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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1897

Page

8

Conference Must Wait for Appointed Ambassadors

Washington reports indicate the president will not appoint special commissioners for foreign negotiations until ambassadors are named and Brazil inquires into bimetalism. The plan remains to defer other issues until the necessary tabling and changes are arranged, with broad belief that an international bimetal conference should wait for ambassador appointments and lay groundwork.

Washington Ofiital Eciretes Fortien Uni Ambasendors

McKinley to Name Bimetallic Commissioners Next

London reports the April National Review reveals President McKinley plans to appoint a bimetallic commission and extraordinary negotiators to officially address heads of government. It notes concerns over appointing political supporters and hints at possible choices for the next position.

London The National Review Washington McKinley Intenis Prident McKinney Joustaires Mann Bis

Smith Gets the Place in Washington Appointment

Joseph Smith of Ohio has been elected by Secretary Sherman as director of the bureau, replacing Clinton Purtitsh. Gow of the trio certified by the panrimnimic committee of One Americans republic's bureau is deemed competent, with Washington records dated March 20.

Washington Joseph Smith Ohio Gow One Americans Republic Sherman Clinton Purtitsh

Joint resolution seeks annexation of Hawaii to United States

A proposed joint resolution was introduced in Congress by Representative Spaulding of Michigan to annex Hawaii to the United States. Also a New York report notes a March 1 diamond theft at the Buckingham Hotel where diamonds valued at 420 to 3500 were stolen from Mrs Fachari. Detectives have not yet located the thief as of the report.

Washington Maren Spaulding Michigan Havwaii Bomebody New York Dureau Hugites P. Fachari Buckingham Hotel Fachah Misa Eden Natican United States Ught Col Copeland Gorton Ie Washington, D.C Tand County Kansas Xinth Kansas Avenue Elre Topeka Railway Company Washtucs College Ibiere Siade

Women Jailbirds and Matron Thorpe on Prison Reform

Matron Thorpe discusses improving female prisoners conditions in the city jail. She argues for work over idleness, cites sewing for the poor, and suggests a kitchen could better employ inmates. She critiques public visitation and favors strict, minimal provisions over indulgence to deter crime.

Thorpe Topeka Welsiec

Ex Secretary Olney Whi Writes On His Policy And Cuba

Weehticton reports an ex secretary’s forthcoming book defends his policy stance while attacking recent Cuban policy. The author claims Olney’s diplomacy underwent sharp debate and that the book will test the course he chose. Olney reportedly distrusts Cuban independence.

Weehticton Olney Atic Bertats Corvere Aton Wile Cube

City Mayor to name 23000 officials for $22M to $25M

The Mayor of New York will appoint about 23,000 office holders with salaries totaling $22,000,000 to $25,000,000 a year. Appointments cover departments including peace, fire, education and judiciary, with numbers not changing from the present metropolitan district. Millinery opening at Miles Erfen's on Wednesday and Thursday. Subscribe for The State Journal.

Greater New York City of Peace, Fire Education Judiciary Miles Erfen's Kansas Avenue

Praise For Marlowe Comment By Rev Thomas Dixon

Rev Thomas Dixon Jr praises Julia Marlowe and Taber in For Butmle Prince Charles at the Academy of Music. He calls the play a tragic poem of beauty and patriotism, notes Marlowe’s Mary as sublime, and lauds Taber’s acting as an inspiration to young actors.

Marlowe Thomas Dixon New York Saren Ou Thoms Dixon, Jr Academy of Music Dixon America Jala Marlowe Fubert Taber Prince Charly France

Tea standards board urged to label imports clearly

Washington reports that a ten member board appointed by the treasury secretary recommends strict labeling of all teas to prevent fraud and ensure purity and quality. They urge war department instructions requiring proper trade names on labels, noting green tea varieties have been misrepresented. Dublin protests British tax relations in Parliament as Ireland faces overtaxation.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Duraurdt Congress War Department New York Chiesco San Francisco

Keene Savings Bank resumes business after suspension

Keene New Hampshire bank restarts operations after a period of suspension. The bank plans cautious handling of securities and will accept money from western sources while resuming local business. Also notes upcoming Home-seekers Excursions on April 6 and 25 via Rock Island Route.

West Keene, N. H Keene Savings Bank Eastern Securities Rock Island

MISS PRICE'S ROMANCE ENDS WITH MARRIAGE PLANS DASHED

Edith Price travels 18000 miles seeking marriage to John Corrigan of Dublin and South Africa but returns to Yonkers single. Their long romance began aboard a steamer and lingered throughOxford graduation and a South African medical career. Miscommunication and duty prevail as marriage remains uncertain.

New York Edith Price Ely Yokers Romanee Miss Price South Africa Yonkers Zood Price Southhampton Main Dublin Corrigans John Chrrigan Oxford Hondebosh Rondebush St. Louis Corrigan Cape Town Dr. Coctigan

Gladstone a bicyclist joins wheelmen ranks

Enthusiastic news reports Mr. Gladstone has mastered the machine and joined the wheelmen. A letter from London notes his progress and riding skill. Also claims two cures from Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and colds, with testimonials from Phoebe Thomas and Thos. Exgers. Free trial at J. K. Jones drug store. Regular size 50 cents and $1.

Gladstone Nothwith London Phoebe ‘Thomas Junction City Dr. King Florida Strees San Francisco J. K. Jones Fifth Street Kansas Avenue

Peary Plans Arctic Reach of North Pole

New York details Lieutenant Peary presenting a novel Arctic plan to the American Geographical Society. The proposal envisions a small party with Eskimo support establishing a northern settlement on Greenland’s coast, using sledges and a three year supply, aiming to plant the first stars and stripes near the pole within years if conditions allow.

North Pole New York Advertiser Peary Council of the American Geographical Society United States Pedry Arctic Explorer Greenland Feacy Murth Pate Pole

Real Estate Transfers Filed in County Clerk Office

Real estate transfers list several transactions: Nettie Maud Robinson and Harold Robinson to Frank Mawhinney for 1433 dollars. Robinson to Nina F Bragunier for 355.50. Frank Mawhinney to Nettie Maud Robinson for two fifths of several lots on Jefferson Street. Nina F Bragonier to Nettie Maud Robinson for 343.23 for an undivided one sixth in lots 266, 208 and 270 on Jefferson Street.

Nettie Maud Robinson Harold Robinson Frank Mawhinney Kansas Avenue Nina F. Bragunier Avenue Nettle Maud Robinson Jefferson Street Nina F. Bragonier

Kansas Wheelmen Under Doty on National Board Change

W I Doty of Denver named to national racing board for the League of American Wheelmen. He will oversee Kansas previously under D W Hobert of St Louis. New president Potter eccomotated Doty and attached Colorado and Wyoming to district E, shifting states formerly in Missouri Kansas Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma Indian Territory and New Mexico. Local Kansas wheelmen praise Doty, a respected racer and public figure. Also mentions travel lines, time cards, and health ads for cough relief and skin remedies by G W Stansfield and E E Turner notes.

W. I. Doty Denver Te National Racing Board League of American Wheelmen Kansas D. W. Hobert St. Louis Mr. Potter Doty Colorado Wyoming Missouri Louisians Oklahoma Indian Territory New Mexico Boty

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