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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1898
Page
2
The readable fragments discuss medical discussions and prescriptions involving Dr. Charcet and related services. It mentions a Krete- Te MOC Boron case and a hospital or hotel setting. References to characters and years are incomplete, with many garbled phrases.
Washtown Jan 14 A statement from the navy department reveals the huge cost of maintaining ships in active service. About 8 million was required last year for pay, repairs, and operation of vessels. the battleship and armored ships were among the costliest. The report lists specific ships and figures, noting the New York, Minnesota, Olympia, and Minneapolis among major expenditures, with salaries and provisions also included. The article shifts to a Metropolitan Opera production and then to consumer ads and patent medicine promotions.
In Chicago Bryan hailed Andrew Jackson as a patron saint of democracy at a Tremont House banquet. He attacked the gold standard and bi metallism as key to wage cuts, citing January wage reductions in Lewiston and Auburn. He warned that Republicans support gold and threaten workers by empowering banks and moneyed interests.
A long excerpt discusses miners and factory workers, wage disputes, and calls for ballot remedies. It references the Aztec sacrifices and the gold standard, noting political shifts after Chicago platform support. It urges organization, funds, and election vigilance to protect ballots and advance monetary reform and equal rights.
New York January 10 ex mayor Willa Grace is recovering at home after a three week confinement in custody due to health issues. Dr Edward J Keyes performed an operation on the upper right thigh to remove two inches of a tendon. Grace is noted to be improving gradually after anesthesia and initial shock.
Washington January report notes ex Representative Mark Brower of Michigan has been offered a seat on the civil service commission. Friends expect his acceptance as part of a presidential selection. Brower was a McKinley ally in Congress and a delegate-at-large at the St. Louis convention on a McKinley and gold standard platform.
Miss Bernice Cheatham, a ten year old of 19 Goodfellow avenue St Louis, sat by a grate when her head caught fire. She rushed to an adjacent room where Mr Mabry smothered the flames. A doctor found scalp burns and heat damaged two celluloid combs worn by the girl.
Pittsburg dispatch reports a dust explosion in Shaft No 5 of the Mount Carmel Coal Company mine near Chicopee. At least five men died, with two escapees. 200 miners usually work there. Names listed include Potong, Anton Weimberger, Anton Gerwitz, Gasperi Baistolio. several foreigners and Germans among the dead. Rescue efforts hampered by afterdamp and debris.
Sioux Falls South Dakota January 11 Superintendent Sherrard arrives home from the Cheyenne reservation with a year old white girl held among Indians since the massacre era She grew up among the Indians knows nothing of her parents An Indian identified the girl and led to her rescue The case ties to General Custer and Crazy Horse era and the Little Big Horn fight in Montana Sources note Indian movements into British territory after the Custer massacre and killings by the Sioux group though details are fragmentary
Readable fragments mention injuries and places such as va and Phare, with unclear reference to epee and coffes. Limited coherent facts prevent a definite event or identities. The item appears damaged and requires full text to summarize reliably.
The United States reports progress in tea imports from Japan and Formosa. Abercrombie at Nanak notes Formosan teas show reduced dust and broken leaf since new regulations, though some firms continue minor adulteration before sieves reach Chinese firms. Officials say government steps support private exporter efforts to improve quality.
St Paul report says Igna tes Donnelly’s children oppose his plan to wed Marian Hanson, a Norwegian typewriter and menographier. The family argues she lacks education, standing, and years to be a suitable wife for the elderly father, though she offers to help the family’s poverty. Dr Donnelly notes their opinion, but the engagement proceeds despite objections.
Joliet's Colonel John Lambert, a longtime benefactor, donates 7000 to the public library and 1600 to each of Joliet’s Silver Cross and St. Joseph hospitals. On Christmas day he presented Ita public library with 5005 and again gave equal sums to the two hospitals as a New Year gesture. He is a well known New York matron and veteran, having served at the close of the war.
Washington reports that Dr. Sheldon Jackson and Army Lt. Devore, sent to Norway to obtain reindeer for the Kiondike, face a flood of horned deer offered by locals. Shipping reindeer in freight cars after arrival will be hindered by long drenching antlers, so war department orders dehorning before transport.
Middletown reports Mrs Mabel Brierly, a motorwoman, dismissed by Superintendent Urban after her husband Charles Brierly attempted to lure her home. Officials cited lack of coolness and unwanted notoriety as reasons, stating no more motorwomen will be tried.
At Princeton University the grill room of the Old Time Inn reopened for classmen and graduates. By 9 pm many patrons were present and by midnight the room was lively. Faculty and trustees had ordered vigilance, but enforcement has historically waned, and past efforts failed after two months.
A trust deed for 50000 was filed in Colorado Springs to secure two promissory notes from Manitou Mansions Company of Manites owner of the Mansions hotel and Valeside estate. The notes to two English residents are signed by William A. Bell president and Tom El Lonetram. Mortgage due in five years.
The Salvation Army in Winfield has opened a food and shelter facility with showers and a bath room equipped with hot and cold water. A hot air chamber heated by a furnace will be used to warm sleepers, and disinfected clean night clothes will be supplied as needed to those staying there.
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