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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1897

Page

2

Sherman to do. Will be succeeded by his first assistant

Washington dispatch reports changes in President McKinley’s cabinet soon. Attorney General McKenna is expected to be named to the Supreme Court. Secretary Sherwin to retire. The postmaster generalship may go to Col. Gary, with opposition from some Republicans. McKenna’s confirmation faces Senate resistance. the American Protective Association allies back his candidacy, arguing papal ties should not block justice.

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Grain Horehound Syrups Promoted for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement urges use of Grain Horehound Syrups as the best remedy for consumption coughs colds and chest troubles. It markets a grain preparation priced at 25 cents per bottle and 25 and 50 cent packages, claiming benefits for stomach comfort and children, with guaranteed quality from Geo W Stensfeld and Miller's Pharmacy at Sixth and Topeka avenues.

Coften Geo. W. Stensfeld Kanfan Avenue Miller’s Pharmacy Sixth Topeka Avenues

Missouri Kanss game scheduled in Kansas City

Thanksgiving Day football event between the University of Missouri and the University of Kansas set for Kansas City with ticket sales announced at two dollars. Details on dates times appear garbled but indicate November events and a Kansas City venue.

University of Missouri University of Kansas Kansas City Fante Fe Nls Petit Silh Ufo Ocori Sterling Remedy Co New York

Tammany's Tiger Presented to Colonel Rappert

New York November 2 The tiger presented to Tammany Fall by ex mayor Patrick of New Orleans has been given to Colonel Rappert the Rhinebeck brewer in acknowledgment of services to the party. The animal will be housed on his farm and a cage built for display. Barnum and Bailey manager Mr Alien offered up to $100 for the tiger but Ex Mayor Hugh J Grant directed him to John D Sheehan the Tammany Hall executive committee chair.

Rappert York Tammany Fall Pitspatrick New Orleans Tammany Hall Rhinebeck Europe Alien Hugh J. Grant Uger Fourteenth Street Sumucles

Insecure Foundations Reckon Chicago Skyscrapers at Risk

General William Boyymin warned Chicago architects that many big buildings rest on unstable clay. He cited the old post office and the Freight or Trade Building as sinking steadily. He urged pile foundations driven to blue clay for safety and cost efficiency, noting the Me dinah and other projects benefited from such methods.

Chicago Higo William Boyymin Chicaco Reg Pery Smith Jackscrewa Sait Mali Aterpletforn Foundation of Ples Ple Ely Medinah Orm Postession

Charity scheme tied to Castellane fortune in Paris

Paris reports detail a 1,000,000 franc gift pledged by the Countess Boni de Castellane for a permanent charity building on Rue Pierre Charron to host annual entertainments. The purchase of land, expenses, and a grand plan echo recent Parisian charity concerns and the Castellane public image amid mounting expenditures.

Paris Boni d+ Castellane Pierre Charron Bagaar Sim Uhe Baguar Hue Jean Gougon Baron Maclean Frances Avenue du Bois de Boulogne Reravkabie Chamber of Dupu France Gee Gould Puro Versailles

Bleeding Woman From Rare Hemorrhagic Disease

Miss Riley of St Louis suffers a severe hemorrhagic ailment described as a rare form of hemophilia. Doctors report repeated bleeding from gums, eyes, skin, and mucous membranes, with efforts to control flow lasting hours. Despite pallor and weakness, physicians remain hopeful for recovery. The article notes hereditary tendency and discusses general causes and treatments.

St. Louis Mary E. Riley Mine Riley Powell Taylor Dave

Fumigation planned for St Louis jail Sunday

The jail will be thoroughly fumigated early Sunday morning using 69 barrels of sulphur, three barrels of carbolic weld and one barrel of alcohol. Chief Sanitary Inspector Francis will oversee the operation with 60 officers providing guard and transfer of prisoners. The process aims to purge vermin and germs and the jail is to be fully closed during work.

St. Louis Francis Jell Huebler

Chilkoot A Death Trap On Klondike Trail

Chicago reports from Sheep Camp on the Chilkoot trail warn that twenty prospectors have perished in recent weeks as heavy storms strand men en route to the Klondike. The author notes repeated danger tales at every stop and urges avoiding the journey.

