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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1898

Page

5

State House Events Chronicle Turbulent Pardons and Appointments

Disjointed reports from the Nebraska Independent detail pardons and legal actions in the state house. Highlights include discharge of a Hutchings Populist clerk, the pardon recommendation for John McCarty, and disputes over state officials salaries and commissions. The piece notes ongoing investigations, insanity pleas, and impending vacancies, with references to Governor Leedy, J W Soba ston, and the livestock commission.

State Board of Pardons John McCarty Chler Justic Doster Taylor Ridate McCarty Fit, Gross

Turbulent Campaign Notes and School Dispute in Surener County

Republican sheriff candidate faces disputed district school relations in Surener County Bohemian settlement patrons oppose the teacher prompting absences and district tensions. State Superintendent Stryker is urged to resolve conflicts as officials eye public addresses and Arctic expedition mentions intersect politics.

Stryker Feacher Surener County Bohemian Settlement Asid Carcel Ris Patel

Chilean government to build trans-Andean railway

A private cablegram from New York reports Chile has decided to undertake the construction of the projected trans Andean railway. Weather notes indicate partly cloudy skies in Kansas with rain in the southeast and northerly winds.

New York Chicago Jan Kansas Jane

Dingley Replies To Rude Remarks On Cotton Wages

Washington January 21 In the House Mr Dingley Rep Me replied to rude remarks during debate on cotton industry wage reductions He argued recovery is slow but wages rose in all but cotton and that a 30 percent drop in cotton prices over three months followed a surge in supply He criticized southern competition long hours and low wages and warned of constitutional amendments to equalize hours He noted tariff focus and said customs receipts at 850000 would quiet critics

Washington Dingley Rep New England Congress

Secretary Gorge Rehearing Delayed by Illness in Banking Panel

Washington January 21 Secretary Gorge III did not proceed with a hearing before the House committee on banking and currency owing to a cold and hoarseness. Secretary Fairchild continued discussion on currency features as General Walker of the Gimetallic association attended with Representative Hartian and other silver leaders.

Washington Gorge House Committee On Banking and Currency Fairchild Walker The Gimetallic Association Hartian

Lumber fleet reaches Gelder Gate amid Alaskan trade surge

In the last 48 hours seventeen vessels carrying over four million feet of lumber passed through Gelder Gate. The surge is driven by unprecedented demand for tonnage to engage in the Alaskan trade, easing the lumber shortage but signaling tighter carrier availability.

Gelder Gate

Debates on socialism in Reichstag and Germany

Jan Bertin reports the Home Office estimates fueling a Reichstag debate over socialism. Count Posadowsky, interior minister, argues socialism cannot prevail in Germany due to entrenched monarchy and dynasty sentiments. He warns the bourgeoisie religiously influenced faction may oppose socialist force.

Bertin Home Office Reichstag Count Posadowsky Germany

An Eloquent Description of Farmers Methods

Governor Lerdy lauds Kansas agricultural progress over 25 years driven by machinery. He contrasts older tillage with modern equipment, noting labor saving, higher productivity, and a more informed farming class embracing innovations to boost output and rural life.

Kansas Lerdy Marian Stanty Thom Watts Rian Rome Karsas Turin

Nervous Insanity and Kidney Remedies Rise to Notice

The article extols a kidney nerve link and promotes Morrow's Kidneyids as a cure for nervous disorders and kidney drainage. It credits Gue idolin Morrow, a Springweld chemist, and notes Herb Medicine Co of Springfield Ohio as the seller with nationwide availability and mail order pricing.

Morrow Gue Idolin Morrow Springweld Ohio United States Kidnealds Herb Medicine Co Springfield Ohto United Seattle

Predictions of the future and social changes in Kansas

The fragment argues against predicting progress and notes how unlikely past foresight seemed. It imagines future farming, communication, and delivery advances and claims Kansas would lead in adoption, despite skepticism about such foresight.

Snapshot City Notes and Officials In Transit

A compilation of local items from Mulvane West Thursday news includes election officials, court matters, and town updates. Updates mention 328 registered voters, additions to residences, school attendance, and civic roles in Topeka and surrounding areas.

