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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1897

Page

2

Indignation Over Clem Clement Scott At tack on Stage

Expressions of outrage in London and New York follow Clement Scott s critique of an actress as prominent theater figures urge disfavor with his reviews The Daily Telegraph proprietor is pressured to sever ties as heated debates over professional ethics and stage artistry unfold across the press and public.

New York Clement Scott London America Apithy Giemsted Laedan Fawant Lawson Daily Pricwreph Clemkat Télegraph Bott Sion Steelf Aioe Boot Attore Myvikrambine Mathoits Great Thouguta Atte Koltig Dati Haym Permeice Dacke Paula Peiplé du Gould Jini

Character and theater critique in dialogue on education

A speaker argues no school improves character as much as theater fails to shape virtue. He contends the English stage shows bias and lacks genuine humor, making people more ridiculous and prone to vice. The piece reflects on public perception of performers and moral influence.

Theateri

Defended by Janauscheer in reply to Scott attack on stage morality

Janauschek writes a rebuttal to Clement Scott criticizing stage morality. She argues the profession contains many noble women and notes widespread support for the theater among scholars and devout readers. She condemns the personal attack as opportunistic and defends women’s roles and temptations faced by performers.

New York Dec Janauschek Clement Scott Phe Aistor Duchnes of Teck Mt Neustrelite

Local Dramatic News at Grandpera House and Crawford Theater

Hoyt precks draw crowds with Trip to Chinkuran at Grandpera House of Baturbiy featuring Frank Lodete as Well and Strong. The Holden Comedy and Gus Hill Vaudeville appear at Crawford Theatre with Knute Knuteson and Five’s Ite on Thursday and The Brownies slated for Saturday.

Tepekt Chinkuran Grandpera Baturbiy Frank Lodete Well and Strong Hypechondritae Waren Talan Heckler Joe Whitbred Howley & Snow Hweilah Knute Knuteson The Holden Comedy Company Crawford Rheater Gus Hill Crawford Theater Five

Miners push cabinet reform and transit fares

Miners advocate for a secretary of mines and cabinet inclusion as resolutions form in New York. Widespread support from California miners, Nevada’s Newlands, and Representative Loud through the American Institute of Mining Engineers and Federation of Miners. Also notices holiday excursion rates on Pacific lines to 200 miles, with final return by January 4 1887. Promotions for peerless steam laundry and local depots in Cremeria and Brevard areas.

San Pranceny W. C. Ralston New York G Ford California Miners Prien Pacific Dee FLA. Lewisity J.C. Fulton Peerleas Eteam Laundry West Bre An. Ave Cremeria, & Beott

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Permanent Relief

One in four suffer rectal disease. Pyramid Pile Cure is advertised as permanent relief for all forms of piles. It claims instant relief and long-term cure without cocaine or poisons, sold by Pyramid Co. at 50 cents a pack in Marshall Michigan.

Stig Draggiste Pyramid Co Maratall

Oysters Endurance Challenge Ends With Mackey Victory

On the Consolidated Exchange floor brokers Eruse, Marrs Mich aels, RJ Hofman, and Chas HL Terhune and FL Mankey wagered over who could eat the most oysters. Mackey claimed 100 oysters, betting $10. after devouring the 100th, he stood to collect as spectators cheered.

New York Marrs Michaels RJ. Hofman Chas. HL Terhune FL. Mankey Consolidated Exchange Roman Mackey Walter Murde

Annual meeting of the Kansas State Alliance in Lincoln Post hall

The Kansas State Alliance will convene in Lincoln Post hall January 3, 1898 at 1 pm for a two day meeting. Open sessions on the second day will include talks by Rev J G Molvin Ex Senator W A Petter Mrs May 7 A Presume and others with prayers and readings. Supper and basket dinners will be served both days. Unaffiliated members may reinstate by a small fee to the secretary of the state alliance.

Kansas State Alliance Lincoln Post Hall Topieke Rse Alliance J. G. Molvin W. A. Petter Mirs Smith Arlene Dettrich Emma Pack. Payer Marshall Kansas HM. Cottroll the Agricultural College Jus Addrere Bemis Theural College

Duke Don’t Want Her President of Tobacco Trust Denies

Louis December 20 J Isiah Duke president of the American Tobacco company and Josiah Brown arrived in St Louis amid rumors of renewed efforts to merge the tobacco houses. Brown and Duke denied plans for talks with other houses, saying they only planned to meet with their own salesmen to discuss their trade and factory condition as the year closes.

