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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1897

Page

2

Art at Sing Sing Brings Convicts to Free Hand Drawing

New York feb 6 Sing Sing prison opened art programs for inmates with hand drawing and sculpture after 1300 prisoners total, 700 seeking work, exercise and relief from monotony. About 400 used prison work, others practiced freehand drawing under an architect teacher, with aims to advance some to sculpture and decorative arts. A local debate arose on religious figures and science as participants discussed Dr Abbott and Jonah.

New York Sing Sing Ehu Otter Ul Huure Evita Én Gees Acher Peagle Ioney Gandins Stag Fear Seara Tom Ivy Wert Thrush Romindee Craven Doini Inodiie Mtr

May Be Church War Over Abbott Brooklyn Sermons

New York reports Dr Lyman Abbott’s Ply mouth church sermons in Brooklyn favor higher criticism. He questions Proverbs humor and parts of John and Jonah story, prompting anticipated clashes with Union Theological Seminary and local clergy. Presbyterians and Methodists debate his views during gathered discussions.

New York Lyman Abbott Plymouth Church Brooklyn Jounal Arlexs Union ‘Theological Seminary Presbyterian Church Conartentional Association Abbott Froverba Methodist Preachers’ Association of Brooklen Dr. Abbott John Wesley Williams

No Important Change as Factories Start More Than Stop

New York February 6 R G Don Co report general business steady with a rising number of manufacturing establishments starting up, especially in wool and iron and steel sectors. Cotton mills run reduced hours but overall output and wages hold. Prices rise for Bessemer steel and gray forge, with some demand improving for heavy goods. Wheat and grain exports show mixed results, while failures rise in the United States and Canada.

Batys Jamaica Dr Abott Willams Dr. Abbott Dr. Abatt Robert G. Ingersoll Madison Avenue Jonah Legret Nineveh Job Alsbutt Jack Lone Wee Aibatt Labeh Whureh Col Serail Talmagee Religien Genesis Joghua Taeersall St Thomas Homan Catholle Echureh Samshody New York R. G. Don & Co Northern Pacific Oregon Pall River Bessemer Pittsburg Bruland Scotchworks Burs Philadelphia United Tes Canada Ames Wach Boston United States

Many Spindles Idle Print Cloth Mills Curtail Output

Fall River Massachusetts reports a curtailment plan for print cloth mills. A total of 8,500,000 spindles are signed to the agreement with only one mill in the city not yet signed. Mills will shut down every Thursday night for thirteen weeks unless market improves, allowing a return to previous schedules earlier if conditions change.

Fall River Mass

Band of Mountain Sheep Driven to Lowlands for Feed

Laramie Wyoming February 6 The Piskhampton stage driver reported sighting a band of mountain sheep on the plains near Jeil mountain about 25 miles west of the city The animals appear the first seen on low ground in years likely driven down by heavy snow and a cold snap Deer are also moving onto the plains possibly from the same cause

Laramie Wyo Col. Stage Teparis Jeli Mountain

Steer Head for McKinley Presented by Texas Wealthy Stockman

Victoria Texas February 6 D M O Connor a wealthy stockman and true Republican sent the head and horns of a steer to San Antonio to be polished and prepared for presentation to President elect McKinley Also noted is a horn chair presented to President Harrison In Washington the Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button mending and sewing services.

McKinley Victoria Tex D. M_ O'Connour Sann_Antonio O'Conner Harrison Washington

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Permanent Relief

Readers warned that piles can be more serious than colds and worsen without provocation. Pyramid Pile Cure is advertised as a painless, inexpensive remedy made from vegetables, claiming instant relief and complete cure for all forms, avoiding surgery. It is sold by Pyramid Drug Company of Albion, Michigan, at 50 cents a package with a treatment guide and testimonials.

Pyramid Drug Company Altron Mick

Sugar Trust Expands Into Coffee Business Says Havemeyer

New York February hearing reveals Havemeyer admitting control of national refined sugar output and prices. He argues concentration lowers consumer costs while noting past 95 percent control. Arbuckle and Harvie cited in probes as potential threats or influence. Adjournment set for next morning.

New York Lexow Sugar Trust Havemeyer Senator Lexow Mr. Havemeyer United States Supreme Court Missouri Spreck Spreckels Hin Him & Cour Arbuckle Company Mollenhauer Cancermé Arbuckle John Arbuckle Sular American Refining Company Mr. Arbuckle James N. Harvie Howard Lowell M. Palmer American Sugar Refining Company Havemeyers Arbuckles H. O. Havemeyer Palmer Mr. Hargle Hop

National Bank at Great Palis Suspends After Cashier Theft

Great Falls Montana December reports the North Western National Bank at Great Palis suspended operations following a defalcation by cashier Benton Hatcher. Directors say the missing funds total about 180000 with efforts by authorities and reforms underway. The bank’s stock was offered for sale as directors seek to salvage the institution.

National Bank Great Palis Mont Great Falls Pele Chiles Benton Hatcher Lou C. Phelpa Hunteber i Commu Bros Tor Sald Axgetive Busines Puromasel Wsney Ware Hatcher Dred T Poston Decebor Amyl Frien Globe National Basin de Tally & Revie

Learn Spanish Daunting Claim Bespeaks Patent Remedy

An OCR fragment touts a purported language program for learning Spanish and recommends consulting Charles Beechnam’s pills for constipation. The text uses odd spellings and unclear names, with no verifiable publication details or coherent claims.

Bay Span Charles Tee Beecham

Bitter election promises haunt St Louis mill workers

The Post Dispatch recounts how Niedringhaus mill owners used campaigns to promise reopened sheet mills and higher wages after McKinley’s victory, but actual output remained volatile. Workers faced repeated shutdowns and wage cuts, with a 20 percent reduction ultimatum and years of lowered pay across tin and sheet mills amid rising hunger and uncertainty.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Levis Xera Senna Eas Niedringhauses McKinley Amalgamated Association Sutter Howses Neldringhaus

Tomblin Case Argued In Supreme Court

The State v Mr. B Tomblin, a member of the state Board of Investigation, was argued in the supreme court after an appeal from Sherman county district court. Tomblin was found guilty of knowingly receiving deposits in the bank he owned and cashiered, while insolvent, and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary and a $2000 fine. The court took the case under advisement.

Goodland B. Tomfin State Board of Litigation Supreme Court District Court Sherman County Tomblin

Gun boats go to Crete amid foreign consuls flee

Dispatches from Crete describe rising turmoil around Akrostr and Canea as Italian and French gun boats attempt to halt fighting. Troops defend Christian villages while many civilians and refugees flee by sea. Foreign consuls evacuate, ships burn, and measures to protect telegraph offices and schools are reported, with two men of war ordered to Crete. Foreign ministers urge evacuation routes and asylum for affected nationals.

Crete Taland Athens Mussilmant Akrostr Vallo Foreign Communate | EA Eet Arone Levides Selimine Imiest Canea Crecian Mileo

Topeka Rail Schedules and Local Notices

Santa Fe Route Limited departs Topeka on Thursdays and Sundays at 11 32 a m with vestibuled Pullman palace sleepers and dining car. California Express runs daily at 4 25 pm with Pullman palace and tourist sleepers. Homeseekers excursion dates February 16 March 2 and 16. For details contact Gran Cromwell Jef fers North Topeka or office at 5th street. W C Garvey agent J Black G P A Topeka. Also advices on coal pricing and DeWitt Little Early Risers remedy mention in brief. The Coming Woman tickets available at Kellams and Bretu.

Limited Topeka California Express Fifth Street Gran Cromwell & Jeffers Por North Topeka

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