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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1897

Page

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Wolves Roam After Siberian Chill Endangers Travelers

Minneapolis Jan 25 The severe cold drives timber wolves from distant woods into travel routes. A sheriff’s sleigh ride to Alc Gresor ends in a dramatic chase as wolves pursue a dog and its master. The dog escapes but the wolf pack is shot to protect the sleigh. A separate tale recounts Julie Sorenson fleeing wolves after absconding with 600 dollars, surviving atop a shack before reaching Oberon and boarding trains toward Valley City.

Minneapolis O. H. Maustin Alutin Milan Aitkin Alc Gresor Sanfom Kite Evan Uttecar Julie Sorenson Great Northern Express Company Grand Harbor N. C Climate Telegraph Soren#oh Oberon N. D Northern Pacific Valley City Lou Une

A Letter From Bombay Reports Plague in City

A Bombay dispatch notes official estimates of plague mortality and outbreak spreading through the city. Authorities face uncertainty about the true extent of operations and the epidemic’s progress. Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is advertised as a remedy for colds and coughs.

London Jun Bombay Bruit Eaalady Gyeryay Ayer

Ice Palace Sparking Spectacle Draws Truckee Visitors

Truckee California hosts a dazzling ice palace opened last Saturday drawing dozens of visitors daily. The towering structure glitters under electric lights at eight and offers a natural skating rink 520 feet around with a steel framework formed by water. Ice colors range from pink to blue as sunlight and evening illumination transform the surface.

Truckee Cal Jan Ander Epurt

Plague On The Increase In Bombay Letters From Mrs Hume

Mrs E S Hume of Bombay writes of a bubonic plague sweeping India with great havoc. The letter notes crowded railways, mass burials, and closures of Christian schools while Europeans reported deaths. The writer cites alarming fatality rates and widespread fear among locals.

E. 5 Hume Boston Mias Aubie Chil Woman's Board of Missions Ws B Bombay Rome Dowl Barolta Railway Sion Byoulin Gueen'n Jeddo Chrisian Christian School

Chicago's Big Ice Crop Brings Jobs Amid Cold Snap

The Chicago area cold spell boosts ice production with over 12,000 workers needed as 35 ice firms operate near Chicago and Wisconsin Central and Chicago Northwestern routes. About 50 men are sent from the city to ice fields, and up to 7,000 more may be employed south of Chicago as ice gathering expands. If continued, this could yield one of the finest crops yet.

Chicago Wisconsin Central Chieses & Northwestern Northwestern Chitaxa Joe

Robson's New Role at Mackay's Theater in Louisville

Louisville audience sees The Dacklins dramatization "The Dockins" by Stu rt Robson. The show, based on Opie Read's novel, draws praise from Robson and visiting observer Mr. Fad with Old Lem the pious North Carolina Turner and a cast delivering pity, pathos, humor, and backwoods characters amid a southern life love story.

Louisville Dacklins Opie Read Stuart Robson Macaulay Fad Robson Mfe Lem North Carolina

Glitter at Berlin Court Brilliance at foreign presentees reception

Berlin reports a brilliant court ceremony with large attendance and notable guests. Mrs H G Squires drew praise for a white satin gown with gold embroidery and dewdrop diamonds. U S ambassador Rawin F Ublas and French envoy the Duke of Neatiles attended. Time Ta Rev J S Crooks reports special services at the street church.

Berlin H. G. Squires United States Rawin F. Ublas Duke of Neatiles Acer ‘Street Eee J. 5 Crooks

Arbitration Commission Formed for Venezuela Boundary

World dispatch reports Melville W. Fuller and David J. Brewer named to the arbitration tribunal to settle the Venezuela British Guiana boundary. The United States judges selected, with British counterparts, and the treaty signing expected within days.

New York Washington Melville W. Puller United States Supreme Court David J. Brewer Venezuela British Guana Supreme Court Fuller Crespo Puller Supreme Court of the United States High Court of Suative Veneauela Congress Brewer Osear Hich Charles Russell Peank- Tin Lockwood Hayte Hill Fell

SHERMAN FAVORS GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF NICA CANAL

Washington January 28 A Nicaragua canal debate surge. Senator Sherman calls for a government built canal via a new treaty to bypass private concessions. He dismisses England as a bugaboo while praising its institutions. Vilna moves to recommit the bill. Morgan derides the tactic. The Senate adjourned without final action. Military academy appropriation bill passed at $679000. West Point participation amendment sparked a clash between Allen and Gray. Informational monetary conference bill not acted on.

Nicaragua Canal Washington Nicaragua Sherman United States Morgan England Shermas Vilna Bigrgan Senate West Point Afien Gray

Widow of the General to Be Honored in Trenton and New York

Mrs Washington Roebling, a Trenton society leader, will host 200 guests at her West State street mansion for a meeting with Bre Logan. A lavish dinner will follow, with guests from Philadelphia and New York hotels.

Trenton New York N. J Washington Roebling Trenton Society Bre John A. Logan Roebling West State Street Bre Logan Betdt Hotel Bellevue Philadelphia Waldorf New Jersey Cebt Lander Bradshaw K.A

Filibusters Released From Government Seizure

In Jacksonville Florida the steamers Three Friends and Dauntless were released after weeks tied up by the government. Owners of the Three Friends paid bond of 0 and $2.00 in forfeiture prosecutions. Dauntless valued at $15 000 per court appraisers. Vessels remain under surveillance and must pass revenue cutters Boutwell Colfax Dolphin and Newark before departure.

