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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1897

Page

4

Topeka State Journal Carrier Edition Notice

Daily edition offered by carrier at ten cents a week to Topeka and surrounding Kan Bay towns. Permanent address listed at Topeka State Journal Building. Advertising notices from American Newspaper Publishers and New York headquarters are noted.

Topeka Subarto Kan- Bae Ihis Carrier Freien Topeka State Journal Mansis Avenue Bet New York Gareamerican Asceriathm Mies al- Aye Ghet Ur

Weather Indications Washington June Fourteen Weather and political muddle

Washington weather forecast notes generally firm conditions overnight with southerly winds and warmer temperatures expected Sunday. The write up also discusses political dynamics around John F Tanner and Governor Altgeld, criticizing a corrupt machine and contrasting business interests with public sentiment in the Illinois election context.

Washington Kansaa

Globe Sights Note Oddities and Puzzles in Daily Life

A fragmented column surveys everyday attitudes and observations. It jokes about thrift, farming, and manners, comments on reliability of eyewitness descriptions, and muses on sleep, aging, and public behavior with a light, period voice. The piece reads like a late 19th century miscellany.

Whist, Weather, and Work Ethic Debate

Fragmentary remarks discuss attitude at work and the belief that whistling signals cheerfulness and efficiency. The passage argues that whistling at work hampers performance and that colleagues nearby cannot work effectively when someone whistles.

Irving On Stage Music In The Royal Society Talk

Henry Irving criticizes incidental music in drama during a London talk before the Royal Society of Musicians. He notes the visible and invisible orchestral roles, lamenting how stage deaths are often tied to music and praising the cooperative theater work that enhances plays.

N.Y Royal Society of Musicians London Henry Irving Bero

Sarah Bernhardt Morning Routine Amidst a Bustling Kingdom

The article portrays Sarah Bernhardt waking to a windlike house filled with visitors and letters from famous figures and strangers. She reads, answers, and manages manuscripts before stepping into her realm of stage production, administration, and social engagements, while aides coordinate calls and last minute visits.

Annales Politiques Et Litteraires Sarah Bernhardt Funering Cotlette Rome Vaseale

Fragmented county clippings reflect oddities and remarks

A mash of quirky quotes from Barton County Democrat to Wichita Eagle recalls social foibles and jokes. Items mention Ex rats and Sunday party scenes, misread translations, moon lore from Yerkes telescope, a honeymoon in Europe, and a preacher gifted table castor traded for crackers. Names include Parsony Sup, Mr Ind Weiser, Ann Belzer, and editors from Topeka and Lawrence.

Ind Weiser Mias Ann Belzer Barton County Democrat Sring Atenas Young den Anthony Europe Wichita Bagie Sobiatter Mexics Katsas

Band Concert At Garfeia Parte Promoted By Marshall's Band

Readers in Crockett Texas are urged to attend a band concert at Garfeia Parte tomorrow afternoon by Marshall's Band. The notice praises the performers as dandies and notes coverage in the Crockett Tex Enter prise while mentioning DeWirs pills and Geo W Stans to Diggsiness disputes by Berchamp's.

Garfeia Parte Aftemedh Marshall Thames Bowers Crockett Tex Enterprise DeWirs Ana Geo. W. Stans Bercham

Sousa Seeks Accounting In Blakely Verdict Case

Philadelphia news reports John Philip Sousa, by counsel Vernon Davis William Rediting and Henry McCarthy, filed a bill in equity against Ada P Blakely administratrix alleging breach of a business contract. Sousa claims entitlement to an accounting and injunctive relief restraining the widow from disposing of Sousa band material while the court weighs verbal continuance terms of the original agreement.

Blakely Philadelphia John Philip Bousa Vernon M .Davis Willam A. Rediting Henry McCarthy Ada PB. Blakely David Blakely Sousa Mr. Blakely Ada P. Blakely Wee Mer Hinkely Sons Mrr Bouse Amajent

Bishop Fallows Faces Council Over Booth Action

General council of the Reformed Episcopal Church in Chicago hears Bishop Samuel Fallows discuss his stance on Ballington Booth. Debate follows as a council member proposes approval of Fallows course, and the motion passes without dissent. A memorial is prepared to address the postwar religious concerns.

General Council of The Reformed Episcopal Church Samuel Fallows Chicago Ballington Booth Couneil Faliows Bishop Fallows Kishen Fallows

Hopper Dozers Probe Grains Insects Visit South Dakota

Rt Paul Minn June 12 Prof Lue wer state entomologist asked to go to South Dakota to inspect diverse varieties of grasshoppers recently found there He could not go yet South Dakota sent samples of the bugs One sample is dangerous the others not The stocky mountain family is linked to 1878 1874 devastation He expects no danger this year and sent hopper boxers to exterminate them.

Rt. Paul Minn Luewer South Dakota Lugeer Mountain Faily Tacter Henys

Florida clan missioner-at-large travels to Japan

Jung 12 President W H Plant, now in Frisco en route to Japan, sought a state commission from Governor Broxham as a credential for an interview with the mikado. A lavish parchment with red and gold seals titled him Flor ida clan missioner-at-large, meaning unclear.

