July 17 1900s Vol 1 No 1 reaches the United States
An early issue labeled Vol 1 No 1 is dated July 17 and notes its distribution into the United States marking the debut of the publication.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
2
An early issue labeled Vol 1 No 1 is dated July 17 and notes its distribution into the United States marking the debut of the publication.
The Clondyke News, a four page weekly, arrives in Dawson City with editor proprietor and printer claiming to cover Alaska mining life. It reports on Albin Gray, the Gray family, local deaths, transient adverts for dance halls and bars, and notes Dawson’s lack of a newspaper before now.
Adelaide Herrmann of Adelwius Herrmann and her company give a striking performance in a circle of light. Critics praise her energy and color work, noting the duo’s peak show and the couple’s effort to maintain the troupe’s standard. The Herrmanns are billed to appear at the Grand next Tuesday night.
St. Tark September 17 The coal miners strike is over and seventeen mines in the sixth Illinois district resume operations today The Duquoin men return Friday morning Independent operators sign a 37 cent top weight scale The Consolidated and Madison companies press a three cornered fleet and plan to use many former strikers to restart coal production
Advertises special rail fares via the Santa Fe Route to St Louis Chicago and other eastern points with limited dates. Mentions telephoning agents for tickets and oddly includes an ad for hair regrowth products and scalp cures claiming to renew baldness by addressing glands.
A detective notes that Diaz’s actions align with a pattern of Italian killers targeting prominent figures. The report links the suspect to historical precedents and discusses motive and public fear surrounding high profile assassinations. Local officials urge caution as investigations continue.
Ignacio Amito, described as violent, attacked President Diaz during Mexico City Independence Day parade. He was felled with a cane by a companion of the president and taken into custody. The central thoroughfare filled with thousands as gendarmes kept the crowd back during the ceremony.
In Mexia on Sept 17 the president entered the chamber of deputies to open congress amid cheers that he escaped unharmed from an attempted assault. Diaz spoke of peace with civilized nations and discussed a planned international reservoir to curb flood damage and irrigation disputes along the river, urging US-Mexico talks to finalize a treaty.
A crowd on a historic avenue witnessed an assassination attempt as a muscular man struck at President Diaz and General Pradidio and was restrained by gendarmes and cavalry. The attacker, identified as Anulo Antto, was captured, questioned, and kept in custody with possible trial by court martial or civil authority. The incident prompted calls for a deep investigation while the president calmly advised restraint. Report notes on silver market fluctuations and a government pledge to fiscal prudence amid economic concerns.
In a wave of market tension across the realm, investors and officials monitor gold standard anxieties sparked by rising prices and policy signals. Calls for discipline echo through financial centers as traders seek stability amid shifting currencies and global demand.
Wolcott writes from London praising early signs for an international silver agreement and says he will return before Congress convenes in December. The letter, read by the Bank of England governor, sparks mixed reactions among bankers and editors as debate on silver prices and India mint reopening continues.
Indianapolis Sept 17 The monetary executive committee announced the completion of the commission with acceptance from Louis A Garnett of San Francisco and Prof JL Laughlin of Cherro Prof Lanekin is among the best known political economists in the country
A fragmented OCR list shows quantities and brands for sugar types, coffee, baking powder, chocolate, canned fish, meats, snacks, extracts, fruit cans, pickles, starches, spices, soaps, and teas. It reads like a period shopping catalog with multiple items, brands, and vague measures, lacking full sentences or context.
Davis and Glick and several eminent figures are named to a national Monetary Commission. The group includes ex Senators, financiers, and business leaders from Philadelphia Chicago San Francisco and New York. The commission aims for a broad barometric study of currency with six Republicans and five Democrats and a plan to meet in Washington to collect data and public suggestions.
New device by John Buckley measures water depth up to 2000 feet ahead of a vessel using a bell circuit and a non conducting cylinder filled with quicksilver. The system rings a bell aboard when the bottom is reached warning of shallow water hazards. The piece also briefly mentions unrelated patent and drug ads.
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