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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1897

Page

4

State Journal subscription terms and offices

The State Journal outlines subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, with ten cents weekly by carrier in Topeka and suburbs or same price in towns with a carrier. It lists the permanent home and office address in Topeka, along with telephone numbers and a New York publishing address for the American Newspaper Publishers Association.

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Weather Indications for Kansas Pair Tonight and Wednesday

Chicago July 1. For Kansas pair tonight and Wednesday. Warmer tonight and Wednesday with southerly winds. Incest portion appears in the fragment but weather focus remains on temperature rise and wind direction.

Chicago Kansas

Sugar Trust’s Harvest Pushes Refined Sugar Stock Up

Sugar trust stock rose five to six cents per share in New York as refined sugar gained amid tariff talk. The rise appears market driven by speculation on sugar schedule changes rather than broader inflation signals, with refiners citing protection needs while critics call the move arbitrary and profit driven.

Sugar Trust New York Conference Committee House Llaurence Senate Ira Sherman Teast Grotereman America Europe

Globe Sights In Atchison Glare of Daily Dilemmas

A jumble of local observations from Atchison. Citizens blame stubbornness for unrest while a wife endures her husband’s business reverses and a wedding kiss count stirs gossip. Mothers at a meeting urge police to escort kids home by nine, even proposing a bell to wake them early. An ad touts Purifier and Blood Maker for digestion and vigor.

Mrs Lease Denounces Socialism in Chicago Post

In a scorching critique the Chicago Post lampoons Mrs. Lease for declaring socialism the country’s hope while avoiding the issue. The piece mocks leadership, the “sliver question,” and suggests the weather kept readers from full debate as it muses on Populists and Popocrats chasing “an tesve” and sliver dollars.

Lease

Notable Names in Press Snippets and Events

Professor C. H. Hitchcock will study Greenland geology with Peary on an Arctic expedition. Horace L. Chapman, Ohio governor candidate, rejects honorary titles. General John B. Gordon remains active in politics. Baron Fava and Mime plan a summer in Italy to inter their son Rene’s remains in Naples with Amatels’ tomb. Emperor William II sent a wreath to the First Dragon Guards. Waterloo inscription embroidered on ribbon. Ex-President Harrison backs saloon restrictions in Indianapolis. Abner McKinley’s telegraphy advance noted. Mohart praised for memory. Siam’s monarch corrects a Vatican inscription. John W. Hendrie of South Beach donates real estate to SF Mercantile Library. Russia forms Turgenelt monument efforts in Orel. St. Petersburg committee to solicit funds.

Baron Fava Mime Fava Italy Rene Fava Naples Amatels William II Flo Dragon Guards Waterloo

The Tender Passion and Witty Comic Quips Collide

A collection of humorous exchanges from several papers with playful banter about love, wedding rings, and domestic misunderstandings. Dialogues touch on kisses, persuading fathers, bicycle talk, and marriage customs in light, breezy style. Names and papers cited include Indianapolis Journal, Philadelphia Press, Cincinnati Enquirer, Detroit Press, Philadelphia American, Tid Bits, and Cleveland Leader.

Amelia Augustus Mme Cleveland

Why Ed Little Shines At Home In His Talk

Topeka reporters focus on Ed Little's Sunday visit noting his distinctive talk outshines his coal clothes and the governor's secretary becomes a new star in the capital's conversational scene. A state officer's presence adds to the dazzle as Abi lene Heflector is mentioned in the colorful local vignette.

Little Topeka Abilene

Doctor seeks Pike's Peak ownership in historic claim

Dr. Albert G. Lewis travels to Washington with legal and civic testimony to prove a historic homestead claim on Pike's Peak's summit in El Paso County Colorado. He asserts possession of the highest, barren 14170 foot point, seeks government title under old soldier laws, and vows to challenge the transfer of authority from war to interior to secure the land.

Albert Lewis Colorado Springs Albert G. Lewis Manitou Washington Pike's Peak Supreme Court Lewis el Paso County Col Aline Pueblo Cleveland War Department Department. of the Interior Hi Paso Government Land Office United States Dr. Lewis Interior Department

New York Gets a Banner in Christian Endeavor Display

The New York city union celebrated a banner presentation to honor progress in Christian Endeavor efforts over the past year. Rev B L House of Attieboro presented the banner, with Rev H O Rinports of New York announcing the flag and 1300 tithe givers in Endeavor ranks. The audience sang Bring Back the Banner to Me as a blue and white flag was waved. Rev T O Crouse of Baltimore spoke on Some Spiritual Returns for Missionary investments.

