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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1898
Page
6
German butcher Delfs eaten dead in his Third Avenue shop window as gas filled the booth while he attempted to write to his wife The clerk found him cold and the unfinished letter read Dear Mary I can t.
A fully developed female infant was recovered from a river ice near Avenue in Albany. The box concealed the body and bore a penciled name Guilton Booth Street Crecer. coroner notes a head bruise suggesting foul play and that the child lived only hours after birth.
Mrs Julia Dorr a noted author and poet is reported ill at her Rome home in Rutland Vermont. Family members across the country have rushed to her bedside as she battles illness. she is known for travel writings poetry and a career spanning many volumes and reviews.
Chicago dispatch reports Princeton students gathered at the Inn’s room for beer despite a board of trustees revival of the rule banning liquor sales to students. Proctors will monitor nightly visits by recording names, but no disciplinary action has occurred yet.
In a landmark advance Hugh Wint lace, president of the Chilkoot railroad and transportation company, reports the aerial railway over Chilkoot Pass finished. The link promises faster Yukon travel and shorter journeys for hikers, with government contracts noted for transparency and safety measures amid post completed operations.
London January 21 Gen Tinder the Irish runner defeated Charlee Kilpatrick the American in the latest race. The report notes a four yard margin and describes the contest as part of a series between the two athletes.
New York on January 31 reports fashionable society at the Waldorf Astoria reacted with hisses and left the room as Baroness Blanc performed songs in a suggestive costume. The event drew chaperons and noted critics while patrons debated propriety amid a lively, tense reception.
Telegraphs from Camp Mupnami describe the Fourth brigade Vetane entangled in a gorge near Shinkamar with severe losses. Identified officers include Colonel Fourhton Lieutenants Watney Dowdill Hughes and Walker. Five men of the Sorksjtine 1st tutanity and three Aikhe killed. Seventeen Yorkshires wounded, Major farle severely, several privates reported missing.
Fort Riley's grand chapel, the largest at any military post, was consecrated amid officials and city pastors. Chaplain Berry led efforts with a large appropriation for construction. The program featured ministers from Jefferson City, including Dr. Warshaw and Rev. Barnard Kelly among others, with prayers for the president and Congress.
Topeka society notes list clubs, receptions, visits, and parties for readers. Details include gatherings at Bir Von Dahlen’s rooms, DP D. Whist club, Mrs William Smith, Miss Wasson, and Miss Roberta Wasson hosting events, plus invitations from Mrs Capper Crawford and others. Numerous names, addresses, and trips are recorded among the week’s social engagements.
A home treatment specialty notes relief from corns and bunions using thermal baths. References highlight our leading physicians based at 86 Van Buren.
In Niles Michigan on January 31 a new movement the Universal Text Display society plans to cover every wall board and fence in Michigan with gospel inscriptions. Led by A Standen the group aims to place banners pockets and illuminated texts on streets hotels jails and public places while spreading to other states. The society promises a non musical waxed instrument rule and broader outreach.
A riot broke out in Skaguay Alaska on January 1 as the steamship Alki discharged Indian longshoremen from Puget Sound. White workers attacked the Indians, injuring several. the ship’s crew and captain attempted control. The Indians were kept aboard while white workers completed cargo discharge. A Minneapolis deckhand, C J Dimboston, was reportedly robbed of gold dust valued at 0. The city faces rising crime and distrust amid the volatile port scene.
Governor Leedy issued a requisition on Nebraska for the return of Chester Burnett wanted in Decatur County for petit theft and failed breaking. Burnett stole a revolver valued at four dollars and escaped. the sheriff has gone to Nebraska to pursue Burnett.
Seattle January 31 The steamer Rosalie from Alaska brings EH Wells who left Dawson December 29 Wells claims to carry important dispatches from Capt Ray at Port Avalon to the war department He says Major Walsh issued an order prohibiting entry into Yukon country with less than 1000 pounds of provisions excluding text and core The order effective January 15
E W Benedict leads a drive to pave Thirteenth Street from Topeka Avenue to Buchanan Street aiming for a 24 foot road with rest for parks. Cost projected at 340 per yard or 42 dollars yearly for ten years, boosting property values. Requires majority block owner consent. past effort to pave to Washburn College failed due to property holders opposition. Community favor north and west of Topeka Avenue grows but support from noise along the street is uncertain. Tom McNeal to speak at the library room Tuesday evening with music and entertainment.
Advert says Prof Samuels cures a wide range of eye conditions by a special treatment. It lists numerous alleged patients from Kansas City and nearby towns who report dramatic recoveries from cataracts catarrh and related eye ailments after consulting him at 41% Lake Street and other locations. Claims include restored vision after months of prior doctors yielding no help and absorption-based cures praised by local figures and a Chicago lumber company employee.
Miller of Chicago wins the six day event in Madison Square Garden and plans a new 26 hour race toward a goal of a 24 hour pace record. Arrangements are in place to invite Cordang to compete in a 26 hour trial with a prize of 520 for the winner and extra offers to Hurst in the presented program.
Historic Indian Head on the Palisades near New York City is set for a massive blast to remove rock, using 14 008 pounds of dynamite. A tunnel 100 feet long, four shafts 25 feet deep with 460 pounds each, and machine holes 22 feet deep will trigger the explosion simultaneously by electricity. The event accompanies a Library ball with a studio party, and ads for liniments and cures fill the page.
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