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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1897

Page

2

Manchester vision of municipal rule in the ideal city

An advocate describes Manchester’s municipal model with gas works, baths, housing for artisans and the poor, and public halls. He argues the city manages utilities, street cleaning, housing, and welfare through a citizen‑run corporation, detailing canals, gas rates, tenements, and lodge housing as proof of effective governance for the public good.

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Bryan at Ottawa Firyan Day Train Fare Notice

On Firyan Day at Ottawa Chautangue the Minsour Paeine will run special trains from Tepeke to 7100 a. ned returning, leaving Ottawa at T210 FH. Tickvte will be sold at 82 for round trip, on special train only. Beras' Diarriva Balsam advertised as a stable compound claimed to cure various disorders.

Ottewa Chautangue Jace Ottawa

Fashions in bombs description of anarchist weapons

Paris June 22 An interview with M Lepine chief of police reveals how bombs are designed and hidden in everyday items. from tobacco to walking canes and purses to keepers of dynamite and acid percuting devices. examples include the Kourdin bomb and the Vaillant wrecking device used against deputies and a police station. the piece notes the ease of obtaining dangerous materials across europe and the sophisticated methods used by anarchists.

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Bryan Day At Ottawa Assembly June 25 3497

Preparation urged for Christian Endeavorers with travel details via Santa Fe Route Special train leaves Friday June 25. Advert describes a laundry service and mending offered, with contact and routing guidance for participants.

California Santa Fe A. T Bryan Ottawa

Disillusioned Liberian Colony Exposed by Ship Returnees

Thirteen of two hundred emigrants funded by the International Emigration Society returned to New York aboard the Liberia in June 1886. They report starvation and fevers, broken promises, and no help from organizers Gere McMillan and Bishop Turner. Land promised was barren and distant from towns, with little support or supplies provided.

New York Liberia International Immigration Society England Bishop Turner Gere McMillan Hirmingham Ala International Emigration Society Savanah Ther Kk Flammer Cadet Chase Plummer

Heiress Delia Richardson Busy Washing Windows in New York

Two millions from the late Josep Richardson may go to his daughter Delia. Miss Dele Grace Richardson, heir to 10 to 13 million, was found at 6 am washing windows at her East Houston Street home. A deputy sheriffs summons to appear in court to contest probate was served.

New York Josep Richardson Delia Dele Grace Richardson East Housteny Shed Miss Richardson Richard

Jam for the Poor and a Patent Remedy Endorsement

Squire James Taylor of Warnock Kentucky proclaims 300 acres of the finest blackberries free to the poor for personal use only not for sale. A local endorsement from A H Potter and B C Atkine & Co Indianapolis praises Chamberlains Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable family staple. For sale by druggists.

Portamouth Squire James Taylor Warnock Chamberlain Colle A. H. Potter B.C. Atkine & Co Indianapolis Ind Drugsista

National Educational Association Meeting in Milwaukee

Announcement praising Union Pacific for travel to the National Educational Association meeting in Milwaukee Wisconsin on July 8. The text cites excellent service equipment and fewer changes via Omaha or Kansas City with a round trip fare of one dollar plus 2 50 for west of the Missouri River. References to promotional contact L Lomax and W B Johnson Newark Ohio.

National Educational Association Buffalo Union Pacific Milwaukee Wis Missouri River Omaha Kansas City

Uniformed Lackeys at White House in New Uniform

Washington June 22 Arthur Simmons the colored guard at the president’s door reports for duty in a light blue serge uniform with a white cord. Secretary Porter endorses the move calling it neat and cheap and promises no higher authority. Critics say the step adds dignity and helps identify aides, though the president knows nothing of the plan and the Secretary accepts responsibility pending public verdict.

Washington, D Arthur Simmons White House Arthur Porter Simmons United States McKinley

Grandson of Queen Sells Letter for Wind Money

London June 22 Prince Alexander heir to Prince Henry of Battenberg has sold a private letter from Queen Victoria for £4 10d claiming lack of funds. The queen expresses anger at the act and warns against extravagance while recounting past gifts and refusals. The incident highlights royal tensions over money and propriety.

England Succeeda London Prince Alexander Prince Henry of Battenberg Victoria Alexander McNeee Tellits Prince Henry of Rattenters

Polling Tre Tramps Stir National Alarm

New York reports a nationwide rise in tramplers, a vast cadre of men travel by freight to beg or work along rails. Journal poll tallies show 386260 total across states with heavy concentrations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Illinois as officials note the growing rail dwellers.

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Fishing laws discussed by Great Lakes border states commission

The American Fisheries Association adopted a resolution authorizing the chairman to appoint one representative from each Great Lakes bordering state to form a commission. The aim is to push for uniform fishing laws across Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Ohio New York Pennsylvania Vermont and others. Omaha will host the next meeting in July. The officers elected include President W L May. Vice President George F Peabody. Recording Secretary Herschel Whitaker. Corresponding Secretary J E Guackel. Treasurer L D Huntington. Executive committee members named from Michigan Wisconsin New York Pennsylvania Vermont and Illinois.

Great Lakes Detroit Mich American Fisheries Association Nessiin Charysman Omaha W. L. May Nebraska George F. Peabody Wisconsin Herschel Whittaker Michigan J. E. Guackel Ohio L. D. Huntingdon New York James A. Dale Pennsylvania EE. Bryant A. J. Cheney J. W. Titcombe Vermont J. J. Penton F. N. Clark A- Forbes Tllinois

Relief in Six Hours From New Kidney Cure

Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. This remedy relieves pain in the bladder, kidneys, back, and urinary passages in both sexes, stops water retention, and eases pain during urination. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and STM Drug Co in Topeka.

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Chautauqua Assembly Train Plans Mentioned

A partial note outlines a Santa Fe route special train from Topeka at 7 20 AM on June 25 1997 for Ottawa and return. it marks the assembly’s last day and cites Bryan and Gov as speakers at Floreat Park. The readable fragment hints at a Santa Fe station departure and special excursion details.

W. J. Bryan Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly Ottawa Santa Fe Chautauqua Assembly Addreesca Bryan Gov. I Browic Floreat Park Topeka

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