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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1897
Page
4
The Kansas avenue corner of Eight street houses the business office and reporters room with telephones listed. The American Newspaper Publishers Association notes the paper files are available to advertisers at the Potter Building.
Weather forecast notes generally gale tonight and Saturday with showers in extreme eastern areas. Winds remain strong, and hints of cooler air appear as the weekend approaches.
The New York World is accused of trying to claim credit for the tariff act while blaming free silver senators for its passage. It notes votes in the Senate conference bill and highlights who supported or abstained, arguing the measure would have failed without the free silver bloc led by Jones Stewart and McEnery.
Amn in town raises chatter on manners wit and language as a Lawrence visitor is noted to arrive soon. The column jokes about adjectives and social roles while urging women to study and engage at the library rooms tonight.
The excerpt argues that stepmothers abuse honest stepchildren and that gossip stems from weakness. It suggests refusing to listen to gossip to discourage gossips, noting that those who spread rumors seek credit, while healthy minds disregard it.
New Jersey mosquitos swarm around Barnegat Bay and Parsippany winds, shutting tent services in Jersey City as swarms increase fourfold after heavy rains. Despite the pestilence, 15 sisters and six brethren attend, while pickers report higher berry prices and farmers fear unharvested grain if no dry spell returns.
Chicago manufacturers and dealers criticize Inspector Schaack as fear pervades the sausage trade amid Luitert case disclosures. Makers report weak orders and buyers hesitant, fearing further investigation will derail sales of pepper roulade and other meats.
Canon in Crete reports Turkish admirals told Crete authorities their squadron would not remain in Cretan waters and had not dispatched troops. Turkish government denies the letter. Meanwhile Parliament to prorogue tomorrow and may reconvene late February as redistribution of seats looms after inquiry.
A notice from Buffalo Kansas announces a reduced round trip fare of 2.50 for the encampment period. Passengers should book via Topeka using Union Pacific routes. Time tables and full information available from LEWs, a City Ticket Agent.
The Colorado Cooperative colony, started in February, aims to unite land and water for irrigation in western Colorado. Members include Kansans such as Juni W. Breitenthal and J. B. Rogeles, with ventures like a ditch, sawmill, and cooperative stores forming a self supporting community. They face huge terrain challenges but expect to create homes, jobs, and a stronger civic order if the project succeeds.
The executive committee formalized the three day Carnival of Flowers program in Colorado Springs starting Tuesday afternoon August 16. Events include horse shows at Haswell Park, cavalry demonstrations from Port Loges, cowboy events, a possible Concord coach race, a Tuesday theater concert under Prof Craven, military maneuvers at Grandmoor, a sham fight between regulars and state militia, a military concert with Feet Lorwyn band, and a grand tower parade Thursday near the college campus along Nevada and Pikes Peak avenues with prize token ceremonies.
Reports claim St Louis and nearby warehouses cornered cotton as season ends, with 9,000 bales held by West Commission Co and total on hand near 9,682 bales. Prices quoted at 7 15 18 cents, though holders seek higher. James Allen notes dwindling demand and two year old stock well seasoned amid scarce Sept period.
In Charleston a proposal to move three 10 inch Columbiads from Fort Sumter to a public park faces opposition from leading businessmen and civic groups. Congress has authorized ordnance actions, but locals want the relics to stay, noting their historical value from the evacuation on February 15, 1865.
Schatter the visiting American officer of the National Steel Huw revelation heals a lame man using a walking device after an afternoon in Canton. The event follows an incident with Diving Hieuler and a court-side audience gathers around Schlatter amid rumors of diet changes and whisky and milk treatments.
An excursion on the Queen Anne’s Railroad to Wye Camp in Bridgeville Delaware ran short of passenger coaches. Males rode atop attached freight cars while women rode in crates and other nearby containers. Tickets sold on the train. passengers paid fares using scraps of paper or envelopes with purchaser and conductor details.
Prominent figures weigh ideal school subjects. Leedy urges honesty patriotism courage and courtesy taught by teachers with civic duty. Bryan stresses reading writing arithmetic language grammar and sciences with practical math and shared high school access. Vincent highlights ethics home life observation and kitchen economy alongside reading and civic cooperation.
In preparation for the recitations of the sehout, notes suggest careful parsing of the prompt. The speaker asks for clarification if the item is not understood and requests a retry with a corrected input.
New York August reports the Standard Oil Trust adding a 2 percent dividend to its 8 percent quarterly payout. The oil monopoly, formed in 1880 with 75 million capital, now controls vast output and profits near 150 million to date, with five men, led by John D. Rockefeller, owning the major stake and Rockefeller earning about 6.1 million annually. Stock opened at 304 and traded down to 308 before closing near 311.
The San Francisco agent reports Lucky Baldwin carries about 1.5 million in debts with mortgages on his properties in the city and at the San Antonio ranch in Los Angeles County. A 150 thousand linen blanket mortgage cited was a renewal, not new debt. Despite heavy obligations, Baldwin remains optimistic, claiming half his assets are unpledged and faulting his finances on speculative ventures and costly improvements.
A New York man, Alexander Seuferling Hing, slept with mouth open and was bitten by a mosquito inside his mouth. His lip swelled severely, hindering eating and speaking. He sought care at Roosevelt Hospital where Dr. Mac Nider categorized the condition as serious and needing close attention.
Solid train of chair cars and sleepers through to Buffalo without change Leaves Topeka Saturday Nat. 2 40 p m arrive at Buffalo Monday mar 1 time 22 80 for the round trip Secure your space in chair cars and sleepers early For reservations call or address Phone 384 Mineral Water The finest in the west Come and try J W PHILLIPS 12 W Eighth st
New York August 6 Bishop Henry Potter of New York arrived from Liverpool aboard the Germania. He stated he had not been asked to arbitrate the strike troubles and spoke on the conference of bishops at Dumbarton. Potter said he was impressed by the independence and spirit of the bishops and doubted a proposed amalgamation of English American Indian and colonial sees would succeed.
Washington Aug 6 A week long police search for James Carr accused of assaulting 8 year old Rosie Robinson ended when private citizens located him in an attic near the crime scene. After a fierce struggle he was overpowered by Fowler and a cabman and handed to police triggering calls for police reform.
Aug 1 Newport reports a brisk contest between Harry Bayne Whitney who just bought a carriage and Dick Peters. The course from Golf Club to Bellevue and Ruggles Avenue saw Peters win by about a minute. Whitney, who debuted his carriage, conceded Peters’s faster pace while noting Peters’ higher speed due to familiarity with the carriage.
Chicago Aug 6 commissioners to locate the first colony of the Social Democracy were named at a board meeting of the organization.
London Augo Vanity Fair reports Mon Michael Merbert will represent Britain on the Venetia arbitration tribunal. He is currently secretary of the British embassy at Constantinople and formerly secretary at Washington.
A garbled snippet mentions Castoria and medical terms, suggesting a historic or pharmacological context. No coherent events, dates, or named individuals are recoverable from the text provided.
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