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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1897
Page
6
Disjointed local notes describe a legal dispute over furniture and costs. Court actions involve Lucas of UM Clintche court and BW, with unclear attachments and claims for restitution. Witnesses reference Hughes and McCintock entities as proceedings unfold amid invoicing disputes.
Fragmentary text appears to be garbled OCR from a regional newspaper with names and places obscured. It mentions December, potential dates, and several proper nouns but lacks a coherent event or clear subject to summarize.
Society notices celebrate W. K. Vanderbilt with lavish bouquets and social positioning as the Vanderbilt name dominates high society circles. The report notes courtship signals, family prominence, and the aim to cement alliances through marriage and social events, highlighting the era’s elite dynamics and public adulation. Local merchants promote health products and pharmacies as trusted sponsors of these society rituals.
The teachers' association adopted two revelations this afternoon. The first insists on temperance and moral progress as guiding principles for youth and calls for strict impartial enforcement of laws. The second, presented by J. W. Stout of Topeka, concerns changes in seating during exams and has displeased many teachers.
Columnist Charley Knickerbocker accuses the New York Journal of spreading a distorted tale about Chauncey M Depew and Vanderbilt family matters. He cites alleged misstatements and urges readers to question the Journal reportage on Depew and Vanderbilt dealings.
A chaotic OCR note reports an Iowa bank closing after unprofitability. Directors pledge readiness to pay depositors and return to full obligations, while unrelated ad text references lax remedies and local figures. The fragmentary item mentions mis-spellings and a pharmacist ad, with scattered names and addresses.
Topeka society notes cover a subscription dance at Harmony Hall led by Jean Bakey with numerous chaperones and a long list of dancers. A reception at Mrs Devlin’s home featured elaborate yellow and pink decor, mandolin music, and a guest list from Topeka and Kansas City. The week included a wed ding of Miss Beatrice Poster and a Mr. Wallace at the Lercher home, with a quiet ceremony and a five course dinner before the couple heads to Hazelton where he will teach.
Miss Babel Haker and Miss Fiorence Stewart entertain friends at supper and cards. Airs Wear hosts her card club. Mr and Mrs W H Whitten and others enjoy dinner and cards. Birth announced for son of Mr and Mrs W A McCarter. Pauline Meyers hosts club meeting. next gathering planned with Miss Helen Butterly. Kilmer resident McGeorge visiting A B Sweet. Juanta and Rex Stout host an afternoon of games and recitations with a lunch. Pauline community friends visit Rev M F McKirahan's home. list of guests provided. Willa Tomington hosts progressive high five. Mrs Tk Hareh of Kansas City attends small party. Guests at various gatherings include Polley, Clover, La Mountain, Hall, Fagan, Hoath, and others.
London announces British naval reserves will mobilize as tensions rise. Pekin reports the sacking of J. Moreby Brown, the British superintendent of Cerenn customs, drawing attention from the British government. Four British war vessels are understood to be among the fleet.
A jury in Judge Seaman's court awarded Crane Co 4050 in a breach of contract case against Columbia Construction Co over pipe supply for Indiana Natural Gas Co between wells and Chicago. The long legal fight began with Columbia seeking 1 million then reduced to 200000 in damages after prior trials and appeals.
In Carbonilate school Prof Albion opened the session with a brief service when pupils in his department requested to sing Hot Time in the Old Town learned from the festival. The teacher, unfamiliar with the tune, allowed the song. The performance rattled windows and disrupted the classroom before the instructor could regain control.
The fragment lists several social items including Miss Carrie Titus visiting Kansas City relatives, Mr and Mrs Payne departing for Fort Worth, and various clubs planning dances and meetings at Harmony Hall and other locales. Also mentions En Regie whist postponement and New Year events at Mrs Howe’s home.
A highly romantic wedding reported from Versalitos details Haggin wed the bride in a quiet ceremony attended by immediate family. J B Tagein of New York and Mikt Peart Voorhees of this city arranged support, with the bride's stepmother Jane P Bineden officiating. The event, described with local society emphasis, notes the couple will reside in New Jersey as Mr Haggin begins a prominent career.
In joint session of the American Historical Association and the Ecogam te Association of the Hutch Library, Prof. Giddings of Columbia College and President Schouler of the American Historical Association presided. Prof. Arthur P. Tarney of Yale read a paper on "Hate making and taxation their resemblance and difference." Five minute discussions followed. Discussion on teaching economic history versus political economy led by Prof. Gardner of Brown, Seager of Pennsylvania, and Knight of Ohio State. Luncheon served at 1 o'clock in the college dining room.
Gov Leedy told Frank Herald W W Wiley Frank Jaques and about a dozen Shawnee county Populists that the police board in Topeka would not be changed and would handle police affairs. Chief Stecks spoke with the governor for an hour during the delegation’s visit.
The Iowa tribe of Indians living in Kassas and Nebraska has sent a congressional petition asking that their tribal trust funds be distributed pro rata among tribe members and credited to individual shareholders on the Treasury Department books. Disbursement would be for each member's benefit with any balance paid to heirs at death per state inheritance laws. The petition is signed by all except one adult who cannot write.
Preston agent Pax ton is praised for detective wit after a Rock Island shipment reveals a box said to contain only jack rabbits held 100 rabbits and 100 quail hidden inside with wrapping yarn. A heavy box led to a busty inspection uncovering the ruse and the clever concealment.
A memorial to Congress asking for the Chicago river improvement was adopted today by committees representing the municipal government and state commercial organizations. It urges extending the channel from Lake Michigan to the docks with a uniform depth of 2 feet to improve transshipment between railroads and the lake carriers.
Louisville leaders launch a whisky stock pooling scheme with 50 barrels to be stored. A distribution committee will allocate shipments to Cincinnati St Louis Peoria Chicago and other points. The enterprise has been arranged for operation but details remain to be finalized.
Prof Matthew M Campbell died at his daughter's home on North Jackson Street aged 37. Survived by six children including Allen Arnold, MoT Campbell, and James Campbell. Interment in Topeka cemetery after services at the residence. Pallbearers from his employer attended. city houses were closed for the afternoon.
Buoda Island Company plans a new plant in Nashville Tennessee with Huntieh Hosiery also shifting part of Thornton operation south. Operatives from Thornton will relocate to teach inexperienced southern workers while cotton goods production expands to meet deteriorating cotton supply.
A San Francisco item notes a coming revolution in Central America, with 1898 arranged and leaders like General Fuentes poised to challenge President Barrios. The notice mentions steamer Acapiing arriving from Central America and hints at anticipated uprisings next year.
Chicago and Kansas City markets show wheat opening steady then dipping on weak support, with prices recovering to around 2 for wheat. Corn and oats track wheat. provisions dull but firm, hogs and cattle receipts noted with mixed price directions. Trading activity reflects variable demand, regional receipts, and day’s closing tendencies across grains and livestock.
Receipts show steady native cattle and mixed feeders with prices around 53 to 54 per hundredweight. Sheep receipts listed, with mutton values near 2596 and 70 listed. Texas steer and cow figures noted. Cotton and sugar markets reflect steady to strong tones, with ongoing wholesale price trends and national receipts for hogs and grain markets.
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