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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1897
Page
5
A large poultry exhibit fills a hall on East Sixth Street showcasing chickens, turkeys, ducks, and pigeons. The event highlights improvements in Kansas stock, displays breeds like Jacobin and Barred pigeons, and notes the rising importance of the poultry industry.
A quirky menagerie showcases nimble birds with beaks and wartlike eyes. The Mipple and Biri names appear, noted for long bodies and startling tumbler feats. The Ntvle tumbler poses marvels as a tiny gymnast, while the Gbineme stalks the cage, watching spectators with wary calm.
A garbled text fragment references a pigeon, a fountain, and scattered phrases about singing. The readable parts point to a poetic or cipherlike lament with warlike and natural imagery, but no clear event, date, or identifiable names emerge from the legible material.
Exhibitors Huse Sheetz William Schutz Jono Rameberger Henry Vesper Jr and M F Hankla present a diverse pigeon showcase highlighting nur trumpeter and other varieties. Judge Jann Homan presides as the powkey show features include color variations and distinctive feather formations across breeds.
In New York on New Year’s, William Kramer Jr. presented the Atlantic garden and the old Bowery theater to his sons Albert J. and William Kramer Jr. The landmark, now renamed Thalia theater, is valued at over 1,000,000 pounds and has long been part of the city’s theater scene.
New York hosts Mr and Mrs Carroll Beckwith at their Sherwood studio Fifty seventh street for a children’s dance event worn by guests as juveniles. The send off to Mrs J Cowdin featured overgrown baby costumes with bibs tuckers and party guests in paialets and frocks. notable attendees included Duncan Cameron as the Yellow Kid and Mrs Pierre Lurain Reynolds Jr as a schoolgirl.
Massachusetts Colored Councilor Suisaac B Allen says he was offered 26000 to leave the country or Europe during his term after election. He refused, noting a 1000 dollar check then a 6000 dollar check followed. He declared he would not disgrace his race by taking bribes and will serve his term.
Siegel Cooper & Co issued 1400 gifts to Galice Sunday School children at No 3M State Street. The distribution filled the Sunday school’s two year old program with toys like trumpets dolls and rope. About 200 attendees gathered to witness the event and the gifts were placed on a rear platform for all to see.
Santa Fe system seeks a single standard in mechanical work across Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe and Southern California routes. John Player’s extended jurisdiction will create an assistant superintendent of machinery role to oversee mechanical work while he travels to inspect departments. George A. Hancock may accept the role, with Geo. W. Smith or James Collinson possible successors if he declines.
A Bombay dispatch to The Mail reports a famine in India described as the most widespread of the present century. Reading journals note the condition across regions and criticize the Viceroy for restricting English aid, highlighting widespread scarcity and concern.
In a shopper’s note from Battle Creek Michigan a family reports switching to Postum Cereal for nourishment and cost. They drink three cups of Postum for the price of one cup of coffee and claim improved wellbeing, with the children now consuming it daily.
Kansas City observer reports Andy Tey an Kirseman suspended amid Blue Outlaws raids and alleged ties to the James gang. Kennedy faces arrest as investigators link him to the recent Ux railroad thefts with Cracker-Neck farmer Bowlin and Finns, while masked robbers evaded identification. Kennedy protests innocence.
Wiley Bros wholesale liquor dealers at 116 and 112 West Fifth street failed today. Alexander New, trustee for creditors, took charge. debts include Bernholm Brow $17, Max Wiley $785, Mrs Han ant Wiey $1240, American Nu- Pe bank $5,500, J. G. Herget. Shulman Cigar Company at 506 Main street failed last evening with Eugene Batavia as trustee. creditors listed. Laewed Brea hardware and stove dealers at 1209 and 1211 Grand avenue failed, turned over to Eugene Batatin as trustee for creditors including National Bank of Cincinnati $7,000, Mrs Hedecker $1,500, A. Bravastow $?. deed of trust for $7,000 real estate in Vanderbilt place to secure creditors. Johnny Knelder, the Marxist, gave a chattel mortgage for $2,200 on fixtures at 92 and 16 Walnut street to Samuel R. Jones.
Washington January 6 The Post notes improved money conditions in Kansas with banker McM Sherman of Salina saying money is easier now. He cites a strong corn crop boosting cattle demand for fattening and credit use, signaling a return to prosperity and greater public hope.
Governor Smith’s first Montana message to the legislature drew frequent interruptions and applause. He is the state’s first Populist governor, and analysts expect his address to push reforms with broad legislative support. A separate item notes school principal warning that students smoking on campus face suspension and board referral.
A Kansas state tax convention will meet in Topeka on January 19 with discussions on taxation policy and proposed constitutional changes. The event gathers lawmakers and advocates examining tax fairness, wealth production, and legislative action as state officials prepare for broader fiscal debates.
In Emporia, at least six residents seek state offices under the new administration. John Maddon leads a list of candidates including J. I% Trornbarger for state grain inspector and J Randolph and James Truce for the board of charities. Wm. M. Harry and J. Nevise also seek posts, with varied professional backgrounds.
Ex state senator John Martin will give the welcome at the state silver meeting on January 12. Rev F J Pleharty executive clerk to Governor Leeds will respond. Ward and officials will ensure all delegates are registered before the convention opens. Local committee expects strong attendance aided by half fare railroad rates.
Berthetot, noted chemist and former minister, argues for gas fumes or potassium cyanide as preferred methods of execution over the American electrical system. He asserts France will never abandon the wollictine and advocates for a gas based approach within instituts and legal practices.
The Sac and Fox Indian delegation from Oklahoma returned home today after seeking to stop alleged efforts to obtain 311,001 from their general fund. They found there was no plan to secure the payment and left Washington with their mission unaccomplished.
Lieutenant Governor Harver in Lawrence. retail grocers set to hit on. Frank and Mrs. Quinton welcome a daughter. Lodge meetings and officer installations continue as Idlewild addition vacated. Santa Fe figures travel from Chicago. many local concerns include paving walks and cleanups. A baby born at 87 North Kansas, and a driver injured near Crane and Markison. County politics, public notices, and social events fill the week in Topeka area society records.
Kansas City Commercial Club appoints prominent businessmen to represent the city at the national monetary conference in Tadhaven on January 12. Watson presiding, with Putnam and Rickrd listed among the delegates.
Rumors swirl as Emma Spreckels Watson deeds vast property to her father amid wedding plans to Thomas Watson. Family tensions erupt after Claus Spreckels disputes the match while Emma considers gifting bonds and assets estimated at a million dollars. The wager, the Market Street estate, and shifting loyalties mark a tense chapter in a prominent San Francisco family.
Cleveland reports McKinley and M A Hanna advancing cabinet plans for the new administration. The pivotal meeting centers on Keokuk senator and the New York Republican committee treasurer while Miles and Bls eaccon decline. Bliss is rumored as a potential minister plenipotentiary to the Court of St James.
The uncle of Princess Chimy Caraman cuts all money until the elopement dispute with the Hungarian is settled. The report notes indignation at scandalous interviews and mentions a cafe advertisement and a digestive remedy ad among cluttered items.
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