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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1897
Page
8
iE Star Grocery lists the world’s largest pottery lines from Alfred Meakins and others at low prices. It touts English underglaze decorated sets, cuspidors, glassware, preserve dishes, and a wide range of groceries with mail orders to depots.
A public auction at Kuleckerbocker rooms East Twenty eighth Street displays 160 valuable household ornaments from William Waldorf Astor's New York home. The collection includes Russian bronze pieces, carved furniture, drapery, idols, vases, laceware, oil paintings, and other European works. Many items were identified by visitors familiar with the collection and its owner.
A New York Times style notice reports counterfeit flour flooding markets. Sailors allegedly mix corn and inferior wheat into fine flour to cut costs and boost profits. Citizens press for a public crusade and vow to publish names of detected millers.
A band of border raiders from Nogales has taken to the Sierra Madre west of town and is surrounded by a large Mexican cavalry force. A battle is anticipated as the most desperate gang members including Clack Jack Kid Williams and Bob Musgrave are cornered.
French artist Theobald Kran, arriving from Canton, finished a half length portrait of Major McKinley for Pittsburg donors. The work, larger than life and in Chartran's studio, aims to capture the president-elect with familiar attire and a natural pose, despite critics.
Lincoln Jan 0 Senator Ranson of Douglass county introduced a joint regulation reciting speeches and letters of Senator Thurston on the silver question during the 185 campaign. The resolution asks him to support and vote for measures leading to abandonment of gold monometallism and a future bimetallism. It reminds him that prosperity has not yet come under gold monometallism and urges another experiment to return to bimetallism.
Butte Montana January 20 Augustin Daly of New York has brought suit in the United States court here against theater manager Dick P Sutton of Uncle Tom's Cabin notoriety for thirty one thousand dollars damages for producing Dader the G he a copyrited play owned by Daly. Broken edge collars made smooth by Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Single Tax association in Kansas advocates taxing land values to fund public needs. Led by T Snediker, W S Beart, and Rev Vernon J Rose, they push a home rule tax reform, citing inequities of taxing-improvement systems and urging Governor Leedy and the legislature to adopt land value taxation to end idle land profits and support productive use.
Eatonton Georgia January 20 B W Hunt cashier of the Middle Georgia bank was bitten by a cat said to be mad The cat clung to his hand until choked off He treated the wound and Dr Nesbit cauterized it The cat died two days later with few hydrophobia symptoms Hunt sailed for Paris with the cat for Pasteur treatment to be studied by Dr Mitchell Pruden and relatives.
Wet warm spell in Nebraska causes spoiling unprotected corn at West Point and Lyons. Farmers report 3 000 to 4 000 bushels on the ground uncribbed, risking total loss if not fed soon. Many are burning corn for fuel as storms loom and midwinter temperatures threaten further damage.
Monday and Tuesday showings feature Rosabet Morrison in Carmen and Fanny Rice in Fancy at the French Ball. Reviews note Miss Rice’s strong company and Miss Michelena’s vocal feats. Keene, Emmett, and Wizard of the Nile listed among week’s attractions with details on venues and dates. Public notices include Younger Brothers pardon petition efforts and a social dance by Degree of Honor No. 61 with ticket price.
Investigators in Cleveland examine accuracy of U S histories used in city schools after a GA camp in St Paul. A local committee reports partisan bias favoring southern generals and disparaging northern armies. The Jefferson Davis praise sparks debate over next steps by national committee.
New York firm R. Mouwne & Bro. announces wind up of business after rebel forces devastate their 2166 acre Havana tobacco plantation in Pinar del Rio and burn and ruin factory assets. The Monne brothers started 22 years ago and produced about 3,000,000 cigars yearly before disruptions.
Chicago reporting indictments against George Duchene Emil Pohneon C F Wheeler George Charland Ant ony Mady and John Kippy firemen at Blue Island for arson involved in months of fires. An officer claims one company was implicated and fires were set to preserve fire department jobs. A meeting allegedly drew lots to select the next fire with only one slip reading Fire.
A meeting of prominent workers is planned in Chicago at the end of January to promote cooperative philanthropic work. Professor Charles H. Anderson of Chicago University and Rev. Dr. Gunsaulus of Plymouth Church seek to host Hubert Treat Paine of Boston, a noted philanthropist and president of the Boston Associated Charities, to address charity meetings.
A resolution introduced by Representative Beach of Ghilo calls for closer trade relations between the United States and Pacific ocean ports and other nations. It asks the president to begin negotiations with China Japan and the American hemisphere colonies Hawaii and Canada to secure a uniform standard of value in trade and commerce.
Yellow dog Trilby on the north side becomes the only canine in Chicago with teeth filed in gold. Dragestist Lichtenberger supplied the filing tools and Dr Braney operated on the dog after chlorform. Dr Piabrowler administered anesthesia and after two hours of effort Trilby’s teeth were reportedly satisfactorily filed.
Mrs Russell Sage, chairman of the Indies auxiliary board at the Woman's Hospital, says efforts to install women physicians have met with success but she opposes ending male house physicians. She favors employing both male and female house physicians on the same staff.
Chicago announces a large revival with 600 ministers led by Commander Booth Tecker of the Salvation Army. The campaign will run nightly across the city and include prayer meetings in saloons and disreputable houses to urge fallen women toward better lives.
Brunswick Ga Jan 2 Mr and Mrs W J Furness of Philadelphia arrived and occupied cottages at Jekyl Island Club house Water shows Furness cottage sold to Mr Joseph Pulitzer indicating Pulitzer will make Jekyl Island his permanent winter home He has rented cottages previously and this year may build The cottage cost 344000 with high rents and costs of transporting and maintaining a six horse service and retinue of servants totaling about 36000 yearly or about 1000 weekly
Buffalo report says Mme Fanny Nelson, an astrologist on Eagle Street, predicted Thoms C Platt would enter the United States Senate. Platt sent her a $500 gift consisting of three vases after the forecast appeared fulfilled. Nelson claimed she used birth details and planetary positions to justify the forecast.
A Cavite prison revolt on December 6 freed 147 inmates who killed guards and seized weapons including Mauser rifles. Sentries fired as convicts split into two bands and moved inland. By December 7 the fighting left about 80 dead and 14 to 20 recaptured across Cavite while alarms spread from Manila.
New York January 20 Justice Lawrence granted Julius Work as receiver of Tattersalls Limited authority to discontinue business, sell leasehold at Seventh Avenue and Fifty fifth Street, and collect assets. The firm boards forty horses for 1200 monthly income with no thoroughbreds on site, leading to a net monthly loss of 1500 as the company winds down its commission business.
New York society faces budget worries ahead of the Bradley Martins ball at the Waldorf on February 15. The event promises period costume grandeur but raises concerns over fitting attire within a reasonable sum. Hosts rely on historical pieces and borrowed outfits while guests debate practicality and cost.
Thirteen year old Mabel was taken from an East St. Louis hut in Winstead Park by a traveling gypsy band. Mrs Orrick awoke to find her daughter and husband missing. Orrick claimed Mabel was sold to gypsies for 25 dollars and the money spent on drinking.
Commodore in Washington says the Bureau of Yards will complete the New York navy yard dry docks by February and turn them over to the government. The Puget dock remains the longest in use for battleships north of Port Royal.
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