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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal announces delivery by carrier and weekly rates to any part of Tapexs oF zburbe with prices same in all towns served. Advertising access to files is offered at the State Journal Building location with telephone contacts for the office and repaterw Hoom.
Fragmentary weather note suggests low reliability indicators with unclear timing tonight. No solid forecast details or concrete conditions available.
The New Hampshire senator criticizes Secretary Gage and President Roosevelt era policies advocating the gold standard and warns of political and economic turmoil if Congress pushes bimetallism. He argues party unity, warns against discrediting the current administration, and urges careful consideration of international monetary relations.
Secretary Coburn of the Kansas state board of agriculture releases a Kelvin style chart valuing the state’s crops and debts. The document notes 97 billion value in crops for Kansas and mortgage debt totals, while praising local farmers and contrasting with criticism from eastern papers including the Philadelphia Inquirer. The message emphasizes Kansans paying debts and supporting state finances in contrast to external judgments.
A fragment from the Globe’s social critique humorously notes common human foibles. It mentions avoiding bargains with the same man, marriages risk, and the vanity of thinking others are easily satisfied. It also mocks old fashioned views, and urges self reflection on funds and patient behavior.
From scattered lines a social column notes distrust of marketed success and critiques of vanity, marriage, and sentiment. It mentions patents, outspoken women, mothers memory of wedding gifts, and church fairs as familiar entertainments lacking clear purpose.
The fragment mentions Dr John Watson Gain Maclur a presiding senator Allison being asked to present to the president but declining to introduce anyone. It also references German conductor Hichan Strauss and his wife Mrs Straties De Alps performing songs, plus A Conan Doyle detective stories recommended to police and Mir Dove seeking letters after stately purifications.
A garbled text fragment presents dated notes and aphorisms about electricity danger church bells and social quips. It includes odd lines about a coachman, sexton, angels and blondes alongside assorted maxims. The source shows incomplete phrases and unclear attributions.
Dec 2 report from Kineton notes stores closed for arrival of new French ambassador at Masten and Mt Lacate. Amid political upheaval an American wife linked to a Spanish leader is described, with radical factions stirring sentiment against the envoy. The column cites misprints and editorials, ending with an ad for Little Early Risers laxatives by W. Stansfield.
Caldwell reports on Richard J. Malone and Miss Mary Hil dreth marrying after a chase to staking two homestead claims near Caldwell during the Cherokee Strip opening. Their mounted dash, a saddle break, and subsequent home and barn were built on the claims, uniting in marriage as they pursued a shared future.
Water in Blutt Creek surged from deep holes and carried thousands of dead fish downstream toward the dam. The fish, of wizex and kinds, tainted the stream as officials assess the cause and impact.
From the Kansas City Times the piece notes Governor Leedy’s Thanksgiving queue and Christmas goose plans. John Schmidt, leader of the Democratic Flugibeas club, reports advance orders for 2129 geese as Topeka counters register Kou eras. The governor's family eye goose supplies while farmers show strong interest in the birds for the holidays.
Chicago officials announce pneumatic tubes will link depots sub stations and attics before January end Postmaster Gordon arrived with Senator Mason and other officials to oversee the project A new special delivery service is promised to aid local businesses and speed mail handling
At a Nashville federation of labor session this afternoon a committee resolution backing independent political action and condemning injunctions was defeated after debate. A substitute Gage bill resolution was adopted urging a silver standard and opposing recall of greenbacks, proposing national bank notes to entrench the national bank system.
Benjamin Andrews of Truwa University faces backlash from the G A B and church groups after remarks praising Confederate generals and condemning Armenians. The dispute follows his lecture on “The Generals of the Confederacy” and was reported before university officials. Grand Army posts and Armenian supporters denounce his statements as unjust and improper.
Hal Nelson of Topeka writes from London about sun shortages since arrival, the Rogishu metropolis, and his circus life with Barnum & Batley. He mentions Olympic changes costing 75 dollars and Manager Bailey planning a three year stay. The piece also notes Nelson’s musical ties and family background, followed by an advertisement for Electric Bitters claiming cures for kidney and nervous issues, with local shops Swift & Holliday and Peerless Steam Laundry.
Fragmented ad copy extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion and liver trouble. Claims improve appetite, blood build up, and organ health, with testimonials and an offer for a home doctor-book. Ends with distributor details and place names.
Newton Kan December 21 probable that the Gulf and Interstate Transportation committee will pick Wichita for its next meeting. Commissioner Lewelling cites letters from Senator George Campbell and governors in 47 states naming delegates in support. The Commercial club of Wichita will pursue the question as the committee seeks to prevent discrimination in transportation rates.
Arnold Luetgert admits forging notes totaling about 30000 dollars and turning them over to William A. Vincent. He says Vincent aided in their use during his murder trial while admitting the others were victimized by the forged instruments. The defense notes Vincent claimed deception and denies direct involvement, with corroboration from Euce Bert and witnesses.
City of México reports President Thompson of the Mexico railway with Mr and Mrs Bryan visiting Cue vuca yesterday. A reception followed at the American apartments with notable attendees. There is no truth to the claim that Bryan attended Sunday's bull fight.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway offers round trip excursion fares to Kansas destinations within 200 miles of Topeka on December 24 35 and 31 1887 and January 1 1898 at the usual one way price. Return allowed January 4 1898 with liberal concessions on western routes. P G Hesex Golden City Mo declares Reges German Salve cured his piles after years of trouble.
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