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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1897

Page

2

Ex queen Liliuokalani airs grievance before President

Ex-Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii and party arrived in Washington as President Cleveland departed on a duck-hunting trip. Officials discussed possible meetings and redress for dethronement, with the queen lodging at the Shoreham. Julia N Palmer of Boston acts as queen's guide. Joseph Heleluiah, secretary, commented on plans and potential audiences.

New York Liliuokalani Hawaii Dominis Washington Cleveland Potomac White House Trough Washington Julia N. Palmer Hoston Boston Jos Helelulko Ghee Cleceland Suste United States Mr. Palmer Hawatt Mr-Palmer Liftudalant Shoreham Phueen Eilfuckatazl Hawi Mite Kia Nohaoleous Joseph Helejuhn Julius A Palmer Henry $. Welcome London Palmer Welcome Miss Nehsolelous

Donnelly Speaks Against a Court of Arbitration Treaty

Senator Ignatius Donnelly in St Paul objects to a proposed treaty between the United States and Great Britain that would refer disputes for five years to a three judge panel from the U S and Britain plus King Oscar of Sweden. He warns a European monarch cannot safeguard free institutions and urges senators to vote against ratification.

United States Great Britain Wathy Senate

Commission Returns to Report on Los Angeles Harbor Scheme

San Francisco June 25 A group led by George Morrison of Chicago and Robert Burr of New York arrived to inspect deep water harbor sites. Admiral Walker and H. P. Morgan remain in Los Angeles. The commission plans to hold a closing session in Washington around February 10 and will present a final report later. The panel continues inquiries with no statements until the report is public. Burr and Morrison will stay a few days for sightseeing before resuming travel.

Los Angeles San Franciisco Rogers George Morrison Chicago Robert Burr New York Admiral Waiker Ronteco HP. Morgan Valinhi Toroke Washington Agatesunion Mr. Morrison

Hay production fall tied to bicycles and electric traction

New York statistics show arm tran hay production dropping from 56 million tons in 1834 to 43 million in 1894, a one third decline in four years with a sharp fall in market value. Causes include bicycles supplanting horses and electricity and cable traction on surface railways, with oats also rising in fodder use and corn price resilient.

New York Hough Tvan

$2,500,000 Investment Falls to $125,000 in Chicago Foreclosure

The Cal Storage Produce Exchange, reorganized three times and saddled with receivers, was sold at public sale for $125.50 after foreclosure. The real estate cost $400,000 to build, stockholders once funded $50,000 for improvements, and machinery valued at $175,000. The firm paid no dividends and faced long court battles across restructurings.

Chicago Cal Storage Produce Exchange Basin Rooms Andon J. B. Coleate Exchange

Corbett Remembers Sullivan Honest Fighter and Legend

St Louis reports James J. Corbett speaks warmly of John L. Sullivan as the greatest pugilist of his era. He notes Sullivan’s rise from Jem Mace to Jack Dempsey and Charley Mitchell, admires his middle-ring craft, and hopes for recovery amid past dissipation and financial strain.

St. Louis James J. Corbett John L. Sullivan Sulivan Jem Mace Joe Goss Tom Sullivan Jack Dempsey Charley Mitchell

Harlem Opera House to Install Hat Room for Women

New York January 25 The Harlem Opera House manager George A Blumenthal announces a hat room feature for women. Two rooms will offer coat and hat storage with numbered boxes and check system. Three attendants will oversee the area and custody of headgear during performances.

New York George A. Blumenthal Harlem Opera Hasse Weet One Tutred Twenty-fifth Street Seventh Avenue Blumential Ths

Wisconsin Ice Crop Harvest and Transport Crises

An OCR fragment details Wisconsin ice harvests and shipments to Chicago, noting blocks ten inches thick and Lake Michigan routes via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul fairway. It mentions Lake Mendota preparations and thick ice along Lake Mononia area near Lake Michigan, with increasing activity and transport plans.

