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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1897

Page

4

Topeka State Journal Subscription Details and Contacts

The Topeka State Journal announces subscription rates 10 cents weekly with home delivery to all Kansas and nearby regions. Address and phone details are provided for the newspaper office at Topeka, with contact numbers for circulation and advertising inquiries.

Topeka State Journal Spo Kansas Avenua Eighth Potter Building Exre American Arssociation

Indications on money policy and politics in Nov. 1 issue

The article reports varied opinions from national leaders and state figures on silver and bimetallism, noting calls for international monetary change. It cites speeches, league positions, and public sentiment across states, including Arkansas Colorado and Missouri, with figures like Mr. Bryan and Morton referenced in debate.

New York City Stadt Imeanders Greean J. Aterilne Morton Cleveland Arkansas Tate Mme James Slarr St. Louis League Colorado Ingalls Biz Four Ingalia St. Joonia Plete Republican Party

Glorified Glimpses From a Rustic Tale in Bad Print

Fragmented OCR yields odd phrases about rain tests handshakes clothing and a parade of rural images. Mentions a barber town and a caddy heading a swarm toward a horse with curious, disjointed wording.

Possums Caught and Wolves Not Driven Phrase

A fragmented item notes possums are caught and wolves not driven. The text then shifts to stereotypes about women and dressmakers, mocking fashion, and humorous quotes about age and motherhood. The source appears garbled and editorial in tone with stray phrases about a woman past forty and a girl returning from lessons.

Peru Must Pay McCord Indemnity Says State Department

The United States expects quick settlement of Victor B. McCord’s indemnity claim after ill treatment by Peruvian officers during a rebellion. The State Department remains firm, rejecting further investigation by Peru’s minister and pressing for payment around $25,000 to $50,000, matching a fair figure. The issue hinges on preserving U.S. sovereignty and the hope for amicable relations with Peru.

Washington Nav State Department Victor B. McGord Hs Charse Bf Xtire Department Olney Bei McCord Department For Arbitration United States

Not the same hat in dispute over stolen headwear

In Justice McClintock's court yesterday afternoon Harry Gregg was cleared of petit larceny after both sides described a mix up at the K P hall on Sixth and Quincy. Steinberg testified of losing a hat during a dance, while Gree claims to have found and briefly worn the hat before returning it to a friend. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty for Gregg.

Harry Steinberg Dot A Harry Gres Der Harry Gregg Steinera Justice McClintock Steinbers K.P Hall Sixth Quincy Grearest Sweet Home Ely Gree K.P

A Song About the Raw Rivers Inspire Paul Dressler

Paul Dressler visits rivers to craft new sonnets. He wrote Juet Tell Them That You Saw Mes after seeing the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. He contemplates a westward trip to write songs for many rivers, hoping a Kaw visit yields a timeless Wabash romance.

Paul Dressler St Louis Walters Ohio Dresster Che Kaw

Blanco’s Cuba Relief Plan Reported by Blanco Cable

Washington dispatch quotes Senor Depuy de Lawne reporting General Blanco’s Cuban reconstruction effort. Districts organized for cultivation relief, daily rations arranged, free transport, provincial protective committees formed, aims to relieve first necessities with military protection for grinding and grinding permits. Blanco pledges personal attention to immediate needs and doing more than before.

Blanco DeLome Washington Senor Depuy de Lawne Cuba Restine Entradres

Fire alarm mix up in Republican celebration at Lambeau club

A chaotic political celebration turns into a reported fire scare as a stray fireworks display from the Lambeau club party lights a building edge. Oscar Swayze and county officials join the revelry while a nearby bystander alerts the fire department mistaken for a blaze.

Lambeau Club K. Swayze Gotthein Dee Swayze T. M. Phillips Vivet BT. Sim's Firth Wid Kansaa Avenue Wuarth Cook Wimarth Wilmarth Fambeau Charlie McCale Aisem Ming

Deer in Adirondacks See Rising Deer Numbers and Poaching Concerns

Reports from Adirondack regions indicate deer populations may surge within five years, despite new hunting laws. Hunters, guides, and locals have repeatedly shot dogs found with hounds and extra enforcement remains weak. In Meatham Lake and Mountain View areas, dozens of deer were killed this season, with many does and a handful of bucks. landowners have banned den killings, yet hunting persists amid harsh conditions and scarce New York visitors.

Malone Ney Eame Warlenn Adirondacks New York Meatham Lake Puller Mountain View Comecs Keown

Alton Officials Deny Bid for Kansas Pacific Branch

New York November 11 A representative of the Kansas Pacific neou ganization committee said the committee did not announce a bid for the Kansas Pacific division and would not attend the foreclosure sale. Chicago and Alton officials denied any intention to bid and suggested the route might go to Chicago and Alton. An official statement was expected clarifying the committee’s plans regarding the Kansas Pacific division.

Kansas Pacific New York Dian Pacific Omaha Kansas Pate Forthcombe Chicago Alton Deay Chicagd & Alton

Pacts Pertaining to Boyd Sepeka Non 1897

The letter corrects an error in the Journal about Richard Boyd and a city prison guard. It asserts Harrison had no city prison authority, that Lievd marked room for a new guard, and that the board reappointed a white worker, with salary increases. Morrison recalled his man L. T. Yount.

