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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1897

Page

4

State Journal Subscription Terms and Addresses

The Topeka State Journal outlines subscription rates and options including ten cents per week delivered by carrier and annual or quarterly mail plans. It lists the Topeka office at 9 and 2 Kanend wrenus and contact details for business, editor, and registry, as well as access to American Newspaper Publishers Association files.

Topeka Jabarhe WOME Topeka State Journal Kanend Wrenus Eighth Businesw Athe Bell Yorks Adarey Potter Building Amerigan Newspaper Publishers’ Association

Weather Outlook for Chicago and Kansas Regions

Wonsther Indications Chicago Get 21 For Kansas Generally fair tonight and Friday warmer in northern portion Friday variable.

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Carter Harrison and the Tammany Chance in New York Politics

A cautious forecast on Carter Harrison’s standing as a Democratic possible governor candidate. The piece weighs whether political currents, including Tammany Hall and Croker, help or hinder Harrison’s prospects and notes Chicago tensions and cross-state implications for 1900.

Nfarriwan Bryn Tammany Hall Richard Crofer New York Certhik HK Tammany Perdine Patian Chicago van Wyck Croker Carter Harrison

Kansas City Story On Spelling Of A Name

The Kansas City notes discuss the correct spelling of a front name once noted as Kalin. It argues the original Grock spelling is proper, but Walter or his influence altered it for many years. The text mentions Halie Peyton, Tennessee congressman, as the first to bear the name.

Fred Vangegrift Kanana Kansas City Ratley Witersner Women Folka Kalin Halie Peyton Tennessee

Woman Arrested Under New Compulsory Education Law

Mrs. Lonne Campbell has been arrested for failing to keep her son William in school. The case is expected to go to the supreme court to test the law's constitutionality.

Tndlunipora Lonne Campbell William Supreme Court

Chicago Council Moves Toward Municipal Lighting Ownership

Chicago advances toward owning its lighting system with a city council vote approving a 7100 appropriation and Comptroller authority to extend electric lighting from water works pumping stations. Mayor Harrison's administration backed the measure, with only three aldermen opposing. A separate education committee report criticized school management and recommended changes, including using public property for school purposes, but the panel postponed decisive action. The lighting plan was adopted provisionally, to be pushed immediately under the city electrician.

Chicago Harrison Murrison Ondimines Pitch Martin Knadson Alilepman Rites Dean Grawn

Germany falls under German imperial policy critique in Berlin dispatch

Washington agent Thomas E. Moore summarizes a Berlin Hörersen Courier piece sharply criticizing German colonial policy and bureaucracy. He notes failures of colonial ventures, Africa policy, and the unreliability of accumulator power for street railways due to weight and maintenance issues.

Washinton Ovt Thomas E. Moore United States Wietnar Paptnent & Teport Colennial Portey Germany Berlin Hoersen Courier Te Ubothye Moore Charlottesbure Pferdebahn Berlin

New York Rapid Transit Company Organized at Cost

New York forms a rapid transit company to build the city rail line at a total cost of 29 million dollars. Charles Booxamith leads the venture as the project aims to undercut circulated expenditure estimates. Carnegie Steel offers to supply steel and assemble the structure if contracted, with pricing between four and seven dollars per ton discussed by engineers Crowell and Feaster.

New York Charles Booxamith Denier Parnun Curnigh Steel Company Atso Parton Egineer

Reindeer the Factor in Alaska Transportation

Dr. Sheldon Jackson, U S superintendent of Alaskan schools, argues the reindeer is the sole solution to Alaska s transportation problem. He asserts mining in the Yukon would not reach full development without reindeer use and that the government should aid the people by linking inland routes from the Yukon to St Michael to ensure food supply and prevent famines.

Dr. Jackson Sheldon Jackson United States Alka Yukon Dey St. Michael

Milwaukee man buys 10 850 400 eggs in a week

In the Milwaukee area between this city and Appleton, Petersen of Milwaukee reports purchasing 20.14 cases containing thirty dozen eggs, a total around 504 fees, with most to be shipped to New York. The purchase prompts talk of another market corner similar to one a year ago, analysts say.

Milwaukee Ripon Wie Appleton Sh. Petersen Gowen Petersen New York

Montoyat League of North Dakota Organized in Fargo

Delegates meeting in Fargo organized the Montoyat League of North Dakota with a constitution similar to Columbus. Officers elected include Major Johnson of Fargo as president. A call issued by Mayor Johnson urged citizens to heed warnings about coughs and colds and to use One Minute Cough Cure.

Mayor Johnson North Dakota Fargo M.D. Ort Columbus Major Johnson of Parge Siioon Avenue

McCook Seen. Cabinet Talk Revived in Washington

John J. McCook of New York visited Washington and met with President McKinley as rumors revived about replacing Attorney General McKenna. McCook, linked to Cuban affairs, denied a candidacy, while successors for the attorney generalship were discussed including John Tunnels of the Pullman Car Co. The Pullman death could affect cabinet plans.

