29 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1897
Page
1
News describes widespread wreckage along the English coast with ships ashore and bodies washing up. The Channel traffic is near suspension as coastal towns report flooding and property damage. Debris and wreckage flood beaches, with ferries and harbor services disrupted.
Immigrant workers face wage hazards claims by unions in a Nov 29 article. A resolution at a central Vermont labor meeting calls for direct arbitration and limits on invalidation of workers under the current immigration climate. The measure warns that restrictive immigration may hinder commerce and labor stability, urging safeguards for workers amid economic strain.
The text presents a fragmented poem naming poverty as a central theme and referencing characters like Terps and Thife while debating social care. It imagines white and purple feet as symbols amid a call for assistance and societal duty toward the poor.
Correspondent Sam Wallain reports Dawkon city residents face extreme famine after relief ships fail to reach the river. The situation prompts police to announce actions against gamblers and call for stricter controls while authorities vow aid to alleviate the suffering.
A fragmentary report describes a nighttime sea incident with a watchman and crew details. It notes a veteran death, a shipboard incident, and payments of salaries and wages related to the Beringses events. The piece references a Mexican veteran and St Laws in November.
A striking report to the Inferior department by Agent Tew Mt Wister details five civilized tribes in the Dakotas and the removal pressures. It describes tensions between traders and Indians, concerns about Dawes Commission policies, and possible emigration to Mexico or South America as tribes push for changes and safeguards. The piece notes federal enforcement and court questions surrounding taming intruders and land allotments. The tone reflects critical debate over Indian removals and policy.
A Kansas City newspaper reports Governor Leady says there is no truth in claims he plans to summon the legislature for an extra session or issue a message calling for a special meeting. He dismisses the rumors as unfounded and premature.
James W. Taveridge, 19, died today in Hammondaport following injuries sustained in a football game held in the afternoon. The death is attributed to the kick that caused the stamina loss during the match.
Two men posing as representatives of a London insurance firm operated in rural areas, selling phantom polices and securing full-value property coverage. Investigations by the attorney general are ongoing with prosecutions expected as the scheme targeted farmers and exploited local trusts.
Toles Hexen refused to appoint a receiver for the Grand Opera House unless the 1890 taxes are paid by December 20. He warned that if not, he would appoint a receiver, noting the property’s indebtedness exceeds its market value and suggesting the season could be jeopardized without capable companies. L. T. Kendell holds a second mortgage of 14,000 on the property.
Frederick Harrison, once a noted attorney, pleaded guilty to petit larceny in a criminal court. An epidemic of book thefts led to the assailant being dubbed the “book thief.” Harrison surrendered after his books were found, and he received a jail sentence due to his condition.
William P Douthitt, nearly 70, a longtime Shawnee County settler and homesteader of the Douthitt tract, died after total paralysis began midweek. Born in Vevay Indiana he practiced law in Topeka and served in the Kansas National Guard. He leaves a large estate and children, with funeral arrangements pending likely in Topeka.
A severe cold snap hits Topeka with a north wind from the far north. On November 25 1806 the thermometer stood several degrees above zero then plummeted to five below by November 27. A rapid travel wave eased the chill as the region braces for more winter conditions.
A World dispatch from November reports Cuba suffers severe starvation with Cuban deaths potentially reaching 400000. Early figures show moderate losses rising as reforms fail and brutality continues, sparking outcry over innocent civilians including women and children killed amid the crisis.
Anti-Leland sentiment erupts in Wyandotte as residents refuse to allow reinstatement of Hiram G. Herrick from the pension office. Leland protests to the U S Pension Agency in Washington, leading to Herrick's reinstatement order being withdrawn amid political infighting and mounting endorsements from Wyandotte county party members.
The weather summary from St. Pan November 29 notes continued zero temperatures across the northwest. St. Pan reached seven o'clock with the coldest level, while Bismarck, Winnipeg, and Milus reported well below freezing. Average figures indicate a stark, frigid period.
Nathaniel Williams a 48 year old laborer was found in a sewer ditch in the tower district, nearly unconscious in four inches of icy water with a bottle of whisky. He denied intent to harm himself and was fined three dollars for drunkenness after police removed him to the station. If not discovered, freezing death seemed likely.
San Francisco reports the funeral of Mrs Theress Cardoza who weighed over 600 pounds and was buried after undertakers needed to break down stairs to move the coffin. A special freight wagon wagon was used due to hearses being unsuitable. Cardoza, twice married, left five children, the youngest an infant of 18 months.
