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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
2
Women gather in Washington to discuss womanly work and responsibilities. They adopt a resolution in favor of clean children’s literature and call for suppression of stories of revolting crime and immorality.
Washington reports crowded meetings of the mothers congress at Arlington Hall and First Baptist church drawing nearly 2,000 delegates. Mrs Theodore Birney greets callers as Mrs Cleveland arrives. attendees struggle for space and visibility amid tight security and social bustle.
Washington February 17 eighteen hundred women from the National Congress of Mothers crowded the White House to greet Mrs Cleveland The crush shattered opal glass in the screen and torn frescoes as the corridor became jammed The reception lasted about thirty minutes and left many attendees breathless and frustrated by limited access to the executive mansion.
Washington reports Frances E Willard expresses regret at missing the Mothers Congress held at Castile New York February 9 1897 She names delegates including Dr Mary Wood-Allen and Mrs Jessie Brown Hilton to represent W C T U interests in purity literature and art women’s work and petition effort She notes general officers urge regional attendance and links credentials to Mrs Platt DC president She closes as your affectionate sister and comrade FRANCES E WILLARD
Mrs Phoebe Hearst millionaire widow provides and pays for the headquarters of the Arlington Hotel officers in Washington The rooms are described as admirable with five windows a central round table and dedicated desks and tables for Miss Butler and her assistant The first floor features a banquet bell and three parlors used for conferences and a model nursery where wild growth experiments are discussed Conferences each morning run from 10 until 1 with round table formats inviting participation and papers prepared by long studying contributors.
In Washington on February 1 delegates at the Mothers Congress heard readings and remarks urging improved newspaper quality for young readers. Frances Newton of Chicago addressed the gathering on the topic The Mother's Greatest Needs, emphasizing literacy and responsible journalism.
In a convention address the speaker urged vigilance by mothers against harmful literature. A preamble and two resolutions called for restricting access to papers that inspire violence or depravity and to enact laws prohibiting advertising materials or medical quackery that target youth.
Pierre S D Feb 39 The break in the Dakota deadlock gave Senator Kyle re election The Republicans voted solidly for him while Populists varied The joint assembly showed Republicans backing Pickler in caucus and Kyle by prearrangement The balloting listed Hyte 65 Plowman 41 Goodykoontz 11 Palmer 1 Greenley 4 Hinckley 1 Kyle denied any deal with Republicans saying he remains a Populist and that the move aimed to humiliate Pettigrew
In a bill reconsidered this session the Minnesota Legislature amended the measure to permit attorneys, relatives, and ministers to give flowers or moral testimonials to incarcerated murderers. The house passed the amended bill after debating the notion that flower gifts may influence crime, with ties to Andrew D. White's critique cited.
Jefferson City report says Representative Rebo filed a resolution urging the speaker to appoint a five member committee to travel to Nevada and observe the Corbett-Fitzsimmons prize fight to decide if Missouri should legalize prize fighting.
Waterchip Texas grounded on a mud bank south of Bollvar roads after anchoring inside Galveston harbor. Refloated with the next tide, crossed the bar safely. Visited by National Editorial association members. Capt Gluza hosted a cordial reception. Governor Culberson to present the silver service today. coal sources and services advertised locally.
A humorist narrates experiments with tea and coffee substitutes, describing a tea decoction harming puppies and warning against unsafe caffeine-like drinks. He introduces Postum cereal as a coffee substitute, touting health benefits and suitability for children, produced by Postum Cereal Co.
New York observers report Flint of United States Rubber Company testifying before the Lexow committee. He discussed plant purchases at Setauket and Brookhaven, wage levels, and stock issuance. Havemeyer and Parsons described deed alterations and alleged concealment, while Parsons admitted custody of the deed and questioned destruction.
The piece argues scalpers are a major factor in discrimination and rail sales, noting Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission actions. It states scalping harms railroads, passengers, and stockholders and claims some scalpers act honestly, but the ICC condemns the trade as fraud against law and railroads.
