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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
5
An advertisement presents The Star Grocery Wholesale and Retail with a promise of honest weights, measures, and goods. It touts a progressive store approach and offers goods at prices aimed to attract all grocery buyers.
Washington March report cites limited use of silk in currency paper. F A Hazen, chief of the secret service, notes counterfeit notes rose to 558,084 during the year with silver and Canadian coins also mentioned. He argues distinctive paper helps deter fraud and questions silk’s impact on durability and counterfeiting.
Nov. 12 report from Sidi and colleagues notes a raised total surpassing $1,224,243 for the year with an increase over prior receipts. The Springfield News adds commentary on banking and bond issues, while a book offer from Van Bures Street is advertised. leaders and committees are named in a broad community context.
A Topeka business group discussed locating a creamery to boost farm prosperity. Members and visiting patrons debated site options near the river, funding, and stockholder involvement while weighing downtown locations and local impact on industry and jobs.
May Undergel discusses California wheat prices and a relief effort by Huerta and Ramney, noting supply of perwals and a remedy for indigestion. An advertisement for mineral water and the Economy Bimeset Cordtai 9 appears, promoting a remedy and health tonic from 3 W. Phillips.
Fragmented OCR details Alaska mining activity with numerous company names, yields, stamps, and district notes. Mentions Blaise, Ebinet Zolath, June Austinie, Willoughty, and Cook Inlet. Total measures reference district activity and yearly totals, including a $870.09 figure for past mining output and broad regional references to Perhaus territory and Lovfrog June in Cook Inlet.
New York curfew proposals trigger strong discussion among city leaders led by Alderman John Townsend. Measures would affect youths and nightlife while seeking to curb crime. officials cite experiences in Omaha Kansas City and other cities as context for potential statewide or regional actions.
An exchange from Penver Cot Nev reveals Senator Tether avoiding firm answers on whether a bill can pass the coming senate without a lawyer ride. He cites telegrams urging a response and insists he will refrain from speculation on party strength.
Salt Lake Ulan Nov 12 reports trial of Salt Lake exchange members found guilty in the United States diated coin scheme The stand jury accused them of inflating and sharing profits to hinder other members and fix competition The listed names include Garnenter Moore Wol enhoim Morris Halm on We Wolsterbohme etc The case moved toward a close before Judge Hallett
Fragmentary notes show Parkersburg discussions on candidate Bryan Holt Weston and related election matters. Mentions of positions, club letters, and acknowledgments hint at ongoing campaign activities and electoral questions.
Fragmented notes describe lectures of Chicago Board of Trade for Paris Exposition and a November event with flashlight pictures. The blurred text mentions exhibitors, screenings, and some references to finance, trade and the Paris fair as a backdrop for presentation.
The editorial page recalls a banquet honoring editors and writers amid a night of tribute. Speakers praised editorial integrity and the craft, noting teamwork among staff and the shared mission of accurate reporting.
Fragments report a christening event for Newport Balloun Sinking Bath and a launch date in late November. The text mentions Frances Euret daughter of artist John La Pare and references names Cranendare lfeor Mayon P J Bovis and others, with unclear roles and locations including Me Newyembair 26.
The thirteenth annual Kansas Equal Suffrage Association session adjourned with no officers changed. Delegates, about 30, debated taxation and library funding, urged employment of women in public offices, and called for state board inclusion of women. The convention condemned legal violations, urged education and a militant approach, and backed equal rights for all citizens without regard to sex.
A fragmentary report notes short talks by Caroline Le Dene and Jennie Robb Maher. The president declared the conversation adjourned sine die as discussions about a former secretary and related matters are described as progressing forward.
Local items from North Topeka cover health updates, marriages, and visits. Wallace has recovered from illness. Lenard Jerome and Clara Starr wed on Monday evening. Mrs Clark’s addition awaits a mother’s visit from Mrs Kimbatt of Connecticut. The New Wemsen Comedy Company plans rehearsals led by A. Arnold. Mrs Peckham of Seneca visits relatives on Central Avenue. Diphtheria cases prompt quarantine for the family of F. L. Bridge. Ravk seeks to join the preson board. Miss Hina Parkhurst operated at Christ Hospital and is improving. A. W. Lacey returns from Gotinell Thwita with visitors. Mrs Lacey to winter in California. Mrs Hunetan visits. Darie Curtis heads to Chicago then Washington for winter. Congressman Cartier Peril to depart Washington around month’s end.
Denver social and political groups issue a formal invitation to Mrs Wm J Bryan to accompany her husband on a Denver trip on the 21st. The letter praises her as an intelligent clubwoman and faithful partner, noting Colorado women’s regard for her role in the campaign. The missive, telegraphed to Denver, emphasizes her prominent public position and support for the candidate.
London reports Bert Salaburs acknowledges U S right to intervene in frontier disputes and press for arbitration, a move the St James Gazette calls a formal recognition of U S hegemony in the Americas. The piece frames the stance as elevating the president’s standing abroad amid tensions in Europe.
At West Twelfth Street Purcell hall last night Lucy Parsons, widow of an exiled anarchist, gave a fiery speech. Her remarks were interrupted when she was removed from the stage by police amid a tense crowd. The hall filled with a strong anti movement until Herr Biest intervened and the rest of the meeting remained orderly.
A political plan was outlined by General Stine at a gathering in Indianapolis. The proposed substitute for a taxpayer burden aimed to seed an international mint and promote peace under a new American union. Details remain unclear as the speaker referenced Cabinet roles and personal conversations with former presidents.
Half rates plus 2.00 for round trips to Nebraska Kansas Wyoming and Missouri regions offered with limited dining car service via Denver St Louis and Kansas City. Promote harvest excursion theme with corn crop imagery and requests to contact local agents for rates and travel details.
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