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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1897
Page
6
The article estimates world gold production values near $6 billion, US output around $2 billion since 1860, and silver vastly outweighing gold by weight. It discusses Alaska’s potential impact, the gold silver ratio, and the improbability of Alaska altering global gold availability or reserves materially.
A World Telegram special from New York reports Alaska gold discoveries stirring U S Britain tensions. Senator Davis seeks ratification of a treaty to fix the Canada Alaska boundary to reduce likely difficulties. Davis plans to bring the treaty to the Senate executive session with little opposition expected.
New York reports Daniel Gueventalin of BM Guggenheim & Sons forecasts Yukon fields will yield far beyond current expectations. He cites ongoing expert work and open shipping to support a coming surge in gold output and rising silver value, though some editors doubt recent sensational claims.
Leon Graves and John P Ryan, both jailed on $5,000 bail in New York City, stand trial for assault and robbery of Brooklyn attorney Robert B Clark. Readied on extradition from Utah, Graves linked to a prior Utah bank theft. itemized theft included a diamond pin silver watch cash and a notebook. They attempted to acid injure Clark but he escaped and police arrived, recovering all stolen property and weapons.
A Haltiner dispatch notes Heston and New York rely on Delaware and Maryland peninsulas for peaches. About 150000 to 200000 baskets ship annually from Tidewater Maryland, but Pennsylvania Railroad estimates crop yields will be only about a quarter of last summer due to curculio infestation. June orchard yields were heavy, yet rotting insect damage devastates orchards across Delaware New Jersey and nearby regions. Funeral services were held for Rev Butler bishop elect of Concordia Kansas after his body was embalmed in Home Illinois.
The Spectator notes a native American collectivist party forming amid growing discontent with trusts and railways. It warns a western populist could rise to the White House with Bryan as president, backed by a Democratic Congress, pursuing state ownership of railroads and a broader collectivist program.
New York Journal and Adviser reports W D Robinson of Meridian Mississippi in consultation with life insurance officials to defraud by insuring invalids and hastening death by poison. Scene centered in Kemper county Mississippi with detailed figures on policies, deaths, poisons, and funds to be paid.
Mrs Deever and a grocery boy were riding to Keiths greenhouse when the horse bolted. It jerked the carriage, tipping over, and the horse leaped through the glass roof, injuring its foreleg. Mrs Deever escaped with minor scratches.
A distorted report claims William J Bryan was sent to a state asylum, while the real figure appears to be William H Bryan. The piece notes an attempted attack on Fritz Durein by a man who mistook him for Frank Durein, and mentions Under Sheriff Lucas and a "trusty" escorting him to Oaklund.
New York July 13 The Herald from Washington reports Secretary Long may place the Miantonomah Keenogitor and the Brantonomsh in reserve to keep ships ready for immediate service. The Miantonomah has rested at League Island since 1885 with minor repairs. The move aims to prepare for possible emergencies amid Japan Hawaii and Cuban tensions.
Dee Wilkerson a former policeman pleaded guilty last winter to selling liquor. Judge Hazen deferred sentence citing destitute family and a delicate condition of his wife. He granted two days for Wilkerson to arrange for his family before sentencing on Wednesday.
London reports the death of Edward Charles Baring, first Baron Hevelatoke, aged senior partner of Baring Brothers and former Bank of England director. He was a prominent figure in finance and banking circles.
The executive committee announces invitations to W. J. Bryan Grover Cleveland and Horace Chapman to attend the September 2 city celebration when President McKinley visits Fremont Ohio. The Democratic nominees for governor and other officials are named as guests for the exercises.
John L. Brown a 25 year old merchant and postmaster from Sweet Water Iowa Johnny Brown visited with Epworth Leaguers and his father Joseph K Brown. Brown declined a guide and disappeared after entering the Cave of the Winds. It is believed he slipped and was swept over the cataract. The disappearance was kept secret by friends hoping he would return.
Special master George W. Clark listens to lawyers as Judge Horton leads the stockyards case. Attorney General Bayle and David Marin represent the state. Hite of Topeka and Dana of Kansas City will continue for the company. The escort for the special master to Judge Foster remains in question as proceedings extend beyond today. Electric Bitters touted as a non intoxicating tonic aiding bowels and kidneys with mild digestive help. 614 people may benefit from its use. Sold by J. K. Jones Drug Store on Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue.
Ad offers Suckien’s Arnica Salve described as the best salve in the West for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price 24 cents per box. For sale by Kansas Ave.
General Brewer of the Salvation Army in Chicago and the northwest delivers a plain, strong defense before a jury in Evans ton. He argues the street as the cathedral of the people, cites practical good from the Army, and emphasizes rights as American citizens. He is described as tall, rugged, and a career military leader with a lineage in law enforcement.
Orris Benson, a 15 year old deaf blind mute at the New York Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, is making remarkable progress in education. He learned sign spelling, then speech by feeling his teacher’s throat, mastered 46 vocal positions in a year, and now writes with a typewriter. His progress is likened to Helen Keller’s achievements under similar conditions.
United States district attorney T Lambert plans rest in Topeka after Washington trip and will travel to Cascade California with family for summer. He confirms amicable Perry arrangement, may appoint Harry Bone as assistant. Washington nominations include Isham for commissioner Alaska, Fox fund office, Christ Arizona, Hanson Wyoming. Gasoline stove tank explosion at 325 Lake Street causes minor damage, no injuries.
Market notes from Kansas City list hay and timothy prices with prairie hay at 5.00 dollars and oats related items. Oats-Du No.2 white hay-pail to choice timothy described as dull and lower end. Prices shown include eight dollars for choice timothy and five dollars for new choice prairie.
Market gossip from the WW A Michael Commission Co Brokers outlines grain and coffee fluctuations. Reports show wheat, corn, and oats moving with bearish tendencies and rising or falling prices across Chicago, Kansas City, and Liverpool forward markets.
Market recap from Chicago July 5 shows hog receipts today around 25.00 with bids up about 0.01, lights at 863.66, and cattle quotes mixed. Sheep receipts near 3.00 with strong demand. western lambs and native sheep shown, with official yesterday receipts and shipments noted and estimated hog tomorrow at 28,000.
The State Journal shows a daily average circulation for the first six months of 1897 at 16,625, compared with 1896 figures. The paper notes full day leased wire from Associated Press, membership in the American Newspaper Publishers Association, and presence of 4 Linotypes and a fast Web Perfecting Press.
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