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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports Republicans edge toward desertions as Wolcott signals resignation and party fracture over silver, currency policy, and administration alignment. Carter Shoup Clark Warren and Wilton named as potential defectors in the Senate move aimed at pressuring President McKinley and Secretary Gage.
The passage notes President McKinley favors silver over gold as a monetary measure and predicts administration support will erode among key Republican senators. Names named include Carter of Montana Shoup of Idaho Clark of Wyoming Warren of Wyoming Wilson of Washington Wolcott. They had long backed silver but reluctantly supported the St Louis platform hoping McKinley could push international agreement.
The article reports on political maneuvering around Governor Bushnell and the Senate, with claims of pressure from various factions to influence votes. It mentions Charles Bare, factions in the state legislature, and alleged influence by different groups toward a gubernatorial outcome and related financial concerns.
A Kansas City Topeka rail trolley scheme aims to connect Atchison Lawrence and nearby towns, with electric rail lines and a storage battery system. Backed by investors from Kansas City Manhattan and Kalied City, the project envisions fresh produce transport to markets within hours, tying Topeka Atchison and nearby towns to eastern Kansas growth within twenty years.
A weekly bank statement from New York outlines surplus trends and revenue figures. The report notes variables in deposits and loan activity, with emphasis on liquidity and credit availability amid seasonal demand.
The article notes wage increases for Alaska packers and Cheyenne laborers amid broad labor market changes. It mentions new pay scales and references to monthly rate adjustments that affect workers across the seafood and related industries at multiple locations.
A Wanbington Herald despatch reports Russia plans a Baltic to Black Sea canal costing 97 million dollars, to be finished by 1902. The project aims to connect the Baltic city of Bilge with Cherzun in the Black Sea, using 125 miles of excavation and rivers Dwina and Daelper, to aid military movement and commerce amid European tensions.
Prominent members of the Seventh Day temperance committee express discouragement over ongoing law breaking. They report slow funds, fear lack of convictions, and criticize county officials and police. They warn of widespread alcohol availability in Topeka and lament dwindling support for their cause.
A foreign mission item outlines plans related to a Mas seal patriage or maniention of wheeler, aiming to advance United States interests. The note mentions domestic costs at a Cremerie on Kansas Avenue and references Scott & Scott in connection with the venture.
Governor Leedy granted clemency to Rev John L Longdon a Methodist minister imprisoned for violating age of consent law. Affidavits claim witnesses lied and prosecutors pressured them. Petitions and affidavits push for broader reform while other pardons are noted for minor offenses and court rulings. Landon criticizes Purity Society and calls for scrutiny of capital punishment and justice.
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce sent an address to the government from Calcutta on December 24 urging adoption of the gold standard. It warns that India lacks a currency system since the inknts were closed, says suspension harms trade, and asks the government to consider measures to establish a stable monetary framework.
Special United States Food Commissioner to sail for Havana to inspect food supplies for Cuba. Fort Worth reports Simpson named special food commissioner to island, with duties to report on the Cuba food situation and guide the medical trial department in routines.
A man visited A Mulvane at Twelfth and Clay streets claiming to be on his way to Sunerad with his wife and asked Mulvane to hold money for a day to buy seas Powers. Mulvane did not recognize him and allowed the man to take the money, later realizing he’d been duped in a slick $1.00 scam.
New York December edition reports Howard Gould plans a lavish Christmas dinner at Fol land house for twelve guests, six men and six women. Each month features a different fruit display and exotic jewels, with pairs of scarfs and pins, elaborate toasts avoided, and a culinary show of rare desserts. The star guests, all strikingly dressed, will form a historic, enduring display of wealth and style.
A Washington dispatch reports an Independent Surveying Party, including top contractors and consulting engineers, sails from New York on the steamer Pirates to study routes for the Nicaragua canal. They intend to assess costs and may seek to purchase concessions or secure contracts if findings favor action, as U.S. legislation tied to the project nears expiration.
Burlington December 4 1860 Deand Mra William Seward Webb invite Shelburne residents about 1000 to Christmas Eve events at Shelburne Farms breeding barn three rooms will be a dancing hall supper room and large Christmas tree The festivity includes dinner by caterer Coon and music by Howard Opera House orchestra All residents encouraged to attend irrespective of denomination with hospitality by Mr and Mrs Webb
A fragmentary report describes an individual from New York and a Washington visit. It mentions a pasta to AEWeRIMEFOR for a medical test, a trip to New York for deno dtiges, a stop in Washington, and involvement in business. It notes Failhad and Cultot as single Kaness delegation members encountered there.
From Dawson the City of Seattle passengers report the trail will stay open through winter. Colonels Lamphere and Gillert bought two claims within ten miles of Tunesa to be worked by a company with a one million dollar capital. They plan to mine along the Dyea and Skaguay routes and expect both to be open for miners in early spring.
Colorful Topeka police report details Patrolman Ben Perkins being suspended by Chief Henry M. Steele pending an investigation into a larceny claim raised by Willan Dransfeld of a grocery store. The dispute escalates with Perkins denying guilt as the chief seeks a formal hearing while Dransfeld presses the charge amid tensions with the department.
Cairo dec 24 derivatives report dervishes have left Shendy and Metemmeh and are marching toward the anglo Egyptian European with Gerber as the objective point.
Indianapolis reports D Phillipa of Grand Rapids Michigan, a middle aged man reputed to be worth $40,000, is evaluating two youths and women who answered his matrimonial ad. He has received many letters from varied regions and travels extensively to examine witnesses. He has found cardinal defects in every applicant, while reports remain unreliable as the investigation continues.
A dispatch from Vientmesaya reports that the lone attempted artificial production of artificial something has been achieved at a marine factory at Ludwignhafen on Lake Con mtance and that it is prepared cheaply from coal tar. The advance threatens a British Arab trade route. See nice Paar Kan Ave Cremorte.
A plan for a shared Topeka union depot on Kansas Avenue proposes consolidating Santa Fe, Rock Island, Missouri Pacific and other lines. Crowded existing depots and limited waiting rooms spur calls for a single first and Kansas avenue station with space for passenger and freight offices and expanded tracks. The fit would centralize rail traffic, reduce transfers, and ease congestion along the First and Kansas corridor.
The article discusses the withdrawal of the New York Mutual Crom Kerwas and its expected impact on the LomIninion. It notes Kansas Mutual’s efforts to deploy all agents of the New York Mutual and a presidential action to test air with the Kannas company. The piece predicts increased employment and expansion across Kansas with new stations and agents, while warning careful handling of the withdrawal’s effects on local business.
New York reports plans for the engagement and upcoming marriage of Blancheth Prank I Weeel of Chicago to bum Gaughter, the vice president of the sierel-Crwmper 10. The wedding is scheduled for March or April at Delmon s breakfast in East Sixty-seventh street. Frank J Vogel, of Neleon Murcia & Co in Chicago, is named as the prospective husband’s associate.
Lowell laborers meet to vote on wage reductions affecting cotton operatives. Reports cite unrest spreading to nearby towns as workers cite curtailments and rising costs. Names and precise places are unclear due to damaged text.
A special dispatch reports a cabinet decision to set to something about Italian seas and invention. The message notes no cabinet meeting since December and references measures tied to a trip to Europe.
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