State Journal Subscription Terms Published For Topeka Readers
The State Journal lists subscription options including the daily edition delivered by carrier for Topeka and suburbs, or at the same price to Kansas towns with carrier service, plus a yearly weekly edition. The notice provides addresses at the State Journal Building in Topeka and contact details, noting advertising and reader access through the American Newspaper Publishers’ association.
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Topeka
Kan Sas
Tepeks State Journal
Karsas Aveaus
Eighin
New York
Potter Building
Etre American Newspaper Publishers
Ss Bodtaton
al- Wade
Union Pacific sale linked to government relief and reorganization
The Union Pacific railroad faces sale to a syndicate that would settle debts and free government from obligations aside from satisfying claims. The plan estimates the road’s value at 350 million with a proposed deal yielding 317 million cash and restructuring through new preferred and common stock. The measure aims to remove the railroad from national politics and recoup losses tied to government foreclosures and wartime assets.
Fragmented Globe musings spark cryptic social notes
A garbled column from the Globe hints at social mores, church etiquette, and marriage norms. It mentions a mysterious cultured man, a white irony of a refined palate, and a late editor's odd experience, all wrapped in opaque, fragmentary prose.
Circus band serenades mayor and townsfolk amid odd notes
A garbled account describes a McMahon circus band appearing in Waron drawn by eight white followed by town youths serenading a resident. The text then wanders into disjointed commentary about a band, courage, and a woman’s liberty with obscure moralizing and advice about social conduct.
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McMahon
Circus Ten
Will Kowal
Postal Card Contract Bids to Open August 18
Washington July 30 reports on the postal card contract show bids will be opened August 1. Confusion from misreported weights spurred by claims the current cards are too large for standard envelopes. Specifications now call for 3 1/2 by 5 1/2 inch standard cards and 3 1/2 by 7 inches for library cards, with 250 million library and 180 million standard cards planned.
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Washington
D. C
Post Office Department
Postive Department
Married by cable in a 6000 mile distant ceremony
In Pretoria and Amsterdam a bride and groom united by cable and letter due to a 6000 mile gap. Ernst Van trot senbure of the State Telegraphic department arranged the time, letting both partners know exactly where the other was. The ceremony linked the couple as if in the same room via direct wire, with friends awaiting in the groom's room and the bride in Amsterdam.
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New York
South Africa
Pretoria
Holland
Amsterdon
Pucturia
Amsterdam
Kroger
Silver Must Rise Amid Global Gold Demand Decline
London commentary notes a fall in silver as gold supply from California and Australia boosts bullion markets. It argues silver can only be sold at a loss while Japanese purchases and Chinese and Indian supplies wane. The piece warns against policy missteps and notes mints are closed, hoping for eventual stabilization if America reduces pressure on silver markets.
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London
Suig
Arne Globe
Califortia
Australia
China
India
Amertee
Negroes Demand Court Martial for Buckner
Springfield July 30 news reports that Mad. John C Buckner colored commander of the Ninth Battalion Florida National Guard faces a court martial after he resisted riding in assigned trains and vehicles for his troops to Chicago. Buckner, a prominent Black Illinois legislator and Nashville Exposition official, allegedly refused and spoke disrespectfully to the governor and adjutant general.
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Springfield
Tanner
John C. Buckner
Imander
Flieuls National Guar
Buckner
Camp Lincoln
Illinois
Sweeping Pension Rulings Reform Old Claims System
Washington reveals new pension rulings under the act of June 27. Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the Interior, introduces six rules to streamline processing and reduce technicality. The key change requires claimants to state enlistment and disability details, with amendments permissible by supplemental affidavits.
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Webster Davie
Washington, D.C
Webster Davis
Davis
Pension Cares
Congress
Manly
Alaska Land Office Nominations Reported in Washington
The Register and Receiver for Sit a Alaska are nominated under a new act. Rosewell Shery named for receiver, is a Portland merchant and friend of the general land office commissioner. Dudley, a 25-year-old lawyer and civil engineer, is nominated for register and is son of General William W. Dudley. A local land office is planned for the western Alaska district with a possible Chr is Creek City site near the Yukon gold fields, to be established next spring if conditions allow.
