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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1897

Page

4

State Journal reports regional paper delivery details

The State Journal notes weekly carrier routes in the town area and East Sa8, with three month subscription options and advertising access. It lists office addresses at State Journal Building, Ke Kaneas Avenue near Eighth, and offers reader services and telephones for the Enginees Office and reporters.

Goulverea Br Carrier Tepeks Suburte Ke Kaneas Avenue Eighth Enginees Hon Bell

Weather Indications For Kans Tonight And Thursday

Fragmentary forecast notes showers likely tonight and Thursday. Mentions southerly winds shifting to generally cooler, with varied wind directions and unsettled conditions across the region.

Parties Are Born Not Made In The Provisional Republicans Speech

The piece argues political parties arise from events not design and cites historical examples. It notes alliances, factional splits, and reactions to leaders like Bryan and Cleveland, claiming reforms fail without widespread action and that mere speeches or organization cannot birth a new reform party.

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Fragmented quotes reflect a noisy era in Kansas papers

A collage of quoted lines from Hutchinson News Wichita Eagle Lawrence Journal Arkansas City Traveler Ottawa Republican and others comments on beer advertising poets and public life. The piece notes swelling advertising rates and a mix of satirical, political, and social jabs noting a boom in literary talk and reactions across several Kansas cities.

Lawrence Kersas Hutchinson News

A New Literary Battle Sparks Public Interest

August 1 notes a lively clash over rapid poetic composition and a race to surpass records once held by Marion Crawford. Mrs Burnett, backed by Mes Burnere, aims to outpace rivals with prolific verse while critics caution against overexertion and warn writers to safeguard their health and craft.

But 'Nam Mes Burnere Marion Crawford Chicago Gray America Burnett

Topeka 25 Years Ago Today in The Commonwealth

The Commonwealth recounts events from June 9 1872 including Missouri Pacific special train for delegates to Sun derfest Santa Fe line opening to Wichita and Hull of Topeka RH Searle clerk J Anderson HB Welch Col ale named Fourth of July marshals Washburn College plans Governor Harvey to Boston Wright from Ford county at state Democratic convention Lindsay and Thomas stables announce missing cows Topeka era notes Leavenworth Commercial presence at convention.

Missouri Pacific St. Louis Santa Fe Wichita Huuhingen Mo L. Sargent Tocal Axynt Topeka Searle Ely Commonwealth Brass Halt. J. Anderson HB. Welch Colale Worrl Washburn College Harvey Boston Wright Ford County Lindsey and Thomas Stables Firth Jackson Reasington Leavenworth Commercial

An Edict Against Rice On Railroad Premises

A Cleveland rail line superintendent bans throwing rice on railway property. The piece questions the harsh edict, comparing it to petty tyranny and imagining playful defiance such as bridesmaids stealing back ribbons and bouquets.

Fru Cleveland Pennsylvania

Veterans Passing Away From Civil War Echoes

A St Paul Dispatch summary notes two thirds of Civil War fighters have died. Of 3.4 million called to service only about 3.9 million survive, with projections of dwindling veterans by 1940 and 1945. It cites Daniel Bakeman’s 109th birthday, pension costs, and the Grand Army of the Republic’s current strength, urging reflection on fallen comrades.

St. Paul Dispatch Daniel F. Bakeman Freedom Cattaraugue County Cornwallis Appomattox Marth Grand Army of the Republic

1863 Illinois flag controversy letter from Governor Yates

Transcript of a July 15 1863 letter from Governor Richard Yates defending the American flag against secessionist removal. He states authorities would defend the flag on state or public property and at public events, urging patriotic duty and warning traitors to think twice. Also mentions a special train for a musical festival via Missouri Pacific railway.

Chicaze Tribune Illinois Naz Goveror Valea States of Illinois Springfeld Jean . Bosworth Oakalocaa Guinar Missouri Pacife Railway Ottawa Missouri Pacific Railway

Fortunate Convicts Strike at San Quentin Split Opinions

A New York Journal account portrays the San Quentin strike as ill advised, noting 12 to 13 hundred inmates resisting work with disorderly acts. The warden faces criticism while guards contend with shouted threats, highlighting a debate over prison life privileges and the temptation of idle liberty against discipline.

New York Journal San Quentin State Prison California Carey San Quentin Haye Pullman Pillman Hate Turmer

Maple Syrup Truths and Urban Deception

The author argues consumers demand dark heavy maple syrup but genuine sample quality varies. Scenarios include a Detroit grocer selling “pure Vermont” syrup with mixed contents and a Brooklyn pastor noting light amber syrup from early-season batches surpasses city offerings.

Deter Vermont Chicago Brooklyn Chefiango County

Sailors Desert From Warships Amid Mass Desertions

More than three score sailors deserted from the ships New York and Massachusetts while the Texas was docked. Twenty five men took French leave from the Texas and nine are missing from the New York. missing numbers from the Museacu sette unknown. All deserters are foreign born. No extra charge on special train for Top leaving Ottawa June 1 after the Musical Festival.

