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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1898

Page

3

Postmaster General Gary backs postal savings banks push

Postmaster General Gary addresses a House subcommittee advocating a national postal savings bank system. He argues machinery ready, congress only must authorize, and cites the security and convenience for 1,000,000 communities with few banks. He notes Speaker Reed’s opposition could trigger party revolt.

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Reflections of a Bachelor in New York Press

A garbled excerpt surveys social foibles and gender norms with satirical tone. It lampoons marital roles and public behavior, noting policemen in barber shops and Turkish women's quiet in partners’ presence, while contrasting pride and vulnerability in relationships.

The New York Press Everr Meir

Books that Society Reads in New York Times Review

A fragmented 1898 Books notes column reviews current American and English publications. It highlights Mrs Sherwood discussing society reading, recent novels by Crockett and others, and new scientific and historical works with prices and publishers. The piece lists upcoming spring titles from Little, Brown & Co. and notes periodicals like The April Pat Math Magazine with travel and literary features.

Mrs_ Sherwood New York Times Ban London Todd Charles 8. Clark Windsor Hall School Waban Cence Frank Gverton Uch & Clear Little, Tirown & Co Boston James Went New York Juin Fourcade Ivaser Pavel Henry of Narre Henryl Stepkiewics Aioe Jos Iy Prancee Landell North Country Francis Parkhalsock Alexander Duraux Haris Apri Meears Sampron Law Moreton Se PC Jane Royal Navy Willam Lath Clowes Wilton Manin Pat Math Magazine Eng Maeda GA. Sekon Rupert of

Umbrellas and Quarrels Fill rainy Atchison talk

In Atchison a column jokes about habitual umbrella loss and warns against fake schemes. It notes couples debating postmarital quarrels at a club, with nineteen women present blaming husbands, one claiming widowhood as the cause.

Atchison Globe Aman Whee Bollogssian Atrhisu

American Book Company Judgment in Kingdom Suit

Judgment for the plaintiff awarded in the American Book Company of New York against the Kingdom Company of Minneapolis over a pamphlet by President Gales of Town College. Judge Lochren presiding. Case centered on infringement and damages in a notable publishing dispute.

Kingdom Minneapolis American Book Company of New York Age Kingdom Company Gales Town College United Lochren Proms Ae Siearty Peutal Publishers

Remnants and Carpeting at Oldest Dry Goods

Oldest Dry Goods advertises an extensive stock from sea island fabrics to carpets and mattings. It promises courteous service without pressure, notes limited roll quantities, and highlights numerous items from lace curtains to China straw matting, linoleums, table linens, and hosiery with discounts for large buys.

Clothing stock moves to carpet room in sale push

The remainder of the stock of clothing is moved to the carpet room for final sale. The notice promises the best clothing for retail, with substantial backing for prices from $2.10 to $10.00, urging buyers to act in limited hours.

Kansas News It Proved a Hard Job and Re quired Four Blasts

A Kansas report notes a difficult mission requiring four blasts to complete. Details remain fragmentary but indicate a staged operation with multiple charges. No additional names or locations are provided in the accessible text.

Atchison

Robbers Blow State Bank Vault In Nickel City Heist

Four men escaped after blasting open the state bank vault in Nickerson. The robbers took between 3000 and 6000 dollars in gold and bills, leaving debris on the vault door. They fled and no suspects found as a guard faced the street with Winchesters. Bank president Brown says insurance covers the loss.

Nickerson State Bank F_ HL Werries LC. Brown

Political notes on appointments and party planning in Kansas

Cyrus Leland plans a Washington trip this week to pursue pending appointments. Montgomery county Republicans announce an April 6 mass meeting at Independence with speakers Beekman and Rape as populist fallacies are debated. Douglas county Republicans name delegates for Bowerseck, while Atchison Republicans form a Seaton club and strategize for district and congressional contests. Cy Leland’s pending choice for attorney general keeps Bluman’s candidacy in view amid limited opposition to Boyle.

A.W. Smith Kansas Montgomery County Independence J. W. Beekman Arkansas City John Rape Pittsboro Perty CD. Walker Atchison Thu

Real Estate Transfers in a Fractured Record

A jumble of recorded real estate transfers lists many names and parcels with dire straits of legible data. It names Mary E Lakin heirs of M J Ward Bobby J Meade Alice Meade C Harris H K Tett Lyndonasians M T Campbell Henry Pauly Bauer Fillmore Street Steele additions Union Avenue Quinton Hammond Frank Hartman Dillon Street and various property corners. The note ends with a garbled line about an upcoming Saturday hearing the result of the primaries.

Mary E. Lakin M. J. Ward Bovby J. Meade Southwest Quarter Alice Meaide Toxles Ives Noptleset Corner Second Clay Dillon Street Alexander Alfred Ida BR David Williams Nowt V. Hero Arington Salyer Nurtin Ule Vinion Mary O R. T. Kreipe Jute & Adame Madison Mtu Repey Toa Brady Eenih Mori

Electric railway proposal for Kaw Valley line

Ex senator Calvin Brice is linked to a plan to run an electric railway up the Kaw Valley from Kansas City to Topeka covering a long distance. An exchange notes the project aims to convert the valley from a conventional route to an electric line.

Kaw Valley Pecenanesas City Topeka Calvin 3. Brice Kansas City

Sunshine for mules at No 1b mine Galena

Sunshine will reach the mules at No 1b mine in Galena as workers surface more than 20 animals for a daylight break. The mine will close for repairs to large fans and airways, and the mules will remain above ground until Wednesday, some having not seen daylight for years.

Galena No. 1B

Will Rejoin His Company After Four Years as Instructor

Kansas City dispatch reports Lieut. B V Smith will rejoin Company H of the Fourth Infantry at Fort Sheridan after completing a four year duty as military instructor at Baker University Baldwin Kaw He dismisses the service detail as nonessential to his regiment and prepares to depart for duty. A separate Junction City note tells of a cannonier rushing to send a final telegram to his mother from Fort Riley unable to pay for the message before the train departed.

Kansas City B. V. Smith Baker University Baldwin Kaw Coates House Mra. Smith Fort Sherigan Fourth Infantry Lieut. Smith Pt Riley Junction City Fort Riley Mis

Women Clubs Federation Formed In Leavenworth

Leavenworth March 21 Mrs John McClintock president of the State Federation urged city clubs to unite in a city federation. Delegates from The Art League The Salon Chautauqua Circle Drummond Whittier Philomathean Thursday Reading Sat Clio Fortnightly Study Catholic Literary met at the board of education to draft a constitution for approval.

Leavenworth John & McClintock State Federation Topeka Art League Salon Chautauqua Circle Drummond Whittier Club Philomathean_club Reading Club Sat Clio Club Catholic Literary Club Board of Education

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