Permanent Home and Contact Details for The Topeka State Journal
The Topeka State Journal offers its permanent office at 8 and a half Eighth Avenue in the TLC On site complex with a reporters room. Phone lines include 107 for general inquiries and 107 for NY advertising. The paper lists Mr Porter Burdine as publisher and notes it is open to advertisers or readers.
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May 1897 Notes Hint at Town Life and National Talk
Disjointed items discuss Prohibition era topics and political rumors. Mentions of Kentucky senator, McKinley, public water works, and evolving views on liquor control. Includes stray social observations about mayors, editors, and a sensational tone typical of late 19th century papers.
Rail road rate talks stall as legislature eyed
A Wichita Eagle summary notes the railroad board and road representatives reached no change in rate demands. Governor Leedy may call a special session to push a maximum rate law, but taxpayers' costs worry him. Supreme Court delay for Nebraska and a Brewer ruling limiting interstate rates keep questions open.
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Quips and quirks from Atchison Globe readers
A collage of humorous observations and social asides from the Atchison Globe. Exaggeration in public life. The vanity of fashion and propriety. A humorous tale of a woman writer seeking “The Story of A. Girthood.”
Multimillionaire Blairstown Rail Executive Sees Fountain of Youth Water
May 29 Blairstown New Jersey John L Biat, a railroad magnate, recovers slowly after a scare caused by a past incident. He plans to stay at home briefly and praised local water, claiming it feels like a fountain of youth. Hintz’s birthday in August marks his 56th year. Also mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills and local subscriber note for The State Journal.
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Missionary from China stirs debate on Rockefeller gifts
An American Baptist meeting in Pillaburg is stirred by Rev. W H Cosum who denounces Rockefeller money as tainted by greed while urging funds be given only by morally upright donors. He argues China can sustain missions without money from home, provoking sharp pro and con remarks from attendees. The exchange exposes tensions over foreign aid and missionary motives.
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Reed Jubilant as Jury Awards Damages in Suit
In Atlanta on May 22 Miss Isadore Rush sits with lawyer Mrs Myers and Roland Reed in the Kimball drawing room after a verdict in a Southern Railway suit. Reed, praising the principle, says he is satisfied though the damages total $3,000. He notes the jury's decision reflects public sentiment.
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Disaster warning on passenger boat capacity cited
London readers are told of concerns raised by an American correspondent about the imbalance between passenger numbers and lifeboat capacity on principal Atlantic liners. The letter argues that even with adequate boats, transferring 2000 people in an emergency seems unlikely, warning of possible catastrophe on the Liverpool run.
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Chicago plans record $5.5 million for public improvements
The Chicago public works plan asks for about 5.5 million dollars in outlays for the year including track elevations on Sixteenth and Rockwell streets, drainage channels, and related infrastructure. The move aims to boost employment and urban modernization amid a sluggish economy.
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Gage to Open Private Pond Resort This Summer
Local landowner Mr Gage plans a private pond named Gage's Pond west of the city near Sixth street. He spent over 9000 dollars to beautify the spring fed lake, stocked with diverse fish, and will allow only his friends to swim and boat while the public is kept out after last year’s vandalism and boat loss.
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Women Home Soldiers Commemorate Fallen Heroes in Hampden Court
Ada C Sweet and Dr Julia Holmes Smith will lead the service at Liberal Independent church Hampden court next Sunday in memory of Our Fallen Heroes. Sweet will discuss The Victors, Smith The Vanquished, with martial music and a sermon by Rev Celia Packer Woolley. Mrs Laura Dainty offers a reading The Bye and the Gray as Woolley advocates pulpit equality.
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Western Women Question Hindoo Visitor at San Francisco Congress
A white robed Hindoo visitor Bodhabhikshu draws attention at the fourth annual Woman's congress in San Francisco. His remarks on western women spark gossip while he presents himself as a messenger from eastern civilization. The encounter highlights tensions over gender, culture, and modernity among Pacific coast residents.
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Speech on Western Women Sparks Audience Reaction
A lecturer praised Western women yet drew ire with a remark on women’s power. He described women as heavenly flowers and goddess mothers, but the crowd reacted angrily to his critique of the idea. The article notes his confident rhetoric and scientific training shaping his arguments.
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Sunday Journal
Making Over Gowns How to economize on costumes
The article advises Frenchhousehold economy through altering last year gowns and wraps. It cautions that durable wool or wool blends dyed and cleaned well last longer, warns against delicate colors and pure cotton blends, and recommends color mixtures for longevity and value. It notes paid labor may offset savings and stresses selecting washable, reusable fabrics.
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