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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1897

Page

8

Mrs Henry Endorsed by Woman's Free Silver League

The Woman's Free Silver League endorsed Mrs Henry for a police post after a meeting, though secretary Gracia Hart denied the endorsement came from the club. Mrs Henry spoke tearfully about fair treatment and the vote ended with eight to three backing her, amid divided club sentiment.

Woman's Free Silver League Henry Tilloteon Sten Cath Dr. Eldson Dot. Purbeck Br. Lou Mra Henry Tittntson Gracia Hurt Bird Mice Genfith

Preacher Uses Animals In Lesson At Cadillac Church

Cadillac Michigan February 14 Rev W W Gautman of the Methodist church preached on tobacco evils to illustrate consequences. He placed nicotine on two cat figures to show effects and the animals died quickly. He plans to burn cats with alcohol next Sunday and asks patrons at Palace Clothing Co for their books.

Michigan Cadillac Mich Ww. L. Gautman Mt Palace Clothing Co

Initiative and referendum in Kansas politics urged by Annie Diggs

Annie L. Diggs champions the initiative and referendum as essential to direct legislation. She argues constitutional changes would empower voters, restore popular will, and curb elite manipulation, linking the idea to Switzerland and examples in England and the United States.

Annie L. Diggy Kansas New Ireland United States Supreme Court Karmu Supreme Court Sol Butler Uuem Chigen Mhertis Barreya Rpublic Switzerland Sy Simple England United States

Kansas Promotes Initiative and Referendum for Popular Government

A defense of the initiative and referendum as better aligning lawmaking with the will of the people. Opponents are urged to support the amendment to empower voters rather than a few party-backed leaders, arguing it would elevate public study, remove partisan bias, and restore sovereignty to the citizenry. Kansas stands as a beacon for genuine popular government.

Our Republic Oll Court of Appeal Astow Republic Kansas

Turner Anniversary Ball Delights Topeka Turn Verein

The Thirty-first Topeka Turn Verein anniversary at Turner Garden drew Gov. Leedy Ed Little and notable locals. Gov Leedy danced with many guests, hubo German music and performances by Turner clubs and Arion singing society. The evening featured athletic displays, Indian club work, boxing, and a Strauss waltz as the crowd enjoyed late into the night.

Topeka Turner Garden Gov. Leedy Ed Little Jane Nye Mesvrs Altmeyer Woegin John Marshall John Sargent Arion Singing Society Mlso Turner Singing Society Germany von Dahlen Tom Anderson Modocs Sherman Rowles Steinberg Turner Society of Topeka Turner Hall

Denver's Fall Festival Plans and Silver Club Meetings

Local notes from Denver and Topeka detail the Festival of Mountain and Plain organizers revising committees and soliciting public input on parade features. Silver Club affiliates across Topeka are urged to register 6000 voters, with schedule listings for various clubs, and a testimonial promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm via a Woodstock man’s rheumatism relief. ads note tablet sizes.

Denver Pet Festval of Mountain and Plain W. X. Fvers Reat Byers Steet Wate Pencrat Vlan Aril Foul Bey Curtin Bok Hooper McNa— Fara Twombly C. I Wilson Anhiy Ks Metnteen John L. Patios Witter Hochewen John Wirook Ater Tirector Curtis Silver Topeka Tilver Ely Central Club Old Court House Kanrne

Sneaking Diseases and Dr Pierce’s Medical Discovery

A historical testimonial praises Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for “sneaking diseases” that undermine health and cause emaciation and weakness. The text exalts the product as a blood maker and flesh-builder, with patient testimonials and a solicitous offer for a 1,003 page medical advisor book free with stamps. It references the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.

Jacepeed A.W. Caynes Fikhart, Elkhart Co Los Angeles Gul Pierce Common Sense Suffalo

The Poet Sees McKinley in Canton Visit

Cleveland, February 11. Joaquin Miller, the sweet singer of the Sierra, returns from Canton with plans to write an intimate portrait of Major McKinley. He describes McKinley’s heart as visible through honest eyes and praises his private life and public leadership, while noting Miller’s intent to showcase California’s resources and magnify the new president to a London audience.

