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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1897

Page

2

Henry George Accepts Nomination for New York Mayor

Henry George accepts the nomination for mayor of Greater New York at Cooper Union amid a vast outpouring. The crowd jammed the hall and streets as delegates from Democratic groups and unions praised his candidacy and platform.

York Henry George Greater New York Cooper Union Iit Ypres Gurlise Wes Woleck Aaron Jerome O'Neill Central Labor Uffin Charles O'Conner Hennessy Makdiye Heorge Wald Winwls Deerine Gerlanation Wiflata Cutie Speer Mtr Wes Weil Womebrity John B. Foote Brookben van Wyck Mr. Peete Tom L. Johncoh Peerbie A. B. Craikybunk George Charles Prederitk Atses Alilantw George Threea Garvey Mopie John J. Coby Manhattan Use Club Givren Wiliam Jennings Bryan New York Ginod Democratic Party Matform Democratic Par William Jennings Bryan Conilares Hagieton Ise Sielster Bne Richt Seit Orga Greater

Henry George Platform Allegedly Drafted Comment

A fragmentary note claims Henry George authored a platform linked to a political group. The passage suggests debate over the end goals of a faction tied to Ivelian race tracks and a conspiratorial tone regarding secretive leadership.

Dempets Nll Henry George

Loftin to resign as Hoganaville postmaster

Negro postmaster Loftin of Hoganaville, shot by unknowns, will resign and take a position in Washington. Authorities fear local backlash and vow vigorous prosecution of those who threaten him. Loftin insists he will go to protect his safety, though he dislikes leaving. The move, arranged by President McKinley, aims to end the boycott and violence surrounding the office.

Washington Atlanta Loftin Hoganaville Lofta Hoganevile Bik Hogans- Vikesight Hoganevine Cffce MekKinley

Raid on the Nude Prompts Chicago Police Action

An emissary of Anthony Comstock is in Chicago amid raids on stores selling reproductions of French nude paintings. Police seized several works including The Fall of Babylon and After the Hathh while warrants await service on additional Clark Street shops. Justice Foster will review motives and effects in court today as censure or praise trails for depicted nudes and staged vice.

Chicago Anthony Comstock Dewlerit Mefirath Comstock Willam Moffat North Clark Street Plice Justice Foster Harrison Street Bf G. Keensin Chel Justice Fomer Nooutite Paris Rousin A. Artiet CIA Antineliy

No Famine Assured at Dawson This Winter Says Purveyor

J. McArthur, Dominion government purveyor, reports from Dawson that there will be no starvation this winter. He notes 1000 head of sheep and 400 head of cattle were at the Dalton trail, expected to reach Dawson City between September 1 and 2.

Victoria B. C J. ©. McArthur Dominion Dawson Dalton Trill Dawaun City

Train Fare Fragments Include City to Kansas City Deals

Fragmented ad text shows fares for city to Kansas City, return options via Union Pacific and Santa Fe routes, with prices ranging from two to two hundred and fifty. Mentions Peertens Steam Laundry and Rock Island routing through St Louis.

Coin Harvey’s Gospel Wagons Promote Patriot Bulletin

Spreading the American Pat riots propaganda to gain subscribers for The Patriots’ Bulletin the wagons tour the country with portraits of Washington Jefferson and Lincoln on canvas tops. W. H. Harvey leads the effort with crews touring Missouri Ohio Texas and California planning to hammer home political questions for the next presidential campaign.

Chicago Prairie Schoon Pra W. H. Harvey Order of American Patriots Stewart Order of the Silver Knight Sun National Patriot Washington Jeferson Jackson Lincoln Dwser Fooh Dever Tingin Missouri Thotheouga Texas Ohio Florida Canton Kansas California Harvey Washington Boulevard America Idea Loral Ludenevar Ayate Henry George Lawrence Gronlund

Seattle at Paris Exhibit Plan for 1900 Exposition

Seattle plans to exhibit at the Paris Exposition with Major Moses F. Handy as United States special commissioner. A committee including the mayor, chamber of commerce president, and others will prepare a competitive model of Seattle’s ethnographical display. A request seeks 19,000 for the project to showcase the western city’s resources and industry.

Washington City Seattle Wash Moses F. Handy Cnimmittes Chamber of Commerce

Plentiful Seals and Restless Seas Mark Bering Catch

Captain Cox returns from the Bering Sea aboard the Triumph with 1 605 king seals. Hair burned off on several skins suggests branding by electricity. A separate report from Charleston notes shipments en route to Liverpool, including 250 000 bushels of wheat and other grain from Chicago St Louis and Kansas City. Also advertised are Fall Festival pictures and parade views for orders.

Bering Sea Makss Victoria B.C Cox Triumph Ays Genie Europe Charleston Chicago St Louis Kansas City Liverpool St Toul United States Qorure Kansas Avenue John Suick- Rott

Steam Laundry Offers Free Button Mending and Local Fares

A clipped ad notes travel options to Kansas City and return for $2 to $20 via Rock Island Route. It also advertises Prerless Steam Laundry offering mending and button sewing service at no charge.