Pamnstnaen Jan Patherdise Tarvest Chirag Chicago Lake Regan Milwanker St Paul Menduts Lake Monotia Clige

IS ON THE WANE. Last Year Over the Year Proceeding It

The phrase suggests a comparative decline from the previous year indicating a trend turning downward in a report or proceeding. Details are fragmentary, with no clear entities, dates, or locations to specify.

Temperance vs hard times cited for whisky drop in U S

Article argues the United States whisky consumption fell by about 0,000,000 gallons since 18xx, attributing the decline to hard times rather than Keeley cure or temperance campaigns. It notes decreased wheat use and overall market depression as primary causes, with production rising in some spirits despite lower withdrawals for consumption. Kentucky and Pennsylvania distilleries curtailed output amid broad industry slowdown.

St. Louis United State Keeley United States Jt Ada Sturietton Kentucky Pennsylvania Meninyi Vania Maryland Onio P. A. Beonberg Br. Louis Higuor Beiberg Ohio River Pentasivania Jesuslan Cuba Garden of Eden

Astor Estate Antiques To Be Sold At Knickerbocker Auction

New York report notes Charles ED Smith of Knickerbocker auction rooms plans sale of William Waldorf Astor antiques and bronzes at No 8 West Twenty-eighth Street Tomorrow. Mayor Strone pressed for proof of genuineness while auctioneer promises a thorough investigation and to omit prominent Astor naming.

New York Charles ED Smith Knickerbocker Auction Rooms West Twenty-eighth Street William Waldorf Astor Strone Chas Air. Astor Muagor Socie D Astr Sheng Astor Wasusian Astor Mr. Astor

Carnegie on Business In Johnstown Speech

Andrew Carnegie spoke in Johnstown Pa after a welcome by grateful citizens. He warned that business had been in a long lull despite foreign trade gains and argued improvement would come only with sustained momentum and a durable foundation.

Johnstown Jansi Andrew Carnegie Sr. Carnegie United States

Atlanta Population 117,964 in New City Directory

Atlanta directory to be issued this week lists a population of 117,964, up 2,624 from last year. It notes 31 white and 72 colored schools, 11 white military units with 525 men and 4 black units with 195 men, and over ten periodicals in the city.

Georgia City Atlanta Athena Atlantis

Million Dollar Picture Sale Reported in London

A London dispatch notes a disorderly bidding scene over a movie project valued at one million dollars. The report mentions producers seeking investors and possible deals tied to the film’s cast and distribution, with no final agreement disclosed.

Alger to Enter Cabinet as Secretary of War Believed

Canton Ohio January 21 reports say General Russell A Alger of Michigan will enter the cabinet as secretary of war. Senator Burrows visited at Mr McKinley’s request and said Sherman and Alger have reconciled. Horace Porter may be named for a cabinet post and New York may be left out. Platt is expected to control federal appointments in the state. Hanna and Bushnell attended the Ohio legislature meeting. Chicago sculptor Lultneld Bracopy finished Mrs McKinley’s bust in clay. marble due in months.

Canton Russell A. Alger Michigan Senatour Burrows Mr. McKinley Senator Sherman Sherman General Alger Mectinley Alger Horace Porter New York Lauterbach Mr. Kinsey Mr. Platt Messinley St Louis Platt Mr. Hannk Ohio Welslature Columbus Hanna Bushnell Chicago MckKinley

Champagne in the Sea Inspires Island Wreck Revelry

The sunken steamship Atvena carried champagne to Cons Island beach where bottles floated unbroken after the cargo spilled in lower New York bay. Local residents rescued cases, police escorted eight men to prevent theft, and captain Kulpe led officers to curb further looting as residents joined the surf hunt.

Consy Island New York Liesem Uredee Dennis Hayes Avoca Villa Kulpe

Jefferson farmer arrested on grand larceny warrant

Will have to return arrest follows a warrant from Oklahoma. Heok Michell a Missouri born farmer from Jefferson faced grand larceny charges. He and his father allegedly removed stock from a claim, were pursued, and Michell is jailed awaiting sheriff transfer for trial.

