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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1897

Page

2

Outlaw George Taylor Arrested on California Ranch

Hanford California police arrest George E Taylor on a ranch after sheriff Buckner identified him while he worked there. The Missouri outlaw had been linked to the Browning murder case involving the Storer family and the Meeks thefts. Convicted earlier, Taylor escaped jail and faced execution in Missouri.

Hanford Cal George BF. Paylor Munderer Jacobs Ranch Bucker Taylor George E Taylor Browning William P. Taylor George Taylor Vic O The Peoples Bank of Bill Taylor Gus Meels Meeks Lan Beas Deeks Nellie Meeks Carter Hve Wetlo Airae Hans Pendine George E. Taylor Caurrultien Hi Taylor Carrollton Kamsas

Author of Shore Acres Lectures at First Congregational KC

A report on James A Hearne, leading actor from the Shore Acres troupe, lecturing at the First Congregational Church in Kansas City. The talk, part of a series by Dr Henry Hopkins, drew the largest church audience yet, with Hearne arguing theatre is a social educator and should partner with the church to uplift society.

First Congregational Church KC. Karitas City Eyonine James A. Hearne Plywrieht Henry Hopkins Johns Horkine’ University Chad Hearne Poly Shere Acres Company Enid Hearne Wood

Bryan at Galveston Arrives in Texas for Delayed Visit

William J. Bryan, accompanied by ex-Governor Hoge and Speaker Markel, arrived in Galveston after a trip ending at 219 dollars. He was greeted by A tures crew, Caton station and WHA Learnly, with Congressmen Towne and Henry among others. He will visit Gov. Moody, then join ex-Governor Hoge for a duck hunt at Lake Surprise, before a public reception and lecture Wednesday night.

Galveston Tex Feo Wiliam J. Bryan Mone Dablel Bryan Tures Caton Towne Henry Nthers Gol W. L. Moody Hoge Markel Cal Moody Lanke Surprise

Inspecting Pupils Daily Health Examinations Planned

A New York committee from the board of education and the board of health held a conference to discuss rules and methods for medical examinations of schoolchildren. Inspectors would examine primary school children each morning for contagion symptoms and report findings.

New York Bomnt of Education Wilson Board of Health Board of Heelth

Miss Cousins Improves After Critical Stage

Miss Cousins, who arrived two weeks ago from Excelsior Springs, Missouri for medical treatment, passed the critical stage and is reported improving at a private chest clinic on Chestnut Street. She remains unable to receive visitors, though hospital officials say she is doing well.

T. Louis Mies Pavehe Cousins Louis Excelsior Springs Mreilica Trynimunt Chestnut Street

How a bounty works German sugar cheaper in America

Workington Feb 1 United States Consul General De Kay summarizes the dangers of extreme subsidies in sugar production. He notes German sugar costs high while American and British prices stay low, causing overproduction and factory expansion. He cites rising beet sugar in the Catled States and warns of broader trade impacts and finance driving industrial surpluses in Germany.

America Germany Workington United States de Kay Fréland Prodita Cuba Spain Genera Sa Gwin Tiuerness Ventures Ministry of Finghee

Two Poisons Clash in Vaccination Diphtheria Case

In Oakland a doctor reports treating several children with fever after vaccination who then developed diphtheria but recovered quickly. Dr Woolsey suggests vaccines may counteract diphtheria toxins, noting a possible antagonism between diseases and vaccines. He remains cautious about practical value but calls it a scientifically interesting idea.

Oakland Cal Woolsey

Orinoco Colony expedition to Venezuela planned

St Louis February 1 A representative of Donald Grant of Faribault Minnesota promoter of the Orinoco company says a syndicate owning 14 900 000 acres along the Orinoco river plans to send 100 men and 20 cars of goods to Venezuela for a large expedition from Santa Catalina It will involve over 190 Americans mainly wealthy men seeking wealth and new trade between the United States and South America Goods loaded for the voyage will fill about 29 cars to the port of New Orleans.

