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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1897
Page
4
Fragments describe delivery by carrier to Topeka and surrounding areas at the same price, with address and office locations for advertising and reader access. The text references the Topeka State Journal Building and Potter Building, plus a phone contact.
Weather indications show brisk southerly winds and showers in extreme northwestern portions. The forecast notes a forecast period with variable rain and cooler temperatures, highlighting unsettled conditions across the region.
An 1880 export survey highlights the United States as a leading supplier of coal iron gold silver petroleum and refined and crude mineral products valued at over 506 million dollars. Kansas stands out in grain meat and petroleum as major contributors with wheat and flour exports near 128000 dollars and 190000 dollars respectively. The article notes the United States produces more gold silver copper mercury and lead than any other nation and underscores Kansas role in meat bread wool and coal exports amid growing wool and woolen goods production.
Columnists criticize the Topeka Fall Festival amid public disorder and saloon activity, arguing the event exposed lax temperance enforcement. Proponents blame previous administrations and claim political point scoring while noting open and closed venues varied across the state capital.
The piece contrasts Kansas and New York liquor rules, noting prohibitive costs and scarce Sunday access in Kansas, while New York families face subterfuge and restrictions. It also mentions the Kansas press evolve under Captain Henry King, with the Star and Snake Star stories fading as cheese becomes a reading lure.
A fragment from the Times recalls a citizen recalling a telegram from New Orleans about yellow fever near a railway station. The operator warns a man to stop spreading threats as locals fear contagion and potential fines or removal from town if the rumors continue.
Hazy notes describe a festive Atchison scene with visiting Topeka girls, Gov. Pennell’s reception, and mayoral bustle. Residents discuss rumored bridal plans, clever souvenirs, and a deputy to screen visitors arriving by Santa Fe train at 6 40 PM.
Mime in Washington hosts monkeys from the Chinese minister household in a study with roaming apes. Tecumseh Sherman seeks alderman on Seth Low ticket in New York’s tenderloin district, facing Lewin Nix. Professor Paul Haupt seeks 25000 to buy Count Landers collection in Holland for Johns Hopkins. Dr Paul Magness tours US as top botanist before returning to Germany. Munkaesy the painter is declared incurable in Bonn asylum.
An interview with Edouard de Rebrke laments American obsession with marriage for cigarettes and notes foreigners’ view that work is not valued for its own sake. He observes people switch to dullness after brief bursts of effort and suggests health remains robust in such cycles, critiquing the pride in labor as a sole purpose amid ample money.
London dispatch reports Senator Wolcott intends to push ahead with bimetallic talks between the United States and France without England. The British cabinet may urge the Chancellor of the Exchequer to cooperate, while Paris considers continuing monetary negotiations abroad.
London reports the Jager-Fantion, the largest diamond ever found at 971 carats, offered for sale in London. A Black truck driver discovered it after a mine accident, hid it, and alerted officials. He received a horse, a mare, cash, and relief from labor as reward, while a syndicate seeks sale to an Indian prince for crown.
Chicago school funds show a shortage of over 1 650 000 dollars with 117 000 dollars overdrawn. The board of education suspects a staff member after a November 2 discovery during a cash balance check at the city treasurer. The item notes a laundry service offering free mending and button sewing.
Mus Nicolas Maas of Independence Iowa reports ten year liver and kidney issues with heart palpitations and poor sleep. After doctor visits and failed remedies, she started Hood's Sarsaparilla in March and within a week slept well. she resumed activity, improved appetite, gained strength, and could move her left side again.
Bar Harbor residents are stirred as E Douglass Sherley sues Rev. Christopher Leffingwell for 4000 alleging false statements about his character. The case, slated for the October term at Bidworth, centers on letters accusing immorality once circulated in Kentucky. Sherley, a wealthy former Kentuckian, is noted for literary work and warm community ties.
A garbled yet decisive exchange shows Senator Galinger rebutting claims about civil service protections. He cites President Cleveland's November 2 order and asserts that the order’s timing affected its validity, challenging the opposing view with calls for evidence and debate.
Chicago dispatch reports Evanston college girls plan to wear Salvation Army bonnets as a startling fashion stunt to draw attention. The plan, described as witty and controversial by locals, aims to provoke discussion while maintaining the Army’s colors of royal purple and yellow.
St. Louis reports Comptroller Sturgeon’s remark prompted Rebecca Boone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to seek restoration of the Danial Boone monument in Frankfort Kentucky. Mrs Jessie Southgate and Mrs Eleanor Hart Talbot Arnold urge Kentucky public schools to designate October 22 as Boone Day with pupils bringing pennies to fund repairs and read Boone life facts.
Oct 7 report on Charles Broadway Rouss undergoing treatment by Dr Guelph Norman, an Indian-born healer claiming ancient methods and mental power rather than medicines. Norman alleges to work via natural laws, promising improvements after three days, with treatment extending into midweek.
At a meeting in San Francisco prison director Warden Hale urged excluding convict made bags from trade to California. The issue centers on convict manufactured grain bags labeled as Blue Thread marked goods and the risk of illegal importation impacting state interests and port authorities.
Fresno raisin packers Brooks & Co face collapse due to selling short in the season. They hold Kern County Land Company product and the land company levied a $1100 attachment, hastening suspension. An assignment to the Bank of Selma for creditors follows, impacting packing houses at Selma Traver Hakerstrail and Riverside. No details on mobilities or assets available yet.
Mrs. BE Van Gueen, 70, of 22 Moulton avenue San Francisco, was found in a padded cell at the receiving hospital on October 1 charged with belly In dune. She wore rags but had 457 in gold coins on her person in five rolls about her waist. She is said to own property on Van Ness avenue yet has relied on street meals from passersby.
Democrats in this county declare they will not vote for any candidate tied to monopolies or wealth. The pledge names W. J. Hart and others. Also promoted is a testimonial by Mr. P. Grisham of Gaars Mills praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for chronic diarrhoea. It notes 25 and 50 cent bottle sizes available from druggists.
A gray haired man from a rough country enters a Topeka bicycle shop and asks for heavy pincers. He uses them as improvised tools to pull a tooth in two attempts, finally succeeding on the third try. The scene ends with the dealer remarking about a rival from Lone Pine.
The 34th anniversary of the Battle of the Blve will be celebrated at Lincoln Post Hall by survivors on Friday October 2. The meeting starts at 10:10 and runs all day with Cel George W Veale presiding. Veterans will recount experiences and descendants are invited to bring lunch baskets for an all day indoor picnic.
Rosa Lewis, a young white woman, faced Judge Hughes in the U S court for sending a postal card to threaten debt payment. The claim, over $8 for work done, led to a guilty verdict with a $25 fine and jail in default. The indictment was previously found in Norfolk.
A Toronto W C T U panorama event is planned at Massey Hall with reports from forty departments. Speakers include Mary H. Hunt Wilbur Craft Hannah Bailey and Frances Barnes among others presenting the W C T U’s social reform work and its worldwide links.
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