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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
6
The source cites a daily average of 11,584 for the first six months of 1897 marking the paper as the state’s leading daily. It references the Great authority on Newspaper Circulations of the United States to support the claim.
The American Newspaper Directory is the recognized authority among advertisers and compares to Dun and Bradstreet for mercantile ratings. It enters its twenty-ninth year of publication with a standing offer of 100 dollars for proof that its statements of newspaper circulations are incorrect.
The American Newspaper Directory notes the State Journal has the largest circulation in Topeka and Shawnee County based on signed statements for the first six months ending July 31 1897. It states the directory will publish the figures September 1 1897 and dismisses postage bluster, noting much of the edition is delivered by carrier or express.
Topeka society notes record Mrs Wiward Wider and Mrs Lewis leaving for Colorado Springs. Several families move or visit towns including Stoker in Tyler Street, Bear family relocations, and numerous visits to relatives in Arkansas City Lawrence and Alma. A garden party and musical at Tyler Street marked a fifteenth anniversary with about fifty guests. Many residents prepare trips to Colorado Springs, Colorado and other nearby cities.
German heirs of Samuel Lux contest Miller & Lux settlement in U.S. court. After Lux died, widow sought winding up of the firm but Henry Miller opposed. A large corporation formed with $12,000,000 in stock to split among heirs, yet German heirs dispute shares and pursue further accounting and rights.
Denver reports heavy rains cause widespread damage with bridges across Cherry Creek washed away. Laborer Patrick Murry drowned after being swept into the creek while watching the flood. An unknown man on horseback was also swept away. Rail service disrupted due to damaged tracks and culverts.
L Eckhart of Topeka recalls the sudden collision near Byers as the chair car was hurled into splinters. Passengers J E Reed and W H Rankin describe escapes and injuries while conductor W T Lorts and others helped the wounded. Miss Minny Edelman of Kansas City endures fear and pain as waters rise and she is freed. The Denver rescue crew, led by Dr Goddard, brings surviving travelers to safety after a terrifying plunge and a near drowning.
It Doesn’t Deet Much to go to Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Glenwood Springs and mount of other charming places In Colorado via Senta Pe Route W. C. Garvey agent Topeks will give you rates and other Information on application Shirts collars and cuffs laundered to look like new by Peerless Steam Laundry U2 and 114 West 8th St
A Topeka column records numerous brief items: Courtney's and Courtant’s photographers. B F Van Orsdal of Silver Lake in town. frames ordered at 830 Kan. Ave. Postoffice room. various teaching positions for winter at Capitol View and Lyman. sales at Costley & Post starting Saturday July gis. many townspeople named for visits, travel, or illness. a funeral at Kansas Avenue and a social at Mrs W S Hamrick’s home. Mrs Norcross visiting Manhattan. a lightning strike at Protrie Home church. heat exhaustion incident near Garner Lane. 72 year old Mr Miller treated after heat near Laurent and Kansas Ave.
Pittsburg August 5 A ferocious wind and electrical storm over Turtle Creek valley caused chaos among striking miners at Sandy Creek near Jefferson school. Two men Vincent Cote and George Sedgwick were shocked into unconsciousness and six others were hurt. Workers rushed for shelter, hid in trees or a farmhouse, then fled to De Armitt’s stables under guard after realizing they stood on company property.
A dispatch from Camp Monikhand toward Chitral reports Piet Chakdara, relieved by General Blood’s force, besieged by tribesmen with barge bodies. Natives pressed at walls day and night, the garrison ran low on food and ammunition before relief arrived.
More than 53,000 veterans are to participate in the GAR parade at the national encampment in Buffalo. New York leads with 15,000 veterans, followed by Pennsylvania with 8,000, and Illinois, Ohio and Massachusetts each around 5,000. State divisions will march in order, with New York honoring visitors by contributing a courtesy turnout.
Solid train service leaves Topeka Saturday August 21 at 3 40 PM for Buffalo with chair cars and sleepers. Round trip fare 280 dollars. Reserve early. call M Pulfa City Pass Agent at 284 for reservations and information.
President McKinley and party arrived by steamer Maquamar to Burlington, Vermont, after touring Fort Ethan Allen. A royal reception followed at the Lake Champlain Yacht Club clubhouse with a salute from F Troop and a grand procession. Guests at luncheon included Edward Phelps, Mayor Reck, General Reck, Smutley, and Kennedy.
Washington officials reviewing charts and maps say Klondike fields lie east of the Uist meridian, placing them within British territory by about 50 miles. Surveys by Canadians and the U S show boundary alignment within 700 feet, minimizing potential disputes.
Heat deaths rise to five with victims Tony Guette Samuel Baur Ludwig Rose George Suite and prostrations totaling twenty one. Cincinnati reports high humidity and a century Fahrenheit reading while Louisville notes unusually hot conditions cooling slightly after three days of extreme heat and several prostrations.
Seattle August 3 The steam ship Cleveland sails for St Michaels with 200 passengers and 1000 tons of freight for the Yukon district. Commanders include Captain P M Ray and Lieutenant Richardson US A, to lead troops from Fort Russell. sixty soldiers to follow in spring. The North American Transportation and Teadis Co. contracts for four more river steamers, eight in two weeks.
Washington reports from Birmingham reveal a British ambassador's review by a U S secretary detailing tin plate industry changes. US production grows while English tin plate sales fall by half since the McKinley tariff. The piece argues price supports may win California markets for US makers.
New York dispatch reports Japan’s anger at American policy over tariffs and Hawaiian issues. The stance comes as U S business interests in Japan face belittling attitudes, with James A. Morse noting weakened prospects for American contracts including the battleship project.
San Francisco August 3 The Pacific Mail Steamship China will sail today as officers decide to place the ship under the Hawaii flag without delay. Marine circles say the move signals belief that Hawaii will soon be annexed, a prospect officers expect could occur in the near future.
Commodity notes show wheat, corn, oats soft on mixed demanda with September futures sliding in early trading. Hog receipts 30,000 plus drive pork and lard lower while cattle and sheep volumes add mix. Kansas City and Chicago price movements cited with regional shipment totals and supplies.
Readable segments show Texas market notes with stockers and feeders mix. Scented market activity mentions wheat and corn conditions, river and port notes, and prices in raw form.
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