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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1897

Page

2

Cheers for Columbus as three parties issue separate tickets

Ohio Democrats at Columbus nominate a full state ticket for July 1 led by Governor Horace L. Chapman and others while Populists and Silver Republicans announce separate tickets. The convention emphasizes free silver, with efforts to balance party unity against regional and factional divides.

Columbus Horace L. Chapman Melville D. Shar J. P. Spriegs W. H. Dore James If Wilson Board of Public Works Peter H. Degnan Byron H Hard Ohio Democrats Ohio Goreton Dhet Wim. J. Bryan Epiaker Supreme Judge John J. Harper RT. Hough Cincinnati Cleveland Toledo Runnin Chapman Welty Sorg Huughvs Sore McLean John BR. McLean Paul J. Sore McLean Me Mr. Chapman Hough Secon Highlami Homer Alleng Myers Daniel Pabst State League of Silver Republicans Aderse W. J. Bryan Bryan Sesalan Isd

Garfield park concert by Marshall's band in the evening

A notice invites readers to hear Marshall's band perform at Garfield Park in the evening. Also an unrelated ad promotes Bucklens Arnica Salve claiming cures for various skin ailments and piles with a money back guarantee.

Garfield Park Marshall Pitth Kansas Ave Marshal Ells Bend Pionte Garfield Fark

Destruction of Garbage Shoreditch To Generate Light and Water

Lord Kelvin opens municipal works in Shoreditch to destroy refuse and supply electric light and hot water. The system uses refuse fed to a destructor with fans, ventilation to sewers, and thermal storage to power boilers and furnaces. It will process about 20,000 tons of refuse previously shipped to the sea.

Shoreditch Tandon Lord Kelvin University of Guagow Shareditch

A Valuable Whale Ambergris Shipment From Swallow

The whaling bark Swallow, Lying at Vineyard Haven on passage from Barbadoes to Boston, reports 900 barrels of sperm and a rare lump of ambergris valued at $3,520 per pound. Ambergris, nearly round and high quality, is shipped to Richard D. Green. market value shown as $00 4 per pound.

New York Vineyard Haven Barbadoes Boston Trinian d'Acunda South Atlantic Ambergris Richard DB. Green

Picnic kissing barred at Sunday school outing

Burlington July 1. An edict bans kissing games at the Presbyterian Sunday school outing in the Bustietown woods today. The game Copenhagen is forbidden as an indecent pretext, with church moralists denouncing kissing and dancing alike and predicting youths may move to Baptist or Methodist services that tolerate such kissing.

Copenhagen Burlington Presbyterian Sunday School Bustietown Woods Planica Danchhk Presbyterian Church Baptist Methodist

Death at the Chutes Near Baldwin Park

Body of 21 year old Adam Dulein was recovered from the lake at Quincy HL after a boat accident at Baldwin's park chutes. He was part of an eight person party when a frightened woman caused a boat to capsize. Rescue teams later found Dulein in the water, presumed drowned.

Adam Dulein Quincy Baldwin's Park Duleth Dulein

Four Banks in Des Moines Plan Consolidation

Following banker precedent, Des Moines moves to merge four large banks the Iowa National the Bankers' State the Polk County Savings and the Des Moines Savings. Together they hold about $500000 in capital and roughly $1500000 in deposits. A new banking house costing about $100000 will be built for offices.

Des Moines.In Tniy Des Moines Iowa National Bankers’ State Polk County Savings Des Moines Savings

President McKinley Grants West Point Spot for Sheridan Son

Mrs Sheridan, widow of famed Civil War general Philip H. Sheridan, wins a West Point appointment for her elder son on the golden anniversary of her husband’s academy entry. President McKinley fulfilled his pledge after she sought the favor in April and filed the official documents with the War Department. Young Sheridan is to report July 1, 1893.

West Point Sheridan New York McKinsey Phil" Sheridan Philip H West Point Military Academy Husbani Philip H. Sheridan McKinley

Peaches Sell Cheap on Norman Market

Good peaches fetch 25 cents per bushel in Norman but few shipments move from farmers, who lose money after paying express charges and charters. One grower tossed fruit into the street after being offered 30 cents low.

