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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1897
Page
2
Commander Booth-Tucker proposes a ten acre Colorado colony to divide land into small parcels. He aims to transform workingmen into capitalists, establishing an industrial colony in Arkans Valley after negotiating land purchase in Denver.
In a public address Governor Adams introduces Commander Booth-Tucker and his wife Mrs Booth-Tucker as they outline a Salvation Army plan to move urban poor to irrigated land in Colorado. The scheme envisions dorms, farms, and a weekly rent of around one dollar, aiming to convert laborers into capitalists while addressing urban poverty and land wastage.
A speaker from the Salvation Army addressed listeners, noting the organization's presence in St countries and the results of its efforts. She urged continued prayers and assistance, reflecting on 30 years of impact and hoping for further progress with God's help.
Springfield reports Governor Tanner and Mayor Wheeler toured the Oak Ridge cemetery Lincoln monument. They found severe structural decay with crumbling interior walls and rain damage. Tanner urged a full rebuild and proposed a $100,000 legislature appropriation, criticizing prior repairs as insufficient.
At the Lebanon Opera House in Hawthorpe the German Lutheran church fair featured stereopticon views and local portraits. Captain Merritt introduced Robert Fitzsimmons who announced retirement from boxing and his plan to pursue life’s battles. A local doctor praised Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a boy’s injured hand and touted its healing qualities with nearby druggists selling 25 and 60 cent sizes.
September 27 in Atlanta brought record cold. Temperatures fell from 56 degrees before 7 PM to the low 60s and below overnight, with overcoats worn and coal wagons out. The day set new records for both minimum and maximum temperatures for September in the city’s 20 year record. Forecasts expect another drop toward freezing with fair interior weather.
Chicago authorities eye Pullman model town streets at issue. Commissioner McGann seeks ruling on city street jurisdiction after two decades of occupancy, pavement choices, water mains, and the palace car company’s operations. Corporation Counsel Thornton to provide opinion as legal contest looms.
London notes Madame De Navarre Mary Anderson, in Worcestershire at a village charity concert, wins praise yet refuses to resume public appearances. Separate items include a New York bank statement summary with surplus reserves and deposits, plus advertisements for Tabier's Buckeye Pile Ointment and Finis Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer.
Havana dispatches report Madrid debating U S offer to buy Cuba with Gen Woodford resuming talks with the Duke of Tetuan. Spaniards fear loss of honor, prefer continued struggle over selling Cuba, while Cubans in arms reportedly favor independence. Gen Prim’s memory fuels resistance to any settlement.
The London Chronicle publishes an extract from a Gladstone letter dated yesterday. He laments pain, shame, and mischief in Western policy. He cites Armenian slaughter of 100,000 with little security against repetition and notes Turkey’s strength, Greece’s weakness, and blame on the European concert for mutual hatred and distrust among powers.
In Managua and across districts, President Zelaya and government troops withdraw to Managua to consolidate victory. Rebels perceived defeated, penalties to be enforced while detachments guard towns. A court of adjournment will reconvene in January.
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