Sepeka Non Falhor Stats Journal Lievd Harrison Lford Morrison L. T Yount

Union Pacific Sinking Fund Moves to Stabilize Circulation

Washington nav details Treasury law from the National City Bank of New York and other institutions. Five thousand dollars from the National Bank of the Republic also deposited. Total bonds will reach fifteen million six hundred forty thousand, requiring Secretary Gare to sign numerous times, consuming his forthcoming week.

Union Pacific Sinking Fund Washington Nav Treasury Naisiul Oiy Bank of New York Pacifc National Brank of the Republic Caps Pacific Gare Nll

Lard Hogs Report From Washington Nevada Tests

Washington Nev November Director Curtisa reports to Secretary Wilson on Hyydiish and American lard hogs with test results for food suitability and price per breed. The market shows slight discrimination about 20 cents per hundred in favor of Camworth and Herkshires. English breeds sold at $9 per hundred while others at $3.7. All tested hogs yielded pork near the same price for feed and gain, about two cents per pound. Secretary Wilson notes bacon hog demand may be higher, but lard hog demand remains strong locally.

Washington Nev Curtisa Thin Tows Experimentalization Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Wh- Son Anya

Help Yourself Dy Getting Up A Club In Your Town

Fragmented ad style notice promising a local club creation for a questionable product. Mentions Westeen Memes and Eras, references Topeka Kansas, a laxative tablet, and a laundry at 12 and Lid West 6th. The text is garbled, with several nonsensical phrases and dubious claims.

Westeen Dst Laberal Commission Grarticolars Weaters Topeka Kan West

Reciprocity with Peru Take Initial Steps Toward Trade Pact

Peru has begun steps to seek reciprocity under a new treaty. The Peruvian minister and secretary of legation met Secretary Sherman and Assistant Secretary Day to discuss an initial framework. Negotiations will require substantial work and time before a formal agreement is reached.

Washington Peru Legation Department of State Tolay Sherman Day Str Kessem United States Hoover

3000 Men Get Higher Wages for Mahoning Valley

Three thousand furnace operators in the Mahoning Valley have agreed to a ten percent wage increase, effective December 1. The deal raises pay for workers in Youngstown and surrounding plants as labor actions expand in the region. In a separate note, a Cal ifornia resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing a persistent cough after a cold.

Youngstown Mahoning Frugsists

Betting Prohibited by New York Exchange Governors

New York stock exchange governors meet and pass a resolution prohibiting betting on the exchange. The State Journal notes the measure was approved at the meeting held on November 11.

New York

English Trader Seeks Outbound Grain Trade Outlet

A.W. Corfield, a former Kan sik Mn broker and United States product dealer in Southampton, writes the state board of agriculture about a demand in England for kaffir maize, millet, Glatta grass seed and related crops. He seeks cooperation with Kansas men to supply a carload quantity for export, suggesting a potential outlet for Kuoras products. notes singers and public speakers use Aver's Cherry Pectoral with excellent results.

Xanses England A.W. Corfield Kansik Mn United States Southampton Kaneas

Dr Hale Reveals Positive Specific for Nervous Diseases

Edward Everett Hale, DD, a famed New England preacher and philanthropist, writes about a positive specific for nervous diseases. Lin Dy, noted author and preacher, contributes thoughts on the subject in this early 1900s health discussion.

EW. E. Hale Edward Everett Hale Lin Dy New England

Miss Augusta Min and the Farm of New Felix

A lurid tale from Hinehamton details Miss Augusta Min, a spinster who runs her New Felix farm alone and despises men and cows. A series of incidents follows including a neighbor’s water quest, a hotel quarrel, a fire set with a revolver, and Miss Main declaring she hates both dogs and men, vowing to kill them.

Hinehamton Navy Augusta Min New Felix Myron Hertha Miss Main Kwell Wane Beebe Ming Mle Ani Ste Iui Ussue

Judges Touched Up Indianapolis Now

City attorney Hak argues in a United States Court of Appeals brief that a city ordinance was wrongly issued and that after the supreme court ruling the statute should have been acquiesced in and the injunction dissolved. He notes other courts presume validity and warns against distrust in representative government, stressing the issue is cheaper fare, not the street car company’s existence or right to the streets.

Indianapolis Atocney United States Court of Appeals Chicago Sindhat Supreme Quart of Indians Bealec Supreme Court

Mammoth Cuban pontoon arrives for Spanish warships

Havana reports the massive pontoon built at Wallsend England for Spanish warships in Cuban waters arrived in tow by the Runpeni after a two month voyage. Officials foresee earnest military action against insurgents with officers assigning leaders in key provinces.

Havana Wallsendon-Tyne England Runpeni Imistap Takitr Unie Blanco Per Havdny Seve Briton Milanzas Senor Montora Santa Clarr Senor Garcia Pinar del Blo

Civil Marriages Legal in Lima via Galveston

Lima reports Congress refuses to sanction non-Catholic marriage legalization while Senate president Dr Af Canadamé says chamber sanctions the deputies project allowing civil marriages. The Ladies Aid of First Presbyterian plans monthly entertainments starting with An Evening with Pictures at W. W. Mills residence 1202 Topeka Ave. Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10. Art stock marked down and for sale. Trumbull.

Lima Galveston Congress Fits Senate Af. Canadamé Chamber of Deputies Ladies’ Aid Society The First Presbyterian Church W. W. Mills Topeka Avenues

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