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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1897
Page
3
Nearly 1,000 voices train for the Creation in Ottawa with a combined chorus growing toward 1,500 for the festival. Prof Cravens leads rehearsals at his conservatory as choirs form in Tecquea Emporia Lawrence Garnett and other towns.
Coffeyville Brick Works plans 8000 improvement costs to expand capacity. Machinists carpenters and skilled workers are engaged installing new equipment. An addition of forty feet on the west mill and a new automatic saw are described as part of the upgrade. The plant aims to turn out brick per day with more men employed.
Fett Scott Man and his wife Maggie Mikesell were seized on state warrants by deputies to face charges tied to burning their Walnut Hill home at 11 Marion Avenue February 15. County Attorney Sheppard says a solid case exists for defrauding a merchant and arson under state law, with possible penalties up to five years in a state penitentiary.
An account from the state university reports a fatal gun accident in a crowded Arcade area. A traveler, placing a pistol in a trunk, discharged it and sent a bullet through a floor ceiling, injuring a man named Symten and causing chaos before responders arrived.
Across multiple Kansas towns the news items recount clerical moves in Coffeyville and Kingman, a diocese appointment, and church positions, alongside local incidents near Ottawa and Dependence. A Bree fox capture is noted near Ottawa and a self-inflicted gun accident near Dependence. Independent travel to Topeka and a San Francisco telegram are also referenced.
Miss Jeanie J. Ellis, long known as the old enaid ediune of the Quineme Republican, has quit newspaper work. She was turned over yesterday to J. E. O'Brien, proprietor of the Quineme elevator.
Local dramatic news reports a large audience in Kansas, showing high student performance quality. Miss Georgia Crown and Mrs Malaprop attract attention in The Rivals and Rip Van Winkle, with The Riv alg and The BraC nna paras presented by Crawford Dorra Wotesd Laat MERE. The Pale company and Ansen Opera company set to perform next, under Prof A E Palmer's direction, with a mixed cast including Almond E Palmer and Billimiara.
Boxes labeled William McKinley Executive Mansion Washington carried from the home as packing begins for the new president’s reference works. Also notes tax exemption bill for beet sugar factories woolen mills smelters and refining plants awaiting governor’s signature. News items include suffrage endorsements and candidacy announcements in local politics.
An advertisement extols Ayers Sarsaparilla as the same potent product from fifty years ago, claiming no improvement possible due to using the same plant and processes that cured generations. It emphasizes loyalty to tradition and the brand’s proven cures.
An early 20th century tale follows Allendart and Amanda Long as Catholic groom and non Catholic bride face parental intervention. A planned church ceremony is foiled when the groom’s parents interrupt and remove him. The next day the couple wed hastily in the judge’s office, ending their anti nuptial troubles with a brief civil ceremony.
Former Kansas official James A. Troutman left Topeka for Europe on a business trip. He reportedly aimed for Chicago but travels toward Paris as part of a legal and financial matter involving the De Bois sidre cam and the will of a Franklin County benefactor.
Unprecedented river flood along the Ohio river stalls at 1 foot 2 inches then 1 foot 8 inches, with water covering parts of California and numerous Cincinnati districts. People flee homes, boats ferry relief, and ships carry provisions as rapid fall begins and weather clears.
At a Salina gathering of the grand lodge A OG T W O, two Topekans received special honors. T A Beck and Dr JB Hitten were each named Past Grand Master after three or more years as Grand Receiver. The position carries membership, votes, per diem and mileage for five years. G W Stansheld, 62 Kansas Avenue.
Wichita scene reports Union Pacific aims to reach Wichita via Midland route. A Chicago railway man hints the Frisen depot will be Union Pacific’s, with plans to connect Hutchinson Southern to a southern line. Receiver Byron and L. E. Walker shape control as legal actions unfold.
Engineer Clifford Bates of Lake City set the fastest time on the Lake City branch of the Northwestern when news reached him by wire that his wife, who had suffered a mental aberration, had leapt into the cletern. The division superintendent allowed Bates to slow his freight train and race home, covering a 5 mile run in 76 minutes.
Galveston Feb 27 Colonel J Polk general ranger Gulf Colorado Santa Fe railroad announces negotiations for purchase of the Texas Louisiana Eastern railway nearly complete. Road connects with Santa Fe at Couroe about thirty miles eastward, with plans to extend into timber regions and reach Beaumont or Sabine Pass. Arkansas City Feb 27 H A Addington resigns as Santa Fe agent after long service. replacement to be announced. Emporia Feb 27 L W Lewis of Emporia awarded contract to construct stone work and masonry on Kansas City Pittsburgh extension, extending through Missouri and Iowa with work to begin immediately.
Agent JG Roberts of the Santa Fe received sudden orders to take charge at Hutchinson station. Creasy's agent arrival is pending on heli arrival, with Ohare noted as the interim overseeing point.
The piece argues Napoleon understood victory as a force of lasting fame and power. It parallels his rise with recent global triumphs at world fairs, praising Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder for leavening, purity, and popularity as a clear victor in its field.
A garbled historical notice from Washington dated March 4 1597 mentions Santa Fe Ruste and a racing trip on the Home road with dates on sale for a 15 return March 10. References to Prot Dyche's Jecture and Topeka include Cromwell Peters among scattered names and places.
Prominent bimetallists in Europe, including L J Maxse, say Wolcott’s mission has shifted opinion. Maxse notes uncertainty about public remarks yet hints at potential international monetary progress under the coming administration. Europe anticipates McKinley’s next move, while John Bull remains cautious.
Leavenworth county citizens crowded Chickering ball to welcome United States Senator-elect W. A. Harris and his wife. Alexander Caldwell introduced EE Murphy to give the welcome address as the audience cheered the senator who spoke briefly and then greeted attendees.
In Marcle Indiana on February 2 Thomas F Hart of the Western Glass Manufacturers association announced the sale of sixty carloads of window glass to a San Francisco firm in a single shipment. This sale follows twenty four car loads sold recently for the Pacific coast and replaces foreign glass.
Havana reports Julio Sanguilly freed on pardon after a lengthy imprisonment. The pardon, conveyed via cable from Secretary Olney, followed a request from the United States and aimed to show goodwill toward President Cleveland. Sanguilly attends a gathering at his villa in Cerro, Helena, grateful for mercy and hints at future conduct.
Fragments describe local notices and ads including mortgage payments at Room 16 Columbian building and a fire at the Sehemy park railer coaster and musitariim near Carnegie Library causing $15,000 loss. Also meeting notices for Scandinavian Independent Political club, World order camp organization at Castle Hall Pridey hall, and various product ads and health testimonials from local merchants.
Paris February 27 The hat question agitates Paris theater managers who seek to abolish hats but face obstacles Sarah Bernhardt offers to join with other managers in an effective crusade against the obnoxious headwear.
The market opened firm with some prices rising on light demand and cooler weather. Corn and oats showed slight gains on small trading, while provisions remained dull. hogs and sheep moved unevenly with buyers cautious on futures.
Market gossip reports cautious sentiment in grain markets as Liverpool trade is steady and weekly clearances show sharp reductions. Wheat futures face pressure from foreign markets while cash demand remains weak, with scalping noted and limited buying interest. Corn shows heaviness with rising country offerings as firms report mixed activity and cautious outlooks for the near term.
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