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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1897
Page
3
An Atchison Gazette piece argues for annexing Canada to the United States to prevent foreign influence and boost American business. It mocks Britain and Canada and contemplates citizens choosing union, or risk losing Canadian wealth including gold fields, while warning Canadians to join or face consequences.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with possible showers in the northeast this afternoon. Variable winds.
The New York World editorializes that most gold discoveries cross into Canadian territory and Canadian and U.S. sides both claim land as public assets. It argues land is public and gold belongs to the state, but claims laws allow adventurers to stake claims. Result is a handful of millionaires while others face taxation to cover government expenses.
William Ward Crane argues that street names reflect American practicality and conformity to the alphabet and numerals. He warns that overemphasis on businesslike nomenclature could dull civic life and strain the nation’s sense of place, suggesting naming broader areas with less rigid systems.
A New York Journal column argues Canada may expel American diggers to protect gold interests. It warns retaliation could irk the United States, noting Canada’s sensitivity to its own status and the risk of triggering tense border relations. The piece contends mutual protection sparks a broader stance on diggings in the Dominion.
A Chicago Tribune review of Hamlin Garland's new book of stories criticizes the persistent dirt and local color elements, noting uneven quality. It praises some tales like A Preacher's Love Story and A Meeting In the Foothills, while cautioning that excess grim realism dulls others and affects the collection's overall effect.
A hostile review surveys the collection highlighting Herman from the title story as a flawed yet humane figure and noting the long tale A Stopover at Tyre for its dramatic setup. It condemns The Owner of the Mul Farm as repulsive and condemns the author’s emphasis on sensationalism over entertainment. The critic likens Garland to Hardy in style but argues his aim to provoke discomfort undermines popularity and artistry.
New York July 27 Manager Charles Frohman arrived from London with plans for the coming season and enthusiasm for the success of Secret Service. He discussed producing The Connueror with Paul Potter in England and America, and a sixteenth month engagement with Sarah Bernhardt at the Renaissance in Paris. He outlined cross continental management, with American scenery and costumes shipped from New York, and a mix of English and American companies alternating between England and the United States. Several new works were named for production in New York including The Truth Tellers and a new American drama The Fall of the Earth, with other pieces and a Chinese play The First Born to be staged at the Garrick.
Crowds gather at the White House in a last attempt by office seekers to secure word with the president before departure. Senators and representatives, including Speaker Reed and others, stop to bid farewell as news circulates that the president may reappoint those nominees blocked in the prior Senate session.
Robert Cornwell of Barton county near Golden City reports a potato variety that grows entirely underground without vines. He cites reduced potato bug damage and easier field work, noting the new potato may replace current varieties if proven productive.
Kansas City July 20 13 M Dawson prosecuting attorney of Nodaway county Missouri after the father Dawson City the Mecca of Alaska gold seekers was named and Miss Tola Green of Kansas City Mo were married by Judge Gates of the vault court this afternoon There are rumors of an elopement.
Chicago July 2 The Chicago Decorating Company seeks payment for lavish decorations in a Great Northern Hotel suite allegedly ordered by General Alger. Alger denies ordering the work and refuses to pay. A party of three men and several Knights of the Grip reportedly used the rooms after a parade, prompting the dispute. The company seeks to identify who occupied the rooms and who is responsible for the bill.
Washington July 27 The secretary of War weighs a plan to set up a military post in Alaska to protect trade and enforce law. The site suggested is Fort Alegre near the Yukon mouth, about 220 miles above the river, with infantry and supporting gun brigades to guard government interests. Legal authority and congressional approval are under question, with opinion sought from the attorney general. Volunteers for Alaska service are already coming forward, and Capt Abercrombie asks to report to Secretary Alger.
Washington discusses several tariff inconsistencies as the Treasury notes questions in the act. The debate centers on calf skins classification for free entry, duties on plums, hides, and license provisions for customs brokers. Also referenced is Beggs' Hair Renewer as a patent medicine product.
Seattle July 2 In a city steamer voyage a grandson of abolitionist John Brown known as Dr John Brown dentist boarded the Alki bound for Alaska He had practiced in Seattle Everett Salem and other towns and last year went to Cook Inlet returning with gold His ancestry carried a stageworthy meeting with Major Goldsborough who helped capture the elder Brown and a tale of antebellum days.
Denver July 27 The Colorado Fish and Game Law prompts a crackdown on hotels and restaurants selling trout plover and other game. Enforcement hinges on proving the game came from public waters or other states, burden shifting to sellers leading many establishments to drop such dishes from menus.
Beason of the Lyceum theater closing speech by Henry Irving reveals plans to stage a play by his son Lawrence on Peter the Great in December. Following this, H. P. Train and Robert Hichins will present an original work. Hall's Hair Renewer advertised as a hair treatment with natural ingredients. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free mending and button sewing.
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