30 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1897
Page
1
The festival aims for a large turnout with a spectacular feature and heavy advertising. A committee of fifteen will not overlook a series of living pictures featuring 1000 participants as the main attraction.
The city debates a dramatic open air allegorical tableau of Kansas history as the showcase, aiming to attract tens of thousands. Officials propose moving pictures, painted sets, live choruses, and a large cast to draw nationwide attention. Budget ranges from 10 to 15 thousand dollars with posters and diversions to maximize attendance.
Topeka officials and citizens debate the impact of holding a soldiers reunion with the Fall Festival. The Journal notes costs, fundraising, and committee plans for music, fireworks, and public comfort, forecasting broader invitations to state groups and clubs to boost attendance.
The Committee of Fifteen in Topeka met in the council chamber last night and showed strong enthusiasm for bringing a state G A R reunion to the city during the festival period. Major Tom Anderson urged action while a Reno county comrade urged honoring Topeka’s past year of entertainment for the veterans. The committee secured fair grounds for the year end and planned tents wood and straw to house pending veterans during the festival week.
The Great May Ball raises funds for the Floral Fund with a flower parade to crown the annual festival. Dupelu ladies are preparing ornate decorations and carriages, with many more expected to participate than last year.
Mrs Sutton plans to travel to Los Angeles to view the Piesta and oversee dower parade preparations. She suggests a May charity ball as a closing function of society season, with proceeds to the over parade fund. If weather allows, events will proceed and organizers can begin work immediately.
Topeka merchants and labor groups push a Labor Day parade and festival as part of the Watch Festival events. A committee agrees to designate Labor Day and arrange a large display, inviting railroad workers and other city employees to attend with excursion rates.
The Committee of Fifteen outlined advertising strategies for the Fall Festival including posters cards and envelopes with a special heading Topeka's Second Annual Festival Solidlers and Sallare The plan calls for estimates from printers and asks local business leaders to print official notices on their stationery as last year 5 000 Knights of Pythias discussed a state encampment during Festival week which could bring many attendees and the committee may fund prizes for drills
Syracuse April 0 The notable group who spend summers at Cazenovia on Lake Owagena are negotiating for Mrs Tulla Dent Grant widow of the late president to occupy the spacious Griswold estate this summer. It is likely Griswold will remain and Mrs Grant seek another village residence during the season. The social and political life of the country will feel the impact of the Grant presence as army and navy officers and families join society. Last summer Count Hosti Torre and family visited, marking the resort as a social hub for national figures in residence.
In the Santa Fe offices yesterday a young man in a brown suit and red necktie was sought by staff after a prankish mix up. Two workers chased him through halls as girls shouted profanities and ranted about his appearance. Security redirected the search as he left the building through various exits.
New York reports average gold shipments to Europe totaling about 6.1 million dollars for the week ending May 4. Banks including Von Hoffman, Heidelbach & Ickelheimer, Kuhn, Loeb & Co and others announce further transfers, with substantial sums headed to Vienna and other European banks as London notices rising demand for gold.
Reports from Tacoma detail riots in Shanghai on April 4 triggered by tax increases on laborers under the municipal council. Police and volunteers, plus 500 soldiers and warships including the Mangescy Linnet and Plover, faced rioters and protected consulates. Several clashes left some injured, with revellers later dispersed by force as foreign residents condemned the swift government response.
The Atlantic & Pacific Railway Co foreclosure sale set for May 3 in this county will transfer control to the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe system. New appointments bind A G Wells west of Albuquerque, W G Nevins runs Atlantic Pacific California Southern, with Peery Denair Beamer Byrne and Welsh among officials. A state company expands shops adding at least 300 jobs.
The regents named Harry L. Hutchin as dean of the law department and announced Anif Arbon and April H would oversee leadership during Dr Angell’s period away serving as minister to Turkey at the Michigan university.
