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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
6
Recent society items from Topeka and surrounding area detail a busy program of entertainments and visits. Guests include families of Quinton Lingafelt Dewey and others. events feature poetry readings, dances, receptions, and club gatherings at homes and local venues with prominent local residents and visiting guests noted.
A five party gathering occurred in their rooms late last evening attended by members of the Patriarchs of America. Mr H A Dunn is scheduled to depart tomorrow from Sevenosh, Georgia to take up his new duties in the order.
The article describes a split mayoral race with Hibben supporters holding large regular meetings and committees in each ward, while Fellows backers conduct cautious, quiet campaigning. A San ta Fe shop boycott and mass meeting dynamics are noted as key tensions ahead of the March 1 primary, with silver Republican voters and party unity in question.
Kanssa legislators and state officers were entertained at Turner Garden by the Topeka Turn Verein. The event featured Professor Tielin's gymnastic display, a wrestling match, pole climbing by boys, and dancing after Stebbers's orchestra performed.
The United States Consul General at Cairo reports a remarkable year for the Sock canal with traffic near 16 million dollars. Vessel count fell slightly from the previous year, but tonnage rose due to many Haitian workers traveling to and from Abyssinia. British ships decreased yet still controlled about two thirds of traffic. German shipping exceeded any single nation.
Electric Hitters are promoted as a general remedy for seasonally exhausted digestion and bilious fevers. The ad claims the medicine tones the system, counteracts malaria poison, and relieves headache indigestion and constipation. Sold by J. K. Jones at the Cruz Fifth and Kansas Avenue.
Grand Lodge A O U W Salina Kan advertises one fare round trip on sale Feb 19 to 22 good to return March 1. Best service train leaves Topeka 12 05 noon. Special train from Strong City Sunday Feb 21. W C Garvey agent. Take the Santa home road and leave at
In Washington on February 18, Senator Allen denounced South Omaha dismissals as a sham. He cited two women fired for having Mr Bryan's portrait in their window and six others with McKinley pictures untouched, arguing civil service bias and political use of the removals. He urged full information from the civil service commission on the South Omaha cases.
New York February 18 Vice President Hobart outlines plans regarding business interests in relation to the coming vice presidency He says he will resign the vice presidency of the Jersey Water company and other offices but will keep the presidencies of the Patterson Barrier company and Passaic Water company He notes he would resign if any position becomes incompatible with his duties but sees no reason to resign all local posts held as stockholder or officer.
The eleventh annual convention of the American Newspaper Publishers association opened in Hoffroan House and will run until tomorrow with a large attendance from across the country. The first order of business was incorporating the association while the rest of the program covered publisher advertiser relations. Leading for the presidency are Charles H Taylor Jr Stephen O Mearm J Ambrose Butler William Cullen Bryant and W Bilteed. Committees will be reappointed with changes.
Dispatches from Havana via Key West report General Gomez's insurgent army broken into small corps and in retreat before Weyler. Gomez and Calisto Garcia are said to have recrossed the Puerto Principe line, moving east toward the provincial capital, with Garcia retreating toward the same target.
A Galveston dispatch reports the battleship Texas stuck in mud off Bolivar Roads after crossing the bar. It remained tilted near the city for a day and a half until a light crew and a dredge boat aided the effort. Once afloat she would head to sea, authorities noting guards and ongoing preparations.
Corbett nears regular training after a cigarette ending last night. He wilts in Corbett, Nevada and moves to Springs today for a routine program. Rumors swirl about purses and contenders while Fleet from United States amateurs and cabinet officers are mentioned amid confidence from Stuart and allies.
Secretary Farrington of Vandalia reports a cheque from a gentleman for a minor daughter held under age to cover rail fare. The girl rode for two years with ten riding free, and the clerk calculated miles to determine total due. A check for the accumulated fare was issued. the matter remains unsettled tonight.
Weather ind indications show snow this afternoon in Kansas, partly cloudy tonight and Friday with warmer Friday. Variable winds. The ladies of the First Baptist Church will serve a New England dinner at the church Friday evening from 5:00 to 9:00.
The New England Emigrant Society in Kansas held a meeting in its rooms with Rev Edward Everett Hale presiding. A key motion passed transferring all society property to the University of Kansas to fund scholarships for Kansas students, especially from the north. The regents are not bound by stipulation. Dr Hale said the society has applied to the legislature to revive its charter issued in 1500 for five years. The society, long part of Kansas history, once sent 100 emigrants to Forts and had about 400 members with holdings including securities and real estate valued at about 10.
Major McKinley and his wife Mia, attended by Dr. Phillips, improved health after a short drive around Canton. Mrs. McKinley appeared well, and the president-elect rested with family and aides nearby. The physician ordered minimal visitors during the recovery period.
German plan to blockade the Piraeus port was vetoed by Great Britain amid reports that Greece would mobilize under King George I. Dispatches from Athens note fears of a Greek counter to Turkish and Balkan tensions as thousands of irregulars cross the frontier.
Feb. 1 An executive session confirms A Rozpile as state labor commissioner, rewarding Populist support while rumors swirl about O I Jones's withdrawal as the Populist governor candidate and Governor Stephens’s backing by many Populists.
Heirs of Baron Hirsch expand Hebrew colonization in Argentina, concluding a large tract purchase in Entre Rios. Many families will be settled there as Santa Fe merchants plan a cooperative bank to aid farmers who lost crops.
The Colorado house passes the high hat bill with three women representatives voting for it. Offenses carry penalties from zero for first offense to fifty dollars for aggravated cases. The measure was endorsed by the Wotan's club at a recent meeting.
Ontario A O U W debate whether to separate from parent order at the meeting in Toronto. Motion adopted by unanimous vote. Galveston Strike actions: streetcar workers halted work to warehouse scale. this agreement to last one year. Byron Avery advised to use Chamberlain's Pain Balm. test bottle helped, second bottle cured. New England dinner planned at First Baptist Friday 9:30 pm to 9:00 pm with 25 cent mission charge.
Rae at try It J W Phillips offers Mineral Water touted as the finest in the west. Located at 612 West Eighth Avenue, the ad invites cash customers to request free books at Palace Clothing Co for pricing and promotions.
Five Chicago aldermen John Powers John J Coughlin John A Rogers John J Brennan and F Ward Haas face warrants for violating the Sunday closing law. Fev W Clark filed the complaints, while Mayor Swift was denied a warrant. Clark sought another judge to arrest Swift.
Market notes show May wheat and corn activity with Liverpool prices up and German pact outcomes. demand revival from western mills, especially Iowa, and improved coal trade outlook. Reports from Chicago, New York, and Minneapolis indicate quiet sessions, firm corn, and cautious buying with better bonds and gas supply updates.
Market report from today’s session highlights bullish tone in wheat despite condemnation of flour from Chicago sources. May contracts show gains. corn and oats fluctuate with small receipts supporting firmness. Provisions firm with hogs lower, pork and lard opening higher while ribs and fats move within narrow ranges.
Market activity mixed with hogs and cattle receipts and varying price movements. Prices listed include hogs around 1200 dollars per head and cattle values for cows, steers, and stockers, with notes on receipts, shipments, and online bids.
Fragmentary OCR yields jagged lines about a Kansas City produce market and unclear references. No coherent event or entities clearly emerge beyond mentions of market terms and stray names.
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