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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1897
Page
4
A fragmented note references a carrier route in a Ceara S ferkiy edition, with vague timing about three months and town details. The readable portion mentions a bus carrier, a square price, and unclear references to Funes and Te Sotures.
Washington May 1 Par Barannr Fait tonigh and Sunday southerly winds. The text discusses editorial views on recent legislation and public policy, noting a merchants and farmers discourse, concerns over mortgage and debt, and the implied tensions between eastern and western states. It cites the Advertiser and the Kansas politics context, stressing differing regional perspectives and the influence of populist ideas on policy.
In a bold forecast the piece argues that large shipments of over six million in gold and bars are headed to Europe within a week, suggesting renewed treasury raids and impending bank withdrawals. It warns that continued export could force banks to tighten and the treasury to meet demand, while critiquing speculative financiers and anticipated policy moves by leaders.
In Topeka the Rev Witt Talmage spoke in support of famine relief for India, drawing sharp rebuke from The Journal. The column argues Talmage seeks credit, notes Western charity, and questions the Indian plight as a local moral imperative.
A May Lippincott excerpt details the mocking bird as a finished artist. It describes the bird mounting a small tree to serenade, imitating multiple birds with precise skill and audible confidence befitting a master.
An amateur observer catalogs a range of bird sounds. Notes imitate the cardinal and phorbe, with imitations from yellow breasted chat and tufted titmouse. A young chick peeps, a cerulean wren sings, followed by wood pewee and phoebe tones. The piece praises the mimicry and confidence of the singer.
A fragmentary account reviews Dr Albert Hoy of Chicago who argues in Eating and Drinking that fruits and dietary choices can affect digestion and moral alkalinity. The text notes numerous inconsistencies and contrasts with Dr Walker and Dr Kraut, questioning Hoy’s claims and reliability.
May Wright urges caution in coed schooling across K through university levels. She argues early educational mixing leads to premature emotional development and destabilizes adolescent affections, potentially harming long term maturity and social order.
The garbled OCR reflects stray quotes from multiple papers such as Leavenworth Standard Wichita Eagle and Lawrence Fourths, mentioning Greece Turkey Oklahoma Port Arthur and Grants Tomb. It reads like a collage of political remarks and humorous asides with unclear attributions and numerous misspellings.
Twelve hoboes entered Oberlin today looting a school and driving teachers and children from the building. They stole a barrel of hard liquor and became intoxicated, then quarreled among themselves. Officers pursued them. all twelve were jailed after a desperate fight. Special meetings with reduced rates announced by Knights Templar and other groups for upcoming events. The State Journal subscription notice.
Topeka carpet dealers report price rises from two to three and a half cents per yard on higher grades and expect more increases. The Dingley tariff would add duties and ad valorem charges, nearly doubling cheap matting costs and pushing overall prices higher, especially for common goods. Local merchants fear shoppers will bear the burden as Kaunas residents face higher living costs.
New York leads with rapid gains raising its division total as other divisions show solid recruitment. Pennsylvania and New Jersey also report strong weekly increases, pushing overall league membership past 70,000 with Missouri and Indiana further contributing.
A Newark air court verdict awarded James M. Forrest $15,000 against the New York and Greenwood Lake railroad. Forrest lost his right foot at West Arlington station while attempting to board a train on November 36, 1895. Testimony said the train lurched after stopping, pinning his foot beneath moving wheels.
May 1 Chicago reports a hoard of trade move to radically alter wheat speculation. The grade change affects No 2 red winter and No 1 northern wheat, shifting to Mitinesports grade for No 1 northern. Vote scheduled May w. Officials warn shorter sellers and elevator firms fear a narrowed market. Also reported is the murder conviction of Nicholas Stylesman in Oklahoma for the Keokuk Falls case, with James Howard on trial for complicity.
An ad style item warns against carelessness about piles and hemor rhages, urging Pyramid Pile Cure from Albion Michigan. It claims quick relief, painless treatment, and permanent cure, with druggists selling the product for 50 cents and a free book available by mail.
Reports describe Booker T. Washington stirring a Georgia audience with fervent applause as reporters note enthusiastic responses, praise, and cheering from the crowd including women of Georgia. Tickets for a May performance were available at Kellam's.
St Louis and return one fare for the round trip May Sth end 6th. We go mending and sew on buttons free of charge. Hear Marshall's bend at Garfield park tomorrow afternoon. Beechams Plus No equal for Constipation.
Governor Black's failure to sign the comptroller proposed tax bill reduces estate tax collections. The Havemeyer estate, estimated at 14 million, would have borne 1.4 million in tax under prompt action. Heirs gain nearly 1.9 million under current law, with the larger potential tax amount not realized.
Undertaking ad lists various coffin options and prices. References a shop on Huntan Avenue with fabric caskets and white children's caskets, plus a free day offer and contact detail at 406 Bass Ave, phone 32.
Des Moines May 1 State legislature passes a law urged by Secretary James Wiley authorizing the government to accept the rules of the Department of Agriculture to stamp out hog cholera. One or more counties will be chosen to inspect farms and isolate hogs. The federal government funds the program and it takes effect immediately. Implemented by the agricultural department bureau of animal industry experts.
Real estate transfers filed with Meade recorder include Thomas J. Stohle of Gettysburg Pa transferring to Calvin Brewer for 500 dollars a lot on Madison Street. Calvin Brewer then transfers to Elizabeth B. James for 550 dollars a lot on Madison Street. Julian Prampton transfers to Eugene P. Pohl of Hornes Second Addition, Crew and whooplig coneh are hid hood's terrors but the pneumonia bronchitis and other throat and tone troubles can be quickly Guns by using One Minute Cough Cure. G W Stans Held, 632 Kansas Ave.
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