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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal details subscription prices for daily and weekly editions and provides office addresses in Topeka. The text includes references to carriers, mail rates, and branding, followed by stark quoted editorials condemning lynching and violence as savage and brutal in contrast to Indiana mobs.
Kor Kansas reports generally fair weather tonight and Wednesday. Winds will be mostly southerly.
The Kansas City Live Stock Exchange ruling by Judge Foster advances the move against trusts. Trusts consolidate firms in oil, gas, and other necessities, aiming to widen control and profits, sparking public concern and calls for restraint. If exchanges pursue greedy practices, they may meet resistance and disruption.
Readers learn of violent mob killings sweeping several states including Indiana Ohio Georgia and New York as newspapers condemn the lynchings. Critics from Columbus Dispatch Atlanta Constitution and New York World denounce mob law and urge lawful justice. The report notes a specific New Albany death on December 12 1868 and cites widespread condemnation.
A jumbled reading from the Atchison Globe recalls mood, romance, and social scenes. Notes touch on love, temperament, and the social contrasts of small town life, including remarks on railroad responsibility, a singer's tease, and a discussion of excitement and price concerns in winter events in Kansas country schools.
A collage of brief items notes Olive Schreiner's health causing concern in London, Harriet Prescott Spofford's slow recovery at Deer Isle near Newburyport, a Madrid statue salute to Canovas Del Castillo, and various opinions on cooperative savings and political figures. It also mentions President Faure's security threats in Moscow, a single tax stance by Bishop Huntington, a female farmer Beatrice Harraden, and remarks from Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes. The piece references the Topeka Journal stance on governors, Old Tronside’s Boston transfer, and a church-state themed press fragment, including a train schedule and a laundry ad.
Henry George may be asked to accept the Free Silver Democrats mayoral nomination in New York with Justice William J. Gaynor as a backup. If George declines, other candidates are discussed while funding for a vigorous campaign is expected. The broader Democratic body may nominate a separate slate, but many prefer a George Gaynor ticket if he agrees.
A Hooks county farmer visiting Tape from Rooks county plans a two week stay after arriving by asylum car. He chats with the motorman about local bridges, stumps on the pavement, and life in town before the car ends its route.
Washington dispatches report Secretary Alger advancing a Yukon supply scheme using steam snow sleds with a St Louis firm already contracting locomotives. Lieutenant Randall is ordered to St Michael to establish a temporary post, aiming to preserve life and property without force as rifle troops near by.
Denver telegram reports Senator Teller informs Arapahoe county Republican leaders he will support Judge Charters D Hast, nominee of the Republican and Silver Republican parties for the state Supreme Court. He notes regret at Hast’s nomination by the administration but endorses Hast’s record on silver.
Readers in London note a celebration of Dr Nansen with mentions of silver work and Arctic science. The piece reflects fascination with Bergs' druggists and global sales amid descriptive, fragmented lines.
A romance begun in 1895 ended in a wedding after Homer A Call of Cherokee county was pardoned by Gov Leedy. His pardon came with a condition that he marry Lora Havely, the young sweetheart whose brother had once pressed charges. They wed in Leavenworth county after his two year sentence for statutory assault and Missouri age rules were bypassed under a common consent marriage.
Annie Besant arrives in New York after a six month lecture tour promoting theosophy and plans a farewell talk at Chickering Hall on Life After Death. The tour has organized over fifty American Philosophical Society branches. Count Axel Wachmeister and his mother accompanied Besant, praising the journey as fruitful and urging unity among groups.
Andrew Carnegie will spend less time in Pittsburg this round, advised by physicians to seek summer rest in a bracing sea climate in Boreland near Cromarty Moray and Beauly firths to Inverness. Robert A. Franks says the sea cure suits him, but health remains the priority. he may skip New York this year and winter in the south of France to aid recovery before again attempting the New York season.
The Salvationists held a public wedding at Hamilton Hall with tickets at the door. Lt Carter of Kansas City led the meeting, soldiers spoke of life and marriage. The bride Born C. James and groom Beecher B. Wooden, with Emma Crawford as bridesmaid, received the Army vows and a joint ceremony.
George J Gould and his family arrived aboard the American liner St Louis in New York. Months in Europe boosted the Gould fortune by about $15,000,000 as business revived in the US. Gould praised the country’s recovery and predicted continued rail and commerce growth despite higher taxes and earlier estate disputes.
Washington reports pension disbursements will rise to about 147.5 million dollars this fiscal year, with a deficit of around 6 million expected when Congress reconvenes. Commissioner Evans cites 200,000 pending claims and a surge in new applications as key drivers, noting efforts to weed out unworthy recipients and publish a list of those drawing 45 dollars or more per month.
Yesterday in Justice Guy's court the court heard a case against Harry Croft the son of Herman Crow for a fine offense. Croft was not at Garfield Park at the time. Earnest was bound over to await trial in district court on a charge of exemosling from the Trades and Labor Assembly, as treasurer of the association. Hinebert Areisson pleaded guilty to petit larceny. Justice Chesney fined him $1 and costs totaling $20. Also contains a veterinary health advert for Beers' Diarrhoea Balm.
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