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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1896
Page
8
A garbled OCR fragment from The Star Grocery Wholesale and Retail lists various products such as chocolate, shredded coconut, and starch. It mentions brands like Walter Van Houten and items including syrups and fancy goods, but the text is heavily corrupted and many terms are unreadable.
A former legislator argues for cautious legislation and fiscal prudence as silver coinage remains a political flashpoint. He cites widespread support in the state while warning against radical reform and predicting continued effort to restore the metal to the monetary system.
New York November 12 The one hundred twenty eleventh aimes dinner of the Chamber of Commerce at Bret misnles is set for November 17. A large attendance is expected including President Cleveland and cabinet Vice President elect Hobart Air McKinley invited possible attendance. Former President Blactrison invited but uncertain. Governor Morton and Governor Hlack plus Mark Hanna expected.
Descriptions of mass desertions from U S Navy ships at the Brooklyn Navy Yard amid repairs. Texas Maine Troiana Amphitrite and others are cited as affected as shore passes expire, with officers declining to comment on the issue. One ship reportedly lost twelve sailors in a single day and has not yet reported back for duty.
Director of Railroads authorized to contract and build the Hankiyantin-Buu chow Ince line. Tsung Li Ye approved to furnish 20,000,000 tubes and 10,000,000 units from Tsune Li Yamen for Northern and Southern sites. Edict mandates motive material use and reports tenders and delays in Pekin-Halyyn line construction.
A new railway redevelopment plan targets utilizing iron works for railway construction. Officials expect revived industry activity and increased regional employment through revived rail projects.
A disputed report from New York quotes Mr Hanna asserting the initial survey favored his side by about 600 votes, while acknowledging broader campaign effort and re canvassing activity. The piece mentions English investment in West Virginia timber lands and a trade in oak goods, plus a laundry service ad and a button sewing offer.
Indianapolis reports the farmers congress adopted resolutions urging constitutional amendment for women's suffrage, endorsed by President Claxton and weather officers. It backed sugar policy, rural postal improvements, cholera controls, and creation of a Commerce Department, with petitions to Congress and internal debates on supporting candidates and reforms.
New York dispatch says Cardinal Gibbons, longtime ally of Archbishop Ireland, has incurred displeasure from Rome. The issue centers on church appointments and conservative alignment. Vatican actions are undecided but imply dismissal or removal from influence is not certain.
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