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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1897

Page

4

State Journal Hatly edition carrier to Topeka area

A fragmented notice describes home delivery options in Topeka and suburbs with weekly and yearly rates. It mentions a permanent office location State Journal Building and contact details for business inquiries, referencing standard newspaper publisher procedures.

Ebnis Topeka Kahwas Amail Tovekn State Journal Building Ee Kanene Avenur Ebighit Ben Phone My Toy Porter Huilding

Weather Indications Co June 11 Kansas Forecast

Forecasters indicate showers this afternoon and tonight for Kansas with partly cloudy periods and Saturday winds. Local regions should expect scattered showers and a breezy finish to the day.

Weather Indications Co Kansas Porsthiy

Leishman Vacation Ties to Swiss Minister Pick

In a turbulent nomination the former Carnesie Step president Mr Merry Leishman is named minister to Switzerland by the president, a move seen as a blend of business and leisure. Critics question qualifications while noting political indebtedness and the era’s patronage norms.

Merry Leishman Carnesie Step Company Switzerland Europe Quay Leishman Per- Bone Cleveland van Alen Fordlen Senate Renate Thirfelemen Catneogie Jouko Hay Anen

Journeyings of the American Joke

Essay traces the path of the American joke from its birth in American publications to its theft and reprinting abroad. It notes how jokes migrate through British and German presses, with credit sometimes given and other times ignored, as editors adapt them for national audiences.

Pobliaher England Pearson Ofunwen Beriim America

Fragmented Globe Lighted Nonsense From Atchison Page

A garbled clipping notes social musings on gender, behavior, and manners. It mockingly links male chivalry to fatigue from social encounters and laments women’s moods, with scattered reflections on age and propriety amid a foggy era voice.

Hoarding at the Plaza a Peek Into New York Hotels

The narrator tours Fifth Avenue entrances to Central Park hotels in New York, detailing small attic rooms costing $8 daily and the grandeur of lower floors with parlors, servants, and art. He muses on hotel economics and how landlords cover expenses with high rents and extensive staff.

Fifth Avenue Central Park New York Tata Mises

Growing Use of the Referendum in Illinois Politics

The Chicago Record argues for broader use of referendum on major laws, noting past Illinois General Assemblies repeatedly included referendum clauses. It urges constitutional convention action to standardize and expand public referendums, arguing legislators misuse power and citizens deserve direct say on pivotal bills affecting property, rights, and public policy.

Chicago Sprinefield Tingis General Assembly Xlth Yerkes Pomsabe Allen Bil Chroukh Henas Is Supparton Springfield

Geave on a mountain top strange resting place founder of Tombstone

A bizarre probate note from Tombstone Arizona details the founder’s wish to be buried on a granite hill above the city with his mining gear and no crepe for mourners. It directs that a monument be built for prospectors and that none of his friends wear crepe, with provisions for heirs if his wishes are opposed.

Chosan Arizona Tombstone Ariz Sehitelin Veure Ugy Tombhetane Ana Eutls Exeiatorn Herginutter Ming

Householder Grimes clash marks committee session

A legislative investigating committee session featured a sharp exchange between Senator Householder and Representative Frank Grimes over a contingent fund increase for the state. Lewelling, recalled to testify, defended himself and denied accusations of improper influence as the panel prepares its report for the governor.

Legislative Investigating Committee Householder Frank Grimes Cement Teg Householder Tu Gellman Senate Sollelt Lewelline Lewelling Estebton Grimes Wali Serioups Cais Tt Mude Abodite Becatee Howe Householder J Binerle Lewelllns Br. Grimes La~arte Mr. Grimes Hay Wadr Housholder Leweiling Caotly Outcast L. D. Lewelling H. Snelling Generel Titus Lahdis Ayhat Landisdald Benitentiary Mho Pest Himwell Landis Mr. Snelling Landle Lewellieg Sedgwick Mr. Leweiling

Hanna and Jaquins Stand Off In State House Dispute

The tense scene at the state house centers on Hanna and Jaquins amid rumors of vote market actions. Accusations fly about party switches and stock yards interests as the two deny collusion while sharing sharp exchanges before the attorney general and a cooling crowd.

Hanna Jaquins Bince de. Kirkpatrick State Board of Health Dawes Geo. W. Hanna Ed Jaquins Carh Jaquing Jaguine Hanna Wold Rimers Tyr Jequina Ime Jaquin Mr. Hanna Jaquine Republican Party Cy Leland Stock Yards Company

Cycling in Africa Demonic Wheelman Dazes Locals

London reports Uganda consul confirms a missionary rode a bicycle from the Nile coast to Victoria Nyanga, about sixty miles, stirring fear among natives who believed man and machine linked to black arts. He found the ride through central Africa pleasant and easy on a firm, smooth road once used for wagon trains carrying machinery.

London Uganda Central Africa Nélun Victoria Nyanga Africa

Ball and Chain Foe Resists Joliet Vagrancy Order

Joliet Illinois business men and clergymen unite to oppose the city council requiring vagrants to work outdoors with a ball and chain. A remonstrance of 225 names was submitted but rejected. Officials plan stronger signatures to force action as tramps and vagrants surge this spring.

Joliet Coucil Wes Bridewell Council

Oldest Bank Naples Founded in 1538 in Rome

Rome June 1 The Bank of Naples, now near ruin, is described as the oldest bank in existence having been founded in 1538. Analysts attribute part of its decline to shipwrecks of kin banks Genoa Bologna and Milan and to extortion by officials during Crispi's administration, with state interference unable to avert its collapse. Quick Tim s offer for $1.59 round trip appears in the item.

Bank of Naples Rome Bank of Naples Genoa Bologna Milan Crispi

Saratoga Reforms Roll Back Amid Gambling Revival

A battered Saratoga scene from two years of reform ends as Mayor Sturgis leaves office on May 1. The reform era fades with gambling revived, hotels see wan patrons and lifeless streets. New faces appear but old vigor is gone and elections restore the old order. trains run to Forest Park with new laundry ads nearby.

Saratoga Sturgis Sturgiss Gerry Parkhurst Sturges Reddy Parsons Topeka Forest Park Sapta Fe Petriesa Steam Laundry West Sth

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