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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1897

Page

2

White's Irony in Senate on Wolcott Bi metallic Plan

The California Senator Mr White scathingly questions the Wolcott international money conference and warns the bi metallic scheme must fail. He argues the move is a political pledge fulfillment and doubts real action beyond surface sentiment. The discussion shifts amid Cuba and the Nicaragua canal debates as senators push for or resist the measure.

Washington Senate Cuba Nicaragua Canal Turple Indiana Spain Walcott Me“ White Dem. Cal Cannon Utah Fad Dore Uret Sean Ethels Tresaury York Daniel Sprutking Micksure Morsiut Mitcheuett Oss Moreas Alan Mer Rodrigues Ern Frye Maid Wien Suriary Wolcott White Rope Mont Bhat Wrothere New Shire Chardiery Strate White Haut Sherman Hernan Wnp Ikeight Ray Barmiras Davicn

Endeavorers Convention Preparations in San Francisco

The Sixteenth International Endeavor convention in San Francisco July 12 draws heavy interest with up to 150 delegates expected, 25 thousand dollars in order placed, and plans for a grand event featuring around 15 prominent speakers. Attendance hopes span across venues as the Mechanics Pavilion and Wooly Pavilion prepare renovations for the gathering.

San Francisco San Calitoetian Urius Mit

Patti Growling Stout At Paris Hotel Continental

Paris January 3 Patti Iy performs at the Hotel Continental showing a strong stage presence and beauty. She remains a captivating singer with a refined voice, keeping clear vocal tone despite travel and busy schedule. Patti plans a trip to Nice as part of ongoing engagements.

Paris Patti Iy Hotel Continental Rot Joeund Jek Andre Pollon Nals Delores Patti Ahi Mae Nice

Will Move His Heaven

Jacob Benmeinturn accompanied by his escort John Weldon and Attorney J. Qubbist of Byron have gone to Potena to lock up his statute for the remaining state rats. The trio will appear in Arkansas and Missouri, plan to scout locations, and threaten movement south of Rockford over recent years.

Rockford Jai Jacob

Postal Clerks to Meet in City During Marabia Week

Postal clerks plan a scheduled meeting in this city during the Week of Marabia hosted by the Mall Service Benevolent Association. Community leaders note the event aims to discuss welfare, dues, and local service initiatives.

Mall Service Marabia

Inaugural Ball Music Contracts Awarded

The inaugural executive committee awarded the music contract for the ball. Altaley's National Capital band will provide the orchestra of 146 pieces for the city, and Victor Herbert's New York band will perform the military band music of 66 players.

Haley Washington Herbert New York Furnien Ch York Providence Philadelphia Cincinnati Maltimore Ares Elis Brooke Regiment Tliinois Howard Pewter Brooke Bernstel Rakemann Santiermann George Hummel Gilindee Will A. Haley Gueu Granoy Aire Itatey Suka Altaley National Capital Band Victor Herbert

Lake Michigan Boiling Geyser Like Vapor Phenomenon

Chicago residents watched Lake Michigan present a striking sight as warm air rose from the water creating clouds of vapor driven by temperature differences. From north to south the steam formed spirals and serpentine columns, swirls and coils that rose above the dense bank.

Chicago Lake Michigan Utnes Ule

Horses Drag A Mollusk On Anastasia Beach

On Anaste sia Island near St Augustine a giant mollusk carcass was hauled from sand using four heavy horses and a dozen men with three sets of tackle. Dr De Witt Webb aims to photograph and study it with photos to be sent to the Smithsonian and Yale College for classification.

St. Augustine Anastasia Island de Witt Webb South Beach Smithsonian Institute Yale College

Million for damages in wreck settlement

A railroad wreck near Camden last summer between the Philadelphia Reading and West Jersey lines killed 44 and injured about 100. Railroads have settled most damages out of court, paying about 10 000 dollars. Mrs Samuel Mita sought 30 000 for death and injuries. the company reportedly settled for 20 000.

Camden Alvi Ue City Meadows Philaactphin & Reading Fiver West Jersey Samuel Mita Daugster

Salvation Army offers Chicago barracks to homeless men

New York dated June 27 reports Booth Tucker, commander of the Salvation Army in the United States, telegraphed Chicago Mayor Strong offering to open the Army’s several barracks to homeless men amid distress. Strong, after board of charities discussion with the president, indicated acceptance under health board regulations.

New York Booth Tucker Salvation Army United States Chicago Mayor Strong Board of Charities Strong Board of Health

Mexico's New Cavalry Gains Modern Equipment

In San Antonio to review progress, officials note ongoing improvements to the Mexican army horses and gear. The cavalry is intended to be second to none, with plans to visit St Louis and Kansas City for further progress assessments.

