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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1897

Page

8

Skyseraper planned for Cincinnati site by Sinton

Cincinnati Jan 24 a Cincinnati Law School trustee says Charles Kahn is negotiating with David Sinton to erect a 46 story skyseraper on the former Prevent College site opposite the Gibson house. The 158 by 210 foot lot may cost 300000 to 350000 with plans for modern store and office space and one floor for the Young Men's Mercantile Library and another for the law school. The total cost is expected around 500000.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Law School Charles Kahn David Sinton Prevent College Gibson Linton Young Men’s Mercantile Law School

Nevada Elects Jones on Joint Ballot Vote total revealed

Carson Nev Jan 28 John P Jones declared elected United States senator after a joint senate assembly conference. Jones received all but five votes in the ballot. The report notes local reactions and mentions DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy.

Carson Nev Senate Committee On Public Morals John P. Jones United States South Carolina Columbia D. C Tepistature Joseph Earle

Ingersoll Challenged by Sam Jones for Debate on Christianity

Boston Jan 28 Col Robert G Ingersoll was challenged to a public debate on Christianity by Sam Jones The challenge was refused Jones spoke at the Boston theater in the afternoon while Ingersoll lectured at night on How to Reform Mankind Interviews quote a reporter noting the challenge and reaction The exchange highlights a clash between religious revivalism and agnostic rhetoric from two famed figures

Sam Jones Boston Robert G. Ingersoll Mr. Jones Col. Ingersoll M. R. Deming Dering Col Layersoll Jones Jone Jenlie Peporier Alvo Br. Janes Pehaw Louisville Lyceum Bureau Loulsvile United Buotes Christianiy

New Desk Crafted by Sing Sing Convict Crew

At Sing Sing prison warden O V Sage gains a handsome desk believed to be among New York’s finest. Built largely by John McKane with quartered oak, it stands five feet three inches wide and five feet tall with secret compartments. Italian carver Giovanni Cartani, a Rome Academy graduate, polished the wood after McKane finished his portion.

Sage Sing Sing New York State OQ. V. Sage Sing Sing Prison John ¥. McKane McKane Biovannia Cartani Academy of Arts Rome Italy

Orlando orange groves face damage from 26 degree freeze

Jacksonville reports a hard freeze chilling the area to 26 degrees at 10 PM. The cold endangers orange trees and tender vegetables while truck farms fear heavy losses. gardens filled with cabbages and other crops may be killed.

Jacksonville Fla Hureso

Kings New Discovery Story From Reavers Ville

A medical testimonial from Reavers Ville Indiana recounts how King’s New Discovery cured grippe after doctors failed. The speaker credits three bottles with recovery and praises its value. An offer for a free trial appears at J K Jones’ drug stores Kansas Vente. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises service at 112 and 14 West 6th.

Reaversville King Dr. King J. K. Jones’ Drug Kansas Vente Regular Size Inc West 6Th

Ottawa Jubilee Chorus to Feature Topeka Dates in June Festival

Prof Cravens of Kansas plans a large Ottawa musical festival in June with a preliminary Topeka chorus of 50. aims for 300 voices across the state. Chorus from Newton, Emporia, Olathe, Topeka, Lawrence, Ottawa, Garnett and Kansas City to sing Creation, with soloists possibly Nordica and Mackeridge. Rehearsals grow. meeting nights set for Tuesday.Ottawa assembly backing with guaranty.

F. Cravens Kansas Ottawa Topeka Cravens Hanil+l Mendelssohn Chautauqua Assembly Newton Emporia Ovase Lawrence Ottawa Assembly H. V. Hinckley Modecs Washburn College Amphionlab Hinckley J. L. Shirer

Steamer Arthur Head Arrives From Calcutta After 63 Day Voyage

The India steamer Arthur Head docked in Galveston after a 63 day trip from Calcutta with 16 702 bales of jute butts. She left Calcutta November 22 and passed the Suez Canal on December 16, reaching Port Said December 18. A canal stoppage occurred due to a grounded steamer. In the Mediterranean she faced two days of southwest gales with minor deck damage. Quarantined for bubonic plague fumigation in Bombay, the ship received a clear health certificate and was released. Captain Lennard said plague is unlikely to spread by merchandise at sea.

Galveston Calcutta Arthur Head Arthur Mead Catcutta Port Said Suez Mediterranean Galveston Bar Bombay Mayfield Lennard New York

Old Dominion snowstorm disrupts Virginia travel

A heavy snowstorm blankets Virginia from four to six inches, crippling travel in Danville, Petersburg, Newport News, and Lynchburg. Sporadic delays reported as crews struggle to clear roads. multiple towns report significant accumulation and ongoing winter conditions.

Virgi Richmond Old Dominion Danville Petersborg Newport News Reanykeix

Corbett Trains At Chicago Athletic Association

James J. Corbett spent January 23 at the Chicago Athletic Association as guest of Dr. M B Piste. He trained two and a half hours in boxing, wrestling, handball, racquets, and running under coach supervision, with rapid recovery baths and massage before returning to his hotel.

