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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1897

Page

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Pope Medodles Tangles in Spain Cuba Politics Amid Vatican Move

A verbose report describes Pope Medodles weighing in on Spanish Cuban politics, aligning with the Queen Regent and signaling no encouragement for Cuban independence. It notes Vatican reaction to the Cuba war, church influence in European opinion, and the strong role of Catholic factions shaping policy while awaiting further Vatican action.

Spain Orinia Cope Etki Vatican Carl Mis Pope Meyer Mule

Prolific Python Exhibition in Fowion Dec 29

A local exhibit features a large snake named Ben and a second snake claimed to be from the Mein Bend region. The event draws curious crowds, with spectators noting the size and behavior of the reptiles.

Ottis Gretete Lin Peerle Manny Chlidees Big Ben Meine Pieridis Philadet

Sir Julian Is Out as British Ambassador Laid Up

The British ambassador Sir Julian is reported ill with recurring illness keeping him from duties in Washington. The note cites a doctors’ assessment and confirms he remains away from normal responsibilities while officials discuss recovery plans.

Washington Julian Toe Ubedt Rorensdart Tong Prince Aflac Sbi Lord Sultibiary Whale Departienr

Senator Bakerie Secures Licenses in Pawhuske Breach Scene

Fragmentary OCR reports Senator Bakerie securing licenses in Pawhuske amid a disputed internal reshuffle. References to Hiatt Toland and government coverages, bid licenses, and varying stakes hint at a tense political maneuver with unclear outcomes and multiple bidders.

Bakerie Treiier Pawhuske Findlay Wa Cyne Toland Bakes Mir Hiatt Mick

Kansas at Omaha Exhibits Move Forward Across State

Preparations for a state wide exhibit advance as Tucker the Karane agent arrives in Omaha to meet teachers and form a planning committee. Western counties promise strong displays while eastern sections prepare to contribute. Communities from Kinsley to Great Bend and Bedgwick county show leadership, with Topeka volunteers providing support for the welfare effort.

Mnss Tucker Karane Trine Mississippi Omahe Neb ArkAneas iKansie Kinsley Fair Ned Great Bend Wiehite Bedgwick County J Oh Davidson C. H Smyth J. Nrucke Butchinsen Mary Best Medivine Lodge Vecily Topeka Rave

Not So Hand in Glove Washington Stories of Leland

Fragment from a Washington dispatch recounts interactions involving Mr Leland and President McKinley. It notes alleged patronage discussions with Bristow and later dealings with Sen. Ker. The narrative portrays tensions over influence and access at the White House and in the Cabinet.

Washington Leland Prosiiens Mokhinie Kanan Yuhterdas Mtr Beteyar Federal Hemmet Provident Bristow Sripton Lelan Lelan Wouild Leland Teffor McKintoy Kens Bax- Hennter Tagalle White House My. Leland Bien Wautinse Wuue Teste McKintey Gelard Auetond Katies

Nomination slate set for state teachers’ association

The nominating committee for the state teachers association met this afternoon to appoint officers for the coming year. W H Wagon of Topeka is first, Superintendent Stillwell second, with other posts filled by Dutinson Fourth Mitnowls Fifth Lacey Howard Sixth Tadlock and F B Dser Seventh John Macdonald. Additional candidates include JC John Font Beloit LoD Carr Rifle and E Bunley Lawrence.

Heventh F. B. Dser Wichita John Macdonald Suhhel Fonrth Bear Bank Trust JC. Johnfont

Marlboroughs at Blenheim charity concert in London

The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough are slated to appear at Blenheim for a real era season event in aid of Woodstock parish church restoration. Attending will be notable sustaining figures and guests including Tandy Randolph Churchill and others in a festive program with a musical feature by Branbolm. A tenants and yeomanry craft market plus holiday treats are planned.

Marlboroughs London Duke Duchess of Marlborough Blenhur Noties Impignus Vivante Woodstock Heth Michels Amobe Tandy Randelph Churchil Nera Speticet Churekitt Cady Carzyn

New Coliseum Planned Near Chicago Business Center

The executive committee of the Coliseum company and Johnny Shayne announce plans for a new, fire proof Coliseum larger than the destroyed one. a site near Adams street north of twenty second and east of Fifth avenue is favored, with completion aimed within six months.

Chicago Der Comrmittee Col$cum Company Johnny Shayne Chicago Compiete Andesseclation Exhibition Place Sany Shisner Colmearm Delas Shayhe Celiseum Company Prierty Dnc Adams Atreet Twenty-Second Fifth Avenue Coligean Carl Hinder Lenining Building John T Dickinson Treni

Pipe Organ Burns at Great Northern Hotel Chicago

Fire last night damaged the pipe organ in the Great Northern hotel office, causing heavy smoke that alarmed guests. Estimated loss around 2000 dollars, with the blaze confined to the pipe area. staff played the arson before it was destroyed, "There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight."

