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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1897
Page
4
Atkinson Plan Rewrites Postal Bank Proposals in Debated Reform
Edward Atkinson advances a plan linking postal savings banks to legal tender money, aiming to convert government paper into interest bearing debt. Critics warn of currency disruption and oppose radical shifts, while supporters see tax funded finance as a path to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ereenbacka
Edward Atkinson
Atkinsen
Postal Sa
Bir
Atkinson
Ar. Atkinson
Ieee
Governor Pingree Eyes Venezuelan Asphalt Mine Deal
The telegrams and letters reveal Governor Pingree’s push to secure a Venezuelan asphalt mine deal, with critics doubting the price and the value of private papers. Mesmeric chatter notes Cuba and Venpenela discussions, while Dora Clay plans church affiliation and a residence change to Belong to a local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingree
Betrwit
Pingre
Weawpeceie
Pinzres
Michigan
Venpenela
Jefferson Barracks to be modernized with new units
Jefferson Barracks officials and Army leaders from St Louis urged rapid improvements and the establishment of an infantry regiment, a free troop of cavalry and a light battery. Secretary Alger announced plans pending congress, with a major plaza, parade ground, and 127000 dollars of work, plus potential further funding for total modernization at the Missouri site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louisa
Paso
Tex
St. Lowbeith
Ly Weir
Willee
Congress
National Cemetery
Acrea
Mexican cattle deaths spike after steel storm in Texas west
Louis reports say a three day steel storm devastated cattle in the west and northwest, with far higher death rates than expected among recent Mexican importations. Deaths reach alarming levels as animals moved into the big plains, signaling a severe regional livestock crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Apples in Kansas City Apples Rot in Cold Storage Amid Overstock
A Kansas City commission merchant and a prominent fruit grower say apple prices are low due to overstock. Missouri apples sell well while Arkansas shipments pile up in cold storage, rotting and shriveling. Carloads from the south arrive daily, with storage apples expected to be dispursed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Cnry
Kanaan City
Walnut Street Commission
Plains
Arkansas
Missouri
Leonard
Kyssus Vane
One Large Scar Neighbors Could Not Bear to Look Upon Her
A Newark reader recounts suffering scrofula sores that disfigured the face and body. After failing with other remedies, Hood's Sarsaparilla allegedly healed the sores, neuralgia, and residual scar, with long-lasting improvement. The testimonial cites Mun. J. Mt. Hares, Bina, New Bampehire. Hood's humbly claims superior impurifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Mun
J. Mt. Hares
Bina
New Bampehire
Hood’s
Ood
Paris
Tax protests over high city tax rate in Arkansas City
Arkansas City residents form a tax payers league to challenge high levies as water works and school bonds push rates above the legal limit. City rates reach 4 mills higher in detached areas, with total taxes around 73 846.59 on a 651 807 valuation. Treasurers refused tender to cap taxes at the legal rate, while county officials consider relief, railroads face similar issues, and school funding could be cut if taxes are not paid.
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Arkansas City
Arkansans City
Water Company
Rower
Wawrworls
Crstswell
Conkright
Ehie
Jelief
Santa Ie
Frisco
Tower
Arkansas Cire
Disappearing stormhouse draws cyclone attention
Erie December report describes R F Bond's invention a water tight nine by six foot casing with a retractable cage system for cyclone research. A central plumbed cage moves within the shaft controlled by a bolt lever and governor to rise or descend sealing the outlet from wind and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
R. F. Bond
Pepper’s irrigation plan for western Kansas prairies
Stockton pioneer N L Pepper prepares a spring project on his Low Creek Irrigation ranch. He will plant 6000 peach trees 1000 apple trees and cherry trees and test German primes. A five acre strawberry patch and diverse crops will be irrigated. Pepper cites Bow Creek yields sugar beets alfalfa and cabbage as evidence of irrigation benefits.
