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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
2
A plan envisions a fully glass Crystal Water Palace with fountains and water jet displays. Described are spires and minarets housing hidden pipes to create a miniature Niagara effect, vast crystal towers, and a central water theater designed to rival London and Paris structures.
The Topeka news columns debate altering Southwest railroad schedules to run trains into and out of Topeka, favoring later arrivals for stock shipments to Kansas City. Local merchants and Leavenworth influence resisted, citing bond constraints and limited traffic from Topeka and Leavenworth, while independent papers push re routing to aid stock traders and buyers.
New York reports Dr. Ziegfeld will study Carnese hall construction while in Chicago to launch a 50000 dollar Chicago Musical College. The project will include theater operatic productions and concert facilities for hundreds of pupils. Ziegfeld, father of Florence Ziegfeld, aims to make Chicago a national music center and has invited New York architects to submit plans.
Residents in southwestern Arizona report hot wells and neighbors fear a volcanic upheaval after a week of rising subterranean heat. Observers tie the heat wave to mountains south of the GHA river and cite large hot springs near Agua Gallente and Gaydé Creek with temperatures reaching 109 degrees.
Joliet council granted a fifty year electric light and power franchise to Evonvay Light and Power Company amid controversy over Lambert’s role. Colonel John Lambert announced he would donate $8,000 to support the franchise, with the remaining $27,000 split between Joliet for a city hall and a library. He states proceeds are designed to silence critics and aid city projects.
A 1897 letter from Fort Robinson Cavalry troopers praises a remedy from SURSEA CHEMICAL AND MFG CO. The writer claims tobacco withdrawal ends after using three boxes and offers a guarantee, with pricing quoted as 50c per box, $2.80 for three boxes.
State Superintendent Stryker advocates a weekly or monthly educational paper to report on school and educational work in Kansas. The plan aims to gather data on bonds and purchases, keep public interest high, and prevent treasury waste. He stresses informing citizens to avoid indifference toward schools.
Providence Mulliner, wife of a social leader, sues Colonel Stephen Waterman for 50 000 damages claiming immoral conduct and public humiliation. She alleges Waterman hosted racy dances and immoral entertainment at apartments he used after separating from his wife, with testimonies from servants about lavish revels. Waterman’s counsel filed a demurrer and defense denying the allegations.
The Interstate Literary association meets today at the Masonic hall near Forbes hardware in Topeka. Members include teachers from Missouri Kansas and Nebraska. Afternoon and evening program features music solos papers recitations and orations by Topeka Atchison Lawrence Omaha and others with several orchestras and performers listed throughout the schedule.
In Topeka and across the Seventh district Republicans reveal rising opposition to Chester Lorg's bid for Congress. Hobnobbing names include J W Brinkerhoff, Stanley, Bentley, and Rice as possible challengers, while Ed Madison quietly garners undercurrent support despite protests.
Secretary Lee of the state horticultural society reports from 94 counties indicating an average apple yield of 4 percent this year. Other fruit averages include pears 5 percent peaches 2 percent and cherries 1 percent.
At this time of year a cold can lead to pneumonia without reliable relief. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as a preventative and cure for coughs and colds. The ad cites numerous users and claims the product prevents pneumonia, urging those at risk to keep it on hand. 25 and 60 cent sizes sold by druggists.
Complete stock clearout at Golden Rod 453 Kansas avenue featuring dry goods cloaks blankets and more ust sellers. Geo W Stansfield 2 Kansas avenue and Millers Pharmacy corner Sixth and Topeka advertise White's Cream Vermifuge and a tonic as worm treatments amid harsh health claims and a dramatic sale pitch.
A new fleet of wide observation vestibule trains from the Burlington offers service for all classes of travel from the Missouri River to St Louis. The cars are lighted with Pintach gas and include standard and compartment sleepers, duplicating the new BU to Chicago service. Edward Elliott and LW Wakeley proclaim the achievement credit to Missouri and invite inquiries through agents.
Holiday excursion rates between stations within 20 miles offered by Missouri Pacific. Tickets on December 9, December 25, December 31 and January 1, with travel limited to January 4. One fare for round trips. Minimum rate five cents. Also an advertisement for Hull's Hair Renewer and Prairie Steam Laundry services.
Five hundred Indiana Republicans gathered in Indianapolis for a decisive conference focused on currency reform and keeping the gold standard. Senators Fairbanks and McKinley were praised as leaders while opposition to the Civil Service Law drew comment from several disappointed applicants.
Captain John Correa, longtime New Festford sailor, commanded the Red M steamer Caracas from La Guaira after a disastrous voyage to the west coast of Africa. A waterspout struck near Bermuda, sinking the 70 ton schooner and scattering the crew who were rescued by an English tramp steamer and taken to La Guaira, then transported to New York.
N-Unionists clash as barbers push for a state exam akin to pharmacy tests, aiming to exclude nonunions and unskilled workers. A. B. Hypes leads a statewide letter campaign to win passage of the defeated Hurter Bill, promising higher standards through a technical barber-board- run exam. Capital Lodge No 4 elected new officers for the coming year, while Topeka notes a single dining option at Cremerie Scott & Scott on Kansas Avenue.
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In a curious scene the suitor George Clayton offers Alicia Smailes a marriage proposal tied to a new path he calls the profession of son-ly-lew. Uncle Jim inspired the idea, and social obstacles loom as Alicia weighs consent and paternal objections against a life chosen together.
Topeka citizens are urged to seek treatment from American Doctors at 11a West 6th Street with a legal contract to cure or forfeit compensation. The notice claims many patients cured after years of suffering and promises free consultation, detailing cures for women diseases, cancers, tumors, dropsy, kidney disease, catarrh, and deafness in a bold appeal to those who have been long afflicted.
Intimate friend of Howard Gould hints Mrs Clemans was the guest of honor at a Christmas dinner and an engagement was planned but not announced. The Gould family dinner venue sparked widespread speculation about a marriage among guests and relatives. Also mentions holiday excursion rates and steam laundry advertisements.
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