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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1897
Page
6
In Topeka and nearby areas a subscription party was hosted at Wethervita Hall with many locals and visitors listed as attendees. The piece catalogs numerous residents, marriages, travels to St Louis and Milwaukee, and social plans including a party at Harony Hall and Easter visits, reflecting a busy social season in Topeka.
Local notes report Kamas Maz and Vera Crtix in dispute over mensulite at Vera Crus with Advocate Bak er and Representative Peters of Karsisthley seeking rights. Mention of a Kao mas man since 18 claims property stake. Also records a Iowa Telephone mortgage filing with Simple Trusted Savings Bank Chicago to fund line expansion and long distance improvements. A cigarette arrest case referenced with Mayor Dunlap involving victor Haretts and an unnamed seller.
A garbled historic note discusses a taxation system in a Texan locality with references to travel, company taxes, and revenue receipts. The fragment mentions royal or official duties and a border region. Many words are unreadable, but the core idea centers on taxation and public finance in an April timeframe near Texas.
Melbourne resident Thomas Stanford, brother of the late Senator Stanford, donates a private collection of Australian landscape paintings to Stanford University. Artist J. W. Currie painted scenes from Victoria including forests and rivers, aiming to create a distinctive Australian gallery for the university library.
North Topeka column itemizes local notes including illnesses births and social visits. Mentions Mrs H C Stanford ill at home, Mrs Maud Ward recovering, and Grack Agnewine. funeral for Michael Mantoy pending at the Church of the Assumption with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
A unclear report notes Arthur Gardiner challenging Hackenberg to a paced or unpaced cycle event with a $206 stake. The setting references Chiemsee and Denver with unspecified dates, suggesting an upcoming gathering next week.
Governor of Wisconsin signs the Welton Bill placing the police and fire departments of cities with population over 20000 under civil service rules. The measure passed the Senate and allows mayors to appoint civil service boards while current officers may keep their jobs for six months if they fail to appeal. Democrats protest as mayors switch next Tuesday.
New York April 193- Police Commissioner Roosevelt sent his resignation to Mayor Strong this morning after accepting the assistant secretary of the navy post from President McKinsea. His successor will likely be appointed soon as a police board rift caused Parker and Grant to abstain from a special meeting. Roosevelt praised Commissioner Andrews in a long letter to the mayor, omitting Grant and Parker.
April 18 report from Frankfort details Kentuckian Hunter rebelling against Hanna and associates. Hunter asks agent Samuel Taylor to leave Frankfort and return to the senatorials, amid administration moves to retire Hunter and unite behind a single candidate. The attempt to resolve the split faltered as turmoil spread through the local political circles.
A London report notes scant care for rumors of a Greek frontier clash and says Turkey has no information yet on war. The Turkish aim of territorial gains is suggested with possible moves toward Larisa and Thrace. The piece reflects early war rumors and uncertain actions.
Debs heard from in Chicago as ALA President calls a July 15 convention to discuss cooperative commonwealth ideas and a potential new political party. Leaders like Myron Reed of Denver head the Brotherhood of Cooperative Commonwealth, rallying for cooperative industrial enterprises.
A cyclist in Pillshure, Pa, after a hill crash, remains partially blind in one eye and unconscious at times. In Emporia, a federal grand jury declined to indict Postmaster J M McCowan despite a $700 shortage later balancing by his bondman. Miss Mary Richier has since led the Emporia post office.
Bryan arrived from Laurelville to Frankfort and was greeted with an enthusiastic welcome. Flowers decorated the Capitol hotel for a formal reception and an afternoon speech was scheduled.
The board of police commissioners met in Toby or Georges Epanwas City Missouri and appointed George Sperrsso as patrolman. He is the son of the late chief of police.
The battleship Oregon sustained serious damage after grounding on a sunken reef near the Puget Sound naval drydock entrance. Rivets loosened, a bent port side plate noted, and a perilous two hour hold until a higher tide freed her. Crowds gathered as workers tried to move the vessel without breaching her hull.
April 15 report shows Boston finance committee backing a plan to improve Faneuil Hall. Mayor supports making the historic building safer with a 124000 dollar reconstruction including iron floors and slate roof, replacing the current dangerous structure. The project aims to preserve the hall’s legacy while preventing further incidents.
Amherst April 19 Professors Wellington and Cindeau of Massachusetts Agricultural College were tried in Northampton court by Judge Trickkiene and found guilty. They were fined five dollars after pleading guilty. Trefescor Sucley of Amherst College was arrested and will be tried in Northampton district court. The selectmen are watching two or three other professors.
A sweeping critique argues the Turkish empire has long diminished through loss of territories and influence. It laments Crete Greece and European reactions, highlighting public opinion shaping policy amid imperial collapse and nationalist movements. Also notes local items on a dental mishap council meeting and upcoming Santa Fe ticket sale.
City and county may clash in district court over ownership of interest and penalties on city tax lands bought by the county. County claims gains for 20 years while City Attorney Bird argues funds should go to the city. A test case awaits guidance from Atchison council before Shawnee county suit.
The repesa Turner society will represent this city at the National Turnfest in St Louis from May 6 for five days. The Topeka class will showcase an exhibition drill at Turner hall on May 2 before the national event. A grand contest and illuminated gardens will cap the evening.
Prof RO Becker Jr a German born music teacher in Marion Ohio received a letter from his Dresden father stating the Leipele military court demands his return to Germany and appearance by April 2 to explain leaving the German army. A levy of $2000 yearly has been placed on his father for his absence. Becker says he is now an American citizen who came to the United States six years ago after serving in the German army and would appeal to the State Department if needed for protection.
Ohio executive charged with spending beyond campaign limits. E E Calhoun, district organizer, says the Typographical union and Trades and Labor Assembly will prosecute May or John M Good for sacred violations of the New Gardell corrupt practices law. Reported expenses show $130 official limit vs about $4000 alleged actual costs. First test case under this novel law attracts attention.
The Claflin Co may relocate from New York if a federal anti trust bill passes Albany. John Claflin states the note to stockholders explains plans to move operations to New Jersey or another state to avoid new restrictions while offset by tax savings. the move would affect customers and the company’s busy wholesale trade.
In a Brook fishing memoir set in the White Mountains, the narrator recalls Uncle Dan, a famed piscatorial mentor who teaches trout lore, lure selection, and patient, seasoned technique. The account contrasts gentle discipline with practical skill, celebrating the sport and the noble brook trout.
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