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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
7
The fragment lists unclear numbers including week and monte cents, mentions average circulation for the year 1398 and a figure 10,769, with no clear context or complete details.
The Inter Ocean recounts Collin MacLean of Janesville planning to exhibit a so called wank dog in Chicago. humorous details describe a creature of composite breed blamed for local intrigue and mock fear. witnesses include Sam May and Detective Wooldridge, with quirky quotes and a Polish traveler adding odd commentary.
A first person tale aboard an Atlantic liner shows Englishman George Reynolds forming a life with his gypsy wife Felice in New York. Her longing for wandering freedom tests their marriage as he balances home and business against her craving for roaming life. Nearby, a San Francisco camp funeral for an enigmatic white man prompts reflections on love and sacrifice.
The Electrical Review notes the longest commercial distance for long distance telephone service spans 1,400 miles from Boston to St Louis, nearly twice the length of comparable European lines, highlighting the growing reach of telephony.
The Republican committee on silver in the enuts held a meeting this afternoon with full members and new appointed senators present. The aim was to advise them on war-time biases and the difficulties in conference. two gubernatorial appointees from states with elections would not be admitted. Republican managers say bringing the case to the senate would waste time and a debate is unlikely to yield a favorable vote. Those arriving from governors' appointments will be told time cannot be given to discuss their cases.
Washington March 12 The House debate on appropriations continues for bills stalled last session. Curtis aims to keep the Topeka public building item, Sayers vows aid. He recalls touring Topeka noting inadequate rooms corridors and space for public service.
Snowbound conditions grip St Paul and nearby towns as several inches of snow accumulate and drift. Rail traffic on branch lines halts while trains are abandoned or delayed across the region. Authorities warn of potential flood risk when thaw arrives as coal and supplies run tight in hard‑hit Mississippi valley towns.
In North Topeka Mrs Jonas Lukena visited from Watenaoe yesterday while Mrs Porter and Grace left for Lecompton. W H Austin of Kansas City travelers in town. Meriden Tribune editor Metsker in town for work. Services at Good Shepherd church tonight at 7 20. Bakery renovation and bread promotions at Neale & Co 815 North Kansas avenue. Mrs Hoover returns home to Silver Lake. Mason gathering and anniversary event planned near Kansas Avenue and Laurel Street. P Putman leads Adams Frause at Beloit. hotel man to manage Union Pacific around April 30. P B Wise returns from Arkansas for KC P G road work. One Minute Cough Cure praised for quick relief from croup. GO. W. Stanfield address noted at Six to or Kansas Avenue.
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