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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
3
Dickinson County creamery officials in Abilene announce pasteurized milk and cream shipments abroad. Secretary of Agriculture Meésrad outlines experiments to improve pasteurization for longer shelf life. A hub of dairy experts will test sample products and equipment, aiming to increase export quality and volume. The effort involves Cam American milk producers and export logistics.
A fragmented April 1 notice from the Kansan State Alumni Association voices tribute to a college president and school ideals. It condemns partisan meddling and calls for stable leadership and devotion to alma mater amid calls for reform. The missive honors a long-serving leader and laments upheaval affecting the institution's future.
A late afternoon farm accident occurred when a stalk cutter injured two men, Frank Gusto and Jesus Tully, at a Reno County farm. One worker suffered severe leg injuries and died later, while others were shaken but survived. Emergency crews responded as the pair attempted to operate the machine, with immediate care and evacuation underway.
A fragmented notice outlines a meeting of the Stets Association in Emporia on May 1 at Sail Aptt t-Prot.0 trea, with discussions on education, law, and training topics led by C. Roiversion and E HL Robins in a program featuring speakers such as Parsons and Leach.
Fragmentary text mentions various colleges and individuals with garbled names and phrases. It references Everhart Bethany Bateess, Washington Zeeneh, and a purported “Wien State Prsiman's Res oletion te Kandas” by Eo OH, with scattered city and university mentions and no coherent event or outcome.
Five blocks of Gridley citizens bid Let Acocks farewell after a civic sendoff. The Citizens Band marched from the band hall to Gridley street, playing The Girl Left Behind as speakers praised liberty and pledged to carry the farewell around the world.
Pittsburg links with Chicopee by four miles of track as work proceeds. Contractors and officers inspected the line at four o'clock with reps from the building firms. One mile of track remains for completion as excavation and pole work continue. Chicopee plans to invest funds and lay power wires, with two cars slated to operate every twenty minutes upon completion.
Dispatch notes describe a fire department run in Emporia on April 15. The report mentions a 600 Fest Run with a 95 second attachment and details about hoses, connections, and a quick response by crews. The fragmented OCR includes garbled names and nonstandard terms but indicates a rapid containment event.
The article reports on power struggles within the Atchison Democratic party over civil service appointments. It notes August Manitelorf’s bid for President and hints that John Campton may be kept as head of the fire department. Temporary changes to city offices and the street commissioner’s moves are described amid council debate.
Hutchinson Odd Fellows plan the Old Fete anniversary celebration on April 2 with several hundred guests expected. Forty two neighboring lodges from Newton Wichita Sterling Nickerson Lyons McPherson Canton Taft Halstead Burrton and others will attend. City judge Myrile Metercolt No 28 leads arrangements with local committees providing entertainment and funds.
The Neodesha Derrick reports a well near Neodesha produced about 60 barrels, nearing refinery completion delays and storage full as operations pause. The field shows the Acott well filling faster than others, with ongoing consideration of next steps.
The Te Minintesial association of the German Baptist Brethren church for southwestern Kansas met in McPherson College chapel on April 15. Thirty-six ministers attended along with about 200 laymen and deacons from the district.
The record lists moderator Hitler DV Veliman reading clerk Elder S Sharp writing clerk Prof C EB Arnold and Prof CH Arnold as moderator for an evening programme. The regular district conference proceeds with a merger of the Suetas Boholsre aismion Sry topes agenda and other items as the session continues today.
W Budd and Jack Parker hit 153 of 160 targets in Atchison opening day of Krauls Erhanit shooting tournament. Event drew strong attendance with top scores from Budd Dea Moines and Parker Perrott. Other notable marks include WG Sergeant 150, Th Berkes 149, and Parmulee 149. Cattle Rush at Arkansas City linked to rail transfer news.
Miss Dolphin the city schools superintendent will travel to Horton Kai this evening to attend the Northwest Kansas Teachers’ Association meeting. Teachers will pay one and one third fare for the round trip as part of the event.
Funeral arrangements are set for ex-Senator Danist W Voorty this afternoon in Terre Haute Indiana. Rev Jone Ser, Mio rector officiates at the State to Enscemaalchuck location.
A joint gathering of five railway organizations was held in the St Paul Auditorium with Governor Clough and Mayor Dornalen welcoming attendees. Grand Master F. P. Sargent emphasized thebrotherhoods role in improving railway service and protecting workers, noting past hardships and expulsions for intoxication to uphold high standards.
Denver readers confront a nationwide push to abolish ticket brokers. Petitions titled the Peoples petition circulate in major cities seeking to curb broker activity. Opposition claims the market harms consumers and threatens rail travel accessibility.
President Ripley travels toward Galveston while discussing the Transmissouri decision and pooling bill. He says the country’s business will be harmed if rail rates rise and that the decision favors railroads. critics warn against price control and argue public support varies. Ripley asserts the public interest and calls for careful study before enacting policy.
The Kanwas Central railroad sale date is set for May 25 in Leavenworth. The roadbed and all property of the Kansas Central fallux company will be auctioned. Rolling stock moved, no engines for sale. The line runs 1.6 miles from Leavenworth to Miltonvale. The road is in poor condition but repair possible at low cost.
Paris dispatch reports Prisons de Oblatay, once Clare Ward of Michigan, divorced by her husband over alleged intimacy with Janos Hien, a Hungarian Gypsy musician. She agreed to debut in Dublin after an interview with Paris prefect, but authorities warned she could be expelled. Rumors say the prince’s supporters and jockey club members viewed the incident as scandalous, with suggested punitive measures including public correction.
Washington reports Congressman Holman of Indiana lies critically ill at home after a fall. In frail health for months, he faces a serious physical decline. He is 75 and serving his 18th term in Congress, reportedly under heavy opiate influence as health deteriorates.
Nine players representing the Journal and Capital will clash in an early Thursday afternoon game at Athletic Park. The Capital seeks to reclaim the championship won two years ago from the Journal after a lengthy effort. A modest crowd is expected with at least five notable spectators invited and free admission for all ladies.
State Grain Inspector W. W. Culver names George W. Coffin of Morris county W L Nixon of Abilene and D W Feazier of Conenniia as weighmasters who will work in Kansas. Lt Governor Troutman is recovering from a severe illness and has been unable to leave his house since returning from a European trip with a recent health attack.
Chicago April 1 market notes show wheat firmness despite a mixed start as London cables report a critical war situation. May prices opened higher with Liverpool closing up and overall market influenced by ongoing conflict and uncertain demand.
Jeanette Wren Lewis and Caroline Baum headline a musical sale event at Union Pacific ticket office. Soprano Waldemar von Dahien tenor Henry B Heerman and violinist Ssain are listed among performers.
Are you interested in a refrigerator for the coming summer We carry four millimeters only and order them as sold Factory discounts to retailers are fifty percent from list price We add freight but still save you the retailer s profit See samples and explore white china and graniteware bargains priced well below hardware store rates
Report from the fair markets shows corn and oats trading with modest activity and mixed responses. Hog receipts are noted at around 22,000 with remaining stock about 200. cattle receipts near 7,000 with steady to higher bids for steers and cows. provisions and butter prices firm. Wheat and corn futures reflect cautious gains amid alliance-driven wheat strength and overall market volatility.
Grain market report from Topeka sources notes firm wheat prices with some higher bids and quiet demand for corn. Mentions May option activity and commissions houses, with mixed settings for futures and spot prices across various grain grades including No 2 red and white wheats and mixed oats.
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