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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal offers home delivery by carrier at 30 cents a week within Topeka and surrounding Kan towns. Subscriptions payable by mail at the same weekly rate. Readers may place advertisements or inquiries via the newspaper office phone numbers.
A national currency commission, formed from six Republicans and five gold Democrats, meets in Washington to draft a currency reform bill. Noting broad public underrepresentation, the group vows to seek expert input while shaping a plan aimed at serving the wider economy and labor interests.
An educator at Tuskegee helps many less affluent people adopt the principles taught at the institute. The report references a lighthouse in Brittany and a historical note about Marshal Davoust, with broader remarks on recent Eastern affairs and various figures, including Dr. Andrews and a social figure connected to Dante Rossetti.
In Richmond Virginia the target is Martin’s successor as U S Senator as the twenty seat class faces eviction. Ex Senator Ransom of North Carolina lauds the era while General Tansom dodges inquiries and confirms cordial notes, leaving readers without a clear single comment from the veteran statesman.
Fever quarantine extends from Texas to Georgia. Demand in staple linens shows a nationwide dip over five weeks. Central and western regions report softening dry goods and hardware. Pacific Coast sees steady merchant buying. Heavy textiles rise with cold weather. iron and steel prices seen climbing. Wool and woolen goods advance. inland trade improves as coventy movement to tide-water grows and gold influx continues.
In Ebwood Indiana on Sept 2 a forest fight broke out when a detached nest of one hornet swarm was attacked by another. The battle raged for over an hour with loud buzzing heard as far as 80 rods away. By conclusion the survivors were too exhausted to continue.
State Superintendent Stryker stated that grades already in hand lead him to believe the state board of education will issue twice as many state certificates as at any previous meeting. The board, meeting in October, is expected to approve the certificates after delays due to late examination reports.
A dry clerk named Underwood, after several days in Hutchinson on business, handled registration and sale of bonds to the state school fund commissioners. The funding bonds totaled 50,000 dollars to retire outstanding indebtedness and were registered yesterday in the state auditor’s office. The commissioners approved 95,000 dollars worth of bonds.
Philadnoma Sept 25 P B A Widener today feted the report from Chicago that he and their representatives had failed in negotiations to affect a combination of the street railways. Widener said Attorney Tirany and Thomas Hyan of New York, who reported the negotiations, went to Chicago on matters about gas companies and did not discuss street railway matters.
New York Sept 5 Chairman Quigz of the Republican county committee F Tracy states he is willing to be the Republican nominee for mayor of the greater New York.
Col Randall leads 25 men from Port Russell aboard the Humboldt bound for St Michael with 1½ tons of stores, 400 tons of steamboat machinery and 40,K feet of lumber. Part detachment remains near St Michael, others advance up the Yukon while officials warn most will not realize fortunes and may return home with worn constitutions.
The Sedgwick County district court ruled that school boards cannot bind their successors to contracts for school books. If upheld by the Supreme Court, cities may be required to adopt state text books unless county uniformity is achieved by a public vote. Contracts last only while the originating board remains intact. The ruling could affect Topeka and require state books if sustained.
A report to the state agriculture department notes wells damaged by swarms of rock grasshoppers in southwestern neighborhoods. The entomologist at the state university is advising control measures, with a bulletin planned to detail prevention and destruction. The pests differ from Rocky Mountain locusts and notably target alfalfa.
United States Consul Mantius at Turin reports renewed concern over premature burial as no infallible test exists to prevent it. Prominent physicians are drafting reports to be highlighted at the National Exposition next April. Global reports mirror the issue as prizes attract attention and public interest in the United States.
In Andover mass a 12 foot high cross marks Harriet Beecher Stowe’s grave. The cross mirrors one admired in Beoroland and reads Tribute of loving remembrance rented by the children. The pedestal bears Her children rise up and call her blessed. Mrs Stowe is buried at Paulins academy trustees private cemetery with husband and son.
A shipment from American mines left Santa Fe for New York by the Well-Pargo express containing turquoise stones totaling 310 karats. The collection included four gems weighing 225 karats and an additional i karat gem, with a pear-shaped stone valued at 32.5 percent. The stones are described as a light sky blue and harder than common turquoise, from southern New Mexico mines whose location is kept secret.
Suckle as Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores totter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For a rule by Switt Holliday Drug Co.
A Wichita funds case shows H I Taylor attempting to collect $5 00 for services in securing bond purchases. Officials denied the claim saying Taylor had no role in the purchase and he now pursues state officials for aid. A state officer noted it would have been prudent for Taylor to have saved some of his money.
Rev Dr Joseph H H Rylance rector of St Mark s returns from four months abroad and denounces New York s dry Sunday policy He argues Paris and other continental cities offer more happiness and less immorality on Sundays than New York despite laws suppressing vice.
During the Washington relocation of the Congressional Library to the new building, six priceless documents and maps were discovered in the crypt. Many maps are of great historic value and likely unique, though heavily mildew damaged and requiring careful repair to preserve them for future use.
Consul Emma Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army has arrived in Denver with Santa Fe railroad officials and a land company group to discuss establishing a Salvation Army colony in the Arkansas valley. Hoath-Tucker spoke to a large meeting about the colonization project.
Ex queen Liliuokalani who has stayed at the California hotel for over a fortnight will depart Saturday evening on the Central overland for Chicago and then travel to Washington D C She returns to continue her campaign against annexation as soon as Congress reconvenes.
Buffalo N Y Sept 2 sale of Buffalo gas light interests to a New York syndicate concludes with 5 million cash purchase price. Companies to be turned over debt free and reorganized into a single concern with 7 million capital stock and 7 million bonded debt, total 14 million.
A Warren Connecticut mother recounts how Hood's Sarsaparilla cured her three month old daughter's scrofula eruptions without scarring. She notes rapid improvement, facial smoothness, and recommends Hood's as the best blood purifier. Sold by all druggists.
Chicago September 24 Mra Hetty Green attended court to sue Julius Jones for back rent on a five year lease of 16 Michigan Street She described the missing document and defended her knowledge of lease terms while cross examining Attorney Hardy The case ended without a clear resolution and focused on who should bear repair costs and rent obligations.
At Saratoga on September 24 the fourth day opened with Rev. W S Southworth leading devotional services and Prof Edward Cummings presenting a paper on false methods hindering social betterment. Rev Fay Millis urged a mission to the multitude stressing inspiration, simple great thought, great personality, and decisive occasion to mobilize masses toward religious faith and love for humanity.
Percy Milburn, a Well hunter, fought a bear on the Middle Fork of the Laramie River. In a timber clump the bear approached within 75 paces. Milburn fired, the first shot hit the shoulder, the second shot struck the head and the bear fell dead at his feet. Milburn remained calm and credits his steadiness with saving his life.
A 1897 notice from Topeka Kansas prohibits anyone not connected with the asylum from accessing patient activities. The text also markets Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from Kellam & Carren in Seaview Virginia, praises Las Vegas Hot Springs resorts in New Mexico, and lists railroad and hotel agents including W C Garver and F A Peak.
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