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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1897
Page
5
A collage of Topeka items recalls Christmas events, church notices, legal updates, theft reports, and local society doings. Names such as Dr. Bob Smith, J.P. Downing, and Rev. CW Wier appear amid scattered references to Topeka’s social, religious, and civic life, with notes on theatre, rail matters, and public celebrations.
A Black farm store near Glendora was attacked on Christmas Day. Negro suspect Joe Hopkins alias Sandieball is wanted for the murder of white farmers John W. Luckie and Sam Iskridge and the robbery of the store. Luckie was shot and stabbed. two barrels were fired into his body. Searches are underway countywide. lynching is feared if the suspect is captured.
Miss Fin Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs James Brown Potter made her debut in New York society at a Delmonico s dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Lanter Norrie in honor of Miss Kay Barbey s sister Mrs Norrie and drew prominent social attention.
The Washington Star quotes Burton of Ablene Kansas criticizing political fusion as corrupt and demoralizing. He argues Kansas economic gains improve daily, predicts Republican supremacy next year, and warns fusion destroys truth and right while elevating vote buying. populism and fusion will fade as in 1896.
A.C. Jordan of Lyma, house sergeant at arms, argues against Long and Simpson in seventh district politics. He claims expulsion of opinion is uniform and that Long cannot win the nomination. He predicts Barber Smithy supporters may reelect Jerre if certain candidates are named, reflecting local tensions and voter sentiment.
A scheme among local phystemos and politicians seeks to oust Secretary Gil of the state board of health at the next meeting. Charges include neglecting duties and entrusting work to an assistant and stenographer. Dr J L Guibert Col Fred Close and others are named as organizers in a bid to appoint a secretary who will devote full time to Topeka. The plan cites Gil’s lack of personal attention to the work as a reason for removal. A sale of grain coffee Grain-O is advertised in the text, promoted as a stomach friendly drink suitable for children.
Prominent St Louis businessman George W. Dudley testifies to ten years of asthma relief after using Charcot's Kula Nervine Tablets. Dudley, president of Thin tidd ley Mackiney Co, asserts the tablets cured his symptoms after one large box.
A powder can exploded during a Christmas celebration near Asheville North Carolina on December 27 injuring about thirty to forty people. Joseph Finch and Edward Miller are among the injured along with a list of others treated at a makeshift hospital formed in a nearby residence. The blast sent bystanders fleeing as burns and debris caused serious injuries including disfigurement and potential blindness.
In City of Mexico on December 7, the final bullfight of Mazzaltini drew seven thousand spectators. Mazzzaltini narrowly escaped death after a bull pierced his hand while a dozen animals perished. The event was below the usual standard and marred by chaos as ten horses and six bulls were killed.
A proposed gambling collaboration in Omaha drew backing from a chief of police and a representative, with promises of a new venue and a $14,000 offer to the trans Mississippi exposition. Officials say an understanding allows an immediate opening despite broad public opposition and constitutional questions raised by a recent supreme court ruling.
In Topeka a rate war among insurance agents follows the destruction of the Clarkson rate bureau Webb McNall and others. Agents begin discounting premiums, offering free service and drastic cuts unseen in years. The unsettled market reflects broader upheaval as policies renewed at year’s start face potential changes.
New York December 37 reports the Henry Grove in troprial fund committee makes another appeal for subscriptions. In its report the committee states that 1000 has been subscribed though this sum is not enough for the memorial as contemplated.
Local dramatic news reports a Saturday program at the Grand Opera House featuring A Trip to Christown and Lew Huji's Colored Minstrels with vaudeville between acts. Holden Comedy opens two week engagement at Crawford Theatre, free admission with paid ticket, and audience reaction notes strong performances plus operatic shows like Sold Pasha at Toutines. Ayers Cherry Pectoral praised for life-saving impact.
Senators Tillman of South Carolina and Harris of Kansas comment on William J. Bryan’s standing after the election. Tillman says Bryan remains strong, predicts broad support and possible gains from Republicans and anti Democrat factions. Harris notes public focus on the silver question and cautions about free silver momentum and party dynamics.
Chicago Bee reports a Christmas Eve fire at the Coliseum blamed on a pet dog. Witness Lolita, a Cuban village dancer, says employee Murphy confessed to causing the explosion with a gasoline can and torch. Fires spread as drapery ignited, extinguishers failed, and a gasoline tank exploded near the lamp.
New York December 7 The much talked of dinner by Howant Gould for Miss Hurherins Clemmon took place at the Holland House Saturday evening. The meal was costly and showy but not the Lucullus feast rumor claimed and Gould did not announce an engagement to Miss Clemmon.
A Chicago tale from December 27 reports Fitzsimmons paying $1,000 for a lion playmate for his great Dane arruim. He bought the animal at a fake fronts, then spent $2,000 on initial setups, a chain, five quarts of bay Tim, and hired specialists to care for nails and grooming. Public notices tout Chamberlain's Pain Balm and reader letters endorsing it as a remedy.
Holiday excursion rate offers one fare round trip to all points within 200 miles. Tickets on Dec 24 2 and Si 1887 and Jan 1ss8 with final return Jun 4 166 FA. Lewis city ticket agent Fulton depot agent. People with tuir that is continually fling out can stop the falling and get a hair growth by Halts Hair Resewer.
New York December 27 The Paine farm, historic home of the famed infidel, is sold near New Rochelle to a New York millionaire syndicate. They plan a beautiful necropolis rivaling Green-Wood, with 200 acres bought for 200000 dollars. The site holds the graves of Paine’s kin and marks where the Hismenots first settled in America.
Nebraska Senator and Mrs. Joh M Thurston hosted a silver wedding at their Omaha mansion drawing hundreds of guests. Three thousand invitations were issued and about 1500 visitors came from across Nebraska and the United States to attend the social event. The couple renewed their vows, with Mrs Thurston in a silver gown and guests in coordinated colors, as rooms were festively decorated for the occasion.
The two masted schooner Ernest T Lee from South River New Jersey brought the five man crew of the schooner Russoral Sherman into Salem harbor after it founder ed without warning Sunday morning off Highlandight. Serious injuries to Mrs Kasdinbain in Kansas City after a cart accident near Twenty-third and Grand Avenue.
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