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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1897

Page

4

State Journal Terms Of Subscription For Topeka Readers

Subscription terms for the State Journal outline carrier delivery at 10 cents per week to Topeka and surrounding Kane county towns, with mail rates and yearly options. Offices listed at State Journal Building and Kansas Avenue with contact numbers for the advertising department and newspaper association affiliations.

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Weather Indication Whallington Noe Por Kanan

Weather note mentions Purdy Gooéy and a winner tonight and Wednesday. Reads like a fragment with odd spellings but implies upcoming conditions and a forecast through midweek. No clear locations or dates beyond Wednesday and a general forecast vibe.

Whallington Tornlog Vacabio

There Are Others and the Currency Question Debate

The article surveys shifts in currency policy and religious history, noting figures like Constantine and Protestant reforms. It discusses political shifts in England, Gladstone era debates, and how leaders such as Robert Peel and McKinley reevaluated monetary policy, including the silver purchase and tariff reforms, amid evolving party stances.

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Bravery and Tenacity in Slavery Debate and Change

Fragmentary remarks recounting shifts in views on slavery and religious dogma. Mentions Artemahud, Prion, Darwin, Huxley, Spencer, Clergymen, and calls for newspapers to freely revise stance after re studying subjects.

Artemahud Ion Vet Chatke

Noted Figures and Events in a Dated Newspaper Sketch

A fragmentary sketch surveys various figures from politics, sports, and industry. It mentions John Hywinron later editor at a New York paper, Richant & Croker Jr a Brown football student, and William F. Sands nearing a secretary role in Seoul. It cites officers, scholars, jockey Ted Slone, and others with scattered biographical notes and civic links.

Richant & Croker, Jr Tammany Hall Brown University William F. Sands Seoul Cores Sands Navy Sunde Meade Abraham

Atchison Anecdotes On Town Life And Morals

A Misty collection from the Atchison scene mentions a woman with a cow named Sally, a minister’s baby, and local views on labor and marriage. It notes a bride’s quiet wedding, a schoolteacher’s lesson on the Stamp Act, and thrifty neighbors helping a widow mourn with multiple black dresses and hats, all showing small town wit and hardship.

Atchison

Neighboring residents aid grieving woman after house cleanup

Neighbors found a woman in distress and helped by cleaning her house from top to bottom while she tended to finishing touches on sewing projects. Their support highlighted communal response amid loss.

White House Receptions Schedule for 1805 Season

The official programme for White House receptions outlines the season’s array of events from January 1 to February 14 1805. It lists diplomatic judicial congressional cabinet and public receptions with times and dates and notes cards invite only policy to limit crowds and ensure selective access for official life participants.

Washington White House McKinley Supreme Court Fife Dannery

PENCILS IN SCHOOLS DISEASE LINK REVEALED

Sanitary official Clark reports a diphtheria rise among city pupils linked to shared pencils and pen holders issued by teachers. Daily redistribution spreads contamination. experiments propose boiling or treating pencils to kill germs.

Tadianapolis Crty Clark

Bryan States His Position to Chicago Followers

A letter from William Jennings Bryan to H. H. Hardinge was read at the Slagle club meeting in Orpheus Hall Schiller Theater building Chicago Nov. 21. Bryan says he has not advocated the single tax clause and is focusing on money forms before the people, noting questions must be settled before the single tax is reached.

Bryan Chicago WW. J. Bryan H. H. Hardinge Orpheus Ball Schiller Theater

Youthful incendiary: 12 year old jailed in Indiana

In Wabash Indiana on November 22 a 12 year old boy Tommy Breson was jailed for arson attempts. He aimed to set fire to the township trustee’s residence and had previously threatened to burn various buildings, causing local alarm and leading to his confinement.

Wabash Ind Tommy Breson Keseluwko Vilwike Sidney Varios

Cure Bilious Colic with Chamberlain Remedy

A reader testifies after weeks of distress that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured bilious colic. The note mentions recommendations to others and early use at first symptoms. Sold by druggists. A separate clipping notes Cheater Cat­tup released from the penitentiary after 18 months, delaying his release to Friday. He stayed to honor his word. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises at 112 and 114 West 8th for cleaning services.

Chamberlain F. Butler Fairhaven Conn

Football favored by president on intercollegiate play ban

Hartant president Eliot addresses the intercollegiate football ban arguing grounds for prohibition are weak and that only strong players should play. He cites injuries in football but notes similar accidents in boxing, rowing, sailing, and other sports, and questions why football would be singled out.