Over Cleveland's Veto Passes Bill for Cavalry Pension

Washington Jan 27 The bill to pension Jonathan Scott of the Fourth Cavalry now Weis at Oswego was passed over the president's veto. Details indicate congressional action on veteran relief with indications of cross party support and procedural maneuvering. A note mentions the pension origin and the commander behind the measure.

Cleveland Washington Jonathan Scott Fifth Cal Cavalry Weis Oswego

Chicago Relief Fund Drives Aid in Cold Crisis

Chicago residents respond swiftly to Mayor Swift's appeal providing food and fuel for at least 1200 families in 45 hours. Police, post carriers, slum workers, and Salvation Army coordinated aid while firms from Milwaukee and local exhibitors contributed. Total voluntary relief nears twenty five thousand dollars as fund drives continue.

Chicago Swifts Hesing Salvation Army Swift Pabst Brewing Company Milwaukee Postal Telegraph and Cable Company Pope Manufacture Company

Mysterious Air Ship Seen In Daylight Near Lodi

Californians report a daylight sighting of an airship near Lodi with a white canvas-like body and a small house shape. The aerial navigator appeared to travel southeast as farmers also observed the object the same day.

Lodi Jan Rey Wight

Washington Bank Fails After State Deposit Withdrawn

Olympia Jan 27 The First Fie for assets sec 600e The eal OO 1S was caused by the withdrawal of the State deposit of 75000 dollars.

Washington Bank Olympia Wash

Peculiar Poisons Generated in the Human Body

A discussion on bodily poisons from imperfect digestion. It argues stomach weakness leads to decay, thin blood, nerve issues, and-eyed pain, urging Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure. The ad claims tablets aid digestion, flesh, blood quality, nerves, and eyes, with purchase through druggists and a mail-order address.

Promaines Huxle Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich Stuart Matted

Mrs Cleveland Hosts Washington Reception with Elegant Parade

Mrs Cleveland greeted guests as she moved through the west wing with Colonel Wilcan and four young girls in light silk gowns. An elegant scene formed in the east room as guests spoke with Mrs Cleveland and a Chinese minister's wife, Mme Pak Ye, displayed attire in brocade and posed with the First Lady, who caressed a young guest and invited conversation.

Washington Jas Cleveland Wilcan Tennyson Orchantra Mer. Cleveland Gald Corea Mme Pak Emellaty Cleveland and Her Band. Mrs. Clevelant

Ballington Booth Plans Training Schools in Three Cities

New York Jan 27 Ballington Booth head of the Volunteers of America outlines plans for three training schools in San Francisco Chicago and New York with a three year curriculum from English grammar to Thomas a Kempis graduates become ministers authorized to administer sacraments Booth says the organization will appeal to the American people as midway between Episcopalians and Methodists with church services begun with the declination of ministers.

New York Ballington Booth The Volunteers of America Schowle San Francisco Chicago Thomas A Kempin Boothanys Army Abe JW. Merrill

Breakup Effort Aims at Wabash Monopoly

Chicago Jan 27 A legal move to dissolve the Wabash incandescent gas monopoly is expected in the United States Circuit Court. The case challenges the patent rights held by the company, noting the patent expired in August. Reported profits over a decade approach 100000. The dispute centers on the patent’s value and the station’s control over gas supply.

Chicago United States

Snow Disrupts Train Service Delays at Tacoma Washington

Snow storm halts Northern Pacific passenger trains arriving from the east. No trains have reached Tacoma since the storm began. Two trains that consolidated at a nearby point yesterday are expected to arrive here soon, with several days for full service restoration.

Tacoma Wash Northern Pacific Tisenn

Beely and two others indicted over dinner exposure scheme

New York grand jury indicts Herbert Barnum Seely James H Phipps and Thedore Rich for conspiring to procure the indecent exposure of two dancing women related to a recent Seely dinner. They must plead to the indictment in the general sessions court tomorrow.

Beely New York Herbert Barnum Seely James H. Phipps Thedore Rich Seelyerry Danning Court of General Sessions

Unclear Fragment From Niagara Falls Snow Scene

The text describes intense wind and glare from ice bridges at Niagara Falls on January 27. It notes frozen spray on trees and cliffs forming a striking scene as trains bring many sightseers.

Niagara Falls

Immigration Bill Faces Western Opposition T: Imperial press and steamship lobby blamed for protests

Senator Lodge reported dispatches urging western congress members to vote against the immigration bill. He named Chicago agents of North German Lloyd as driving opposition. The letters claim fear of paupers and aliens and urge defe at next election.