Tallahassee Era Jung W H. Plant Tae Broxham

Trusts to Unite Gas Firms in Greater New York

New York June 12 reports practical consolidation of the gas companies of Hin­dls and Brooklyn into a single giant plant planned for Tavenswood Long Island. Consolidated Standard and related firms face retirement of property and debt on East River assets with a large surplus expected. Leading financiers including John D Rockefeller and Russell Sage are said to back the deal, which would cut thousands of jobs and raise profits.

Trave New York Hindls and Brookisn Bennation Thanelal Toss Efert Greater East Hiver Company Tavenswood Long Island Consolidated Houlthhle Standard Ast Wo E Rockefeller Russell Baare

Baths and Lavatories Campaign in New York City

Citizens' Union backs public baths and lavatories in New York urging steps by June with funds authorized and plans approved. The movement promotes accessible facilities for city residents and outlines proposed locations in crowded areas.

Citizens’ Union New York Aigies Bresay Inez New York Puisiae Commissioner of Public Works New York City

President on horseback escorted by two Army officers

President McKinney rides daily on horseback with two Army officers as his escort Captain Michler from General Miles staff and Captain Wood from the medical corps accompany him The officers ride in army saddle style while the president prefers a riding saddle The practice is considered risky by Army men but the president adheres to current fashion Secretary Potter is also taking to riding and may join the party once he learns more about it

Washington McKinney Michler Miles Wood Alke McCielland Nootett Washigton White House Potter

Honduras Concession Report Amid New Jersey Bond Sale

The State Department received word from Tegucigalpa that a New Jersey syndicate led by Chauncey M. Depew John Jacob Astor Dr Webb and others has bought 31 million bonds to guarantee a contract with Honduras for a coastal to inland railway from Puerto Cortes to the west coast. The bonds will be secured by government revenue after October 1 997. The move is seen as shielding Honduras from revolutions while attracting substantial American capital for agriculture and mining development.

Washington, D. C Atete Teguctealpa Honduras New Jersey Chauncey M. Depew John Jacob Astor Dr Webb Gumrantee Republic Puerto Gortez

Chicagoans Plan a New Resort Island near Hamilton

Chicago capitalists negotiate for the island seven miles north of Butler Indiana to create a model summer resort on the new Chicago line of the Wabash. W B Johnson Newark U claims a One Minute Cough Cure saved an early child from distress and aids croup pneumonia and bronchitis. Gee W Stansfield 2 Kan notes Santa Fe Route is selling excursion tickets to Nashville and back.

Butler Ind Chicago Capitaliste Hamilton Chicago W. B Johnson Newark U Gee W. Stansfield Santa Fe Nashville Milwaukee Michigan

Northern Professors Targeted in Texas Schools

Austin reports a Texas legislature move to appoint a committee to investigate the state university. The resolution accuses Northern professors of opposing the institution, spreading heresy, and injecting Republican political views, seeking their dismissal if found.

Texas Austin State University Ishimaeltea

Hearst's Partner Alive Found in Mexican Mountains

San Antonio reports Nat Harbin once connected with Senator Hearst has been found alive in the Sierra Madre in Mexico after a year of presumed death. An American ore buyer traveling from Mexico to California identified the hermitlike man as Harbin, noting he seeks solitude and plans to end his days in his canyon retreat.

San Antonio Texas Nat Harbin Hearst California Sierra Madre Mexico Harbin

Andover Seminary Holds Preachers Anniversary Session

Andover theological seminary marks anniversary week with a sermon by Rev. Dr. William H. Ryder who urges seniors to replace traditional sermons with intellectually directed appeals to their congregations rather than emotional terms.

Andover Sane Andover ‘Theological Seminary Becau William H. Ryder

La Rabida Closed After Board Dispute

Chicago June 12 The Lia Rabid retreat for sick babies at Jackson Park will shut down after months of bickering between the board of control and its southern Kentucky standroom allies. The South Pack commissioner's action ends thefacility amid a control feud involving Dr. E G Bipseb Dr St P Hauteld and D H Kochersperger on one side and Staud on the other.

Chicego Lia Rabid Jackson Park Board of Cuntrel Eouth E.G. Bipseb St. P. Hauteld D. H. Kochersperger Staud

Men of Figures and Regents Scramble for Chairs at Manhattan

Multiple items report turmoil at the state college in Manhattan with the board of regents delaying mathematics and agriculture appointments. B B Cowgill cites 75 applications for the mathematics chair amid opposition to Georgeson, while Eggert and Rev Vetter headline a surprise church installation in Carson. The note ends endorsing the Santa Fe Route for travel to the National convention in 1987.

Phere Manhattan B. B. Cowgill Periculuma! College Board of Regents Cowgill Georgeson Dam Kelly Georgsson Eggert George Reset Carson Brown County Mr. Eggert C. Vetter Atchisin Mr. Vetter Second Ven Buren Streets

Broiled Lobsters Dressed By Newspaper Ad Claims

A Boston reader reports relief from dyspepsia rheumatism and general collapse after using Dr Charcot s Kola Nervine Tablets. The testimonial from William D Park praises recovery and recommends the tablets as harmless and potent with prices listed as fifty cents and one dollar from Eureka Chemical & Mfg Co La Crosse Wisconsin. The note also mentions Mrs Carsline Gillhan of Washington D C reporting insomnia improvement.

Boston Maas Charcot William D. Park Park House Ormatted Direct Eureka Chemical & Mig la Crosse Wis

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