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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1897
Page
4
Fragmentary text from an old Topeka paper mentions permanent home and telephone lines. It references Bell phones and advertising access, but provides no clear event, person, or date to summarize into a complete news item.
Weather indications show partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Sunday with light to moderate winds for Chicago and surrounding areas.
The Kansas press analyzes the recent off year results noting limited clear shifts with Populists, Republicans, and Democrats fusing in some counties. Dickinson County votes show Republicans close behind and fusion strength evident in sheriff and treasurer races, hinting at broader party realignments and evolving voter sentiment.
A garbled OCR passage references Arthur Suman and The Last Choir seen beside a sick brother, historian John Fiske, violinist Favoret, and Pam Selves Spain. Mentions William Stevens Pelden, W. D. Hoard, and Miss Susan Zorthony with a biography project and a January submission from Mrs Gunice.
A collage of brief items: naval commander in chief limited, Pen Providence released by Hasten Austaine, Senator Julius Burrows pursuing re election, West Point cadet Hancock family swords to National Museum, Mark Twain's Paris daughter study in Paris, Choris Blane rising Paris prefect, Indiana peace officer Et reinstated to bar, Terre Haute's Col Jack Thompson noted, Ex Senator Carlile candidly comments on Kentucky, Karl Peters plans South Africa expedition, Charles Alger named postmaster Hannibal, Postmaster General Gary pressured by Michigan demands.
A large number of U S and European cities show keen interest in a filtration experiment at Quincy Water Works. Russians from Moscow praised the system as the finest examined in the country. The basin is built of stone and cement, with a 300 000 gallon capacity, fed by river water and delivering purified water to a storage reservoir. The piece notes a promotion for California travel and the Ancient Order of Pyramids to elect officers on Wednesday evening.
Long story of a Chinese trader N DeLine visiting Topeka with samples of crackers and confections. A prankster group empties his boxes at a store, prompting DeLine to chase the raiders. The tale shifts to Wilcoxson recounting early law practice, a Thomas County trial over stolen railroad ties, and a judge’s tricks in a whist game. The piece also notes social scenes, a yardman admired for kindness, and a governor’s Thanksgiving remarks.
In a tense exchange the governor, after locking his office door, rolls up his sleeves and warns reporters he will thrash them unless they stop pressuring him about a guest dinner. The reporters, fearing reprisal, promise to stop asking about Nathan.
Chinatown merchants hosted a banquet at 4 Pell Street for Tamany leaders and a later theater party at the Chinese Theater on D oor Street. Notables included Chang Pan Het the Chinese consul and Mayor Chung Yuk Chun. A large guest list and festive displays accompanied a night of music, feasting, and photographs before a late procession to Mill Street. Lieutenant Ro Peary and a party member plan to sail to Liverpool to address royal geographic societies in December.
Santa Fe Route California Limited departs Topeka Sundays and Thursdays at 12 33 a m and reaches Los Angeles in fifty four hours. The train features luxurious Pullman palace sleep ers buffet smoking library car and dining car. Obtain pamphlets from agent A T and S F Ry. California views advertised with outdoor life and photo gallery at 722 Kansas avenue.
A Chester man recounts a dramatic recovery from chronic illness after using Pink Pills for Pale People. He details long war service, prior health struggles, and finally decisive improvement within weeks, praising the remedy and urging others to try it.
Louisville November 27 The Commercial club urges Governor Bradley to appoint his daughter Mia Christine Bradley to christen the sea battleship Kentucky. The ceremony is planned for Newport News in January as the Kentucky is named in honor of Kentucky.
Tedford, md, Nov 27 reports excitement in Cheyt elnits of Lintestyune over Wesley Jones accused of opening his wife’s grave seven years after her death. His brothers in law say items were moved and Jones cites a dream of her burial alive. Police proceedings expected.
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