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Brochton
L N. Pepper
Stockton
Kansust
Low Creek
Bow Creek
Hooks County
Horton Burglar Trio Breaks Safe, Suspects Arrested in KC
Kansas City dispatch reports William Mead and James Lake, alleged Horton, Kansas burglars, arrested at Eleventh and Main by Detective Sanderson. Mead, recently from St. Joseph hospital for eye and hand injuries from a dynamite blast, claims the wounds were from failed fish cheating near Horton. Police say the injuries came from the Horton bank safe explosion. Stead has been in Kansas City since midweek.
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Kansas City
Willam Mead
James Lake
Bank Durgiare
Horton
Kan
Sanderson
Mead
St. Joseph
Horton Bask
Stead
Robbery Suspect Robinson Captured in Nevada
December 16 at Central police station the injured eye was treated by Police Sargson Longan. The suspect gave the name Wililare dient and avoided identification by destroying his clothes. Fort Scott December 22 Inspector Mercer and ex-Postmaster Ingels arrived to identify Robinson, a Nevada man arrested after a bank robbery and post office heist. A $200 reward was offered. he was captured while visiting his mistress and tried in blankets.
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Central
Sargson Longan
Wililare Dient
Robbar
Fort Scott
Dee
Mercer
St Louis
Ingels
Nevada
Charries Robinson
Ue Nevadas
Richards
Missouri
Robinson
Kansas
Two May Recover From Elk City Poisoning Tragedy
In Elk City two of the fateful poisoning victims are recovering. The youngest Straus child and the little daughter are now out of danger, though doctors fear for the other son and for T. L. Reed who drank poison at the Straus home after supper and fell ill shortly after leaving. The father William Straus has died.
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Independence
Dot
Elk City
Wiliam Straus
T. L. Reed
Straus
Beloit Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting
Beloit 22 month old daughter of Wm Tweed living near Beloit was accidentally killed Sunday in a neighbor's house where the family had gone visiting. A revolver in the hands of a young man, who was unloading cartridges, fired as the girl stepped in front of him. The ball struck just under the forehead, killing her instantly.
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Beloit
Dee
Wm. Tweed
Tyee
Chambers
Beloit Farewell Reception for Rev. T. R Lewis
Beloit residents and church members gathered at the home of A T Rodgers to honor Rev. T R Lewis and wife with a farewell reception attended by about 200 friends. Lewis, longtime pastor of Beloit's Presbyterian church, recently left for Evans City Pennsylvania to take another pastorate. Dr Ele Brewer presented a parting gift on behalf of friends.
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Beloit
Decs
T.R Lewis
A.T. Rodgers
Fey
Lewis
Presbyterian
Ada
Ice harvest opens as Beloit ice plant resumes operations
In Beloit on December 22 the Beloit ice plant collapsed earlier, ice dealers began gathering ice Monday. The supply is solid nine inches thick and freezing at one inch every eight hours, offering a fresher, richer line than that kept by Olof Ekberg of 712 Kansas Ave.
