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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1897
Page
7
A visitor recounts a late night tour through a Chinese quarter with companions, detailing temple sights, a sample banquet, and unfamiliar customs. The account describes a sacred display of items, a plate rich in jade, and a tour ending at a music venue with instruments, singers, and a late dinner.
The British cruiser Talbot entered New York Harbor dipping her flag at the Narrows and passing Forts with a volley shower from the fortress. No pilot accompanied her as she navigated to the harbor, while the royal party aboard observed the Bermudian inquiry. The voyage sparked questions about port welcome and ceremonial notices.
An elderly woman living alone on the edge of town was robbed by three men who demanded her money. They tied her, threatened more harm, and searched the house for valuables including a coffee pot hidden in the attic. The perpetrators escaped with cash while bloodhounds were brought to aid the investigation.
Real estate transfers are listed with multiple parties and prices, including Kehut Kebut and Corsi Kebut to Frank P Bradley and Thomas Bowman for 4300 dollars. Also noted are transfers involving Wehrhtman and Thompson of Philadelphia, and other parcels on Polk Street. A Chicago Tribune dispatch reports the 1897 Texas strawberry crop as exceptionally large, with shipments north. The piece mentions homeseeker incentives and Rock Island train excursions with tickets and arrivals to various destinations, and promotion for Leah the Forsaken at the Grand Friday evening.
Abilene petitions for a governor commutation of John Drake a life prison term for the murder of Abe Norval in Dickinson County Kansas The plea cites Drake's prior family history and alleged self defense while noting his record since imprisonment and a long time served under good behavior.
Deputy Inspector Frank Es it aces 14 hate how mintaken when Supqubced that Tue kallone of oll i the tanks Gwhed ty the Standard Oil borypenny in thy city aid HO alow. The Te putea tent, ka degrees, am prescribed by the state lan. BV. Wharton, chef inspector, arrived in the city yesterday wd went alones to the companys Warehouses and pave all the breatheried text. 'The work oc cupial several hours but all allo placed under the test gore than reached the fa aulrement. Ag some diMculty war being experienc ed by My Standard, OM company because of Sir.illote's statements that a larice quantity of the ol was unit for male, is shown by the test, Inspector Wharton iniemnelt, Tested th ELM. Wabbit: to cal manager, a cerlifeale showing that the ola dia stand the lest, and should not be condemned-
W 3 Graham of Kansas City Kan has named viatant state grain inspector and based at Sumearn 5A Purvianne. Welkhmaster and 61 at Kansas City named. Governor fills vacancy in Everett Township Fondant County by appointing A Howard to replace Alexander Mamillian after resignation.
Kentucky thoroughbred Bismarck Jr arrived at the White House yesterday after a Cincinnati purchase. The president rode briefly on its back while avoiding the White House yard crowds, preferring a carriage ride to a saddle. Republican Lew Castle Showalter won a Twenty-fifth District election by a good margin.
In Dublin 169 prominent Parnellites met behind closed doors to form an Independent League. The plan outlined liberal aims including civil and religious liberty and opposition to priestly political meddling. Redmond opened with a calm, pro organization speech. Harrington opposed the league and resigned. The vote ended 230 to 2 in favor of dissolution of the motion.
The T A A W led by Captain Arthur G Sheer and Lieutenant Webb Stevenson outlines a summer run schedule for club members. The first ride departs from Topeka at 10 am next Sunday toward Tobeka with all members and lady riders invited. Subsequent trips include 11 to 50 mile excursions from May to September to towns such as Sugars Mills Grantville Wakarusk Silver Lake Perryville Rossville Carbondale St Marys Burlingame Meriden Lawrence and a 100 mile century run. The plan allows side trips and entertainment by local groups, with May 16 possibly marking an annual celebration theme for the wheelmen.
Wichita declines to host the two day state bicycle meet after failing to complete a new track. Topeka refused when asked. Emporia and Salina considered, with Emporia actively pursuing the event and a state racing board meeting planned in Topeka to fix the circuit dates and distribution.
Mexico City April 21 The senate ratified the treaty with England settling the Belize boundary. A concession was granted to Fr T Richards of Los Angeles for an irrigation project in Sonora Bolora. Seven hundred thousand acres will be turned into urban and farming lands to aid settlers.
Resolutions from Harper county Populists Democrats and free silver Republicans praise Senator Titus as honest upright and fearless in exposing corruption while denouncing Senator Lewelling s denial and attacks The meeting urges continued exposure of corrupt influence and endorses Titus and Mott for 1337 legislature with a call to oppose the Harris Bill and support maximum freight rates.
The Journal and Capital teams meet at Avilette Park at 4 PM with umpire Charles T. McCabe. Lineup lists Journal players Kime Carrier Harned Wore Beas Lyon Fightfeld and substitutes Cohen Magill for the Capital side.
Illinois municipal election wire reports indicate Republicans won mayors or led in several towns including Joliet Lemont Freeport Jacksonville and Peoria while Democratic candidates led in others. John Warcer narrowly won in one city with total votes around 104. Danville reelected an incumbent, and Republicans carried the balance of the ticket in Calva for a civic federation victory.
From Natchez April 24 a flash flood in Bayou Videl lower Madison parish swamped homes as crevasse water rose swiftly. Thomas Blackman his wife and infant are confirmed drowned. others feared dead. Local boats were dispatched to rescue survivors amid ongoing peril. Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Woman's Relief Corps opens a new home at Oxford in Chenango valley, New York, to care for dependent veterans and their wives. The brick building accommodates 65 with plans for four more similar houses. Ellen M. Putnam of Buffalo is appointed superintendent and has led the project since its inception.
The Iowa battleship, after a speed test of 17 knots, stands as a dominant ocean fighter with 11,410 ton displacement, 8,000 tons of armor, four 13 inch guns in two turrets, six rapid fire guns, and two large triple expansion engines generating 11,000 horsepower. Its armor walls reach 15 inches while turrets boast 21 to 15 inch protection. towering stacks rise 100 feet above the deck.
In Burma women may propose to men they wish to marry and, upon tiring of them, request a divorce by lying for the asking. This brief item notes a controversial interpretation of marital duties and legal avenues available to women seeking separation.
The store promotes western supply of fine goods with low prices and mail order safety. It highlights spring and summer dress fabrics, laces, separates, and corsets from top brands, with special drives on drawers and cambric items. Strong entities include Kansas City, Fortigan fashions, and Corsets.
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