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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1897

Page

4

State Journal Twenty-Fourth Bar Official City Paper

The State Journal, official city paper, provides subscription terms, daily edition delivery for 10 cents, four weeks to any part of Topeka or surrounding towns, with the newspaper offices at Kansas Avenue. Telephones listed for the office, reporter room, and general inquiries.

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Weather Indications for Kansas and West Areas

Weather bulletin notes generally fair and colder conditions for Kansas with Thursday turning fair and not as cold to the west. Variable winds.

Culcass Kansas

Nicaragua Canal plans face funding pressures amid U S support debate

The Nicaragua canal is projected to advance with government stockholding and bond guarantees under consideration. Proponents argue for national ownership while opponents compare to the Pacific railroad plan, as Congress requires annual financial reports from the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua detailing subscriptions, expenditures, and mortgage obligations.

Nicaragua Oil Pacific Railroad United States Congress Maritime Canal Company of Nica- | Tagua Pacific Interor Dial Company Ube Maritime Canal Company Nicaraguan Mmortiekee Hovis Nicarane Canal Construction Company Aavatcrs Mattine Canal Company Hue Trombury Itu Capital Oeas

Centre America property lands and railways act

The record describes structures railways steamboats telephones telegraphones dredges locomotives cars machinery stores machine shops and supplies to be included in Centre America land between the lake and the Pacific, purchased from Nicaragua under a concession and for the role of the clast.

Centre America Betwen the Like Pacific Government of Nicaragua Clast

Comic gabble and quotes wrap local notes blast

A miscellaneous, disorderly column from the Atchison Globe includes stray musings on thieves, heaven, providence, fashion, ministers, and famous figures. It mentions Rev Henry W. Pritchard, French academy candidate Alphonse Auger, Spurgeon, Zola, the Duchess of Beaufort, and Octavius Catto memorial plans in Philadelphia.

Alphonse Auger Duke of Aumale

Stabbed to Death in Hallway Fight at Mulberry Street Tenement

Nov 2 in New York a Polish cleaner Lorenko Gallitvite was stabbed to death by fellow countryman Cesare during a hallway altercation at a tenement on 9 Mulberry Street. Cesare fled and had not been captured by 4 am.

New York Lorenko Gallitvite Tallin Bhroen Samed Dominion Cesare Mulberry Street

Sixty Hours to California by Santa Fe Dream Route

The description touts a fast daily service via Santa Fe with Pullman palace and tourist sleepers and free Chil cure. It markets quickest time shortest distance and greatest comfort across the journey to California, emphasizing speed and refined travel options.

California Dally Santa Fe Pullman Palace

Crusade Against Certain Medicines Begun

May contain poisons and a crusade against proprietary medicines is launched in Toledo. Seven suits filed in Justice Cooper's court, based on affidavits by Drug Inspector Fred Herbst, accuse Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ayers Cherry Proprietary morphine depictions and other products of containing cocaine and chloral hydrate. Authorities plan to continue actions, expecting as many as 15 to 20 more suits, aiming to have the drugs masked as poisons.

Sohmabue Binckturn Toledo Fistice Cooper's Walter L. Brown Fond Department Fred Herbst Ag- How Birney Wheeler Blackburn Medicien

Collision at a Council Bluffs freight and Wabash train

A collision occurred near the Union depot between a Wabash express from Omaha and a Burlington freight linked to the Burlington yards in Council Bluffs. The crash caused an hour delay for the Wabash train as both trains interfered on the main track.

Council Bluffs Kansas City Unies Council Blatt Pifin Street Cible Bridge Conseil Britts Burlington

Spiders Bite Suit Filed Over Europe Trip Injury

Karis Ayer of Rome Georgia sues United States Camulte company for 2255 damages alleging a spider bite during a Europe bound journey from Mere to Portsmouth. The accident occurred June 2 and is denied by the policy terms, with local counsel to argue the case on the defense.

Karis Ayer Rome Atlante Mies Marie Axor Womlal Home United States Camulte Company New York Ahe Europe Simmane Mere Portsmouth Ste Damiyun

Sleep In Oven Sparks Fatal Rescue At Iron Plant

In Trenton New Jersey Patrick Convery aged about 40 was found in a furnace shaft after seeking a sleeping spot in a disused building of the New Jersey Street and Iron Company. A night watchman woke him as flames started in the furnace, and Convery was rescued but injured. He is expected to recover. In Arkansas Miss Sudinee, 18, reportedly died by suicide in Mera after learning of a lover's betrayal.

Trenton N. J Patrick Con Nory St. Kahnee Hospital Corvecy New Jersey Strel and Iron Company Wtul Tim Muncunolous

Standard Oil Change Fraud Claim Linked to Prosecution Avoidance

New York November 22 The Wall Street Journal reports talks of forming a new company to acquire all assets and franchises of Standard Oil. The plan would issue Nye shares with a 12 percent cash dividend, while the Ohio Supreme Court pressures completion of an equitable arrangement or the firm’s closure.

