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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1894

Page

3

A GOLDBUG SONG In His Address to the Michigan Bankers

Bay City Michigan September thirteenth a speech by James H Eckles comptroller of the currency before the Yankers association of Michigan. He praised banking as essential to prosperity despite panic deposit withdrawals and factory slowdowns noting prudence in policy and urging restraint from speculative legislation to preserve solvency and credit. He cited 1890 silver policy and Michigan’s early banking history as warnings and warned that future prosperity depends on avoiding misguided currency laws and decisions.

Bay City Mich James H. Eckles Yankers’ Association of Michigan Eckles Michigan Crus Us Naver Comilieus Union Cooley Samaiter Sa E Pew Diadaiolug Jessona Slatery

Yosemite Goes Down Fireboat Wreck in Hyde Park Reef

Omrenoo reports the fireboat Yosemite was wrecked on the Hyde Park reef while en route to the South Side dirt. Ten crewmen were rescued after torches of kerosene-soaked clothing burned them during hours of peril as waves mounted and the boat sank to the lake bottom. Captain St Peters led the Jackson crew in efforts to save the vessel and its crew amid heavy surf and flames.

Chicago Omrenoo Hyde Park Reef South Side Yosemite Yoshmite Jackson St Peters Fatiy Yossmite Owen Tis

St Clement's manor era tale of hospitality and law

Special correspondence from Bartimorse describes Maryland's colonial landmarks, focusing on St Clement's manor in St Mary's county. It notes the manor's famed hospitality, the seventeenth century court leet, strict tenant laws, and archaic practices such as bonding for guests and paying rent in farm produce, with wives reportedly sold on credit as part of estate transactions.

Bartimorse Maryland Charles II Lord Baltimore Maryland Historical Society St Michael’s Manor St. Clement's Manor St. Mary's County Gallieuce Engist St. Clement's Munnor Edward the Contexor Fol Mansell Benjamin Hannon Cybil Thiesses England

Coffins to Be Cheaper in Hard Times Tariff

Chicago reports coffin prices dropping as grave-faced men meet in solemn convention. Officials say tariffs and hard times cause the decline, with Secretary Richards noting costs will rise soon yet remain below prior peaks.

Tien Chicago Richards

Government Action Urged To Stop Fraudulent Baking Powder Ads

Letters from officials at the Chicago World’s Fair challenge claims that a baking powder won multiple awards for leavening power purity and excellence. Tests show a New York powder surpassed the Chicago product, while government testing remains the official standard. A Texas lynching defense note and White House renovation updates follow in brief.

Chicago World's JS Browning King Commun18 Agricultural Department Washington

Indian Calumet Found Near Gr Cleveland Gables

A pipe carved with Indian characters was unearthed six feet below the surface while clearing a lily pond area at Gray Gables. Believed over a hundred years old, the artifact will be given to Br. Uleve mh. The rest of the page notes labor congress activity, Debs, a death in Topeka asylum, Sybil Carter speaking, and diocesan events.

Cleveland Maza Br. Ulevemh Bryant

Noted women to be heard in September lecture series

Elizabeth Lyle Saxon national president of the Woman's Keeley league will speak at the Congregational church. Following her lecture on Saturday, Mira Elizabeth Yates of Maine will lecture on Equal Suffrage at the Lutheran church on Tuesday September 1st. Yates is noted as among the first women licensed to preach by the Methodist Episcopal church and has spent years in missions.

Elizabeth Lyle Saxon Ami Mies Yates Maine Tupeta Mra Adsberle Saxon Keeley League Colorado Springs Mira Elizabeth UC. Yates Miss Yates Methodist Episcopal Church Chion Oissionary

Prof Prosser Resigns to Take Union College Geology Chair

Prof Charles Prosser resigns from Washburn College after two years to accept the geology and palaeontology chair at Union College Newark New Jersey. The move, with higher pay, delights Prosser yet saddens Washburn students and faculty who valued his leadership. Also note Terre Haute set speech date: Senator Voorhees opens Indiana campaign on September 22, not 13.

Union College New York Charles &. Prosser Washburn College Prosser Rasigns Newark America Prosser Prof. Proster Washburn Koorheen Senator Voorhees Indiana Pampsien Terre Hutte

Market Report From Chicago and Kansas City

The market opened dull with limited activity across grains and hogs. Wheat and corn slipped early with minor rebounds, while pork and lard showed weakness on softer hog demand. receipts and market tone varied by region, with generally lower prices and ample supply.

Chicaco Imude Oige Hankey—Meady Timothy Seep Burrex

Four Sale and Odd Items From a Travel Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists items for sale including bedding like spring mattresses and a cook store. Mentions Georgia heaters and travel related notes with unclear context. Likely a brief classified collection note from a local page.

Bollsioad Gil Tyler

Whoops for Free Silver at New York populist meeting

Banaroce New York September 11 The Diet of the New York political conventions met at Town hall for the People’s party gathering attended by about 125 delegates from thirty counties. The event featured Henry Frank of New York and a spectacle of greenback zeal as Populists pledged support for free coinage while Democrats and Republicans faced criticism.

Bopulliss Hile Ie New York Banaroce N. Y Town Hall People’s Crty Itica Weatchester Allianca DM. S Fiery Gisae Falls Green Tucker Henry Frank Clerzyman Sod Apollo Republican Party Democrata Cleveland Malne Matthews Erie County Billdusacs Jones

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