolis Ohio report on a hospital epidemic attributing cause to a faulty air system. Investigations by Gr Olomacher and the chemical department find food safe while a ceiling filter allowed bacteria into the air supplying patients. Dr Olemuchsz notes a germ entered the "atineal" through recent ceiling work and caused sickness.

Gallipolis Epilenth Gr. Olomacher Olemuchsz

Immigrant Fleet Reaches New York in Winter Arrival

The vanguard of Italian immigrants arrives in New York aboard 1,008 steerage passengers from the Mediterranean. Mostly men and children, many intend to stay in America with wives and sweethearts, signaling permanent settlement as winter approaches.

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Sweeping Reduction on Trumbull Art Stock Sale

Begincing with Monday, Devens ber 4, the Trumbull Art Stock will be sold at 20 percent off all pictures and ready made frames. Sterling Hemety Co. Chicago or New Voir offers samples and free addresses while urging early response to this reduction in art goods.

Trumbull Biv Victor Sterling Hemety Co Chicago New Voir

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