Jacksonville Fla Three Friends Dauntless Boutwell Colfax Dolphin Ersuiser Newark

Pyramid Pile Cure Praised By Bedridden Man

A letter from C Hinkley of Indiana praises the Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills for immediate relief from piles after fifty years of suffering. He credits the remedies with restoring health, avoiding dangerous surgery, and even improving weight. He urges fellow sufferers to consider the cure and notes prices and availability.

Aire Tam Chinkley Drugwiste Mall Pyramid Co Aivien, Mich

Will Get Her Dover Pred Douglass Second Wife to Receive Her Share

Frederick Douglass, the renowned abolitionist, died leaving real estate restricted by dower laws. His widow, a white woman married before his death, fought for her share and prevailed, securing a third of his substantial fortune amid contested claims by his former wife’s descendants. Also mentions indigestion remedies.

Douglass Washington Jan Frederick Douglass Fred Douglass Rey

Radical shift in Republican political agitation planned

Cleveland January 28 reports indicate Republican leaders will pause ongoing political agitation for four years. National Chairman Hanna favors stopping agitation to let the people’s verdict stand, aided by a Washington bureau to distribute literature. The plan may end soon with possible abandonment of the capital headquarters.

Cleveland, O Hanna National Republican Washington Washburn Osborne Canton

Suffragists Second Day Ends With Big Meeting

Des Moines IA Jan 25 The second day of the woman suffrage convention closed successfully with memorial addresses for notable dead including Harriet Beecher Stowe. A reception followed by the Des Moines women's club. The big evening session featured Carrie Chapman Catt and Miss Anthony with overflow attendance.

Carrie Chapman-Catt Des Moines Harriet Beecher Stowe Ie Dimerra Alis Drake McVicker M. O. Breeden K. K. Mackber Ladies' Club Anthony Carrie Sage Chapmen- Catt New York

Negroes Plan a Mill in Atlanta Factory on Negro labor

In Atlanta a movement seeks to form a capitalized cotton factory using African American labor with shares of 35 dollars each. Organizers promise to mobilize support quickly, citing local commerce aims and potential investment to fund building and equipment.

Atlanta Atlante Zere Aod Peimiine Glied Isl Couran

Lynching Reported in Light Fulton Ky January 23

Reports say 17 year old Lola Carver, daughter of a prominent farmer, was choked into insensibility and attacked by a Black man. Authorities and neighbors search for the assailant as the case draws regional attention. Ayers remedy mentioned in the narrative as relief.

Fulton, Ky Milss Lola Carver

Tilman Defends Dispensary Law Amid Court Decision

Washington reports Senator Tilman asserting the liquor dispensary law remains in force despite a supreme court ruling. He pledges enforcement, favors federal act for broader powers, and rejects claims the law exists for revenue, stressing aims to curb drunkenness and barroom influence. He notes personal use exceptions do not affect legality.

Washington Gan Tilman South Carolina Supreme Court Simonton Higuer J Simonton Congress

Sigel Cooper Employes Ball at Lenox Lyceum

New York January 23 The Sigel Cooper company's Employes Association held an entertainment and ball at Lenox Lyceum. Four thousand workers and a benevolent fund. The event drew about 3 600 attendees with full Vaudeville and a grand march led by Miss Lilly Cooper and W Z Johnson.

Sigal Cooper New York Sigel-Cooper Company Lenox Lyceum Horace Guidin Maude Raymond Willams and Walker Darkeys Dan Quinn the Borellis Lillian Burkhart-Dickson Forrest Flood Eldridge Hell Henry Sigel B. J. Greenhut G. Sigel C. M. Hogan

Wanamaker to Build Church After Fire Escape

Philadelphia Jan. zx Wanamaker plans a church on a ground plot in the southwestern city section to honor a providential escape from a fire that damaged his store by about 100000 dollars. He and his wife will dedicate the new stone church to Bethany Presbyterian as a thank offering.

Philadelphia Jan. Zx Wanamaker Mrr Wanameker Bethany Presbyterian Church

Gage Called to Canton for Cabinet Talks

Lyman J. Gage left Chicago for Canton at the request of President-elect McKinley to discuss the treasury secretaryship. He plans to wind down his Chicago affairs and resign from the First National Bank to prepare for a Washington position.

Chicago Lyman J. Gage Canton Treasury Mekipivy First National Bank Washington

Palmer predicts two-party realignment on silver issue

In Washington Senator Palmer says the two old party wings will unite in the next campaign. He predicts sound money Democrats and Republicans form one side while silver Democrats and silver Republicans form the other. The report also notes a Des Moines clerk praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective for indigestion and stomach pain.

Palmer St. Louis Republic Washington W N. H. Penn Rallwrs Des Moines

Girls Fight With Knives in Lexington

Hanie Fletcher and Addie Foster, colored school girls, fought with pocket knives while returning home from school. Hattie severed the jugular vein in Addie’s neck, warning death. Hattie also suffered severe cuts.

Lexington Hanie Fletcher Addie Foster Hattie Addies

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