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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1897

Page

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Brewing Syndicate Aims to Unite U S Brewers Under English Capital

A vast brewing consolidation backed by British investors forms a syndicate to merge American breweries into a single national company. Philadelphia is cited as the headquarters with capitalization near 200 million dollars. The plan proceeds through Pennsylvania and neighboring states, with key properties and malt plants eyed for sale as part of the push.

New York The Journal and Advertiver Today Amelia Brewers Phadelphia Pittsbury Tharolt Miwauker St. Louuis Rochester Haltimeré National Brewing Company Pennsylvania York Obi Indiana Hondred Brewis Philadelphia Putehore Rochesor Cimdnnat Chicass St Saiche Syn- Geate Tarpe Prey Tie Pitas Delphia Penhsylvania Mme Best Etate Organication Maxs Phildelphia Allesheny Lt le Affalo Chieagy Milwaukee Lyma N.Y Spotty Newe Hempureal Decker AnGuDl Saterlen Seeth Peach Hrewns Sonsay Mr. Bout Sulltauton Hiss King- Re Eusatire Philadel Petar Amd Sass Tate Lie Brewers Marche Lon Kt Tin Enelieh Uittemeyer Guternheimer, Tatumerer & Marshall Engi Breating Syndicate Enslich Investors Bx American Breweries Countey Dodo

Hanna’s arrival at Mackinac with Cleveland party

The Hanna party led by Senator Hanna finishes a viewing trip from Cleveland through the lakes to Mackinac Island on July 20th. On board were Mrs J McChanas Mr JB Perkin Sr and others including Mrs A Olin Jr E W Walker Francis Perkins and Miss Clara Hanna. They discuss delaying tax deliberations and plan a brief stop at Put-in-Bay before returning to Cleveland.

Cleveland Lakes Mackinac Island Mick Civeland Bard J. McChanas JB. Perkin A. Olin, Jr E. W. Walker Francis Perkins L. & Hanna Clara Hanna Fannie Hasta Leonid Manna Put-in Bay

Few Leaving Kansas Says Turner on Wheat Good and Growth

Assistant General Superintendent Turner of the Santa Fe, visiting Denver with Chicago headquarters, praised Kansas agriculture. He cited wheat quality and large yields, predicting 50,000,000 bushels in the current crop, more cattle than ever, and reduced outmigration as signs of farmer satisfaction and adaptability.

Turner Kansas Denver Chicago Dyer Transportation Department

Was all a fake Manhattan Run July 2 199%

A dispatch from J D Graham Secretary of Agriculture states no funds were drawn from the Kansas experiment station, denying reports of political meddling in college land work. He says Congress appropriations are used as intended and Kansas may pursue its own political ideas.

Manhattan The State Journal Jones Wilson M. A. Custvtun Carleton Wilson Kansas Congress Tolle Eiven J.D. Graham

Topeka Chooses The State Journal As Official City Paper

The Topeka city council and Mayor Fe Hows formally endorse The State Journal as the official paper for the coming year. The council vote and mayoral approval affirm the selection, praising the paper as representative of Topeka and the state’s finest city.

Fe Hows Reduy State Journal Topeka Angelmus Union

London Chronicle on Resignation of President Andrews

London Chronicle prints an editorial focusing on Benjamin Andrews resignation from Brown University. It argues the move signals a major blow to capitalist oligarchy and hints at shifts toward state control of higher education, with fears over private endowments and monopolist interests.

London Chronicle Andrews London Daly Dairy Chronicle This Morning Benjamin Andrews Brown University America Chronicie Bemis University of Chiemse Andrews Wre

Booth Tucker's Colony Plans Small Farm Settlements

Booth Tucker of the Salvation Army, back from the western trip, seeks to establish family plots near the city for poor households. The plan envisions one to two acre tracts on outskirts, with nearby markets, climate and land features favorable for colonization. The project aims to attract men with city work who return home to tend small farms.

Chicago Booth- Tucker Salvation Army Hureses

Blood in India Sparks Night Attack on Fort

Reported in Loniton dated July 28 an assault by large bands of tribesmen on Camp Malakand in Chitral ended with British repulse and fears of a wider uprising. Casualties include Private Leonard Mantey of the 45th Sikhs killed, Private Taylor wounded, with Major Merbert and Lieutenant Watting injured. Sedition charges against Tilak arise in Bombay as government braces for escalating unrest.

India Malakar Chitral Leonard Mantey Taylor Merbert Watting Engineer Corps Simla Legislative Council Bombay Gangadhsr Tusk Fle Ft. Malakand London the Times Sila Swat Aw Swat Malakand Pham Brest Cnt Mothmohn Chakadara Jethinjohn Chakaara Touchl

Grace Allen Freed in Poisoning Trial Acquittal

Grace Allen, a Kansas schoolteacher from Guthrie, was acquitted of poisoning her rival Miss Phronia Ecks and Ecks’s mother at Crumdler. The defense argued the women were harmed by gueue medicine the family reportedly used, and the verdict drew public commendation for Verdier.

