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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1897
Page
1
Amid 1866 style labor unrest, workers face wage cuts and talk of strike as meetings, protests, and forecasts of widespread economic hardship unfold. The article details unions, political reactions, and anticipated actions across New England with crowded gatherings and calls to unite against wage reductions.
The report notes government and global expenditures totaling over 30 million. It highlights relief measures, institutional responses, and the broad financial commitment to famine relief, detailing approximate allocations and questions about long term renewal and effectiveness.
A quiet wedding supper at the Throop House featured Probate Judge Dolman and Sheriff Lucas among guests, with secrecy sworn and the ceremony conducted quietly. Bride Alice Spane of Ta Sunts and groom Mattingly of Harrison Street attended, while City Marshal Mixon searched for the sheriff as plans unfolded. The narrative, filled with mis spelled names and fragmented details, sketches a wedding disrupted by unexpected police involvement and a late return to Topeka.
Pittsburg reports the heaviest snowstorm of the year blanketing western Pennsylvania with about ten inches of snow. Rail traffic has mostly avoided major delays while traction lines suffer, telegraph and electric wires are down citywide, causing several incidents though no fatalities are confirmed.
A local talent show at Cedar Point hall ended with injuries after the flooring broke under performers. About 30 people were scratched or bruised, with one man reportedly having broken ribs and another sustaining large injuries. No names are provided in the report.
Reports describe Tolumbes and O Dee leading opposition to Senator Hanna with workers at Great Southern and Chittenton hotels and to other state institutions. The contest draws attention to Gov Bughnell and a growing critique of campaign strategy under Mr Kurta.
A Brown University graduate living in Topeka visits President Andrews and argues that East Coast pride misstates regional origins. Andrews counters, praising Americans as capable and in step with global advances, while noting disagreement over intellectual progress and urging pride in Ruane.
This morning on Morgan Street Morris Muster and Victor Goldstein seized Mr Smith by the arms and tried to force him to water the store and buy. Smith drew a revolver and fired five times. Muster was fatally wounded and died at the scene. Goldstein’s arm was punctured by a bullet and Smith was taken to hospital.
The city closes the year with the lowest death rate among large U.S. cities, recording fewer deaths per 1000 residents than any year since 200,000 inhabitants. The mortality rate stands under 14 per 1000 people.
The Chicago Board of Trade witnesses the close of the largest wheat deal. About 8.5 million bushels of contract grade wheat were delivered to Leiter as December contracts near completion. May prices rise while December closes without quotes, and Leiter signals plans to exit the grain business after shifting millions more bushels.
Reports indicate total wheat deliveries today and for December amount to about 172000 bushels with grade 2 040 000 bushels contracted at Bam Hewsco. The forecast covers wheat delivery projections and related contract figures.
Paris reports M Roume prepares a mission to China amid Asian crisis while a German cruiser Kalrverin Augusta visits Klab Chew bey. Colorado's year gold output reaches about 22.0 million dollars, silver value around 12.9 million, copper about 1.0 million.
Directors of the Mint report substantial evidence of rising gold output across regions. USA 1846 production cited at 50 million. 1857 estimate near 61.6 million, up 8.1 million. Africa 44.406 million. Australia 45.2 million to 51 million. Mexico 8.211 million to 20 million. Dominion of Canada 3.5 million. Britain 7.5 million. Russia 21.09 million. US forecast not to fall, with California leading, other states flat.
President Horace Burt formally assumes control of the Union Pacific head office in Omaha on December 11. He moves to stay and will direct the new office immediately while receivership continues. Burt notes no changes in the office family and a later trip aboard private car 110 with Mink and Dickinson for main line inspection.
Nashville Dre reports a 1-A telephone miss from Lebanon two miles east of town. The business houses have already suffered fire damage and more on the way. The public square will be destroyed. Local meteorological estimates peg damage at 100:00. A large gale is racing. AMS has requested a city response, and a special train will depart with a machine and supply company.
The congressional committee on military affairs arrived late from Vicksburg and will return to Washington to report on land purchase for a national park near Vicksburg. Chairman Hull says the committee favors a plan including the site of the Vicksburg siege operations.
Warden Landis denies the board bought mining coil machinery calling it unnecessary. He notes the mine plans included iron man devices and that fleet nets will be extinguished by new equipment. A friend’s praise of Chamberlain’s products is cited as the owner’s personal purchase and enthusiasm. See sale details for the drug remedy referenced.
Dr E Benjamin Andrews president of Brown University discusses looming political reform amid social and industrial inequality. He cites distrust nationwide, cites reliance on New York banks and London influence as central to current unrest and outlines uncertain paths to a future government.
Dr Andrews addresses teachers at Grand Opera House outlining compulsory public school attendance from a young age, universal kindergarten, and practical training. He critiques Mill’s colonization plan without government coercion and emphasizes education as the reform cornerstone to regenerate society.
A thinker argues to remove politics from school boards and advance moral training, universal kindergarten, compulsory attendance, better teachers, and aesthetic classroom improvements. He envisions heated architecture, art filled interiors, playgrounds, conservatories, and daily lunches to boost health and learning, predicting economic and social benefits but cites apathy as the barrier.
A mutilated beady of General Sir Henry Havetock Amunit was found at Fort Al and announced dead as forces under Pashawur prepare to convert the area.
A letter from a major Udument source notes about 10 000 insurgents dead in western Cuba and urges sending 50 physicians with medicines and vaccines to the island. It warns of widespread famine affecting over 500 000 people, mainly women and children, and fears smallpox and other diseases unless relief is delivered.
The Independence Teieg reports a Belgian agent in Guma Cony Free Stat was sentenced to two years for torturing a woman in Ube Arowinu district. He bound the victim with honey and sugar and smeared her, leading to her death after three days of alleged mistreatment.
Massachusetts silver leader George Fred Within is coming to Denver for a public reception and banquet. The Arapahoe Democratic Society plans extensive events with a reception after his speech at the Brown Palace Hotel. The morning features a tour of the city and continued gatherings.
Kansas delegation in Congress weighs a proposed measure to create another federal district. Harris and Maker favor the plan. Broderick supports. Stimpson, Peters, McCormick, and Vincent show mixed or hesitant replies. Letters from Harris, Simpson, and Broderick outline positions, citing potential judges, costs, and state needs.
In Linden, Indiana, Gren Stingler, a prominent citizen, unintentionally killed his elderly father after starting to leave the house with a weapon that discharged during a struggle near the doorway. Sheriff Amon Besner of Charleston arrived to assist in the investigation and to take Dubin Heath into custody on burglary charges.
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