Water at Natchez, Mississippi, April 3 reports the river rising to 4975 feet, one and a quarter feet above the previous record, with floods spreading across plantations between Vidalia and St. Louis. Authorities transfer flood relief to the United States as men take jobs on levees leaving women and children to be cared for.
After a Metropolitan hall entertainment, three young men and three young girls were detained by police. The girls aged 15, 19, and 19 were fined five dollars each, while the three young men faced similar penalties. Police note repeated disturbances by this group and suggest reform for the girls and better behavior from the youths.
The Mississippi rises to 30.2 feet at noon as river banks threaten to overflow leves. Wabash tracks remain covered by seepage and boats struggle under the Had Bridge with the central span at 26 feet, debris complicating navigation.
Washington April reports the president will not overturn Joseph H R Dunlop's two year sentence for selling obscene material via the Chicago Dispatch. Despite appeals claiming his life would be in danger if imprisoned, the pardon effort failed and Dunlop must serve the term.
Washington dispatch reports strong White House indication that Rev. Dr. Isaac S. Hopkins of Atlanta has been selected as minister to Greece and will likely go to the Senate next week. Hopkins recently left the First Methodist Church post in Atlanta and switched from Democrat to Republican last month. He has the backing of Georgia Republican leader Col. A. E. Buck who was recently appointed minister to Japan. Also noted is a brief item on the Young Men’s Silver Debating Club with Washburn College debaters, debating whether the Republican party bears blame for false campaign promises and gold standard effects.
Acting Governor Miller appointed a group to represent the territory at Omaha. The slate includes J. W. Walker of Albuquerque, J. T. McLaughlin of San Pedro, Felix Martines of Las Vegas, O. Faulkner of Eddy, John Morrow of Raton, Sol Luna, Lee Lunas, Gus Mulholland, and Gellup. Ex-Governor L. B. Prince is the vice president for the territory.
New York April 20 actor Hewin F Thorne is dying at St Vincent's hospital from Bright's disease and stomach troubles. The illness has progressed so that he breather is strained with each breath.
Reports from Constantinople and Athens describe heavy fighting near Volo with Turkish cavalry repulsed by General Smolenski. Osman Pasha reportedly moving toward Jana with 30,000 troops as Greek volunteers head to Athens. Crete tensions rise with Italian and Greek actions in the region.
The Topeka Commercial Club will hold its first annual banquet on May 11 at the Hotel Throop. Aimed at gathering business leaders, the event will invite guests and feature brief toasts led by toastmaster A W Dana. Speakers from local and Kansas City circles are being invited to discuss Topeka’s development.
State officials say Col. Alexander Warner will not be prosecuted for misappropriation after bank cash in vaults totaled only 19 cents. The case against Warner was dismissed, while nearby Washburn Prize Debate featured J. Sample winning after a pro and con exchange on direct popular elections. Musically, Miss Mabel Martin performed piano selections with Miss Kathryn Arnold.
Patrolman Frank Sommers detains his son Piolativng the laws after a rapid pursuit ending with the arrest for speeding. Will Link, jailed for a 1595 murder, seeks a pardon with petitions from local business men. AQuail on Kansas Avenue is captured after walking calmly into the street and dying soon after.
Talmage declines final appearance for aid appeal to India sufferers from floods and famine. Lincoln telegram notes inability to reach Topeka. Botkin to fill pulpit next Sunday. Governor Loody refuses invitation to wrestle as planned. committee backs outreach while urging domestic relief first. once home needs are met, further funds may be considered.
An item from the Topeka State Journal quoted by a Dodge City reader notes railroad men here seek guidance on who to contact about applying for positions. The Dodge City message mentions three railroad men at home awaiting direction and warns of further printed notices from Saratoga, New York.
Topeka crowd hears proposal by John Richmond to run a steam launch for summer outings on the Kansas River. Richmond, a known stork dancer, plans to place a launch in Kanesa and stage round trips between Topeka and nearby points, with potential to showcase a premium craft.
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