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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal prints a weekly and monthly subscription offers for Topeka and surrounding areas. It lists delivery by carrier, pricing for weekly, monthly, and yearly periods, plus contact details and advertising information.
Fragmentary forecast note indicates warmer conditions in portions of Kansas with potential changes by Wednesday. Contains unreadable OCR errors and unclear specifics but suggests a midweek warm spell and variable winds in parts of the state.
The Sentinel argues for an independent currency policy backed by the people, warning that a government controlled paper money system could threaten financial stability. It discusses gold standard advocates, greenbacks, and the political stakes surrounding free silver amid party divides and public sentiment.
A distorted report describes a riotous scene as new vestibules on streetcars glare into motormen eyes. Officers and bystanders witness improvised curtains and dangerous visibility issues. The company plans changes to prevent accidents and ensure clear sightlines for operators.
Kansas City November 16 Robert Witz Bimons resigns from Elks membership in Marion Ind lodge to avoid conflict and preserve peace. The letter cites concerns about leadership and criticizes lodge actions while offering to maintain friendly relations with the order. The Marion lodge has faced suspension amid internal disputes.
Queenstown reports the Tintian Bark Mephia captained by Mortana from FHiluielvhia, arrived November 16 after October 9 voyage to Cork. The ship carried thousands of casks of petroleum with cabin doors and ship beams damaged. casks marked "Wle" noted in the wreckage.
New York papers report John C Bullitt of Duluth Minnesota died by his own hand in a room at the Central Railroad Hotel on Liberty Street in Wise County Virginia. A note addressed to Jonathan F Bullitt Jr spoke of ending it all and leaving his wife and daughter their share. The room was found with hydrioc acid cyanide and other poisons near the bed, and the note described curiosity about the afterlife. Bullitt appeared in a last message calm, noting fear absent, and saying he would meet again. He registered as from Duluth and was later found dead after a night of agitation and prior to his planned departure.
Officials report a curious border dispute at Nogales where a 60 foot wide strip has been cleared along the line to prevent illegal crossings and fortify the border. The action follows a noted case of land seized and a plan to deter illicit activity by erecting a fence and guard posts on both sides.
Mine owners and managers meet to form a smelter to regulate ore emissions and price setting. A district official warns of a likely bitter clash as miners accuse smelters of favorable rebates and rate manipulation. The dispute centers on control of ore pricing and benefits from rebates in the region.
Washington November 16 senator Harriss of Kansas who opposed Union Pacific sale plans urged the president to record the sale of the eastern line He predicted Kansans Pacific would bring government debts under the deal while central Pacific may pose some difficulty He noted the president will likely refrain from a general arbitration recommendation and that no arbitration treaty will be pending when the annual message is sent.
New York reports show volatile American Sugar stock amid rumors and Havemeyer tension. Market drops from 144 to 128 as investors speculate on control and the trust's future, with opposition growing across the West and beet sugar refineries entering the scene.
Drifting reports say an aerial visitor touched down near Park Avenue. A blazing flash buried a fused mass of metal and whitish material, later opened to reveal strange marks and a sulfur smell. Experts call it Werolite or alien metal, with debate over its origin and purpose.
The annual report of President Cowan to the stockholders outlines a year ending June 30, 1887 with a deficit of 5,012 and a large maintenance and way expense. The report notes aging rolling stock, assets written down by a special committee, and efforts to modernize infrastructure while cautioning about the bond underfunding. A forthcoming Southwest excursion is advertised, with liberal one way limits and top over privileges.
Early in the new year Paris expo admission committees will begin work selecting members from varied social circles for the Tit exhibition board. Notables include Prince d Arenberg president of the Suez Canal Co and Comte De Dioit among others, with aims of efficiency and impartiality. A notable addition is an aquarium by Albert and Henry Guillaume, depicting deep sea flora and fauna including sharks and wrecks, to be shown in a subterranean crystal parge under the Spine Jewel.
New York authorities accepted a design for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument to be erected on Fifth Avenue at 9th Street. Architect W and A W Stoughton, chosen for the project, will use white marble with granite bases, bronze figures, and two equestrian statues flanking a Victory sculpture, as part of a 50,000 pound expenditure authorized by the legislature.
Charles Frohman, manager of the Empire, Garrick, Knickerbocker and Garden theaters, plans cafes in all his houses to sell liquor and snacks, seek music hall licenses, and operate beverages during performances. Maurice Grau backs the move, predicting a cafe at the Metropolitan Opera House next season if property owners object.
Racine Nov 1 The Volunteers of America and the Salvation Army may march and hold meetings on public streets without a permit after a court ruled the city ordinance unconstitutional. Capt Bryant and Wilson were arrested but discharged. city council powers were deemed exceeded. Bryant may seek arrest of the police chief for false imprisonment and heavy damages. Take Laxative Brom Quin to cure a cold in one day.
In Chicago yesterday twelve Taiplarid natives from Alaska reached the city. They were sent by the U S government as a colony member group and shown to the Gram Central Stone to Kiepo's hotel by government agent William Sherman. The party includes four men two women and six children all in furs with bright clothing. They will receive a month of board and clothing. None speak English. they know Laotian Finnish Norwegian and other languages.
Four tugs towed the steamer Volunteer free after it ran aground in the Washington street tunnel in Chicago yesterday afternoon. A second excursion steamer, Chief Justice Waite, also grounded but crews freed it with tug help.
The Raddate submarine boat in Oshkosh has been sold to a combined group of two Wisconsin men and two external men. The transfer occurred Monday and includes plans to sail to Milwaukee next spring. One commission will test sailings to the sunken Chicora amid prior successful trials.
J A Eddy of Bayonne New Jersey claims experiments show storms can be foretold by electric indicators. Observations used a simple thermometer and sparks to measure atmospheric electric conditions indicating thunderstorm approach in cloudy skies.
Five Seventh Day Adventist missionaries depart San Francisco bound for Pitcairn Islands via the steamship Hyderabad. The group includes J. Smith NLA Sanford FF A. Taylor and H. H. Christian along with Miss Rose Young, aiming to land their equipment upon arrival in England and at Pitcairn.
Thebes in Alexander county reports no yell fever. State Board of Health members Dr Haan and Dr Frin stead investigated suspected cases and found hemorrhagic malarial fever. None of the patients came from infected points or were transients.
The Mobile and Ohio road’s general officer, moved to St Louis at the outbreak, will be moved back to Mobile Alabama on Saturday. Several hundred workers and their families will ride two special trains, with an estimated 7,000 refugees remaining in St Louis during the yellow fever period.
San Antonio papers report Dr. Scott and We Scott signing a Mexican government contract for colonizing 1000N0 acres on the Sotata Afarine river in Tamaulipas. The plan includes schools and churches, railways, electric works, water systems, and a municipal government for incoming colonists.
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