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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1896

Page

2

Treaty in Sweden Britain peace plan sparks guardianship concerns

A historic treaty between Great Britain and the United States outlines a pathway toward universal peace but calls for guardianship over South American countries, risking future entanglements for Sweden and other monarchies. The agreement, drafted in Washington, designates two arbiters and a chief justice from Britain and the United States while emphasizing the king of Sweden and Norway Oscar I as a central, fortunate figure amid tense international deliberations.

Washington Sweden Norway Oscar 1 Tour Thie Herd Eng Ainsted Weaninetets Oscar Belew of Kins Cacar Aguie Heesi Bie University Amon Terest Gupildl Lempera Earoge Tiannepequier United Starner

Times Commentary Urges Cautious Role for United States

London Times warns that U S intervention in disputes could redefine global power, arguing America must avoid dictating terms and respect arbitration. It cautions against overreach and stresses restraint to preserve national honor and international balance.

Disqualified candidates test party ticket amid constitutional dispute

A chaotic report describes 18 disqualified Peets candidates and a tangled debate over party tickets in the southwestern region, with references to the Democratic and People’s Pact and constitutional provisions. It notes a controversial motion by Chairman Drelienthal and mentions an Ignorant Man With Dycemite case elsewhere, highlighting irregularities and security concerns.

World Street Railway Syndicate plans New York London route

Cleveland firm announces transatlantic rail service ambitions amid rising power and electrification efforts. Officials say two cities and a major railway partner are involved, signaling a broader network expansion.

Cleveland Tt Mb Streve Suralicate Upup Ag

Pacific Steamship Line Aims to Bring Japan Closer

The article discusses Marshall Field and other financiers backing a Pacific steamship line to bring Japan closer to the United States. It details projected routes, ports like San Francisco and New York, and aims to boost transpacific trade and passenger travel with subsidies and railway integration.

Japan Marshall Field Pacific

Unscrambled Fragments Hint at Prominent Wall Street Figures

A garbled page segment references Russell Sage New Yor New York Wall Street figures and a discussion of finance and prosperity. It hints at a long span of popularity and mentions Kinley and other names in a jumble of partial phrases, lacking coherent events or dates.

Wall Street Fahd Americus

Roosevelt disgust at trials and reform crackdown

A garbled dispatch reports officials pursuing gross misconduct in civic examinations and the judiciary. It recounts investigators, detectives, and legal actions with mentions of names and places blurred by OCR errors. The piece conveys a tense atmosphere of political scrutiny and procedural scrutiny in an era of reform.

Unclear railway order leads to uncertain of strikes

Fragmentary OCR text discusses an order for rails and references several names and events with unclear connections. It hints at legal or formal reactions, fines, and warnings, but the passage is garbled and lacks coherent narrative or verifiable details.

Fragmentary notice hints at police pursuit and arrest

In a garbled OCR fragment a fugitive Samaraniee is mentioned amid police action and an arrest in a city scene. The text contains names and places but is incompletely legible, with references to a lapsed librarian and failed details. The overall sense is a chaotic report of pursuit and detention with no clear dates or outcomes.

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Man in Canton Receives Unusual Gift Parade

A Canton reader recounts a peculiar sequence of bouquets and live eagles sent to a local resident. The bizarre gift array was delivered alongside reports of visitors from Michigan and Detroit and included references to a large house and garden scenes. The narrative mixes household routines with fragmented notes on politics, weather, and wartime shipping developments, reflecting a jittery era.

City Council Committee Probes Police Fines Flaws

A city council committee studying police fines reports flaws in how fines are assessed and collected. The panel finds evidence of leniency and inconsistent penalties, urges policy changes, and recommends stricter enforcement and credit limits for jail time and work payments.

Denmark to Cement Plant Move Sparks City Project

A Danish shipment for a new dam or bridge project arrived via Copenhagen and was stored at the old Sante Pe roundhouse on East Sixth Street. County officials estimated $23.80 for wall materials, $63,058 for complete work including labor, with contractors paid about 462 5 percent and superintendents 30 81 for services. Water use remains in plan, with future estimates focusing on labor costs.

Coperhagen Denmark Sante Pe East Sixth Street Pamng Finek- Jey

China Confidence in Dollar Brakes London Trade

A Times dispatch notes Chinese confidence in the American silver dollar is slowing Britain’s trade with China. The report mentions Qing court intrigues and a depleted stock of silver coins, with references to Hung Chang and the fragile currency dynamics affecting Sino foreign exchange and port commerce.

China London Cihnus

Fast racers and breeding notes from the Village Farm

New York news discusses Fan tasy a seven year old mile in 2 06 Bright Regent and Heir at Law among top trotters with times and lineage. mentions plans for Fan tiny in 2 year old season, other horses like Bright Hevent and Chimes and Hunura, racing schedules at Village Farm, Texarkana and Hutchinson events, and local racing personalities, plus civic notes on Gardener’s Indian bill teams and football and dog racing chatter.

