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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1897

Page

4

Topeka City Paper Advertisers Open to Tenders

The State Journal official city paper offers daily editions delivered by carrier for 10 Ennis a week to Topeka Saburbe and all Kansas towns with carriers. The paper, based at Topeke Bintm Journal Building, lists telephone contacts and addresses in Topeka and New York, inviting advertisers and tenders.

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Weather Indications Chicas and Portioned Outlook

Weather indications suggest fair conditions Tuesday with northerly winds. An eastward portion shows minor variations in temperatures and possible light pockets of cloud cover.

The Political Teter Board Reversal in Elections

The piece argues that voting shifts reflect voters seeking policy fixes rather than party loyalty. It notes varied state results, from New York to Kentucky, showing oscillation between Democrats and Republicans. It contends voters demand concrete improvements and party leaders must align with public needs.

New York Levet McHinsky Democrates Chin Mekeshiey Maryland Kentucky McKinney McKinley McKiniey

Aristides and Aeneas in a Citizen’s Complaint

An editorial argues that Athens banished Aristides the Just to curb elite virtue preaching. Experience shows public fatigue with his exclusion as citizens sought a different leader and the highest office.

Aristides New York

Ostracism and shifting loyalties in a market scene

Fragmentary text depicts social ostracism and shifting political sympathy as factions in a community choose between a perceived self-righteous figure and alternatives. References to market place sentiment and historic leaders hint at cyclical public reaction to moral posturing and charisma.

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A scrambled Atebinan Globe fragment notes social and moral observations about girls marriage age and temperament. It mocks summer pleasures and mentions a pistol incident, a local club of men with dyspepsia, and church fundraising with male trustees.

Atebinan Globe

Doubtful Wichita Bachelor Club Tale Sparks Mock Ceremony

A sensational dated item from Wichita in November reports a so called girls bachelor club formed to exalt maidenhood. Members wore white robes and caps while vows included moral pledges and marriage prohibitions. The piece describes a mock ceremony with candles and peculiar penalties for breaking vows.

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Attack by Gold Mania Aboard Whaling Bark Reach Klondike

The whaling ship Winthrop, Captain Maycombe, arrives from the Bering Sea with seven whales yielding 10,300 pounds of bone and 00 barrels of oil. Early July a rumor of Klondike gold stirs sailors to desert, three conspirators plot arson. One confesses to intent to blow up the bark with powder from the whaling boats.

Klondike Winthrop Maycombe Hering Sea Omn Anl J. Keiewor Dieman J. Jones Alaskan Gleam Wrnton Rat Kraemer Bi Inan Jones

Church Choir Strike Over Support for Mayoral Candidate

The People’s Church choir in New York led by Rev Thomas Dixon refused to sing in sympathy with Prof Agramonte after the pastor opposed intervention in Cuba and backed Seth Law for mayor. Prof Agramonte, Cuban exile, has a son imprisoned in Cuba, and preacher Dilken praised Agramonte while opposing Law, drawing church disagreement and a clash with Tammany.

New York Nev The People’s Church Tey Thomas Dixon Constaling Acraiovite Seth Law Myyor Agramente Ue Junta Cuba Seth Amaia Uberty Wiges Sme Dilken Agramonte Vora Tammany Low

Pawnee Chiefs Granted Divorces Amid Tribal Tensions

Four Pawnee Indian chiefs were granted divorce in a United States court at Pawnee on grounds of spouse neglect. Pipe Chief charged his wife with extravagance and a growing desire to ignore Indian traditions. He alleged she refused to attend sun dances and was disagreeable.

Guthrie Nev United States Pawnee Pipe Hie

Seceptional Attractions At Opened for Philadelphia Exposition

The tenth season of the Poet Show opened today at the Second Regiment armory Broad Street and Suequehenna Street Philadelphia Nev. The show occupies new floor space and features a single floor with a south end lecture hall and cooking exhibits. Mr Rover leads daily lectures. The event includes impressive electrical effects, Second Regiment orchestra music, and free samples with admission souvenirs.

Philadelphia Philetwelphia Nev Second Regiment Armory Broad Street Suequehenna Stenue Neah Second Regiment

Camel in Taxidermy Exhibit After Death in Denver

A camel mummy labeled RUMPY is being prepared by a taxidermist in Denver. The creature, once alive, died of heart disease after a voyage and is to be exhibited at a garden show with scenery. Preparations include curing the hide for preservation, with display planned in about two months.

Denver, Noy Hilteh’s Colotredo McFadden

Ill formed Topeka liquor order abandons drive

An executive official stated the Topeka order has effectively achieved its aim by establishing drinking establishments, leading to liquor access without party support. He claims the town now receives weekly visitors from nearby counties for liquor and implies the order will resume if local conditions shift toward dryness.

Topeke St RB Eli Shel Topeka

Government foreclosure sale of Union Pacific main line approved

The United States circuit court judge confirmed the government foreclosure of the Union Pacific main line amid bids above 55 million dollars by the reorganization committee. The decision follows a complex bid by government creditors and reorganization parties, with expected further confirmations anticipated for the final sale.