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Dudley
Washington
Land Office
Sita
Alaska
Creaton
Congress
General Land Office
Rosewell Shery
Hermann
Oreson
Portland
John W. Dudley
Register
Eng Meer
William W. Dudley
Eniaintésiiner
Peasinns
Chr Cle City
Yukon River
Ottawa divorce bill notice stirs interest in Gazette
In Ottawa on Saturday the official Gazette carried a divorce bill notice by Mrs Eugenie Ward. She will seek Parliament to grant a divorce from her husband Aben Frock Ward. She is Beron Von Hombel’s daughter, living in Niagara with two daughters. Ward, brother of Princess De Chimay, is in Paris with another wife. Grounds cited are desertion and bigamy.
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Ottawa
Ont
Eugenie Ward
Beron von Hombel
Niagara
Aben Frock Ward
Princess de Chimay
Paris
White Men To Rule In Alabama Special Court
Birmingham July 30 The special term to try Renroes Lewis Thompson Walter Neville for the killing of a white girl and Rosa Burford convened at Decatur Judge J Banke presiding Mob violence was narrowly averted as the judge urged swift justice and warned Black spectators to disperse He declared this a white man's country and warned the crowd to stay away from the jail fears of trouble if the defendants are not convicted
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Birmingham
Ala
Renroes
Lewis
Thompson
Walter Neville
Saulling Nelli Lawton
Rosa Burford
Decatur
J. Banke
Suige Banks
Mnetice
Trowtle
Phemegtees
Majestic Passengers Face New Tariff Rules After Arrival
Customs officers met the Majestic as she docked with 35 inspectors ready. Passengers were briefed on limits under the new tariff act, and declarations were prepared ahead to speed processing. More than 2490 dollars was collected in baggage duties from the ship’s travelers.
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Majestic
New York
Port McGuire
Customis
Towed by Eagles Carry Man Thirty Miles
Caribou Maine July 20 One of the most remarkable tales of escape from death comes from Peter Pinpiece a young tanner hunter who joined a party for a two day hunt He says two eagle parents were captured and their rope tied to his hand and he was carried aloft for forty miles before losing grip He was shaken and unhurt apart from the fright his imagination remains vivid.
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Caribou
Ceapes
Peter Pinpiece
St. John River
Canada
Piuplere
Wally Mountain
Peter
Pinpiere
Pinplere
Money making spine indictment in Memphis trial
Memphis Tenn July 80 Mr and Mrs Wm Webb indicted and jailed on conspiracy to rob Mackall the Citizens Railway. Mrs Webb boarded a carriage days earlier and allegedly fell injuring for damages later suing for 525000 after a failed attempt to compromise. Officials say the couple planned the alleged accident to extract money from Lindell Street Railway and a Atlanta company.
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Memphis
Tenn
Wm. Webb
Rob
Mackall
Citizens’ Railway
Atanta
Ube
UBER
Lexington Grand Jury Seeks Removal of Dr. W. E. Scott
The Kentucky county grand jury, just before sine die adjournment, urged Governor Bradley to remove Dr. W. E. Scott, superintendent of the eastern Kentucky lunatic asylum, after an inquiry by State Inspector Lester. Scott testified voluntarily, and jurors say his action saved him from malfeasance charges while criticizing parsimony that left inmates nearly starving. They condemn his ability to run the institution and call it a disgrace and danger to health.
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Lexington
Brouehe
Bradley
W. BE. Scott
Eastern Kentucky Lunatic Asylum
Lester
Scott
Lilian Fussell Sparks Rumors Amid Opera Circles
New York July 3 Rumors swirl about Lilian Fussell a famed prima donna known as the Queen of Come Opera She vanishes from the reading office fueling gossip of a looming divorce while others insist she is well and enjoying life at Brighton Beach race track
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New York
Rialto
Lillian Fussell
Fe Rigite
Lilian
Brighton Beach Race Track
Lady Somerset May Stay as Temperance Leader
The national executive committee of the British Woman's Temperance union urged Lady Henry Somerset to remain at its head. Three-fourths of the committee voted for her continuation, and it is believed she will comply. Also noted are new duties on clothes made abroad and an invitation to hear Rev. Moses Hull and wife at Hamilton Hall.
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London
British Woman's ‘Temperance Union
Great Britain
Henry Somerset
Lady Somerset
New York
Moses Hull
Hamilton Hall
Grass For The Desert Buy Planned For Southwest
The United States secretary of agriculture approved a plan to acquire 12 tons of bromus inermis, a Russian grass suited to semi arid regions. Prof Hansen, sent to northern Asia to study grains and forage, reports the aim is to introduce drought tolerant varieties into the U S Southwest for grazing and hay.