Guthrie O. T Norman Transcript Norman

Salmon Canners Alarmed by Rejection of Consignment

Vancouver July 1 news reports the death officer at Liverpool conferred as unfit for fod but rejects canned salmon consignment stirring British Columbia cannery men. If British buyers shun canned salmon, losses to British Columbia Washington and Oregon canners may reach 2,000,000 yearly. The board of trade and chamber will urge federal inspection and an official stamp on cases. Canners lacking details via cable seek explanation for widespread trouble amid unsettled methods.

Liverpool Vancouver British Columbia Colbaba Washington Oregon Board of Trade The Camnara

Tramps Run Rampant as Towns Fear Robbers in Michigan

Tramps roam Benton Harbor and Stevenson amid arrests and gunpoint standoffs as two hundred prowlers raid farms, steal poultry calves and commit burglaries. Nearby towns report holdups, while Lake Shore line offers seasonal rail service from Chicago and tourism info for eastern getaways.

Knights of the Road Michigan Benton Harbor Mich Stevensville Here

Georgia Populists Propose State Convict Rail Plan

Atlanta July 1 Georgia Populists advocate state and municipal socialism to build a Chattanooga Savannah railroad using convict labor and to expand telegraph and telephone networks. Judge James K Hines lauds government ownership and envisions convicts farming while the state bonds for rails. Mayors and cities like Atlanta explore municipal ownership as a model for reduced rates and self finance.

Atlanta Georgia Atlante Western & Atlantic Tentessen River Chattanonge al Imatle Mississippi Valley Chattanooga Savannah Atlantic Gulf of Mexico Glasgow James K. Hines Northen Hines Richmond County Supreme Court Middle Georgia Ross Tes Leah Collier Aliy Consolidated Street Baltway Company Broad Marietta Crossing Consolidated Company Pingree Michigan Thia

Tea Market Slump Predicted From Massive Imports

New York reports record tea stocks as imports surge ahead of possible 10 cent per pound tariff. Warehouses across New York hold tens of millions of pounds with shipments arriving from San Francisco. If duty passes, profits will rise for importers while supply could push prices down within a year. The government agency yet to set tea admission prices adds to uncertainty. The U S average tea use is about a pound and a half per person.

New York San Francisco Congress America

Carlisle Stays Washington Resident Despite New York Ties

Ex Secretary Carlisle has not decided to settle in New York, owning a large house there but preferring Washington as a residence. He plans no major move before autumn and will retain legal ties to Kentucky. He visits New York for business as legal adviser to several firms, but may conduct most affairs from Washington.

Carlisle New York Washington Kentucky Cartisie

Jefferson buys Kansas City unimproved lot for investment

Jos Jefferson purchases property in Kansas City as an investment. The unimproved lot lies in Withers' addition between Thirteenth Direct and Springfield Avenue near Troost. The seller is Tom MacDonough, now of West End, N J. Jefferson does not plan to relocate permanently.

Jos Jefferson Kansas City Joseph Jetterson Tom MacDonough West End N. J Withers’ Addition Thirteenth Direct Springfield Avenue Troost Mr. Jefferson

Pension idea proposed to curb divorces by fifty year marriages

Sir A K Rodgers outlines a government pension plan for couples who have lived together as husband and wife for fifty years. He argues this could reduce divorces and domestic strife by offering five dollars a month once a couple marks their fiftieth anniversary, aligning incentives with long-term stability. The proposal stresses happiness and tranquility rather than new doctrines.

A. K. Rodgers Rodgers Hte

Victoria owes him $100 in Queens wealth tale

In Janesville Wisconsin Victoria is said to owe a local resident $100 after selling him a New me ariene dog. Dr Morne, a doctor in Australia, claims he never received payment or thanks from the royal family for the dog despite letters. The doctor now charges the $100 to his profit and loss account.

Janesville Wis Vetoria van Horne Geo. R. Morne Australia England

National Educational Association Meeting in Milwaukee

In 1896 the Union Pacific praised for excellent service to attendees traveling from west of the Missouri river. Milwaukee hosts the meeting July 6 to 9 with favorable round trip fare and comfortable equipment. Also notes an open air Garfield park concert and a patent remedy advertisement for kidney and bladder relief.

National Eaducational Association Buffalo Union Pacific Milwaukee Wis Missouri River Union Pacifie Omaha Kansas City

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promotes Health

A fragmentary ad describes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for wasting diseases and nervous disorders. It claims it purifies blood and builds strength, with testimonials from users and references to other products. It also promotes The People’s Common Sense Adviser and an edition distributed by the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.

Pierce F Holmes Galley Spartan St Stampa

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