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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1897
Page
5
Fragmented report lists numerous Topeka events and people including Alfred A. Seott, Gov. Leedy, Maud Martin, J. Dolman, and J.C. Dolman. Mentions fire, police and church activities, school funding debate, transit plans, and local civic duties across streets like Tenth and Madison with scattered names and tasks.
Dec 22 explosion in a storage vat at Independence brewery killed Theodore Winketski and injured Lou Imme and Leonora Scholes. Workers were applying enamel to a 60 barrel interior vat when a spark ignited solvent vapors, causing a fatal blast and injuries.
Milwaukee December foreclosures loom as judge enters decree in favor of trustees John A Stewart and Edwin H Abbott against Wisconsin Central Railroad for 12,090,000 first mortgage bonds plus 1,800,000 in interest and 14,459,125 total. Special master to report whether railways franchises and property should be sold as an entirety or in parcels and which lines outrank the first mortgage. Grain O promo and Holiday Excursion rates interrupt legal notices amid scattered ads.
Kansas Democrats press for a two-spot on the state ticket at January meetings, threatening to fuse or oppose the Populists if not granted. Leaders like John H. Atwood and A. M. Jackson insist the party will not cede two positions, warning of a split and possible alliance shifts in Topeka and Leavenworth.
Logan Kansas. Principal Frank Beker reports a white Logan resident has brought two colored girls from a neighboring district, sending them to school with white children. He says the woman's aim is to disrupt the school. the case prompts possible legal action, with attorney general and state superintendent weighing enjoinment or warrants. Local reaction labels it a troubling provocation at the statehouse. Nearby, Smith Center reports a 56 pound turkey sold to Walker & Son and a special 16 page Pioneer issue with editor Nelson highlighting county prosperity and portraits.
Judge RK M. Pickler, a familiar voice in local reminiscences, will discuss men and scenes that made Smith county famous. His piece in the Pioneer edition is billed as vigorous and witty and serves as a valuable local history.
The Republican state executive committee votes to open a Topeka headquarters for dissemination of information and literature. A February meeting discussed delays and March 1 opening with J Al Simpson and Frank Brown in charge, while some favored keeping control with the executive committee. A fundraising committee may be appointed to support the headquarters as preparations proceed toward next fall polls.
In Locheyiile Kentucky on December 3 Patrick Kelly, once bedridden for over a year, suddenly recovered after a struggle. He was surprised to find himself able to speak clearly and exclaimed Thank God. Formerly employed by Mapleson & Co in Wilmington Delaware, his illness and a local event are mentioned in the muddled lines.
Rev Thomas Dixon denounces U S Cuban policy urging stronger action in support of Spain. He condemns the administration for seeking aid through Cuba and questions why the United States should withdraw vessels while Cuba’s forces face Spain. The editorial tone accuses pacifist, servile policy and defends more aggressive intervention.
Fitzsimmons said he received no challenge or offer from McCoy and does not feel McCoy has done enough to warrant consideration for a match. His manager Mertie Jules added he would not consider McCoy's challenge.
Commercist traveler C De Vilgier of Battle Creek Michigan known as Gyn was robbed of 32,552 dollars at the Midland hotel. His room was entered while he slept after holiday celebrations. He had been indulging in a mild Christmas celebration.
An American steamship, the city of Everett, travels from San Francisco to Calcutta with food for the Hindus, then sails across the Atlantic from Spain carrying ore to Chartestom. It proceeds to Madras, Calcutta, Valencia, and Spain with jute and coal, returning to Calcutta then taking iron cargo for the United States. This is cited as the first voyage of its kind by an American steamer. A testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm is included, praising its effectiveness for rheumatism and sprains, with availability noted at Cremerie, 729 Ka avenue.
A New York Times style report describes multiple attempted and completed self harm acts in Caldwell Nebraska penitentiary. McCallam died by hanging after a joke plan backfired and fellow inmate Bar Bain also attempted suicide but survived. Keepers intervened as Med professionals revived one inmate and a doctor noted the self strangulation risk. The incident prompted medical and administrative responses at the facility.
Philadelphia December audience witnessed Melba in her first Ressida role in Barber of Seville. The prima donna delivered flawless soprano and ensemble pieces and closed with Sevillina and a finale walta. Her performance, despite the new Heesiza role, drew strong applause and marked a personal success.
Governor Leedy wrote to Wyandotte County officials to pardon Louisa Ditus a jointist awaiting release after a thirty day sentence for a ribity law violation. The panel found Titus had already served time and ordered payment of a fine before release, with the sentence completion to proceed.
Cu Dan midget Chiquita, 26 inches tall and 15½ pounds, was fatally injured after colliding with a burro in a zoo ring. Doctors held little hope for recovery. Also notes an animal salve ad and a dance event by The Ancient Order.
Walter Blush, sought for contempt of court over alimony payments to his ex wife Mabel, was found on his father’s Silver Lake area farm by Deputy Constable W. E. Stewart after a four month hunt. He accompanied the deputy to Topeka for arraignment and was jailed. the Blush family is described as wealthy with substantial property.
A court closes affairs of the Cunk Repley contest. Judge Dolman says costs will not exceed 47. The witnesses, labors, and deputies fees total to amounts cited. Repleys attorneys work to keep costs down. appeal likely as the case proceeds. Sheriff Kenles notes no further action beyond the order.
The steam ship George W. Eler sailed for Dyea and Stuguay with 185 passengers and 10 tons of freight. Horses and 400000 feet of lumber were offloaded but there was no room for them. Passenger Major L H L Rucker of the Fourth United States Cavalry heads to Skagway and Dyea to study plumes for the Yukon relief committee.
State Superintendent Stryker announced the State Teachers Association meeting opening tonight will draw the largest crowd in 25 years with delegates arriving from Emporia Manhattan Junction City Abilene and northwest Kansas. Officers include President J B Peastro Lawrence Vice President George D KnIpe Manhattan and Treasurer J N Wilkinson Amport.
An extraordinary story from New York alleges that Sir Edwin Arnold copied large parts of his book Japosicu from Orientalist works. It claims J. Kuti Gemlrich owned the source books found in Japan and cites parallel passages by Goodrich.
A fragmented historical account discusses Garden of Eden as a primitive homeland with references to Africa and a center land Arathia. It mentions elevated plateaus, cliffs, rivers, and a long date pit at about 90 feet, with claims of archaeological finds attributed to Adam and a paleo landscape epoch.
Obituary for Reverend Bookstaver Bell born September 11 1835 in Montgomery New York. He studied law before entering ministry and helped found a Presbyterian church in California which became a center for early university ideas. Bell was a close confidant of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and presided over California’s first Republican convention.
Augustus Me December details a political struggle over the Augusta Maine postmastership. James G Blaine, described as a political dictator, reportedly intervened to favor Walter De Stinson, a Republican candidate, after a drawn out contest. President Hayes requested Stinson's appointment and the decision was made to appoint Stinson over other rivals.
Amid cabinet reconstruction pressures in Yokohama and Delhi, political figures urge a strong ministerial capacity to address the East Asia crisis. A fragmentary note mentions reform and leadership changes while a separate line recounts a mother’s concern over a child’s croup and remedies.
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