San Francisco Union of Christian Endeavorera B.L. House Attieboro Mass H. O. Rinports New York City Union Endeavor Christian Endeavor T. O. Crouse Baltimore

Riots erupt as crowd fights bull ring blaze in Barcelona

A bullfight in Barcelona on July 13 ended in a riot after an altercation with management. Spectators hurled sticks and benches into the arena and gunfire rang out. Gendarmes intervened, several people were seriously injured, and multiple arrests followed.

Barcelona Seversl

Was Honey Enough in Spalding Trial

Chicago, Iuw w-in the trial of ex Bank President Spalding for embez zlement yesterday. Prof Shattuck of the University of Illinois declared there was enough money in the general fund to meet warrants up to the time bonds were hypothecized. Defense aims to show a different state of affairs from Shattuck. National Convention Epworth League Meets in Toronto July 15 18. Santa Fe Route offers fund trip tickets for July 1 14 and July 15. Beggs Hair Renewer advertised as the Monarch of Patent Medicines.

Chicago Iuw Spalding Prof. Shattuck University of Ilinois Shattuck Epworth League Toronto Santa Fe Sents Fe

G A R Reunions Dates Set Across Kansas

The list records dates for soldiers reunions certified to G A R department headquarters. Cities include Sherman bifouse, Cloverdale, Elsworth, Cherryvale, Buffalo, Concordia, Baxter Springs, Anderson County Gennett, Harvey county Newton, Marion, Mint county Paola, Baldwin, Cedarvale, Parsons, Topeka, Leavenworth, Mine Creek Pleasanton, Holton, Morris county, Arkansas City, Superior Neb. Details span July to October with inclusive date ranges for each event.

Kansas G. A. R. Department Sherman Bivouse Junin Snd Cloverdale Elsworth Cherryvale Buffalo Concordia Baxter Springs Anderson County Gennett Harvey County Newton Marion County Mint County Paola Baldwin Cedarvale Parsons Leavenworth Mine Creek Pleasanton Holton Morris County Arkansas City Superior Neb

Colored Club Boycott Over 15 Cents Beer Charge

The Calumet Cycle club, New York’s ace-high Black organization, was barred from a West End hotel at One Hundred and Tenth Street and the boulevard after a 15 cent beer price dispute. A member paid the 15 cent price, prompting a boycott against the hotel by club members and supporters.

New York Calumet Cycle Club West End Tenth Street Boulevard Calumet Club Colored Society Christ Wa

Field's Cable Relics Go to National Museum

The National Museum in Washington has secured the Cyrus W. Field collection of documents autographs telegrams and cablegrams relating to the first Atlantic cable. Donated by Mrs. Isabella Field Judson of Dobbs Ferry New York the items include Field's journal deep sea sounding notes the Great Eastern log the great ship’s cane and medals from Congress and the French government with related engravings and resolutions.

National Museum Washington Cyrus W. Field Isabella Field Judson Dobbs Ferry Maynard Mer. Field Great Haastern Mr. Field Congress Europe Field

Redstone Seeks Fresh Notoriety With Open Letter

Washington July 13 Col A B Redstone a former advance agent for Coxey and his commonwealers visited the White House to deliver an open letter. He advocated issuing regal tender paper dollars and employing idle men on public works projects to boost the economy.

St Lawrence canal contract awarded for Niagara-like falls

Hazleton Pa July 13 The St Lawrence Power company Massena Springs awarded John W Crelin the contract to excavate a three mile canal in St Lawrence county between the St Lawrence and Glass rivers to create a waterfall and electric plant. Westinghouse Electric of Pittsboro received the machinery and electrical equipment contract said to cost 1 000 000. The two streams run parallel with a 48 foot fall and natural declivities in places claimed to equal Niagara.

Hazleton St. Lawrence Power Company Massena Springs John W. Crelin St. Lawrence County St. Lawrence Glass Rivers Niagara Fells Westinghouse Electric Company Pittsboro

Mrs Bradbury Free and Case Dismissed in SF Court

In a San Francisco court, Mrs John Bradbury of Los Angeles did not appear due to illness. The Society for the Prevention of Crime moved to dismiss the case, and the judge granted dismissal as to Mr Bradbury.

