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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1897

Page

4

State Journal Daily edition advertises farrier offer

Fragmentary notice promotes weekly and annual subscriptions with mailing options to Topeka and nearby areas. It mentions the paper's offices at Topika Riute Journal Building and lists telephone lines for advertising and reader inquiries.

Farrier Topeka Puburbe Cochary Mostern Topika Riute Journal Kansas Avert Eighth Berhition al Wan Prun

Secretary Gage and Col. Whitley Clash Over Coinage Theory

Secretary Gage and Col. Nel Whitley dispute the currency question, arguing about gold and silver coinage, mint prices, and legal tender. Whitley defends the mint’s fixed rules, while Gage contends metal value and market price drive dollars, with implications for U.S. monetary policy and foreign exchanges.

Emma Gage Gast Hoethd de Bave Bryan Bevan Faw Beran Jessefirgh Tie Mint Whitley Gace Mr. Gage Bir Ivor Europe Bank of England United States Treasury

Notable Figures and Quotes in Historic News Briefs

A collage of short items notes Tavyinr as district recorder and elected dean, a Pennsylvanian official seeking funds for subsistence, and the Prince of Wales in costly regalia. It also recounts Benjamin Franklin’s voyage hardship and Sarah Bernhardt’s theater dispute with Germany, including a Strasbourg permission twist.

Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia Hagland Sarah Bernhardt Strasburg Alsace-Lord Taint Germany Fernhardt

Gloried Opinions on Society and Work From Atchison Globe

A column of satirical observations on social roles and professions. It critiques press writing, marriage norms, and fashion while noting how editors and genders influence reporting. The piece ends with a remark on a door design proposed by Alfred Meier and its fit in a house under construction.

Alfred Meier

No clear headline from fragmented poetry page

A jumble of verse and prose from a Buffalo Evening News page fragment. It includes Browning quotes about service and faith, reflections on happiness, and a scattered meditation on perspective, gloom, and daily thinking, with stray references to a “Peerless Steam Laundry” and local notice hints.

What the Wits Are Saying On Stage And Street

A collage of humorous quotes from readers and reporters across papers. Snatches include a teacher quip about animals and a fri gone, and remarks on hats at church. Also notes on social manners and a bicycle sermon concept. Readers joke about lyndé and Boston politeness.

Ste Animais Fri Tommy Detroit Free Rose

Convicts Seek New Trials Through State Officials

Cherokee County inmates led by John C. Bulock and Wiltinga It seek to overturn verdicts by filing suits against State officials in federal and state courts. They argue the law lacks a method to sue the penitentiary in court, challenging dismissals and procedures as they pursue new trials. Marion Ashell, a convicted wife murderer, also pursued a new trial, claiming county action targeted him improperly. The case, unresolved after lower court decisions, may ascend to the supreme court for final ruling.

Loudy Boyle Bush John C. Bulock Wiltinga Cherokee County Munter Minty Kannas Marion Ashell Labutve County Dixfring Supreme Court Mherokey

Mall Op Miss Cisneros Draws Curious Seekers

In New York Oct a young woman known as Hyanessian Cieneros attracts callers from many walks of life. Intrigued by offers of employment and romance, she faces intense scrutiny as her mother Mrs J. Eien Foster manages the crowds and pressures surrounding her daughter at a bustling social scene.

New York Weyber Dlanor Gir Hermatt Strane Chie Bieburke Mea. J. Eien Foster

Vicksburg Hero Clarifies Frost Letter Meteoric Link

The Vicksburg paper printed a letter from Mrs Eliza Frost mistakingly addressing editor J Frost about a teller or meteorological forecast. The editor explains the earlier remark about a yellow fever teller did not refer to any individual Frost.

Adidréas Mentanes Eliza Frost Vickshure Herald Ata Frost Tas

Hopper jealousy clouds New York stage marriage

Mrs Edna Wallace Hopper wife of comedian De Wolt Hopper plans to leave the cast of I Capitan under legal advice and pursue separation from her husband. Reports say jealousy over Mr Hopper and Nella Bergen the prima donna of his company fuel the dispute.

New York Edna Wallace- Hopier de Wolt Hopper I Capitan Hopper Mixo Nella Bergen

Croup relief cited for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

Letters praise Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for rapid relief from croup in Mountain Glen Arkansas and from skin and itching ailments. Consumers, including F A Thornton and Mrs Emily Ford Eldora Mardin Co, report quick improvements after using the products sold by druggists.

Mountain Glen Ark F. A. Thornton Serefuia Soren Emily Ford Eldora Mardin Co

September Warmest in Forty Years Across the State

Weather observer T. F. Jennings and chief Wills J. Moore report September was the warmest in forty years, hotter than 1885, with a dry streak lasting into early October. The month saw extreme highs in northern and eastern counties, heavy rains in Lyon and adjacent areas, and overall mean temperature 74.0 degrees. Rainfall averaged 1.95 inches, below normal, with three rainy days. winds mainly from the south and several thunderstorms.

T. F. Jennings Kenays Wills J. Moore Weather Bureau Washington Mr. Jennings Lee Joheson Johnson and Frankdin Marghat Johnson Coffer Greenwood Wilson Neosho Cherekes Montgomery Jackson Acrese Pottaivatemie Kiley Troke They Little Arenas McPherson Dteno Harvey Ledewick Fromm Lintead Sce Ubon Pottawatomie Marea Marit Butler Lyon Jotineon Miami Nouth Thomas Cherokee Girard Colby Pratt Osween Senece Columbus Dodge Emporiaton City Gove City Oswego

Monthly weather summaries from Mr Jennings report

Prominent notes from Mr Jennings describe very southerly winds, record warm and dry September conditions across towns such as Beloit Colby Covington and Dresden. Several areas report the warmest month in years with below normal rainfall, while crops suffer drought, wheat dies, and ground conditions deteriorate. reports mention poor harvests, early ripening, and strained pasture across multiple locales.

Jennings Beloit Colby Cundingham Dresden Gallen Crv Gibson Gove Independence Laverence Deere Rome Toronta Virouia

Policeman Davis Intervenes as Kesson Tells Different Tale

Detective James Kesson recounts his version of a Haysilp's incident in Havingo Joint, contrasting Davis's account. He says Cummins drew a revolver and struck Morten, police intervened, Kesson denies drawing his gun, and says the gun belonged to Cummins. He claims he warned Cummins and left without further incident.

Folia Davis James Kesson Kessonsik Bob Cutemings John Morten Cummins Dillet Morten Cummings Withie Toads Trevis Keseon Steele Limi

PLEA OF BERKMANN FOR PARDON REQUESTED

Harrisburg reports Alexander Berkmann the yearenarchist who tried to kill Henry Frick during the Homestead Strike has appealed to the board of pardons. Convicted in September 1892 on six indictments he faces years in the Western Penitentiary. Unions urge mercy arguing punishment served and health failing.

Harrisburg Alexander BerkMann Henry C. Frick Pittsburg Homestead Board of Pardons Tr Chamency Berkmann Western Penitentiary Thas Beh Central Lauber Union of New York Union of New York City Ceftes Labor Union Cleveland Stonemakers’ International Union of Pitteburs

Automatic revolver from Havarian inventor interests police

San Francisco reports receiving from a Havarian inventor a compact automatic pocket pistol said to fire six shots in two seconds with one pull. Theodore Kyther confirms the claim as demonstrations before Chief of Police Lees. The ad ends with a cold cure claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.

San Francisco Favaria Theodore Kythe Bersmann Yates Lees Rivarusgiets

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