Chicago James J. Corbett Chicago Athletic Association M. B. Piste McVey Champlox F. W. Stone Corbett Ike Dr. Pine

Marlborough Duke Financial Moves Reported

A London cable in the Journal claims the Duke of Marlborough is raising money on his estate. He recently sold outer properties on Oxfordshire borders and placed a new mortgage on another section. The note questions reports that he invested Vanderbilt millions from Consuelo, suggesting instead a policy of leveraging estates to uphold Blenheim Palace’s splendor.

Consuslo New York London Journal Duke of Marlborough Vanderbilt Oxfontanie Consuelo Vanderbilt Tondon House of Marlborough Blenheim

West Point Band Tour Ends In Costly Failure

West Point Military Academy band halted a January concert tour after canceling fifteen engagements. The venture, managed by Mr Reilly of Boston, paid each member 30 dollars weekly. expenses ran over 400 dollars per day. Abandonment of the trip was decided in Detroit. managers say the tour will not continue next week. Secretary PF Adams denies a longer Pure Food show run and says it will close Saturday night. We mend and sew on buttons free of charge at Peerless Steam Laundry.

West Pola N. Y West Point Military Academy Detroit Reilly Boston Srepereeee PF Adams Pure Food Association Adams

Ayer's Cathartic Pills Ad Promotes Sleep and Health

Before Retiring, before retiring, take Ayer's Pills and you will sleep better and wake in better condition for the day's work. Ayer's Cathartic Pills relieve constipation biliousness sick headache and liver troubles. They are sugar coated and perfectly prepared to avoid the annoyances of other pills. Ask your druggist for Ayer's Cathartic Pills. When other pills won't help you, Ayer's is.

Ayer

Altgelds Silver Gone From Palmer House Express Wagon

Chicago dispatch reports ex Governor John P Altgeld and Mrs Altgeld had silverware valued high in a valise and a two foot by eighteen inch parcel stolen from an express wagon in the rear Palmer House alley between 3 and 4 pm yesterday. The items were destined for Altgeld's Unity Building office after a stay at the Palmer House.

Chicago John P. Altgeld Palmer House Springfield la Salle Avenue Alngeld Unity Building Ex- Rovettors North Side Sullivan

Kansas veteran letter defends senator Har- He stance

N. D. McGinley, an ex- Union voter from Supeka Kansas, writes to praise United States Senator Har- He for supporting the Dow City soldiers home appropriation. He notes surprise at Harris showing generosity toward veterans, arguing the ex-Confederate appointed to the Senate remains a staunch friend to old soldiers.

Supeka Kan The State Journal Kansas Har- He Dow City Benator Harris United States Senate N._D. McGINLEY

Miss Breckinridge Becomes Fayette Bar's First Woman

Miss So-Phronisba Breckinridge daughter of Colonel W C P Breckinridge was sworn in today by Judge Parker as Fayette County Kentucky bar’s first woman. She will practice in her father’s office and is described as tall handsome and well versed in law.

Lexington Misa So- Phronisba Breckinrige W. C. P. Breckinridge Court of Appeals Parker Fayette

Turf gamblers lose with but three exceptions on Prisco coast

San Francisco January 2 With betting throubles season unmatched in California racing history most winter plungers along the coast are heavily out of funds. Only three men George Waneck Eddy Gaines and Joe Ullman show gains while a list of leading losers includes Riley Grannant 3000 Chas Quinn 10090 Abe Blein 15000 and others in the tens of thousands.

San Francisco California George Waneck Eddy Gaines Joe Ullman Riley Grannant Quinn Ed Purser Dno Goleman Alun Dave Gilean Vinuya Jones Red Cowan Henry Diareis Ea Wwalthee Abe Blein S. Humphreys Will Wallace

Warde Receives Indian Clubs at Minneapolis Visit

Frederick Warde visited South Side High School in Minneapolis and, honored on his visit, was presented a handsome pair of Indian clubs made in the school’s manual training department. He expressed gratitude with a lively performance of selections from Shakespeare. Cantor's Sister Earns Increased Pension in Washington

Minneapolis Frederick Warde South Side High School Warde Skaksperein Cantor Washington Jan Hocge Committee On Margaret Custer Calhoun James Calhoun Seventh Cavalry Custer Little Big Horn

Political Faction Feud Divides Senatorial Race Circa January

The report suggests Pierre and Louck have released their followers in the senatorial fight. Kyte and anti Kyte factions are bitterly split with some preferring a Republican alternative to the opposition. A so called Ropenness Senator is deemed improbable.

Pierre Louck

Bucklen Arnica Salve for sale by J. K. Jones

An early ad touts Bucklen arnica salve claiming it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions with money back guarantee if not satisfied 26 cents per box and notes availability by J K Jones Fifth and Kansas Ave plus a Peerless Steam Laundry service at 112 and 14 West with laundered shirts collars and cuffs.

Rtect J. K. Jones Fifth Kansas Ave Peerless West Ith

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