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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1897

Page

3

Bargain List Highlights Low Prices on Staples

A retailer showcases numerous low prices on groceries including Kennedy's soda crackers ginger snaps butterine primrose creamery butter new California prunes apricots and raisins. The page touts bulk deals on washing large wood pails solid pack tomatoes buckwheat flour and white fish with per pound and per can pricing.

Kennedy New York Warren Salmon Armour Primrose Creamery California

Bosses Face Pressure as Piatt Joins Firm

The article reports corporate tension as the boss plans to align with Piatt in a new business initiative. Piatt brings strategic influence while executives navigate leadership shifts and potential staffing changes.

Baltimore Vote Shifts Power Amid Tight Maryland Assembly

In a sweeping statewide tally Tuesday, Republicans gain control of both legislative chambers as recounts and corrections adjust margins. Montgomery and Talbot counties shift seats. Democrats challenge in Montgomery and Talbot counties while discussions of a potential recount unfold. Alexander Shaw and other Republicans emerge as possible successors to Senator Germain amid an anti German sentiment narrative centered in city politics.

Baltimore Nev Republcans Segundature Aepublican Arthur F. Germas United States Senate Assembly Prince George's Carrik Talbot County Tighnuim Prince Georges Underwood Ublican Cour Yous Carroll Stansbury Crouse Derwctat Montgomery Washington Aley Republican Colums Buced Dette Murray Venifer General Assembly House of Deiventes Guinion Tihat Tne Montgomery County House Talbot Carratl Sho Garman Tam Martinez Chase Rator Gisrman Alexander Shiw Jyhe Limdfer Prstraader Mehetal Gary Coneereesnjan Sines Bo Mudd

Stead on Croker and Tammany in Election Talk

London Nov 3 A Reformist editor William T Stead comments on Croker and Tammany Hall amid New York electoral expectations. He predicts Tammany may win by about ten thousand votes and urges fair reporting while noting the political climate and the impact on New York state government.

London Theater New York Stead York Tammany Croker Herky Sharp Tamming Commonwealth Tagimeony Hall van Wyck Wroke

Yellowstone Park Game Plot Reportedly Foiled by Detectives

Nov. 5 Cheyenne Wye reports a plotted poaching plan to protect winter elk and deer within Yellowstone Park. Investigators undercover among settlers uncovered details of a timber-based operation to trap game near the park, aiming to extend protection legislation and broaden park guardianship.

Cheyenne Worthes Bien Yellowstone Kelis Powehers Montana Seton Timber Beeval Et Wits Amons Enonen Tsp Sithdriion Fiat Choivuerkir Keark Syay Maehel

Hammerstein links and theatrical notices stir readers

A scrambled feature from New York Nav S Coeur Hamsmor apn discusses Hammerstein links and theatrical matters. Mentions about prices, spring styles, and shoe notices at a Topeka shop, with references to productions such as The Cat and Cherub and Crempers Tabpeaas.

New York Nav S—Coeur Hamsmorapn Lewis Philtting Mir Lear Mtr. Wammnerarein Marten Bert Hewitt Dusiness Eldar Ham Harmareiein Europe Budden

Hanna Hosts Dinner Party Amid Ohio Election Cheers

Vice President and Mrs Hobart will stay with Senator Bunnie as guests while Senator and Mrs Hanna host a dinner party Sunday or Monday night. Hanna received many congratulatory telegrams on Ohio results, including messages from Governor Bushnell, Senator Cooker, Postmaster Canerary, Secretaries Lang and Wilson, and Attorney General.

Cleveland Hobart Bunnie Hanna Eis Hanna Tiday Hind Ohio Bushnell Setar Ooker Canerary Lang Wilson

Shorey Abandoned and Rail Plans for Topeka Yard Change

Mr Parker assistant to the president of Mock Te land railway outlines future land changes near Topeka next year. He cites probable relocation of yards south of the river and notes construction of WW Trakain facilities. Also mentions Union Pacific route advantages and California Limited service details with sleeping cars and dining options.

Hal Parker Aesistant Teland Raiiway Topeka Parker Parioa Mpuny Fe Cable Wilairt Prindiveg Wwgl Pandy Marty Iby Western Biles Uulstenance and Construction Department

New Line of Men s Suits to Be Placed on Sale Tomorrow

Tomorrow the store will unveil a new line of men s suits featuring latest fabrics and styles. Prices will range from hub s $40 elegant black thibets to $15 nobblest textures with Blyie textures. Other stores list $7.50 to $15.00 for various wool suits, with hub s also offering $3.45 s14 details.

Hub Bub

Senator-elect Lewis Voleht on political stance

Cincinnati reports Senator-elect Lewis Voleht, one of the independent Republicans elected in Hamilton County, was asked how he would stand on political matters. He replied he supports Renulliden and the present national administration. When pressed on how he would vote on the United States senator, he gave a cautious, noncommittal answer.

Cincinnati Nev Lewis Voleht Hamilton County Weight Tim National Cdrministestion United States

Fragmented Speech on Republican Caucus Choice

The text shows unclear remarks on voting for a Republican candidate for United States senator. It mentions hesitation to name a specific person and references a caucus decision without detailing the outcome or names involved. The fragment suggests political discussion and potential pledge but lacks concrete results.