Home of Henry George as the ideal philosopher’s retreat

New York, Oct. The Sun notes Henry George would prefer life as a guiding neighbor in a Brooklyn rural setting over a mayoral race. It describes his home on a knoll near Kort Hamilton, an old farmhouse with panoramic water views, historic charm, and tranquil gardens fit for a philosopher seeking quiet, pastoral surroundings.

New York Sunasys Henry George Greater Philowonder State Mahopullit Tree Uader Bang Nasal Troney Corporation Brow Iy Teny Johnnore Staten Intend Judea

Squirrels in a Drove Reported Near Cumberland

Eyewitnesses estimate a drove of 8,000 squirrels crossed the Potomac River near Cumberland Maryland. About 200 were killed as the herd dispersed into woods.

Cumberland Potomar Mer Boye

DANGER IN SODA AND STUART'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS

An results warn against using soda as a cure for stomach upset citing risks of irritation and inflammation. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the effective remedy, praised by Dr. Hirlandsen and Dr. Werth for aiding digestion, appetite, and general health, with free literature offered.

Hirlandsen Stuart Werth Miomach Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Regulated Weather Apparatus Arrives at Weather Bureau

Observer Jennings acquires a full set of recording instruments for meteorology at the Government Weather Bureau in the Columbian building. The roof hosts a wind velocity indicator, wind vanes, a rain gauge, sunshine recorder, and self recording instruments. Duplicates protect accuracy. Jennings plans to send copies to Washington to reduce workload.

Observer Jennings Government Weather Bureau Columbian TB. Jennings Iansmith Tarrens Jun— Blige Jennings Ibwlf Tney Ste. Jennings Washington

Burkos for Alaska Trade in Burro Pack Animals

Chicago company to ship 20 000 burros to Alaska via Texas routes. Agents in San Antonio and Chicago buying pack animals. Burros already shipped to Chicago for forwarding, with Mexican packers to accompany the caravan to Alaska.

Chicago Texas San Antonio Tex Ott. B Alaka ‘Transportation Company eChicago Alaska Alaris

Six Large Turbines for Butte Power Plant

The James Lef fel Waterahes company has contracted with St Paul capitalists to build six turbine units of 1,000 horsepower each for a $208.08 power plant to be erected at Butte Montana on the Big Horn river. The plant will supply electricity to Butte and power to nearby copper mines. The turbines will be the largest ever built.

Butte Montana Springfield James Leffel

Mackay Still Buying Mines in Nevada Venture

John W. Mackay left for Nevada with TL B Manchett to finalize the purchase of the Silver Peak mines. The deal reportedly involves about four million dollars. The mines lie near Hawthorne along the Carson and California railway. Mineral Water The finest in the west. Come and try. D W Phillips 6a W Eighty st.

West Phillips Eighty St

Bishop Gaines Proposes Controversial Racial Theory

From Atlanta, Oct. 6, Bishop Gaines, a prominent figure in the colored church, presents a bold creed in book form arguing that the black race is gradually absorbed by whites through a graded tinting process. He predicts eventual extinction of black traits, with intermixture improving the white race.

Atlanta, Ga Gaines

London strikes push eight to nine hour debate

London reports workers pushing eight hour day back to nine while unions fund strike pay and investments. Allied trades warn of disruption to 200000 men as talks with employers stall and contracts drift overseas. The union favors conference if hours are reconsidered. employers resist and advertisements likely.

London Stacnatiin

Big marble shipment to Minnesota Capitol project

A Minnesota capitol project uses Georgia Augusta marble with one thousand carloads planned. The contractor will begin loading at sixty cars daily, then rapid follow-up shipments. The contract value runs into the hundreds of thousands, covering dome interior and building finishes. The total marble required is about 1400 curluds, with completion expected within five months.

Georgia Minnesota Cie Vrective Groveia Conetrictsa Gevreia

Hornets Attack Steeple Climber at Old Central Church

Newark correspondent recounts Clark a daring steeple climber struck by a hornets nest while chopping old church sheathing 120 feet up at the old central church He escaped after a sustained push down the ladder as hornets swarmed Then a corageous lighter ignited sulfur in the steeple driving the insects away Later a severe cold and flu like symptoms followed indicating a dramatic incident and a medical trial with Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a local testimonial praising its relief and urging its use for coughs or colds.

Newark N. J W. ‘ Clark Bean Old Central Church

Boy Swallows a Bee Death Tragic Accident Troy Child

A 9 year old girl from Charles Paro, Troy New Hampshire, died after swallowing a bee yesterday. The insect stung internally causing a fatal agony. A travel offer to Kansas City and back priced at $2 and $32.00 to Kaness City and return, with Union Pacific pass valid to October 10.

Kansas City Union Pacific N. A Willie Charles Paro Troy, N. H Kaness City

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