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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1897

Page

4

Terms of Subscription for The State Journal

Daily edition delivered by carrier ten Revie and week to Topska or Suburbs or mail at same price in any Kan town. Three months or one year. Weekly edition one year. Permanent home State Journal Building 8th and 10 Kareas Avenue corner of Eighth. Telephones: Pasivaas Office Bell Phone Fork address 20 Potter Building. American Newspaper Publishers Association listing.

Topska Tepeke State Journal Kareas Avenue Eighth Pasivaas Ofice Bell Bell Phone Potter Bullding Save American Newsnaper Publishers’ Association

Weather Outlook for Kansas and Chicago Segment

For Kansas show ers this afternoon with partly cloudy skies and cooler tonight Shallow showers expected in extreme southeast with a possible Menstreet area in the far northwest Fair skies elsewhere with cooler conditions in the central region tonight

Chicago Seg Kansas Noutheast Eritay Fair Central

Public opinion on lynching and law administration

An editorial condemns mob justice and calls for firmer enforcement of laws. It cites recent lynchings in Versailles Indiana as evidence of growing public acceptance of extrajudicial killings. The piece argues courts must provide swift, fair punishment while authorities must deter crime and restore respect for statutes.

Enurinee Ely Adimin— Jariatiin Mint Jaw Fle Wid Jong Versailles Calta Amde Crimme

Richmond Council Proposes Ordinance On Vagrants

Richmond Virginia Sept city council committee moved toward passage of an ordinance to seize the services of vagrants and tramps found in the city The measure aims to prevent conflict with regular city forces while enforcing actions against vagrants and tramps and is to be drafted to avoid legal clashes.

Richmond Cumitivar Mn -Ordinsgees Atepe Coldsoll

President's Vacation Second Instalment Likely in New England

Washington reports indicate the president will resume his vacation after a brief stay in the capital and plan to remain in New England through early October. In Arizona, McLemith and the territorial secretary push a new railroad project from Kingsman to White Hills camp, backed by A J Root and other capitalists. Diarrhea Balsam is advertised as a vegetable remedy claiming superior efficacy.

New England Washington, D Waishington Arizona Phoenix Ariz K C McLemith Territorial Bulldh Tallromd Kingsman White Hills Camp A. J. Root White Hills

Money Making Plan At Festival Bureau Dispute

Committee of Fifteen voices dissatisfaction with how the Festival Bureau of Information is run. M D Hemison to direct quarters free of charge while debates on rent collection and cot rentals surface. Public comfort concerns rise as organisers plan better transportation, sleeping spaces, and guest escorts for visiting officials during festival week.

Pull Festival Bureau of M.D. Hemierson Senatary Swayze Sak MF. McKirahan Committee of ‘Twenty-Blscht Uke Kaunas Sons of Veterans

Pail to Reach Klondike. Topeka Pair Return Disappointed

Mr and Mrs HL McCassin of Kansas Avenue attempted to reach the Klondike via Seattle and Portland. They sought passage on a steamship in irregular conditions, found prices steep, and turned back to Topeka after weeks away. They plan a renewed attempt February first with sturdy gear and readiness for hardship.

Topeka Portland HL. McCassin Kamsas Avenue Fiondike Seattle Cobsba

Topeka Viaduct Destruction Lawsuit Against City Officials

Vinewood Park Railway sues the city of Topeka mayor C A Fellows and Street Commissioner James Ramsey for 300 dollars. The city council ordered removal of the Ninth street viaduct after decayed supports raised fear of collapse onto railroad tracks. The company seeks 25000 dollars for the viaduct destruction 3000 dollars for covering Ninth street tracks and 10 dollars for destroying tracks near the cemetery.

Vinewood Park Seton Ninth Street

America Leads World in Telegraph Miles

The world’s telegraph system totals 4,900,821 miles with 180,440 miles of submarine cables. Europe has 1,614,790 miles, Asia 210,851, Africa 99,419, Australia 27,473, and America 2,516,245. United States Consul Germain in Zurich notes U S lines exceed Europe, reflecting America’s lead amid rising global wire networks.

Washington Sept Europe Asia Selies Africa Australia America United States Germain State Department Zurich América

Supreme Court Rules Oakland Water Front State Property

The San Francisco decision assigns most of the Oakland water front to the state of California with a small portion to the Oakland water front company. The city of Oakland receives nothing from the ruling.

San Francisco Oakland Water Front Supreme Court State of California Oakland Water Front Company

Topeka Council Proceedings 1897 Drain District actions

The September 12 1897 Topeka Kansas council session reviewed appraiser reports on Drain District No 3 and sewer projects, approved estimates for sidewalks and prison improvements, and considered taxes and ordinances. The body adjourned with a future meeting set for September 23 1897.

Topeka Aames Kansas T . Rania

Origin of the Indians Scientists Believe They Came From Asia

Victoria BC September 1 Dr Frans Boaz heading an Anglo American expedition studies British Columbia Indians for origins research. With Dr Farrand they survey interior coast and coast peoples from the Columbia river to lower Siberia seeking ties to Asiatic natives. Boaz contends first Pacific peoples came from Siberia. Scientists will return next summer to extend work.

Victoria B. C Frans Boaz British Columbia Farrand Port Essington Boaz Rivers Inlet Bella Bella British Association Pacific Siberia

Pall Festival Pictures at Topeka Parade Route

Tam prepared to take first class photographs of floats parades and decorations. View Photographer Joh F Strick rott of 511 Kansas avenue Topeka Kansas. Not how cheap puts on good work. Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 West 5th Street.

Tam Joh F. Strick Kansas Avenue Topeka Kan Peerless Steam Laundry Ld West Sth

Loyal Democratic League Address Promises Silver Platform

Henry McDonald president of the Loyal Democratic League in New York outlines plans to present a state address to the Democratic state committee. He denounces gold standard Democrats led by Flower and Hills, pledges loyalty to Chicago platform principles, and urges nominating candidates who backed Bryan and Sewall.

Loyal Democratic League New York Henry McDonald Free Silver Democrats New York State Chicago McDonald Flower Tilingis David B. Hills Bryan Sewall Bemerratic League Star League

Anaconda Copper declares 3 million dividend

New York Sept 16 The annual report of Anaconda Copper Mining Co of Montana shows receipts for year ending June 30 of 22 940 293 up from 16 45.07. Profits total 5 126 048 an increase of 87 122 over last year. Dividends of 3 000 000 declared against 150 000 the year before.

New York Anaconda Copper Mining Company of Montana J. B. Hagsin Marcus Dely Pere

It Saves the Crouny Children

Seaview Virginia advert announces Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for curing croup in children. Kellam & Curren promote the product with testimonials from distant customers. Lexstire Bromo Carb claims headache and neuralgia relief with 25 cent price and money back guarantee from Druggists.

Crouny Seaview Chamberlain Kellam & Curren

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