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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1897
Page
4
For Kansans the forecast calls for mild tonight and Thursday with early winds. A pale sky and scattered clouds may prevail as a light breeze shifts direction. Temperatures remain comfortable with no strong storms expected.
The article describes Daath Minn moving to municipal management and a government backed insurance program. It details post office insured amounts, age limits, and premiums aimed at farmers outside private insurers, including terms for single and two person policies and early cash redemption options.
A fragment describes annuity rates for ages 43 to 73 with payouts tied to deposits. It states a 37,000 deposit yields about 208 yearly, capped to 22 million or $1000, and explains the process: obtain a blank from the postmaster, deposit funds, and receive pensions through the Post Office. It notes this resembles a tontine endowment policy offered by the government.
A jumble of biographical notes lists Tonnyeon’s biographer selecting among four thousand extort fetters, Bliss Katy Rocheford admitted to the South Dekers bar, Huke Smith chosen president of the board of edocs, and Ven of Atlanta leading Viel members in supporting a national memorial. Other items cover tax figures for an Indianapolis property, England’s memorial drive at Whitby, Rev. Bruner’s long pastoral career, and various honors for figures such as John Carisic and John Draper. The text also mentions attempts to expand art institutions, Irish and British portraits, and Wyoming public administration gains, reflecting a burst of biographical notices and honors from diverse regions.
A fragmented column offers quirky musings on marriage in heaven critique of appearance and time, social quirks, and seasonal tips. It jokes about silent men, popular sayings, women’s choices, and even cabbage culture versus chrysanthemum farming, ending with a note on Thanksgiving social expectations.
Two schooners departed Boston bound for Nome with notable figures aboard Nellie Coleman carrying two passengers owner Adelbert E Clafin and Stowell Shetrain listed with twelve TA servers as part of a cooperative organization the text notes Seatte and Contigo references amid the fragmentary report.
The California Limited train offers winter golf trips in California with Wickson’s roses and oranges featured in a promotional window set for 54 hours from now. These notes mark a travel and agricultural showcase tied to the Santa Fe route era.
Syracuse University chancellor Rev Dr James K Day defends football as valuable discipline amid fears of danger and reform. Northwestern trustees discuss banning the game. Baldwin University reports a serious injury incident after a game with Tiffin, one player unconscious and others injured, prompting widespread concern.
On the Kellirn James Hink third mate faced insanity commissioners before Judge Belcher and was sent to the rangie. The Iselburg arrived from S Weisea with officers and crew affected by violent conduct of Blair during the voyage near Cape Horn. Captain Jones had men watch the insane man day and night and placed him in a straightjacket.
In New York the financial district buzzed with rumors that several downtown banks plan consolidations with stronger institutions similar to Third Nations and United States National banks. Reports mention a Fulton Street bank seeking to acquire neighboring accounts and a possible Midland Market National deal before month’s end.
A historical column or ad notes a belief in a remedy claimed to cure when other medicines fail. It references public faith and compares it to standard treatments. The item preserves period tone and emphasizes the asserted efficacy without medical proof.
Chicago Nov 4 The Post’s Washington special says that Democratic leaders aim to force Bryan as presidential nominee by instructing state delegations to back the Chicago platform and name Bryan as candidate. The plan envisions the national committee be bound to Bryan’s choice and to ignore any contrary motions at the convention.
The World reports long efforts to consolidate piano manufacturing with Alfred Dole as key organizer. Major firms named include Steinway, Knabe, Chickering, Kimball and others. Plans call for branch houses in major cities and significant production concentration to cut costs.
A fashionable young woman in Mount Pleasant, Ta., attempted to handle live snakes during a traveling eastern reptile exhibition. She touched several snakes, a large moccasin struck, causing her to scream and flee the scene, pursued by guards and onlookers amid the crowd.
Atlanta November 2 Editor B M Blackburn Daily Commercial announces his candidacy for Congress from the first district to succeed Coloned Livin Bion He pledges to add his own ideas to the national Democratic platform insisting he is a southern Democrat who will not be dictated to and asserts religious duty to keep southern homes pure He claims the south supported him and will sustain him today
Mount Vernon residents faced widespread illness as a massive sulfur and ammonia gas release from a nearby plant sickened thousands. Fifteen thousand suffered headaches and faintness, with choking, numbness, and speech difficulties reported. Gas storage and production failures prompted evacuations, barbershops and shops closed, and even the local police chief collapsed. Affected families sought doctors as the town’s social clubs and events were disrupted by the fumes.
The Brotherhood of Firemen Tralnm en and Telegraphers announce they will not participate in the Railway Employers and Telegraphery Political League of America. They warn against political manipulation and claim officers lack real influence over the rank and file. The Trainsmen Journal harshly criticizes the old league as partisan and misleading. Also notes readers are urged to consider travel on the California Limited over the Santa Fe Route.
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