Gleveland Joaquin Miller Weddell Miller Canton Presidenteelcot McKinley Seny Major McKinsey Mauritiia Washington New Orleans Cleveland McKinney Mer Neal Alent Examiner California Ohlet Sierras London Victoria Mexico Ately FE Viricinn Oregon McKinley Sam Ormer Morning Star Milter Montaing Lenat Queen Victoria Vic

Iowa Senate defeats smothering of state investigations

Des Moines Feb 11 Senate rejected Carney backed measure 21 to 3 to smother state institutions probes. The plan to widen scope and send a report to the next legislature failed. sensational charges were hinted in debate. Trustees of state institutions receive allowances to travel from Chicago to attend board meetings in Iowa. The House committee on state officers wrapped up last evening. The House voted to table corporate debts for stockholders of private firms.

Des Moines Carney Senate Chicago Iowa House

Inauguration Trip With Discount Fare Offer

Promote travel to the inauguration via Vandalla Pennsylvania Short Line with low rates March 1 2 and 3 Ask Traveling Passenger Agent J T Poley Kansas City MO and address inquiries to W F Branner AGP Agt St Louis Bradshaw hand made burness ten dollars Ka

Vandalla Pennsylvania Washington J.T. Poley Kansas City W. F. Branner AGP Agt St. Louis

Lock For Jacksons Cell Advances In Prison Security

Cincinnati February 11 Jailer Joseph Wicehaus devised a non keyhole two aperture lock to secure the door after steel saws were slipped to Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling. The invention allows passage only through designated openings and from one key, reducing tampering. Alana Walling presented a three foot suspension bridge model to Mrs. Henry Schrader of Newport as thanks for hospitality, featuring wire, silk ribbons, moss, and a miniature balloon over the bridge.

Alana Walling Henry Schrader Newport

CIGARETTE KING SUED FOR DEFAMATION IN RICHMOND

Laura Dowden ex-housekeeper at Mayor Ginter’s residence sues Grace Arents and Major Ginter for 25000 for alleged defamation. The suit follows a string of pilfered silverware and marked money missing during holidays. Detectives cleared Dowden of the accusations.

Richmond Laura B. Dowden Lewis Ginter Liaw Yor O. Wendenburg Miks Grace Arents Major Ginter Maj. Ginter

Temperance Crusade Opens in Eureka to Curb Liquor Sales

Eureka aims at stopping intoxicating liquors as a temperance drive leads to charges against O. P. Richards and a change of venue to McLean county. Local teachers and prominent temperance supporters back the effort to end sales of drink.

Eureka O. P. Richards McLean County

Prof Brigg s Trip and Church Union Study

New York reports Professor Charles A Lirtaes of Union Theological Seminary will leave for Europe for a year long tour. He will visit Oxford travel through European cities and study church union and biblical literature. In Rome he may meet the pope to discuss a universal church and closer denomination ties. Montana legislature opposes woman suffrage in Helena.

New York Charles A. Lirtaes Union Theological Seminary Europe Oxford Briges Union of Churches Rome

Copper market surge drives global exports and mine activity

New York reports a boom in copper with massive export sales, including a 4 million pound wire sale to Germany. Demand fuels new mine prospecting in lake regions, plans to resume Iste Royal and rising output at Calumet and Hecla, as smelters favor foreign outlets for higher profits.

New York Germany England Iste Royal Calumet and Elects

Government to Curb Obscene Mail by Express Carriers

Washington reports the House passed a Senate bill to ban carriage of obscene literature and indecent material via express companies between states and territories. Offenders face fines up to 3500 dollars, imprisonment up to five years, or both, at court discretion.

Washington House Senate Ehether United States District of Columbia Bard

Record-breaking orders surge after rail pool collapse at Carnegie Steel

Pittsburg February 1 reports the rail pool breakdown triggers record buying with Carnegie Steel receiving telegrams and booking the largest single-day order volume in history. Rails quoted at 17.50 earlier, cut to 16.95 later, marking a five dollar drop from prior levels. Concurrently, a petition circulates in the First ward urging Thomas Page to run as an independent for councilman, with Skinner not seeking reelection, sparking broad interest in Page’s candidacy.

Pittsburg Carnegie Steel Company Yexterdas Edgar ‘Thompson Caravele Company Inter Thomas Page Sue Mien Petiion Page Corneliman Skinner Hier Mr. Page

Miller Park Chosen for Exposition Site Omaha

The Transmiss sippi and International exposition directors voted 28 to 22 to locate Miller Park four miles north of downtown Omaha as the exposition site. Also mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Beecham's pills in fragmented ad text.

Miller Park Omaha Transmississippi and International Exposition

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