Hogton Mass New York Massachusetts Thear Texas Museacusette Ottawa Santa Fe

Hood's Sarsaparilla Crowds Out Fatigue and Illness

Tomas Ware of Park Quarries Freedom Pennsylvania testifies Hood's Sarsaparilla improves work energy sleep and appetite after three doses. He notes his young child also gained strength appetite and liveliness, with neighbors remarking on the improvement. He urges others to buy Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Hood

Taken for a thief and a Kansas City diamond case mix up

A Nave-McCord representative escapes false arrest after Santa Fe officers misread a telegram. A Kansas City diamond thief description leads to a mistaken detainment of a traveler who proves his identity. The misunderstanding ends with both sides apologizing and the real culprit later caught.

Nave, Movard & Co Santa Fe Henry Steele Tia Henstrata Tim Otto Pisto Kansas City Piles Naye-McCord Nave-McCord Neve-MiCord Aben Lewelling Poace

Money on His Wounds The Blood Stained Bank Notes

Italian soldier returns from captivity to Abyssinia with 20 000 lire in banknotes. He explains the notes were given by Abyssinians after the Battle of Aba Carina to heal wounds, misused as mementos and mistaken as sacred images. He is acquitted by court martial and allowed to keep the notes.

Lonio Anilan Abyssina Napiles Crimia Abba Carina Italy

Boys in a Pillory Prompts Inquiry Into Waukesha School

Milwaukee dispatch reports an investigation into abuses at the Waukesha Industrial School with vivid anecdotes of harsh punishments like the pillory. Details mention heavy penalties, limited food and water, and criticism of Governor Scofield for alleged arrogance amid calls for reform. The report also notes telegraph wire valuations and a late notice of cherry prices and a Preston MacComb farm vicinity sale.

Waukesha Milwaukee Hoya Scofield

New York Aquarium Exhibits Two White Whales From St Lawrence

June 9 two white whales arrive at the New York Aquarium from the Gulf of St Lawrence. The two males, one cream colored at ten and a half feet and the other drab with brown spots at nine and a half feet, were lifted into the central tank by a crew of fourteen men using four derricks. They were shipped in damp seaweed to keep breathing holes wet and reached Weehawken before being moved to the aquarium by express delivery.

New York Aquarium Gulf of St Lawrence Sion Weehawken

Tesla Foresees World Telegraphy Without Wires

Nikola Tesla predicts devices enabling global communication and power transmission without wires. He claims earth vibrations can carry messages read anywhere, with machines synchronized to an international code. Concerns arise about misdirection of signals and crossovers across oceans.

New York Nikola Tesla Chicago London Testa Perla Bude-Peah

Change in Postmasters at Fort Scott and Wichita

Washington reports a post office inspector’s findings prompt changes at Fort Scott and Wichita to improve service. Senator Baker may let defeated Republican congressional contenders suggest postmaster picks. Jack Harris is named Fort Scott postmaster and Chester Look Wichita postmaster. Chester I Long endorses Nate Bridgeman for Wichita postmaster amid a local campaign, with a prior withdrawal from the county ticket tied to a promised postmaster appointment.

Washington Fort Scott Wichita Senator Baker Congress the Oase Jack” Harris Chester Look Wichite Chester I. Long Nate Bridgeman Putstmaster Iasi Campalen Barmuens Promis Mage

Bramble's Engine Unsold Inventor Still Works at Telegraph

Washington June. Inventor Grant Bramble of Minnesota was rumored to have sold a new rotary engine for 96 400 000 to an English syndicate. In truth Bramble still operates a telegraph key for pay, though he secured a patent on the device. The English syndicate tale proved a myth after inquiry found the engine impractical and costly.

Washington Wes Minnesota Grant Bramble Bramble

South Sea Insects Mission by California Man and Partners

C M Harris, aided by three eastern companions, plans to sail soon in a chartered brig for the South Sea islands to collect and preserve rare insects for study and transport here. They travel from New York City facing hardship in pursuit of minute life forms, aided by ample funds. Meanwhile Chamberlain's Cough remedy has gained wide use as testimonials persuade others to try it. available through druggists.

California Oakland Cal Fune Dcience C. M. Harris South Sea Islands Harris New York City Chamberlain Aule Drugeiste

Envoy's Aristocratic London Neighborhood Highlighted

State Journal notes the envoy will occupy Earl of Lansdale's London residences at Caritan House Term race for a month in August, hosting Whitelaw Reid among notable neighbors including Lord and Lady William Beresford and the German Ambassador. Also promotes Burlington's streamlined train for the Ottawa Musical Festival and related travel amenities.

London Ogien Milla Earl of Lansdale Ti Hung Chang Whitelaw Reid England Lord William Beresford Earl of Caledon John W. Mackey Countess of Pembroke Earl Brownlow Wiliam Waldorf Astor Duke of Gratton

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