Chicago Great Northern Parabine Old Town

Lenz's Murderers Convicted in Absence Despite Escape

Washington reports a Turkish government cable indicates willingness to please the United States by punishing the murderers of American hero MIST. The ministers claim the convicts have been sentenced to 15 years, though the men remain at large after fleeing months ago into Russian territory.

Washington United Brawen Caunatantinople Angel Hom

Race With The Gallows. Durrant Denied Reversal Request

San Francisco December 23 The state supreme court denied in chambers the appeal by W T Dahle and others for reversal of a writ of probable cause. Judge Baker set a date within 60 days for the custody decision after Durrant was permitted to remain in the San Quentin warden's custody. The court's ruling was unanimous.

Durrant San Francisco Supreme Court Chambers W. T. Davehal Binatone Lamont San Quentin Prison

Killer Catapult Wild Beast near Belleville

Two Belleville brothers reported shooting a large wild cat near Belleville Illinois. The animal weighed about pounds and was fatally shot as it charged the men. Local authorities were notified and the incident occurred yesterday afternoon.

Sinia Bellevilis Belleville Meyer

Stacey Explains Red Ink Endorsement on Insurance Bill

Col Stacey former state senate secretary explains red ink amendments on the 1584 insurance bill. He recalls how red ink marks were used to track changes and asserts the enrolled bill sent to the governor was complete and valid. He notes four pending bills lack amended titles to preserve historical record.

Newton Kan Boyle A. G. Stacey Stacey State Senate Senate Bomeoke

All Roads in One. Metropolis Annex Proposal Feared

New York December 2 The Evening World reports a plan to consolidate communications across Manhattan and Thirtieth Avenue into a single metropolitan system. The scheme, likened to a new company with Venes and a stated backing by the Philadelphia Traction Company, is tied to figures such as Higgin, Widener, Yerkes, and Dolan, and unsettles the city’s transit interests.

New York Wall Street Manhattan Huckleberry Arm of Venes Gaberin Philadelphia Traction Company Hikins Widener Yerkes Dolan

Fall River Operatives Vow Wage Action If Need Arises

Falls River unions adopt a resolution accepting a wage reduction for now. Secretary Donnell says workers will push for restoration once conditions permit, even if it requires a strike. The committee notes strong backing for the concession and hints spinners and employers may oppose the plan.

Mankin Amoray Tate Powell

Chinook Weather Disrupts Traffic and Trestle Damage

Seattle reports a heavy rain storm for forty eight hours disrupting rail traffic. Chinook winds are melting mountain snow causing floods and damage. Skagit river rose ten feet. Eleven sections of the Seattle Arlington International trestle over the Skagit area washed away.

Seattle Rasin Road Uirestens Skagit Se- Atteart International Suluquamish Arlington

Arkansas Populists Oppose Fusion and Early Nomination

Little Rock December 25. The Populist state central committee met and adopted resolutions urging the national committee to attend the St Louis convention. The resolutions oppose fusion and oppose an early nomination for 1900, favoring a middle of the road stance this year.

Little Rock Ark St. Louis

Wages Restored In Beaver Falls And Trenton Pottery

Beaver Falls proprietors of Mayor Bros pottery have restored the 12 percent wage cut for 250 operators. In Trenton the Manufacturing Potters representatives met and agreed to restore the percent wage reduction, ending the cut in wages.

Beaver Falls Mayor Bros Trenton N. J

Gas Companies Combine Uniting Equitable and East River Firms

The Equitable and East River Gas companies in New York join in consolidation after weeks of pending talks. The terms, reportedly engineered by J Pierpont Morgan, reflect the financier’s influence on the deal.

Pierpont Morgan Equitable East River New York West River Gas J. Pierpont Merzan Areditel

Headquarters to Move Amid Union Reorg

Readquarters of that road shift from Boston to New York as Union Pact reorganizes. Move likely in six weeks or a month. No precise details available yet.

Moston Boston New York

May Freezes Strike Threat Hits Kansas Coal Towns

Trouble brews as miners threaten to strike if wages are not raised by January 1. Northern coal fells Lafay uette Lautevals Marshall Erie and surrounding counties face potential mine closures. Operators claim current scale 4 to 50 cents per ton plus pick work 70 to 90 cents. demand could raise to 65 to 60 cents after machines and up to $1 for pick work, squeezing margins and risking a coal famine this winter.

Denver Lafayuette Lautevals Marshall Erie Snailler Wase

Kathryn Kidder Ends Tour After Illness Forces Halt

Kathryn Kidder announce the Sars Gene company tour is closed due to her nervous condition and inability to continue. The company will provide railway tickets home under contract terms as Kidder cites health and strength as the reason for cancelling further performances after a hesitant reception to her play Loves at War.