St. Louis Donald Grant Faribault, Minn Orinoco Company Orinoos River Santa Catalina Venezuela St Lowis Venesuely United States South America Rowde New On

Heartless landlords in New York evictions amid storm

New York on February 1 sees thousands of unemployed shovel snow with some employers hiring 300 men only to be overwhelmed by about 2000. Sixty nine rent related evictions amid snow blocks as families lose belongings. Civil authorities limit eviction hearings on stormy days. Also Alabama dispensary bill passes senate with exemptions. health system reform notes. Dr Samuel Armor dies abroad after service in Africa. a swing imam with bright future described.

New York Civil Zustics Gallfrate

Thee fest ou curse came and te HE 3. W. Phillips ad

Fragmentary OCR text shows a line with an address 012 W. Eighth Avenue and an advertisement for Peerless Laundry at 112 and 114 West. The readable snippet hints at promotional language about quality and cost in a local laundry business.

W. Phillips West Sth

Gage Sets Out Sharp On Currency Reform

Lyman J. Gage, new secretary of the treasury, declares greenbacks and silver must be retired and bank notes reformed. He criticizes silver certificates as dangerous and argues for a central redeemable note system. cites heavy silver stock and Sherman act purchases as obstacles to stable money. An Associated Press correspondent notes Gage’s busy morning with letters and his refusal to detail views further at this time.

New York Chicago Lyman J. Gage the Treasury Treasury National Bank Act United States Ote National Commission Gage Kien

Patroling Chinatown Amid Heightened San Francisco Tension

San Francisco reports a surge in Chinatown patrols after a lawless outburst. Officials aim to curb venders and vagrants as Chinese residents fear mobs, with tensions rising during the Chinese New Year festivities. Police warn of potential violence as tongs and highbinders are targeted.

San Francisco Chinatown Wil Little Pete Big Jim Pete Tang Oriental

Greeley Potato Market Sways With Exchange Meeting

The Northern Colorado Product Exchange held in the courthouse drew 200 to 300 members as they discussed a permanent marketing organization independent of dealers. They reported good exchange functioning and debated warehouses while noting reduced marketable stock and attempts by competitors to mislabel shipments, influencing price trends.

Co-operative Greeley, Peb Colorado Exchime Court House Greeley Belt Tin Acropolous New York New

Mammoth Reservoir Dam Plans Near Fort Seldon

Advices from Las Cruces report President Edgerton of a Scotch syndicate planning a Rio Grande dam near Port Seldon. Atchison Topeka Santa Fe may add a spur line and cement supply for the project. Estimated cost two million dollars covers 2,000 acres of land between Fort Seldon and Rio Pas.

Fort Seldon Santa Fe N.M Advican Las Cruces Evgerton Scotch Rio Grange Port Sidon Goaden Topeka & Santa Fe Tito Grande Valley Fort Seiden Ri Pas Edgerton Titia Ecelish Intin Ili

Chicago Charities Plans With Boston Philanthropist

Boston millionaire philanthropist Robert Trest Paine arrives in Chicago to enlist residents in organized charity. He will lead lectures and social events over four days to address present emergencies and foster permanent city agency support for the poor. In Willamsport Pa a 10-year-old boy died from convulsions after fright caused by a prank at his home. Palace Clothing Co offers free examinations to customers.

Chicago Fen Robert Trest Paine Boston Thie City Teks Viet Mr. Paine Willamsport Waner Willian Muncy Walter

Apes England Patterned After Warwick Castle Ball

New York report details Mrs. Bradley Martin planned bar masque modeled after Lady Warwick s event at Warwick Castle. Seventy five Louis XV outfits and fifteen Marie Antoinettes entered with many notables including Mr Rhineander as Louis XV. Hyphen controversy noted over Bradley Martin name spelling.

New York Rainsford Bradley Martin Louis XV Louis France Tiadhey Martin England Warwick Irouk Wales Warwick Castle Fhinelander-Rhineander Bradley-Martin

Queen Lil Poses For Studio Portrait In Washington

A crowd watches as Ex Queen Lil rides a cab to a Shoreham area studio. Attendants carry a trunk and calico bundle, then enter with a Boston business associate. Inside, Queen Lil dons a purple robe and crown jewels to sit for a photograph amid local bustle.

