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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1897
Page
8
The Athens chamber faced a tense session over the peace treaty with Turkey. Ralle opposed the measure, delaying approval as Delvannis argued for confidence while criticizing the government. The pivotal vote followed intense debate with deputies weighing sovereignty and executive action.
In San Pranches on October 1 about 4,000 Chitesis laborers were diverted from their trades into orchards and cannery work along the Columbia river system. They traveled on the steamer Dorke, many armed with certificates issued in Marna Portugal, deemed prima facie evidence of their right to land under a U S legal opinion from 1896. Authorities in Canton and Hong Fone may recognize such documents for foreign dependents.
A terse note describes a method alleged to bypass Chinese restrictions. The passage hints at a coordinated effort amid caution, referencing specific tactics and possible participation by unnamed groups. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Local notes describe Karnes festival activities including minstrel performances at Grand Opera House, parade plans from the Karnes pasts to Leavenworth, and a royal march by the Tomoke Tall Vartival. Mentions of guests, ticketing, and invitations outline festival logistics and community announcements.
Warrington says neither the United States nor the New York canal company will probe the recent grant by Nicaragua to the British Imperial Steamship Company for exclusive navigation rights on the San Juan river and Lake Nicaragua for 40 years. The report notes possible impact on the interoceanic canal plan as excavation progresses toward the Pacific. Secretary Long plans to send the Newport to the region for a private commission to study the matter this coming mid November.
Bryan arrived in Kansas City to rest and discuss a speech with ex Governor Critten. The Kernival crowd awaits his Wednesday evening talk with a committee including Lyons Sullivan and Spatord. He plans a winter trip to the country and has questions for Crittenon. A Santa Fe Extra Train is noted for festival visitors.
Boston clinches league title as Washington collapses late in a wild recap. Brooklyn and Baltimore chase pennant, with Burns and Thuors delivering pivotal at bats while Boston strengthens its edge. crowd roars as the season nears its end with key results in New York and Philadelphia.
American bantamweight champion Jimmy Barry leaves Chicago for New York to sail to England where he will seek medium and lighter class bouts at 107 to 118 pounds. A local patron backs him, and Barry plans to meet Tommy White in England with Dave Wallace aiding transfers. He may face Wallace, considered top in his weight, and plans to arrange backing in New York before departures.
A fragmented product list includes Try Searchlight Flour 1 box, cigars, lemon extract, bars of Silk soap, Ivory soap, Clairette soap, Buttermilk soap, Toffet soap, and Hungarian Hour. Mentions tea, navy beans, and assorted items with unclear quantities.
A rich gold vein near Ouray California in the Sretiies district is reported at a mine traded by O J Davis and Thos Downer on Potoni mountain. The ore is said to continue with axid and yields thousands of dollars per ton. A local druggist praised Chamberlains Pain Balm for a boy’s severe schoolyard wound, noting swift relief and healing. Various advertisements for photography, tobacco cessation, and patent medicines accompany the notice.
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