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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1897
Page
5
An old style ad touts Western Avenue groceries offering fresh country butter eggs and chickens. It promises lower prices on sugars coffee baking powder and meats with a full line of groceries meats flour and feed aimed at the west side and all customers.
I am here and will be glad to meet you and anyone else wishing to buy goods at reasonable prices.
In Middletown Connecticut on February 23 Wesleyan freshmen fired a national salute at 5 am to mark the mid term celebration. The cannon blast shattered a stained memorial library window worth about $90. The university plans to ask students to help fund a replacement window.
Boston February 26 Calumet and Hecla Mining stock set a record on the Boston Exchange with ten shares selling at 70 per share. It marked the highest price ever paid for a regularly listed stock on the local board.
A Kansas editorialized that the St Louis driven plan to merge nine pension offices into nine is a bid to boost St Louis bank clearings and rival Chicago. It accuses St Louis business leagues and Secretary Francis of orchestrating removals for purely financial gain, with Des Moines and Topeka offices resisting loss. The piece cites cost savings claimed and questions logistics and politics, concluding the Des Moines office will not be moved.
Denver February 23 a five member committee led by Senator Reuter submitted a report favorable to mine owners proposing a binding arbitration board to resolve the Leadville strike. It outlines wage restraint before the strike, union recognition, mixed work crews, and governed by union and non union participation with enforcement measures and potential entry of non union workers through a joint committee.
Remains of four Mr. Gasaway were found on the Hunnewell branch south of Rome after a passenger train to Hunnowell ran over them. The body lay on the track all night and was discovered this morning. An inquest will be held by Corner Huffman of Beltene. California Express trains via Santa Fe Route advertise schedules and Pullman sleepers.
Inuzuka of Japan, a lawyer and cabinet official, is touring the United States gathering data on railway legislation and transfer systems. He recounted a transfer error on a Rio Grand Western train, where his checked baggage arrived separately from his hand items, shaping his judgment of American transfer practices. He will visit Atlantic cities, then England and the continent.
The New York dog show at Madison Square Garden on February 26 highlighted the French bulldog as the likely successor to the pug, drawing strong attendance. The Great Dane display drew crowds with tricks from singing to wrestling, while prize wins by Gorge J. Gould in the pointer class stood out amid gala parties and dinners hosted by society circles.
St Louis reports on English tests of gas pipes made from cellulose paper and asphalt. The pipes supposedly impermeable, withstand heavy pressure, resist deterioration, and are unaffected by electric currents. If tests succeed, paper piping could revolutionize U.S. manufacturing, subject to cost viability.
Local Albany bill by Senator Charlie C. Page would empower New York, Brooklyn, and Buffalo to handle their own street sprinkling. It targets ending private control by the Street Sprinkling association, long tied to Tammany interests and earning about $14,000 yearly from city contracts. The measure, read in the Senate, awaits committee amendment and a board‑of‑estimates appropriation if enacted.
Local dramatic news reports engagement details for Anrews Opera Company at the Grand next week with ticket prices, seating, and box reservations. It notes Kanenas University Comedy Club performances, university student appearances, and an upcoming Hamlet presentation by Washburn students at Crawford Opera House. Also mentions William Monroe and his New York Priest er company opening a three night engagement, and local coal advertisements and a State Journal subscription prompt.
The Committee of Fifteen outlined sub committees for finance printing rates transportation programs amusements and displays and privileges and public comfort reception and speakers as preparations for a festival in 1507 proceed. They invited floats and proposals and discussed prizes for counties and route displays while ensuring needed repairs at festival grounds. Major Anderson and others pushed for a Topeka reunion during festival week with state ties and possible McKinley presence, noting Wichita’s competing efforts and greater local hospitality.
Chicago February 26 It is highly probable that Washinton Hesing will be the next mayor of Chicago He has a massive petition drive with about 30000 names for his Independent bid The race features 85 candidates from independents Republicans Democrats and the People’s Party A Republican national committee member said the party may nominate Hesing He proposed creating 20000 jobs cultivating beans in vacant Chicago lots to aid the poor and reduce destitution while improving the city’s character
Fragmented OCR notes describe city beautification plans in Chicago, local politics in Topeka, legal cases, and civic events. Mentions include Mayor campaigns, street paving on West Sixth, Colonel Stumbaugh, Kansas College Press banquet, and various state and federal appropriation discussions.
A Senate appropriations committee report lists major amendments to the state budget. Highlights include a $5,000 addition to acquire land for a Topeka building, an increase in buoy maintenance, and a $75,000 petition-related rise. Several river, harbor, and railroad funding items are noted across multiple states, with details pending final survey and approval.
Washington Feb 26 A string of odd letters to Vice President Stevenson accuse Congress and the judiciary of failing to heed scriptural prophecy of a fire consuming the earth. The writer signs as Ezra, king of Heaven, and dates the missives Beaver and Siene chimself. Postmarks show Indiana roads town as origin.
The Senate ceased Mills bill seeking an amendment to the constitution to grant the elective franchise to women, with the question to be submitted at the next general election in November 1888. The prior bill of similar purpose has advanced in the house, and there is reason to believe the present bill will pass without strong opposition.
Two fires in Oakland yesterday morning burned a grocery store at Seward and Barden avenues and a nearby hollow side building on the east side. The store owned by Wm Nelson suffered about 1000 dollars in losses with 700 dollars insured, origin undetermined possibly incendiary or defective fuse. No insurance covered the hollow dwelling and household goods valued around 1000 dollars. Detective work and local statements suggested the blaze began in the store and the other fire followed an infant report of nearby smoke.
Percy C. T. reports that a banking law allowing officers to receive deposits while banks fail was not properly passed by the legislature and lacks journal validation. Despite convictions of many bankers, the act remains unresolved with fifty or more indictments outstanding in the territory. At Unity supper tonight, Bradshaw offers hand made harness for nineteen dollars each.
North Topeka items report bakery ads at Ward's Kansas Avenue and Neale & Co. listings for bread and sewing machines for rent. Local arrivals and visits span Grantville Kansas City Ottawa Wakvniehl and Dearborn Missouri with community notices and club activities at the Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors.
The eleventh annual report from the Pennsylvania Railroad voluntary relief department lists 1806 benefit payments: 9 accident deaths, 7 natural deaths, 8.7742 in disability, 41 sickness, total benefits paid 361.0. Also notes unrelated festival and travel items and an hair product advertisement.
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