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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1897
Page
4
Weather notices show tonight into Tuesday bringing unsettled conditions. Southeasterly winds shift toward the southwest with variable temperatures and chances of light precipitation across regions.
The message outlines currency policy favoring gold and bi metal returns, urges gold redemption by national banks, and hints at future action. It supports Cuban policy while urging Hawaiian treaty ratification and tribal land moves in the Territory. The speech ends with reflection on virtue and public character.
A mangled text fragment discusses social issues in Topeka including divorce, destitution, and the economic measures for families. It references the Atenison Goba and critiques marriage trends, urging support for needy households while warning of rising hardship as economic conditions worsen.
Aaron Post of Salt Lake City leads a wage claim under the overtime law. The U S Supreme Court affirmed a lower finding, but hinted evidence showed Post acted as a clerk during extra time. The case spurred settlements and potential recoveries exceeding two thousand dollars, reshaping claims against the government and overtime practice.
Atlanta dispatch reports disorder at Bogaieville post office as unknown parties disrupt service. Postmaster Loftin and handlers face threats amid a broad boycott. patrons shift mail to nearby offices while authorities seek a remedy. The administration indicates measures to deter patronage and restore service, with firms routing mail elsewhere.
A chaotic street car scene on Ninth Street ends with a stubborn horse refusing to move. A bystander suggests a starter while a driver tries with the whip. A stout man calms the animal as the crowd grows restless until a crack of the bell signals passengers must react and move.
A Muncie Indiana charity bazaar connected with an advertising sale raised funds amid a variety of contributions. Aprons donated by notable women including Mrs Asa Bushnell Mrs Janet A Garfield Mrs Tom Tagwart and Mrs Major Duaak drew high bids while others followed with lower offers.
Des Moines reports a statewide effort by the Town Equal Suffrage society and national group to poll about 40 000 Iowa voters on Terrate suffrage. Local committees will canvass by town ship and precinct asking views on suffrage submission and potential missionary work. Work starts soon with December 15 target and January canvass to be counted for the next session.
In Tucson Arizona citizens push city upgrades including widening Con Exess street and pulling down adobe hoses for better drainage. A silver streetcar line operates from downtown to the territorial university as a water and sewer bond proposal seeks SHM.000 to fund the system with city council showing favorable support.
Pittsburg dispatch reports a massive gas release from the Thomas Cunningham farm on Piney Fork, a Fishing Creek tributary in Wetzel County West Virginia. The roaring blast was heard and felt over six miles away with rumbling air, no control efforts reported, and no tests yet conducted to confine the monster release.
Atchison considers expanding its corn carnival into a corn exposition to promote corn and boost demand for stamped imports. The plan envisions government and state aid, with EW Howe pursuing a national exhibit to attract attention for Atchison. Merchant Olet Ekbers advertises first class salt and clothes for 23 dollars.
Charles Morris of North Cambridge tells how ivy poisoning and itching plagued his family and himself. After trying many medicines he used Hood's Sarsaparilla, five bottles total, with full recovery and weight gain of seventeen pounds. He endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills.
A Kingston church furnace released coal gas during a Sunday service, nearly suffocating the entire congregation and injuring many. The minister and several parishioners were affected. others required assistance as they stumbled toward the exit into fresh air.
Central Park visitors were startled by a new vehicle called a cabcycle, a three wheeler with two inventors from Stockholm. The machine uses a crank and chain drive with a shifting rear wheel, and a rider uses pedals to propel while a passenger sits behind. It reportedly can change gears and adjust its rear wheel from 35 to 60 inches, with a separate wheel swap option for different configurations.
Washington social gossip reports Mrs Loltar Curiy declines joining a select cotillion planned for winter at Rumpfcher's. Leaders of the Teading sector alarmed by her refusal to subscribe to the costly two dance event, amid gainsayers and plans to invite Mrs Leiter to join. The row highlights social pressures and the finances behind debutante entertainments.
Chicago council votes to elevate 12 miles of railroad track at an estimated cost of 1210.00, shared by Chicago and Northwestern and Milwaukee roads. Work must start by May 11 and be completed within two years. Northwestern and Milwaukee officials assure rapid progress after approval.
Reports from Rangely in the western county describe about forty Utes and 300 horses gathered at Douglas Creek. The group, described as sullen, says they intend to hunt and will resist arrest by game wardens, warning they will cause trouble if forced to fight.
Frank Vickers a bellboy at the Great Northern hotel is jailed after a sting by Col W.3. Buen and detectives Herman and Broderick. Vickers, 18, led officers to his room at 7 North Grate street and confessed to stealing $80 in bills, silver, a gold watch, and jewelry from guests while they dined. He used a duplicate pass key to access rooms and hid the spoils on the tenth floor.
Professor George W. Perguson will establish a school of hypnotism and magnetism in Sheboygan open Monday evening at his residence. He claims the school board resignation demand proves the treatment is genuine and expects many pupils. Dr M Y O Shea of Wisconsin University condemns hypnotizing children in schools as dangerous and harmful.
Burlington introduces new wide observation vestibuled trains for all classes from Missouri River to St Louis. Cars feature wide observation vestibules and Pintsch gas lighting with standard and compartment sleepers. Union Pacific route promotes quick time and deluxe Pullman services with tomes of timetables available via agents.
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