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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1897

Page

4

Topeka State Journal Official City Paper

Weather forecast for Chicago and Topeka from the State Journal mentions rain in parts, fair tonight, warmer Wednesday, and variable winds. The paper advertises reader access and notes its office at Kansas avenue corner of Eighth Street with carrier delivery details.

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Government silver dollar production and export report

The report from the mint director details operations and outputs for the year, noting silver dollar coinage under Sherman era provisions, profits of about 17.2 million, and total coinage and exports. It highlights surpluses, treasury claims, and a steady demand with gold imports and exports around 44 to 45 million, comparing to the prior year.

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Dana Tein Rumors and Debts Plague Park Row Legend

The Sun whispers that Dana Tein has not struck it rich though he borrows 175000 for Bey machinery on Chat morgage. Washington reports cite dividends from shareholding, a $15000 yearly draw, and a $25000 salary for Lealar plus others. debts and wealth clash with a sagging press climate as Evening Sun, World, and Evening Journal steer public opinion.

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Dana and the Sun Newspaper War in the Nation’s Press

The piece honors Dana as a fierce reader and editor whose long career shaped the Sun and its rivals. It recounts his stance against the United Press and his defense of an independent news service even as the Associated Press dominance grew. The article notes his lasting influence on journalism and the Sun’s enduring identity after his death.

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Glove Sights from the Atchison Globe Comic Bits

A collage of humorous observations from the Atchison Globe about doctors, veterans, drinking, gaming, and parenthood. The column playfully skewers social pretensions and human foibles through witty quips and domestic vignettes.

Ex Secretary Gumont plans New York home project

Ex Secretary Daniel Gumont proposes to build a house in New York and reside there. Miss Susan B Anthony plans an extensive lecture tour through the West. Senator Bacon of Georgia has given Macon a 70 acre park, largely wooded. The Democratic candidate, Vanexes of New York, is touted with President Samuel Gompers in a reform drive. Lansdowne’s secretary of state, marching with Miles, receives a Lee-Enfield carbine and British gear. President McKinley pins a boutonniere on the first little girl.

Daniel Gumont New York Susan FH. Anthony West Bacon Georgia City of Macon Marauis Lansdowne

Notable Dignitaries, Prodigy and Presidential Ponds

Fragmented text reports on a Vatican dispensation for a noble tomb artifact in Greenwood cemetery. It mentions Dohn W. Matkay of California, a Tennessee governor’s speech on heroism, Bruno Steindel the piano prodigy headed to London, and President Cleveland stocking a pond at Gray Gables with bass, pickerel and perch plus a lakeside lodge plan.

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National Hotel Sold for 153000 Cash to Chicago Investor

Cripple Creek news reports F C Taylor of Chicago bought the National Hotel from W K Guffet for 153000 in cash. The sale includes the hotel and bonds totaling 73000, with Charles W Martin to remain as manager if he accepts. The property opened a year ago during the city boom and has been a leading lodging house in Cripple Creek.

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Monarch discusses Monroe Doctrine with insistent tone

Neuste Nachrichten aus Leipzig reports Prince Biemarck claiming American and European powers overstep rights. He criticizes US insolence and warns that Russia Britain and France oppose frontier changes without consent. He cites Americas growing wealth and its impact on policy and regional balance.

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Mexican President Diaz Responds to Veteran Letter

A letter from Colonel Wilbur Smith of Nashville, on behalf of the Mexican Veteran association, congratulates President Diaz of Mexico on escaping assassination. Diaz replies with a handwritten note accepting the gratitude and expressing sincere thanks, dated in response to the veterans’ tribute during their Nashville reunion.

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Columbus Bans Les Miserables for Mature Readers

Columbus library restricts reading of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables to patrons of mature age. Librarian H Maneel notes the novel’s realism prompts precaution, though he does not deem it inappropriate.

Columbus Philadelphia Len Miserables Victor Huge H Maneel

Cat Attacks Rug in Hotel Lobby Afternoon

A cat from the Achitorium betel attacked a tiger rug in the hotel lobby during a betel afternoon. After a brief struggle the cat pulled a glass tile from the rug, prompting the hotel to order a new rug. Mrs James J Hothworth of St Paul had purchased the rug and had it delivered to the hotel reception desk. Mike the cat attacked the invader, leading to the rug replacement.

