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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1897

Page

4

Permanent Home Address and offices for the Toneke Bute Journal

The item lists locations for the Toneke Bute Journal including the Toneke Bute Journal Building at 900 and M2 Karasavene corner of Eighth with telephone numbers for business office reporters room and a New York address at the Potter Building, home of the American Newspaper Publishers' association, where paper files are available to advertisers or readers.

Toneke Bute Journal Karasavene Eighth Dusiness Heporters New York Addre Potter American Newspaper Publishers’ Association

Chicago Weather Forecast Short and Oblique

Chicago area forecast for Thursday night and Sunday warmer in the north with a mild night. Southerly winds noted across the region as temperatures adjust, with no precipitation indicated in the readable fragments.

Chicago Kansas Farsonight Sulday Northerton

Topeka May Gain From Union Pacific Ownership Change

The letter argues Topeka could benefit if Chicago and Atlantic infantry acquire the Kansas division of the Union Pacific, promising a transformative through route to Chicago and St. Louis. It claims the line is valuable, links two trade centers, and would boost traffic, with foreclosures set for December 15 and speculation about motive to prevent higher profits.

Chicago & AT Fantry Hansas Union Paelrauveny Topeka Chidago St. Larisa Union Conakters Ucn Union Pacific Kanvas Clix Kansas Mottithev Denwrr Alton 18 Kansas Paclic Wien I Toraka Ubson

Society Versus Rest and Family Dinner Traditions

A fragment discusses societal views on rest when sick, engagement bragging, opinions of men, and a recurring family dinner dispute. It notes women’s handwriting, expectations around spoiling children versus boys, and the rise of card clubs among the tall.

Grover Cleveland Anew As Nation Ponders His Legacy

Amid spirited town talk in Atchison and Chicago headlines, the press riffs on Grover Cleveland and his progeny, noting public fascination with his weight and the implications of his family name. Editors contrast his presidency, marriage, and role as father with the era’s political rivals and a starched public image.

Tale of Chapekar The Tarring of Queen Victoria's Statue

The report outlines Chandrasekhar Chapekar a Brahmin from Poona and his campaign against British rule. It details his creation of a private club, stockpiling arms, and intent to arm members for disturbance. It describes his hatred of the British and Indian government, the Mumbai statue incident, and the ambush leading to the assassination of Health Commissioner Randix June Tant and Lieutenant Ayrest during July.

Queen Vic Poonah Damedur Chapekar Devotate Indis Randix June Tant Beltup Lieut. Ayrest Hery Hin Ering Poonak Chapeker Chapekar Hombay Chipekar Simin Bate Cunniuthy Torath Oles decHned Chapelar Witeh Guten Victoria Bombay Poonahom Lafter Chabekar Cain Chuapekar Commissioner Rand Nicht Toad Dind Chapeaket Chepekar Ayrest

Both in One Coffin Aged Couple Die Hours Apart

Indianapolis tale reports Angelina Mendenhall dying at home on West Twelfth Street aged 41, and her husband Dr Eilish Mendenhall perishing four hours earlier in Crown Hill cemetery. She requested to see him once more before death, then joined him shortly after. Their four sons include Rev J W Mendenhall of the Meroriat Review in New York.

Indianapolis Angelina Mendenall MG West Eilish Mendenhall Crown Fill Mendenhall Zorstic J. W. Mendenhall, Stor The Meroriat Review of New York

Alaska agriculture prospects reported to Secretary Wilson

Commissioners Dr W M Evans and Benton Kutin analyzed Alaska’s farming potential after three months on the northern coast. They conclude limited cultivation feasible, mainly kitchen gardens, with some cereals and berries. extensive pasturage possible but full agricultural stations unlikely. Transportation and climate hinder large scale farming and industry support.

Wilson Washington W. ML Fvans Benton Kutin Alaska Thisons Feaas Hiatt Nouthern Ameka Pmnit Gardoie Dick Sivek Alanka Oshing Killin Alaka Killinanya Pacitia Bembick eGner Ag Cook Intel Sericultural Aleakd Fouthern Kodiak Long Island Pacite Moun Tali

Cleveland Interceded for Tarsney's Oklahoma Bench Stay

Washington reports that ex president Cleveland asked McKinley to allow Judge John Tarsney to remain on the Oklahoma bench until his term ends. Tarsney, once Kansas City based, would have risked removal as Republicans seek to fill the vacancy. Oklahoma officials and candidates for the seat react to the possible delay.

McKinley Judge Tarsney Washington Cleveland Mel Kinley Jusce John Tarsney Kansas City Congress Revl Mgr. Tarsnay van Horm Judge Tutsney Oklahoma Tursney Judge Strang BT. Mulner McKinney Tarenvy Pat Uciat

Memphis Declares End of Yellow Fever Danger After Frosts

Memphis board of health reports that heavy frosts have ended yellow fever risk in the area. People who left Memphis fearing the disease may return safely, though a lone case could still occur from earlier infections. Quarantine restrictions remain only for Gulf coast areas where fever continues.

