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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1897
Page
3
Fragmented text shows a tariff vote movement with references to committees and named lawmakers. The article cites motions to refer prevailing questions to a committee, listing many political figures and party labels, and notes a public partisan divide influencing the outcome.
Damaged OCR yields a county meeting narrative noting proposed taxes and spending, with mentions of commissioners, appropriations, and care for the county population. Names and places are partially unreadable but reference to StewarErd farm and local bids appear amid budgeting concerns and future funding questions.
The New York Central rail line reports arrangements for use of funds and debt retirement plans. Details cover bond issues, dates, and measures to strengthen finances, with references to related Harlem line actions and shareholder notices while miscellaneous ads appear.
Washington April 1 Bryan says the president’s commission on foreign countries has an excellent slate. He lauds Mr Woleutt and Mr Stevenson, notes Stevenson's prominent position, and supports independent bimetallism as a goal, arguing for international cooperation and silver restoration.
Visitors may view Monticello at all times though the owner will not sell it. The piece notes Thomas Jefferson's impact, with mentions of Bray, Hind, and other figures in a period tone. It references the Jefferson estate, the Hadrian River and local governance, implying ongoing preservation efforts and debates over access.
A fragmentary report from northern department judges requests an investigation into a protest and potential corrections. It mentions Governor Bradford and Merrie Hane in connection with a probe into election matters and related official actions.
Leavenworth April 14 The river has risen sharply after recent floods with swollen banks overflowing areas along the Missouri and Platte counties. Rail lines and roads along the Burlington tracks have been affected as floodwaters threaten movement and structures. Weather and river data indicate continued high levels and potential further overflow risks.
The Beltweight champion Jack McAullife will spar with Pepper, California middleweight, in a planned Crawford Opera House exhibition next Saturday evening. Local talent will perform as undercards amid boxing skill displays. ticket prices are 1 dollar, 60 cents and 25 cents.
The Topeka Camera Club, Frankrend club of Phigistphis, and Camera clubs of lene Falls and New Eritele present views from Arctic Siberia, Egypt, and striking historic scenes in Connecticut and New Hampshire. The collection highlights the picturesque upper Hudson and aims to showcase quality, with many views of regional interest.
Chicago reports describe a cigar shaped airship with wings and two engines, possibly built by Oscar D. Beath of Dodge City Kansas. Beath claims the craft was launched near Dodge City and may soon fly, with a stated aim to prove aerial navigation feasible by flying over Chicago as proof.
Northeastern Kansas teachers association convenes April 15 to 17 for a three day session at Forten. Promised is a practical study program with papers by Anna Rowman Leavenworth and others on topics from classroom practice to the course of study. Sessions include discussions on teacher professionalism and district school stage experiments, with papers presented by leaders from Topeka, Seneca, Lawrence, and nearby towns.
The work on barbed wire fences at Tasior farms is now in order after a three year prep period. Posts and wires were installed along the line near Pearl and two sites, one at Pearl ard and another at Tayice residence, with poles and tools delivered to complete the mission.
The piece describes Wan station’s telegraphic connections benefiting Clar enm Taylor Meine EE and other locals. It notes I J Taylor managing cattle and a cheese company with facilities in Herington Dillon and Gxriton, tied by telephone to provide rapid communication. It highlights use of this system to unite workers and farms and brings distant news via telegraph and telephone lines.
Letter from C B Hoffman disputes April 22 report headlined Wholesale Removals. It states professors Kedzit Winship Brows Kitchener and Graham were dismissed while Will replaces Fairchild as president. no charges against Fairchild and board aims to avoid partisan politics, stressing efficiency, accuracy, and public knowledge.
Marysville April 14 The Marysville Turners plan to send a class to the St Louis national tournament of German poetry and singing on May 10. The group aims to be the largest gathering of its kind in this center with many members active in their club. They expect to compete for prizes and return home with honors. A special car will be chartered for the group traveling to St Louis.
Conway Sprogs April 4 The city post has let a contract for a monument eleven feet tall of Vermont marble. The base and design will feature engraved inscriptions and a multi-step vertical stack. The exact engravings and names to be added are to be completed by the department.
Myron T. Herrick, Ohio capitalist and president of the Society for Savings of Oliveland, arrives in Wellington with family on a Lake Erie & Western special car. He travels to Medicine Judge to review Barber County bonds in which his institution is invested about 9,000.
The Kanets Democratic Editorial association annual meeting concluded with a banquet and a vote to fold. The next annual gathering will be in Jolow with officers named including President Lb. Parendl, Vice President Vd. Lane, Secretary, and treasurer J.B. Gomber. An executive committee includes Warren Knans, WA Phinmons, and J.T Herman.
From Emporia, Atchison, Wellington and Manhattan news. Regents president Kroprenberger of Jewell City and vice president J H Fichie of Cherryvale led a meeting to reorganize the state portal. In Atchison a gambling house raid led to arrests and closures. In Wichita Texas deputy marshal J W Cunningham faces first degree murder trial in this county. Houston and Marum of Woodward retain counsel.
The record outlines several transfers: J Thomas to Annie Shaw for 1200 on a Van Tarren street tract adjoining the city park. JB Davies to JA Bane for 1800, bog 627 and south half of lot 635 Lane Rizert in Martin & Dentin' addition. Dynigl Hogan of Mound Clie to DJ Trickier of Chirmgu for 1 with various lots in Kentucky svente Highland Park Badition. Also mention of steam laundry smoothing broken collars.
In Las Vegas on April 14 the Atlantic and Peeltie Surgical association met with Dr. Y. G. Corotett of Albuquerque named chief surgeon. The group resolved to rename the organization the Kavler Surgical Association and changed the chief surgeon role to fit the Kavler operation. A notice named Dr. Cornish and Dr. Harper's wives present, and set June's first Wednesday as the next meeting date.
The Pennsylvania Railroad company will halt transfer through passes for single trips or initial passes. Officials report widespread abuse by politicians and other holders who used passes not owned by them. Conductors have denied passes to suspected users, and owners found with passes will be blacklisted, ending courtesy transfers. The trouble is said to involve representatives in Harrisburg who allegedly loan passes constantly.
Local Texan rail intell reports from Dallas that the Missouri Kansas and Texas will discontinue the Galveston to St Louis Katy Flyer starting April 18. The move transforms a single local train into four through services, improving through traffic to Galveston this summer.
City officials clash over appointing a sanitary serjeant by the police commissioners. Council members deride the role as unnecessary duplicating the board of health and economy pressure mounts against the police board. The dispute centers on legality, efficiency, and the proper authority for public health duties.
Dennis Madden and prominent Emporia residents reported sighting an aerial craft near Emporia about 2 o'clock Saturday night. Wille Potter observed a cluster of lights moving westward in strong winds, with neighbors and the Puffer family corroborating the sighting. Madden could not identify a definite shape and described irregular motion, ruling out planets or balloons.
The article notes rumors that Lord Aberdeen will be replaced in June by the Earl of Leeds, dubbed the "gin duke" for his vast distilleries and immense income. It mentions Leeds’ popular standing, royal service, Hornby Castle estate, and Duchess of Leeds, mother of four, as context for the viceroy succession.
The Duke began life as a merchant's apprentice and saved his master's daughter from a Thames flood. She later married the apprentice, who then took over the business and became lord mayor of London. The present duke is George Godolphin Osborne, who succeeded to the title about a year ago after his father’s death.
Miss Misa Sickles, a Massachusetts born educator educated at Mount Holyoke, advocates U S government backed domestic science courses. She has organized in Illinois a domestic science association and pushed resolutions to establish departments at state fairs and colleges to showcase proper food preparation.
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