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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1897
Page
8
Miller finishes ahead in a famed six day bicycle event at Madison Square Garden. Rice follows closely with Schinneer in second as the vast crowd witnesses an extraordinary race. Purses total around 60 000 with top prize 1500 and second 800.
The article describes a bowl team selection contest with top five scores forming the squad. Mentions players A Cole Townsend Bond Smirk Braderson Lerton Merrick Potmeater and others with scores and positions listed.
The Wester curu show extends a nine hundred item spectacle with entries from eight states. Mr W Bottles of Columbus Ohio arrives to judge and present awards, aiming to reveal prize winning birds to the public from the first day.
John Madden sells the two year old colt Sota to Lakeland for a reportedly high price amid racing circuits. At Churchill Downs Hamburg, a notable horse, is tied to the deal. sources note a price near sixty thousand dollars, a record for the breed aside from one other sale. An unrelated coroner's report concerns bantamweight Walter Cracy and Jimmy Bar, with details from a Monday night event at the National SportTime Club.
A quirky catalog of sale items lists cake baskets pickle casters butter dishes napkin rings and souvenir spoons among cheap goods. Prominent entries include sterling silver pieces women collars and cuffs and a variety of kitchen utensils. The note hints at a lively community sale with modest prices and a quirky inventory.
St Louis December 12 Congressmen push for government microscopical inspection on cattle for export. Nelson Morris of the Union Stock Yards in Chicago urges a federal stamp to guarantee inspection before shipments to Europe, citing East St Louis hogs and foreign markets.
Des Moines reports state Auditor McCarthy in his biennial report estimates a treasury deficit near 2500000 by June. He recommends bringing finances to a cash basis, increasing the tax levy for two years as needed, and cutting state government and institution expenses.
The record lists numerous property transfers including Gilliam to Forrester for 400 dollars covering lot 48 and south half 46 in Pleasant View addition, Andersons to Gilliam for 3800 with detailed lot description, Foley and husband to Trowning for 525 in Rural Homes addition, Russbaum to Jennie Witton for 1000 of part east half southwest quarter 37 and lot 4 in Section 37, Buckell to Rah- 21300 with a described tract, E Travis to R E Peane for 300 in Mulwane a Chaisesl addition, Harry and W Anderson for 200, Mehl of way to Footsining, John W Harris and Jendie Wilson with several fractional interests in Section 27, Keepley to Bicknell for northwest quarter of northwest quarter and an outlined starting point and boundaries, and a note promoting Chamberlain's Pain Balm with testimonials.
Boston dispatch reports the steamship Canada will sail to Liverpool carrying nine carloads of fat Canadian turkeys weighing 10 tons for English Christmas dinners. The shipment is described as the largest single turkey shipment ever made from America to England.
Readers disappointed with Postum Food Coffee are urged to retry. Boil 16 minutes after boiling begins for crisp flavor. Pure Postum yields Stromford elements and better nutrition with proper boil times. A well made Postum promotes health and a comforting beverage sensation.
The article discusses Count Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy, a French army officer linked to the scandal that led to Captain Dreyfus’s imprisonment. It notes Esterhazy’s noble variants, dubious nationality, left handedness, recent health decline, wealth increase, and mentions Prince Esterhazy as a different person linked to Mrs Langtry.
Miss Christine Bradley, Governor Bradley’s 18 year old daughter, is chosen to christen the new Kentucky battleship after assurances to select a young woman. Miss Harriet Bainbridge Richardson, a Louisville beauty, objects saying she was promised the honor. The governor cites support from Lexington chamber and Louisville board of trade. Washington College student Christine is a Kentuckian belle with military lineage.
A granite memorial discovered in a thicket of the upper Hers mountains bears an inscription dating to 1747. It claims the first potatoes were cultivated there, marking an early reference to potato farming in the region.
Four of six Eskimos treated for bronchitis at Bellevue were moved to a High Bridge cottage under American Museum of Natural History supervision. Kushar Nooktur Whohu and Menney 10 were relocated while Anghar 35 and Abluhu 2 remain hospitalized. The group expressed delight at northward move as Explorer Penny plans to take them home in spring.
Kansas City dispatch reports Major William Warner, recently recovering from a three week bout with illness, will sail for Europe from New York and spend the next three months along the Mediterranean coast. The vacation, advised by his physician, marks his first in over ten years and is expected to rejuvenate him for heavier duties upon return. He will join Gardiner Lathop, wintering on the coast, for part of the trip.
Deputy Sheriff Nichold attached a carload of scenery to the Chisago and Alon railway yards in Chisago City in a writ in favor of the Santa Fe railroad. The dispute centered on an $11,000 hauling fee from San Francisco to Kansas City. The case shifted when the treasury rejected a claim, leading to transfers and unresolved settlement with the Santa Fe company.
Washington December 1 Representative Curtis urged the commissioner of Indian affairs to secure a thousand dollars for a building project for the Kickapoo Indian school in Brown County Kansas. The grant had been denied for years but Curtis hopes his status on the Indian committee will help obtain the appropriation.
New York reports commander Tal lngton Booth, separated from the Salvation Army, has received a letter from his father General William Booth requesting an interview when he arrives in the United States next month. Booth declines but offers willingness to meet with no reference to the Salvation Army controversy. Whisky Taxed $2 a Gallon in Yukon trade could be halted if Russia-like measures fail.
A handsome new set of wide observation vestibuled trains from Pacloee shops serves all classes of travel from the Missouri River to St Louis. Denver Missouri River and St. Louis Limited trains feature sole observation vestibules, all car lighting, standard and compartment sleepers, and a near copy of the Chicago route. Officials Howard Elliott and L. W. Wakeley tout the service as Missouri’s first to offer these solid, complete trains from the West to St Louis.
In Topeka the Crawford theater drew a large crowd for Thornes W Keene in Richelieu, with praise for his Marcus Brutus and supporting cast including John Mil tot as Bassanio. The Widow Jones and A Bunch of Ker return slated, while local acts Ada Lewis and Flo Irwin join Hoyts parody and Grand Opera House bills with The White Squadron and evening concert plans.
Kansas City jury in Judge Gates division awards 31000 to plaintiff who sued for dislocating a kidney during initiation into a local order four years ago. The case references Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with Curtis Fleck of Anaheim, California endorsing it after purchasing a bottle for personal use. Zand 50 cent sizes sold by druggists. subscription pitch for The State Journal.
Maryland courts deny Robert W. Clark mandamus to admit him to the Maryland School of Art and Design, sustaining a fight over color restrictions. Judge Hitching rules the city charter and constitution do not compel admission, case to Court of Appeals, possibly U S Supreme Court. Appointments by city officials sparked the dispute amid ongoing city funding and admissions. A separate public notice urges a Christian Endeavor concert Tuesday evening.
Commutation of death sentence for William Williamen by Becki-Dover-For Binphens in Jefferson City Missouri. Convicted killer scheduled for execution adjourned to future date as part of carnival events.
A historical ad asserts Chagiberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia when taken early for colds and coughs. It claims strong success from user testimonials across regions, recommending the product for those with weak lungs and offering 50 cent to dollar prices. Also promotes Hall's Walk Renewers for hair care and Scott & Scott photographs.
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