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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1897

Page

3

Campaign Rally in New York Amid Henry George Push

A chaotic Carnegie Hall rally features Seth Low and George's supporters, with Mayor Strong and Low leading cheers while Henry George attracts deafening applause. Speakers include Platt, Croker, and Choate as the crowd debates reform and party loyalties in the mayoral race.

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British Army in India Faces Tough Dargai Ridge Engagement

Reports from London recount a hard British assault on the Dargai ridge as insurgent forces, reportedly 7000 strong, held firm. Seven officers were killed or wounded, and despite heavy losses, the tribesmen regrouped on surrounding hills and fortified positions. News critics question campaign logic and ground capture strategy.

India London Fuere Serilla Truah Atrida Swire Liem Dargai Ridge

Child fatally gored by cow at Lincoln County farm exhibit

Orrin P. Watt's 11 year old son at a small farm exhibit near Pine Camy Nebraska was fatally injured when a vicious cow, owned by Mr. Smeth Fram, charged as youths attempted to drive it from a fence enclosure. Watt slipped while confronting the animal with a pitchfork and was gored. Several other youths were injured in the panic and melee.

AMC Smalls

Slight Frosts Appear As Fever Wanes In New Orleans

New Orleans reports a drop in yellow fever cases from thirty to four percent by evening. Slater Sylvester of St Joseph's Orphan Asylum died after contracting a severe fever and other diseases despite board of health attention. Col LD Billis said advisories indicate crest in St Bernard parish outskirts, but not enough to stamp out the disease. Weather cool, with notes of a flat night ahead and doubts about sewer wall viability.

New Orleans Board of Hepith Slater Sylventer St. Joseph's Orphant Asym Board of Health Col LD. Bilis Gov. Foster Associated Press St. Bernard Yatish

Rate War Renewed Between Rail Lines and Steamers

Rate war resurges as Galveston quarantine restrictions end. Lone Star lines resume the low schedule that caused mob trouble weeks ago during the yellow fever epidemic. Low rates from New York to Galveston affect connections to Colorado and California points and all Galveston tributaries. No railroad action yet on traffic divested by the Bow Tie Steamship Company.

Mall and Express Galveston Lone Star Morgan Mallory Ines Lone Star Bee New York Colorado California Bowtie Steamship Imanhon

Yevers Hold at Montgomery Board of health reports four new maxes

The board of health in Montgomery Alabama on October 2 reports four new cases. Names include William H. Barret of 216 Dickerson Street and D. G. Jones of 4 Mildred Street plus two others. Total cases reach 14 with four deaths to date. Worcester Cycle Co Insolvent Middletown Conn

Montgomery Ala Board of Health William H. Barret Dickerson Street D. G. Jones Mildred Street

Indians Armoring to Resist Dawes Treaty at Fort Smith

A Fort Smith report says full Blood Cherokees have secretly armed themselves with ammunition for weeks to oppose the Dawes Commission and any encroachment on tribal government. Chiefs warn violence may follow if negotiations proceed, as land rights advocates push allotment. no immediate clash expected though council action next month looms.

Little Rock Ark Fort Smith Saya Dawes Commission

England Seeks Guarantees on Silver Policy in Talks

British officials question Indian policy on silver and bimetallic reform as they press for security assurances before reopening negotiations. The Indian government cites four years of effort and seeks to know how French and American positions have shifted, aiming for a clearer path forward in the international conference.

Lengon United States Baren de Courvel Government of India India

British Losses Heavy at Dargei Ridge Action

A Simla dispatch reports heavy British losses on Dangal ridge where cavalry and infantry attacked by daybreak. Officers killed include Captain Charles Judge of the Second Gherkhas and Lieutenant Alexander Lamont of the Gordon Highlanders. Captain Smith of the Derbyshire regiment. Wounded include Lieutenant Tybinson in dangerous condition, Major Forbes MacBean, and three others. Sixteen rank and file killed or wounded.

Dargei Ridge London Get Simla Dangal Ridge Charles Judge Gherkhas Alexander Lamont Gorden Highlanders Smith Derbyshire Regiment Ttybinson Forbes MacBean

In Memory of Dr Breck at Nashotah and Milwaukee Visit

Clergymen and delegates to the Episcopal Missionary Council in Milwaukee attended interment services for Rev. Dr. James Lloyd Breck at Nashotah House. Bishop Milspaugh preached, Bishop Nicholas read the service, and Bishop Tuttle spoke at the grave.

Milwaukee Wis Episcopal Missionary Council Nashotah James Lloyd Breck Nushotah House Milspaugh Kansas Breck Couse Nicholas Tuttle Misuri

The Self Made Man and Civic Duty at Princeton

At Princeton University on College Commemoration Day Grover Cleveland spoke on The Self-Made Man. He argued wealth must aid humanity and public welfare, urging that success be tempered by character and charitable responsibility. He warned against self interest in politics and stressed vigilant citizenry guided by intelligence and patriotism.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Grover Cleveland Americas Aovern Peodalma S O Wenerds Joan Lartion

Just People Rule Nation Through Virtue and Wisdom

A historical editorial urges a Just people to concede natal rights to every citizen to enforce justice in government. It argues frugality in public administration, integrity in leaders, and sacred protection of the nation, praising pacific arbitration over war and the value of self-made citizens guiding the state.

Today's Market Report from Associated Press

Market notes on Wheat Corn and Provisions with details on futures May December and delivery, Chicago receipts Northwestern shipments, and crop prospects. Data include hogs and cattle receipts, market strength in wheat, quiet provisions, and mixed activity across grains and fiber sectors.

Associated Press Chicas Liverpool Yate Marie Wenie Thy Walt Schiter Chicago Sete Mixa Iswansye Riba Bpen- Flake Manor Notate Fut Imutuy Cash St. March

Davis and Glick Promises Low Grocery Prices This Week

Davis and Glick promote low prices on groceries with bold claims of savings. They urge customers to compare prices, noting flour costs five to ten cents a sack higher elsewhere, and invite orders to save money at their store.

Shepescars

Market Gossip from Toledo Wheat and Oats Prices

Grain brokers in Toledo report wheat near 344 cents and oats around 25? per bushel with receipts totaling 381 cars. Forecasts call for warmer, cloudier conditions across territories, while Minnesota and Kansas futures show steady demand and higher prices for December contracts.

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