Vilage Farm Droid Chimes Hunura St. Bright Chile Slara

Congress Can Do Nothing Says Senator Carter of Montana

Senator Carter of Montana warned Congress will not approve major measures before March 4. He predicted the session would focus on party organization and debates over tariffs and silver, with Democrats unlikely to back any quick reforms. He suggested hard times would not be cured by silver or tariff bills this Congress.

Washington, New Senster Carter Montana Conerest Rass Qensitipr Carter Saia

Piatt Urges Scrutiny of Federal Patroons for Senate Seat

In New York on November 1 Thomas C Piatt speaks at Sunday school, signaling a campaign push. He warns scrutiny of federal patronage in the state and the U S senatorship, noting three Democratic candidates James M Barry Grady Hubert G Schrerrer and Fritz Niklon as rivals. Piatt urges supporters to join and win ahead of party strength assessments.

New York York Thomas C. Ptatt Piatt United State McKinles Nimi James M. Flo*grady Tictugfet Hubert G Seherrer Albany Frit Niklon Tameatowr Mtr Cutalidaces Mestu Watte

Fire destroys forty four buildings at Long Branch

A late night blaze at Long Branch damaged forty four structures. Local officials report most houses were saved. several stables and commercial properties affected. The incident prompted travel advisories as Santa Fe routes announced few timetable changes on November 4. Travelers advised to check schedules.

Mars Has Unending Day Wingstar Aria

The Lowell Observatory at Wingstaff traces Mars study back to 1858 with Lowell Pickering and Douglas Fave advancing maps, rotation proofs, and Venus and Mercury atmospheres. Mexico City plans observe, Diaz supports, and national observatories to aid the project, deeming it a nineteenth century milestone.

Lowell Observatory Mexico Wingstaff Lowell Wise Alvin Clark Srbich Aclentine Pickering Douglas Mars Royal Stronsinical Mociety Lonnen Mexico City Lee Presient Diaz Afexico DOE Sci- Sung

Foreign Mails Pay The U S Receives More Than It Pays

The annual report of N M Brobka, superintendent at foreign mail, shows the weight of mail dispatched and the value received by the United States from exchanges with foreign countries. It notes a surplus to the government and discusses costs, postage rates, and the proposed extension of the pure postage system and limited liability for registered items in international mail through the United States.

Washington N. M. Brobka Chile United States

Priests to Hold Religious Exercises in Manitoba Schools

An anticipated settlement in Manitoba grants Catholic priests access in public schools for daily religious instruction. Each day an hour in national schools will be devoted to the Catholic faith, and in districts with French Catholic children French instruction will be added alongside English. Announcement of terms expected Thursday.

Priesta Manitoba Catholica Pla Goh

Unt ed States battleship Towa trials off Delaware capes

Philadelphia Nov 1 The United States battleship Towa steamed down the Delaware yesterday afternoon for her trials off the Delaware capes The ship is near completion and used for testing the hull and machinery While the star test may also show speed claims with doubt of reaching the required rate The private trial is conducted under Lieutenant Lucien Prynn with Captain W B Sargent navigating The shipyard crew and engineers are present Weather is favorable and the Towa is expected to be ready for work by Saturday Civil Service Reform Langua Philadelphia Nov 11 The national civil service reform meetings will hold meetings in Philadelphia December 1 and 6 Names expected to attend include Fraser, Theatore Houcewell, Charles J Bonaparte, Myer Field Story, Richard Henry Dana, Wm Dintlyyy Foulie, Richard Watson Gilder, and others.

Philadelphia States Towa Delaware Wilder Delaware Capes Lucien Prynn Huilding Lows Brean Win Ss. Crain Guilders W. B. Sargent Civil Service Reform Langua Phiadelphia Civil Aereive Reforsn Telgtte Cari Schure Theatore Houcewell Charles J, Bonaparte Myrefield Story Richard Henry Dana Dintlvyy Foulie Richard Watson Gilder Wheeler and Lacius

Burlington Route Promises Fast Vacations by Train

An aged ad touts rapid Burlington Route service to Chicago and St Louis with vestibule cars and modern sleeper accommodations. It advertises agents, ticketing options, and added amenities while promising reliable, speedy travel and coordinated connections.

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Satire's Sting on Castle Case Divides Critics

London coverage shows Henry Labouchere bitterly contrasting the two Castle cases as magistrates favor heavier sentences. The piece notes Mrs Castle’s three month term without hard labor and questions moral grounds for release while highlighting public sympathy and the politics of elite mercy.

London Henry Labouvhers Castie Europe Lisi Rypie Oeidinnthias

Garfield's epitaph by Dr Parker in New York poem

Dr Edward H Parker, 72, of Poughkeepsie New York, died yesterday in delay. He authored the poem Life Has Been Well Worth While and was praised by his widow. The verses tied to the late president's martyrdom sparked a public stir.

Parker Poughkespeie York Poughkeespric N.Y. Nyy Edward H. Parker Deley Seare Amy Vit Jawieg Whetmartyred

64 Hours to California Train Service Adverts

Fragmentary OCR shows a travel ad for a Santa Fe California limited service departing Chicago and Topeka with multiple stops. Mentions timings, fares, and contact details for Garces Kent in Topeka. Includes promotional notes about route, accommodations, and extract authenticity claims.

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