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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
6
Lot no 5 advertises Tanes tin Fancy Foulard Silk ARABOLS Paragon frames at 1.15 each. It proclaims Scotch Tweed Suits in Fancy Mixtures Pleids and Checks satin finished and valued at 12.50, offered now as New Model's Special Price 8.95.
Our immense trade on Straw Hats proves prices quality and assortment. New consignments bought at low prices offer Boys and Mens Working Hats from 7 to 25 cents, Dress Hats 25c, Tam O Shanter 50c, Young Men straw hats 39 to 49c, Men’s straw hats 39 to 50c, braids and silk bands priced to clear, new models from 75c down.
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at Mr Chamberlain's London residence for a dinner and reception for colonial premiers but crowding prevented entry. the banquet was at Julian Goldsmith's Piccadilly house with 5 covers. John Waugh, Eskridge banker, reported 16 inches of rain in thirty days, supported by official records. Missouri Pacific 4th of July rail rates offered, tickets on July 3 4 5, 6 cent minimum.
Otto Zeigler won the two thirds mile handicap from scratch in 1:19 at the San Jose meet. Hardy Downing set a new coast record for a mile in the match race against Allan Jones, winning two heats and taking the race in 2:02 after a 2:08 first heat.
New York reports that chainless bicycles could be mass produced by major firms in 1898 as patents and machinery costs are addressed. A leading maker reportedly bought about 70 related patents to feature a chainless wheel as its flagship product at a reduced price. Earlier models suffered from friction and width, limiting rider appeal during recent shows.
Miscellaneous July dispatches report Ambrose park in Brooklyn facing a sparring exhibition ban under a theatrical license with police on standby. Separate items describe seventeen homing pigeons dispatched to Chicago, a Cottonwood Falls gun club meet, and a chessboard of baseball and football lineups across St. Louis Cincinnati Cleveland and nearby cities with team rosters and venues.
The Santa Fe shops unveil a portable compressed air auger for locomotive work. A worker attaches a bit to a handle, connects the air hose, presses the auger to a board, and a hole is bored instantly. It runs at 3,500 revolutions per minute and will be adopted across division shops.
Dodge City July 1 report on a fast special tea train from La Junta to Dodge City. Crews and engines shuffled for division work while other staff faced illnesses and transfers. A burro wreck near Severance showed surprising resilience after two impacts with a Grand Island freight.
The Railway Age notes only 622 miles of track laid in the United States during the first half of 1897, the lowest since 1805 apart from 1695, with 26 states and territories reporting no track laid. Projected year total near 2,000 miles, about the pace of recent years. Also reports a $500,000 rolling stock contract for the Mexican Central railway, with deliveries by August and more equipment by October. Long through runs by the Big Four aim to cut engine usage and save terminal costs. Santa Fe experiments with compressed air powered portable saws for repair yards. Additional notices list vacancies on Cottonwood division and ballast plans for El Dorado to Winfield line.
Racing board of New York clubs plans to beat all century distance records with a trip to the National L A W race in Philadelphia August 4 6 and 7. Organizers expect 1000 2000 riders to join hot accommodations at reduced rates souvenir medals for participants. Barber Shop Notices announce July 3 4 hours and close times due to Fourth of July celebrations. Reminders tout Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised for rapid relief and safety. testimonials cite swift help when other medicines failed. Availability via Geo W Stansfield Kansas Avenue.
London reports condemn reformers in New York over police actions against disorderly women. British observers say reform efforts would be squelched here, noting London has 600 women on streets and police can only intervene on citizen complaints. Also includes notices on chattel mortgage sale, Santa Fe Route fares, and assorted testimonials for Dr King’s New Discovery.
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