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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1897

Page

4

State Journal and Thrums Motive in Thrums Ad

The Topeka State Journal notes the weekly edition, carrier and mail prices, and offices. It mentions Mr Bartie’s fate tied to commercial ads, a lemonade label with a “Window In Thrums” image, and a Snake at India travel tale about Lady Randolph’s temptation. It adds a mystic symbol of eternity linked to Lord Randolph and rumors once regarding an heir.

Daly Toptika Kanaan Erste Bartie Kirtiemule Barrie India Randsiph Cyurchal Permin Ran Uviph

Playing For Position On Cuban Question War and Diplomacy in Congress

The piece analyzes how the Cuban crisis dominates likely congressional agendas and explores the friction among Spain the United States and Cuban patriots. It discusses commercial interests fear of war and pressure on the president amid potential new territorial ambitions in the United States.

Spain United States Cuba Cobar Intersit Guba di Basid Congrose

Endowments and memorials cited in colonial era article

Governor Mount of Indians seeks ban on tet iy fart while Jonge distance Jeiphooe sity prices noted. The memory of Major Lewitt Ginter of Richmond is to be honored by an endowment and institute of technology. Theodore Delvannis, once in Greece, left penniless after a career shadowed by hardship. Moyrie Reid, a founder, led a four story school for boys. seventeen pupils were sent to France. He fought in the Mexican War and is buried at Kensal Green in London. A Connecticut gate is cited during an ex-lompress Bu rnie visit, calling attention to private grounds and trespass warnings amid vandalism of monuments.

Jonge Jeiphooe Theodore Delvannis Greece Habel ‘Fle A. Euvernmentes Founkers Moyrie Reid Hote Kensal Green Cemetery London Ae Far New York Connecticut

Glove Sights From the Atchison Gilde

A fragment from the Atchison Gidbe notes social mores and gossip with satirical lines about manners, money, and public life. It highlights perceptions of prominent people and local scenes, mentioning women hosting lunches and vague scandals.

Football fatalities prompt safety talk across papers

A series of brief notes from major papers highlights football fatalities and injuries. Reports mention a Rhode Island cow killing a pigskin, debates on rule changes, and concerns over hospital care for players.

Cleveland Leader Rhode Island

Jewish Colony Ships West to Weilling ton Smith's Valley

Twenty one of the 26 Jewish families forming the Occidental Co operative Colony left San Francisco for a new settlement in Weilling ton Smith's Valley Nevada. The group, organized by Russian Jewish immigrants, purchased 500 acres from Morris Kuhn in Carson City and received $3,000 in timber and other aid to establish a self supporting farming community.

San Francisco Occidental Co-operative Colony Weillington Smith Palestina Morria Cuhn Carson OD

West Should Unite Utah Miner Leader Heads West

Denver reports Howard Boyes, president of the Western Federation of Miners, has traveled to California for winter organizing work. He opposes western miners taking part in the American Federation of Labor meeting at Nashville and resents ties with Rompers linked groups. He urges Western labor unions to unite and halt sending funds to eastern organizations that he says fail to aid Western workers.

Denver Howard Boyes Western Federation of Miners California Mr Boyes American Federation of Labor Nashville Rompers

Navy to turn over cruiser Marion to California reserve

San Francisco reports Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevett intends to transfer the cruiser Marion to California’s naval reserve once a formal request is made by Gov. Gey Buda. The vessel is to be stationed in the harbor and sent to San Diego for use by the southern naval reserve.

San Francisco Roosevett United States

Crude Man Moral Yet Action Defines Him Says BOC

A fragment quotes a stern judgment on a crude man. It notes Nature has let him go, and the speaker credits him for virtues only to focus on his deeds and manner as defining his character. The line contrasts moral potential with observable conduct.

Saved by the Church Young Chinese Woman Learns Christianity

A young Chinese woman, living in Chicago under the name Lenk Brown, was admitted to membership at St. James Methodist Church. Baptized by Rev. Robert Minityre, she recounted her escape from marriage to a Los Angeles merchant and her journey to Christianity aided by Rev. George L. Cole and others. She now trains at Meyers and prepares for missionary work among her people.

Chicago Miv St. James Chickee Lenk Brown Robert Minityre Hong Kong Austen Qenth América Ther Los Angeles Cal George L. Cole California Christualty Chisu Abe Peck Cole Avan Bur A. J. Marks Itsets Meyers

Powers of Louis Shobe Detected in Frankfort Seance

A young man named Louis Shobe in Frankfort astonishes residents by moving heavy objects with tip of fingers. He lifts a table and causes it to dance across the floor, performed before hundreds of witnesses. Skeptics tested him, lifting a heavy basket, and Shobe repeated the feat in broad daylight. He claims the power began about nine years ago and continues after exertion, with fatigue and sweating afterward.

