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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1897

Page

6

In Silver’s Interest A Plan to Heelsize Silver in Virginia

Richmond Jan 22 In May Virginia voters will decide on a constitutional convention. Carl Patterson a Democratic leader and delegate urges Democrats to support it arguing a convention can place a silver clause in the constitution making silver and gold legal tender in Virginia He notes the convention could reshape the monetary basis of the state Peerless Steam Laundry offers free mending and sewing on buttons.

Virginia Richmond Carl Patterson

Bacon Wants Peace Resolution for Universal Arbitration

The Senate considered a joint resolution introduced by Mr. Bacon urging the United States to depose war and promote peace through international arbitration. It calls for submitting any unresolved disputes with other nations to arbitral courts where possible, and urges civil nations to declare similar reciprocal commitments. Mr. Bacon argued a congressional declaration would better deter war than treaties, and the measure was referred to the foreign relations committee.

Washington Mason Tilinois Ststate Maientep Senate Nelson Ten Sinn Penitoning Martha Frank Georgia Galtinzer Maconimam United States International Court of Bacon Flo Committee On Foreign Congress Conmimittee

Open Unity Club reading at Unity Church gathering

This evening at Unity Church a special open meeting of Unity club will be held at which original stories will be read by Mrs. J. Kk. Hudson and Mr. Wa. C. Campbell The Daily Lynching. Birmingham, Als., Jan. 29. Jim Jack- Sa, a negro accused of assaulting Miss Battle near Rendolph, yesterday, was lynched last night.

Unity Church Unity Club J. Kk. Hudson Wa. C. Campbell Birmingham Als Jim Jack- Sa Miss Battle Rendolph

Social whirl in Topeka as Bunglers and club events fill week

Topeka society items chart a busy sequence of dances, meetings, and social visits. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jamison, Bagie, Ran kin, Webb, Davis, and many others at Hudson's hall and various homes. The Ladies Music Club, subscription gatherings, and rehearsals highlight a week of cultural and personal events across Topeka and nearby towns.

Hudson's Hall R. K. Jamison A. S. Rankin W. W. Webb W. H. Davis E. ©. Cartridge J. W. Nowers L. 8. Ferry W. M. Hord J.B. Crockett Eagle B. T. Lewis C Nichols N.S Wear P. Wear J. W. Doollitte A. A Scott W. B. Jansen C. W. Guild HW. Nelawanger Herman Lercher Fay Leon Putue J.C. Waters Me. Galen | Nichols Burr Lakin Sturt Wikidal Poweleon Miss Robb Aliss Welsh Kanina City Miss Davis Hot Springs Ark

Eckel's Successor Reported for Comptroller Post

Washington January 29. Information from applicants for the position indicates Charles G. Dawes of Evanston will be named comptroller of the currency, succeeding James H. Bakers who has earned a strong reputation in the post. Dawes has talked with the president-elect on the subject.

Eckel Washington Informaton Charles G. Dawes Evanston Grecurrency James H. Bakers

Too Proud to Ask for Aid for Starving Young Girl

Mrs Thorp found a six year old girl near starvation living in a bare cot room without furniture or stove. The child slept on rags and lacked basic comforts. Mrs Thorp appeals to Topeka residents to donate a bedstead and clothes to restore the girl so she can continue her work.

Inauguration of President McKinley Excursion Offer

A notice invites readers to Washington for McKinley’s inauguration with vantage crowds expected. Excursion tickets via Vandalla Pennsylvania Line are offered for March 1st and 3rd at modest prices, with contact details for J. T. Foley of Kansas City and W. F. Brunner in St. Louis. The text also comments on era fashion and hall upkeep.

Topeka McKinley Washington Pennsylvania Esse J. T. Foley Kansas City W. F. Brunner St. Louis

Topeka State Fair Debate Draws Kansas Press

The Topeka Capital backs state funding for a state pumpkin show in Topeka. Lawrence Journal and Leavenworth Times criticize the plan, arguing any city could host a fair. Wichita and other towns have fair traditions with limited turnout.

Lawrence Leavenworth Topeka Kansas Lawrence Journal Wichita Leavenworth Times

Contempt and courtroom sketch notes from old papers

A collage of quips about a judge and a lawyer facing contempt, blurred dialogues about court fines and signals from a dime museum style scene. The piece also references a gym carnival staff list and an athletic exhibition with local advert lines and mineral water promotion.

Swiss Artillery Crossing Snowbound Pass Feared Disaster

Reports from Paris state a Swiss artillery regiment is crossing the Col de Moroses near 6000 feet, moving from Agile to Thuna. Soldiers have been missing for five days amid heavy snow storms. In Dover, Delaware, Jan 29 the constitutional convention recommended removing divorce powers from the legislature.

Paris Coldeamorses Thuna Delaware Dover Del

Market Report on Wheat Corn and Provisions Today

Opening weakness in wheat gave way to a recovery as liquidation eased. May futures opened lower then firmed with prices around mid May levels. Corn showed firmness with light offerings and strong support from wheat gains as local receipts were light. Provisions traded steady to firm on modest hog supplies and improving demand with May pork and lard advancing from early declines.

Liverpool Northwest Minneapolis Urd Rile

Chicago Livestock Market Report Jan 29

Chicago Livestock Market summary shows hog receipts around 20,000 with firm demand for mixed heavy and light hogs. cattle receipts about 2,000 with varying prices for cows, heifers, and stockers. Texas and stocker trade noted. official yesterday receipts and shipments listed for hogs cattle and sheep.

Chicago

Kansas City Produce Market Report Nostalgic Prices

Kansas City produce market notes show steady wheat and corn with nominal trades and mixed No 2 white corn. Prices for timothy and prairie hay appear with limited demand while creamery butter trades slip on heavy supply.

Kansas City Creamery

Market Outlook Delivers Mixed Signals Across Commodities

Brokers Goodwin & Chamberlin note steady markets with lamb prices at 254.90 and trading in mut tons Lowe. Reports from London and New York show buoyant sentiment for American equity, with expected rallies in soft cost roads and restored rates. Coverage details include wheat and corn movements, short covering in Chicago and New York, and varying activity in London, St Louis, and Minneapolis.

New York Gan Americace London Bouyant Readstar St. Paul Ueop Hoel Val Ii Spain Cuba Europe Bache

Wheat and corn market chatter hints at buying dips

Chicago reports heavy short selling with general liquidation over the past week. Wheat and corn are eyed for purchase on soft spots while oats and other grains show varied contracts. St Louis and Duluth note price advances and a shift toward bull potential as March and April outlook grows uncertain.

York London Chicago Ben. Joseph Lee Chicago Gas C. B Hagen Join Hobson Duluthic

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