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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1897
Page
4
A jumble of items from the Topeka State Journal includes misdated invitations noted by Governor Stone of Missouri, Phoebe Hearst funding UC beautification, Kentucky Governor Bradley shaved beard prank, and Baron Thielmann’s rare scholarly remark about reports from the Franco Prussian War written in Sanskrit.
Chicago aug 12 for Kansas generally fair night and Saturday warmer in extreme east portion tonight cooler by Saturday afternoon or night with southerly winds.
A garbled collage of newspaper snippets references names, places, and odd events across cities like Salem, Lebanon, and Syracuse. It sketches eccentric tales, legal figures, and social quirks, with disjointed lines about a wedding, a snake sighting, and a horse ownership quip, all framed as a patchwork of journal snippets.
A collage of quirky anecdotes and reminiscences features Pope Pius X debating temperance with a cardinal, President McKinley asked for charity, and Lawrence Barrett reflecting on pirates and tragedy. Observers note varied remarks from actors, poets, and public figures, capturing a snapshot of cultural chatter.
The report from New York on August 13 details Northern Pacifics new president Melles born August 16, 1531 in Lowell Mass. It notes career steps from clerk to treasurer and hints at Frederick D. Underwood as general manager. Lamont is described as a Morgan interests representative and vice president elect. Coster says despite ties the property remains independently run with strengthened relations to the Great Northern.
Jacksonville Aug 13 The Dauntless tried to escape by ramming the Wilmington but a gun was towed into position locking her in. She turned toward the City of Brunswick as the two vessels neared, exposing her stern and triggering a brief burst of gunfire. The Wilmington answered with a heavy report and two hoarse whistles. The Dauntless failed in the maneuver and drifted back.
New Haven Conn Aug 13 Prof Francis Wayland dean of Yale law school asked the Associated Press to publish that an open letter to Brown University members was not written by him. He says the letter was authored by Rev Dr HL Wayland of Philadelphia and that he will speak on the matter in Brown University’s upcoming corporate report due September 4.
A Times dispatch from Simla reports Afghan tribal subjects on Afghan soil attacked Fort Shatikadr. The Afghan of Gelais failed to restrain them, and Afshar Sorvall Jahlan Hashiar was connected with the mullah who led the raid. More troops were sent to Peshawar.
Aug 23 in Washington reports the General Land Office will issue maps of Alaska after recent surveys and explorations of gold regions. Due to workload the maps cannot be prepared for months and officials cannot reply to letters explaining the delay. Geological survey shares the same constraint. Also note: C. S. Mellen elected president of Northern Railroad Co. in New York on Aug 12 with D. Lamont named director and vice president.
Charles Wolff announces strong local interest in the Garfield park picnic with rail fare discounts drawing merchants and farmers. About 100 employees to parade in caps and coats, while 50 grocers and 12 clerks join in. Donations arrive from Happy BM Clear, J G Bagley Detroit, Summer Richardson Cricket, Kaw Valley Canning Lawrence.
Six rabbits at the Bureau of Animal Industry in Washington showed first rabies symptoms after inoculation with brain matter from Charles E. Springman who died of hydrophobia. The test, conducted amid embalming concerns, aimed to prove the disease’s transmission. Experts closely watch the rabbits as they progress to determine the case's outcome.
New York Aug 12 Miss Pauline Markham III was struck by convulsions while bathing at Manhattan Beach Saturday afternoon and now lies at death's door in this city. She collapsed after overtaxing her strength and was aided by friends who found her convulsed. Taken home she has grown worse, with a history of prior injuries and poor health since breaking her leg in a western town.
An excerpt from the Congregationalist discusses Brown University President Andrews resignation and faculty protests. It argues trustees overstepped by opposing a Democratic platform plank, cites views on free coinage, and urges academic independence, open discussion, and funds for education without party or denomination dominance.
New York patrons and offices loom large as the Greater New York consolidates. An estimated 60,000 political or semi political positions exist, with 2,000 election districts and about 8000 election officers each year. The first year patronage could reach 75 to 100 million dollars, feeding thousands in city work and public improvements.
The Paires led by Mr Harry English will open a week long engagement at Crawford Opera House next Monday night. They recently played a two week run plus a closing date at Crawford’s last winter and drew good audiences. Vaudeville acts by Millar sisters John Powers Walter Steely Hackney Jennings Frances Florida and George Palgu accompany the main show. Fire prices 20 and 9 cents with usual ladies free rules suspended opening night.
Robert Bonner travels from Avenue-by-the-Sea to his city home for enhanced medical treatment after a leg injury. The notice promotes a $1.00 Kansas City round trip via Union Pacific with limited August weekend validity and advertises an Open Air Concert at Garfield Park featuring Marshall's band with tickets available.
Chicago dispatches quote prominent leaders condemning Judge Jackson’s injunction restraining miners in West Virginia and limiting free assembly. Governors Pingree, Sadler, and Jones denounce government by injunction as un-American. Debs’s defense is cited by Tillman and Hunter, while calls for congressional action and potential impeachment surface.
Senator John P. Jones of Nevada, vacationing in New York, said silver continues to fall due to waning demand as Japan moves to gold. He noted gold production gains in Alaska and welcomed any prosperity it brings, criticizing reliance on foreign distress for domestic wealth. He warned abundant money could ease anti trust hostility and curb monopoly power.
Chicago August 13 The Rand McNally Bankers Monthly carries James H Eckels Comptroller of the Currency article urging bank consolidations. He argues major cities would gain strength and cites New York St Louis and Kansas City as recent examples. He warns against commercial banks drifting from legitimate banking and says consolidation offers safety better methods and steadier dividends. Peerless Steam Laundry and Ayer’s Hair Vigor ad copy appear at end.
A fragmented editorial note hints at broad support for a proposed measure and a rail link from Rock Island to Buffalo. The readable text shows sentiment in favor, with emphasis on unity and forward movement. Specific names or dates are not clear in the fragments.
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