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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1897

Page

4

Nome Toppska Sta Journal Building Corrupt Message

Fragmented OCR text from The State Journal mentions a building corner of Eighth, telephone lines, and a New York address at 20 Potter Building care American Newspaper Publishers' association. The passage is garbled but suggests the paper operates openly to readers and advertisers.

Nome Topska Sta Journal Kansas Eighth Bellalhees Ofer Rolin New York Potter Bullding American Reudera

Globe Sights Aged Advice On Life And Love

A fragment from the Archison GlobeJ notes social musings on gender roles, courtship, spending, and graduation etiquette. The piece wryly comments on women buying hats, female proprieties, picnics, and high school grads choosing white dresses and hive sank, reflecting dated social sensibilities.

Power of the State and Trusts Face Court Challenge

The piece surveys antitrust battles in progress across states and the courts, noting a Supreme Court decision on the tobacco trust and state power over trade. It discusses how state authority could regulate public welfare, contrasts federal and state controls, and critiques local governance practices and public reaction. It closes with regional commentaries and a regional editor's aside.

Bst Judee Gibbons al Trost American Tobacco Company Wellers United States Mets Tilhorp Eliement le Jurge Gibbons Dismussien United States Supreme Court Amd Supreme Courts Wberry

Queensland emigration appeal to farmers and artisans abroad

A Brisbane agent describes Queensland’s vast land and mineral wealth to attract emigrants. He notes available lands of 668497 square miles with millions open for settlement, diverse exports including wool and palm products, and urges skilled workers to migrate for better living and government opportunities.

San Francho Mes John D. Thsrel Queensland Queensigth Hapes Str Russel Geoyer Vita Etki

Government plans reservoir basin near Lurie for Colorado Wyoming

Government engineer Crittenden surveys a suggested reservoir basin in the heart of the Rocky Mountains near Lurie West. annual storage of about 20 000 cubic feet of water is projected. The basin would feed the Hock River and Laramie and Platte systems, providing summer flows and drought relief. Surveyors will study feeding ditches to support eastern Webring and Western Nebraska.

Cheyenne Crittenden Colorado Wyomig Lurie Wego Arent Webring Nehretka Platte Rivera

General Miles Travels At Government Expense To Orient

Reports claim General Miles travels to the Orient to observe Greece and Turkey operations with uncertain aims. He left Washington after drawing $5,000 for expenses and booked Paris City of Paris accommodations at $60. Officers speculate on a months long trip with further costs totaling around $3,400 for both legs.

Washingto Soesty Miles Orient Greece Tarkes Golden Horn Washington Bouthampton Paris Officare

Grand Army of the Republic officers listed for Colorado Wyoming

The Colorado Wyoming department of the Grand Army of the Republic announces officers for Cripple Creek and surrounding area. James Jennings Wyoming Kip Henry commandery W Ferguson Rev Finkliner H Otney S Crawford August Finchs Vaughn Gunnison and others named for roles and tours. Stratford on Avon production details noted with Augustin Daly and As You Like It at Stratford. Rock Island Route and Wichita return fare listed as 4.62 dollars May 17.

Weide Springs Coloway Grand Army of the Republic Department of Colorado Wyoming Encarenence Criptie Creek Tettirwnie Srfthirerm Momminder—A. &. Lottreter Teaver James 8 Jennings Yo W. Ferguson Vietor Vietor ‘chaplain—Rev. Finkliner Coteradenae H. Otney Denver S. Crawford Dalver Prelgeare Jared YC Simian Aia A Devates August Finchs Hf. & Vaughn Alexander Guilete Gunnison Shakespeare Boston Augustin Daly Eyngland Gorspleuuns Stratford-on- Avon Mist Hehan Rosslind

Mount Vernon Regents Advance Mansion Restoration

Washington May 17 The Mount Vernon association reports progress in restoring the Mansion greenhouse and slave quarters. A new foundation and hall repainting are planned, walls to be lined yellow with white trim, colors toned to Washington era. A prized rug from Mrs Harrison Whelan of Philadelphia, once a gift to Gen Washington, now decorates the banqueting hall. A sand box from Marcus Clinton Martin’s grandfather William Duker is noted as another relic.

Washington Harrison Whelan Philadelphia Louis ML Wastington Maercus Clinton Martin William Duker

Mexico Forgets Ahead Under New Electric Railway Owners

Monterey May 17. It is announced that decorations and consolidation of railroad systems here by an American company have been completed and the new owners will begin equipping the line with electric power. The transaction is reported at about $6,004,000.