Union Pacifica St. Paul Ming. Noy W. J. Sanborn United States Eirult Court Union Pacific Railroad Judse San Unow Ae Witslow S. Perce Bawrence Greer Charlies H Smith Reorganization Committee Sage and Gould Trusts

Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Health After Long Illness

Mrs. Nicmoras M of Indenandence Iowa suffered for nearly ten years with liver and kidney trouble and heart palpitations. After doctors failed, January confinement due to grip left her weak. by March Hood's Sarsaparilla she slept well in a week, regained left-side comfort, appetite, flesh, and strength.

Hood

Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claims Pure Vegetable Formula

A vintage ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole effective remedy made from vegetables. It promotes a pure patent formula and mentions pricing of one dollar or five dollars for multiple bottles.

Made Citizens for 17 Fraudulent Naturalization Papers

Philadelphia officials arrested for conspiring to issue fraudulent naturalization papers. Eugene Lindsey, John Merrick, and Richard Merrick charged, with preliminary hearings held. Warrant alleges conspiracy in forging documents and placing the U S government seal on papers not granted by the court.

Philadelphia Nova United States Promingnes Eugene Lindsey City Prothonotary John Merrick United States Circult Coum Richard Merrick Toresay Newt Mids Wourt

San Marco Hotel Burns in New England Fire

A fire destroyed the Motel San Marco in San Marco early this morning, causing about 500 dollars in losses. Jack Masters notified property manager Madward McBrite after sparking flames in the main hall and dining areas. Firefighters contained the blaze, which required the use of steam whistles, and hundreds of workers removed furniture as the hotel interior burned. The building, owned by William Tale of Boston and leased to McDowell & Fulmer, faced possible future arson investigations with a city reward issued for incendiary capture.

Jackemvile Hla Nov St. Augustine San Marco Jakie Masters Antagus Baller Koons Madward McBrite Marshal Jen Offeer Benet Plato Boston McDowell & Fulmer Woullage Trem Bonne de Leon

Bonanza Kings Bank to Change From State to National Charter

Two large banks in San Francisco plan to convert to national charters. The Anglo Banking Company will become the San Francisco National Bank on November 1, forming the capital structure, while Nevada National Bank plans to follow by year end. The San Francisco National Bank will boast the largest capital among west of New York except First National of Chicago, under a new charter. Changes in directors for both banks are expected, with other city banks likely to imitate.

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Illinois Court Clears Lloyds Insurance From Bar to Do Business

Illinois Supreme Court upholds Lloyds of London right to transact in the state, ruling existing ban on foreign insurers unconstitutional. John A. Barnes fined for issuing policies under state license. Across the country, the ruling prompts questions on out of state insurers and access to Illinois markets. Meanwhile authorities warn of Johannes Serkius, an Armenian fundraiser traveling the nation. his family traces him from New York to Omaha to St. Joseph seeking contact, with police noting no crimes but concern over his movements. Bethlin, a minister, is mentioned in connection with the case and the search.

Illinois Chicago Supreme Court of Uilcote Finois John A. Barnes Lloyda State Insurance Department Supreme Tort Lloyds Cpa Breole Haa Dow Johannes Serkius Euttering New York Omaha St. Joe Bethlin Ts Steele Topeka

Weekly Bank Statement From New York Presentation

Weekly bank statement shows surplus reserve and loans movements with increases and decreases in specie legal tenders deposits and circulation. Bank holds excess reserves above three percent requirements. minor notes mention broken gage collars and stern cleaning.

New York

Do Not Favor Miles Plan Fortifying Chicago Building

Washington reports mention General Miles proposed fortifying the new Chicago government building for military use in case of trouble. Officials and officers doubt feasibility and view the idea as an architectural innovation risk, with dissent and lack of support from authorities in Washington.

Chicago Washington Mies Supervising Brunsaut United States Fort Sheridan Milew Treasury National Capital Port Myers Washington Burracks

Baffin Land Enormous Largest Island in the Dominion

An Ottawa report describes Baffin Land as a vast Arctic island with extensive reindeer herds and central inland plains. It notes the island’s size, geography, and potential future value for resources, citing exploration by Dr Bell and the Diana expedition under British sovereignty.

Dominion of Canada Boston Fehak Hudson Stral Stroham Diane Dominion Austria Greenland Teland Reat Tal Cumberland Sound

Peculiar Incident At Woman's Meeting Over Postum Coffee

At Cortland New York the W C T T state convention discussed serving Postum Corral Coffee at a meal for delegates. A vote showed unanimous approval for Postum over ordinary coffee. The article promotes Postum as nourishing and urges caution against adulterated cereals and fake cereal coffees.

Cortland New York

Important Iron Ore Vein Found in Michigan Range

A major iron ore discovery on the Michigan range near the Mansfield mine riverbank reports a vein 37 feet deep and 40 feet wide with ore averaging 62 percent iron and 16 percent phosphate, marking the most significant find in years. Also notes GAR appointments in Kansas and brief local ads for Buckeye Pile Ointment and No-To-Bac tobacco cessation.

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