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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1897
Page
3
Leavenworth’s Apple Carnival club met to organize the Kansas Old Soldiers reunion planned for this fall. Committees will secure Chanute encampment joiners and raise about 1500 for expenses while Topeka’s bid faces opposition. The club aims to mobilize volunteers and invite delegates to Chanute, with railroad transport and subscriptions arranged for summer readiness.
Fire engulfed the east school building at Girard on a windy April day. Students evacuated, most in good order, as flames destroyed the modern structure despite distant fire plug delays. The blaze began around 3 blocks away, and the building, though recently erected, lacked robust fire prevention. No casualties reported, but the entire east block suffered total loss.
The city held a historic election with the largest vote tally on record. Citizens debated the wet and dry issues as ballots favored a dry option. A mayor and councilman were elected, with Branty winning the mayoral seat and the council nominees confirmed.
Kansas towns report mixed results with Republicans winning many city tickets by small margins. Cities like Eureka, Manhattan, Belleville, and Lecompton show Republican majorities, while Fllsworth and Osawatomie see closer races. Hutchinson and Newton highlight notable races with varied outcomes. Women voters were notably active in several contests.
Fragmented OCR details multiple local items: a cheese factory development near Dullaion peg, a candidate for Philipstire pastones, a play by Pat featuring Repulbianiem themes, a Greenleaf barn fire with losses and partial insurance, Herkimer entertainment, and Sterling Rain impacts with unusually soaked ground and increased corn and other acreage prospects.
Ottawa news reports Mrs Liszie Schneider once living in Ottawa has been found in Germany after being missing for some time. Her relatives have been searching, and she has now taken the name Mrs John Prodi of Osage City. Her husband traveled there to obtain German relative addresses.
The report lists several cities with Republican majorities and mixed returns. Mayors, police judges, clerks, treasurers, and ward officials are named, with party affiliations and vote margins noted, including shifts toward Populists in Larned and free silver in Blanchard.
Emporia reports major Hood received a letter from Avery Turner assistant general superintendent of the Santa Fe Railroad stating there will be no changes to the railroad forces in Emporia. The letter dated March 31 1897 from Topeka Kansas says there are no plans for further changes and that extensive changes are unlikely under current conditions.
From Modoc county word arrives that Captain Jack’s remnant faces starvation near the old treachery sites and General Canby’s death. About 100 of the tribe endure a harsh winter with deep snow, unable to obtain food. A small party sought aid in Alturas but whites were unsympathetic, and the tribe reportedly halved in number from death and exposure. There is no reservation or federal appeal, leaving them to fend for themselves.
Mary French Field, daughter of the late Eugene Field, charms New York Tribune staff with a lively, affectionate personality. She speaks warmly of newspapers, reads in multiple cities, praises reading to children, and teases about Chicago pride while introducing her family and baby sister. She promises another visit with her mother.
The Sultan issues a decree ending slavery in Zanzibar while preserving concubine rights if claimed for cruelty. concubines become wives in general. Compensation will be paid for slaves legally held, with Imperial aid possible if funds fall short. Reading Arabs were briefed to gain acceptance amid recent bombardment.
A wife and daughter in Dayton, Ohio, claim $1000 from the estate of Gusta Wenskie also known as Gustave Winters. Attorney W B Sehock says to force a probate contest, with Dayton lawyers preparing to file in Topeka. Wenskie, once a shoemaker on West Fourth Street, left no visible heirs until now. Real estate in North Topeka listed. LA Strauss named administrator of the estate.
President Bryan sends a congratulatory telegram to Mayor-elect Carter Harrison of Chicago praising his victory. He notes political sentiment shifting in Chicago and other cities since November, citing a broad American confidence in invention and progress. The message highlights Chicago as a key example in a changing electoral landscape.
Topeka's Great department store celebrated its second annual grand opening with a large, diverse crowd. Music by Watson's orchestra and a full, up-to-date stock drew rich and poor alike as Kemper & Paxton highlighted practical, low-margin pricing and notable millinery offerings. The event showcased modern goods, attentive staff, and a business model promising continued local access to a broad array of items across departments.
Two young colored men from Kansas City stole six dinner buckets from workmen at a rock crusher west of the city on the Rock Island railroad. pursued by about ten men they fled westward. One was captured near Auburndale and the other into asylum grounds. Identified as William Franklin 19 and John Marshall 20 they were turned over to the state for burglary and larceny. The theft ended with the men eating the stolen meals on the move.
Leaked report claims state board of railroad assessors will stage a grand junket for members wives relatives and friends on the final trip to Colorado to value Missouri Pacific property. Highleyman/commissioner to accompany Populists and farm allies on the tour deleen across the country. Critics say Kansas assessors have no business in Colorado. Also note President McKinley will wait on action about Cleveland era reservations until Congress acts.
A fragment list of street names and intersections in Topeka including Morse and Jackson Streets, Kansas Avenue, Second Street, Fourth and Taylor Streets, Van Buren, Jefferson and Monroe Streets, Eleventh Street, Rock Island Route, plus a laundry and mineral water ad by Jd. W. Phillips at 612 West Eighth Ave.
Washington April 7 The estone today sent the senate the following nominations Piney L Les for the northern district of Indian territories Thomax Garner for the western district of Arkansas to be US attorneys Postmasters Ark ana Thomas Hawkins Morriston Georgia Robert Pl Biter Newnan Iowa Wm A Mekkent Alexina Stevens Bluiton Pils G Darnell Letanua Wm G Stiver Pendleton Sawh Frank C Downes Dexter Kanese John H Winnie Minnetonloge Dennis Trecey Cesar Rape ne Navy Commodore Montgomery Steward to be year admiral Cap Albert Brite to be commodore Meui Davenport to be lieutenant commander Lieut BB Marry to be lieutenant ei manier F G Logans Grain Latter detailed noting wheat market conditions and related trading activity across several ports and markets.
A good competent aid is wanted for general housework at 125 Clay Be.
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