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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1897

Page

4

Topeka State Journal Carrier Delivery Offered

The State Journal Party edition notes carrier delivery for ten cents weekly to Topeka and suburbs and at the same price in Kansas towns. It lists addresses on Kansas Avenue and mentions telephone contacts and the association open to advertisers and readers.

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Kansas City fast mail debate rattles morning papers

A Kansas City to Topeka Newton fast mail scheme draws sharp critique from readers. The State Journal reaches Newton twelve hours ahead of morning papers, giving towns from Topeka to Colorado line the day’s news before breakfast. Critics call the fast mail a government sop to Missouri and Kansas City papers, leaving morning papers late and local merchants disappointed. The piece riffs on other side notes and humorous quips about weather, trains, and public notices.

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Ohio Pacemaker in Presidential Campaign Sets State Course

The Ohio contest looms as a national bellwether with Republicans and Democrats mobilizing ahead of the state’s Tuesday primary. McKinley era loyalties and Bryan ascendance frame the fight over the Senate, party platforms, and the 1896 Chicago declaration as Ohio prepares to influence the national race.

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Signs of luck and heat in a restless town tale

The fragment reflects on luck superstition and daily life as heat and bills loom. It touches on happiness in a traveling visit, gender dress norms, reactions to bruises, and a cynical view of personal reform and tradeoffs in experience. The tone resembles a column of personal reflections and social observations.

Not a Cloud in Sight On the Financial Horizon

A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Gage declaring federal finances sound with a rising gold reserve and no cloud on the horizon. He cites a stronger balance of reserves, renewed confidence among investors, and hopes that a new tariff will secure revenue and end deficits as the fiscal year ends.

Gage Elreuther

Mutiny at Diamond Point over Braemer crew release

In Port Townsend Washington a mutiny erupted at the Diamond Point quarantine station when the U S physician in charge ordered the Braemer crew of 28 men from Shanghai with smallpox symptoms to be discharged. The crew refused to leave and attempted to persuade the man deemed developing symptoms to stay aboard. They finally agreed to join the Braemer but with friction over wages and confinement.

Port Townsend Wash Diamond Point Quarantine Station United States Shanghai Raemer

California Sends Six Carloads of Green Fruit to Europe

The first shipment of California green fruits to Europe for the season left Sacramento at midnight Tuesday. Six carloads were sent and expected to reach London in twelve days, with further regular shipments to follow on passenger schedules.

California San Francisco Europe Sacramento London East

Glenn's Ferry Wreck injures six with few serious hurts

Boise Idaho July 1 six people injured in the Glenn's Ferry accident were brought to the hospital none badly hurt though several sustained bruises. among the injured were Justice Quakes of the supreme court bound for Salt Lake City and Mrs R T Major Ogden Mrs W W Englehart Portland Mrs M McDonald Mrs W T D McDonald and Miss M E McDonald of McMinnville Ore and John Simonson Newton Utah.

Boise Idaho Glenn's Ferry Thepreme Court Salt R. T. Major Ogden WW. Englehart Portland M. McDonald W. TD. McDonald M. E. McDonald McMinnerville Ore John Simonson Newton Utah

Fleet of torpedo boats to parade up the Mississippi

A ten-boat fleet will ascend the Mississippi as far as Dubuque to showcase modern torpedo craft. Departing Newport around July 15, the flotilla will reach New Orleans and proceed upriver to display capabilities and endurance to public audiences along major river cities.

Mississippi New Orleans Mississipni Dubuque Newport Mississippi River

Debs socialist colony eyed in Washington lands plan

Debs plans a cooperative commonwealth in northwestern Washington with Clallam Jefferson Mason and Chehalis counties favored. Over 700000 acres remain open in Clallam for settlement to house 6000 families with 160 acres each, plus rich timber and potential coal and minerals nearby. General Miles controls vast holdings and Port Angeles could pose entry and naval considerations.

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Topolobampo Colony Leader Reports Status of Rail Link

Colonel A K Owen says navally pledged New York capital backs inland rail construction from Topolobampo. Engineers returned from London. deal awaits. He still controls the colony pending Fomento confirmation of his right to the irrigation ditch. About 150 settlers, 1500 acres under cultivation.

Mexico City Mex A. K. Owen New York Owen Topolovambo England London Topolobampe Department of Fomento Sinaloa Supreme Court

Muncie’s Rapid Growth As City Directory Grows

Muncie Ind July informs a nine year census rise from under 7000 to a new count of 25527 with 5027 residents in the latest directory. The colored population shows a decrease of 88 to 53 amid the overall gain. A Bishop plans to fund an orphanage in Hing Hue district China for missionary work.

Muncie Ind Muncis Springfield C. Murabe Methodist Episcopal Church Hing Hue China

Low Excursion Rates to Mountain Lake Park Md

Excursion fares offered by Baltimore & Ohio R R from July 1 to 11 to Mountain Lake Park Maryland for the Camp Meeting. Round trip from Chicago to Mountain Lake Park priced at 15.25 dollars. tickets valid for return to July 16, 1897. Inquiries directed to B N Austin Genl P Assist, Chicago.

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Monster Python Killed Near Lock Springs Missouri

Missourians report a monstrous reptile slain after weeks of poultry depredations. Newton McCrary tracked the creature to the Grand River bank and fired, ending the 16 foot serpent, possibly a python, in a dramatic field incident near Lock Springs. The community later gathered to confirm the beast’s extinction.

Lock Springs St. Joseph Newton McCrary Grand River Mr. McCrary McCrary

Mrs Nack Refuses Murder Claim in Guldensuppe Case

New York police keep Intensive probe into the Guidensuppe murder link with midwife Augusta Nack. She says he is alive and will reappear, recounting an affair history and a Monday leave request while detectives pursue a Long Island City lead and examine the bathhouse associates for identification.

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McCulloch Sees Free Silver Support Across Regions

Pittsburg reader reports Dr. Archibald McCulloch a Boston reformer and recent Nashville visitor contrasts free silver sentiment across Kentucky Tennessee and the East. He travels with Louisville legal leaders and notes a widespread push toward free coinage while remaining a steadfast gold standard advocate. Also mentions Santa Fe Route Fourth of July excursion fares and travel reminders.

Pittsburg Archibald McCulloch Neetet First Congregational Church Worcester Mass New England Nashville McCullagh Chemnnatt Mr. Bryan Gibson Hotel Kentucky Tennessee Louisville

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