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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
4
A long dispatch analyzes U S policy on Cuba amid growing calls in Congress and the press. It argues Spain bears responsibility for peace terms and critiques President McKinley’s approach, warning that failed diplomacy harms Cuban autonomy and prolongs conflict.
The fragment seems to critique political aims and media trust, lamenting the lack of legitimate business discussion and subscription advice. It expresses mixed feelings about public figures, social status, and personal judgment, reflecting a skeptical tone toward insider priorities.
Prominent locals Booker T Waesrungeon and Mira Mueinter, titled first lady of the retains, plan to lead demonstrations on emancipation anniversary. Porter, a preacher, arrives with Bin Hon to village. landlady refuses meat, dough helps. Ex-pat mousted wheels away with stock. Mr. Gladstone to winter in Caner as guest of Laint Rendell at 1 Chateau Thores.
A garbled article fragment lists personalities and scenes from early American society. It mentions Hirly's absence with writing materials, a sizeable collection of knives and inkstands, Senator Gorman’s baseball past, President McKinley’s reception of Baltimore Latin School girls, Senator Foraker’s Washington residence, and a praise for Ward Everett Mule tat. The piece touches on public figures, residences, and fleeting social details in a late 19th or early 20th century murky style.
New York reports Professor Brunner of Nebrisks journeying to Arevaline to give an expert judgment on locust activity. He aims to parodethe turder into Pamaciliy with advice from Tetest mull. The trip, expected to last three months, follows plans to visit James' estate at Carenraba to test culture methods with raised locusts. Mr James is an American migrant from New York seeking locust experiments.
Protest plans circulated mainly among city Republicans urging members to write to the Ohio legislature urging against Hawawin's election. A committee was also instructed to seek a suitable candidate to send to Columbus as a protest during the legislative session.
Secretary Gage issues a firm mandate to treasury clerks warning that those earning a stated salary who fail to pay debts incurred for the support of themselves and their families will be removed from office unless satisfactory reasons are shown. The dispatch stresses swift action against delinquent staff.
The notice outlines a travel package titled Sixty Hours to California via Santa Fe with Pallman palace and Turin sleepers, claiming quickest time and comfort. It mentions Miss Sta Leeceue and references to Abe Katheia G A It thearnment, with details on examination of branches at headquarters and a secretary named Thomas Byam.
A Missouri Valley woman reports Hood's Sarsaparilla boosted her strength and health during pregnancy and after, easing stomach distress and constipation. She notes clearer blood, less scrofula, and improved energy, crediting the tonic and Hood's Pills.
Ex governor John P. St. John of Kansas speaks in Denver during a campaign swing, arguing against the gold standard and endorsing free coinage to restore prosperity. He predicts silver supporters will win in key states and accuses the current Congress of being under the influence of moneyed interests. He asserts the only honest revenue is a wealth-based tax and criticizes McKinley’s stance.
Miss Emme Hart is celebrated as the first woman to hold a consular position in US history. The report notes her two week leave granted for Emma Hart to act as consular agent during the interim, with assurances that no salary is attached and total fees collected during the term totaled a specific amount.
The Santa Fe Route California Limited departs Topeka on Sunday and Thursday from Heath, arriving in Los Angeles at a specified time. The train offers Pullman cars, private shower facilities, a smoking lounge, a dining car, and other upscale accommodations. Literature and details available from A. T. & S. F. Ry. agent.
Excitement spreads as a coal vein is discovered at six mile school yard in Auburn township near Topeka. John Baldwin and Harry Green, workers for the Six Mile district board, drilled 32 feet to find soft coal and slate, with locals planning shafts and prospecting across surrounding farms as the mine potential is studied.
The Electrical Review reports a hitch in forming the rubber covered wire combination and expects no resolution before early January. About 20 manufacturing firms are interested in a business worth $5,000,000 to $6,000,000, with the attorney handling negotiations declining comment.
An advertisement extols Mukyon’s Improved famocopathic remedies as a cure for aches pains and chest symptoms. Palace Fister Lyons Kansas proprietor J M Temple claims a patient with arm immobility and head movement limitations was fully cured after one dose. Includes call to buy through a druggist and a Philadelphia medical ad.
Miss Susan B. Anthony addressed the National Woman's Suffrage Association conference at Congregational church in Madison Wis sharing the stage with Carrie Chapman Catt and Mary Gray The afternoon program attracted many men and women and included speeches by Rev W E Simmons and Attorney D C Richmond and papers by Mayhell Park Ellen Rose and Milo B Sharp A parliamentary and general discussion was announced with debate on the basis of the ballot as a key issue.
Dr. G Bockner and Rev. Bemsimin Heer returned to Fresh Dick Sprince Mason county from Lexihetun to inspect mastodon bones and evidence of a juried city recently found there. Gravel strata were extensive and the Bach slab measured. The investigation was halted by local authorities.
A rough transcription notes a potato weighing fifteen pounds near Yates Center in Woodson County. The jumbled text references corn yield and political matters, mentioning Nick Th and a farm four miles south of Yates Center. The legible details center on an unusually large potato and farming activity in the area.
Foreclosure grips 23% Broadway holdings tied to John A Chanler a cousin of John Jacob Astor once married to Amelie Hives and an inmate of Bloomingdale asylum. Equitable Life Assurance holds a 70 000 mortgage with 1 750 yearly interest. attorneys plan Supreme Court appeal while awaiting possible bail.
Announcement of Burlingtons new wide observation vestibuled trains linking Missouri to St Louis. Describes comfortable lighting, partitioned sleepers, and full vestibule design. Credits Howard Elliott and L Wakeley as regional managers promoting the service and folder.
A jumble of patent medicine pitches claims for Mystie Cure for rheumatism and a general 1 to 3 day cure, plus other tonics like One Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets and Chambertain’s Cough Remedy. Ads cite testimonials, fake cure timelines, and price points, urging readers to buy through Swift & Holiday Drug Co and other outlets. Also touts Excursions to California and services via Santa Fe, with various travel options and sleeper cars.
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