Boxton Nov Eliot Hartant Msslzwarmie Cyorsia Georgia University University of Virginia Georgia

Professional diver crashes from bridge into river

Off Eads Bridge Lou Ov, 2 Paul J Tuston, a professional diver, rode a river and plunged 129 feet. Accompanied by manager Garen and two others they fixed a springboard. Taston was rescued, arrested on shore, and bailed out by Garen.

Lou Ov Paul J. Tuston Bede Bridge Garen Hayiin Ukeatur Uy Ta Pation Taston Chestut Street

Meat Supply Shifts in Western Markets Amid Feeding Peak

Fort Worth dispatch notes rising meat demand in the corn belt states with 3 per cent more cattle and 2 per cent more sheep fed this season. Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and Colorado drive stocks as Nebraska takes most Texas cattle. A Denver panel will read statistics on meat supply and demand across major markets including San Francisco, Portland, Chicago and St Louis.

Fort Worth Tex James L. Harrie Chicago Usilut Kansan Nebraska Missouri Colorado Hays Entile Corn Belt Bwitt & Co Fort Collins Col Dulas Kansas Town Texas Ford Northwestern Lee Denver United States San Francisco Portland St Louis

Millionaire Allerton to Leave Chicago for Geneva Home

Chicago financier and public figure announces plan to move to Geneva as tax and Cook County disputes spur departure. Details mention property tax issues, transfer of Allerton’s business interests, and redeployment of holdings to Lake Geneva.

Chicago Allerton Packer Chitcago Geneva Wie Atresia Cok Cook County Lake Genova

Electrocution Prison Proposal For State Capital Punishments

Albany reports superintendent Lathrop urges a central state prison to house all executions. He argues reformatories are unsuitable for executions and that dispersing electrocutions into three prisons unsettles inmates. He cites prior proposals from 289s and calls for legislative appropriation. We also note a stray laundry advertisement about free button sewing.

Albany Lathrop Pritons Tatitop Belak Person Lathropwala Reformatory Priewne Pris

T E Bowman Memorial Dedication At Central Congregational

Ceremony at Central Congregational church marks the dedication of the T E Bowman Memorial chapel to the Topeka Kindergarten association. Mrs Bowman presents the deed and urges a service oriented memorial. Trustees chair Whiting notes the aim to serve God and humanity. Reverend Sheldon and others lead prayers as Washburn and Congregational leaders attend.

Central Congregational Church T. E. Bowman Mass Church Memorial T. & Bowman Central Congregational Shurch Topeka Kindergarten Association Bowman Whiting Christ Kingdom of Heaven G. H. Merriam Chas. M. Sheldon Herrick Washburn College Hinkeriey Miret

Independent theater opens with Ibsen play in New York

The Independent theater in New York debuted with Henrik Ibsen’s John Gabriel Borkman at Hoyts, hailed as a step forward for serious drama. Critics praised the production’s firm character drawing and its unflinching study of selfishness, noting it may not entertain all audiences but delivers a sharp, thought provoking portrayal.

Independent Playhouses New York Isben Independent Theater Hoyts Tichyen John Gubriel Borkman America Iiea Trical Firet Ibsen Tle Johm Gabriel Borkmat Loven Thyre Metropolitan Theatricals

Railroad plans over Chilkoot Pass to Dyea proposed

San Francisco interest and New York backers push a Dyea to Chilkoot route with initial rail gauge at Dyea mouth and a subsequent aerial tramway over the pass. Slaty labor at daily wages, tramway to be shipped via Seattle and ready by January next year. Projected capacity two passengers and one ton of freight daily. 75,000 travelers expected to reach Klondike by Dyea next spring.

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Theosophists Seek Life Sentence for Durrant

In San Francisco followers of Theosophy push a petition to Governor Bludd to stay Durrant's execution and commute the death sentence to life in prison. Dr. ome Anderson, head of the San Prin cisco Thenwoshion society, prepared the petition which already has several signatures.

Ban Freancisco San Frencisco Durrant Bludd Drr Ome Anderson San Princisco Thenwoshion Society

Missouri and Kansas Grid Clash in Kansas City Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day football game between the University of Missouri and the University of Kansas set for Kansas City on November 23. Santa Fe offers train travel with round trip tickets for $2 on November 24 and 25, valid through November 26. Departures include Topeka at 7:30 a.m. and Kansas City at 0:20 p.m. Santa Fe service enables attendance with early morning 7:20 a.m. departure from Topeka and 9:20 p.m. return from Kansas City. Additional trains available.

University of Missouri University of Kansas Kansas City Santa Fe Septe Fe

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