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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1897
Page
2
John L Sullivan writes for the New York World on the Fourth of July praising America as the greatest country, urging patriotism, hosting a firescracker celebration, and defending himself against critics. He comments on England, Russia, and France, recalls past fame, and stresses personal responsibility and national pride.
Disjointed speech touches on drinking, teetotalers, raw meat, and personal career reflections. Mentions Fourth of July and taking responsibility before the American people. Overall, a garbled transcript with unclear context and multiple incomplete ideas.
In a reflective note the famed pugilist is described as a man who was always ready in and out of the ring. He did what he believed, and his deeds aided by tutelage, as the writer muses on the long span before his funeral and the succession of fighters' funerals to come.
California farmers report an all time high grape yield with 30 to 60 carloads daily sent east as the season peaks. Apricot and peach output rise with strong prices while plum and pear crops show varied results. Fresh market shipments and pricing reflect a booming fruit season across the state.
Washington reports a barber named Carl O. T. Peterson, living on Fifteenth Street, bears a striking facial resemblance to Senator Han Ae. He has been mistaken for the senator by office seekers and even Secretary of State John Bhermen, leading to an awkward exchange. Peterson has since shaved his side whiskers to lessen the likeness despite ongoing confusion.
A wild west stunt at Sterling Col July features three cowboys Buck Chears Nick Per kine and Lon Sherwin offering 10 to anyone who could ride their pony For 1 seconds West Point cadet Howanl son of General O O Howard attempts the feat but falls and is eliminated after a midair contortion shows travelty tactics fail on a thoroughbred bronco
At a July board meeting Inspector Healy heard residents’ complaints of offensive odors from surplus trees and agreed to refer the issue to the city council for possible removal. The council is expected to act promptly to cut down the trees causing illness and distress.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Fer Morbia and pills with garbled phrases about conditions, bee ch and collars. Mentions Steam Lab and 114 sth St in a nonsensical ensemble of stray lines.
Rev W Naylor from Topeka will occupy the pulpit at the First Methodist church during Dr Embree's Europe trip. A Washburn graduate, Naylor preached on The Tree Freedom and has won state and interstate collegiate oratorical contests. He is a Topeka youth with parents living just east of the city.
A St Louis grand jury indicted several judges and clerks of election for frauds in the Ninth precinct of the Fourteenth ward. Names include CF Moeller Thomas P Carey Thoring Dunn Charles H Bhockmiller Willam Budde and Ric ard Carey. Five were arrested and bailed with Budde and Ricard Carey not yet arrested. They were not officially connected with the polling place.
President McKinley enjoyed a quiet Sunday in Canton. He attended the First M. E. church with his mother and was greeted by townspeople. After services he visited relatives, had dinner at Mrs Barber’s home, and spent the afternoon with kin amid a warm, informal reception.
Mrs Adial E Stevenson plans to depart for Europe in about two weeks after receiving a telegram from her husband requesting her presence in London. She will stay in Europe until the completion of his duties with the bimetallic commission and related work.
An ad describing hot weather dyspepsia symptoms such as stomach heaviness, loss of appetite, and heartburn. It claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets relieve indigestion by toning the stomach and aiding digestion. Endorsed by physicians and available at druggists, with free literature from Stuart Co. Marshall, Mick.
George Goodrich of Sedalia Missouri, a gardener, is jailed on felonious shooting charges after midnight gunfire at the Turner residence. Mrs W M Turner and Lem Mawarde are under surgeons care as doctors work to remove shot from their bodies. Goodrich reportedly warned neighbors of funeral disruption if disturbed during rest on the Fourth of July.
A mysterious Oriental woman, dressed in Medonna like garb, toured Tombstone Arizona and drew crowds with claims of miraculous cures. She reportedly spoke with a foreign accent and shared centuries old prophecies. A Mexican man crippled for years walked after her touch and stood unaided. She accepts no payment, only food and lodging, leaving residents debating her authenticity.
An old advertisement touts a remedy for cholera infantum and bowel complaints as nearly instant, safe, and universally effective. It claims cures for dysentery and chronic diarrhoea, prevention of hillnus coli, and lists 25 and 50 cent sizes available from druggists.
In a New York interview, President McKinley tells Eva Valesh he sees gradual improvement ahead as crops in the West loom large for recovery. He supports tariffs to protect American workers, notes that high tariffs help nations retain wages, and stresses practical experience over theory in addressing social and industrial questions.
The interview with President McKinley covers immigration restrictions, noting gradual limits instead of an outright halt. The dialogue shifts as Senator Platt arrives, ending the interview. The observer describes McKinley’s magnetic presence, warmth, and impulsive nature, while denying a distinctly strong personal force.
Washington July The Republican caucus discussed a stock and bond tax tied to the tariff bill. Senator Lodge proposed per share and per bond taxes with expected revenue around seven million dollars. The finance committee debated rates and stamp tax on stock issues, while tobacco and beer provisions were trimmed.
Washington reports Austria, the first great foreign nation to propose government backed action against trusts, aims to shield consumers from high prices for sugar salt and other commodities. The finance minister introduces a bill authorizing supervision of trust pricing and trade.
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