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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1897

Page

4

State Journal Advertising Rates and Addresses

The piece lists subscription terms for dairy and weekly editions, along with mail rates and carrier delivery notes. It gives the State Journal Building address on avenue corner Eighth and the reporters' room contact numbers, noting association affiliation and advertising openness.

Ka State Journal Avenue Eighth Bustos Onley Behl York Fuller Building Sodiation

Civil service stays under McKinley administration

The article argues that civil service extensions initiated by Cleveland should be maintained, praising President McKinley and his cabinet for resisting patronage. It credits the stance with reducing place seekers, easing public business, and keeping appointments to term ends or merit standards. It foresees an era of limited patronage and improved governance.

Cleveland McKinley Slass McKinney Bip

Gila Monster Lecture Sparks Debate on Bite Poison

Professor Van Denburg lectures at the Academy of Sciences on the Gila monster bite. He cites Dr Schufert’s experience and argues saliva from the lower jaw is poisonous, capable of death, while many eminent scientists doubt the claim.

San Francisco John van Denburg Academy of Sciences Jess Schufert Rimnell Gila Pte Pte Which Sank Into the Flesh of Dr. Beaufert Ved

Massacres and Armenian Peril Amid Turkish Oppression

A passage discusses massacres in Beri Laer and Armenian safety amid mob violence. It notes cautious behavior by Europeans and Armenians, the role of police absence, and how Oppression by Turks grows from tentative actions to forceful acts as resistance increases.

Beri Laer’s Park Dutlg

EOCIABLE WOMEN From The Delineator

An essay argues new women should imitate mens virtues, stressing courteous conduct among women. It contrasts polite, unforced interactions on trains with rigid introductions, urging gracious speech and neighborly kindness while avoiding gossip or the wronged reception of information.

Radhiilnes

The Villain Who Looks Like a Gentleman

A speaker contrasts two villain types, one obvious ruffian and a second, seemingly kind with a genial smile. The frank seeming good man is praised for clever deceit and warns that audiences demand honest characterization to avoid contempt.

Ss. Wwinara Times-Herald

Real Kleptomania

A Chicago Times Herald piece catalogs bizarre theft cases from history, noting noblemen pocketing spoons, a malnourished woman concealing beads and items, a Bible thief, hotel towel thefts, and a man who would only eat stolen food, with observers remarking on compulsion and concealment.

Chicago Times-Herald Iedepe Turmanta Wlerevian

Notable Figures Comment On Politics And Society Across Times

The piece surveys varied public figures and happenings including McKinley’s weight changes before his inauguration and plans to travel abroad if eastern tensions ease, Stratten the Cripple Creek millionaire avoiding profit schemes, Gladstone redistributing his library, McCullagh’s mine stock ownership, John Austin Stevens delivering a keynote on Washington’s Birthday in Newport, Chamberlain’s orchid fame questioned, and Senator Harris of Tennessee’s link to Maximilian era events.

Stratten Cripple Creek Gladstone Io Institution of St. Delnol Hawarden McCullagh Globe-Democrat St Louis United States John Austin Stevens Society of the Sonar of the Revolution Ix Tow Newport Washington

Senator's excursion altered by Parson Brownlow clash

The senator's trip was prompted by friction with Parson Brownlow but the clergyman reconsidered. Also noted are the death impacts on royalty: ex Queen Texbetla of Spain mourns her sister the Duchess of Montpengier, and Queen Mercedes’ death reportedly caused her mother to go white haired overnight.

Brownlow Texbetla Spain Duchess of Montpengier Mercedes Mater Amoresa

The Boys Republic plans and progress in New York

The George Junior Republic association in New York met at Brick Presbyterian Church to review the year. Over 21 summer citizens and up to 173 present at once. annual cost per citizen about 47.71 dollars. A forty eight acre farm was purchased with about 10,000 dollars, hosting a hotel and many lodgings. The school system includes a publishing house and a formal school with lectures on diverse subjects. A year highlighted by a 19 year old citizen presenting on Early American history and debates over Washington. The republic aims to expand to Pennsylvania Massachusetts Illinois and possibly England, with a target of about 10,000 dollars for next year. William C. Orion, 19 Wall Street, serves as secretary and treasurer.