Washington John J. McCook New York White House Henee McKinley McCook McKenny Cuba Gunmeraship Wikaton Genoa Department of Justice McKenna Secretary of the Interior Interior Department A. T A Soarnly Department of Vaticy Statios Supreme Court John & Tunnels Pullman Car Company Atterrtes General Pullman Uns

Spofford Defends Hugo Against Immorality Claims

Assistant Librarian of Congress Charles Spofford says Victor Hugo's Les Miserables does not moralize, praising Hugo as a high minded writer and reformer. He notes Hugo’s radical politics and strong literary talent, arguing the work reflects high purpose and enduring moral concern.

Congress Washington Get Victor Hogo Charles Spofford Victor Hugo Alwaye Desier Ables Netina Hugo Alway Beer Rafiriier Tutus

Bayard to Represent English Syndicate in New York

Former Ambassador Thomas E Bayard of Wilmington is reported to represent a powerful English syndicate in New York after returning from England. Negotiations with the syndicate began before his June return, and an office is to be established in New York upon completion. The group is said to control major English railroad interests and other properties.

New York Wilmington Del Thomas E Wasard Hila England Bayard Levi Mr. Bird Mr. Wayard Bird

Wild hogs ravage crops in Tennessee counties

Report from Memphis describes large wild hogs in the northeast Looca Hatchie river area causing extensive crop damage. Planters note boarlike animals entering cane brakes at night, with dogs unwilling to pursue into the cane and tracks left in mud by large hogs. Local observers say hogs grow worse and are difficult to control.

Memphis Tenn Looca Hatchie River

Zeb Rudolph Dies at 94 at Garfield Home Lawnfield

Zeb Rudolph father of Mrs James A Garfield widow of the late President died last night at Lawnfield Garfield home of old age He was 94 and had been in feeble health for some time He leaves two children besides Mrs Garfield surviving him

Sioux City Considers Municipal Control of Streetcar Lines

Sioux City weighs buying its five streetcar systems with aims to unify operations. City council refused extensions from current owners amid citizen opposition, hoping a single public plant could lower costs and improve street lighting. Officials praise past municipal water purchase and seek similar revenue efficiency from transit and lights.

Sioux City Sioux City Traction Central Traction Mortingside Elevated Leeds Electric Riverside Py

Relief By Boycott Hits Austria-Hungary Industries

Vienna reports a new boycott wave as citizens press for lower prices on beer and petroleum. Residents remove meters, burn American petroleum, and pressure gas and brewing firms to reduce prices amid scarce supplies. The movement spreads across provinces, prompting many firms to concede to demand for fair charges and better quality products.

Vienna Austria Austria-Hungarian Empire Smne American Petroleum Sas Krems-Stein Otter Dlutilierien Siuwiny Bohemia Styria Sulsnurs Lower Austrias Aistrict

Social Econom ic Club Adopts Resolu tions Wash ing Its Hands of Bim

In Heston on Oct 21 the Social Economic club drew about 3,000 people to a meeting on the Char­rue street mall near Beacon. President James E Campion opened with an address attacking Senator Hoar for his remarks at the Music Hall rally and the gang adopted resolutions demanding Hoar step aside for a younger man who shares Massachusetts will.

Social Economic Club Bim Heston Chariué Street Beacon Street James E.campion Georgy F. Hoar Music Hall Senator Hoar Prennisylvanias Pennsylvania Wm. Murray Toston Hoar Commonwealth of

A Royal and Spirit- Hero Prince of Wales Marlborough Critique

A London editorial reprints a scathing satirical piece on Prince of Wales backing the Marlborough infant. It describes the heir as morally faltering yet tasked with guarding Marlborough’s spiritual life, condemning past dynasty sins and praising royal virtue in stark contrast.

Prince of Wales Marlborough New York London Ee Penne T Eemio Republican Kew Albert Edward Duke of Marlborough Vander Adivorce America Marlborough House England

Panny Davenport's Play in Boston Premier Delay

Boston October 2 The new Fanny Davenport production will not appear at Boston theater until next Wednesday evening. Davenport maintains patrons deserve a fair first night value. she delayed a prior rehearsal to ensure full readiness. The show features elaborate staging over fifty thousand dollars and an extensive musical intermezzo by William West with Alexander Hale directing. The production promises a star cast and lavish effects, aiming to create a major theatrical sensation in Boston.

Boston Fanny Davenport Miss Davenport Hut Mies Davenport Misa Darvenport Wiliam Wst Alesander Hale Fanny Davepport

Coke Boom Pushes Prick Ovens to New Blast Count

GREAT COKE Boon in Connellsville Pa reports the coke trade to rise past prior highs. The H C Prick Coke company plans to ignite 2,000 more ovens within 30 days, reaching about 8,700 total ovens in blast. Outside Frick, 5,500 of 6,700 ovens are already burning.

Connelsville H.C. Prick Coke Company Frick Company Prick Headquarters Ie

Daughter dies after mother's funeral scene at St Thomas church

Philadelphia mourners at St Thomas church attend Mary A McDonald funeral as her daughter Miss McRonatt collapses beside the casket and dies within an hour from a broken heart. The report notes J C Berry testifying to DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve curing his long battle with piles. W Stansfield 632 Kansas avenue provides address.

Philadelphia St Thomas Mary A. McDonald Mise McRonatt da Fries J. C. Berry Spencer DeWitt DeWitt’s W. Stansfield Kensas Avenue

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