Society For Prevention of Crime San Francisco John Bradbury Los Angeles Lewis Sweeney Society For the Prevention of Crime Bradbury Kane Society Mr. Bradbury

Chicago's New Jail Opens With Modern Design

Chicago July 12 Cook county's new jail transfers from county commissioners in a simple ceremony. President Healy may speak while Jailer Whiupan leads 450 inmates to the new quarters. The old jail is described as foul and vermin infected, while the new $230000 building is praised as the finest county jail in the country with modern features. Two years and 20000 has been spent on construction.

Chicago Cook County Healy Whiupan

Queen Liliuokalani and Duke Palmer to Leave Washington

Queen Liliuokalani and Duke Palmer depart Washington for New York and seashore resorts to escape the heat, planning to return in early autumn if the annexation matter remains unsettled. The ex queen will visit the duke’s residence near Hastings before returning.

Washington Suly Liliue Kalani Sulte Duke Palmer New York Heston White House Porter Hanna Crowninshield Navy Dake

Three New York Girls Survive Wildcat Attack in Catskills

Miss Lucy Powell of Brooklyn Miss Clara Gaus and Miss Genevieve Harrison of New York explored Pine Hill area in Kingston N Y on a hunting trip. A wild cat sprang from underbrush and pounced on Miss Harrison who was knocked to the ground. Hunter Jim Deutcher of Big Indian arrived and killed the cat with an axe. Harrison was injured but out of danger after the shock.

New York Catskills Cape Surf Kingston N. Y Lucy Powell Brooklyn Clara Gaus Genevieve Harrison Pine Hill Miss Harrison Jim Deutcher Big Indian

Indian Drank Whisky Trails Twelve Miles Then Six

Joseph Ward, an Indian known as lead son of Paul Ward, Chief of the Poome patuck Indians, fled from supposed enemies by running twelve miles to Wading River and six miles to Poosepatuck and back. He hid in a granary then under a bed after firing through a doorway. Deputy Sheriff Lopez urged him to leave his shelter.

Mortones Joseph Ward Wading River Ward Poosepatuck Hamilton Robinson Robinson Joe Theron Ross Sherif Lopez Paul Ward

Diver Finds Diamond Lost Years Ago in Camp Creek

Portsmouth Ohio July 1 A diver recovered a valuable diamond ring lost about six to nine years ago in McCulloch creek at Camp McCulloch. Mr Hassel Newman nephew of J W Newman and a group of friends were swimming and diving when a large handful of gravel yielded the ring among the debris during an afternoon of recreation.

Portsmouth McCulloch Creek Camp McCulloch Hassel Newman J. W. Newman Newman

Buckleas Arnica Salve Claims Value For Wide Range

An early 1900s style advertisement touts Buckleas Arnica Salve as best value for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin troubles. It promises Alon money refund and percent per box if not satisfied.

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the State Journal BY Prank P. Maclennan Harvest GLOBE Atchison Globe Atchison Akiveine C. H. Hitchcock Dartmouth Lieutenant Peary Greenland Horace L. Chapman Ohio John B. Gordon Georgia Harrison Hitself Indianapolis Abner McKinley McKinley Mohart Siam Vatican John W. Hendriese South Beach Conn San Francisco Mercantile Library Ile Hendrie Russia Turgenelt Orel St Petersburg Constantine Constantinoviteh Academy of Science Indianapolis Journal Mr. Spratte Philadelphia Press Papa Cincinnati Enquirer Belle Blanche Detroit Press Marge Jack Mamma Madge Philadelphis American Barcelons Hood Oe. C. E Hood & Co Lowell G. A. RR Coxey Amade-To-Order Niagara Great St. Lawrences Mrs. Bradbury Freed Chamberisia Pleasent Cafe Druggisia Queen Lil Duke” Palmer Diver Clairette N. K. Fairbank Company St. Louis Henney Buggy Co Troy Surreys Phaetons Warner & Potter Hamilton Mal East Sixth Street Kinley & Lannan Kas Barghert Moker All Peter Heinz Kansas City Institute Kerbey Inc Lesll Eeley Union Depot Keeley Institute Kansa Batman & Hatfield Kansas Ave E. A. Chaney East Sth Ave Telephone Buster
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