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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1897

Page

2

Off His Pedestal Are Now Published for First Time

Paris July 2 M Leon Lecht curator of French archives will issue this week the first volume of correspondence suppressed during Napoleon era The volume includes family letters and epistles to Fouche and Dubois ministers of police and war Napoleon letters to Soult and his harsh orders to arrest suspected traitors He mocks Soutl and Madame de Stael and quips about princes of Prussia and Spain Portrayals show Napoleon's contempt for rivals and his demand that Jerome and Kinmare be kept in line with sharp criticisms of his brothers and diplomacy.

Paris M. Leon Lecht Foudte Dubna Pollice Marshal Soutt Soult Asherman Napoleon War Madame de Staet Bischa Madame de Stael Prussia Palleyrend Spain Valencia Madame Talleyrand Terome Jerome Kinmarer Germany France Elenmeyer Carstia Europe

Butterines Law Violation Leads to Arrest in Kinase City

A July investigation reveals Emil Bobarsagel sought butterina in a legal color class, with Mir Stharnagel arrested by Justice Wall's court. Captain Tobn Bartett negotiates for the Steamer Hope to Arctic service. Pearson to sail from Boston next Wednesday. Advertisement notes Ralston Health Yeast by Geo W SiansNel and Miller’s pharmacy.

Kausag Kanner City David 4. Manton Kinase City Tare Emil Bobarsagel Mir Stharnagel Justice Wall Peary Julins Tobn Bartett Hope Toe Tieutenent Pearson Io Boston Kam Ave Miller’s Pharemacy Cornth Topeka Avenue Ralston Health Yeast

Tariff Nearing End As House Debates Conference Path

Washington July 2 The tariff bill nears completion with possible quick move to conference after Senate amendments. Republican leaders avoid debate while aiming for a prompt committee conference with seven conferees. Dingley chairs the House group with Payne Dalzell Hopkins Grosvenor Buswell Dotler Steel Johnston Evanora Taney and Democrats Bailey McMillin Wheeler McLaurin Robertson Swanson named. Conference time estimated at two to ten days.

Washington Dingley Senate Eeye Dingies Payne Dalielt Hopkins Grosvenor Bussett Dotliver Steel Johnnet Evanora Taney Bailey McMillin Wheeler McLaurin Robertson Swanson

Bay Window Plan Blocked Near Justice Gray’s Home

Gordon McKay’s plan to add a five by fourteen foot bay window six stories high at Motel Arne is rejected by the district commissioners. The extension would have shaded Justice Horace Gray’s entrance on Street in a fashionable city district. Secretary Alger declines permit, citing loss of light and privacy for the justice and intrusion on a prominent residence.

Washington Gordon McKay Arne Horace Gray Supreme Court Alger Sly Justice Grey

Big Camel Dies in Central Park Death of World’s Largest Camel

July 2 New York. The Central Park camel died after weeks of illness. doctors could not determine the cause. Superintendent Smith led a team to transport the animal to the Museum of Natural History for an autopsy to determine the cause and inform the scientific world.

Central Park New York Smith Park Negerie Museum of Natural History

Mound Builder Relics Unearthed Near Jackson Ohio

Harrison Robinson, a farmer, unearthed two skeletons and assorted relics while plowing. The finds include three hatenets, copper bracelets, and numerous beads and arrowheads. Skeletons measure 6 foot 4 inches and 6 feet inches with skulls about 28 inches in circumference, suggesting powerful warriors.

Jackson Harrison Robinson

Syracuse preacher attacks McKinley over wine at White House

Rev G W Rosenberry of Olivet M and E church denounced President McKinley during a People's Gospel service in Syracuse New York July 2. He objected to wine being served at the White House and questioned the president's membership in the Methodist church calling it a disgrace to the church and country. He cited a president's statement that wine had always been served at his house.

Syracuse Olivet. M G. W. Rosenberry McKinley Methodist Church White House

Rockefeller Held To It The Baptists Will Claim That

In New York on July 2 authorities state John D Rockefeller will be held to his offer of 250000 dollars to the American Baptist Home Mission Society and the American Baptist Association. The sum of 226000 dollars, on which Mary tied the gift was conditioned, has been secured and a meeting is planned.

