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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1897
Page
1
A Washington dispatch reports Colorado Senator Sengper Wolcott threatens to resign if US Senate refuses his push for free unlimited silver coinage. The political clash sparks talk of a split in the party as pressure mounts on Wolcott to back his stance with action. Local observers note the claim could reshape state and national political dynamics.
An unclear OCR text mentions Stanford and several names like Nyel Pelle and Oreke tied to university activities. The fragment hints at a February event and potential engineering or major studies but lacks coherent details.
Kanmus City on December 29, Fireman Tran Hives saved a long-ensnared tabby from a back Walnut street wall after a day and night of confinement. An investigation found the cat had wedged into a wall cavity, with the animal freed through an opening made by the efforts of the fire crew.
Poor ventilation is blamed for cold drafts at the Craufoul theater as stage features and piping are installed to warm the auditorium. The operator plans high stage pipes and equipment to heat the hall, with workers noting improvements will be tested as the season opens.
A fragmentary report describes a large gold haul labeled as 27 pounds from a northern railway. The text mentions beads, official bodies, and a total weight of 7.11 ounces? The origin is traced to creeks in a distant region with references to Bornean and SInGoK locations, yielding a value near 0.9 million dollars. Further details are garbled but imply a documented nugget and substantial treasure linked to an eastern route.
An advance agent of the Horse Denver Mall, dated Dec 28, under Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural Department appoints a special envoy to promote American horses in Europe. The envoy, Chaving Brubhe Wan, will study European markets and arrange exchanges on behalf of the United States horse interests.
A civil case over non support led George Miller to jail as he cannot pay $500. State law requires immediate payment or bond, or imprisonment. County and governor cannot pardon to free him, per Attorney General guidance. The question was sent to the attorney general for a solution.
In a tumult, alarms sound as nurses and inmates at Christ Hospital react to an incident, prompting staff to secure areas and enforce emergency protocols while awaiting further authorities.
A patient at a city hospital, wearing only a night robe with an infant, dashed along corridors shrieked about freeing Ireland from England. Princilla Bayless, described as insane, urged attendants to join a royal expedition, running for about ten minutes as staff and patients hid.
Richmond Va December Rev W W Browne president of the Grand Fountain of True Reformers dies in Washington City from blood poisoning after refusing arm amputation. Once a Georgia slave, he rose to wealth and service as a Union Navy gunner and later major. he left a farm to aid colored people.
General Weyler, in a recently published interview, denies any chance of autonomy’s success and states insurgents will not surrender except to the Marquis of Santa Lucia and another high official. He affirms the insurrection will continue.
Fire at the A. H. Andrews Furniture warehouse on Twenty second and Fisk destroys finished stock valued near 100000 dollars. The seven story factory to the south was threatened but save. Firemen suffer minor injuries. loss fully insured.
A demented patient at a hospital in Russville deranged by delusions of being the Queen of Ireland seeks to overthrow Britain. She has become violent, forcing staff to restrain her, culminating in transfer to the Cadwatem asylum as nurses and physicians work to prevent further harm.
Fragmentary text proposes a possible method to permit a prisoner to escape and mentions judges, warrants, and a warrantless path. The intelligible parts reference a person suggesting an escape and legal authorities, but the overall meaning remains unclear.
Chicago reports a massive contract wheat holding by Joseph Leiter totaling about 5.5 million bushels in local elevators. Traders describe favorable markets with expectations of thousands more bushels to move before month end. Armour and other elevator men warn of limited supplies and plan to bridge shortages, aiming to avoid disruptions as prices trend upward.
Stated officials Brown of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and Gilham of the Port Arthur discuss terminal facilities in Quincy. Brown hinted a division of the extra line with Port Arthur, while Gilham said the Port Arthur firm would continue using the Q line and no bridge would be built. Heales suggested the Q depot may be used after completion. Lorillard Lorillard wed in London to Mrs Hayate with a London honeymoon planned in Park.
Washington reports a Senate leaders agreement that nearly guarantees passage of Hawley’s bill to expand the army by two artillery regiments. Petitions from numerous commercial bodies support the increase, aiming to secure proper garrisons for coastal fortifications.
A report spread that a grand jury may be sought by the Committee of Seventeen. J W Gierd dismissed the idea saying no decision has been made and he would head a petition if needed. Another Beveritven member questions usefulness noting current officers hinder inquiry. The last grand jury was discredited for its long pay demands and weak results.