San Francisco Invites McKinley for City Welcome

Mayor telegraphs President McKinley from Washington inviting him to San Francisco and asks Congressman Lewd to secure a favorable reply if possible. Separate item notes Rock Island Route trains offering through sleeping and chair cars to Colorado Springs and Denver with 15 p m Topeka departure and next morning arrivals.

San Francisco McKinley Phelan Washington Vinkt Rock Island Ethey Colorado Springs Denver Topeka Coorado Springs Poprka Colorado Spring

Women for Klondike Seeks Chicago Passengers

Chicago travelers intensify plans for the Klondike voyage as steamship and railroad offices report heavy inquiries and many men seek berths. Mrs Win Chase and Mrs Katherine Romley lead a group of women ready to join the expedition, eager for gold and adventure. Additional companions include Miss Pauline Kellock and Mrs C W Romney, with seven more rumored to accompany the party.

Chicago Klondike el Parado Noerl American Transportation and Trading Company Thomas Cook & Son The Northern Pacific Great Northwestern Airways Cook’s Wm. Chase San Francisco St. Michels North American Company Tn Narchora Transcontinental Lines Seattle St. Michaels Portland Juneau Dyea Win Chase Katherine V. Romley Alaska Pauline Kellock West Congress Street Birs. C. W. Romney Windsor Park

Government to buy two lots for north government building

Gharkscurus reports a special government commissioner will visit next week to approve purchasing two lots north of the government building. Veale and Hammatt will receive 15000 and 10000 respectively as part of the deal. Curtis notes a 35000 appropriation secured and hopes for 71000 more from next congress to enlarge the building.

Curtin Senate House Veale Land Department

Sherman to quit cabinet in October resigning as secretary of state

Washington reports say John Sherman will resign as secretary of state with Whitelaw Reid chosen as his successor. Sherman objected to Judge Day as first assistant secretary and pressed the president to accept his resignation. Though the president refused at first, Sherman agreed to delay the move until mid October.

Whitelaw Reid Washington John Sherman Mr. Sherman State Department

Big celebration planned by Topeka colored people

The colored churches of Topeka organize a citywide August celebration on the fair grounds for August 3 4 and 1 with music lectures and concerts each afternoon and evenings. Prot Jacksons band and Kansas military band to provide music. A mechanical exhibit shows works by colored people. Daily barbecue planned. Speakers include Rev G A Griffith George Bills Laurence J H Guy W Z Jasmman W J Townsend J B Brows and C H J Taylor of Baltimore.

Topeka Fair Grounds Cheatauqua Assembly Jackson Chitts and Kansas Military Band G. A Grisith Geo. Bills Laurence Messrs J. H. Guy W. Z. Jasmman W. J. Townsend Leavenworth J. BI. Brows C. H. J. Taylor Baltimore

Santa Fe Road Jubilee Promises Festive Anniversary

The Santa Fe railway marks a silver anniversary with Topeka festival plans spanning September 27 to October 2. A two color folder will promote Santa Fe day and a broad growth record from Kansas to the Pacific and Gulf coasts, detailing track miles, locomotives, and cars. The program highlights a parade of industrial displays and the Santa Fe route’s expansion from 25 years ago to a system reaching Chicago, Los Angeles, and beyond.

Santa Fe Railway Topeka Santa Fe Khanses Kansas Santa Fe Trail Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Territorial Segisnature Kansas and Colorado State Line Newton Congress Atchison State Line Buffalo State of Chicago Los Angeles San Diego Pacific Coast Galveston Gulf Coast el Paso Mexico Denver Southwest Missouri River

Big meeting tonight for Santa Fe anniversary committee

The executive committee in charge of the Santa Fe anniversary celebration will hold its second meeting in the general office building tonight at o'clock. Delegates from the Topeka lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Plain Men will be elected to enlarge the committee by three members. Messrs HLA May FJ Withrow and GH Thomas were chosen last Sunday after the lodge agreed to open correspondence with BKT lodges at various Santa Fe points to secure representation. The secretary MWJ Healy will handle correspondence with department heads state wide.

Topeka The Brotherhood of Railway ‘Plainmen Messrs Hla. May Withrow G. H Thomas Ohoeen B. of KT Santa Fe Reed Me WJ. Healy Onm Oper

Medicine Lodge to Be Represented in Santa Fe Parade Display

The exe cutive committee of the Committee of Fifteen will replace its names in a Santa Fe celebration display. W J Healy informs Santa Fe employees plans for a prominent early Indian meeting scene. About fifty floats are expected in the parade with funding from Topeka and railroad orders.

