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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1897
Page
3
Boston dispatch reports a rumor that Joe Jefferson would retire from the stage this fall. Jefferson says the tale is without author authority and that his health requires no such step at present while reaffirming his intention to continue acting.
Paris dispatches from the south of Praner describe widespread flood damage with many villages affected. Losses run high as property and crops are ruined and the death toll nears thirty with thousands evacuated.
A garbled report outlines a bustling clearing sale at Furman's venue with Hammocks and bedding on display. Advertised items include pillows and non-poisonous goods priced at 3 cents, as shoppers crowd in for discounts.
President Diaz of Mexico and his wife visited Newton, Kansas, for several hours Sunday evening aboard the Frigate. A 16 to 20 member party of Mexican notables and officials accompanied them, staying at the Clark house incognito and dining together. Report describes Diaz as a stately ruler with imposing features and bearing.
In Norton on July 4 a grand parade drew over 1,000 children from county Sunday schools led by Marsh's Military band. Citizens gifted each child a flag as they marched through principal streets to a grove, where songs and an address by Rev Boggers and a Declaration read by Cerena Moulton highlighted a Christian celebration free of gambling and balloons.
A county farm reports a sericat pump 12 feet long and 16 inches in diameter driven by a water wheel at the bottom. The device, belt powered, can deliver roughly 400 to 900 gallons per minute depending on speed, with peak tests showing over 150 revolutions per minute. It operates without mud clogging and is movable for use in wells, ponds, or creeks, aiding pond building and ditch making.
Fort Scott prisoners aided by outside help nearly escaped after sawing a jail window and fence. A guard reported an unusual noise, and inmates fled when confronted. Saws with sharp teeth were found. authorities tightened watch on minor offenders.
Jerry Simpson spoke at the People's church during Fourth of July services in Washington. He opened by saying he did not come prepared to speak but would endeavor to give the address, drawing enthusiastic applause from about two Washington listeners.
A verbose speech laments the nation’s drift from the Declaration of Independence, urging laborers toward land ownership and fair opportunity. It condemns monopolies, praises Bryan and the Clichio platform, and stresses the need to restore meaning to the flag while warning of national decline. A Kansas colonization note follows with Iowa farmers eyeing western Kansas for cheaper land and cattle, amid a poor farming future. A Fort Scott obituary notes William Newman dying in a wagon after leaving town with John Harner.
Belo observers across the One Fifteenth district believe Cyrus Heren, the incumbent, will seek the associate justice seat on the state Supreme Court at the next Populist convention. He is said to have strong support from the Sixth congressional district and scattered delegates from Fifth district, with porky noted in the race for state printer.
Valley Falls ends its electric service as residents revert to kerosene lamps. The 800 watt, $1,000 dynamo from Leavenworth was scrapped for $60, with prior failed sales attempts to Oska loosa for 1,000 and a partial offer of 190 for wires and lamps. Local notes report corn planting near Anthony and livestock plans, Barber county geology interest from Prof. Grimsley at Ward Burton College, Bear Creek natural bridge photo, and a Wolf hunt in Butler near Dorado with George Cortell earning $5.
Mr. Coffelt explains to Deputy County Clerk Lane that his capture of wolves cost him 20 dollars in time feed and other expenses. The wolves were tracked in Sy camore Chelsea and Lincoln townships a wide open country bordered by barbed wire pastures.
July 6 Garden City reports cattle from Bartlett farm 20 head entered a sorghum field Sunday. About eight saved by owner Charles W. Evans who drenched a down cow. Seven cows and a yearling died. one cow saved by pouring cold water on her back. Local firemen held Independence Day tournament in Abilene with Solomon City winning events. A temperance rally drew small crowd. Grain buyers from Wichita predict double last year’s grain trade. Sedgwick block now tied to grain industry. Dynamite fishing in Auguste noted. Walnut stream violations and fish shipments discussed. new fish commissioner from Wichita prior success cited.
Indee pendence reports a lightning strike during a night storm instantly killed Sam Gregory aged 16 while his brother Jade, two years younger, was knocked senseless and remains unconscious. The rest of the family escaped unharmed though Tadge Gillett's widow is noted in another item.
Earl Ross will take charge as Syracuse Republics head. Manhattan marked the Fourth of July with 15 000 attendees before noon, honoring American independence. In Larned Pawnee County Republican Club elected officers Henry Booth president, Mrs J G Edwards vice president, J P Worrell second vice president, Mrs F J Davis secretary, Robert Griffin treasurer.
Des Moines city railway company announces it will not sell more tickets at the 2 cent rate but seeks a straight fare. President Polk warns the raised assessment from 347,000 to 310,00 could affect transfers. The firm owns Des Moines street cars, operates them by electricity, and routes all to the central station.
William Jennings Bryan donates 250 dollars to McKendree College Lebanon Illinois for a medal fund named the Silas Littard Bryan medal. The award will go to the student submitting the best essay on Theory of Government. President McKinley reportedly offers to attend the next commencement in a bid to reunite Northern and Southern Methodists.
A new summer tours booklet by the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad offers 228 pages of illustrated routes and 660 excursion tickets. It covers Niagara Falls to Atlantic coast resorts with color maps and is available by mail for ten cents postage. The ad notes Ayer's Pills as a popular drugstore purgative.
A Cotton Alley PA man writes praising the Pyramid Pile Cure after suffering three months without sleep. He credits two boxes for a complete recovery and urges others to seek the remedy through local druggists, noting its safety and affordability.
In Los Angeles on July 6, W P Person, once in Santa Fe railroad freight, attempted to murder his 8 year old daughter then killed himself. He had her drink carbolic acid while he drank ricin acid. He told the child she would see her dead mother if she drank. A letter to a friend about the deed arrived late. the friend found him gasping. The girl survived after hospital treatment for burns to tongue and throat.
The Populist Lambeau Club of Shawnee County passes resolutions denouncing P. Kepley and rejecting endorsement for sheriff. It calls for candidates whose records align with the Omaha platform and criticizes past sheriff appointments as biased against Populists. The group vows no endorsement for any county office.
Turkish troops attacked Kalabaka in north Thessaly, routing Inhabitants after a brief clash. Two thousand Turks, aided by reports of casualties on both sides, overran the village, burned it, and killed or captured many defenders as survivors fled to the mountains.
Nasovinle reports a split as the People's party conference opens at 9:00 AM in the hall of representatives. The committee on resolutions is to report by noon, with a broader plan to call a national convention and reorganize the party. A conservative report seeks to gloss past errors while two minority reports on the organizational plan are anticipated after the 2 PM reading.
Attorney General Boyle travels to Omaha to attend a Stockyards hearing. The move ties to ongoing state level charges and suggests use of information potentially helpful in the Kansas case. Also includes an unrelated medicinal advertisement for Reges' German Salve.
Topeka’s famed lion at Faulks show window is said to be starving himself to death after the beloved feeder’s absence. The animal, once fed by Mrs. Poulks, refused food, licked milk from a pan, and showed signs of grief as veterinarians debated treatment. Despite efforts, the lion’s condition worsened, and Mrs. Poulks’ upcoming absence threatened his chance of recovery.
Secretary Larimer of the Kansas Republican League cites congestion in travel plans for the Kansas delegation. They will depart Kansas City next Sunday evening by rail and a list of travelers securing convention funds remains incomplete. Other notes cover the Sugar Mill machinery shipment to Topeka and ongoing legal motions in Hubbard embezzlement case.
A terse classified item states a liberal reward for a No8t Wie female terrier of seven months with black ears and black spots on the left chin. The note gives a contact at 7th St Low Townsend.
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