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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1897

Page

4

State Journal subscription terms and regional wheat trade notes

The piece outlines subscription options for the State Journal in Topeka and Kansas towns, with daily and weekly editions and mailing details. It then discusses four new Tronster flour mills in Beatrice, North Yakima, and Spokane, boosting westward wheat movement to Japan, China, and Pacific ports, and notes anticipated price effects and benefits for Western farmers and factory workers as wheat trades shift westward with fuller railcars and larger shipments from Argentina and Brazil.

Weather Indications and Pardons Echo Warm July

Weather notes July heat lingers with southerly winds. A jumble of opinions about the pardon board follows, as authorities weigh petitions from criminals amid a summer heat mood. The piece contrasts cool prison walls with hot streets while recalling public scrutiny of the pardon process.

State's Attorney Nomination Highlights Lambert Selection

Topeka will soon see a new United States district attorney for Kansas. Ike Lambert, a seasoned, eloquent lawyer with decades of practice, is praised for energy, tact, and popularity. Emporia and Sunflower State supporters call him a strong, meritorious pick by the U.S. Senate and commission.

Topeka United States Kansas Ike Lambert Emporia Stralgale Sunflower State Lambert Kannas

Future of Wheat and Trade Shifts Across Asia Markets

The outlook for wheat growers east of the Mississippi shows a shift from a single export market to two, with Liverpool price setting US home markets until new eastward rival markets emerge. Northwest flour trade evolves as wheat from northern states may move west. 500 million in China, Korea, and Japan increasingly adopt white bread, boosting demand. Steamship expansion promises larger, faster transport to Asia, aided by railways and Pacific routes. President Hill expands flour in China and Japan to integrate into local diets.

Mitsimipol United States Hocky Fronn Telns Liverpool America Orient Northwest China Korea Japan Gome Sea Statiie Northern Pacific Great Northern Railways Hill

Fragments From Various Newspapers Tantalize Potpourri

A collage of clipped lines and quips from multiple papers including Arkansas City Traveler, Hutchinson News, Wichita Beacon, Ottawa Republican, Lawrence Journal, and Wichita Eagle. Snatches touch on society, weather, politics, and editorials as a playful, disjointed summary of broader press chatter.

Notable People News: Haggard Bonheur Rhodes and More

A collage of brief notes on public figures and events: Hitler Haggard finishes a novel The Swallow, Rosa Bonheur favors rural life, Miss Helen Gladstone to open Bangor Women Students Hotel ceremony, Cecil Rhodes buys Sauerdale farms to farm and build Africa’s largest dam, Foraker named trustee at Ada normal university with Brice, Huntington donates Spanish scripts to California, Lord Rosebery’s scarce public life, golf as a grave choice, Secretary Long on Washington ties and navy Americanization, alien crews noted.

Cecil Rhodes Sauerdale Bulawayo South Africa Senator Foraker Ohio Bushnell Ohio Normal University of Ada Calvin S. Brice Heusie CP. Huntington Southern Pacific Railway University of California California Lord Rosebery United States Navy Spratt Cats

Globe Sights From The Atchison Globe

A string of old fashioned quips on marriage and social behavior notes men and women in humorous contrasts. A bachelor’s dog and an old maid’s cat are used as examples, with sly observations on applause, compliments, and engagements.

Atchison Globe

Mob A PEEPING TOM at Coney Island Ends in Beating

A man identified as Daniel Morris is dragged from under a bathhouse at Coney Island and subjected to a brutal mob beating by about 50 people including guards. He is forced into the surf and repeatedly struck with fists, oars, and parasols until exhausted. He is taken to the police station where he is charged. a bystander is fined twenty-nine days.

Coney Island New York Tompkins Walk Charles Davis Daniel Morris Lancreve's Surf Avenue Morris William Curley Curley Mor~ Hs Milton Smith Avery Oe Clougher Brady Nostrihd

Professor Reese Stuns Coney Island with Psychic Breakfast Test

Chicago professor Reese amazed Coney Island residents by declaring he could reveal hidden facts. He asked participants to write their breakfast details on slips, then read names and birthdays through their folded papers. One woman, Mike Tina Arnold of West Ninety-Seventh Street, admitted the claim. Johnny Meehan recalls readings about his mother’s maiden name and other personal data.

Reese Coney Island New York Professor Reese Chicago Coney Iland Telliqwe Bernas Count Cagitoitro Mike Tina Arnold West Ninety-seventh Strest Johnny Meehan Meehan Jane Dolan Ehough New York City Muully Richard Baker Excise Board

Tramps in Russia Taxed and Protected as Vagrant Guilds

A St Petersburg report claims tramps in Russia are officially recognized and shielded by the government. It notes in Penza province tramps form guilds springing to beg across the empire, returning in autumn to winter in ease with families, aided by authorities who rely on their tax payments. It estimates tramps can save about 380 annually during their tours.