Medicine Lodge Santa Fe W. J. Healy Topeka

Tide of Prosperity Ebbs Carries a Number of Business Concerns Out to Sea

Boston reports the Lyman cotton mill declares a regular two per cent semi annual dividend despite six month business weakness with partial shutdowns. Chicago notes Metropolitan Electric company failure amid $37,000 in debts and $100,000 assets. Toronto reports Bachrach & Co assigning for creditors with $65,000 liabilities and $15,000 assets. St Louis records a chattel deed of trust for $50,000. Fall River mills plan two week August closure due to cotton shortages. nearby mills shut for longer periods, impacting about 1,890 workers.

Boston Ftolyoks Chicago Metropolitan Electric Company Toronto Ont Bachrach & Co New York Bradford Manchester England St. Louis 5. Louis Car Wheel Company Union Trust Company Willem H. Keirfey Cerr Street Fall River,Mess Wampagon Cotton Millat Steven's Mills Richard Borden Mills

Sudden Demand for Agricultural Implements Across Industry

Chicago reports a surge in orders for agricultural implements as the industry faces a prolonged season. Manufacturers struggle with scarce iron and on-hand stock. Railroads inquire about rising demand while pig iron and steel products gain price support. Kokomo plant resumes with 500 workers as orders surge. Rockford bit works extend shifts and other factories boost labor.

Chicago Kokomo Ind Kokoro Pittsburg Glass Company Rockford

Karnival Knights Meet Tonight Called for General Committee

Karnival Knights to convene a general committee meeting at the Commercial lab tonight. Chairman Chase and Secretary McManus urge all members to attend as business of great importance will be discussed. List of committee members includes Holliday Dana Chase McManus Waters Nichols Bennett Ashton Roehr Swayze Surry Merriam Callier Thrapp Humphey Downing Torrington Nipps Copeland Smith Hengersim Craur Noble Wilson McCabe Weaver Heyden Adams Mean Leser Bird Popenoe Pierce Withred Scott Pegues Reichentach Hollister Waters Williams Adams C Adams Hixted Palmer Clements Hamilton Cust Gailon Morgan Kellam Jenkins Wikidal Sibley Dudley Witidal Lagerstrum.

Karnival Knights Commercial Lab Chas & Holliday Joan F. McManus C.K. Holliday A. W. Dana F. B. Chase, Inc F. Mc Ned Hengersim Fras Craur Walter Noble P. Wilson CT. McCabe H. AL Weaver Heyden W. A. Adams Morrix T. W. Mean HM. G. Leseher LF. Bird P.O. Popenoe Robert Pierce Charlie Withred Scott J.B. Dones Tison Lindsay Pegues Reichentach Nate

Big Fire at Yonkers Destroys Hats and Silks Factories

A major blaze in Yonkers N Y yesterday afternoon destroyed two large factory buildings housing W A Reed & Co hat makers Howland Bros hat makers Puss Bros silk manufacturers and Yonkers Silk Co The loss is expected near half a million dollars leaving about 600 workers unemployed as employees escaped via fire escapes and many lost their street clothing during the evacuation

New York Yonkers N. Y W. A. Reed &O Howland Bros Puss Bros Yonkers Silk Company

Rival Steamboat War Sparks Free Beer Bathing Salts Feasts

Chicago July 24. Rival steamboat lines offer unlimited beer cigars sandwiches and baths to lure passengers between Chicago and Manhattan Beach. Fares slashed from 13 cents to 1 cent drawing huge crowds as promoters stage a noisy spectacle with banners shipboard festivities and competitive advertising.

Chicago Cuieage Manhattan Beach Powers Nieman Bin Seeman van Buren Sirest

Depew A Cycler and Vanderbilt’s London Visit

News mentions Dr Chauncey M Depew president of New York Central railways ending his push to force cycles as baggage in New York lines. Simultaneously a London dispatch notes Commodore Vanderbilt in Lucerne health improvement stay at Hotel Nationale. An advertisement promotes Herbine liver medicine and Laxation Bromo which relieves headache and neuritis with a money back guarantee.

Newport. R Chauncey M. Depew New York Central Railroad Company New York Dr. Depew H Vanderbilt Switzerland London Carnelius Vandertilt Lucerne Claylius Hotel Nationale W. Stansfield Kan Agi Miller's Topeka

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Hannas Mackin Partisan Manhattan College BOOTH BLOOD Large Fores Grace Allen Freed Ayer Women For Sam Sierman Santa FE Road Santa Fe Company Executive Committee Committee of Fifteen BATH Newman Watts Lake Peliverian Richarde Rheylry Tyrmuin Depew New York Central
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