Lafayettes Apron Now in Possession in Rome Ga

Dr E G Freeman of Rome shows an antique Masonic apron with signs symbols and gold fringe. The relic links to 1836 when Colonel Robert Freeman met General Lafayette in Raleigh North Carolina and Lafayette gave the apron as a memento of their friendship.

Rome E.G. Freeman Robert Freeman Raleigh N.C Lafayette Mace Freeman Mason

Physicians of Paterson Form Doctoral Drug Store

Physicians of Paterson New Jersey unite to defeat patent medicines. They plan a doctors owned drug store where prescriptions will be filled only at the physicians own outlet, removing reliance on outside druggists and pharmacies. Financial support from leading physicians signals strong backing for the new venture.

Paterson N. J New York

Wales Pawned His Watch King to Be Cash for Hotel Bill

London is dated report about the Prince of Wales anecdote from Lite of the Prince of Wales. It states the future king pawned his watch with his equerry when in Sedan with General Tersdale to settle a hotel bill. A loan from a bank or jeweler was secured to cover the amount.

Wales England London Prince of Wales Sedan Tersdale Hearestmont de Plete

Virginia Cave Unearthed With Glistering Formations

A Monroe County Virginia cave on a Holt farm was explored by a group of reliable gentlemen. The entrance was a small man hole, expanding to standable space after 10 to 15 yards. Five miles of passage were traversed with countless rooms of stalactites and stalagmites, some forming odd shapes including a palace car. The party deemed it among America’s largest caves.

Parkersburg W. Va Dudge Holt Monroe County Virginia Kentucky America

Miss Crane to Attend Arlington Ball in Hot Springs

Wet Springs January 21 Miss Charlotte Crane the actress who endured a humiliating Charleston episode will not be given a reception or ball at the Arlington hotel tonight. Manager Hay will host the event with dinner for Hot Springs society. Lieutenant Defrees and Major Allen naval officers, current guests of the army and navy hospital, helped organize the affair. Eureka Springs promotional notes follow with resort appeal and travel details. There is a concert at Central Congregational church Friday night for the benefit of the kinderfarten with 20 cent admission.

Eee Mulvane West Chi Charitiea Igen Hagan Albert Mopkins District ‘Sons Jury Ls. A. Evans Bandas City Andrew Scott Jackson Street Quinton & Quinton United Linton Hae Ahat Sterne Wade Watts Club Bt Polean Tom Doran Wallis Gelis Paul Morton Santi Fe Topeka Denver Mia EL Curt Munroe Street ALF United Tes Guthrie William Knappenberger Jewell City Cenral of Tepeats State Normal School Emporia Leaky Albert Watkine Waters & Waters Topeka Railwey T. J. Anderson M.C. Holman Henderson & Wood Bell & McCurdy Eugene Wolfe A. P. Shreve Governor's Office Rokevik Teu Major Ditann Higdignant Ravert Miner Mueia Spencer Irke We Betutt West Virginia Wet Springs Charlotte Crane Charleston Arlington Hotel Hay Hot Springs Defrees Allen Army and Navy Central Congregational Church Kindergertern Adimiskion

Government Buys 63 Acres for Fortifications at Boston Harbor

The United States government acquired about 63 acres on Cushing Hill and Battery Heights in Hull and nearby Perduck's Island to build a battery of heavy guns for harbor defense. The plan covers much of Boston harbor and most of Massachusetts Bay from Point Allerton to Cape Ann, with total land cost over 550000 dollars. Old fortifications and structures in the area will be preserved or replaced while access to the Nantasket trolley line remains exempt.

Cushing Hill Battery Heights Boston United States Hull Perduck's Island Baston Harbor Massachusetts Bay Point Allerton Cape Ann Sears Stony Beach Washington Nantasket

Chinese laundrymen form union in New York

Chinese laundries in New York organize a labor union named Unioniem to secure job benefits and unify workers. The piece notes Chinese nationals' push for citizenship with a group formed four months ago to advocate for voter permits while mentioning an associated Santa Fe Railway timetable fragment.

New York Uniowm Unioniem Cbisese Lut Chines United States

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