Monterey Mex

Wine deal in New York and California forces sale

A. Marshall & Co of New York and the California Wine Makers' corporation agreed to buy 2.5 million gallons of wine with an option for 1 million more at about 18 cents a gallon. In a separate divorce case William Susny answers Mrs Busby's petition claiming disputes over his marriage and home.

San Francisco A. Marshall A. Marshall & Oo New York California Minkers’ Corporation William Susny Sania Pe Busby

Secretary Joby Bloor Found Guilty in Helena Trial

A Helena dispatch reports Joby Bloor, secretary of the senate, convicted of secretly secreting a document. He received one year in prison and remains jailed after. The case involved a bill affecting county officer salaries and deputies, pending signature by the house speaker.

Salt Lake Utah Triune Helena Mant Senate Joby Bloor DNL Ty Pre Piasue

Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Health says Warsaw Woman

Mrs S Wartsor of 428 Columbia St Warsaw Indiana credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with remarkable recovery after years of illness and sleep disturbances. She reports heart fatigue breathing issues and asthma improving, with no bed rest for over a year. She urges buying only Hood's and notes many friends have benefited.

Hood Columbia St Warsaw Ind. H

County Officials Press For Detailed Property Return From Telephone Co

Spawnee county and Missouri & Kansas Telephone work to compile a detailed personal property statement after the company failed to provide full figures. The board seeks wire counts and telephone totals to reassess value, with Mulvane disputing the process and hinting at court action if necessary.

Spawnee County Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company Tobeke Aseesuors Peka Township John R. Mulvane Shprems Court United States of Fienesenry Board of Assessors Topeka John HK. Mulvane Voluntariy Pai Papel

Why Beer Tax Is One Forty Four A Barrel

Washington May 17. Curiosity surrounds the beer tax set at 1.44 per barrel instead of 1.45. The rate aims at ease of fractional calculations for brewers, with half barrels costing 74 cents and quarter barrels 18 cents, while other fractions involve small cents.

Washington Senate

A P A Increases Salaries In Washington

A P A increases salaries and alters the constitution. The salary for the general secretary rises to 200 dollars while the assistant earns 400 dollars. The meeting moved to organize as an insurance feature and tasked the executive board with implementing the changes. The convention adjourned after speeches and planned to reconvene next year in the same city.

Washington ALP. A Phe Ie Dietrich Colur Ewoh

Chicago Women's clubs push Miss Addams to education board

In Chicago on May 17, women's clubs organized to press for Miss Jane Addams appointment to the board of education. A committee led by Mrs Cooney Ward was formed at a Women's club executive session to approach Mayor Harrison. Clubs plan a coordinated effort with members eager for Addams' selection, with a representative committee to meet the mayor next week.

Chicago Jane “Addams Board of Education Worman's Club Cooney Ward Mayer Harrison Uge Mise Addams Imayor

Color Line in England Imitates American Prejudices

London reports indicate England condemns US racial bias yet shows similar prejudices. University volunteer regiments refuse Indian and African students, with other corps like the Inns of Court battalion following suit amid racial tensions extending beyond academia.

London All England United States Great Universiti Inns of Court Battalion

City Bar Association Eyes Purchase of Marshall House

On May 17 the City Bar Association advanced a plan to buy and restore the home in Richmond used by Chief Justice Marshall as residence.

Marshall Richmond City Bar Association

Woman's error costs New Jersey five thousand dollars

Trenton May 17 Marger Williams a young typewriter caused an extra session cost by miswriting prohibited as provided altering a constitutional amendment. The clerk copied the error, sparking blame on pool selling and gambling interests though the mistake was hers and she left the legislature.

New Jersey Trenton SN. J Mies Margeret Williams New Jerseys Williams Eam- Werton Street Daley

Geisha Company Released From Buffalo Seizure

New York May 1 Geisha company costumes and scenery under Sir William Jardine were seized Saturday night at the Star theater Buffalo under a $1,000 judgment by Augustin Daly owner of the piece. An agreement today gives Daly practical control for the remainder of the season. The company then left for Harm Mor after plans to tour Canada were curtailed.

New York Geisha Company Sir William Jardine Star Theater Buffalo Augustin Daly William Jardine Harailton Canada Detroit Promont Montreal Toronto Daly Arthur Behan Harm- Mor

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