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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1897

Page

8

A McKinley Lobbyist Case Plays At Capitol

Walshington Nevada reports Abner McKinley brother of the president set to appear before Congress in a lobbying effort tied to a pension measure. The plan involves increased treasury spending and a push by party leaders to secure passage amid Republican support and internal dissent. Two prominent figures have signed pledges, with comments from a top executive lobbyist and questions about the administration’s stance.

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Fragmented 16th Century Notice Murky Latin Fragments

A garbled OCR extract reports a delayed auction or notice involving individuals named in a colonial or probate context. References include Topeka and Wheats growers, with scattered dates like 1597, and mentions of an estate, letters from a celebrity in the West Indies, and a claim or bounty discussion.

Union Pacific Dusta Line and Best Routes Mentioned

The text promotes Union Pacific routes through Colombo Wyoming and Dah to Denver and other western cities. It touts travel on “Quick Time” services and several sleeping car offerings, then shifts to medical cures and advertisements for Chamberlain’s Cough Rem inedy and Buckeye Pie Ointment with testimonials from doctors and pharmacists.

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Not A Case Of Fever In Inspector McCoy Report

The report by J. G. McCoy, Kansas live stock inspector, covers cattle received at Kansas City stockyards from June to November, noting 127 business days with limited Sundays and four-day workweeks. It cites 3,873 cattle entries from various states and counties, and details quarantine actions, permits issued, and shifts in cattle flow amid a drought across the western agricultural region.

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Inspection report on livestock fever safeguards in Kansas

J G McCoy inspector submits a report defending state efforts to protect the livestock industry from Texas fever. He notes permits issued since June 31 1897, outlines vigilant measures during peak risk months, and asserts the state’s service protects both cattle health and public interest amid disease concerns.

Kansas J. G. McCoy

Ingersoll on Hanna Lecture and U S Politics

Cincinnati November 17 Colonel Robert G Ingersoll the renowned agnostic arrived at the Gideon Bosse to lecture on Why I Am an Agnostic The reporter noted his wit and quizzed him on Hanna the Cuba policy and the administration He praised McKinney and his cabinet and discussed silver politics Van Wyck reform and the Sunday law era He named Edison as the greatest American inventor and Ammi Maddern Fiske as the best actress while commenting on the Sermon on the Mount with cautious humor.

Cincinnati Robert G. Ingersoll Gideon Bosse Grant Opera House Evoledupols Grison Hanna Senate Mr. Hanna Ohio Uva Cuba van Wyck New York Low Treoy Itdiasa Auinnie Maddern Fiske Paul Puntar Mount Fats

Nall Case in Court of Appeals Seeks Business License Revocation

The record of Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York seeking to reverse an order by Superintendent McNall cancelling its license to do business in a state has been found in the United States Court of Appeals at St Louis. A decision will take time, with likely months or years before a ruling.

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Depew Declines Post in Republican Club

Chauncey M Depew elected president of the Republican Club says the title was created without authority and claims he cannot assume or revert the position. The statement, made in New York on November 7, leaves the leadership question unresolved.

Depew New York Chauncey M. Depew Republican Elub

The Czar Rebuilds Caney Relief Praised by Russia

Vienna Nov 1 The Greek beacon of Caney Ie Ofrete has been noticed by The Russian cbr Ubet Utes omar pm. He plans to rebuild at his own temple butted Christian quarter of Canakai to bolster the orthodox Greek effort. His majesty has granted a sum for relief of the poor at Canai.

Canea Vienna Caney Omar Christan Canakai Cana

Strong Man Irving Warns Against Coffee in Late Interview

Irving and athletic trainers urge avoiding coffee due to heart and breathing risks. The Circles favor Pos tum Cereal Coffee as the typical beverage, underscoring a common warning about stimulant caffeine effects on heart health.

Kansas Nebraska clash may settle gridiron supremacy

Reported talks in Kansas City about a December 4 Kansas vs Nebraska game with Nebraska offering 4000 guarantee and Kansas proposing 3500 plus receipts to Nebraska. private stakes and telegraphed offers discussed as managers seek terms.

