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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1897

Page

2

Van Wyck Snubbed At Chamber Dinner In New York

The 129th annual New York Chamber of Commerce dinner honored Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage as guest of honor with Alex H. Orr presiding. Notable attendees included Governor Black and Mayor Williams, while Van Wyck was not invited.

New York New York Chamber of Commerce Desmouules Pittharsade Forty-fourth Street Secretary of the Treasury Lymen J. Gage Alex Ene Gaxe Armine Murrow Phaniseer Frank & Bilick New Yor Ran Aies Ameria

Passenger party and dogs rescued near Bad Lands

A trio of travelers from Butte and their eight dogs faced life threatening thirst in the Bad Lands of eastern Montana while en route from Branidy to Wendike. A cowboy aided the party and saved the team after they battled exhaustion and a stampede scare, with the group noting a close call near the Bad Lands.

Burin Mont Branidy Swith Nis

J P Morgans Manager Dies in England of Heart Failure

Walter Burns longtime head of J P Morgan London office dies suddenly from heart failure near Bath England. Born in America, he led Morgan's London house since 1880 and was related by marriage to Morgan. His passing follows illness, with details of his travel from Liverpool and health decline noted. The report also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised by a local Johnson Brothers firm for treating a child’s croup.

Walter Burns Eogland Teindis Bay JP Morgan A CO Fat Burne Burney London Moteun Murton, Bits & Oe Morgan Murra Livarpool J. A Johnson Lyon Center Johnson Chamberisin Mein Johnson Brox Ting

Durrant’s Confession Tied to Lamont Murder

A San Francisco report cites a Meridan Texas prisoner Blanther Forbes confessing, from jail, to killing Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams. The letter to attorney Durant and Ward, with handwriting corroboration, is reviewed amid doubts San Francisco authorities express about its credibility.

Blanche Lamont Houston Twwx Morgan Tex Joseph E. Blanther Forbes Meridan Blenther Bmrs Layigfeldt Ban Francisco Bluntier Uleo Pitts Tanther Iredell Blanther Cone Fremont Durant & Ward Pitta Uae Mar Ann California Californina Aine Lamont Moran Mr. Bittd Mrs Larefeldt Ales Bunche Lamont Minnie Wittuma Duse Mrr Wotnick Blanther Forbes Fandvls Blusther Kophort Cuahler Rudusl Piret National Bank of Merhian Favorebly Wolke Aurora Dilan & Ward San Francisco San Prundero Cal Porbes Meriden Emmanuel Church Ban Quen Tin Durrant Fianthor Thir Ettant

Lindsay's Way Out to Repeal Law for Greenbacks

Senator Lindsay of Kentucky proposes repeal of the greenback law as a path to currency reform amid talks on Treasury revenue needs. He says Republicans must unite to achieve reform, noting potential difficulty without broader party agreement and warning that revenue shortfalls could complicate actions.

Washington Senator Lindsay of Kotucky Senate Whit Potley

To Fight Standard Oil in the Far East

Mannheim Pure Oil plans to buy an island in the Rhine or fthine to build gigantic tanks and create an exclusive patronage pact. At a Mannheim and South German deniers meeting the move was approved to support Mannheim Pure Oil over Standard Oil.

Standard Oil Paylin Mannheim Ure Oil Company Standard Ol Company Fthine Mannheim Mannheim Pure Oil Company

Daily California excursions by Santa Fe House trains

Advertises daily year round trips to California with luxurious Pullman palace sleepers or Puillman tourist sleepers. Encourages applications to AT&S FP Ry for literature and service details. Mentions Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers and a laundry service offering free mending and button sewing.

California Santa Fe House Puillman At&s FP Ry Buckingham

Marlborough Jewels Stolen From Duchess at Paddington

London police circulated a full description of Vanderbilt jewels stolen from the Duchess of Marlborough’s maid Saturday at Paddington Station en route to Oxford. Detectives and railway private agents pursue leads as jewels, including a grandmother’s diamond brooch, surface in London pawn shops. a large reward is offered for return.

London Duchess of Marlborough Paddington Station Talie & Train Oxford Vanderbilt Paddington Scotland Yard Front Paddington Green Teed Saunders Seothan Yard Londem New York Gaturdas Menheim Tt Bk Piccadilly Ae Spencer Trouse Durchess Marlborough Mivat

Cure for Bilious Colic from Chambertin Remedy

A customer in Fairhaven reports relief from bilious colic after using Chambertin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and recommends it to others. Also notes Santa Fe Thanksgiving train service times and a 2.00 round trip fare sale from November 18 to 26.

Colle Chambertin Mery F. Butler Fairhaven Funn Diiesiata Santa Fe Kesseae City Kansas City

American Citizen Dragged to Court in Colombia Tale

New York November 24. Geo Shiffer a Buffalo North Carolina resident and former Pumares mining superintendent at Honda Colombia recounts a nighttime arrest by armed guards for failing to file a certificate. He says he was dragged to the Victoria court house 25 miles away tied with a rope and subjected to taunts and mistreatment. He filed suit for damages against the Colombian government.

