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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1897
Page
2
John L Sullivan, candidate for Boston mayor, presents a blunt platform focusing on social justice and governance. He pledges to favor the poor, crack down on theft, improve firemen pay, build public works, and uphold honest, capable officials while resisting patronage and corruption.
A novel lantern display by F C Bacon at 1360 Topeka Avenue wowed residents last Saturday. Bacon, exploring lanterns for a future trend, prepared hundreds of geometric lanterns and a parade float plan using at least 190 lanterns for the Thursday night procession. The idea aims to involve children in a coordinated lantern brigade and holds potential for Topeka to gain lasting fame in ornamental lantern design.
Ex-President and Mrs. Cleveland anticipate a October birth in their new Princeton residence after leaving their Marion summer home. Esther, nearly four, was born in the White House. Uth born in New York seven years ago. Baby Marion is three. Delicate Hue frocks from Mexico once worn by Mrs. Cleveland are among keepsakes likely to be reused. Presents of baby clothes already arrive from friends and relatives.
Denver reports a letter from American Consul Edwin W Wallace in Jerusalem claims misappropriation of funds sent by American Jewish societies for relief of Jews there. The note details a revolt against alleged luxury by native Hebrews, the creation of an American Jewish colony in Jerusalem, and supervision of funds by Rabbi Samuel Salant with Rabbi Joshua Distin as prominent leader.
Sheriff Doane served notices on 49 Manchester property owners with saloon use seeking injunctions under nuisance law. Twenty six signers head the petitions led by Rev Menzo Borthwick, a liquor prosecutions figure. Defendants must appear at the supreme court in Nashua on the third Tuesday in September.
North Topeka notes list residents traveling to Buffalo Detroit Kansas City and Colorado and returning from Indiana Excelsior Springs and Wamego Mabel Tinkle and Shirley Lewis take New Era roles J K Madison heads to Colorado for a week Miss Lulu Huckstead back from Wamego typhoid claims J Hoeh Wilson dies near Pleasant Hill Funeral held at Pleasant All church Washburn property sale discussed Probate Judge Dolman cited in mixed notices.
Baltimore August 2. The police are told to access bite wounds immediately and to suck the wound’s contents, even if the person bitten is black or an unclean white. Officers grumble that the rule targets only certain individuals and may lack efficacy.
On August 2 three infants, two alive and one dead, were discovered on the upper west side. Baby No 1 lay on a doorstep at 161 West Sixty first Street in a shoe box, wrapped in blanket. Baby No 2 was wrapped in a towel and left at West End Avenue and Fifty Fifth Street. The third infant was found in a similar box in the North River at Ninety eighth Street and died. Baby No 1 and Baby No 2 were placed in a foundling ward and will be moved to Ranflai Island. the dead infant was taken to the morgue and to Potter's Field for burial.
Shawnee county district docket for the next term lists 272 cases to be disposed of, with 4 large criminal matters and 205 jury cases. Only one murder case appears, Henry Johns for shooting George Lacey, alongside numerous petty crimes and misdemeanors.
Mrs Pullitzer hosted a brilliant Bar Harbor cotillion for the younger social set with 120 attendees. Decorations and canary-furnished favors enhanced the event. Local church events featured Rev Nicholson and his family as honored guests, with the Martin Dennis congregation continuing church improvements and Rev Bravely resigning to attend seminary.
In Kansas some schools avoid vertical penmanship by using blank copy books and slant ink or Spencerian styles to evade textbook board adoptions. The attorney general finds this action would violate the law and expose violators to full penalties.
A letter from the head of Lake Bennett reports pugilist Frank Slavin missing in the northwest. Slavin began a return trek from the lake toward Chilkoot pass with several articles lost along the way. By August 9 no news had been heard, fears for his safety cited by authorities.
