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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1897

Page

4

Topeka State Journal carrier and subscription offer

The Topeka State Journal announces delivery options by carrier and mail with weekly and yearly rates. It promotes permanent home delivery from the State Journal Building at Sixth and Avenue, and provides business office contact details and advertiser notes for the newspaper’s distribution area in Topeka and surrounding suburbs.

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Weather Indications for Chicago Forecast

Weather indications show fair tonight and Wednesday with variable winds. Chicago bas 3 For Kahsus notes vary, numbers appear in OCR.

Chicago

Beginning of the end of the government deal with the Parisio railroads

The government nears finalizing its Central Pacific deal as bids for the Maine line loom. Purchasers may not want the Kansas Branch, while debt obligations and guaranteed bonds due next January renew pressure for a settlement. Analysts expect the government to buy or bid full value to protect taxpayers, with reorganizations and prospective suits shaping the closing phase of the rail line dispute.

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Notable Americans and Figures Mentioned in Brief Checks

A series of brief mentions cover varied figures: Mr. Ruckin with a cryptic note about pay, a monument in Americus for Charlee F. Crisp, Ther mas Hurdestine linked to Tom Brown, Rev. Thomas Hwing Sherman son of William Tecumseh Sherman citing travel for duties, Senator Hoar praising love of country in Allston Mass, a reflection on Thermopylae, and Miss Rebon noted with a family tie to a Limerick chipbuilder lineage.

Charlee F. Crisp Americus Thermas Tom Thomas Hwing Sherman William ‘Tecumeh Sherman Hoar Allston Mass Thermopylae

Miscellaneous Weather and Local Anecdotes from Rush County

Fragments recount community chatter about property disputes, pride in keeping steady, late harvest reflections, and rural life across Kansas towns Rush County Stannard. Mention of Miss Jessie Spence bouquet gathering and a gunza driven scene by well dressed gentlemen suits Sunday sight. Also notes a farmer reclaiming $35 for a yearling and relief after a rainy spell.

Washington County Kansas Jessie Spence Jose Morton

Nut Season Brings Wide Range of Nuts to Market

The market shifts to nuts as summer fruits fade. Cob nut, closely related to the hazel, appears among new imports. Almonds, walnuts, and filberts show strong wholesale demand with prices around 15 to 40 cents per pound. Also noted are pecans from Texas, and spiced by various regional producers, while a health tonic ad claims relief for piles and hair loss.

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Mexican orange worm outbreak fears hit California crops

California officials warn of possible entry of the Mexican orange worm into the state. The state board of horticulture will inspect all fruit shipments and destroy any infested fruit. Quarantine officers and inspectors urge growers and dealers to prevent pest spread and avoid shipments from risk areas.

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Alabama Supreme Court Faces Yellow Fever Quarantine

Alabama's high court must convene in Montgomery by November or adjourn for a year under quarantine rules. Judges debated travel amid yellow fever in Montgomery, planning a special trip to the capital while seeking governor approval and awaiting state health board input. They proposed adjourning until the city clears and leaving the state afterward, to avoid quarantine violations.

Birmingham Alabama State Supreme Court Montgomery Blunt Speinig Joule State Board of Health Alabatie

Parrot Receives $4,000 Trust From Boston Spinster

Mary Bradford of South Boston leaves a 4000 trust for her parrot Polly. Jorge Grant names G H Pierce as trustee to ensure Polly’s care and nourishment for its natural life. The bequest avoids sale or public display and endures beyond the donor’s death.

Mary Bradford Boston Mary Sho Polly Jorge Grant G. H. Pierce

Uncle Sam's Gold and Treasury Deficit Report

Washington reports at month end the gold reserve stood at 151,051,822. A deficit of 9,323 for the month contrasts with last year and customs receipts totaled 9,713,495 while total receipts reached 24,200,000. Expenditures for the month were 12,000,000 with higher October outlays noted. Also an ad touting One Minute Cough Cure by G W Stansfield of 22 Kansas Avenue.

Washington Treasury Bos G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Lawsuit Seeks 5000 Damages Over Alleged Mental Injury

Lawant of Fort Dodge sues for 5000 against Thomas Reedy claiming Ralph Reynolds suffered severe mental harm after a winter night encounter near railway trucks. Reynolds allegedly watched a corpse that rose and chased him, leading to insanity and hospital care. Reedy denies the episode, calling it Ralph Reynolds insanity. Trial began with jury deliberation underway.

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Pyramid Pile Cure touted by grateful customers across the nation

The Pyramid Pile Cure is promoted as a wonderful remedy for piles with testimonials from diverse readers. Letters claim rapid relief, extensive benefits, and high satisfaction, urging readers to try the cure as druggists support its general popularity and purported effectiveness.

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Death mask of George taken by his sculptor son

New York reports Henry George’s son Richard, a sculptor, woke a death mask of his father. Richard, who studied art after varied work, aims to carve the mask in marble. The history of Richard’s career and the modest estate of Henry George accompany the tale.

George Richard New York Henry George Richard George Hichird George Wichard Tom L. Johnson Brooklyn Wetreat Raillroad Company Johnstown Bris Mary E. Robinson West Philadelphia Henry Geers

Duty Denies Free Entry For Sculptures Imported As Art

New York imports by 7-aeanner brothers of Chicago sought duty free status for busts and statues claiming they were art. The board of general Appraisers denied the appeal, ruling only professional productions by sculptors in their own studio qualify for free entry. Also refused were church altars. DeWitts Hazel Salve ad ends the piece.

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Debt grows eight millions in October public debt report

Washington November 2 the monthly statement of the public debt shows debt on October 20 at 1 2 million plus cash in treasury a net balance of 277 7 76.02 dollars. The debt totals 1 2 million with interest bearing and non interest bearing components while cash on hand partly offsets the total. A testimonial claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured a severe cold and cough.

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