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Russia
Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Moscow
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Hansen
South Dakota Agricultural College
Ir. Wisen
Asia
United States
Want Ganson Impeached by Ohio Mob Probe
A Columbus jury of colored residents investigating the Urbana riot charges Mayor Ganson with criminal responsibility for the lynching of Click Mitchell. They say failures to enforce the law and incitement aided the mob. Gov. Bushnell is away. they intend to seek Attorney General Monnett to push impeachment proceedings, potentially a first in Ohio municipal history.
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Columbus
Urbana
Ganson
Click Mitchell
Bushnell
Monnett
Ohio
Navy Building Stops On Torpedo Boat Rowant
The Moran Bros of Seattle report labor shortages due to the Alaska exodus, requesting more time to finish the torpedo boat Rowan. Land officers note public land laws have not yet extended to Alaska, though mineral laws apply.
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Washington
Navy Department
Moran Bros
Seattle
Rowan
Alaska
Cheap Excursions and Discounted Travel Rates Across the Southwest
Advertises low fare round trips and stopovers to Arkansas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and Indian Territory with dates in 1817. Mentions one fare plus $2, with limits, for excursions to New Mexico and Louisiana areas. Also promotes reduced-rate tickets to Philadelphia, Chicago and St Louis via various rail lines, with contact agents in Kansas City and St Louis. Includes a tobacco habit cure ad.
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Southwest
Arkansas
Arizona
Okahoma
Texas
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Great Southwest
WJ. Black
G. PA
A, T
S. B. Ry
Topeka
Kan
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
J. T. Foley
Kansas City
W. F. Brunner
St Louis
Union Pacific
Chicago
F. A. Lewis
Kansas Avenue
J. C. Fulton
No Alarm in Mexico as Silver Premium Fluctuates
City of Mexico reports exchange rose to 122 and 125 percent premium. Economists expect possible silver price jump later, but bankers and importers brace for delayed effects. European bankers allegedly pressuring silver to counter U S bimetallic policy, while Mexico pivots to self sufficiency and reduced foreign taxation to weather lower prices. Japan struggles to uphold gold standard despite optimistic theories.
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Mexico
Europe
United States
Bimetalie
Dome
Adont
Japan
Councilman Nettels challenges water franchise extension
Councilman Nettels, a self described lawyer, says a 1881 water works law may void the Topeka Water Company extension clause. If the ordinance grants extension after 20 years the city could purchase or renew only with voters' consent. He believes the franchise expires in 1901, leaving the city free afterward. The extension question has the council deeply concerned.
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Nettels
Topeka Water Company
Neuels
Carnerman Neuels
Novel slot machine sparks Paris medical and amusements
Paris reports Maurice Vidal of the French academy patents a novel device of automatic rays. A small box stores electricity and a camera-like apparatus shows X ray images of coins and metal, with bones of hands and arms visible on a plate. Also mentions Bellard's Horehound Syrup as a cough cure and local pharmacy ads.
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Paris
Maurice Vidal
French Academy
Not the Only Pebble in Fourth District Nomination Drift
In Toneka reports Joni Madden of Emporia claims he will manage the Fourth district congressional bid when time comes and asserts no opposition to Hinsad. Madden learns Emporia editor P. F. Ventout may run, prompting Madden to push county managers to renewed efforts. He notes Hi. 0s and George B.Mungir are factors with other factions discussing candidates from Butler and Hutler counties.
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Toneka
Joni Madden
Emporia
Consreesman
Chayne
Abe Remuit
Hinsad
Madden
P. F.ventout
Emporia Times
cGliur Co Salisty
Yearout
Renuim
Congress
Fla
Serine Tet~ Tery
George BM. Mungir
Hareka
Hutler County
BR Lawrence
Butler County
Henderson under going second leg amputation in 1860s era
Representative Henderson, longtime Libs state member, faces another leg amputation due to a wounded Henk from the Corinth battle. He has endured agony since the war, spent time in hospital, and may resume duties in Washington after the procedure. His daughter arrived with news of the planned operation.
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Dubuque
Henderson
House of Representatives
Libs
Corinth
le Lod
Washington
Potwin school district votes tuition tax for high pupils
At Potwin annual school meeting led by George W Tin cher the reports of Clerk W M Forbes and Treasurer Wry Henderson were read and adopted. Forbes was re elected for nine more years. A 24 mill tax was approved to fund tuition for all high school students in the district. J J Larimer praised the adoption. The board will meet to choose teachers for the coming year.
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Potwin
George W.tincher
W. M. Forbes
Wry Henderson
Ttn
Friends of the Cause
J. J. Larimer
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