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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
5
A fragment from a 19th century advertisement lists several coffee and powder items with prices and weights. Items include Royal Baking Powder, Pure Syrup Powder, Gypsy Queen Powder, Tevere Macha and Java Coffee blends, and assorted coffee brands and weights. The text reflects a busy general store inventory and pricing snapshot.
Fragments show a local shop offering teas forsted this spring and a wide array of grocery items. Items include flour, crackers, cheese varieties, pineapple, coconut, fruit cans, starch, sauces, oats, oats and oats plus household goods like soap and pineapples. Prices not clearly legible, but display suggests a general store catalog segment.
Grain letter notes a bullish wheat outlook with supply concerns from Canada and the United Kingdom. Reports show strong primary receipts, steady to higher prices, and ongoing war-related uncertainty prompting short-covering while corn receipts are light and market remains quiet and uneven.
Tealiti wheat shows little enthusiasm as receipts rise, likely nudging prices if near term liquidation begins. Packers bought (riba) and turned the market higher, with outside suppliers selling as they assess future receipts. Cash trade remains solid and near-term receipts are forecast.
Professor EB B. Cowgill reports Manhattan officials expect Secretary Coburn to be offered the chair at the head of the department of agriculture to consolidate with the experiment station. Coburn has not received an offer yet but would consider it, with friends saying he would accept if tendered. Salary is about 1810 a year after cuts.
The Agricultural Department in Washington seeks to exterminate hog cholera Antas via a cooperative experiment with Tennessee and Iowa. Secretary Wilson has requested governors’ cooperation to deploy representatives for an in-depth study and treatment. If states agree, a broader program may follow to curb outbreaks and protect national interests.
Halifax April 1 report says a Canadian syndicate proposes a four and two days mail service between Milford Haven and Middie ford along the Strait of Canso. They claim U S authorities would support the route with subsidies and letters from the postmaster general are cited. The plan seeks reduced transit from London to Middletown to four days and 18 hours with imperial approval to rapidly deploy troops if needed.
George W. Crane wins the bid to print the county school course of study and the county institutes guide in one volume for the state board of education. The contract is about 48,500 with tiered pricing for single and bulk copies. 160 copies of the set are planned, with orders possibly reaching 15,000. The contents reflect the State Teachers Association and state board decisions for common schools and institutes.
Washington April 15 the president sent the Senate a large batch of postmaster nominations along with two major appointments including Percy C Henningheusen Maryland as immigration commissioner at Baltimore and Justy W Whiteford U S attorney for Colorado. Other postmaster selections cover Colorado Idaho Iowa Maine Nebraska North Bend and more with several names such as John Pooks Stern Sacob C Gaber Gransettie Tulmieles Wilbur Norton J A Melnisre Sidney Charles J Wonter Harry J Brotherlin and Alexander Barron among those listed.
The Kansas Legislative Investigating Committee plans to compel Boyd and other key figures to testify about alleged railroad influence and bribery schemes. Witnesses indicate Governor Leedy pressured the Senate to kill the metropolitan police bill after its House passage. Subpoenas target Missouri Pacific attorney Waegetier and Santa Fe attorney A L Hurd, with other railroad officials and lawmakers likely to be summoned. Representative Davis of Wilson County faces subpoena to address alleged schoolhouse bribery links.
The Wichita Eagle notes Barber county connections to Landis the penitentiary warden. Harry Landis allegedly secured his post via Populist support to repay debts, earning eleven years in Barber County offices and future roles in the state’s top posts. The dispatch lists family and associates receiving soft placements, including storekeeper and clerk positions, amid a long public service record.
Ed H Madison, once a rural teacher now a Wichita lawyer, dismisses gubernatorial ambitions while noting Republican assertions. He denounces Populist investigations as a political trap and predicts an easy Republican win, though warns about party discontent among rank and file.
A speaker denounces the Republican party and Lewelling, asserting widespread corruption in the legislature. He argues Lewelling is targeted by Topeka politicians while claiming his administration is no worse than Wichita’s governor.
James Butler Seys contends conservatives fail to enact radical measures. He praises Populists in Saline County for backing aggressive reforms and urges party unity against nonradical nominees. Reed of Jaquins bill and remarks by Senator Harris are cited amid party faction debates. Asa M. Bunn to draft asphalt walk plans for state house grounds. council to set contracts April 23. Deputy Sheriff to return two burglary suspects to Fort Scott.
Senator Harris replies to C A Jennson of Wellington who charged the stock yards bill would have died in the Senate. He says he has seen a lengthy article by C A Johnson and has no desire to engage in any newspaper controversy while noting the indorsement by the Free Press.
The Kansas City Karnival Krewe will not send a delegation to La Piesia de Los Angeles to study the fiesta, while Topeka will be represented by Mire. C. Sutton for notes on the floral display. In a separate raid on Quincy Street a disorderly house was raided. Metta Robinson and May Smith were arrested, with three men detained for witnesses. Robinson and the proprietor were fined, and the men were fined for unrelated charges.
London reports a Paris interview with a US government financial delegate regarding DeWitte policy, hinting Russia’s irrevocable commitment and rising support for international bilateralism. Notes Britain Austria Germany may face hurdles amid shifting allied diplomacy. Also covers Sol Miller's declining health, preparations to settle business, and a lengthy mix of travel ads, medical testimonials, and Santa Fe Route promotions.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a sale by “frageists” or “int” on receipt of B. with cryptic mentions of Humphreyn' Med. Un, Gor Willsin wad John Sieyen Sark. The readable items hint at a fragmented purchase or accounting line, lacking clear context, dates, or full names to identify a definite event.
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