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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1897
Page
4
In a speculative essay the State Journal discusses Johannesburg’s downturn with warnings of a coming crash. It notes hundreds of empty houses, falling rents, overbuilt property, and stalled construction. the piece critiques overvaluation and echoes economic fears in the city.
A critical essay argues against divine right as a justification for wealth and power, citing John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil. It questions wealth distribution, charitable giving, and the propriety of a fortune seemingly tied to providence, noting memory gaps and inconsistencies in Rockefeller’s public acts.
Turbulent times plague the Transvaal mining sector as reform efforts threaten production. Directors fear shutdowns if policies tighten further, with outsiders closing reopening plans and capital drying up to curb taxation and labor costs. The industry faces a shaky path ahead unless sweeping reforms boost output and stabilize finances.
The article laments failed flag display laws and argues früher repeal. It traces a trend of urging flags on public buildings to spur patriotism among youth, criticizing coercive measures and comparing to wartime loyalties. It cites historic resistance and questions the efficacy of mandatory color displays.
Eli Perkins reports relief across the western drought belt as copious rains revive wheat, corn, and other grains from San Antonio to Nebraska. He notes railroads like Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific stand to profit, while Nebraska beet and chicory farming expands. farm prosperity could return with two good corn crops and fewer cattle feed concerns.
A garbled column references President Krueger and Queen Victoria having equal numbers of grandchildren, mentions President Faure’s pay and a costume scheme, notes Moses Pividing’s Mohican lineage, and hints at the Khedive of Egypt’s private health policy for animals. Mentions Lord Rocheary and Prof Lucy Salmon on education. Queen Victoria is described as a capable vocalist with connections to Costa, Rubini, and Lablache. Mendelssohn is cited praising the Queen’s singing.
A Chicago Chronicled analysis argues women’s inclusion in private clubs is progressing slowly in America while Britain resists more rigidly. It suggests social dynamics shift as gender boundaries blur and notes elders oppose change though a future with mixed clubs may emerge, altering ritual and conversation in gentlemen’s spaces.
A reader notes that Cuban and Havana papers during wartime maintain semblances of party life, publish AP dispatches, and rely on Madrid and New York correspondents. The editorial tone is dignified yet ponderous, with ironic Spanish prose and occasional sharp personal jabs amid political campaigns.
The passage critiques public sentiment and hypocrisy in society. It notes that men feign piety to gain status, warns against controlling traditional authority, and sketches scenes of family life and gender roles with wary humor. It suggests people avoid denouncing frauds and rarely speak truth about social pretenses.
Debs outlines a drastic program for a Social Democracy colony in Washington. He envisions a state run by trusts where all residents join, with a special session to revise the constitution, overhaul taxation, and drive out tax syndicates. He vows operatives on short hours and a militant readiness to defend the plan if attacked.
Prof Bateman of Auburn cites Populist Freeman Knowles trip to Skowhegan and alleges Bryan donated 1500 dollars to the Populist native committee as bribery. He claims Bryan’s use of Allen’s letter and his new book show political sorcery and says details will be presented at the Nashville national conference in July.
In Watertown Minnesota on June 22 the walls of the Holland bulldice saloon on Lake Street gave way trapping many inside. The crowded building yielded one recovered body, that of Philip Patterson. Survivors include David Bail with broken ribs and others with head cuts, back injuries, or internal trauma.
William J. Bryan and family will stay several months at Black Lake in northern Michigan as guests of Chicago book manufacturer William B. Conkey, who has nearly completed a $510,000 erection. A suite is prepared for Bryan to write another book to be published this fall, focusing on monetary problems.
Topeka prepares a grand opera production of Tannhauser organized by local talent. Waldemar von Dahlen will train a chorus this summer and select solos with elaborate scenery. The fall performance will feature a Topeka chorus and strong tenor parts developed for Wagner's work.
Buffalo, Boston and New England reachable comfortably via Lake Shore Michigan Southern. Summer trains from Chicago offer morning and afternoon service. Tourists can buy tickets to eastern resorts including Chautauqua Lake. Free illustrated Tourist Booklets available by request from B P Humphrey I A, Kansas City, and C K Wilber AGP A Chicago. One Minute Cough Cure advertised as easy to take for coughs before storms.
Local physicians and entomologists report a new bug causing alarming facial swelling and lip enlargement. Patients describe swollen lips, red eyes, dry mouth, and sharp pains from the eyes to the forehead, with limbs sometimes swelling. Experts suspect insect poisoning and seek a precise insect description to identify the offender.
Paris dispatch reports Charles Frohman will establish permanent residence in London in June and oversee theaters there including the Garrick, Vaudeville, and Aldwych. He may also manage a Paris theater and bring American dramas like Secret Service to French stages, with ongoing collaboration with French physicians and actors.
Washington dispatch states there is strong likelihood of a Democratic Populist fusion in Virginia. Talks continue in Richmond Roanoke and other towns about Populist efforts to win second place on the Democratic ticket this fall. Mayor Richard V Gaines of Charlottesville is nominated by the Populists and generally acceptable to Democrats.
A claimed conspiracy to raise meat prices collapses as wholesale dealers in New York mark a 0.5 cent per pound drop across beef, mutton, lamb, and veal. The market had shown weakness for days and prices had been held only briefly before the decline.
James L Francis of Chicago hails Dr Kings New Discovery as an ideal panacea for coughs colds and lung complaints in his family for years while Rev John Gergus a Methodist minister from Keokuk praises the remedy for speedy relief after long service. A trial bottle is offered free at J Ke Jones dry goods store on Fifth street and Kansas avenue.
Bryan Day events at Ottawa Chautauqua prompt a Missouri Pacific special train from Topeka on June 25. Departs 7:50 a.m. returns Ottawa 7:30 p.m. Round trip tickets priced at 1.00 valid only on the special train. Beecham's Pills advertised for distress after eating.
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