New York Geo EB. Shiffer Adirondack Port Simon Washington Shifter Bufful N. C Puma Aces Company Honda Unite Shifter Eay Shiffer United States Hogata

Republicans Win in Sixth District Special Election

Chicago reports the Sixth congressional district special election to replace the deceased Edward B D Works. Henry B Montell, Republican, defeats Democrat Vincent Perkins by a large margin with 84 votes for Montell, 16 for Perkins, while Lundgren Taplin and David Prohibithanter receive minor totals. In another district contest, Cooke, Republican, defeats Democrat Martin with a total vote around 25,700 to 24,144.

Chicago Yeverlay Edward BD. Works Henry Montell Vincent Perkins Petitor Hoot Lundgren Taplin David Prohibithanter Martin Lemocrat Cooke Mavrein

New Rapid Fire Pistol Reported In US Testing

A new MannCher rapid firing pistol, using smokeless powder, is being tested by foreign governments after arriving in Washington. It features a one piece firing barrel to avoid common flaws, weighs about 11/2 pounds, ejects shells automatically, and can be reloaded quickly. A detachable stock allows rifle use.

New York Peeram Washington

Rockefeller gift of parkland denied by Cleveland official

New York reports from Cleveland that John D Rockefeller would donate land near Forest Hill to Cleveland for a park. The claim is denied by Ruckfelier, with years of similar denials noted. The flood of misreports includes mix of unrelated ads and health remedies.

Rockefeller Cleveland Forest Hill New York Ohio John Ruck Felier Lake View Cemetery Sorfeld Ballard Gio and Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Miller's Pharmacy Sixth and Topeka Avenue

Bynum's Wargry Promotes Renewed Democratic Efforts

National Democratic Committee chairman W D Bynum issues a broad statement citing recent losses for silver candidates in Ohio Maryland and Kentucky and urging renewed discipline. He argues sound money gains were hurt by cross-ticket voting and calls for unity to preserve party principles amid critical elections. J Waldo Kirk case delayed due to Mandelbaum's poor condition after a November shooting at a New York hotel.

New York W. D. Bynum Democratic National Committee National Democratic Committee National Democracy National Democratic Party Ohio Maryland United States Kentucky Massachusetts Nebraska South Dakota National Democratic Organization Ite Daester We Natiitu Democracy and Amch J. Waldo Kirk Richard Mandelbaum Ehisetty Mandelbaum

Historic Round Trip Fare via Banta Route Offered

A single trip fare plus $2.00 covers round trip tickets via the Banta Route to principal points in Arkansia Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas with December 7 1897 purchase and liberal stop over privileges. Also advertisements tout Batlard's Snow Linkent as a universal pain and inflammation cure. Geo W Stanafeld and Miller's Pharmacy offer bottles with guaranteed price. Olof Ekberg a tailor lists address at 723 Kansas Avenue.

Banta Pe Arkansia Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Batlard Geo. W. Stanafeld Kansis Avenue Miller's Pharmacy Sixth Topeka Olof Ekberg Merchant Tailor Kansas Avenue

Heart disease link to digestion in American life

The article argues heart trouble rises with stress and poor digestion among Americans. It asserts most heart issues are not organic and cites gas and fermentation from half-digested food as causes. It recommends Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals and notes a free little book from Stuart Co. in Marshall.

Stuart Co Marshall

Croker Jr at Brown Aims High On Field And Study

Richard W. Croker Jr son of Tammany leader attends Brown University where he is known as a strong football back and capable student. He stands about six seven and maintains punctual study habits while staying in touch with his mother in New York, showing semipel filial devotion.

Et Brown Brown University Richard W. Croker Tammany Richey Frank Ia Croker Brown Richard Croker Richard New York

Uncle Sam at Omaha to Build Impressive $200000 Exposition Edifice

The United States government plans a grand three section building for its exhibit at the Transmissimipp Exposition in Omaha. The main structure fronts the lake, rises to a 178 foot dome, and features Liberty Enlightening the World as its statue, illuminated at night. Architect Charles E. Kempner directed the design with colonnades, domes, and extensive floor space roughly 60 000 square feet for exhibits.

Ghoss Uncle Sami Enoki Towin Charles E. Kempner

Teachers Open House Sparks Parental Calls in Seymour

Public school teachers in Seymour hosted an open house on a recent Saturday from 4 to 4 30 PM, inviting parents to discuss grievances or suggestions. Each teacher connected with parents, totaling 216 calls across all rooms, the largest in any room reaching 48.

Seymour, Ltd

Minister Sued for Grocers Bill in New York

A New York minister faced suit to recover 462.89 owed on a grocery bill unpaid amid a wobbling income. The case details the minister’s limited assets, monthly earnings, and church contributions, with remarks on his property and wife’s lack of real estate.

New York Tethoon Dobry Ova Plasene Kou Erle Sears Sugramine Nj Church Extension Society Presbyterian Church East Harlem Witt Childicen Minnesota

Holiday Watch Sale And Football Game Plans

A holiday watch sale offers deposits and limited reservations with watches available for gift giving. The University of Missouri and University of Kansas football game is planned for Kansas City on November 28 with ticketing details and travel times listed.

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