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Dollar hides its face in Beals tale from Delaware county

A fragment from a Delaware county item notes a strange incident where a silver dollar hides its face and a tiny baby girl weighing under two pounds is reported. The report mentions Hardin of Woodgate and a two day old infant in fragile condition.

Delaware Hardin Woodgate Beals

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine

An old advertisement promises a single day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine from Tanners druggists offering a money back refund if it fails to work.

Enraged bull killed man near Walker home. woman acts bravely

Mrs John Walker of Lowi itt, fearing for her life, grabbed a shotgun and revolver from her home to stop a charging bull that killed Exektel Kerin. The animal collapsed after she fired, but Keefe died at the scene despite her intervention.

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Teachers In Black Barred In Alameda Classrooms

Alameda California October 1 The Alameda board of education adopted a resolution barring teachers from wearing mourning attire in classrooms The measure introduced by Dr is Trdule drew discussion with unanimous support for adoption The chairman Dr Pyndale defended the rule saying mourning wear disrupts class and should not be allowed despite sympathy for a staff member who has suffered a loss.

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Adelina Pattus Illness After Superstition Cold Strike

London date Oct 29 Adelina wartis ners has been more sutious than she ad mire. She was threatened with phew Genie staying at Motel Continental Paris. A maid spread rumors of the house and she was urged to move after a shock to superstition. Her move into a newly vacated suite led to a chill that nearly proved serious.

London Adilina Wartis Ners Paris Hushain Marquis de Caux Mocklenturs

Shorter Skirts Move in Waterbury Women’s Club

New Haven Oct 19 The Women’s city of Waterbury launches a pioneer movement opposing extreme skirt length. A resolution urges modestly shorter street wear to improve comfort and happiness and expects influence from prominent women to spark reforms.

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Railroad on Lookout Line to Lulu Lake Tennessee

The Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain railroad plans an electric spur atop Lookout Mountain from Point Park to Lulu Lake, seven miles, to be built at once. Project cost about one hundred thousand dollars. Dr. Steele of Nashville endorses the plan, aiming for quality over price. Peerless Stews Laundry. 113 and 114 West 5th.

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Notice of Sale In Kansas Pacific Railway Mortgage Foreclosure

Notice of sale under a government subsidy mortgage foreclosure causes in the Western District. The Union Pacific and affiliates appear as trustees or related entities. Legal actions seek sale of property in the United States court proceeding with specifics obscured by OCR. The document lists multiple parties and dates unclear in the damaged text.

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Fragmented OCR document summary of court sale and notices

A garbled legal notice recounts a public auction of property, actions by a master, and court instructions. It references the sale, bids, penalties, and distribution of proceeds, with names and positions such as William T. Corntsel and McKenna, Attorney General, and mentions the state court, trustee roles, and sale conditions.

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Laundering Service for Shirts at 113 Westith Street

Local laundry advertises shirt collars and cuffs laundering by Pecice Steam Laundry located at 113 and 114 Westith Street with baths offered for 10 cents.

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Notice of Sale for Kansas Pacific Railway Property

Notice announces sale of property and railroad rights for Kansas Pacific Railway. Details outline auction action, ledgers, and conditions. bidder requirements and deadlines are stated. The notice lists involved parties and legal steps for sale execution and transfer of possession.

incoherent OCR fragment hints at various names and places

Fragmentary text contains scattered proper nouns and partial phrases. It mentions names like Aion and Bey, references canals and seas, and includes unrelated strings such as Petindier and Cereus. The passage lacks a coherent event or clear subject to summarize.

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Bill Nye's Fortune Shrinks to 200 a Year in Asheville

Local humorist Bill Nye faces dwindling income with reports he now earns only about 200 dollars annually. A mortgage and past wealth collapsed after European travels and a failed property sale back in New York. The Knoedler bank in Asheville tied up assets while Nye contemplates sale of belongings as debts mount. Mrs Nye recalls better days and hints at impending sale without a buyer, tracing losses to a 4000 dollar property hit and a 500 dollar balance. News from Philadelphia sources suggests broader financial strain in Nye's residence year.

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Harrison Fork President Candidate for Democats 1900

Chicago rumor notes Harrison Fork as Democratic presidential candidate for 1900 with Linton as potential running mate. The column cites predictions by a Nashville source about future party leaders and platform themes, referencing Mineral Water and a local business on Highth Street.

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