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The Topeka State Journal outlines subscription options for daily delivery by carrier or mail within Kansas. Rates mention monthly and yearly terms, permanent home addresses, and contact details for the Topeka office and advertising inquiries.
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Weather Indicatives for Phicago on July 9
The forecast notes Pur Kapsacy Thun erates and cooler cull afternoon and tablelet. Saturday cooler im eastern pir Qin. Southerly stdin ta northiwest wii.
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World’s silver issue drives U S France toward joint bimetallic plan
The article notes pressure on McKinley to advance currency reform, with executive messages to Congress. It cites a developing bimetallic commission in Europe, France joining with the United States, and hopes for restoring silver to world coinage as part of an international effort to stabilize money.
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Dineley
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Wolcott
France
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The Summer Cottage Furnishings and Charms
A Boston Herald essay describes renting a furnished summer cottage as a test of taste and compromise. It notes lean furnishings yet notes the appeal of air, view, and simple comforts, with modern decorations and thrifted touches elevating the rustic shelter into a pleasant retreat.
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The Doom of the Tip Revolt Among Pullman Porters
A Pittsburg Dispatch summary notes porters petitioning Pullman to end tipping by travelers. They seek regular wages, warning of a tip withholding campaign and possible labor upheaval if tips cease. Public support reportedly backs higher wages, threatening to force the company to pay proper wages.
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Pullman Palace
Wien
Raphael’s Juke Tale Of A Painter And A Clever Fraud
The tale recounts Raphael the Italian painter as a youth facing hardship on travel. To settle a bill he paints gold coins on a tabletop, convincing the innkeeper he owes enough to cover it. A wealthy English traveler later recognizes the work and pays 50 pounds for the tabletop painting.
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Italy
Gifts 70 An Actress Receives From Philadelphia Crowd
Miss Nethersole has attracted social attention in the United States with a parade of unique gifts. Items include a piece of the Cross from Calvary, Edwin Booth’s shoe, a baby fox terrier named McKinney, a pink flag, and a variety of curios and tokens from admirers including a rabbit, a chameleon, and a toy railroad ticket to Chicago.
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Chicago
Peter the Great
Russia
Joseph Arthur
Folly of Examinations Promotes Educational Blunders
The piece argues the promotion examination tests memory over understanding, harms teachers and students, pressures excessive work, fosters deceit, and shifts emphasis from daily learning to end term cramming, condemning it as a moral injustice and major educational error.
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Shearer
Atlantic
Schonk
George Eliot Heroines and the Money Struggle in Novels
An analysis notes recurring themes of wealth and poverty in George Eliot’s heroines. It cites Rosamond Wisey, Maggie and Esther Lyon, asserting financial provision shapes destinies, societal moves, and marriages, while some characters face poverty and failed fortunes. The piece mentions Horace novels and the Bunch Race as contrasting elements.
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Cappincot’s
George Biot
Romata
Tessa
Velie
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Hardy
Gwendolyn Harteth
George Eliot
Graped & Co
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George Elot
Tertius
London
George Eliotte
Maisie Tulliver
Maggie
Society of St
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Stephen
Rob Jakios
George Elliott
Esther Lyon
Felix
Esther
Boss Platt Despotism in the Modern Republic
A forum essay argues that political bosses in several states resemble a despotic government. It centers on Mr. Platt’s control of New York politics, detailing how he directed legislature sessions, appointed officers, and dictated committee arrangements through weekly meetings with party leaders in New York.
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Pratt
New York
Quay
Pennsylvania
Gorman
Maryland
Cox
Ohio
Platt
Republican Party
New York City
Plate
Wu Ting Fang to go
Washington dispatch reports Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister is to be recalled in August after about five months in the United States. No official order yet, but private advices and Chinese papers concur. Wu Ting Fang expected to succeed Yu Keng at Tokin. Yu Keng faces charges under Li Hume Chang inquiry. Lee King Ye to accompany Wu Ting Fang as chief clerk of foreign affairs.