Heok Michell Jefferson Ene Eas Perry Oklahoma Ietotl Missouri Kasmnis Ube Mitchells Mitchell Gupety Sherlff Okiuums

Harvard to abolish time honored tree exercises

Cambridge January 25 The Harvard corporation seeks to end the famous time honored tree scrimmage once a daily feature of Harvard days. The 87 class day committee and corporation met to discuss the change citing roughness among Undergraduates and the dirty nature of fourban clothes. The scrimmage is said to promote old scores and is deemed inappropriate for cultivated gentlemen.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Nowers

Flames in Sandusky injure many, block affects stores

A fire in Sandusky damaged a large block near Watersmeet Street injuring several people and forcing disruption to five business houses. The blaze started near the grocer T. Ol Tunbert and spread within two hours, with firefighters on the scene to contain the flames and prevent further spread.

Essere Sasidenky Wagesla Watersmneet T. OL Tunbert

Dynamite fails to open Portland ice gorge in Grand River

Jan 23 report from Decatur notes river ice gorge at Portland remains unbroken after dynamite attempted by village authorities to open a channel. Factory owners who closed by flood tried blasting, while another ice gorge two miles above town threatens serious trouble as more families move to higher ground. Broken collars smoothed by Pearl Laundry.

Decatur Grand River Portland Peerk Laundry

Sullivan Career Earnings and Boxing Showdown Totals

A dated recap of John L. Sullivan career earnings and notable bouts from 1877 to 1891. It lists key fights, managers, benefits, testimonials, and regional venues with amounts, including Madison Square Garden, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Denver, totaling an estimated sum. Strong emphasis on major opponents Paddy Ryan, Jim Corbett, Paddy Bee, Alf Green, and McCaffrey, with dates and locations.

Metmonsy New York Jon L. Sullivan Eee Tighers John Flood Paddy Bee Sall Jimmy Elliott Tas Wilson Madison Square Garden Billy Madden Boston Sullivan McCaffrey Sullivan-Laffin Alf Greenie Alf Greenfield Paddy Ryan Jack Burke Chicago Dominick McCaffrey Cincinnati Sullivan-Frant Seca Allegheny City San Francisco isse_Sullivan Duncan McDonald Denver Cal Tak c Sullivans Patsy Car Pat Sheedy Harry Phillips Frith Charley Atitewell Music Hall Jake June Jim Corbett East Pareon Davies Sullivan Tom Sharkey

Minister Opposes Rich Ball Amid Social Discontent

New York January 21 Reverend Dr William S Rainsford rector of the S George Protestant Episcopal church Rutherford Place cautions against the Bradiey Martin ball planned for February 10 saying opulent display worsens class chasms. He cites rising discontent among millions as a warning against fueling demagogic politics.

New York William S. Rainsford S 1. George Protestant Episcopal Church Rutherford Place Bradiey-Martins Bradiey-Martin Rainsford

Railroad for Africa plan to build Kiliman line in Africa

The Portuguese government plans a $6 813 000 railway from Kiliman to near the Central African border above the rapids on the Rue about 200 miles. US Consul Hollis reports the project aims to reduce transport costs from the coast of British Central Africa caused by Zambezi navigation difficulties.

Killiman Washington Kiliman United States Hollis Mosambique British Central Africa

Bryan Masdin Receives $100 Silver Certificate Baby Named Bryan

Burlington baby born during presidential election time is named Bryan Masdin. His parents Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Masdin celebrate with a personalized letter and a $100 Silver Certificate from Bryan, the presidential candidate’s era.

Bryan Burlington Usitigen Bec Ws Ce Tate Silver Bey C. I. Masdin Masdin Bryan Masdin Afr

The Double Bass and Domestic Reflections

A fragmentary mix includes a verse on the double bass with muscled stage imagery, followed by pithy social humor about women and marriage. The piece shifts to a short dialog from The Man and the Post Office, noting political theater, petitions, and patriotism amid light satirical jabs.

Fragmentary 19th Century Snippets and Dialogues

A collage of disjointed quotes and misspelled strings from newspapers including references to Lovell, Cobans, Spain, and a novel, with crude dialogue about tests, war, and manners. The text reads like a garbled OCR of 19th century columns and gossip items with stray names and phrases.

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