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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1897
Page
8
Star Grocery offers large quantity buys and wholesale prices at retail with guaranteed weight and money-back if not as represented. Listed items include yeast, baking powder, canned vegetables, poultry, butter, soap, tea, extracts, syrups, pickles, lard and more, aiming to undercut rival prices.
Incomplete OCR fragment discusses a debated experiment tied to an Atlantic context. It mentions a Cory and Subhas, dew, and a Sunday reference. The text is garbled but hints at a scientific report describing a Chrisshar labor member and a beneficial result.
A clash between Greek letter fraternities and nonfraternity societies began at Kentucky University as students voted resolutions urging the Gurators to reverse their action on the tests. A nonfraternity champion stirred unease, and supporters warned they may withdraw patronage if operations continue in the university.
Washington June 2 Mr Preston director of the mint reports progress in compiling the history of gold and silver production for the calendar year 1895. He notes a reduction in gilt and rising silver output with specified state figures for California Montana Arizona Utah Idaho and others. Final revisions are pending.
A Boston Herald feature recounts a bizarre tale involving a Massachusetts legislator and a group of officials. The narrative describes a room scene with a large black glazed case, a quirked appearance, and a hotel like state house atmosphere. The tale centers on discomfort, odd requests, and improvised accommodations among members and staff.
Fragmented reminiscence piece recounts President McKinley honoring a Civil War veteran for a good deed. Includes a tale of two Andersonville prisoners and a notable exchange story, ending with Mr Taylor’s ties to Cortland and a note on a laundry service advertisement.
In San Diego on June 2 General Nevin and General C N Sterry of the Southern California railroad arrive to oversee A P improvements including a track costing 5000. They deny plans to abandon National City while hinting at broader schemes. Shipments from National City total 150 carloads of lemons and oranges since December, with 70 cars in the prior year. A second item notes the Dakota City region launching the Amis Sour River & Los Angeles Railway with 42 million capital to build a line toward Slows City and ONeill, including a bridge project and a route displacing the Pactic Short Line.
Chicago June 2 report previews the Rock Island lines annual report due Wednesday and notes little change in details. Earnings stand at 1t per cent. The Rock Island faces heavy grain exports and large cereal stocks amid rising freight rates. Newton transfer updates indicate crews shifting from Nickerson to Newton with multiple trains and engines relocating. James Walsh to Colorado Springs as baggage center. EA Huffman, Santa Fe car repairer, logs 3960 hours May. Conductor Geo Stafford assigned Osage City yards since January.
A late 19th century note praises Postum Brain Coffee from Battle Creek as a healthful alternative to liquor. It argues bar patrons seek non alcoholic drinks and warns grocers against offering weak imitations. The ad stresses ordering genuine Postum to avoid spurious imitators.
Prince Luigi of Savoy sets out from Chicago with U Cakni and five Alpine guides to journey by rail to San Francisco Tacoma and boat to Yaputat bay, aiming to scale Mount St. Elias a 15000 foot volcano. Previous attempts failed. He pursues outdoor sports, dismissing fame.
Topeka G A R posts have completed arrangements with county commissioners to take possession of the third floor hall in the court house, known as G A R hall. Trustees from Topeka and surrounding posts will furnish and equip the space at their own expense, turning it into a model G A R hall for meetings pending use decisions by the posts.
M. J. Zollinger, chief engineer at the pumping station near Rock Island railroad woods, occupies the remote site with his family. He says he is lucky to have one caller a week and fills the monotony by tending a miniature park around the station with walks, drives, roses, and bluegrass. Visitors are welcome to the secluded place.
Sioux City report of Frey an aged man who died Monday night while returning home from Primshar to his farm between Siltey and Ocheydan PD. He fell from his horse beside Mill creek near Primshar. freezing temperatures and weak condition led to his death.
Miguel Rijas of the Mexican Society of Geography and Statistics while examining along the Yaqui River southwest of Hermosillo on June 2 discovered a rock bearing large clear Chinese characters. The find stirs Mexican archaeological interest and fuels the theory that early Mexican inhabitants migrated from China.
A dubious Arkansas City notice promotes Dr Charcot's Kola Nervine Tablets claiming cures for nervous disorders including insomnia and dyspepsia. It quotes Dr W Claveen and asserts the remedy strengthens blood and vitality. The ad urges orders by mail from Eureka Chemical Mfg Co at La Crosse Wisconsin.
Senator Petti introduces a bill for a 1898 popular vote on free silver at a 16 to 1 ratio and for constitutional amendments to elect US senators and the president by direct vote. Each state secretary must forward tallies to the president, who will send statements to Congress.
Havana reports a strike by street car stage drivers and stable hands over promised wage increases tied to falling bank values. New York notes sailings as Reid, the United States special ambassador, travels aboard the Majestic for Queen's Jubilee with Mrs Reid and others aboard.
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