Iowa Vote Complete Shaw Leads With Plurality Not Majority

Des Moines report of Tuesday’s returns shows Shaw the Republican governor candidate with 225,008 votes, White 193,567 for Democrat, Populist 4,950, Prohibition 10,602 and Greenback 0,404, totaling 2018. Shaw’s plurality is 58,058, the largest for any Republican governor candidate in state history and higher than any Republican presidential vote except McKinley. Democrats have only once matched a larger total turnout.

Shaw Des Moines Iowa vmeMeiat Republicen White McKinley Bob

Wreck of the FF V Express Near Old Shadwell

The FF V vestibule express from Cincinnati to Washington wrecked near Old Shadwell five miles east yesterday afternoon. Seventeen injured and several dead, including Porter Henry Burnett and an Italian child. Cause cited as axle break on the locomotive. one car submerged in the river.

Charlottesville Chesapeake & Ohio Vestibule Express FF. V Cincinmnati Washington Old Shadwell Henry Burnett R Keyswick Merra Cincinasi Prelixni Mareno Cturiote West

U P Endless Chain Secrecy of Funds in Rail Sale

Vanderlip returns from New York as banks seek deposits to cover the purchase price of the Upton Pacific railway. The plan directs payments by dates, with government bonds issued to cover a large share and several banks ready to lodge substantial sums and indemnity bonds if needed. The reenactment committee aims to match payments to court dates, easing financial market strain as the sale proceeds toward confirmation in days. Institutions involved include National City Bank, Chase, Hanovian, American Exchange, Seaboard, and others. Government bonds total to about 329 million with multiple rail lines listed and scheduled payments set after confirmation.

Whelingtan Vanderlip Han New York Upton Pacific New York City Kup Tee Milly Deen Neeedors National City Bank Chise National Hanovi National M9 National Bank of Hw American Exchange National Seaboard National Sma SOA Sa Treasury Tell Saatcet Hisziel Union Povine Beehker Karage Pasitie Cenitral Braunch Union Paelne Sibuty & Pooltic

Bookkeeping Transfer Moves Money For U P Railway Deal

A Union Pacific syndicate outlines a plan to move funds for the reorganization and sale of the main line to the government. Money will be deposited in banks in New York Chicago and other cities as needed to cover payments and recrediting. The transfer is described as a bookkeeping maneuver without disturbing financial stability and involves European lenders and the underwriting syndicate.

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WED A KINGS DAUGHTER WEDS IN MAR RRIAGE AT ST PAUL

A wedding notice reports Holland and Hawaii unite in marriage at St Paul with Eleanor Kalkilant Graham and Hubert Vow among attendees. The ceremony was officiated by John Paul Eehert of the Hause with Hope Mrestvtericn church aiding, and the couple plans a reception that afternoon.

Holland Hawaii St. Paul Hubert Vow Maxue Eleanor Kalkilant Graham John Paul Eehert The Hause Mim Tulu

Townesquarantined as Diphtheria Closes Galen Schools

Diphtheria grips Galen Michigan with 12 deaths reported. The town and county face quarantine. Schools and churches shut. Public gatherings banned. Local doctors and external experts work to contain spread.

Galen Mich Closea Niles Micis Gallen Hay Tktle

Evacuation of Suki Post in West Africa Sparks Anglo French Tension

French forces evacuated Suki in the Lagos hinterland defying the Anglo French agreement. Governor McCallum ordered a British force from Lagos to Saket. Upon British arrival, French troops retreated, signaling a tense transfer near Saki.

Africa Suki Lajes Saki

Swartz Arrest After Violent Home Dispute

Walter Swartz attacked his mother’s home helper while demanding a woman named Mary be sent away. Police arrested him on a disturbing the peace charge after a violent break in and plea for the injured girl’s safety. Mrs Swartz blamed possible intoxication and vowed to pursue the case in Justine Chesney's court.

Walter Swartz L. G. Swartz Columbian Quincy Street Mary Mrs. Swarts Walter Mrs. Swartz Jack Central Tie Swarts Roe Justine Chesney

Cratty Seats Held Over Check Fraud Allegation

Crattun, an ophisicum without tower, was arrested after attempting to pass a worthless check for 312. Felt, editor of the Chaspion, testified and claimed Cratty Seats had been previously jailed in Hinton, Ken. Cratty planned to go to Pationsbore to locate.

Felt Crattun Serge Awd Felt Ted Cratty Ken Stu

Noted Irrigationists at Lawrence Nov General Carrot Galeath y

Lawrence November heard a talk on irrigation methods and their relation to cattle industry. General Cart, a close associate of General Grant and former minister to Denmark, spoke during the event.

Lawreane Lawrence Mark Carrot Galeath Heid Nuvertier Eubed Iriigatinn Phoir Helatos Korsus General Grant Denmark Hurseons

Digestive Aid Promises Relief From Stomach Catarrh

An 19th century style ad touts Sturt’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for chronic stomach catarrh. It claims to restore digestion, relieve sour tastе and bloating, and improve appetite and sleep. The notice lists ingredients like Deastene Anonile Pepyin and notes availability at drug stores via Sturt Co., Marshall, Mich.

Golden Beach Giteat Bicart's Dyapersia Medicing Dan Benithy Menia M. J Brieart Loratinie Walker Sturt Co. Marshall Mich

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