28 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1897
Page
1
Wichita and Guthrie report catastrophic flooding with boats, bridges, and homes lost. Dozens drown as rivers run a mile wide and thirty feet above normal, while rescues falter and survivors cling to trees. Reports place the death toll near sixty with widespread property ruin and stranded communities across Kansas and Oklahoma.
Heavy rains hit central Kansas with rivers rising several inches and tracks flooded on the Choctaw road. Westbound trains halted near Yukon as sections of rail under water. Reports of a tornado between Salina and Abilene circulated, with wires down and damage feared before verification.
Severe storm drenches Kingfisher as floodwaters topple bridges and wash away houses. Several persons reported drowned and extensive property damage. Trains delayed and commerce halted while officials seek details from local authorities and relief teams.
Guthrie, April 3. Reports on a catastrophic food disaster in Guthrie indicate death tolls between 100 and 200, with later estimates suggesting as many as five hundred. The flood waters devastated the Cottonwood Cimarron valleys, sweeping away houses and belongings as people clung to roofs and trees. Property losses run up to hundreds of thousands, with extensive damage in Guthrie proper.
Reports from Guthrie Arkasas City and Wichita describe cloudburst and cyclone damage. Telegraph wires down tracks washed out bridges and considerable property loss with unconfirmed drowning tolls. Crews work to restore service as fear of further obstructions grows.
Storm swept South Enid with seven inches of rain in 69 hours washing out bridges and culverts. No fatalities reported though several small bridges were washed away on nearby creeks. property damage is slight and no injuries known.
Athens and London reports detail rising public excitement as foreigners reinforce their protection with flags. An opposition address urges citizens to restore order during a critical national moment, amid rumors of a republican impulse and dynastic crisis.
April dispatch from London notes Greek events in Epirus suspend ministerial changes. The king retained the Marine minister, while a cabinet formation was sought after unrest. Corroborating details remain incomplete.
Public unrest erupts as armed reservists, left unarmed, riot in the city. They loot a gunsmith shop and strike two more outlets while demanding action against Turkish advances. Crowds gather at Palace Square as leaders shout for violence unless troops remain in the palace. Greeks from Turkey voice fear of massacre without weapons.
Reports from Toulon and Constantinople April battle updates include French detachments for Crete, Greek retreat at Los Pa Kia with 400 killed, Cross society aid for war hospitals, and Turkish authorities maintaining order. Movements show mediation efforts between Turkey and Greece with German and Austrian awareness.
London reports from Larissa via Blossoma praise Edhem Pasha for a strategic, low‑loss victory over the Greeks. The Turkish forces entered Larissa with little fight, locals feared reprisals yet greeted troops with joy as Turks asserted control, while civilian tensions and discipline are noted.
A San Luis Potosi dispatch reports a fertile hail storm in the Rio Verde valley causing crop damage and a deadly toll. The Globe-Democrat notes forty-one killed by hail stones, with one accident killing twelve farm hands in a single scene. In Wichita, April reports a communications blackout as all wires to Guthrie fail.
Eyewitness dispatch recounts the Greek defense at Math and Larissa in Thessaly. Turkish forces overwhelm the line, retreat orders fail, civilians flee, and trains evacuate about 4000 people as chaos spreads through the town on Good Friday.
The text describes a town filled with refugees as a train carries the last officers, telegraphic staff, and railsmen away. Despair marks villagers who rush to the platform seeking confirmation that the disaster is over. A wild cry follows the departing train across the plains.
A World dispatch from New York dated April 23 reports that Greece has lost all hope of a decisive revival. Turmoil after the Larissa setback undermines morale and a general is not in sight to restore discipline. Revolt in Athens and calls for European action hover as ministers seek to regain confidence amid crisis.
Paris April reports M G Averoff, famed Greek millionaire, helped revive the Olympic games by contributing to the Stadion restoration and offering 40,000 uniforms to the army at the outbreak of conflict with Turkey. He has now subscribed a total of 26,000,000 Cranes (6,000,000) to the war fund.
In Athens on April 28 crowds stoned the king’s palace, shattered windows, and shouted for a republic. They cried down with King and Prince Constantine, fired some pistols, and mobbed officers amid the unrest.
April 28 report from Athens notes panic at Volo halts revictualling of the army. Piraeus supply stocks are exhausted and provisions are scarce in Athens. The shortage extends to Peloponnesus, signaling widespread distress among Greek forces.
Frankfort April 28 Deboe was elected to the United States Senate after a long contest that dragged through two sessions and 142 ballots. Final vote stood Deboe 71, Martin 42, Stone 1, Blackburn 5. The historic Kentucky assembly filled the chamber as the result sparked wild demonstrations and left Blackburn’s supporters disappointed. Deboe sails for Washington with credentials to aid in reorganizing the Senate and advancing key measures. Weather notes predict a cold, windy Tuesday with frost possible Thursday morning.
Tickets for travel to Topolobampo may become available via the Rock Island railroad. Reports indicate plans to add steel ball and tie shipments, with unloading operations set for Liberal.
A report from Denver April 23 states a Rock Island backed effort seeks a line from the Missouri River via El Paso to Topolobampo on the Gulf of California. The plan ties Liberal and nearby areas to a broader Cerrillos road project with Mesilla government approval and Farm Lands interests backing a route toward El Paso and connections with regional rail lines.
New York reports 1,500,000 in gold destined for Europe with 1,000,000 withdrawn by Lazard Frères and 256,010 by Kidder, Peabody. The export move targets Austria and Germany, amid tighter funding and anticipated further shipments next Saturday, signaling heightened European demand and a shift in gold liquidity.
The treasury reports April earnings from the male deaf and seventh school at Matinee and Topeka asylum. Funds amount to $168 transferred to the state treasurer and related officials.
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