Washington Wep Lil Shoreham Wall Boys Seventeenth Street Queen Lil Boston Hawaii

Never Liked The Treaty As British Press Fears Senate

London February 1 The afternoon newspapers express disappointment at the arbitration treaty and opposition in Westminster. The Pall Mall Gazette says the committee avoids bold opinion and withholds approval, deeming the treaty worthless. The Globe calls the treaty meaningless and urges the Senate to refuse ratification, noting few tears would be shed.

London United States Senate Pall Matt Gazette The Globe

Counterfeit Piper M cent Bill Tied to Old Land Office Find

Records at the United States land office reveal a 1878 letter from the land commissioner to ex-Congressman Harrison Kelley. A Piper M cent bill attached to the document was identified as counterfeit by Receiver Hitt, described as a lever-piece that could not be distinguished from a genuine bill by ordinary people.

United States Land Office Ixtila United States Land Commissioner Harrison Kelley Land Office Hitt

Gage Denies Rumor About Tax Reform Views

Chicago reform prospects falter as J Gage secretary of the treasury designate denies a New York report claiming he is a single tax advocate. He states there is no foundation for the report and nothing he has said or written supports it.

J. Gage

200 Hounds In Chase Fox Hunt In Pennsylvania

Mammoth fox hunt unfolds near Phoenixville with 200 hounds released after a lone fox. Frank Rhoades leads, crowd cheers as the fox escapes toward the Chafistown hills and Pikelands, finally stopping near the Seven Stars hotel after a wide chase.

Pennsylvania Phoenixville Frank Rhoades Wall Mr. Etheades Asl the Fox Barrow Grand Stand Theox Chafistown Pikelands Seven Stars

Wages Rise in Japan to Ease Labor Tensions

Washington reports that rising wages in Japan lessen fears of cheap Japanese labor undermining American workers. Consul Connelly cites wage increases from yen per day in farming and crafts to higher rates in weaving tailoring smithing and other trades, influencing cotton textile labor demand and mill competition.

Washington Japan United States Connelly Niaga State Department Pepermarers Ashermes Apwar Kketa

The Castles Return to San Francisco

San Francisco residents Mr and Mrs Castle arrived yesterday on the Overland train from Philadelphia. They were met at the Oakland pier by Arthur Castle and driven to the Martinet hotel. Mrs Castle, exhausted after several surgeries in Philadelphia, will need time to recover. The couple plans to settle permanently in the city.

San Francisco Reo BL Castle Philadelphia Oakland Pier Arthur Castle Martinet Hotel Arthur Castle Castie

Revival Foresaw If Extra Session Passes Tariff

Chauncey M. Depew warned from New York that hard times lie ahead until Congress holds an extra session to draft a business like tariff. He likened the crisis to war and urged Congress to act boldly to avert a nationwide revival in all sectors by next fall if duties are enacted.

Depew New York Chauncey M. Depew Cymeress

Returns to Costa Rica for mining venture trip

Pooren sere uue marine for To geka heads to Costa Rica in a few days to work for the Poile Vist Mining company. Prof. Prastklin from State University joins as assayer and chemist. Ed Sass will bring a US carriage and three mule backs to accompany him. Mr. Fouteh, known in the city and state, travels as an agent of the Accounting Trat company and will return to pursue Costa Rican investments.

Pooren Sere Uue Marine Togeka Costa Rica Central America Poile Vist Mining Company Prof. Prastklin The State University Ed Sass United States el Dorado Republican Fouteh

Bryan finishes Texas lecture tour in San Antonio

William Jennings Bryan closed his Texas lecture series Saturday night in San Antonio before about 25 000 people. He announced this lecture was the last under the present management with no future plans yet. He planned to attend Chambers County and go duck hunting with a party chaperoned by former Governor Home.

Texas San Antonio Austin Tex Bryan Bam Antonio Chambers County Hall

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