Tarly Pee Colonel Kidder Chitagh Tarher Kathryn Kinder St. Louis Feilegillé Bellsville Manazer Devel Miss Kidder Kathryn Kidder Wook Pale Hier Mud Manat Newton Pnd Sars- Gene Company Hemith Tam Sita Sant-Gene Newton Mise Kidder Churacare

Joe Ady in Good Health and Political Power Rise

P Wilson reports Joe Ady in good health and financially stable after moving to Colorado Springs. Ady, once a Kansas state official and Republican leader, remains a trusted political adviser influencing party unity amid silver allegations and county politics. unlikely to return to Kansas.

P. Wilson Atilene Kun. Pee Wilson Kans Colorde Springs Press Kneis Ady Colorado Springs Colonie Adult Colorade Milkiae Muliny Katises Eshiv Realth

Booth Makes Strides in Rose to Es Cavery Progress

New York report shows Sira Ballington Booth improving after a period of illness as teachers salaries and job ranges are discussed. Officials caution that the plan extends two months after January and excludes those with swollen leads who do not personally visit offices this week.

New York Sira Ballington Booth East

Harford Urges Trades Unions Enter Politics

Edward Harford, with Havelock Wilson, sailed to Southampton aboard the St Paul. He blasts American trades unions for staying out of politics, arguing unions must enter political life to achieve reforms and prevent manipulation by corporations and moneyed interests. He contends workers are the majority and politics should reflect their demands.

Harford New York Edward Harford Havelock Wilson M. P Nashville American Federation of Labor Southampton St. Paul Aldermen Jomislatures Congress England United States

Oats Cornered as Leiter Deal Looms in Wheat Trade

Chicago Friday bids hint at a tense close to the Leiter wheat deal with shorts possibly squeezed. Oats see renewed interest after earlier deliveries failed, as elevators report short supplies and unsettled contracts. Prices rise modestly with expectations of calls on December oats and settlements at Friday’s close.

Chicago Leiter Cata Cts

Wall Street Fraud Suspect Henry Goldsmith Indicted

Dec. 2 New York A warrant is out for Henry Oliver Goldsmith a leading Wall Street figure charged with grand larceny for diverting a $3,000 check from Oscar A Weissner of Brooklyn. Authorities say Goldsmith has run similar schemes totaling about a half million dollars, linked to Hayt Co and others. Detectives trace clues across New Jersey Pennsylvania Boston and beyond as the suspect remains at large.

York Henry Oliver Cald~smith Wall Street Oscar A. Weissner Brooklyn Guldsmith ELS. Dean ‘Company New Jersey Pennsylvania Boston Sthen Goldenrith Goldeniith Hayt & Co George Hazelweide Willan A. Mitchel Tring The Stock Exchange Rand Golfsmith Adlice Dean & Co

Hanna's Doom and Political Battle Echo in Ohio

Columbus reports the opening gun in a storied Ohio political clash. Hanna faces Kurtz with agents, detectives, and rival plans shaping a fierce contest. Paris mourns director Carvainé of the Comique after the great fire and a long tenure marked by catastrophe.

Columbus Dowbtlese Reecho Ohio Senatorshin Iv Marcus Alonzo Hanna Charles Leonard Kure Ohl Washington Kurtz Hanna Beypt Paris M. Carvaine Aa Cemique Lves

Postal Savings Bank Idea Sparks Public Debate

A damaged fragment shows civic discussion over introducing a Postal Savings Bank concept. Officials and residents weigh potential benefits and risks, with no final plan evident in readable text. Further reporting needed for specifics and dates.

Time Not Come to Discuss Postal Savings Banks Opinions Split

New York bankers debated postal savings banks on December 29 with few willing to publically commit. Presidents of major banks like Bank of New York and Chase National voiced opposition or cautious support, noting existing bank access and potential government expense, while others suggested regional need but warned of government risk and misallocation of funds.

New York E. 8 Mason Bank of New York Bask D. Tappen Gate Ise National Bank Pei Tal Inten Olver Carter Republic Dumont Clark National Tanik Mrr C.J. Edwards Shranons Fourth National Henry W. Cannon Chase National Bank Postal Savings Banks England France le West United States

Wabash Wreck Near Palos Springs Injures Senator Humphrey

In a rear end collision near Palos Springs, the Cannon Hall express struck a suburban train. Five passengers were injured including State Senator Joan Humphrey, with hip injury and other bruises. Other injuries listed include Felden, Mahattey, and two unnamed women. Authorities note the accident delayed trains as crews cleared the wreck.

Chicago Wabash Palos Springs Joh Humphrey Chileno Plog Ucme Joan Humphrey Felden Mahattey Humphrey Decatur Pola Ols Lertley Obi Rey

Stevenson Named Counsel for North American Treat Company

Joseph reports Stevenson, former U S Vice President, accepts senior counsel role with North American Treat Company of Elbe City. He will join the board of directors and serve as juries member, with vestibules on St Jor Sars. The Union Bowl Line Company announced that vesting liabilities would be placed on their cars.

Stevenson Wow Counsel Trust On New York Age Stevenson United States Juminu of Weetern North American ‘Treat Company Ehbe City Termard of Directors

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