Ohio Mhifficothe OQ Louis Strobe Frankfort Frannfort Shebe Duthy Hilbo Shobe Big Pocenty Elobe Aid

Bliss New Home for Interior Secretary Truekur Flint

Secretary of the Interior Truekur Flint took possession of his new home near St John’s Street. The annexed model house includes kitchen stables and servants, with a front stained glass entrance. The interior features blue and red decor, a tapestry and round table, and a smaller room for guests and visitors. The article notes a historical link to Senator Pomeroy and mentions the room where Secretary Gresham died.

Model House Washington Truekur Flint Interior Department Ariington An- Hove Gresham Ikat

Negro County Fair Opens With Dr Smallwood Advice

Prof John J Smallwood opens the Claremont Negro County Fair urging self reliance and thrift. He warns against racial equality and condemns the rum shop keeper, homeless politician, and predatory ministers as dangers to the black community, calling for disciplined progress and sobriety.

Smallwood Claremont VI Nev John J. Smallwood Claremont Smullwood South Virginia Maryland Penmsylvania New Jersey New York South Carolina Routh mMerc Sierk Auisen Gri

Stormy Jordan to reopen saloon in Ottumwa Iowa controversy

Stormy Jordan, famed saloon man, plans to reopen in Ottumwa, Iowa amid prohibition era tensions. The tale recalls his wealth and court battles defending the to be unconstitutional laws, with signs promising revival and public interest in the town.

Ottumwa Iowa Otumwa Jordan Wigtts Ten Big Deve Aonopsnitur O Wales

Ringed Nose Fueled Baltimore Slasher Panic

Reports describe a so called Jack the Slasher causing school panic in Baltimore with several children slashed. William Payne a colorst youth was arrested and identified by a victim as the slasher. An African preacher with a ring through his nose is linked to rumors and a warrant is out for his arrest.

Baltimore Taltiore Nev William Payne West Baltimore Myrtly Avenue

Doctors attempt to set Con way's neck in Chillicothe

In Chillicothe Ohio on November 3 doctors Leslie and Beverey applied a head wrapping and a pulley to pull Con way's dislocated cervical vertebrae back into place after a fall from his cabose left him paralyzed but conscious. The effort yielded partial success and will be repeated in a few days with possible muscle removal if needed. The operation draws wide attention from city surgeons.

Conway Chilticothe Dra Leslie and Beverey

Postal line to Dawson surveyed route by Kennan

Charles R Hasmer of Montreal, general manager Pacific Postal Telegraph, arrived in San Francisco. He asserts Canada will build a telegraph line to Dawbar City within a year along Kennan’s three decade old Siberian route. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough RemedY and local ads.

George Kennan San Francisco Charles R. Hasmer Montreal Canada Mendeer Pacifet Wweeraghe Pacific Postal Telegraph Company Commercial Calle Company Palace Hotel John W. Mackay Dawbar City Chamberlain W. H. Norton Butter Creek Cal

Health in School: Ohio Professor Advises Humidity Use

At a Principals' meeting in Gineienatt Ohio Dr Withrow outlined methods to prevent disease in schoolchildren. He urged maintaining higher humidity with a steam jet and a damp filter between supply air and classrooms, and strict throat exams for teachers.

Ohio Gineienatt Withrow Thoms Heath Prinelgeis

Explorer Nansen Delivers Arctic Tales At Metropolitan Opra House

The audience at the Metropolitan Opera House heard Nansen recount the Far North voyage with humor and vivid life. He described the ship Frambed’s icy voyage, survival at New Year, and led by a calm, poetic narration that drew listeners into polar dangers and discoveries. He defended the expedition as valuable for science and future exploration.

New York Frittfof Nassen Metropolitan Opera House Arctic Nansen Nansen Aiso Tim

Asphalt Discovery in Grand County Colorado

Major find of asphalt in eastern Grand County near Georgetown reported by AW West of Walden Col Veins five to ten feet wide with two to four claims per vein opened at depths of ten to fifteen feet. Material exhibited in Denver and hailed as meeting long term *Colorado demand* for roofing and manufacturing.

Grand County Denver Nox AW. West Walden West Georgetown Tmrwad Davis Colorado

Denver Cigarette License Fee Set at $1000 for Dealers

Acting Mayor Seabey signed a city ordinance taxing all cigarette dealers in Denver a 1000 fee. The measure includes inspection duties and penalties for selling cigarettes containing morphine opium or other drugs. City Attorney Norris notes possible interstate commerce conflicts. Peerless Steam Laundry.

Denver Seabey Haw Norris

Wkinley Wants Peace As Consul General Lee Speaks

New York November 9 General Lee will sail for duty with instructions to protect American rights. He declines details but says President McKinley voiced approval of his conduct and desires peace. The general notes letters from diverse representatives expressing support for restraint amid Cuban affairs.

Lee New York Fitatugh Lee McKinley McKinsey Tean Hi, Geers Dundas, Kan

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