George R Peck, long ill in Washington, arrived in Chicago and went to his Virginia apartments. Not fully recovered from the accident that made him an invalid, he hopes to resume work soon and may visit his office today. He comments on Mr. Gates's cabinet appointment and party politics.
About 2,000 men gathered in Kansas City on February 19 as the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company sought 29 workers to dig trenches for conduits. Many arrived from other cities and mining districts in search of employment, with the most needy chosen from local unemployed ranks.
A Crawford Opera House schedule highlights a melodrama Pablo Romabi amid a power struggle with Dr Flint for stage access. Grace Hunter dances between acts while Uncle Tom’s Cabin arrives at the Grand. Paige Repertoire returns next week, concert prices and seat sales noted. Des Moines notices report Redhead brothers’ creditor assignment. A Woodstock man’s rheumatism case credited to Chamberlain’s Pain Balm with local druggist availability.
The Paiges seventeen acting people will appear at the Crawford for one solid week commencing Monday night February 22. New plays added to repertoire. Few people to company and plenty of spirited interludes between acts during the engagement next week. Prices 10, 2, and 1?2 cents. Ladies free Monday night only.
Grand Lodge A 0 UW Salina Kans offers one fare round trip on sale February 18 to 22 good to return 12:05 from Strong City Sunday. Garvey agent.
A A W Grand Lodge session is announced in Salina Kansas with a special Rock Island round trip fare of 254 dollars from Topeka departing 1 10 p m. Tickets available via Vin Rock Island Route. Special train from Strom City Sunday February 21. Laundery services advertised for shirts and collars by Peerless Steam Laundry at 13 and 114 West 5th Street.
Force of fifty East men to assist initial construction. Standard Oil backs a large refinery at Neodesha with 1000 barrels daily capacity. W. P. Cowan and Chicago engineers oversee layout of vats and foundations as material and labor flow in. brick buildings, smoke tower, and loading racks planned. refinery to begin in about four months and expand with Kansas oil field production.
The Washington Republican reports Captain C N Hansen visited Major McKinley in Canton and, after a warm reunion with General Alger, sharpened the major’s old razor. Hansen drew a laugh when he plucked the major’s hair to test the blade, prompting the major to exclaim that it hurt before bursting into laughter.
Dodge City ladies sponsored a minstrel show at the opera house to benefit the Episcopal church. The event drew standing room only with Mrs. Jennie Collar and Mrs. W. E. Hood in charge and Beeson orchestra providing music. Proceeds funded church efforts and future performances were planned in Ringley and Garden City.
Miss Beem Hutchinson, a clerk at Garstonier and Hutchinson post offices, faces a grand jury on a $2,000 bond after a $33.96 shortage was charged. US Commissioner Shearman bound her over as Postoffice Inspector Cochran testified to date-entry discrepancies. defense offered no testimony.
Workmen James Ryan and Musgrove near Solomon observed a fully dressed woman’s body floating downstream in the Smoky Hill river near the confluence with Gyphem creek. The corpse had a scarf wound about the head and was not recovered.
Gaughan Sheriff seized Wheldon's drug store yesterday as part of a mortgage attachment by Squith Borla National Bank over a $400 claim. The mortgage dispute will be fought. In other news Evan John Williams, a five year old boy, was killed north of the city when a body blow struck during a scuffle. Also mentions a reported dye for beard coloring Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers.
A fragmented ad notes frugal living and savings on essentials. It promotes FLOUR-ALL grades and a store offer, urging readers to reduce daily expenses. Mentions a 3.00 unaffordable price and cheap cans, with emphasis on health and value. The language is garbled but centers on savings and household products.
In North Topeka the Kimball Printing Co column records daily notes: E P Ewart in Perre yesterday, Elder Pence back from Missouri, Annie Henry clerking for A O Rerabaugh, W J Bryan at noon, a theft report of a wagon wrench, and Miss Ide Henry returning from Wish with relatives in Manhattan. Mr. A W Parks to entertain Old Folks High Five, new bakery ads, and church society meetings.
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