New York John D. Rockefeller American Baptist Home Mission Anciety American Baptist Aflsston Wnlom Idia The Evening Post London United States Geo W. Stansfield Ken Miller's Pharmacy Cor Topeka Ave

Loan Companies Fall to State Law Pressure in Louisville

The Globe Banking and Loan Association collapses under state law, marking the third rescue or failure in two days. Estimated assets and liabilities run to $400,000. L. O. Cox presides as managers of related firms scramble to restore confidence amid reports the court action does not affect others. Jewelry and calm commerce notes follow as city panics ease.

Loulsville Globe Buttang and Loan Association Testone Sppellate Court L. O. Cox Bny

Lynch Law Invalid and Damages Barred in Ohio Riots

Cleveland July 2 Judge Disselt of the common pleas court ruled the Smith lynch law invalid and unconstitutional. The decision held the riot law did not make counties liable for property damage but barred recovery if offenders were convicted. The ruling limits damages to injures and blocks countless suits against the county.

Ohio Cleveland Disselt Common Pleas Court J. W. Caldwell Gamage

Durrant Appeal to Supreme Court Delayed to October

Washington July 2 The papers in the appeal of W H T Durrant under sentence of death in San Francisco for the Lamont murder were received by the Supreme Court clerk. The appeal challenges California trials as illegal and biased, accusing information charging, venue denial, and press interference, with the court slated to reconvene October 15 for argument.

Supreme Court Washington W. H. T. Durrant San Minneisco Blanche Lamont Bim California Snd San Francisco Durrant

Constance Mackenzie Marries John Durham in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on July 2 Miss Constance Mackenzie daughter of the late Skelton Mackenzie and author, married John 5 Durham, a leading Black graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. The quiet West Philadelphia ceremony was conducted by Rev N McVickar and Rev H L Phillips. Afterward the couple attended Durham’s sister’s wedding and then left for Milwaukee for the National Educational Association convention.

Mackenzie Philadelphia Constance Mackenzie Skelton Mackenzie Porter School John 5 Durham Belbgue University of Pennsylvania West Philadelphia N. McVickar Holy Trinity Episcopal Church H. L. Phillips Protestant Episcopal Church Milwaukee National Educational Association Frederick Douglass Hayds

Want Low for Mayor Leads in Greater New York Race

The Citizens' Union reports strong backing for Seth Low in New York County with over 20 000 enrollment in two assembly districts and projections to top 35 000. Officials anticipate 50 000 signatures pledged for Low as mayor, with George and Roosevelt trailing.

Greater New York New York Citizens’ Union Clark Low Seth Low Vore Henry Georgenly Hewitt Roosevelt Mr. Low Brooklyn

Debs Social Democracy recruits open in Philadelphia

A Debs Social Democracy recruiting office opened at 02 Carpenter Street Philadelphia to enlist men for the movement. Ten recruits enrolled this morning as agents Foster and Phillipe interviewed applicants at 1125 Carpenter Street and instructed them to stay ready to join the main body. The office will stay open until 100 recruits are enlisted.

Philadelphia Social Democracy Eugene V. Debs Carpenter Street Morniie Carpenter Direct Debs

Will Try to Stop Cars Angry Pedler Closes City

In Muncie Indiana on July 2 Clifford Gilmore who shut the city last Sunday aimed to halt street cars. He caused merchant Hinkley to be arrested for selling water and prompted the arrest of Joseph Bernard and Cyrus Drake on a Sunday ice cream peddling complaint. A druggist who sold a cigar on Sunday must pay a fine. Gilmore, previously charged with peddling without a license, was arrested that week.

Muncie Ind Clifford Gilmore Hinkley Joseph Bernard Cyrus Drake Gilmore

Harrison Supports Saloons Ban in Residence Districts

General Harrison addressed Indianapolis residents about restricting saloons from home districts. He pledged cooperation and offered to help draft an ordinance aligned with the Moore law empowering cities to bar saloons in residence areas, affecting nearly 10 saloons in the city.

