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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1897

Page

4

State Journal subscription terms and notices

The State Journal outlines daily and weekly subscription rates for Topeka and suburban delivery with varying periods and a permanent home option. Also listed are contact details for the Topeka office and representatives, followed by miscellaneous society notes and critiques. The text also includes remarks by Sir Charles Dike on capital and labor in England, and reports on Charles Stokes and Swinburne with Commentary on libertarian views.

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Weather Indications for Kansas Tonight to Thursday

Chicago notices indicate fair weather for Kansas tonight and Thursday. An easterly wind is expected with changing temperatures, while northern regions may experience variable conditions. The forecast emphasizes dry skies and mild conditions ahead.

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Topeka Realty Boom Promises Safe Investments

The King block at Sixth and Jackson anchors a surge of property sales signaling revived investment in Topeka real estate. Local boosters insist the city offers security and profit, noting recent factory and mill developments, new bridges, and growing commerce attracting outside capital to fuel continued growth.

Jackson Topeka Well Hive Tate Trpeka Jude Dusineks Topeks Gereaimery March Dee As & Lace Pryditative

Notable Figures and Feats From a Turbulent Era

A collage of biographical glimpses. Casimir-Perier plans a late political bid in Nijoent-sur-Seine amid French turmoil. Wade Hampton, once a federal official, remains a Senate favorite. Quay urges restraint on mountain land debates while a famed city figure stirs memories. Alexander Duciae’s generosity sparks gossip as Davitt rises from a cotton mill origins to Fenian links. Mozart’s sharp memory taunts a Vatican audience with a nod to his sole gift of music.

Casimir-Perier Bia Wid Nijoent-sur-Seine Pekme Aos Alexander Duciae Michael Davitt Jin the Fenian Brotherhood

Tammany Victory Sparks Blame Across Dailies

Multiple newspapers condemn the Tammany victory in New York City, blaming Platt for rewarding Croker and harming honest government. Critics warn the defeat threatens the city’s progress, citing corruption, demoralization, and foreign-leaning influences in politics.

Globe Sights In Atchison Globe Column

A fragment from the Atchison Globe notes social quirks and column jibes about habits in shops and society. It pokes at druggists, barbed wire sale popularity, and the pressure of gift buying during Christmas season, with wry sketches of local life.

Trade and tobacco details from Italian minister report

A consular report cites Bunce ministry officials in New York seeking to buy tobacco diivet to support a government monopoly with claims of high quality. It notes reduced costs and mentions Italian wheat harvest figures from See, estimating 587 bushels and a drop from last year. Captain Neal of the Thomas Carnegie reports floating bodies near Long Island after Idaho wreck.

Washington Suv Heeler de State Department United Stats Bunce New York Minstey of Arristtary Italy Buffalo N. Y Neal Thomas Carnegie Long Ueland Point Idaho

Gold standard in Japan Senator Cannon tells of distress

Ogden Utah Nov 1 Senator Cannon fresh from Japan and China spoke of wide impact of monetary policy. He cited Japan's gold standard adoption and its effects on industry. He warned that silver and tax changes threaten investment and outlined proposals on coinage government finance and labor policies.

Cannon Ogden Utah Senater Cannon Japan China Malein Binetta Boyland Li Hig Ching Culintry Great Wall Uni Chinn Tally Industrie Deery Benator United States Congress

Henry M Stanley Also Spoke Fulawanyo Banquet Speech

At a banquet in Matabeleland Rev Joseph C Marteet of Cincinnati spoke on colonial rights and safeguarding Africans. Henry M Stanley, famed explorer, delivered a similar address. A London Times dispatch reports frost in Buenos Aires injuring wheat and flax crops.

Henry M. Stanley Fulawanyo Matabeleland Joseph C. Marteet Omeinnati Methodist Episcopal West Africa Redical London Thames Africa

Two Years in a Cave Ingenious Escaped Convict Tale

Mankato Minnesota November recounts Cyrus B Miller a convict who hid under a schoolhouse for two years to avoid arrest. He reportedly tunneled through walls from Lincoln Nebraska prison to reach a populated area, constructing a secret cave behind the chimney with a hidden door and airtight chamber to store food and shelter.

Mankato Minn Cyrus B. Miller Linco Neb Bitay Kart Michemsta Wen Hineel Ailler India City Uay Munkaye Belle Corres Aliler Wilch Miller Schiol Sean Dourdis Aleys Lincoln

New Food Plants Discovery At Winchilpen Farm

London reports the discovery by Mr. Garton, an English circuiturist, of cream temperation to improve grains and other food crops. Experiments at the Earl of Winchilpen's farm include foreign varieties and cross breeding. Garton plans seed sales to governments as Britain aims to become a global supplier of new grain types. The methods promise to convert cereals into highly useful food plants, boosting agriculture and national prosperity.

London Garton Winchisses Earl of United States Great Britain Gartons

Hood's Sar­saparilla Affects Health in Munneville Testimony

Scrofulous humor and blood conditions left a person weak until nine bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla were taken. After treatment the patient reports renewed strength and health and recommends the remedy as the best medicine. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as the leading blood purifier with Hood's Pills aiding digestion.

Hood Jons J. Lrrrae Munneville Hood & Coeth, Maes

Marshall Field Home Returns From Europe

Chicago merchant Marshall Field returns after a three month European tour, noting wheat shortages and grain demand in the United States. A Monday meeting of directors is called to decide Mr Field’s successor at the Pullman Palace Car Company amid lingering speculation about George Pullman’s death and company leadership.

Chicago Europe Marshall Piel Menthy Field England Frasicr Germany Durthe George M. Pullmas Pullman Palace Gar Company Pietle Great Beitein Pullman A. A. Sprague California Mr. Hulbert Reid George M. Pullman Collese Dephtutie Society Pek

Beards Spark Religious Rift in Martinsville Clash

In Martinsville Indiana a dispute between two sects over beard wearing erupts after days of street preaching. Crumerites and Whiskers clash as leaders argue Old Testament law versus modern practice while plans to expand across the country are announced.

Indiana Huntington Ind Crumerties Howlag Beard Biswhikkera George Cremer

Coal for Europe Feasibility Study Underway

Wilkesbarre November 19 The sub committee of the Caml Operators association reports American coal could be shipped to Germany at a profit but only if freight rates drop by percent Anxious backers believe the day will come when anthracite reaches Germany’s industrial centers.

Wilkesbarre Caml Operators Association Europe Germany

Obstacles in Mexican trade arouse U S merchants

Mr Sattley returned from Westexmer Albion after seven weeks studying possible trade ties with Mexico. Encouragement exists but obstacles loom from uncertain steamship continuity and a new English built steamer that would fly the Mexican flag, hindering entry to American ports.

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Bismarck Sued Over Pension Payment Dispute

Berta November 1. Lange longtime head forester in the Bachen geald and pensioned last summer sues Prince Bismarck to enforce payment of an additional pension the ex-chancellor refused to grant.

Bismarck Berta Lange Prince Bismarck Bachengeald

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