Boys Republic New York Sun George Junior Republic Association New York City Brick Presbyterian Church Thirdy-seventh Street Pitth Avenue George Junior Republic of Preeville Republic John D. Rockefeller Polie Court Waldorf Republi George Gala The Putman Greene Madison S Harmilton Washington Hue Preeville Republic of California Far West Naylvania Massachusetts Tlmnois England Germany Japa William C. Orion Wall Street

Witty maxims and social quips from Atchison locals

A column of ironic observations on aging, manners, love, and gender roles features a string of humorous reflections. It notes an Atchison woman fearing a train, a nouveau girl distrustful of carriage rides, and a Topeka legislator aiming to codify the Ten Commandments in Kansas law.

Atchison Atehiso New York Topeka B. Walters Kansas

Hypnotism Session Ends in Distress in Chicago

In Chicago on a Sunday evening a private hypnotism party led by Mesmer expert Mint Kuma Johnson and hosted by a aunt caused severe distress to her niece Pratty Sadie Johnson aged 1 year. the girl collapsed during the demonstration and required medical oversight for several days. Dr Hamilton Forline was summoned but could not awaken her until a threat was used, after which the girl confessed and the event ended with Johnson vowing not to repeat the act.

Chicago Sadie Johnson Inglealde Mint Mint Kuma Johnson Miss Johnson Hamilton Forline Pitty-atth Street Porling Mins Johnson

Lincoln Memorial A M Church to Rise in Springfield IL

Springfield March 11 The Lincoln Memorial A M church will be the finest.black church in the nation to honor emancipation. Rev J Woods leads the project in Bedford stone with slate roof and 700 seating plus 200 in a movable Sunday school, museum room, and 28 large windows. The church totals 60000 with two thirds to be raised before construction begins.

Springfield Lincoln Memorial A. M Hutman Aberty J. &. Woods St Paul A. Mo Mermorial Abraham Lincoln Frederick, Douglas John Brown Lincoln Uhl Center Salem Jet

Frightful Fire At Brooklyn Building Ends In Tragedy

A five story Brooklyn building fire began in an elevator shaft at Cant street and Au hur place. Mrs Clara Doddard on the top floor threw her eight month old baby from the window. The child died on the pavement. The mother then leaped out, breaking a leg and sustaining other injuries. The Ingleside association plans its annual meeting for Friday March 12 at 3 PM.

New York Cant Street Au~hur Place Brooklyn Clara Doddard

Civil Service Stands In Civil Service Law Guides White House

Washington reports a cabinet meeting on March 11 reviewed patronage and civil service. Presidents and cabinet members testified they could not appoint friends beyond a key secretary and confidential clerk, affirming the civil service law as protection against place seekers though Secretary Sherman suggested extensions may have gone too far.

Cleveland Washington White House Civil Service Commission Civil Service Sherman

Giant sea monster carcass seen near Anastasia Island

Dr John F Goucher president of a women's college returned from Florida with his wife and two daughters and recounted a visit to Anastasia Island. A mutilated carcass claimed to be a giant octopus was found weighed about seven tons and required six horses to move. Parts were sent to the Smithsonian for identification.

Pittsburg John F. Goucher Woman's College Florida Goucher Anastasia Island St Augustine Anabtasta Smithsonian Institution Washington, D. C

ONeills Son Sues Him In Court Fight

Alfred Hamilton ONeill sues actor James ONeill in two circuit actions. One suit seeks perpetuation for divorce testimony and a second claims 20000 in damages. ONeill alleges the mother of Alfred was married to him in 1861, desertion in 1875, divorce in 1877, and accuses the actor of fraud and blackmail.

Chicago Maron JL Alfred Hamilton O'Neil James O'Neill O'Neill Oeil Young O'Neill Alfred O'Neill Cleveland Alfred el

Populist Officials Snare In House In Courthouse Habit

A Spokane report says several Populist county officials and their families occupied rooms in the courthouse basement and attic, cooking meals and sleeping there. Investigators noted the smell of food and presence of children, with two commissioners living outside the city and one employing boarders among staff.

Spokane, Wasa Ave Tulding Popullar

Rippey Iowa Lacks Mayor After Missed Election

In Rippey Iowa a town of about 400 people remains incorporated but without a mayor and only part of a council after officials overlooked holding a municipal election last week. County authorities were alerted as the situation emerged near election day.

Iowa Jefferson Rippey Ripper Thas Prem

Market at favor as buyers snap up lots in line

In the forenoon a rapid sale of lots occurred in southern California with intense demand. By afternoon, 60 of the headlined parcels had sold, despite long waits and a 200 percent advance, as men stood in line for hours seeking a chance to buy from broker John T. Gaffey's syndicate.

Los Angels San Pedro Harbor Commissioners California John T. Gaffey li Sandown

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