Pasa Chicago San Francisco George Pope Etyes Klondike

First Chicago recital lecture on Mr Isc Isaac's origin story

F Marion Crawford opened the Chicago recital lecture course at Central Music Hall last week with confidences about The Original Mr Isaacs. It marked his first public talk on the topic and attracted a distinctly interested audience. The author described the tale’s hero, a Persian named Jacobs encountered in Simla, noting Isaacs was not as handsome as described.

F. Marion Crawford Chicago Central Music Hall Islave Deenford Jacobs Simin Isaacs

Two sea serpents sighted near Greenport by local clerk

New York November 22. C E Stanton a Wrage clerk at Greenport Long Island reported sighting two sea serpents while fishing near the village. The larger head four feet across with whiskers and lathering tail, green scales about forty feet long, followed by a second serpent in pursuit. The creatures moved with side to side head motions causing a splashing surge as Stanton fled ashore.

Greenport L. L New York C. E. Stanton Wrage L. 7 Mr. Stanton Galt

Lincoln Welcomes Mrs Lease in Woman Rule Town

New Jersey mayor Silas D. Drake hosts Mary Elizabeth Lease in Lincoln for a civic visit marked by a town meeting speech. Officials arrange tours, discuss street improvements, and offer housing prospects as Mrs Lease expresses admiration for Lincoln and its progressive spirit.

New York Silas D. Drake Lincoln N. J Mary Elizabeth Lease Emmet Egre Charles HH. Lease Histralia Atsel Leaity Ayor Miss BE Drake Toincoln Lease Drake Avenue Spain Pilin Olivia Hazard Miss Weel Miss Ege Mayor Drake Electric Light Company Mayer Drake Mise Moore

Beaton’s reform plan explained in Gage letter

Boston November 2 The Journal reports on Secretary Gage’s reply to Beaton’s questions about reform proposals for government bonds as currency security and circulating notes The exchange discusses limits on interest bearing loans a government guarantee for payments and investment of guarantee funds The letter asserts rapid issuance of bonds and cautious use of reserve funds to avoid contraction and maintain public confidence

Mors Boston Journal Beaton Soars Bec Retary Secretary of the Treasury 1 Tv Danio Gage Morey Iecal

Queer Murder Defense in Gas Induced Temporary Aberration

Frank Novak and his lawyers advance a gas induced temporary aberration as a defense in the murder of Howard Murray on February 2. They claim Novak was awakened by a blast at his store, overwhelmed by gases, and not responsible for the fatal shooting or injuries. They argue Murray was killed by accidental gas effects, not Novak, and that the blood clot and skull fracture occurred before death, supporting innocence.

Vinton Nev Frank Novak Howard Murray Tony Novak Lle Murry Etrick Noval

Big Enamel Ware Plant Formed in St Louis Area

A major capitalization merger centers at St Louis to unite Niedringhaus enameled ware interests and Granite City Steel under one holding. The new corporation aims to consolidate manufacture across two New York plants, three Chicago plants, and one each in Milwaukee, Baltimore, Boston, and Philadelphia, with about 25 million in capital and FG Niedringhaus as president.

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Politician in Trouble Charged With Murder in Jacksonville

John R Brett Florida politician and former Republican convention host is jailed in Jacksonville on murder charges. He is accused of shooting Obadiah Adarhn, pastor of St James A B Church in Brooklyn suburb. The incident occurred last evening, with Scott and Adiane also named in the report.

Jacksonville Pia John Rbrett Lader Florida St Louie Hee Obadiah Adarhn St. James Brooklyn Scott End Adiane Adame Jeg Ife Scott Wee

Prof See's Discoveries At Flagstaff In Plan To Publish

Astronomers from Wingistalt Albuquerque and Boston prepare to share recent Flagstaff observations and remarkable discoveries. Prof Th J F Ses and Mr SE Moothroy travel with valuable records to consult with McLawell and publish Dunet in New York. Atmosphere at Flagstaff praised as ideal for ongoing work and planned public release awaits publication.

Flagstaff Albuquerous G. M Nav Th J F. Ses Lowel Obwervatory Wingistalt Arna Liwell Albuquerque Boston SE. Moothroy Bevton

Platt backing speaker picks in New York Assembly

Senator Platt appears to have rallied Republican members to back a speaker and officers in the New York State Assembly. At party headquarters, several Kings County electees were said to owe their victory to Citizens' union endorsements. Text also includes miscellaneous notices and ads on remedies.

New York Platt Urair Edward Brennan

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