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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1897

Page

2

Depew Calls for Quick Action on Currency Question

In a sharp editorial tone the piece argues for a closed currency question that cannot be reopened, noting Bryan and free silver linger in public memory. It references Chauncey M. Depew supporting Tracy, comments on New York election outcomes, and warns Republicans to settle the currency issue promptly amid a shifting national vote landscape.

York Chauncey M.depew Tracy Mr Low New York New Jerety Ghia Repullican Bryan Kretat- Tiny Croker Dwiesraphis the Times Tammany United States Stanilund van Wyck van Wrek Municipal Reform Party Savers General Tracy Air Law WowelBelt Enwush Daily Mel Mr. Cr The Daily News Henry George Teeawa Daily Chronicle Brynnite Wucceta Abr Bryass Steeds Apeak Bertin Greater Lokal Anzeiger Zietuing George Timmany Washington, Administract Varie Temps Mayr Journal Des Debate Huguers

In Foreign Eyes on New York Election Fallout

London papers discuss U S elections overshadowing news. The Sun and Pall Mall Gazette critique Tammany Hall under Croker, noting corruption and a powerful political machine. Westminster Gazette and Globe reflect on implications for New York governance and national politics.

London United States the Sun Harry Marks New York Walla Aled Tun Tun Whi Shout Be Ailing Celly In the Penientiary, New York Evening News Croker Poukie Jamen Gasytte Tamre Mewee Che Ciney Sher Iain Pall Mall Tatette Caye- Suckne Tammany Westminster Gasette Globe Parnell Cleer Ue Perruniah Crocer Tammany Anice Geobt Ie Cans

New York Election Fallout Across Newspapers

Across U S and international papers the New York municipal election results stir reactions. Croker and Tammany face mixed verdicts while reformers gain cautious hope. Editors warn of broader political shifts and potential alignments with populism and reform.

New Jersey Republicans win majority in joint ballot

Trenton Nov 4 The New Jersey assembly will have a Republican majority of 21 on Joint ballot. Democrats elected senators in Burlington Hunterdon Middlesex Passaic and Sussex counties and Robert Hand Republican won Cape May by about 150. With holdover senators the senate stands 14 Republicans to 7 Democrats.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Assembly Coun Uil Burlington Hunterdon Middiesel Passaic Sussex Robert 3. Hand Hrepublican Cape May Senate

Republican sweep in New York city mayor races

Albany N Y Nov 4 The Republicans carried several cities including Albany Syracuse Rochester Buffalo and Kingston in mayoralty contests while Democratic strongholds like New York City and others showed mixed results in this early tally of the election night.

Albany N. Y Aatins New York Syracuse Ringharmon Buffalo Hochester Amsterdam Kingston Jamestown

Prohibitionist Wins Seat in Massachusetts Legislature

Roger Wolcott, Republican candidate, is reelected to the Massachusetts Legislature as a prohibitionist-backed figure. The headline reflects early returns from Boston on November 4 with Wolcott securing another term amid anti liquor platform support.

Boston Roger Wolcott Repubican

Suffolk results show Wolcott leads with 78 515 votes

Governor race tallies place Wolcott first with 78 515 for Fortis, George Preef regular candidate tallies 11 129, Wm Everett National Democrat with 1 129. Wolcott’s plurality 154 523. general assembly forecast lists Republicans 34, Democrats 182, House Republicans 12, Independents 6, Prohibitionists 1.

Suvernor Massachusetts Wolcott George Preef Everett National Democrats Juste House Ublicans

Four Republicans Elected to Hamilton County House Seat

Cincinnati news notes four Republicans chosen on the Puviop ticket for Hamilton County. Charles F. Droste John C. Otis Dr. B. W. Lane and Frank M. Kemper are profiled in Times-Star interviews. Kemper pledges Republican alignment, Lane backs free silver and may side with Democrats on local issues, unpledged on senatorial choice. Droste and Voight await interview.

