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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1897
Page
6
A brisk seasonal sale promotes jackets described as desirable and perfectly fitting. The notice urges buyers to consider outside garments now and emphasizes the sale features good garments at reduced prices.
The Mills Adams Co plans to hire 50 workers and establish a plant in Topeka for frog manufacturing tied to Moore Railway patents. Santa Fe industrial commissioner A Davis will arrive soon to arrange the project, with the plant likely at the Santa Fe shops and a big boost for Topeka’s industry.
The tenth biennial report details added books, newspapers, pamphlets, manuscripts, and images. It notes 18 923 bound volumes and 54 90 unbound volumes with 91 402 total volumes, including 6 005 volumes from other states. The society seeks long promised rooms and Capitol building space for permanent museum and library.
Representatives of the Western Passenger association will meet in Chicago to consider closing Union Avenue ticket offices at Kansas City. The plan has long been discussed and may be approved next week, with Santa Fe leading in favor and officials opposing the closure.
The pension commission favored C. Moets, a physician and property owner, for a Leavenworth examining board post. Despite city council approval as city physician, interior department delays surfaced. Kansas members later learned a Democrat candidate, Welmer or Weaver, had been chosen to replace Moets.
Miller, president of the Miller Hernia Treatment Company in Chicago, kept in jail after a Denver bank fraud conviction. Bail denied as $10,000 bond deemed insufficient. Case links include President Bow and Feller McClurken in the Commercial National Bank defraud scheme.
News notes a large sunspot visible to the naked eye about 68,000 miles long observed at Lick Observatory in January. In Washington, with Senator Cameron absent, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee postponed Cuban question discussions and some members doubted Cameron resolution would be pressed.
Washington authorities bar the newsboys from crying papers on Sundays. A mass meeting is set for Thursday at Willard Hall to protest the order. Ministers support enforcement while the boys prepare five minute speeches on both sides of the issue.
Gormly Rans Band reorganizes and adopts the name Mid-Continent Band with Chas N Nelson as president and a full officers list. Directors include E L Smith Ad Rinninger C J Rolfe and E C Strickland as the organization builds reed instruments and new pieces to pursue a record for frat class music.
The ten year old daughter of A Wilent, living three miles west of town on Sloth street road, was badly burned yesterday afternoon. Her clothing caught fire while she played nearby, clothing flames spread over the upper dress and burned eyebrows, eyelashes, part of her hair, face, neck, and arms. A blanket reduced flames. a physician arrived later. Doctors fear potential lifelong injuries and possible eye damage.
Fragmentary report notes appointments of viewers including Por BicArthur and George x Kinder root in Trav Se township. Mentions Food in Dover township and Soer Sibeet Sas with unclear roles. No further context or dates readable.
Topeka society circles report numerous last night parties with Dr and Mrs W N West hosting a bobsted ride and refreshments. Guests included many local residents and visiting relatives, with clubs, card gatherings, and social events mentioned along with students returning to universities and a forthcoming marriage announcement for Robert Maxwell and Yeasle Tinkre.
In St Louis on January 6, Joseph Stanley alias Bert and Joseph McLaughlin faced complicity charges in the Home Brewery office robbery of December 2. A third man, Billy Wolt, was later arrested. Detectives traced their capture to East St Louis as they prepared to board a train toward Indianapolis. The trio allegedly held up cashier Robert Hofferkamp and an assistant at 2:30 PM using revolvers and gas to seize over $19,000.
U S authorities prepare piracy charges against owners and crew linked to the Three Friends expedition to Ferdinato and No Name Key. The libel names Cuban Junta agents and an armed cruiser intent on war against Spain, with grand jury subpoenas issued for five correspondents.
Homeseekers via Santa Fe route offered January through May with round trip fares at one fare plus 2.09 to multiple western states. Tickets valid fifteen days with return any Tuesday or within final period. Information at passenger depot Fifth Street North Topeka. Speaker Reverend John J. Roberts to deliver Thy New Man.
North Topeka items report visitors from Salina and Oklahoma, births, illnesses, and moves. Mrs Kaser injures head on Quincy street. Mrs Robert Morris plans Chicago trip. revival at North Topeka Christian church. a man falls at Gordon and Quincy streets and is hospitalized. Local clubs meet. church topics announced. amity lodge officers installed. a one fare rate offer for Topeka from Kansas points and Kansas City Mo. announced with event lists.
The first national gathering of telegraphers in years will become a grand ball on Friday February 5 at Medinah Temple. Organized by the Morse Cycline club of Chicago the event aims to surpass all prior telegraphers balls and attract many attendees.
Today in wheat trading the market opened firm with a slight advance amid firm cables. New York export engagements totaled four leads while Argentine cables report serious crop damage. Northwest receipts were erased last week.
Local markets show small receipts of hogs and cattle with prices mixed. Hog receipts yesterday and today cited, with steady to slightly lower prices. cattle and sheep volumes active though uneven. External financial markets describe mixed sentiment as Washington policy debates influence investor tone.
Market chatter from Topeka and New York describes mixed dairy and grain tones with corn and oats pricing, wheat activity, and broker firming after a period of slow trading. Reports include Liverpool cabling on wheat, Chicago puts, and May futures guidance amid cautious demand and broker activity.
On limited amount and until further notice, margins of 90 dollars per 1000 bushels apply to purchases of Chi cage May, corn May, with written guaranties. Margins hold trade to May Tat 1897. If market declines and margins become insufficient, no action will be taken without your request for further details.
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