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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1897
Page
6
The Family Dining Room presents a strong emphasis on social standing through dining room furniture. It promotes a solid substantial table and comfortable chairs as symbols of hospitality and good dinners. The copy claims unmatched prices and calls itself headquarters for up to date neat furnishings with a vast selection.
The death of Henry Riordan, a Topeka grocer, triggered probate proceedings for his will. The document largely leaves his property to his wife and provides for his son’s education, with a provision that if the son reforms, he may receive half the estate. The case notes past police trouble but signals potential family neglect and guardianship provisions.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a man, believed son of LC Burk of Huck Martine, attempted homicide involving morphine and sedatives. He collapsed in a chair, revived, then moved to St Lukes Hospital. A note to his father preceded actions, with $000 annual alimony mentioned and liquor issues cited by sources.
A garbled report reveals a new rule by Treusier Beetlebower limiting the issuance of bonds by municipal bodies for a permanent school fund. It appears to cap total indebtedness relative to assessed valuation and to require counting all accounts, with debates over how to interpret the rule and its impact on districts.
Recent Topeka social column details gatherings, named guests, and visits. Mrs. George W. Vente and others hosted a reception with over 200 attendees. dances, card parties, and informal gatherings featured numerous local residents and visitors from Hiawatha, Chicago, Leavenworth, Kansas City, and Emporia. Several families planned holidays with mention of travels to Chicago, Kansas City, and Indianapolis. club meetings noted with multiple members named.
The temperature was 9 degrees above zero, the maximum for eight Western stations. A thermometer in Nebraska and Colorado registered below zero. Weather observers predict warmer conditions tonight and tomorrow with clearer skies. Scott & Scott, The Cremerie, 726 Ave.
A local court case reports Joe Davis, a Negro, accused of insulting several townspeople and engaging in violent and reckless conduct. He has a lengthy criminal history, including knife threats, public disorder, and prior assaults, with a history of intoxication and contempt in police courts. The Gazette notes community concern over repeated offenses and warns that future arrests will draw stronger action.
A voyage update notes the Oroante Steamship under Captain Votendorf today sails from Auckland toward San Francisco and carries a half million Guidings in cargo. The ship, identified as the Aladma, is reported by Scott & Scott with crew and route details pending.
Ensign and Mrs. Hawk report the first year of the Salvation Army hospital, detailing patient outcomes, income, and expenses. Five patients died and ten were discharged, with donations totaling 12,224 from various sources including churches, individuals, and organizations.
State Superintendent Stryker orders sale of surplus schoolhouses facing decay in Kiowa County. Officials report many rural districts lack pupils and risk demolition. proceeds will pay debts and fund future obligations. Similar disposals expected across western districts as lumber repurposed.
Boxton reports the second election under the two year mayor term law held amid heavy snow. Despite winter conditions voters showed early turnout surpassing the same hour two years ago, but no reliable result estimate can be drawn yet.
A Topeka merchant chaplain and several vendors praised the excursion. They reported more customers and higher sales than the previous trip, with many visitors from Manhattan and nearby towns. Organizers noted steady crowds and strong turnout boosting business.
Chicago dispatch reports a United States marshal in South McAlester investigates a conspiracy among Ti dianetas to burn U S courthouses in Indian Territory. The Ardmer courthouse blaze is cited as a possible first act amid rising Native unrest and upcoming federal jurisdiction changes. Detectives track suspected Indians amid widespread notes and financial debts.
The Transmissentopol exposition management says western territories should be free of space charges at the Expo. Territorial board to provide four hundred thousand square feet. Action preparations to begin for the exhibit date. Mayor Silat of Albuquerque secured court cession for introducing technology from Arizona and New Mexico at the Expo and has begun work on the building.
London dispatch reports the French cruiser Jean Bart ordered to proceed immediately to China. The vessel is described as a second class cruiser with fourteen 25 inch guns and four smaller calibers. Crew numbers are not fully readable.
Death notices report William Martin aged 90 passing yesterday in Kansas. Funeral held in Berryton. Mrs John Haman's funeral planned for tomorrow at 2 o'clock on Pell Street. Remains to be taken to Holter for burial. Mrs Keere Sharee funeral conducted at North Topexatch instead of Barkley’s meeting rooms.
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