Fuston Cincinnati Hamilton County Charles F. Droste C. Otis B. W. Lane Frank M. Kemper Times-Star Kemper Norince Lane Dronte Voight

Pennsylvania Vote Totals From State Election Returns

The Philadelphia dispatch records Pennsylvania final returns with Beacum leading for governor as Republican at 864,607 votes, Brown Democrat 240,216, Prohibition 158, Thompson Independent 18,292. McCauley Republican for auditor general 400,995, Rietter Democrat 164, Prohibition 65,532. State treasurer total 134,258, comparing with prior tallies of 767,087 and 1,194,035 in 1886. Swallow Prohibition candidate noted as having plurality in ten of the seven counties.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Beacum Brown Prohibition Thompson McCauley Rietter Dr. Swallow

Jones and Bryan Praise Democratic Election Outlook

A telegram from Lincoln Nebraska Nov 3 reports Senator James K Jones and Stew W J Bryan rejoicing over favorable returns for the Democratic Chicago platform. The message notes a desired silver major ity and vindication of the party with upbeat sentiment from Bryan and Jones about national results.

Sonianeek Ares Lincels Neb James K. Jones Tittle Rock Ark Nebraska Chicago Stew W. J. Bryan

Citizens' Ticket Wins In Salt Lake City Elections

Salt Lake City Utah November 4 Citizens Reform party wins the mayor and three council seats while Democrats take recorder city attorney treasurer and eight council seats Republicans elect four council members. In Washington the secretary Sherman votes Mansfield and predicts Republican Senate. Ogden California reports Democrats elect mayor and Republicans win most city offices. New York City reports Press says Assembly to be 79 Republicans and 71 Democrats.

Salt Lake Utah Citizene Reform Party Audster Clark Citfauns Reform Dale Derenius Lawrence Fepuliet Hasbrouck Lal Labor Martin New York House of Assembly

Lost Their Sulp. Sealing Vessel Adrift Off Kamchatka

A San Francisco report recounts the Golden Fleece voyage where Captain Funk and eight crew drifted from the vessel, aimed for Kamchatka, landed on a desolate coast, found no food, reached Petropavlovsk after 200 miles, were jailed for peat preserves theft, toiled in a quarry until the British cruiser Daphne freed them. Russian authorities acquitted them in October and they were taken to Kobe, Japan, aboard Daphne.

San Francisco Funk Elarht Nen Kamschatka Snaalis Petropavlovski

Three Clubbed to Death: Adopted Son Suspect in Farm Tragedy

Jackson County has a triple murder eight miles from Ripley. Mrs Mary Green a widow her daughter and her 18 year old son were clubbed to death by John Mergen an adopted son. The killer robbed victims of 455 dollars. A daughter escaped and Morgan was arrested. He confessed and officers hide him in the woods. lynching feared.

Parkersburg W. Va Jackson County Ripley Mary Green John Mergen

Mystic Cure claims to cure rheumatism in a day

An advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia that allegedly cures in 1 to 2 days. It promises rapid system-wide relief, removes the cause, and claims dramatic benefits with a Gret dose. Endorsed by T. F. Anthony, ex postmaster of Promise City, the item is sold by Swift and Holliday Drug Co. in Topeka.

T. F. Anthony Promise City Town Swift #& Holliday Drug Co Ssi Kanexx Avenue Topeka

Cure for Rheumatism Promoted by Swiss Doctor in Chicago

Chicago physician Dr Hans Froelich with a Swiss partner claims a new remedy will drive rheumatism from the body. He cites private experiments and likens it to anti toxins for diphtheria and a California claimed cure for consumption. Six cases will be treated at the county hospital with permission from the hospital board president.

Chicago Hans Froelich America Bcepital Froench Cans Street Hutke County Hospital Stcoem

Gatling guns proposed for Chicago post office defense

General Miles urged mounting Gatling guns at Chicago post office approaches to deter mob attack. Plans in Washington show no action yet, though Philadelphia mint used defensive towers. Chicago would place guns at corners under second floor, with boiler iron protection and ready positions for rapid fire if needed. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted by a customer. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral recommended for singers and speakers.

