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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1897
Page
8
August incident in Union Hill New Jersey reports a mosquito bite killing Otto Miller a 35 month old child and three other young victims showing four bites in two weeks. Dr Stellwagon notes a possibly new venomous mosquito variant causing meningitis and brain poisoning in children.
Mrs Palmer hosted a dinner in Newport featuring a central lotus arrangement and Exypiiin blossoms, surrounded by large golden candelabra and Roc decorations. Guests included Towneind Burden, James V Parker, Julia Dent Grant, C E Baldwin, Spencer, Cushing, and Davies among others, with August St as the date of the event.
Richmond Indiana reporter notes Professor John Baldwin of Wayne County is building an airship in Chicago. He has long produced balloon ascensions and plans a slender ellipsoid craft buoyed by 5 000 cubic feet of gas. It will feature three extended wing-like flaps that open rapidly and provide surface support with minimal resistance.
Thomas W. Lloyd, once employed in the Law Library at the Capitol, was arrested on a charge of wrangling valuable local books. A book was found on him and he admitted cheating several volumes. He said he was in debt and needed money.
A fragmented note promotes Las Vegas Hot Springs in New Mexico with hopeful claims of resort amenities. It mentions hotels, accommodations, reasonable prices, and a climate suitable for invalids. It also advertises health tourism, travel contacts, and a railway agent for inquiries.
Delegates unanimously endorse arch construction for the A O U W, with lodges pledging funds and readiness to pay their shares. Discussion cites coin funding, possible citywide impact, and next steps including committee talks and a June/July-adjacent meeting at K P hall.
A large shipment of rattlesnakes arrived in Denver and caused an injury when a man, Delos, was bitten on the hand while transferring one from a box to a cage. Exhibitor Pavis plans to display the snakes in a glass cage on a float at the autumn carnival parade, led by shake hunter Amos Bennett who collected the specimens miles from a railroad in a known rattlesnake area.
Sintanie association calls for bids on dry hard wood and straw deliveries to the fair grounds. bids due by August 25 1897. committee may reject all bids and will select straw and wood quantities as needed. bidders may bid on four straw lots or separately. secretary Swayze signs. Bucklen’s Armica Salve advertisement notes it cures various skin ailments with 25 cent price.
Aug 4 scenes at St Petersbourg show Caar Nicholas greeting M Faure aboard the imperial yacht Alexandria. The czar invited Faure to the aft deck, offered cigars, and both leaders exchanged cordial salutations before Faure landed first and toured Peterhof palace. A private luncheon at Alexandria followed.
A Baxter County Arkansas report says Williams a Black man was killed and burned in his home near Rock about 2 am after a siege by three deputies and a posse. After he refused to surrender he fired at officers as his house burned. he had two prior prison terms for horse theft and criminal assault.
Denver August suit filed in district court by J. T. Co publishers of the Nature of American Biography against ex Governor Davis H Watts to recover $50 balance claimed due on six volumes of a biographical set delivered February In the contract publishers prepared a biography sketch and portrait of the subscriber Waite received six volumes and paid $10.
A committee of Quakers from Illinois, led by Morris A Wilson and wife, Oliver Wilson and wife, and John Cory and wife, is inspecting lands in the Rio Grande valley near Los Lunas to locate a large colony. Immigration agent Daniel Greist guides them as they plan a wider tour before deciding settlement near Albuquerque.
New York notes three stars Lillian Russell and Della Fox perform on a roof stage due to no theater. Jew d Angeli s also joins them while audience is sparse of sparrows and benches. Henry Dixey begins continuous run on Keith circuit. Dicey under Billy Muldoon care.
Papers filed with the county recorder reveal the Barker house in Manitou was transferred from Bagnall of St Louis to W J Shatrock of Blackweller Oldbrook Realty Co in St Louis for about 35000 dollars. This marks the largest realty transaction in Manitou in years.
An Alaska voyage sailed crowded with passengers freight and horses. Fifteen passengers were left behind on the steamer while others continued with their horses and autos. The report notes vegetable cargo and uncertain miscues as the season unfolds.
Reporting from Boston, early August games were disrupted by rain as Boston paged toward pennant momentum. Attendance hovered around 4,000 with chilly winds cooling fan enthusiasm while Louisville and Brooklyn posted multiple wins.
The Washington Post describes Gettman as a stoic new bat for Wagner, both sturdy and fast, debuting with a three-base hit and a double. He shows speed and fielding promise, racing Mercer and Brown in sprint drills. In two games he posts two hits in five at bats and halts Bill Lange’s home run bid with a running catch.
Denver man W F Sager challenges Lincoln Nebr jockey F G Barnett for three races in Wichita with a $25 deposit and $109 stake. The races include a half mile unpaced five miles unpaced and a one mile paced by a running horse. Barnett may accept in Arkansas City and races would likely be at Griswold park Wednesday afternoon.
Atchison defeated Junction City in both games yesterday 5 to 1 and 10 to 2. The Atchison squad has dominated the season with 69 wins against 18 losses. In another note, Junction City beat Abilene 7 to 4 in the opening game of their series.
London reports an Armenian diplomat says Germany will not cede Alsace Lorraine without compensation. He argues France should expect a future promise of compensation, even if distant. The diplomat's name is not disclosed.
Seattle August news reports Skaguay town leaders under A J McKinney moving to open the trail after a miners meeting declares it closed. They tear bridge crosspieces, 700 then 1 000 citizens work, stockpiling giant powder and dynamite to repair harsh sections and expect 10 000 arrivals at Skaguay.
New York August 24 oysters promise a record season with beds at Folate Rockaways and soddie rocks yielding unusually large, fat, and safe stock. Traders anticipate vast supply this week as planting costs are seen repaid. profits for seed oyster investors could reach about 20 dollars per 450 dollar investment.
A large recommissionist petition to Governor Leedy influences actions on crime. Police commissioners press Chief Steele to shut the Joints while a planned follow up lecture targets patrolmen for evidence gathering. Sheriff Kepley’s allies fear the current path as state administration faces scrutiny at Garfield Park events.
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