Kansas City Navy Nebraska Kaises University of Nebraska W. HH Oury Mckionle A Lawrence Lawrence Kas Kansan University Nebraska University Kan Omaha Gary Iansnstem Nelmiski Kans City

Washburn to meet Manhattan at Athletic Park on Saturday

Washburn college football faces Manhattan Agricultural College next Saturday at Athletic Park. Previous week Washburn beat Manhattan 4 to 0 though Washburn’s line has weakened with multiple substitutions.

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Salisbury speaks on governance in London meeting

In Salisbury, a London governance debate was opened by Premier Salisbury at Albner hall with Lord Blein praised for his wartime conduct. He warned of domestic and foreign tensions, denied government concessions to France on Stum Panis or Madagascar, and urged cooperation with municipal bodies to solve London’s governance question.

New York Lord Salisbury Valenists Salisbury London Albner Hall Irl Casein Ireland Widoh Sanisbury Harnewest Enille Blein Vies Roy Lord Salterbury France Stum Panis Madagascar

Global Crops Report Reveals Mixed 1899 Wheat Outlook

The monthly foreign crop review notes deficits in European wheat and a poor Russia harvest. It reports Russia's exports after harvest, some European declines, and UK and Italian wheat estimates, with Argentina drought easing and India sowing affected by favorable conditions. It highlights varying crop prospects across regions and hemispheres.

Washington Agricultural Department Ruskin Odessa Russia Sademspya Thas Tiewin Jane Husnia Prince Austria United Kingdom Avidusnels Bulurno Turkey Argentina Aime India Europe

Argentina wheat exports seen after harvest total to rise

A Buenos Ayres dispatch to the Herald reports Argentina’s coming wheat crops estimated at 11 million tons. After deducting home consumption, about one million tons remain for export. The maize crop may be short without December rains.

New York the Herald Buenos Ayres Argentina

General order urges grave reports for G A R sailors buried in potters fields

Department Commander Theo Botkin calls for posts to appoint committees to investigate and report every soldier and sailor buried in county potters fields in Kansas. The effort aims to locate forgotten graves, ensure decent flags and proper memorials, and prevent any grave from remaining unmarked on Memorial Day.

Theo, Botkin FT. Pugh Potters Aeids Peat Potters Fields Buck Kansas

Notice to Merchants Invoices Not Responsible

Merchant notice declares no responsibility for goods or claims against the seller Mrs. B. FL BB, Golden. The terse statement reflects a liability disclaimer likely tied to trade or delivery of goods with potential disputes or credit terms.

Merchents

City Works Bill Faces Duty on Witness Fees in Council

City council debates a proposed ordinance to curb witness fee purchases by licensing or banning fee buyers. The measure targets reducing unclaimed fees and alleged abuse, with plans for an immediate discussion at the next meeting. Local officials note past waste and possible effects on criminal cases and taxpayers.

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Warmest October on Record Warns of Frost and Wheat Yield

Official weather bureau notes an unusually warm October with temperatures near 5 degrees above normal in many areas. Frosts were late, with a damaging scare across several counties as crops were secured, and precipitation favored northern and western districts for wheat.

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Pension Decisions Hit Record Four Hundred in One Day

Assistant Secretary Lavie of the Interior reported a department record with four hundred pension case decisions handed down yesterday. The item mentions a Thanksgiving Day football game between the University of Missouri and the University of Kansas at Kansas City and notes ticket sales for S2.00 on November 26. An apparent stray line references a tailors and a growth remedy, with a garbled name Oler Ekberg.

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The American Doctors Practice in Topeka

A repeated notice praises doctors who have stayed in the city over six months and claim high success in curing many illnesses. They advertise at 114 West Sixth Street and say they only take payment if they can provide real value, inviting all afflicted to seek treatment this winter or longer if needed.

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