Tndianapolis Harrison Ifie Iast

Mayon eruption devastates village and crops in Albayo

Det of the Mayon volcano eruption reports 120 inhabitants of Livong perished or were protected. village greatly damaged and nearby tobacco crop destroyed. The event was accompanied by an earthquake and felt across a one mile area. The eruption has left the region quiet and the volcano silent since.

Manila Willippine Isianas Albayo Livong Thwartas

Fire in Ex Governor Morton's House in New York

A small fire started from shavings in a grate at ex Governor Morton's new residence at No 8 Fifth Avenue. A workman noticed smoke and alerted the fire department. Engines arrived but only produced a thin stream of water as no major damage occurred.

Morton New York Fifth Avenue

Marshall's Band at Garfield Park July 1 Celebration

The Marshalls band works hard to ensure a successful Garfield park celebration on Saturday July 1. Attendees are advised to bring lunch baskets and enjoy ice water and comfort provided for the event.

Garfield Park Marshall's Bend Marshall Garfeld Park Marshalls Band

Senate caucus withdraws anti trust aims and tees tax plan

Washington July 2 Republican Senators held a lengthy caucus on the tariff bill voting to report no anti trust amendment withdraw provisions for duty on tea and a beer tax increase and to provide a tax on stock and bond transactions The meeting weighed revenue forecasts and opposed a tax on bank checks or mortgages with estimates from Ford contested by Allison and western senators highlighted by debate over the Wilson act constraints and potential delays.

Washington Finance Committee Messrs. Hanna Chandler W. C. Ford Allison

Bryan in Mormon-dom at Salt Lake theater

Crowd greets William Jennings Bryan in Salt Lake City where he addresses the money question. He questions the current monetary system, doubts a European monetary commission will boost silver use, and notes gold depreciation favoring foreign nations. He departs by train for San Francisco amid political chatter separate from Ohio and Iowa events.

Salt Lake Uran Surge W. J. Bryan Salt Lake Theater S Varlan C. Goodwin Mr. Bryan Monetary Commission Europe Ohio Iown Bryan San Francisco

Florida's New Railroad Commission Enacts Limited Powers

Tallahassee July 2 Florida's railroad commission, formed by opponents of the prior legislature, can fix rates order passenger station construction regulate schedules and set train arrival and departure times. It is composed of a lawyer a railroad man and a farmer and must be notified of all business transactions by railroads including free passes and salary lists.

Florida Tallahassee Fla State Railroad Commission

Dorsey floats mines in London to back Arizona property

After two years and three London visits ex Senator Dorsey has floated his Picacho mining property in the London market, deal completed July 23. The claim set lies five miles south of the Colorado River in the Picacho basin, about thirty claims one mile by three quarters of a mile. The vein runs 2 to 600 feet wide and the plan is to erect a second stamp mill and a narrow gauge road to the river five miles away.

Dorsey London Arizona Tucson Ariz Colorado River

Building with Script Denver Labor Exchange Tries Experiment

The weekly labor exchange meeting drew a good crowd in Denver Juwhy. Officials reported over 1200 in labor currency in circulation and fifty new members joined in two weeks. A regular monthly meeting will discuss a proposal to buy Ripley canning factory and other properties. The exchange operates from the Dullithie and school house at Arvad, with material and workers supplied by the organization.

Denver Labor Exchange Denver The Labor Exchange Mlso Ripley Canning Factory Dulliltie & School House Arvad

Foreign Contract for 2 Million Dollar Steel Pipe

Pittsburg firm lands a government water supply project in Australia for 1 mile of 12 inch jap welded pipe and over 20 miles of riveted pipe. Cost exceeds 2 million with rail and ship charges. Buffalo and New England routes offer summer travel plus resort promos.

Australia Pittsburg Pennsylvanian Tube Works Company Kooleardie Gold Welin Australis

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