Russia St. Petersburg Pensa Tull

Killing Bands of Sheep in Utah Attack and Slay

A Price Utah special reports five masked men armed rode into Vernal area herding about 700 sheep. They bound and injured the Bickersons, then killed nearly all the sheep, sparing few. Deputy Sheriff Packer hunts for clues as the property losses mount. Catholic Ladies discuss raising admission age. amendment defeated. Cap Carets advertises a constipation remedy with a free trial offer.

Utah Salt Lake The Tribune Price William George Eickerson Vernal Bickersons Packer Catholic Ladies Chicago Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association

Gladstone on Theology in Gleanings and Public Writings

New York July reports Mr Gladstone as a tireless writer and thinker on ancient Greek philosophy and modern theology. His book Gleanings Theological and Euchantastical surveys his view of scripture, Christendom, and the atonement, arguing a rational moral purpose in sacred texts and defending unity amid church division.

New York Gladstone Eton Oxford Mecare, Scribner Huxley Elysian Science Earth Air Heaven Ani Inet Humphrey Ward Robert Elsiners Cruce Mary St. Paul Dante Alsueman

Kinley Outing Planned on Lake Champlain Trip After Adjournment

President McKinley will spend part of the summer in New York with Vice President Hobart. The entourage includes Alger Porter and Gage may join later. They expect a six week stay at a grand Lake Champlain hotel with elegant rooms and expansive grounds. Vermonters anticipate the president attending state encampments and local banquets in Isle La Motte.

New York Congress Washington McKinley Hobart Lake Champlain and Rice Alger John Addison Porter Gage Bluff Point McKinney Biz Delaware and Hudson Road Vermont Natonal Guard Chester Vermont Fish and Game Leaper Nelson J. Fisk Isle la Motte Island Lake Champiin

Dunlop's Condition Imprisoned Ex Editor Weakens in Hospital

Joliet Illinois July 25 1899 Joseph BR Dunlop executor of the Chicago Dispatch now serving a penitentiary sentence for printing obscene matter is reported in a weak condition. He has grown thin and nervous since admission and the authorities fear another paralytic stroke could prove fatal at any moment.

Chicago Joliet Toseph BR. Dunlop Chicago Dispatch

Salvatore Arrives After 113 Day Transatlantic Passage

The Italian bark Salvatore, Captain Farlello, reached Rockland after 113 days from Augusta Sicily, the longest known voyage between the two ports. Sailed from Augusta Mirch, weather and gales drove her off course. she was towed in from Rockland to this port by a tug with cargo of salt undamaged. Consignees had prepared to claim insurance on the loss prior to news of arrival.

Tucnsport Guiyes Salvatore Farlello Augusta Sicily Augusta Mirch Gibraltar Maine Rockland Consignees

Elwood Mining Association to Send Eight Prospects to Alaska

Elwood Mining Association, with a large membership, plans to send eight local men to the Elon dyke gold regions in Alaska to prospect. Shares sell for $1 with 500 sold. stock may rise to 2,000. The eight prospectors depart August 1 with a year’s provisions, profits shared by stockholders. Tickets for travel July 16 to 23 via Santa Fe Route. other dates listed.

Elwood Via Swy Elondyke Alaska Doe Th. Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Miller's Pharmacy Sixth and Topeka Avenue Chisago Santa Fe West Sth

Novel trip by rowboat family travels river chain

Dr and Mrs Arthur G Todd and two Chicago children start from Joliet in a 16 foot rowboat for a weeks long journey. They plan to ride canals and rivers from Joliet to the Ulviole, Mississippi, Tennessee, Wautaues, Kanawha, Ohio and back toward Wisconsin, weather and energy permitting, then return to Chicago.

Joliet Arthur G. Todd Chicago Ulviole River Mississippi Tennessee River Tennessee Wautaues Kanawha Virginia Point Pleasant Ohio Rok River Wisconsin

WHEN M'KINLEY SIGNS tariff act goes into operation

Washington July 2 treasury officials prepared to put the tariff act into operation immediately after President McKinley signs it. Copies sent to customs officers nationwide to ensure swift changeover and new schedules take effect. Collectors ordered to adopt the new trustworthiness rules and duties at once.

Washington Treasury Trustwortis Pitt Haa Tte

Rock Island Route Adds Through Slip Cars to Colorado Springs

The Rock Island Route offers through slipping and chair cars on day and night trains to Colorado Springs and Denver. Depart Topeka at 4 p.m. and arrive in Colorado Springs the next morning, with a 10:40 p.m. departure from Topeka reaching Colorado Springs by morning.

Rock Island Colorado Springs Denver Topeka Colorado Springes Bom

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