Chicago Nelson A. Miles Washington Fisher Miles Philadelphia Mint Regalare W. H. Norton Butter Creek Cal

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted by Widely Eager Testimonies

A lettered promotion claims a barbarous surgical operation is unnecessary due to the Pyramid Pile Cure. It cites testimonials from N A Stall Niagara Go N A Batesville Ark A E Townsend Henville Ind John HB Wright De Witt Co Is and others praising rapid relief, urging readers to request the product from The Pyramid Drug Co Attica Mich. Druggists reportedly endorse the remedy as highly satisfying.

N. A. Stall Hide Road Niagara Go N. A Penn W. Arnett Batesville Ark T. J. Kiein Fort Smith A. E. Townsend Henville Ind John HB Wright Citizen de- Witt Co Bruton Liane Tex Pyramid Drug Co Attica Mich Bart Daniel Myers Homs Homs. I Commenced Using Dr. Miles Miles DE. Miles Medical CO Kilthars

Ruined by Low Silver and the Dingley Law Hit Britain Hard

W. E. Curtis reports from England that the nation’s industrial prosperity is wavering as engineers strike for an eight hour day and employers resist. Declining silver value and the Dingley tariff force Britain to cut costs, threaten mills and exports, and push labor toward a broader push for bimetallism.

England United States India Central and South American Republic East and West Indies Great Britain Meestron Met Central South America Eoropelied Feild French Republic Tondon Manchester Birmingham Sheffield London

Democ ratic wave cited by Chicago mayor in 1900s observations

Mayor Harrison hailed Democratic wins nationwide as the end of monopolies and trusts, predicting W. J. Bryan as next president. He claimed the people oppose bosses and corporations, and noted shifting figures in Ohio and other states while criticizing the Republican party for its ties to capital.

Chicago Harrison New York Ohio W. J. Bryan Hilo

Bulgaria's Threat To Declare Independence If Demands Fail

The Frankfurt Zeitung cites a Constantinople dispatch stating Bulgaria will declare independence if the Bulgarian bishops in Macedonia are not granted, as the ultimatum to Turkey stands. Madrid reports Montjuich fortress prisoners, confined on anarchist suspicions, freed after a year.

Berlin Frankfurt Zeitung Constantinople Turkey Bulgaria Berats Macedonia Montjuich Madrid Barcelona

Assassination Attempt Targets Cincinnati Heiress at Clifton Home

John Henry, a wealthy Clifton resident, survived an morning assassination attempt by gardener Lindsay Neighbert who fled after two gunshots. A servant and a brave ally restrained Neighbert, who was later found dead with a bullet wound. Henry's arm injuries are minor. Neighbert had been suspected of theft and was discharged after a marriage tied to missing items.

Cincinnati John Henry Clifton Lindsay Neighbert Emily Ford Eldora Hardin Co. Jows Teast Arkles Drucgiata

ANNA HELD SINGS NEW SONG AT KOSTER & BIALS

Anna Held plans to perform Come Play Wis Me at Koster and Bial's New York after parting from La Poupee. Her American understudy with a fine voice gains praise and Oscar Hammerstein may fund admission money for those impressed by the understudy.

Anna Held Wil Warbie Koster & Bial New York Anna Helt la Poupee Koster & Bial's Oscar Hammerstein

Atlanta Moves to Ban Football Citywide

In a bold, early action the Atlanta General Council passed a measure barring all football within city limits. The ordinance aims to curb brutality and prevent injuries linking to the sport. Mayor Woodward faces approval timing before it becomes effective, while advocates cite safety and progress. Public notices advertise medical remedies amid the chaotic text.

Atlanta General Council of Georgis Immon Bala Soreta Wanmen Tion Woodwark Woodward Garm Brisbine Park

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