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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal lists delivery by carrier at ten cents a week for Topeka and nearby areas with mail options, plus a permanent office at the corner of Washington. It notes telephones and references the American Newspaper Publishers Association, indicating open advertiser and reader services.
The World discusses tariff policy and foreign trade, arguing that war effects on demand and currency flow shape whether restrictive duties are needed. It notes revenue needs, home production risks, and the danger of losing markets if nations retaliate or limits curb imports. The piece warns a nation cannot buy and sell without balance, stressing careful tariff revision this session.
South Dakota and Kansas Populists push reforms on tapping popular vote power. The SD legislature abolishes the fale line and referendum with 3 percent petition to trigger a public vote. A state agency plan for liquor traffic is also submitted to the people amid partisan debate.
The report covers actions in the House including a joint resolution to submit amendments to the people, anti bribery provisions for state officers, and a state arbitration board to resolve strikes. A woman suffrage referendum was adopted. Other measures include a bill on oleomarserine color, mine safety, embezzlement penalties, contract restrictions, and advertising use rules.
The piece argues that small city libraries lacking funds or access will lose papers from New York and Boston when managers block major titles. It predicts librarians must buy papers elsewhere, boosting outside circulation while exposing faults and gains of the new press era.
A satirical item critiques pretentious men and romantic ideals, noting the quirks of social behavior in Atchison. It lampoons the notion of value, marriage, and vanity through brief anecdotes about loafers, marbles, wives, and household vanity, ending with reflections on happiness and poverty.
A collage of partial sentences from multiple papers notes political names, local incidents, a novel by Smile Zain, a kite discovery, a carriage ride to parties, a farmer’s wife theft, and remarks on Mussulmans and a Kansan sunflowers claim. The text is garbled and cites several U.S. locales and publications in incomplete form.
New York Journal reports Kaiser Wilhelm denouncing Socialism as a pest and pledging harsh remedies. The piece cites Berlin reaction from Socialists and suggests possible imperial measures to purge professors, teachers, and possibly exclude Socialists from the Reichstag. It warns of potential disaster for the German empire if pressure continues.
A flush of editorials from Topeka papers notes actions to ban Sunday football and other entertainments. Local pleas discuss Greek emigres, divorce petitions claim marriage since 1896 with two children, while cities like Wichita and Leavenworth comment on Topeka’s pace.
A Kansas judge and ardent prohibitionist promotes a poem titled William Geer. The verse narrates a youth’s fall into drink, a drunken killing, and a warning against alcohol. It argues church and state will uphold anti liquor measures to end the vice.
General orders from headquarters include an extract from a St Paul committee chair outlining criticism of histories used as school texts. The letter claims the works favor the Confederacy, exaggerate Confederate soldiers, belittle Union valor, and fail to educate students on patriotic differences, urging caution and broader sources. Incidental ad copy for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and Peerless Steam Laundry appears in the notice.
Mrs. Caroline Corbin, a local leader, organizes a movement among women to oppose woman suffrage. A memorial will be sent to the legislature urging opposition to the extension of the vote. Corbin recalls Susan B. Anthony and explains her resolve to counter suffrage after a life of raising four sons. The demonstrants acknowledge some gains by suffragists but argue the effort will fade without practical equality.
New Haven Conn March 22 The rubber trust has killed Dutchester once a prosperous town in Connecticut The industry started nearly half a century ago by Nathaniel Maynard and grew to employ about 100 workers Large mills were built and money flowed The trust absorbed factories causing widespread decline with stores closed and families scattered The once bustling community now shows ruin with homes abandoned and aging residents remaining
Carlisle Indian Industrial School highlights the outing program where 40 to 50 pupils live with private families during vacations, gaining farm work experience. The earnings of students exceeded expectations, with many applying for another year as demand outstrips capacity. The graduating class lists 26 members.
In Tostun on March 11 the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, FL and ABL, authorized rebuilding or remodeling the temple at Tre mount and Boyleston streets after the Sept fire damage. Directors vote to expend up to 300000 dollars. Heecham's Pills cited for patience.
A broad claim of dramatic cure for rectal diseases is presented from the Pyramid Pile Cure sales pitch. It asserts instant relief from itching piles, permanent removal of tumors, and safety away from cocaine or opium. The advertisement cites physician endorsement, widespread sales, and testimonials, urging readers to request a package from Pyramid Co. Albion Michigan.
The Herald reports a secret meeting of baseball magnates in New York where Brooklyn reportedly offered 100000 for transfer of the Cleveland club to Brooklyn. Frank de Haase and Hobinson of the Clevelands met with C. P. Byrne at the Hoffman House. Byrne and Robinson confirm the offer and hint at a Brooklyn syndicate involvement as future Cleveland club may be called Tebean’s Indians.
Baltimore March 13 Ex Confederates anger over Bishop Mallalien’s sermon at the Putnam Street church. He argued Christianity did not end slavery via Phillips Garrison Lincoln or the Republican party and claimed enslaved people’s appeals moved God. Adherents of the lost cause react, with some urging the bishop avoid Chow in future remarks.
City officials announce a policy to vaccinate every prisoner and every tramp arrested or applying for lodging. Chief Strele and City Physician Mitchell say contagious diseases threaten inmates and staff. jail becomes pest house if needed. Medical students to assist. procedure to begin with all arrestees and lodging seekers.
In St Louis on March 12 theatrical manager WHi J Davis of Century denies a trust among theater managers led by Hayman Kaw and Erlanger. He explains a centralized booking method removing rival routes and conflicts, aiming for efficient routes and consistent venues across 30 American cities.
Dr King’s New Discovery saved Ha Life after La Grippe left him unable to live. G Callicutte, a Beaversville druggist, credits the remedy and reports swift improvement after three bottles. Free trial offered at J K Jones Drug Store. Also Peerless Steam Laundry advertises shirt laundering.
A report from the Republican Journal Ogdensburg recounts Mrs Charles Nichols of St Lawrence Valley Village whose eight year old Stanley Nichol purportedly recovered from a severe St Vitus dance after using a patent medicine promoted by a local physician and then by Williams Pills from Schenectady. The article notes a boy’s dramatic jerking and loss of control improving after the Pills were taken as directed by a Mr Williams who offered the remedy through local druggists and direct mail.
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