Aug. 21 from Weewaken depot in New York state the 125 Arion society members began an 18 000 excursion to Yellowstone Park and back. The Arion band and stay at home members gave a grand send off before departure. London Aug. 23 Queen Wilhelmina Gatly refuses to wed Prince Bernhard of Saxe Weimar choosing to remain single until 1899. Herbine praised as a liver tonic by Geo W Stansfield and Miller’s Pharmacy. purchase advised.
New York reports bar silver in London dropping to 24 pence, the lowest yet, down 7 18 pence from yesterday. The New York quote sits at 24 1 2 cents, within 36 cents of the low, with Mexican dollars at 4 cents.
Washington reports a special agricultural bulletin on Bermuda or Easter lily diseases. The issue notes lily forcing fuels a U S industry, mainly Bermuda grown bulbs shipped here for forcing. Crop loss from 20 to 60 percent is caused by leaf and flower disease, with causes including worn soil and premature harvests. recommendations urge vigorous stock, crop rotation, proper fertilization, and avoiding premature digging.
Chicago plans asphalt bicycle strips along downtown street edges with four foot width over granite blocks. Commissioner McGann says funds come from the wheel tax and bicycle clubs will cover any shortfall. Mayor Harrison reportedly suggested the idea to improve roads for cyclists nationwide.
Twelve principal St Louis butchers form a planned abattoir at 8600 North Broadway with a 500 head daily capacity. Led by Quinlan, Heltzeberg Bros, and Fisher & Co, the venture aims to process cattle sheep and hogs locally saving substantial costs, opening before month end.
London, Aug 23. The heir born to the Earl of Craven, husband of Cornelia Martin, daughter of Bradley Martin of New York, may prompt substantial aid. It is said Mr. Bradley Martin, now a grandfather, plans to wipe out mortgages on the Earl’s heavily encumbered but extensive estates.
Consul Roosevelt at Brussels reports 21 strikes among Belgian coal miners resembling U S labor unrest. Through June and July coal districts were unsettled with 29 000 miners affected. The strike lasted six weeks causing distress. miners returned to work without concessions from mine owners. Court Reporters Meet Hers in Topeka to promote sociability among members from across the state during vacation.
London reports Sarah Bernhardt plans to act Hamlet after a suggestion by the Prince of Wales. Paris critics foresee a troubled venture. she studies Ada Cushman and Miss Marriott’s methods. Also note Buffalo area pleasure resorts attracting visitors to the A RK encampment with tickets via Santa Fe Route for extended trips to Sept 2. deposits needed Aug 23–27 in Buffalo.
At the Grand Army encampment in Buffalo on August 38 Thaddeus S Clarkson commander in chief receives a diamond studded Grand Army badge. It was designed by Michie Bros of Cincinnati and made for Clarkson by Cary Winans with the staff spearheading the gift from President William McKinley.
Warden Harley and the Indiana prison board met with the governor to discuss improvements and funding to employ idle prisoners. Only 32 percent are employed, and unless outdoor work resumes by October end, all such work may stop. Prisons fear insanity without work, and while footwear production could help, law changes restrict outlay. Authorities expect action before winter.
Ryeburn Richards of Bath is an 18 year old who has just returned from the insane hospital at Augusta. Neighbors complain he cannot break the cigarette habit and fear for his safety. In Augusta he could not smoke and was sent back in two months, but on returning he resumed smoking and showed signs of insanity.
London readers note Hall Caine's new novel The Christian was read as a dramatized version at the Grand theater in Douglas Isle of Man to satisfy copyright laws. Caine played John Storm with Mrs Paul Caine and his son and daughter in the cast. the dramatization was a skeletal adaptation from the four reel form.
Industrial parade planned for Tuesday night September 7 during carnival week. Hundreds of vehicles and turnout will line up to showcase Minneapolis industries. Jay Smith leads the event. Also includes ads for No-To-Bac tobacco cessation, Chamberlain’s remedy endorsements, Laxation Bromo Carb, Peerless Steam Laundry, Buckingham's Dye, and various patent medicines.
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