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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
5
Advertises larger decorated chamber sets at $1.35 and $159 for white chamber sets. Includes glassware such as slap jars, granite plates, wash basins, square dinner sets, pails, water glasses, blown tumblers and other decorative pieces.
Chicago officials report a union vote to raise nickel zinc cost to $1 per 18 can for November through January citing feed scarcity as cause. Retailers may pass higher costs to consumers, while February onward price adjustments are uncertain.
A 14 year old, John Carson, died after a dormitory student strike in Bis Tracks Lassing Michigan. Frank Martin, 14, Albion inmate, delivered a back hand blow to the heart and Carson collapsed. The assault is described as a fatal accident during sport with the other boy held blameless. Transcripts note the incident and the involved youths. Santa Fe announces California Limited seasonal service resuming October 20 with palace sleepers dining car and Harvey service. Also an ad claims Hall's Hair Reseer grows hair color on bald heads.
Washington, Oct. 15. Postmaster General Gary discusses a plan for postal savings banks to mobilize wealth among ordinary citizens. He cites the need for secure places for savings, outlines possible government deposits and interest, and weighs investment options and risks amid evolving money markets. He cites examples from Philadelphia and Baltimore and notes challenges in funding, securities, and future bond availability.
Washington dispatch details exchanges between Chief Justice Stephen J Field and President McKinley on October 15 1897 regarding Field’s impending retirement on December 1 1897. It reproduces Field’s long career on state and federal benches and McKinley’s praise for his service. The court replies express solemn respect and note the personal bonds forged during decades of service.
The text discusses Justice Fleld's retirement and the expectation that Attorney General McKenna will be nominated to the Supreme Court. It notes that the President has not yet acted and that political cabinets have guided expectations, with possible mention of a new attorney general if McKenna is chosen.
Readable fragments recount a carnival day murder in Kansas City caused by Prink Crowley and his posse. John Dunlap, a well known local, was pursued on Delaware Street and stabbed to death after resisting. Dunlap, living at 1400 North Seventh Street, Kansas City Kansas, left a widowed mother and siblings.
W J Bryan will not visit Mexico until next winter due to yellow fever in Texas. J E Osborne of Wyoming planned a Texas pre-visit before December, but fever concerns halted the trip. Osborne watches world trade to study silver's political importance amid campaign shifts. Ballara's Horehound Syrup advertised for cough relief. George W Stansfield, 2 Kansas Ave. Miller's Pharmacy, corner Sixth and Topeka Ave.
Montreal reports a new commissary car No 1509 built to supply Troop A and marines during rail journeys. The hotel kitchen on wheels carries 3600 meals, with a 1000-man ten day supply room, two end vestibules, two ranges totaling 22 feet, a 2500 gallon water tank, ice boxes at the front, and sinks. It travels with 200 men and 32 officers toward Esquimalt, manned by five cooks and two waiters onboard.
Three cases of smallpox were reported to the city health board yesterday afternoon from 143 Gray Street. All affected individuals are described as negroes. Immediate action was taken to remove them to the pest house. The text notes damaged items from the Peerless Steam Laundry and a broken edge collar repair in the area.
A four year sufferer writes of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets curing nervous dyspepsia symptoms not limited to the stomach. The reviewer notes relief from sleeplessness, improved digestion, and better sleep after use. The ad claims tablets cure sour stomach gas loss of flesh appetite headaches heartburn and constipation and offers a booklet from Stuart Co Marshall Mich. Drugstores sell full sized packages for 60 cents.
Desperate Klondikers crowd the Yukon bound steamers facing seaworthiness doubts. Captain Herring warns eastbound prospectors against the voyage aboard vessels likely to fail the journey. Reports cite unseaworthy ships, crowded decks, and warnings from Dr. Sheldon Jucken corroborating rugged river conditions and coal at Dutch Harbor.
The seventh second annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Colonization Society was held at No. 0 Walnut Street. Reports showed the treasury in good condition and that work is progressing. Several speakers refuted sensational rumors that Liberia colonization would fail and instead asserted steady effort, with observers cautioning against exaggerated claims. Peerless Steam Laundry.
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