Mayor-elect Van Wyck of New York appoints Alfred Downes, a veteran newspaper man from New Haven, as private secretary at a salary of 5000 per year. Downes, 33, born in New Haven, previously studied law and worked in Connecticut before moving to New York ten years ago.
New York announces regular semi annual dividends for the Lake Shore, Canadian Southern and Michigan Central railways. The year ending December 1 1897 shows gains in gross earnings for Lake Shore at 320,293.01 with a large surplus after charges. Michigan Central and Canadian Southern for year ending December 31 1897 report mixed results with net increases and decreases in earnings and expenses.
New York reports Arthur Matrle aged 72, a member of the New York Stock Exchange, found dead in bed at the Winthron Hotel. Officials note a bruise on the nose and a deep cut above the eyes. A hammer with stale bread rests in the bath near the scene. Mrs. Matrle and daughter resided with him. son Arthur B. Matrle is in Paris.
The city School Board adopted a resolution urging teachers to refrain from attending dances parties and other social entertainments on days before school sessions. The step aims to keep teachers focused on school duties and avoid distractions from community events.
The Memphis Democratic executive committee extended an invitation to Carter B. Harrison mayor of Chicago and the Cook County marching club to participate in a January 5 rally here. The event aims to promote harmony within the party for municipal offices.
Four leading city musicians and members of the Symphony orchestra spent hours rehearsing and performing for about 100 workhouse prisoners. Director Carl Busch announced the program including Sousa and Suppe pieces, ending with Kreutzer’s Coronation march. Prisoners applauded and some cried as the concert concluded. Two more concerts were planned monthly, one at the workhouse and one at the county jail.
Prescott Arizona December 22 The season’s first storm began Sunday and was followed by a cold wave with temperatures plunging to five below zero this morning the coldest level reached.
Washington December 22 A group of New York fur manufacturers importers and dealers met with First Secretary Howell and ex secretary Foster to discuss a bill banning the import of pelage seal skins. They urged safeguards and asked the president to withhold approval briefly to permit ships already purchased in London to be exempted while pending act signing.
New York report says Jamaica is nearly paralyzed by low sugar prices. F Crosswella, who arrived from Jamaica aboard the Allay liner Alleshany, notes churches bankrupt and plantation owners selling properties at half value and fleeing the island.
Washington reports the firing on the Bancroft by foreign forces after a state department notice reached Ambassador Angell in Constantinople. The incident follows patterns of vexatious enforcement seen at Oriental ports and Havana’s Moro Castle. Similar occurrences occurred at the Windsoostock fortress where a British squadron entered unseen at night under guns of the forts.
Fire reports from Doniphan Missouri describe a blaze that destroyed the town’s business district, with twenty houses burned and total losses around $30,000. A drug store warehouse fire spread, origin undetermined, while a separate vault burglary near St Louis left jewels, watches, and diamonds worth over a quarter of a million intact due to damp vaults.
Inspector Farnsworth notes the animal with neck swelling was seen by slaughterhouse workers and would not have been killed even if present. He pledges to inspect all cattle before slaughter to prevent similar issues.
Vladimir Bourbett editor of Narco de Voletz and Welrabeck printer of The Narco de Voletz face remand after an incriminating article linked to Bolshevik revolutions is read in Bow Street court. The piece argues for violence and a new autocrat if reforms fail, citing the funeral of Dear Alexander II and calling for decisive action.
In New York on December 2 an eight pound dynamite cartridge exploded behind the Arbuckle office building in Brooklyn. The blast shattered nearly 500 panes of glass and rattled the area, heard twenty bricks away. A worker, John Gallagher, was hurled by the blast but escaped injury as the device, meant for blasting a nearby artesian well, misfired. The damage cost about $5,000.
Last night at the American Volunteers month on Bevently Street a crowd of Youngs North Topeka toughs refused to behave and attacked James Rich. After the meeting a man jumped from an alley and struck Rick with a blunt weapon, then two others joined a fierce fight. Rich and McCall were injured and taken to a doctor after midnight. Patrolman Jenkins arrested Dick Mullis, a North Topeka resident who witnessed the incident, though Mullis is believed to be the assailant.
The Salvation Army and American Volunteers prepare two free dinners on Christmas Day at the hall. Officials say about 60 to 700 people are expected to be fed, with meals offered to all in need.
Still very sick, Mrs Ballington Booth remains in serious danger of death in New York. Earlier reports noted a slight improvement this morning, but her condition remains critical. A burglary at Gov. Glick’s home in Atchison prompted a brief alarm as attackers attempted a break in while residents were away. In Worcester, mill workers face a 10 percent wage cut starting late December following leads from Fall River.
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