Washington Lodge Congress House F. W. A. Poppie Poppie Hich Milbank F. W Clausenius & CO North German Lloyd Chicago North German Lloyd Steamship’ Company United States Senate Eer

Seven Firemen Hurt In Williams Block Fire

Seven firemen and two spectators were badly hurt when the Williams block at 196 to 202 Monroe street burned from a basement start. Injured include Jeremiah O Rourke John Workman Patrick Patterson Jeremiah Redcraft James Barker Sherman Quinlan Henry Geogeban and two unknown youths. Total damage to building and contents estimated at 189000 with Williams block and Wuraburger Bros. underwear among the heaviest losses.

Chicago Williams Block Monroe Street Jeremiah O'Rourke John Workman Maybie Patrick Patterson Jeg Jeremiah Redcraft James Barker Engine Company Sherman P. Quinlan Tee Henry Geogeban Lessy Wursburger Bros. Underwear

Denver Menace: Mistrials in Coronado Union Murder Case

Denver officials pressed murder charges against miners union officers linked to the Coronado outbreak last September. Prosecutor Waldron moved for a continuance, denied by the court. A substitution of judge was refused, and a call to enter a case was rejected. Jurist Owers warned he would appoint another to lead the prosecution if the district attorney failed to act.

Denver Ger Aan Miners’ Union Coronado J. W. Waldron Ower Waldron Cnle

Nebraska to Help Citizens in Chicago Relief Effort

Lincoln Nebraska January 27 Senate Canady of Kearney introduces a concurrent resolution urging railroads to transport charitable food supplies free to Chicago for the needy. The measure designates John P Altreld as the recipient in care of relief. Also notes a village fire at Seebe five large losses and advertises a testimonial for Lain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with price and local seller.

Lincoln Neb Canady Kearney County Chicago Nebraska John P Altreld Poland Se Eeteriay Herkimer Win Aru

Comstock Blames New Journalism for Rising Vice

Anthony Comstock in his annual report as secretary of the Society for the Suppression of Vice accuses cheap sensational literature and “new journalism” of fueling crime among youth. He cites widespread crime, runaway youths, and the impact of vivid dime novels and sensational papers, urging decent citizens to stop reading or permitting such material to curb vice.

Anthony Comstock New Journalism New York Society For the Suppression of Vice Gettin Comstock Tagercott Tn Young New Journalism Press

NO PLAGUE IN HAMBURG OFFICIAL DENIAL

Emil K. Boas of Hamburg American Line denies reports that the steamer Pirie carried plague to Hamburg from Bombay. He says the vessel was a sailing ship from Calcutta, left four months earlier, with crew illness due to scurvy and no plague evident on inspection.

New York Emil K. Boas Hamburg Bombay Calcutta

Democratic Flambeau Club Celebrates Fifteenth Anniversary

The Democratic Flambeau club marked its fifteenth anniversary Monday at the lower Kan Sas BYEnUr club rooms with music singing and dancing. Mr M Heery gave the annual address and baseball player Dick Cooley closed the program. The evening featured stories and social chat. The club is described as the citys oldest political organization with Henry Bele among its organizers who is slated to become the next chief of the city.

Democratic Flambeau Club Democratic Hambeau Club Lower Kan Sas Byenur M. Heery Dick” Cooley Democratic Flarebeau Club Henry Bele

Sheltering 2000 in Chicago as aid hubs open

Two thousand people seek shelter at polling stations and Salvation Army huts as the new isolation hospital is opened. City officials say the measure aims to curb contagious disease among the poor and relieve crowded city and county hospitals. Eight hundred new famine cases require urgent aid, with supplies being rushed in as fast as possible.

Chicago

Bill actions touch football and hats in public events

Indianapolis reports House debates measures on football inclusion and fair chances at league play while a committee backs a bill restricting wealthy hats at public gatherings with admission fees. In St Petersburg India declares plague infection nationwide. Nevada passes glove contest licensing up to 1000 dollars. Senator Allen’s daughter Lulu weds Daniel Lynch in Madison Nevada. Notes on health and table renewers follow.

Indianapolis Ind Committee On Fighty

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California Endeavorers Convention Stout Schweinfurth Inaugural Ball Music Anastasia Atlantic City Meadows Mexico NEW Cavalry Robert ‘Theodore Hanger Chi Great Western Uut Chicago Relief Fund Mrs. Cleveland Welsbach Incandescent the Steamship Lines Willliams Coronado Affair Bradshaw All India Petersburg India Nevada Assembly Aote Allen Madison, Nev Mise Lulu Allen Ae Daniel Lynch Platte Center Jank B. Martin Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D. C Prescott West 8Th St Topeka Prof Samuels Omer Kansas Avenue Me §T. Denis Broadway Ath St Grace Church Denis Spaiklip Ita Tautaor WM. Taylor & Son John Greif Kankas Ave
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