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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1897
Page
7
Whe Cremerle at 726 Kansas avenue advertises free mending and button sewing. Scott & Scott are connected to the service. The notice mentions Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a cure for croup and whooping cough.
New York reports show 297000 workers with 9207S idle this December, a marked improvement from last year when 125871 were idle. Ernest Boehm of the Central Labor Union estimates about 100000 are currently out of work, with skilled labor seeing the busiest gains in employment.
James Mc Clarty, a laborer, attacked his wife In front of their home on Crane and Monrus streets after drinking heavily. He knocked her down, disrupted the house, and was found by police in a drunken stupor. In police court he pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace, receiving a 315 fine.
A brutal brawl erupted Saturday night behind Klauer's Cigar Store at 732 Kansas Avenue. Robert Todd, a vizarmaker, attacked Will and Erwin Barrett as they entered the rear of Kinver's tire. Todd and allies struck, a knife and a shotgun were used, and Will Barrett sustained a deep thigh wound while Edwin Barrett suffered a severe head laceration. Patrolman Pavey forced entry. the assailants fled as Will and Ed Barrett were taken home for care.
A fragmentary police or court record describes a stabbing involving Edwin and Todd with witnesses including John Whitmore the barber. The text notes a fight, one boy’s friends, and possible self defense or prosecution concerns. Details are unclear due to damaged phrasing.
A police court judge refused a widow access to her husband’s deposited funds, saying she could have the money only if her husband surrendered himself to the court. Mrs Sperry, wife of a well known horseman, pleaded to feed her children after her husband was arrested for drunkenness. The judge advised the husband to come in and turn himself in, otherwise the money stayed with the court.
Denver reports a bulletin from railroad headquarters noting that Rio Grande and Gulf passes issued to Mr Frey and Mr Frey’s associates have been stolen or are at risk of misuse. Conductors urged to check for fake passes and alert police at the next station. Commutation and half fare tickets are also being watched for signs of theft.
San Antonio dispatch dated December 20 reports Lawrence Dimmitt a mining engineer from Rosario Mexico died in a bull fight at Guadalajara. The bull leaped the wall into the arena trampling spectators and goring Dimmitt through the chest with its horn.
Chicago December 20 Manager James T McKee declined the eighth Western League franchise after conditions proved too strict He thanked magnates for courtesies and refused the post He likely faced strong support for Grand Rapids Toledo and Omaha as the final bidders with Quiche favored for the franchise
President Waltham Harper of the University of Chicago is bedridden with an attack of the nerves after a severe fall in New York. On his return he began to fail and has been kept in bed as doctors monitor his condition.
The Western Pigeon club annual show at 625 and 627 Karens avenue closes tomorrow evening. The event draws 1,900+ entries from across the country. Notable out of town exhibitors include M. F. Hankla and B. P. Miller, among others. judging by F. J. Spies and C. W. Buttles. The show features many pigeon varieties and will send top birds to Kansas City.
In Topeka a community plea stresses funding for an auditorium to support a creamery convention and related public shows. Local figures including Mr Warner advocate private generosity and civic support to fund a substantial venue, while warning that delay harms the city’s economic and social aims.
Reports from the Presbyterian hospital indicate Mrs. Durttepeton Booth is critically ill with her family deeply anxious. Despite unclear details, doctors say she remains in serious condition as medical staff prepare special leaves for the recovery process.
The report details a large hunt with nearly five thousand rabbits and other game. It notes a tally of eighty geese and one mule, among items misread in the OCR. Named parties and exact locations are unclear, but the incident highlights extensive hunting activity and counts from the event.
Fragmented oblique report describes a funeral in Paris for Alphouss Daudet with chaotic lines mentioning attendees and crowd reactions. Warmer forecast notes are included, alongside scattered local notices about a death and a sale of stock and goods.
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