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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1897
Page
4
A collage of quotes and snippets from the State Journal and other papers covers prices for subscription in Topeka and Kansas towns, famed figures like Gladstone and Grant, and social musings. It mentions monuments in Europe, polar exploration plans, and humorous local observations about weddings, manners, and neighborhood life, with Atchison gossip and a miscellany of anecdotes.
Chicago weather summary notes Kansas will see fair skies tonight and Thursday with a rise in temperatures. Winds shift to southerly, bringing warmer conditions, as the forecast emphasizes general dryness and pleasant outlook for the area.
The piece argues that end of century superstition predicts upheaval and epic events. It cites war as already widespread in China Japan Greece Turkey Cuba Philippines South Africa and India plagued by famine pestilence revolt and social change, with rapid political and technological shifts looming over thirty months.
The Atchison Corn Carnival is set for Thursday September 2 attracting Topeka residents who plan to attend and repay the hospitality seen at state events. Topeka crowds frequented Ottawa Hutchinson and Holton gatherings, with more than 600 Topeka attendees noted at Ottawa Chau taugha and about 100 at Holton races. Topeka participants are urged to visit Atchison for Carnival day as regional exchanges strengthen statewide ties.
Panic erupts as police arrest two Armenians in Constantinople causing stores in the Armenian quarter to close. The disruption follows Saturday’s raids, with residents fearing further action and authorities tightening security.
Detroit August ts Governor Pinetree declares prosperity comes from giving people work not taxing them. He advocates taxing those with property, building a home market, and reforming taxation to aid the poor. He urges taxing corporations and railroads to fund public works while keeping fares low for workers.
Delegates from Georgia to the G A R encampment at Buffalo will present plans to convert Castle Pinckney in Charleston into a national sanitarium for disabled soldiers and sailors. Maj Robert Anderson Post No 7 Charleston leads the effort, aiming to honor Fort Sumter hero and provide resting place for veterans. Endorsed by Gen Clark son Bishop Newman Mrs Grant Mrs Logan and other prominent Georgia figures, the scheme seeks congressional approval and federal support.
Washington Aug 23 Miss Fannie Hayes daughter of President Hayes will wed Ensign Harry Eat on Smith Sept 2. President McKinley and wife will attend. Gen Hayes commanded the regiment in the prior war. Miss Hayes resembles her father and has a large circle of friends. The ceremony will occur at the Hayes home Spleret tove Fremont.
Berry the millionsk tramp toured Charleston Illinois and paid a cigar with a $100 bill while flashing cash. He hired a hunt rig, was chauffeured around town, and appeared well dressed with thousands of dollars on display.
A vintage travel pitch promotes Las Vegas Hot Springs and the Montezuma hotel as the nicest in its class in the southwest. It urges visits for health and pleasure with baths medical attendance affordable rail and hotel rates. Inquiries are directed to W C Garvey, agent, ATSF Railway, for route via Santa Fe to Colo raco with altitude and cool summer travel.
In New York Aug 6 ex Governor Flower defends trusts amid rising debate. Edward Bellamy and J De Witt Warner offer contrasting views in interviews and Bellamy rebuts Flower noting the shift from competition to combination, urging workers to form unions and unions to partner with labor causes. Flower praises trusts yet avoids endorsing a monopolistic system, calling for fair dealing with customers and continued labor organization.
New York preview of Tammany Hall strategy shows the fall platform concentrating on local and state matters rather than national issues. Expect references to increased city taxes, the Hitines law, municipal home rule, police reform, and nonresident appointments. Possible mayoral contenders include William Sobler, E T Gerry, Charles H Knox, and Charles W Dayton.
The California winegrowers propose a striking exhibit for the exposition. A replica of Niagara Falls will use grape juice as water, with glass caverns lit by electric lights. Visitors would view grottos and caves, drink California wines, and listen to the thunder of the cataract amid citrus trees in bloom.
Two Hoboken men J L Day and Egnert plan overland waffles to the Klondike via San Francisco then Alaska. They hope to fund travels with cart sales and expect a fortune upon reaching the Yukon. Also notes on White's Worm Medicine and a local laundry ad.
Miss Lillian Arnold attempted a dangerous descent on Mount Uteagantha in Saratoga failed near the summit when her front tire exploded. She was hurled into the air, sustaining a badly sprained ankle while her companion Van Graveness escaped with only a close call.
Omaha lawyer A R Smith admits a long running theft operation stealing 227 bicycles from the New York Life building and other locales. He pawns wheels in Omaha, ships others to Chicago and other cities, cashes forged checks, and is tied to 437 wheels seized since January. He is jailed as the investigation unfolds.
A Topeka commission man forgets his short business trip destination, asking his stenographer for the recall as he hurries to catch a train. Also news briefs from East Liverpool and Kingston note a Washington bust unearthed and a beet-sugar project funded by Claus Spreckels. Excursions to the Southwest are advertised by the Santa Fe Route. Local ads for Ballard's Snow Liniment and Chamberlain's remedies appear along with a dentist notice.
James F. Berry, a well known tramp, stayed in Cowden Illinois last night and drew attention with his money display. He claims a burglary this morning, reporting cash and drafts worth 2800 stolen, after which he notified a New York bank to not honor his drafts. He knew De Pew of Herrick, a town seven miles away, and had frequented the village, often drinking at De Pew’s bar with the house footing the tab.
The remains of Mrs. John Cooper, burned to death at Henderson, were brought to Evansville for burial Sunday. The funeral service was held at a rural church but the grave could not be buried that day as the sexton refused to dig on Sunday, delaying the burial until Monday.
Henry Steinberger of Allentown Pennsylvania writes that chronic diarrhea since 1862 military service in Company A 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers was cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after trying many medicines and doctors. He highly recommends it to veterans and says it is sold by all druggists.
Assessor Thatcher leaves Pocatello for the Car Shoo county to track tax dodges as sheep graze across Hancock Bingham counties and into Wyoming. The summer range covers Idaho’s largest sheep area with four to five hundred thousand sheep and owners moving flocks to dodge local assessments.
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