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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
2
The State Journal editorial by Frank P. MacLennan argues for improved urban housing, cleanliness, and order. It singles out municipal focus on slums, charity work, and the need for reforms to curb public expense and relieve poor housing conditions in American cities.
The Leavenworth Standard describes a lively visit by Leavenworth delegates to Topeka for Carnival Week. Citizens from both cities anticipate celebrations, reciprocal hospitality, and a joint effort to boost unity and festivity across Kansas.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century column advocates municipal action for better streets and governance. It notes citizen groups and philanthropists convening to address poverty, urging clearer governmental reform, stronger urban virtue, and sustained public support against poverty and crime. The piece cites statewide and local efforts and calls for practical remedies over mere charitable sentiment.
A Mary Abbott review of Howells The Marches notes a calm, polished tone and quiet, ironic humor. It praises the author’s refined portrayal of two longtime friends, a married couple, and a genteel courtship as the plot unfolds with restrained wit and minimal drama.
London observers report Americans covertly nabbing a Glasgow piping contract bid with ironmonger rivals. The Glasgow gas committee reportedly postponed a decisive acceptance while an American firm offered to supply cast iron piping for far less, sparking a major row over favoritism and potential contract loss.
Mrs. Mary Lease of Transas, a famed advocate of populist democracy, spoke at Long Island Business College on the subject The Contest for Democratic Government. She warned of corruption and urged measures to curb wealth concentration, stressing the need for service to fellow beings and a more fraternal government.
Chicago observers report a northern climate exhibit at the Feld Columbian Museum featuring a seven member taxidermy musk oxen group from Hudson Bay. The herd, led by a horned male and his horned mate, is shown in winter attire with homelike surroundings. Taxidermist CH. Ately notes buyers attempted to purchase the specimens.
Dr Van Glosen a 22 year old director at the Pathological Institute of New York and medical instructor to Columbia married Evelyn Van Glesen after a yacht trip. He agreed to pay her 25 dollars a week but stopped after several months leading to a suit for alimony.
Indiana women led by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union plan a state campaign to win voting rights. Petitions will be printed for each town with county by county efforts urging the legislature to grant woman suffrage next session. A large lobby of Hoosier women and speeches by suffrage advocates will accompany the push.
Mrs Hannah F Gout a widow leads a 22 member expedition from New York and Philadelphia to the Klondike aboard the City of Columbia. The group includes 17 women with a nurse corps and hospital supplies, aiming to assist miners and supply frontier care.
James Nesbith from South American ports arrived with one crew member. On September 14 while sailing a seaman went berserk with a knife, slashing at the chief mate and other crew as decks emptied. The captain and crew fought back. the rogue sailor was overpowered and taken before a U S Commissioner for exam.
Clarkston Georgia October 15 John B Branyon a planter woke to a groan in his rear yard and fired when a figure climbed from the kitchen window He killed his 16 year old son Robert who begged forgiveness The father, in shock, attempted suicide with a gun then a razor five hours later The boy was well liked and an expected West Point cadet scholarship applicant
Washington reports Thomas McGovern, a GOP campaign worker, cried that he faced death amid a dispute over a promised post after McKinley’s administration. He later died by self-inflicted wounds after detailing his plan to his family prior to the incident.
Tauteville New York and Harlan county share a case where a 17 year old girl described as a moonshiner was arraigned in federal court and dismissed after tears. She said her husband deserted her and two children, claiming her actions were driven by hardship. Soldiers Monument Models Sought as New York memorial committee reviews Gettysburg trip and considers designs for the Central Park area.
Local ad notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provides instant relief for children suffering coughs. A. Theraton reports the medicine as widely available at all druggists. The notice promotes the remedy as a trusted, celebrated cure.
Ctenco Oct 15 The pension board of the Chicago fire department awarded pensions to the widows of four firefighters killed in the Northwest elevator fire. Names include Mrs. Wright of Armour Avenue, Mrs. Me Wrbekt, Mrs. Willard Wunbion, and Mrs. Stregien among others, with amounts cited and local businesses offering supportive services.
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