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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1897
Page
3
Kansas news reports a campus action where faculty and trustees move to ban all college fraternities. The charter system is dissolved as students pledge abstention, amid investigations into initiation and membership.
In Chanute on April 4 a closing scene at the Opera House drew citizens and a committee to discuss the union of groups and their plans. The event featured a speech by Mayne Rawlings, praised performances by local artists, and a match of sentiment toward welfare work and hospital support, aligning with community goals and recommendations from local officials.
The Ingram antir Ger case will be tried May in district court at Badgttick over the MIsisury route. Judge Te M will preside as the first crime case of the term. White, recently from Indiana, was murdered on the Misewuri Pavilion railway trek near Wichita. Arrests include Wercupen Inerarm and his wife. County Prosecutor Amitve leads the prosecution with HW BENNY consulting. the defense will be led by ex-Setuiter CO. The trial promises vigorous contest and seasoned counsel.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe feeding 19 000 hens and references to producers Erlomon Kehnin Co Shafer Thiel Bead and Amun Wael. Mentions of a Turkine 200 scat, 48 tome Washer, and fears about corn supply. Indicates times and care measures but text is garbled and lacking clear events.
An advertisement extols a tobacco cessation product named Bacocuro or Bagg-Curo, claiming it cures nicotine addiction. It touts a written guarantee and a money back refund with ten percent interest, pricing three boxes at 2.50, and lists druggists or direct sale through a receipt.
April reports describe the Ottawa Commercial Club opening a new residence suite in the Temple Block. The 4 room, 4 window, 4 parlor area includes a lobby entrance from the hall, richly furnished with rare daily papers, a card room, dining and living spaces, and two complemented Brunswick-Parke tables.
Dion April 4 The skeleton of an old man was unearthed near Dillon south of town today. Dr Jolley examined the bones and said they were from an elderly man buried about five feet deep, the grave under a plaster stucco bed.
General and personal items from across the state report mishaps and rails, a farm purchase from W.H. Woodlief in Ottawa, a Salt Works start in Solomon, a gospel tour by Robingan and Shatter, a boxing match planned for Panes City, and freight rate notes affecting Burlington and Kansas City areas.
Dorse Harrison was elected president of the Civic Federation at the annual meeting in Chicago to succeed Willan Baker who declined re election after serving this year. The ticket included William A Giles first vice president M J Carroll secretary Ralph M Easley Roane secretary Miss HLAL ae treasurer G Keith and an executive committee with Affieph Nathan W A Giles M J Carroll E G Keith W O Vincent Sadie Armеrсin B Botier Franklin MacVeigh N A Partridge Jane Addams T OC MacMillan Lucy Z Flower John J McGrath and William Harper. Partridge noted a civil service reform discussion suggesting a future law benefit to Chicagoans.
Indiana attorney general Ketcham holds state officers may not claim railroad expenses when riding on passes. The opinion states the law provides for expenses rather than mileage and that a person riding a pass has no mileage entitlement. The auditor is not to allow such railroad costs.
Relief in six hours purportedly offered by the Now Great South American Kidney Cure. Advert shows rapid relief from bladder and kidney pain, urinary retention, and water retention. Contact Bolley Gen W Bransheld at Kansas Ave Topeka and Sim Drug Co. 07 Kansas Ave. Also mentions Knight Bros. menagerie feature with a giant behemoth exhibit for natural history students.
Ottumwa Iowa April 24 heavy rain worsens railroad crisis as Rock Island abandons the Ottumwa Des Moines line entirely. Wabash passenger service shifts to Burlington route amid washouts. Dew Millnes river rises a foot adding to flood risks near Coal Field and Centerville.
At a Western roads meeting in Chicago an agenda item proposed a 25 dollar round trip rate between Chicago and San Francisco via the Missouri river, with 250 dollars via St Paul and Portland. The plan draws support and opposition as unions and carriers weigh how to protect local business amid the Great Southern Cattle Rush. In Wellington, steam engines and crews head from Arkansas City to Baine as rush activity disrupts extras. Santa Fe reports labor shortages. A line of rail laborers is being moved forward, with nine or ten of the requested sixteen men secured at Red Rock, Oklahoma Territory.
A lively 20 round bantamweight clash at Woodwanker Pavilion Frisco pitted Chicago’s Jimmy Barry against Australia’s Jimmy Anthony. Barry controlled most rounds with rapid blows and movement though Anthony showed grit and defense. Barry won the decision as Anthony failed to land meaningful counters. The undercard featured a ten round bout between Bob Armstrong and Sam Pruitt, both colored, with Pruitt’s aggression muted by Armstrong’s defense. The crowd roared at the comic moments during the exhibition between Parson Ivaties and Patrick Hits, lasting about five seconds.
The official canvass in Michigan on April 4 indicates the proposed constitutional amendment to raise the attorney general’s salary fails by 26 825 votes while Kent County gains a board of auditors by 5 657. Early returns suggest Chief Justice Lone Ciep’s plurality will exceed 70 000 with a 7 630 majority. The Gold Democrats total about 90 000 votes.