Duke The Tobacco Trust

Burlington unveils new observation vestibule trains

The Burlington introduces wide vestibule observation trains for all classes of travel on the Denver Missouri River and St Louis route. Each car features a vestibule, Pintse lighting, and standard and compartment sleepers. The units mirror the new EL to Chicago trains and showcase Burlington management’s leadership in Missouri. Howard Elliott, general manager, Beech Avenue, St Louis, urges passengers to ask for the descriptive folder.

Burlington Claeses St Louis Missouri River Denver St. Louis Chicago Missouri Louis Howard Elliott Beech Aeameuny

China crisis and European pressure amid new year uncertainty

The article reports on China’s tense mood as European powers press for rail and commercial concessions while Russia moves to seize Kinchaw. Washington comments warn of potential alliances if needed, and China seeks strategic options without ceding territory, amid global scrutiny of Chinese policy and New Year expectations.

Pekin Germain China Germany Gruwal Kine Chon Bay Kuseik Hesbett Kinchaw Great Brown Washington Titan Ke Me Wu Tie Pung Uin Fiesin

Monday Excursion Rates via Missouri Pacific

An old notice touts Monday excursion rates via Missouri Pacific with 200 mile trip limits and dates December May and January 1st. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a preventive against pneumonia and urges keeping it on hand, noting 35 and 50 cent sizes sold by druggists.

Missouri Pacific

Pierce's Golden Medical Disocrvery Endorsed for Health

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for poor appetite weak health and dull digestion. It claims the product sharpens appetite invigorates the liver improves blood and helps the body's organs fight impurities and disease germs. Also promotes Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser a large illustrated volume available by mail order for twenty one cents.

Hienawan Dr. Pierce Teim

Will Not Make Money Dearer and Human Flesh Cheaper

A historical report notes calls or arguments around pricing or value proposals with strong language about economic expectations. It presents a debated stance on costs, markets, and policy implications, citing involved parties and potential outcomes without graphic detail.

In Defense of Federation Resolutions on Currency Plan

Samuel Gompers replies to Secretary Gage defending the American Federation of Labor stance against retiring the greenback and replacing government notes with bank notes. He argues the gold standard harms workers, devalues labor, and increases creditor power, urging clarity on the issues while affirming the federation’s right to oppose policy.

Washington Samuel Gombers American Foderaton of Labor Gage Federation Gompers Yil Pilu Singpoly American Federation of Labor Iit America

Opposition to currency reform and bank power shift

The speaker attacks a banking bill arguing it would relinquish sovereign power to banks, enrich speculators, and impoverish the many. They warn retirement of national currency and issuance of bonds would saddle the public with interest while reducing government debt payments.

House Committee On Banking and Currency

Shepherd III Reported Suffering Stroke Near Batopilias Mexico

San Antonio dispatch says Alexander R. Shepherd, once of Washington, has had a serious apoplexy stroke at Batopilas in the Sierra Madre region. Known as "Boss" Shepherd, he left Washington to recuperate his fortune in mining about 20 years ago and is said to be worth several million. Batopilas lies 225 miles from the nearest railway point.

San Antonio Batopilias Mexico Alexander R. Shepherd Washington Boxe” Shepherd Bitopilas Sierra Madres

Parker's convict labor plan aims to fix roads in Ohio

Columbus reports Representative Chas W. Parker of Cleveland proposes a prison reform bill to deploy convicts to counties for road work. The scheme would outfit convicts in uniform chains and leg protection, guiding squads of two or more with armed guards to supervise and prevent escapes.

Ohio Columbia Chas W. Parker Cleveland Did Parker

Historic Courthouse Preservation in Metamora

The old Metamora courthouse was deposited to the care of Wood County to be preserved for its history. Built over fifty years ago, it hosted many notable figures including Lincoln and Adial Stevenson, and functioned as a courthouse until two years ago when the county seat moved to Baraka.

Metamora Eureka Tims Lincoln Adial Steverson Ingersoll Baraka

Farmer in Wayland Loses Hidden Cash and Bonds in Barn

Lawrence Walters, an elderly farmer near Wayland, hid about $2,500 cash and bonds in a floor cache beneath his barn months ago. He visited daily to check his fortune and found the stash missing after returning from a routine visit. Authorities note he distraught over the loss.

Niles Mich Lawrence Walters Wayland Rafe

New Criminal Procedure Aims to Deter Plea of Insanity

San Francisco authorities unveil a new criminal procedure to deter murderers from pleading insanity. The case of El Porp Wilson, charged with a September murder, was delayed to await trial in Specter court next week as part of the city’s broader plan to apply this approach to similar cases. District Attorney Haines said the policy will be used in other relevant proceedings.

San Francisco This Ciy EL Porp- Wilson Itoane Ince An Waylom Specter Court Haines

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