Memphis Memphis Board of Health Gulf Coast

George Bancroft's Home Renovation by Mrs Oelrichs

Mrs Hermann Oelrichs plans a major upgrade to the historic George Bancroft homestead in Newport Virginia. She intends tearing down the old yard and erecting a new palatial dwelling based on drafted plans. The move follows her recent return from Sun Wray Camel Newport to visit Mrs Anhult T Kemp.

George Bancroft Hermann Oelrichs Newport Nov Virginia Rah Mra Murmetn Geri Sun Wray Camel Mra Anhult T. Kemp Bir Oeirichs M Sumer Geonee Baulcett

Western Governor Urges State Exhibit at Omaha Exposition

Cheyenne Wyoming reports Governor Richards sent letters to all counties urging a state exhibit at the Omaha Exposition. He notes a failed bill for a statewide display last session and calls for county action to strengthen exhibits of local products and resources.

Denver New Cheyenne Wyo Richards Omaha

Penitentiary Plan Proposes Alaska Penal Colony

New Jersey Congressman Howell proposes a federal penal colony in Alaska as a cheaper, reformative alternative to state prisons. The plan envisions prisoners working to cover transportation costs with earnings split between families and the colony, while avoiding Siberian harshness and supporting crime prevention.

New Jersey Ons New Brunswick N. Ji Concreteman Mowell Congress Alaska Hig Howell Julius Hetdingsfeld Hvidingafel Bay Tase Payly Lipsy Siberia Howell 4A Orime Mowell Reed

Vancouver Board of Trade hears Klondike draft plan

Canadian Interior Minister hears Vancouver officials on minora drafts for gold dust and a Canadian mint. He outlines police posts every fifteen miles from Skagway to the Yukon, a winter mail link to Dawson, and a route choice among Chilkoot White Pass and Stickeen. Officials discuss escort services and exchange drafts for banks in Canada.

Vancouver Vancouver Board of Trade Pacific Coast Skaguay Ayelem Fangerenia Skagwas Yukon Dawwon Winters’ Helm Canada

Boy’s Defective Sight Causes Transposed Letters

Auburn November article reports a boy with defective vision misreading text as letters appear transposed. An ear and eye specialist diagnoses a vision issue. doctor believes with treatment the boy’s eyesight can improve. Includes an unrelated cough remedy advertisement.

Auburn Phyastulin

Scrofula Eruptions Cure by Hood's Sarsaparilla

A Warren Connecticut mother recounts her three month old daughter suffering scrofula eruptions that covered her face and required hands tied at night. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla, the child recovered within a year with a smooth, white, soft face and no lasting scars.

Hood

Prices Paid by Hamburg Museums for Zoo Animals

Confidential quotations from Hamburg, Germany detail prices for various zoo animals sold to the Cincinnati Zoo and other buyers. Listed are elephants, deer, camels, wild asses, tigers, lions, jaguars, pumas, leopards, hyenas, wolves, polar bears, porcupines, kangaroos, beavers, and ostrich-like birds with per-pair or per-item prices, ages, and sourcing notes. The listings show wide price ranges and indicate international procurement practices.

Hamburg Germany Cingomati Stephen Sage Murt Cinninmall Zoo Burnoh UN Fenwiee Weares ReLra Mate Termaler India Japan

Riot at Kankakee Insane Hospital Disciplinary Probes

Kankakee Ill Nov 6 trustees to discharge five inmates from the Kankakee Insane Hospital after a Draftoween riot in the amusement hall. Superintendent Stearns has nearly completed his investigation and 50 witnesses are ready for testimony. Attendants from fire department and women staff under suspicion. one medical staff member under suspicion. Trustees Mayer Buckingham and Governor Tanner pressured to retain Business Manager Breen, though Stearns opposes his dismissal. Women employees implicated could be discharged. several other employees may resign this week.

Kankakee Ill Kankakee Insane Hospital Stearns Frere Breen Bill Breen Republican County Committee Mayer Buckingham Tanner

Alaska oil discovery questioned by tests

Frequent references in newspapers to Alaska petroleum are challenged by Standard officials who sent two samples to Belview Refco company in Frank Ha Pa for analysis. The chemist found the air content negligible and declared the substance useless except as a lubricant, casting doubt on Alaska oil as a northbound petroleum boom.

Pittsburg Alaska Alaska Petroleum Belipve Reftains Company Frank- Ha. Pa Cheiist Bere

Harper Seeks Funds for New Dormitory at Chicago University

President Harper of the University of Chicaze seeks about $100 for building a new women’s dormitory between Beecher and Kelly Halls on Lexington Avenue to relieve overcrowding at Kelly Beecher and Myster halls. Trustees discussed plans at yesterday’s meeting, aiming to provide more rooms for the growing number of women students.

Chicago University Chicago Harper University of Chicaze x Shimpone Evel Kelly, Beecher Myster Yeat Orday Henry Ves Cobb Tescher Kelly Ralls Ton Avenue Tivens

Young Fair Retires From Racing After Sale Offer

Charles T. Fate son of the late Senator James G Fair announces retirement from racing and will sell all his horses. Fate has been a liberal patron of the turf but has met with bad luck. Mineral Water the finest in 138 west invites patrons to visit and try.

Bao Francisco Charles T. Fate James G Fair Tle Mr. Fair

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