New York The Wall Street Journal Standard of Oastinentes Supreme Court of State of Ohio Doumpany Effe Co

Canadian Pacific Directors Plan Vast Northwest Projects

The Herald reports leading Canadian Pacific directors backed by English capital and government funds plan extensive mining operations and transportation ventures in British Columbia and Alaska. Prominent figures including Van Horne Mount Stephen and other executives may lead the project with English and American investors such as John W Meckay and the Rothschilds noted as interested.

New York the Herald Canadian Pacific Railway Enelieh Aml Mberal Richbe Ecup Varios British Columbia Alaska Great Northwest Pres- Went van Horne Dorf Mount Stephen Jtiential Comutlan Pacific John W. Meckay Rothschild

Dog Muzzle in Politics Stirring Britain’s Debate

London reports that a dog muzzle issue has become a major political topic in Britain. The debate centers on how dog owners must muzzle hounds under new rules now two years in effect. Ministers cite statistics while critics question impact on public order and policy.

London Great Britain Satisturs Albert Inill Willer the Times Long

Indians Abandoned as Soldiers and Coal Inquiry

The government will stop attempts to recruit Indians as soldiers after a failed program begun in 1891 with 107 enlisted or reenlisted. Indians will now serve only as scouts. Also, Kansas coal dealers deny sales to nonmembers of a trust, prompting anti trust inquiries. Thanksgiving turkey news notes President McKinley will receive a 27 pound bird from Rhode Island.

Washington Nov Ely Sam McKinley Tormey Westariy Hornes Voz Senu Anthony Rhode Isbin Wits McKintey

New Blondike Steamer Line Planned for Yukon Route

The Oregon & Masku Transportation Company organized in Portland to operate steamers between Portland and Dawson City. It has purchased one steamer and holds an option on a second. River boats will be built for the Yukon.

Portland Ore Oregon & Masku ‘Transportation Company Portlap Dawson City Mb Secand Yukon

Horses Thieves Convicted In El Reno Trial

Bailey and Plumb McCool, accused of stealing horses from Charles Murphy, an Indian stockman, last summer, were convicted at El Reno after a venue change. The pair were long known cowhands across western Oklahoma and the Panhandle.

Bailey Plumb McCool Charles Murphy Kansas el Reno Oklahoma The Panhandie

Memorial appeal for Henry George widow care fund

New York on November 22 the Henry George memorial committee led by Mayor Strous and Seth Low appeals for public subscriptions to support Mrs. Henry George for life. The pledge funds would also establish permanent memorials chosen by the committee.

New York Henry George Strous Seth Low Hin Worligtin Hia Weldon Henry Gtoree George

Plug Tobacco Trust Forming With Major Makers

Washington November 22 A plug tobacco trust is forming uniting Loritards Paul Sarg the Liggetts and most principal U S plug tobacco manufacturers An agreement to pool properties and stock valued at 1 200 000 will issue pro rata to leading companies Smaller factories especially in Kentucky may be appraised and bought by the trust The move aims to cut the cost of plug tobacco manufacture by about 20 percent with representatives in Washington arranging details

Washington, D.C Plug Tobacco Trust Loritards Paul Sarg Liggetts Kentucky Trust Washington

Bayard Named Agent for English Interests in New York

An English syndicate has hired Mr Bayard to be their direct representative in New York for four years at an annual salary of 25 dollars, linking his past roles as Secretary of State Guard under Cleveland and ambassador to England to his new position.

Vaughan Llandak Maxter Harrow School Dlustrioux bin Uncles Aother Chester Minatten Merton Amatur Harrow Erle of Kimberley Fiarrowby Ated Spencacy George Trevelyan Birenon White Ridley Francis Elute Attorney General Kansas Coal Gamblne J. L. Fisher Newton Fisher Bern Combine Fala Aliartes Snelling W. S. Alten Attnmnes Harvey Enanty T le Miatter Washington Sec State Guard Cleveland T England New York City Mir Husard Inteete Intia New York Contraet Hayard Coney Languis Dingley Bnyiff Mt. Bayard Walch

Big Melon Contract Signed in Rocky Ford

Nat Wetzel of Western Poultry and Game company St Louis closes a 400 car melon delivery contract with the Melon Growers Association of Rocky Ford for the 188% season. Sub agent east of the Mississippi river for Rocky Fort output. Estimated value about $100,000, the largest of its kind.

Rocky Ford Nev. S Nat Wetzel Western Poultry and Game Company of St. Louis Melon Groters' Association Mississippi River Rocky Fort

Burlington Introduces New Observation Vestibuled Trains

A handsome set of wide observation vestibuled trains is now out of Burlington shops and available for all classes from Missouri River to St Louis. The Denver Missouri River St Louis Limited mirrors the new El to Chicago, with fireproof features and deluxe compartments. Howard Elliott and J W Wakeley announce the service as first in Missouri, plus a California excursion program via Santa Fe Route. Also notes daily service, testimonials for Chamberlains Cough Remedy, and Santa Fe California Limited schedules with luxurious Pullman cars.

Burlington St. Louis Missouri River Denver Chicago Missouri St. Louia Howard Elliott St Joseph J. W. Wakeley St Louis

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