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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1897
Page
5
A fragmented report notes Socialist Labor party activities spreading through multiple counties. Leaders emphasize alignment with Populist goals, appoint officers, and rally party activists, with campaign calls and organizing committees named to boost support and membership.
A fragmented letter page alleges antisocial sentiment in Kansas amid accusations of dishonesty and a call for restraint. It mocks political leaders and warns of divisions between eastern and western residents, citing civic distrust and national discourse without referencing specific events or dates.
Department of insurance errors in tax collection by officials leads to restitution efforts. Governor Leedy pardons Parsons Sherman Dinks of Linn county and Walter Skinner of Harvey county for grand larceny and burglary respectively. Skinner released in December 191 to eight years. California Limited advertises fast service to Lowane via Santa Fe with meals.
The T A A membership grows. G. W. Donnell returns to Hoxie. Newton to install a new G A R post Saturday. The Gast side church joins in services. Tomsk Spartamyns meet at East Fourth. Posts and officials shift as officials report scarlet fever, arrests, and new appointments.
Investigation finds alum in baking powders condemned by laws in Minnesota and foreign nations. Several brands such as Calumet and others are listed as containing alum. Authorities warn against misleading marketing claiming purity while containing alum.
United States Consul Hugh Lang at Nogales describes a supposed man eater tribe on Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California. Captain Porter allegedly sailed from San Diego to collect shells and explore the islands with bold athletic people who reportedly walk on water. The report notes strict prohibitions on outsiders, high physical standards, and a practice of selecting women for a new race, with ages capped at ten years and no epidemics observed.
Reports note Mr Motz of Topeka killed by a train near Wolsey South Dakota. Funeral details for William P Herington aged 6 near Silver Lake. Miss Alice Zimmerman to be buried at 2 30 from 24 Topeka Ave. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Lawson buried today west of city. Miss Claudia Millis dies in Waveland Indiana. she had been ill in Topeka before leaving last summer.
Mrs Charles Tiffany, wife of the jewelry firm head, died at her New York residence. The text recalls the couple marking their golden wedding on November 22 18H. A brief note mentions travel routes to Southern California and a cosmetic product advertisement.
The Topeka Advocate, oldest reform paper in Kansas, sold to George B. Harrison & Co. and ex-Senator William A. Potter retires. George Harrison to run Kansas News with consolidation into the Topeka Advocate and News. George Morrison to head the new paper, Morphy stays on. Pricing reported as 3200? or 3000 dollars with recounts. Morrison stresses independent labor rights stance and refusal of party ties. Peffer plans no immediate political return, intends to continue magazine work and has no definite plan for a new paper.
Police report multiple local cases. A 14 year old boy fled home and was held at the Topeka station awaiting his father’s arrival for transfer to the state reform school. A 9 year old colored boy stole $5 from a grocer. James Robbins reported the theft while managing the store safe. Officers raided a disorderly house on East Fourth Street. three girls stayed there and deposits totaling $35 were collected. Richard Boyd, ousted as city stone pile Cupid, seeks council action. prior reinstatement requests were noted.
The Sle0whlet project tied to Indemalts company prompts county commissioners to recess action as county attorney studies the contract and surety issues. Meanwhile Rio authorities report a major plot to kill President Moraes, with numerous arrests following a key confession.
Hart to present The Man in the Iron Mask at Crawford theater with 75 50 25 cent seating. Modjeska and Mile praise his talent. advance sale strong with potential standing room tonight. Field's White Minstrels arrive next Saturday with praised stag ing performance noted by Dallas News.
Levi P. poster, colored, 55, was instantly killed by an electric shock on South Street, Philadelphia. He stood on an iron grate in front of a store, bending over his shoulder to adjust an umbrella. the live wire touched the other end and he fell dead.
The Sons of Hermann held a state meeting in Topeka at the Sons of Hermann hall on Kavaus avenue between Second and Third streets. A banquet for 160 visitors was enjoyed with music by Gutsch’s orchestra, speeches and songs, and exhibits by the lady members. Lodges represented include Pittsburg, Atchison, Humboldt, Wichita, Schiller, Eintracht, Goethe, and several others plus Topeka. The women’s branch officers and many members attended, with a closing concert and ball planned. The organization is German in character and similar to a turnverein.
The Union Pacific passes the best routes to Denver Cheyenne Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland and Puget Sound points. Advantages include quick times uniform service splendid equipment and comfortable Pullman cars with free reclining chairs. For timetables and fare information contact Ss. Lewis city ticket agent and J Fulton depot agent.
Washington November 1 The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear railroads seeking extensions to equip freight cars and locomotives with automatic couplers, under the 190? law. Convictions allow time extensions. less than five percent have complied. Major lines like New York Central and B&Q are nearly alone in full compliance. about 20 percent of gauge roads sought extensions, with many others silent.
London officials say the tale of Henry S. Clay of Boston being abducted by a famed vivisectionist is pure invention. A letter claiming the kidnapping was sent from a prize writer, with a supposed ransom note signed in God’s wake. Embassy investigators and police call the entire story an imposture while a man who delivered the note was paid off and did not return. The report also mentions a medical remedy endorsement and a local estate appraisal news item.
Fragmented diary style scene reveals Katie and Harry in a tense moment as events drift. bystanders and memories mix while a train approaches and emotions surface, leaving the outcome uncertain.
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