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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1897
Page
4
A partial OCR reads like a local newspaper ad. It references a corner location on Eighth and includes a telephone line with numbers and names suggesting a business listing. The content appears promotional and confirms shop hours and contact details.
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports record first quarter circulation in 1897 with average daily copies around 11,000, up from prior levels. The piece notes management stability, improved distribution by carriers, and a plan for a new pressed price and permanent home, with details on the press and printing facilities.
Governor Leedy and others told the Interstate Commerce Commission in Austin, Tennessee, that Kansas farmers have suffered. They cited low production costs, high losses, and mortgage foreclosures, noting average costs per bushel for corn and wheat and the long-term unprofitability of farming in the state. The testimony emphasized that profits come from livestock and dairy ventures rather than crop farming under current conditions.
A man experiences a bewildering mental lapse while hosting a gathering. He hurries to a box, returns with a lamp, and later struggles with memory and movements, culminating in a police telegraph office incident and a mistaken accusation about an item stolen from a cart. The confusion unfolds through a sequence of erratic actions and misinterpreted events.
A fragmented notice cites Hurl Gray Wilson of Morristy Ohio at 21, Philadelphian George F Osborne, and other scattered names. It mentions autographs, Queen of Helland, women’s clubs in Columbus, a Baltimore farmer John P Suddy, and Peter Cooper’s locomotive trip on the Baltimore and Ohio. Also noted: Prof Morse’s first telegraph, Bishop Frederik Huntington’s 28th anniversary, and various obscure mentions of statues, graves, and a country church steeple.
A scribbled collage of era language mentions decrying quarrels over Europe, laments civic duties, and quotes from various newspapers. It references Hutchinson News, Newton Republican, Atchison Champion, and Arkansas City Traveler, with garbled phrases about patriotism, poets, coughs, mortgages, and social roles.
Jottings from Brooke Hall seminary reveal Mrs Ida Saxton McKinley as a former pupil. Miss Harrier F. Gault and Miss Leoraine M. Ketchum recount memories of the then student body, noting Miss Maria Eastman’s leadership, the strict rules, and Miss Ida Saxton’s kindness and character.
A Boston Post item recounts a streetcar incident where a young man courted a woman, misreading her stance and language as Latin. The scene centers on a startled exchange and the man’s awkward behavior as onlookers react to the supposed flirtation and the woman’s calm boundary setting.
A review of a New Zealand system called Cooperative Contract divides public works into small sections. Each group of workers, led by a fireman chosen by the group, earns a fair profit and shares payments. government-provided tools at modest rental enable efficient, self-managed labor while maintaining accountability and full value for public funds.
Reports a tale of a Russian Czar like figure who is said to be superstitious and connected to a ring once part of Vatican treasures. A messenger later returns with the ring after a dramatic journey from St Petersburg to meet a train, revealing the artifact’s dramatic history.
A West a law school hopeful, Isaac Rawlings, wrote to Chauncey M. Depew seeking a legal career to support himself after being wounded in the war. Depew funded his tuition. Rawlings later died, leaving a credit of 414.50 remitted to Depew as a final acknowledgment of his generosity and impact on Rawlings and others in Detroit.
From the Chicago Chronicle a debate over a bill to bar publishing likenesses without consent. Modifications limit suit to printed portraits only for the person pictured, with carve outs for candidates, public officers, and historical narration.
Ex president Harrison wins two Supreme Court decisions. Hammond Indiana city taxes on annex fund involved, case upheld lower court rulings. City Railway versus Citizens Railroad Company of Indianapolis, charter not expire until 1901. perpetuity contention not ruled upon.
In St Louis a national movement seeks unity of Congregational and Christian churches. Ministers from both bodies met, adopting three committees to explore cooperation in education evangelism and benevolence. A full union is not promised now, but closer fellowship is hoped.
Weather report notes a warm trend with milder conditions this afternoon and night. Partly cloudy skies expected Wednesday with a brisk southerly wind from the west portion of the region.
Fungilng Brown presents Ringling Bros World's Greatest Shows in Topeka on Thursday May 13. The display doubles in size since last season with expanded exhibit space, more elephants, more performers, and larger seating capacity. The operation costs exceed 370,000 yearly, with over 200,000 spent during the season, signaling a grand, costly entertainment event.
Brooklyn on April 20 John Hergen testified before a legislative committee probing trusts. Henry Havemeyer president of the sugar trust, allegedly shouted compliments about his appearance prompting John Berge to sue Havemeyer for $10,000 in slander damages.
The Olive Street Market Street and Laclede avenue Red Line in St. Louis were bought yesterday in the names of Edward Whittaker and Charles McClure for about 3 million dollars. The transfer places the streetcar lines under the control of three syndicates and marks a major expansion for the city’s transit system.
Rockaway Beach has endured eight nights of darkness as Williams forfeits $500 security for lighting rights. The renter failed to pay rent on the property he occupied, leading owners Samuel Myers and others to seek remedies. A stock company may buy Williams Plant to resolve the outage, with a mass meeting planned to discuss the light issue. Williams received 15 dollars annually for lighting the beach.
In Rome Ohio on April 20 Miss Nettie Baird a Sandy Springs girl was playing ball with companions when a bat mishap struck her nose causing a break. The incident underscores social norms of the era regarding young women out after dark.
Grant Monument Dedication promises a grand national pageant with the president supreme court and federal officers attending. A heavy procession to the Tomb of Grant will unite army navy grand army and civil groups with foreign reps and ships of war. B and O offers reduced excursion tickets to New York April 23 to 28 and roundtrip via Chicago with fare around 25.70 from Chicago and related east rates. For details contact L A Allen Ark General Passenger Agent B and O Railroad Chicago Ringling Brow present a zoological novelty with white polar bears attracting vast public attention.
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