In New York Nevada two word pass ed jurudnid court convenes at the county courthouse for the trial of the alleged murderer of Guldensuppe. Judge Maddox denies the defense request to dism iss the charge. Thorn testifies his real name is Torcewisiy and asserts innocence amid defense attacks on Mrs Nuck as the true killer.
Hannis Taylor ex-minister to Spain returned to Mobile from Washington and was greeted by about 1,000 residents including many Friends. Cubans led a reception, a band played, and a display of flags accompanied him to the depot where he was welcomed by J W Thorp who spoke in his honor and presented flowers.
Mark Twain filed from Vienna on Thanksgiving as Austrian deputies clashed amid a tumult such as he described as a historic, stirring display of power. He noted a government victory amid unlawful conduct, with socialist factions storming desks and seizing papers while authorities ejected them. The scene, etched with vivid phrases, left him convinced it ranked with the era’s most memorable events.
Vienna reports that Haron von Guatach vou is to form a ministry and begin talks with German and Czech leaders to modify ordinances making Czech equal to German. The ordinances sparked unrest and the Baden ministry’s resignation following tensions in the inner Reichstag.
Vienna reports eight weeks of obstruction and violence in the Reichsrat as Count Faden seeks to extend the Austro Hungarian compromise. He argues to force the measure before his term ends, while the cabinet resists any prolonged renewal. Austrialia notes wheat export outlook with high shipments from New South Wales.
Chicago announces a startling claim by Alchemist Brice that he will conjure twelve thousand pounds of gold and silver bullion by Tuesday. A suspect fragment test shows tiny silver value while he insists three tons of manufactured bullion will be ready, to be sent to the Bank of England for coinage at market price.
A shocking note threatens to burn Grand Gorge and blames locals for an impending attack. The message cites a race war between Black and white residents, references abduction and rescue of a white girl, and claims organized retaliation by white mobs. Authorities urge calm as tensions rise.
Maud Gonne spoke at the Broadway Theater in Denver on Ireland’s famine and conditions. Irish American Denver leaders and residents heard her vivid critique. A Denver meeting passed resolutions endorsing U S Senate rejection of a treaty with England and urging democratic ideals against royal rule.
New York reports James Kennedy died at a city hospital from injuries after a clubbing incident early in the evening. Policeman Henry Woodis admits striking Kennedy but says he was attacked by Kennedy and two friends and acted in defense unto himself.
Albuquerque officials report constable in Baxter Arizona seized four robbers involved in the Santa Fe Pacific passenger train hold up near Grant’s Three Werke age. Principals named Williams Tom Anderson and an unknown accomplice, extradition papers to be prepared as case centers in Valencia County. Exaction estimates range from twenty five to one hundred thousand dollars.
A Grand Trunk locomotive broke through a tunnel near Port Huron and asphyxiated three crew members from gas emitted by the engine. The crash left the locomotive split and rescuers recovered several victims, with other workers overcome as they tried to assist.
A garbled report discusses railway cars receiving stoves and cleaners, promising vestibule upgrades and overhaul schedules. Officials promise yearly overhauls and aim to complete the wardrobe and stove installations soon, with June as a target period.
A chaotic voyage recounts the sinking of the Jutsopo lis crossing the Atlantic from Greenock to Philadelphia. Several sailors, including Yord and Carl Hrumer, perish after a brutal storm capsizes and drives the crew overboard. survivors describe wreckage and a chaotic retreat before rescue, with a focus on the dangerous sea voyage and the tragic losses.
Governor Leedy plans to attend the Colorado Crorchmen's lambing event at Dene Lee in December 1286. The report notes an emphasis on buffalo tasting as a feature of the gathering, promising a widely anticipated display. The sanitary commission has proposed to apeth, and Secretary Taye Udule Sus Bo notified the committee.
Dabney Dabney states a party of Michigan men will travel to the Klondike early in spring seeking a supply of dogs camels or reindeer for navigation. He intends to return in February with animals rented or obtained and may choose whichever best serves the expedition.
A fragmentary Bald to balance sheet note describes alleged vengeance involving a widow and a former official. Details are unclear. the text references Exterhaney and a monetary sum of 17,00 as part of an unsettled matter. The item reads like an OCR salvage with multiple garbled phrases and missing context.
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