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Beloit Beloit
Beloit
Olof Ekberg
Kansas Ave
St Joseph Street Cars Ordered to Install Vestibules
In St Joseph on December 22 1897 prosecutors warned the street car company officers that all cars must have vestibules or warrants would be issued. General Manager Van Brunt said orders for vestibule materials were delayed but carpenters were today at car barns assembling screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Street Car Company
Norris
van Brunt
Passage of bankruptcy bill seen as likely in both houses
Washington notes a very favorable outlook for the bankruptcy bill. Democrats in the House are expected to support it, while opponents plan to formally record their stance. The bill has been reported to the House and will be taken up soon, with disputes over its involuntary and voluntary provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Whisky output in Seventh Kent district limited by distilleries
In Lexingsum Kentucky on December 22 reports show fewer than ten distilleries active in the Seventh District with the Bourbon Distillery Company at Paris operating as the sole plant. Of 25 distilleries across Lafayette, Bourbon, Scott, Woolford and Franklin counties about 70 percent may be in operation by January 1, with at least one third doubtful. A committee of distillers is drafting a general production agreement as local whiskey output this year is expected to be well under a quarter of prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexingsum
Kent
Pans
Lafayette
Hourton
Scott Woolford
Franklin
Bryan Party Heads to Vera Cruz After Cabinet Voting
Mexico City December 22 Mr Bryan voted on all cabinet ministers yesterday and in the evening with Mrs Bryan. They were entertained at dinner by President and Mrs Ding at their city residence. The Bryan party leaves for Vera Cruz in the morning and will return via Puebla to this city Saturday night. They will then go to Guadalajara before returning home.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Ding
Vera Crux
Puebla
Guadalajara
Engineers Die as Passenger Trains Collide in Cayuga
A passenger train plowed into a freight near Cayuga Indiana on December 22 killing two Chicago engineers Hodson and L B Horton. Fireman J K Horton injured with both legs broken and air brake inspector H T W Kelloge head injuries. The wreck occurred when the passenger train ran through an open switch and struck the rear of the freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga
Ind
Chicago
Hodson
L. B Horton
Chicago & Eastern
J. K. Horton
HT. W. Kelloge
Chicago Banks Unite in Asset Transfer Plan
Chicago bankers announce the Hideand Leather bank will convert into acquisition by Union National Bank. Stockholders meet to vote on transferring assets and liabilities. The clearing house will see checks from the Hide and Leather bank honored by Tinton National Bank as Union National assumes the accounts.
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Chicago
Hideand Leather Bank
Union National Bank
Clearings House
Hide and Leather Bank
Tinton National Bank
Banks Consolidate Capital Cuts Shake Boston Nationals
In Boston on December 22, Freeman's National Bank voted to cut capital stock from 900 000 to 506 000 while Review National plans a reduction from 1 500 000 to 3 000 000. Other national banks may follow as a movement grows toward combining smaller banks into a single larger institution. No Boston bank currently holds 30 million in deposits and about 60 national banks are active locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Freeman's National Bank
Review
National Bank
Gardener repels burglary at Fairview home of Senator Gorman
Laurel Maryland report notes a burglary attempt at Fairview the Gorman residence. The gardener awoke to intruders forcing lower floor windows and fired on them, thwarting the break in while the senator and family were away in Washington. The item also includes assorted ads and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Fairview
Arthur PF. Gorman
Fred Wpot
Becator Gorman
Washington
Helmbold son of New York drug magnate jailed in London
Charles Helmbold, son of the late Dr Helmbold of New York, was locked up at Howilders station on suspicion of threatening United States Canal General On jorne. He had been demanding money for weeks and claimed debts, with violent threats repeated after his return. Police were alerted by a nurse who recalled a prior case, and doctors doubt his stories about Berlin adventures. The affair was allegedly kept secret to shield Helmbold’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles Helmbold
Dr Helmbold
New York City
Howi Pidler
United States
Jorne
Lin
Osborne Wan
Heimbold
Oxijormy
Inganel
Ainisan Han
Low
Tate Sears
Ving Weil
Berlin
Helmbola
Elk Rampage Kills Keeper at Forest Park Garden
A flood of errors-marred report states a large elk in the Forest Park Garden killed its keeper Henry Nelson, park property owner, with prior incidents at Lincoln Park where the creature killed two keepers. Attendants feared the animal after report at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Loui
Frark Commision
Zavecal Garden
Forest Park
Henry Nelson
Lincoln Park
Ciirase
Secret ballots show Miners union near no strike
The News lab reports from Chicago on December 2 that five days of secret ballots by the Miners Union indicate a strong vote against a strike. Union officers, led by Kinest Mote, oppose strike action and have pressed to avoid a walkout.
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Labpem- Ing
Mich
Wali
Iver
Geo. W. Stanseid
Kansas Avenue
Brulers Pharmacy
Sixth
Topeka Avenues
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