A heartfelt Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for the sympathy and support shown during the death and bereavement of a husband and father. The family blesses Lincoln Post No. 1 of the GA.R and Council No. 1 of the Ladies of Security. Mayhall and Family.
Members of the Missouri and Kansas Retail Implement Dealers association establish the Reciprocal Underwriters Association to write their own policies and cut rates. J W Garvey named resident manager. A meeting at the Costes house aims to finalize details for policy issuance. Committee members CJ Cunningham, Joy Neill, Herbert Hodges, and A L Scoville attend, with others arriving today.
Gen Powell Clayton United States minister to Mexico returned to St Louis from Little Rock with Mrs Clayton and daughter for a reception arranged by the Spanish Club. The banquet was held at the Mercantile Club followed by a general reception. Clayton plans to leave Mexico May 1 for home in Eugene.
Chattanooga Tennessee April 24 crowds of about 2,000 witnessed a one mile open final with Zimmie McFarland of San Jose California taking victory. Jay Eaton of Elmhurst New Jersey won the mile invitation with GF Walthour of Atlanta second and Eli Yinsett of Memphis third.
The State Journal notes 483 Kansas Avenue in Topeka where millinery chief Mrs Davideoh leads a department drawing large women customers with cheaper prices and fashionable hats. Also mentions Chamberlains remedies, local advertising, and Mineral Water offers at Batman Hatfield's parlor, 483 Kansas Avenue. Subscribe to The State Journal.
Dispatches report Greek forces pressing Turkish positions, orders to retreat after Turkish reinforcements stabilized lines. Headquarters notes concentration along Pharsa losis and the unavoidable abandonment of Turnave noe Larissa.
Major General Nelson A Miles, commander of the army, has been authorized by the president to travel to Europe to witness the Greece Turkey war. He expects to sail for Genoa in about two weeks, accompanied by a member of his staff likely Major Muus of the Seay infantry. The mission includes observing military and civil affairs and reporting back to the United States.
Berlin April 24 The Staatz Zeitung Paris correspondent cables that Greek fleet may bombard Salonica and powers will send warships to protect legations. Austria has ordered the Kron Princess Stefanie to proceed to that port.
A Santa Fe meeting in this city aims to adopt a uniform plan for conducting all account books across the system. The scheme, devised by H C Whitehead, seeks to save substantial accounting effort and standardize procedures among several railroad offices and auditors including J J Byrne W E B Walsh and J W Freeman.
James B Thorp a St Louis motorman was shot through the thigh by seventy seven year old Stansbury after an electric car bumped his buggy on city tracks near city hall. Stansbury calmly admitted resisting a car on the street claiming equal rights and long local residence as a former saddlery proprietor.
A readable fragment summarizes yesterday's baseball results with multiple teams and batteries listed across cities, followed by an old advertisement for DeWit's Witch Hazel Salve and a brief note about Ringling Day recognition causing school dismissals and factory holidays to see the Ringling Bros show.
A rabid dog rampaged through Potwin Pisce and into the city biting at least fifteen dogs and terrifying residents. Police officer Capron shot the beast as a crowd pursued it, protecting pedestrians and preventing further attacks.
The state board of pardons proposes reducing John Ness's grand larceny sentence in Bucks County from five years to four and a half. It also recommends pardons for Henry Flynn Labette County criminal assault July 2, 1895 four years, Charles Reed Linn March 1880 five years, and SH Smith Harvey forgery five years. Some requests are to be refused.
The State Board of Charities official Shane travels to Atchison to begin condemnation proceedings for the new waterworks system. The board will remain in Topeka for three or four days, continuing a statewide tour through May. Also noted are brief anecdotes and humor items, including crosses from the Plains with Fremont, a note on Major Breckenridge, and light social jests. The page includes ads and notices such as DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and Beecham’s Pills.
Last night a youthful amateur cast staged Leah the Forsaken a benefit performance for the Orphans home at Grand Opera House. The 14 year old Daley Dariuwan as Leah impressed with dramatic aptitude while Nellie Lincoln and Nellie Sinepha Ludwig received praise from friends. The audience included several hundred locals and participants friends who supported the show.
Fragmented obituary notices show Edward Dupree and D Atwood listed among recent deaths with burial plans and church services. Details are garbled but reference to Santa Fe hospital Rock Island agent and interment at local cemetery appear, along with a Mavis funeral at Pusch Gale church and Knights of Columbus involvement.
J P Rowley acquires all interest in the FLA store at Sixth and Kinet avenues and today forms a partnership with Le cancer. Rowley previously partnered with Bumviey Bros. Druk company until a split. A. Snow remains involved with the venture amid changes.
The fragment describes selling through tickers and mentions a station phone number and various unclear terms. It is read as a damaged notice about sales activity and a railway passenger station reference without clear context or complete facts.
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