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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal bills a two week home delivery with ten seats to any Topeka or Suberts area and at the same rate in every Kansas town with a carrier system. Address and office details appear in the page, noting telephone lines and submission options for readers.
Chicago forecasts show probable showers for Kansas and variable winds as the weather notes mix with debate on the Sherman Act. The piece links court decisions and labor railroads to potential shifts in how organizations and pools are regulated, hinting at wider economic upheaval and legal strategies across the nation.
The New York exposition of wax figures at a doll show drew comment from men and families alike as a crowd in the city viewed the lifelike nymphs Venus and Undine. Operators described the exhibit’s ornate mechanism and the cost, while observers debated whether such displays merit a day off or charitable support.
A thorough review lauds Mexico's Diaz administration as stabilizing reform. It praises elimination of holdovers, disciplined statecraft, and a corruption-free presidency while noting revolutions and debts shaped the era, with commerce, railroads, and harbors developing under firm governance.
An elderly Broadway rider on a Thirties Street car offered a dime to the conductor in exchange for five pennies. The conductor’s refusal sparked apologies from other passengers who then pooled five pennies each to cover their fares. The exchange ends with all four riders paying their shares.
A scanned ode to social foibles and politics, noting women’s church habits, wagey domestic jokes, and a critique of Bristow’s Ottawa appointment. The piece blends satirical musings on gender roles with commentary on political patronage, quoting Burlington News and Cy Leland’s influence.
The article outlines Fridtjef Nansen as a youth in Norway, growing up near West Aker, and his early closeness to nature. It covers his two years at college, shift to Arctic exploration, role as a naturalist on a whaler, and later work as curator at Bergen Museum, plus his scientific pursuits and recognition by European societies.
In a critical piece, writers discuss the oppressive urban heat and the impact on families. They rail against autocratic attitudes and social neglect that keep children indoors, arguing long work hours and unsafe streets strip youths of safe outdoor time during summer heat.
Readable fragments describe Anna Held performing a public show in a Parlor Matin style, mentioning a concert or theater setting with references to composers artists and a notable theater. The text hints at public attention to her image and past performances while noting stylistic and cultural tensions.
In a humorous AtchisonGlobes style note, the piece weighs spending on home comforts for Daisybel and suggests investments in a father’s bath tub and back rubs over ornate parlor decor. It mocks lavish gifts for Daisybel and favors practical, intimate comforts as summer approaches.
A jumble of items notes a House of Representatives access issue, a rule barring ex senators from floor privileges, a bequest to place paintings in Boston MFA in memory of William Morris Hunt, Edmund G. Ross recounts on impeachment, royal engagements, a son of Blanche Bruce in Philadelphia, a Hungarian priest’s bequest to Leo X.T., George Peabody’s London housing donation, infant death rate in London, Cecil Rhodes’ world tour since resigning Cape premiership, and long travel distances cited.
Lansing March 27 The Michigan senate denounced Gov Pingree in a heated debate over the Covell Bill requiring the governor to fill vacancies during the legislative session for rapid legislative review. Senators argued the measure targeted the governor while he defended his duties and condemned partisanship amid calls for accountability and order. The bill was put to a vote and approved by a narrow margin.
A special committee from Illinois led by F W Peek and Robert J Thompson visited Nashville to inspect bird welfare and expo grounds. They secured a $20,000 budget to create a faithful reproduction of the administration building with a site at Capital and Tincla avenues. The project features 42 statues loaned by the Columbian Museum and the opening is slated for a future Tuesday morning.
London March 27 Mgr William F Cremer former parliament member now editor of the International Arbitration Journal says it is possible the amended arbitration treaty can be ratified but Britain will likely refuse to accept it in its emasculated form He notes Americans may press Senate to change its stance before the next session Senator Morgan is cited as the main obstacle Cremer recalls a London talk with President Cleveland who urged the Senate to act and says Morgan supported the principle only to attack England later in Liverpool
A San Diego mother recounts eight years of severe spider bite symptoms in her adopted daughter. After failing with various cures, Hood's Sarsaparilla was given and the child recovered, gaining health, appetite, and sight, with the family praising the remedy and noting ongoing use.
President Black announces the executive committee of the National Association of Democratic clubs to serve until the 1909 convention. Members include McMillin, White, Lambert, Murphy, Smith, and others across states. Mr. Bryan will likely attend the April 12 meeting and speak at a dinner honoring Jefferson's birthday.
Madison county grand jury indicted Harris Bo Prickett known as Harry Prickett, cashier of the defunct J A Prickett & Son bank at Howardville Alabama, on eighteen counts of embezzlement and receiving money while insolvent. Deposits were taken after warnings to relatives of the Pricketts. The president J A Prickett died about a month ago. The cases pertain to the last thirty days of the bank’s existence and reflect a reported $31,106 cash on hand at failure.
Secretary Gage announced the discontinuance of the shipping commissioner’s office at Mobile Alabama and will close the corresponding office at Brunswick Georgia. The economy motive is to reduce minimal workload imposed on the customs collector at each location.
A federal suit filed by District Attorney W C Perry seeks 32800 in lieu of government dues from the estate of Cornelius Chacrows the Atchison mail contractor who died years ago The Cosgrove estate case was tendered in Washington court last November but Amanda M Cosgrove administratrix refused payment The suit seeks court order to sell sufficient real estate to satisfy the claim. Bikes Must Go as Freight Madison Wis March 27 Senate kills Whitehead bill to force railroads carry bicycles as baggage. Switzerland Would Buy the Railroads Berne March 27 Bundesrath proposes purchasing principal Swiss railways price 96424800 francs to be raised by 60 year loan. German Populists Win a Point Berlin March 27 Reichstag adopts pay for members of Reichstag by vote 17 to 49 Your Boy Won't Live a Month Gardner Mass March 27 doctor prognosis wrong after use of Dr King New Discovery trial bottles free at J Jones drugstore California Limited leaves Topeka Thursdays and Sundays 1133 a.m via Santa Fe Route 4 hours to California
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