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Ting Fang
China
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Wu Ting Pang
Tokin
Yu Keng
Japan
Li Hume Chang
Te Wis
Wu Tine Fane
Lee King Ye
Four-Ign
Hung Chang
Governor Refuses to Act as Durrant Reprieve Expired
San Francisco reports that Theodore Durrant’s reprieve from Governor Rudd lapsed today. The case against the killer of Blanche Lamont and Minnie Wilmars hinges on federal court action, with no imminent hanging expected. The governor has decided not to extend the reprieve pending U S Supreme Court appeal.
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Say
Theodore Durrant
Rudd
Blanche Lamont
Minnie Wil- Mars
United States Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
Sacramento
Cal
Theodore Durraul
Commissioner weighs 11 pension cases for reinstatement
Washington July 9 The commissioner of pensions has before him the cases of about 11 veterans dismissed from the pension office during the last administration and who seek reinstatement They are being carefully considered and where possible and proper reinstatement will be made.
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Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Office
Four Paris Dressmakers End Lives In Charcoal Poisoning
Paris July reports reveal four dressmakers died by self poisoning via coal gas in a flat owned by Mme Marechal of Faubourg Poisson-Reve. It is alleged strained by husbands and lovers led to the act with Mme Marechal blamed for inciting the group. Separate line notes a horse racing event at Paty Grounds with T. A. A. W. promising fast riding for 15 cents and one mile against time by professionals.
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Mme
Marechal
Paty Grounds
Olive Branch Taken But Will be Carried Over Into Populist Camp
A Kansas report describes a rift in the Republican party over silver policy. Shawnee county barred silver supporters from primaries, triggering protests and wider exclusions. State chairman Simpson warned against such action, while Populists ally with silver advocates to seize county offices and unite the factions for the next statewide campaign.
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Simpson
Topeka
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Grant
Harrison
Shawtee County
Tan Tate
Journal
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Bryan
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Will Capron Sit? Police Conflict on Election Board
In Topeka a police officer, Detective O. M. Capron, is named to lead a ward election board for the populist primaries. The move violates police rules forbidding active participation in political affairs, risking dismissal. The piece notes broader political debate with Bryan prospects and free silver discussions.
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Topeka
O. M. Capron
Police Board
Toledo Whist Club Leads In Second Preliminary Contest
Toledo whist club made the high score in the second preliminary contest for the A W Lechallenge trophy at Bay. Suprex leads the first four teams with Albany 58 tricks American 675 Boston 5 Toledo 7 Buffalo 50%. The two teams of four with the highest total trick score will meet in the finals. Albany, Boston and Toledo remain in the race.
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Boston
Buffalo
Silver Democrats Hold Meeting for Bryan Platform
In New York July the World saga reports a statewide gathering of Silver Democrats with broad county representation. The group favored a state convention to reaffirm the Chicago platform and nominate a Bryan supporter for chief justice if the regular state convention shifts to a gold standard Democrat, though opinions differed on reaffirming the Chicago platform.
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Els
Bryan
Howea
H. Rockwell
Bimbra
Buffalo
Jay W. Forreat
Albany
Albany County
Free Silver Democrats
Court of Appeals
Dphey
New York
Travelleer Democrats
Chicago
St Louis Gypsy Wife Murderer Not Granted Death
Andrew Worten known as a Gypsy wife murderer had been condemned to death under Romany law but was commuted to fifty years in prison after advocates Mrs Foster and Mrs Cassidy visited him in jail and appealed to the governor. The case highlights a clash between tribal code and state justice.
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St Louis
Andrew Worten
Worten
Mra. O. E. Foster
A. H. Cassidy
St. Louie
Biy
Political endorsements urge Kepley renomination in county race
Democratic party delegates in Topeka endorse Sheriff Kepley for re nomination at July 197 convention urging unity of Democrats Populists and Free Silver Republicans for victory. The notice also praises Tom Pounds for county clerk candidacy highlighting his banking background and Republican ties. Also announces six big races at the fairgrounds with fast riding for a penny.
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