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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1897
Page
4
Dec 13 weather bulletin notes fair skies for Kansas tonight and Tuesday. A cold front moves through eastern portions this afternoon and tonight, bringing likely colder temperatures as conditions tighten.
The treasury report reviews U S mint operations for the year to June 1897, noting limited production under the Trade and seigniorage laws. It cites totals of silver dollars coined, handpurchased silver bars, and subsidiary coinage, with recommendations to expand fractional silver coinage and retain uncurrent fractions to ease circulation, plus financial balances and export figures for precious metals.
A historical report notes a drop in silver prices during 1598 due to increased production. It cites totals of gold and silver products for the year and distinguishes commercial versus minting values, attributing the decline to greater output.
A garbled column of social quips and local humor from the Atchison Globe notes women and men in everyday scenes. It mentions an archibald figure and a parade, cows and wealth, and a butcher charged with fatal harm in a satire about rural life and manners.
Kansas viewers report the steamer Arabia sunk opposite Leavenworth carried 165 barrels of whisky and queen ware. Wreckers uncovered the sunken hull after six weeks, opening cases of hats and liquor as they begin a careful salvage of the cargo and machinery.
Valley View note from Dora Clay wife of General Cassius Clay and her brother Clell Titchardvon tells of a renewed plan to return home, expressing love for the general and intent to stay together until death. The document recalls injuries and family pressure as Dora seeks to reconcile and resume life at Whitehall, with Clay reportedly moved to tears by the prospect.
In Garden City Kansas Buffalo Jones built a large town addition and a county court house site. John A Stevens also promoted another addition and the Windsor hotel. Mortgages by Mary W Johnson and W W Coal led to foreclosure efforts. the supreme court on Saturday allowed Mrs. Johnson and Cook to foreclose their mortgages on the court house.
Winfield corresponding secretary Mrs Rated of Eureka recording secretary Mrs Corner of Pain tresaurer Mrs Welch of Cedarville attorney Lach OG Case Topeka parliamentarian Dr Hall of Pt Scott wadlter Mrs Garrett of EL Dorado Delegates to national convention Mrs Adiion Mrs Thurston Mrs Mates Mrs Headford Mrs Gress Jr Hall and Mrs Jonna
Pillars story describes Jamies A. Th f te ther of Pillip HAL arraigned before Judge McKenna after an earlier execution was halted. Officer Lowry found him drinking. prisoner claimed he would not drink if his son were spared. The account includes local names and a mention of a single eged Topeka restaurant at 726 Kansas Avenue, Scott & Scott.
The ad asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla combines sarsaparilla Dock Butlingia mandrake dandelion and other remedies under a pharmacist’s supervision. It claims the medicine cures when others fail and cites a testimonial of a girl with eczema relieved after a few bottles, from Honeoye New York.
Florence citizens met Saturday to condemn Evangelist Martin for vicious attacks on the people during an Emporia talk. The unanimous resolution praises KECC Hickey and denounces the preacher as cowardly and worthy of punishment while noting ministers signed or declined to support the attack.
Nine contestants competed with four advancing Mex Cer rie Li Kelson of Ness county Atchison’s Allen T St Clar William W Ginene of Pousdam and N G Alfred Halley of Empovin will vie Wednesday December 22 for the right to represent the school at the Great Interstate Oratory Contest in Masry 1508. Howell divorce case grants custody and $10000 alimony in Atchison. Fort Scott mayor seizes water plant amid supply failure and orders water pumps and workers to obtain public water.
Council members by unanimous vote refuse further water rent until the water company improves service and quality. A suit to forfeit the franchise looms if the company does not comply with demanded improvements.
Nowshe Rapids December 12 Mary 3, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Perdue fell forty feet into a newly reinforced well when the frame work toppled. She rose to the surface and clung to a rope until rescue, escaping with minor scratches and no serious injuries.
Yates Center Kansas December 13 the Kansas Equal Suffrage Association three day session ends. Delegates include Mesdames Addison Watkins Bird Burkett Eureka Meher Boniand Tord Bradford Francas City Albright Bearhill Winheld Garrett El Dorado Turner Paola Hull Scott Laura Grége Garnett Mrs David Le Roy Rev Booker Pittsburg Mrs Lind Yates Center among others. District reports show increased activity and funds raised for future organization. Officers elected for next year President Mrs Addison Eureka Vice President Mrs Bobbitt
Atchison reports indicate the Kansas Colored Baptist State Convention is in session and weighing plans to establish a college in Atchison next spring. The group is also considering placing missionary pastors in central and western Kansas, with the broader aim of expanding educational work. In a separate Leavenworth case, a Platte County circuit court ruling favors David Atchison over Sittings in ownership of Leavenworth Island in the Missouri River, establishing patent title from the government and ending Sittings possession claim.
A collage of brief items reports Buf Wyandotte chickens winning second prize at a Madison Square Garden poultry show, cattle shipments of 1965 head from Arkansas with noted losses, a Miltonvale dentist facing discharge conditions, a death notice for J E Messerve in Emporia, and a Jackson township report of a 10 year old youth described with height and weight.
Epidemic of diphtheria and scarlet fever hits areas with schools closed in McPherson and nearby counties. A young woman in Dig county turns in 7 rabbit scalps, bringing the total to over 40 000 as authorities investigate wildlife depredations. Normal Orators Will Compete in state contest at the Katsas state normal school in Emporia.
An advertisement promotes GRAIN O as a coffee substitute sold in grocery stores. It claims it agrees with delicate stomachs, costs about 15 and 25 cents per package, and invites customers to ask for GRAIN O. The ad mentions Olof Ekberg at 714 Kansas and a Cremerie run by Scott & Scott, asking customers to visit the new location.
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