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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1897
Page
5
A Topeka festival contemplates a secret committee selecting the Festival Queen, with public reveal at opening day. The queen and court will be decorated, entouraged by a prime minister and a court, with costumes and carriages planned months ahead and expert expenses anticipated.
Mrs. M E Waterbury of Emporia writes a suggested Harvest Queen plan for the Topeka Fall Festival. She envisions a queen seated on a wagon piled with sheaves, white wreath, and a white fringe train, drawn by white oxen with attendants in page outfits, inviting farmer boys and girls from Shawnee and nearby counties.
The country searched for four white oxen to be used in processions but none were found. If oxen are needed, they must be sourced from Missouri or Arkansas.
AccuMUng by far enumeration reports to the board last evening show 9,650 school age residents, with about one third boys and girls. The board received the report, approved vouchers for enumerators, and discussed resignations, teacher vacancies, bids for a new shop plan, and bank deposit rates.
Whitelaw Reid travels to Windsor Castle after being invited by the queen for an overnight stay and dinner. An erroneous report claimed US embassy expenses reached five pounds, but the State Department allocated only two pounds. Reid and his secretaries reportedly cover their own costs.
Representatives of 43 fraternal and benevolent orders meet at the Commercial club to consider decorating Kansas avenue from First to Teeth streets in festival colors. Cost near 408 dollars for streamers across corners. plans call for each lodge to erect one display to heighten the street’s appearance.
The notice nominates John W. Gardiner for sheriff at the upcoming primaries on Saturday July 10. Gardiner has had varied experience in handling criminals and would be a trained candidate if nominated and elected. Also mentioned are local business notices about Nelson’s bathhouse and swimming school on Fritz teland 0 Topeka avenue, Lux Commission Co opening at 626 Kansas avenue with S. Lux as president, and the law firm Isenhart & Alexander at 917 Kanene avenue.
Price Wickersham of this city took first place in a bicycle road race from the fort to the Grant Statue, with W. H. Farrell of Leavenworth second and W. H. Weick of Kansas City third. The event drew large Kansas City participation and a lengthy, orderly crowd along the course. Across the page, scores and standings from diverse games and races appear, including Louisville, Leavenworth, and regional leagues.
Washington correspondent reports Secretary Gage advised a friend to invest 350000 in business ventures only if currency reforms precede prosperity. He criticizes the four year industrial downturn and says relief awaits radical currency changes as confidence in business remains absent until money is on a stable base.
Rev. A C Dixon at Hernem Place Baptist Church in Brooklyn delivered a sermon on independence and spent much of his time denouncing Coney Island. He claimed a Brooklyn official attended a season opening banquet there and warned law enforcement laxity would fuel vice. He also attacked a former Law Enforcement Society member posing as a Methodist preacher and drinking there.
In Eureka California on July 6 Prof. George Weston an astronot and his assistant FL Seption of Aberdeen Washington died attempting a balloon ascent and parachute jump. After inflation ropes released the balloon rose 60 feet Scotten entangled fell breaking and dying. Weston clung to the parachute but a strong wind carried him away and he was crushed in a terrible manner.
Washington July 6 Senator Harris of Tennessee is resting more easily but remains in serious condition. The elderly senator suffered a grip attack months ago with stomach troubles and never fully recovered, and the present illness is viewed with grave apprehension.
In Springfield on July 6 a riverfront fireworks display ended tragically when two men, W Malone of Brockville and T Nolan of New York, drowned while handling fireworks on a float. Malone slipped into the river and while Nolan tried to save him, Malone grabbed him and they both sank.
A severe wind swept Rugsks beach near Hudson yesterday afternoon causing extensive damage to an oak grove where thousands gathered. Frank Chandler of Norwalk was severely injured with both legs amputated by falling trees. Dozens of horses were killed and numerous buggies and carriages smashed.
A freight train on the White Mountain division of the Boston and Maine railroad was wrecked by a washout north of Woodaville New Hampshire today. Engineer Patrick Lennon fireman Art Pebbies and brakeman C B Lange were killed.
Canton Ohio July 6 Mother McKinley is about the house as usual and shows no serious effects from yesterday’s fall. She belittles the accident and says she will recover. Reading Chart notes from Kansas State Text Book Commission praises Wooster’s Reading Chart as sturdy and suitable for first term work with beginner reading.
John Madden of Emporia, former congressional candidate against Charlie Curtis, rejects rumors of a Democratic Populist alliance to replace him with H. S. Martin in the Fourth district. He says no plan is under consideration, will rely on the district’s support, and will address the matter when the time comes. The atmosphere reflects anxiety over civil service rule applications to revenue and marshal offices.
Senator Sterne questions whether the Civil Service rules apply to deputy United States marshals. He notes talk in Washington that deputy internal revenue collectors were protected by the order, but Deputy Marshals may not be covered. He hopes Civil Service does not extend to those positions. Mr Sutton plans to appoint J. H. Fagan of Leavenworth as chief clerk to the Internal Revenue office there. Fagan is brother-in-law to W. C. Hook and has held the post 20 years.
Kansas office seekers face turmoil as Ed Brown of Girard loses inspector post after receiving a revoking order tied to President Cleveland's civil service order. Also listed are pension claims allowed through Senator Harris's efforts for Kansas residents including Carns, Fisher, Marsters, Miles, Afcore, and others with various dates and amounts.
Monterey California July 6 disturbance over a Portuguese flag displayed beside the American flag near Ortman’s grocery. Citizens pulled down the Portuguese flag, then removed it as it ripped. Ortman complained to the Portuguese government.
City council fails to confirm George Stoker as deputy street commissioner amid opposition from Councilmen Skinner and Pattison. They propose naming candidates, while Mayor Fellows defends appointment authority. Debates reveal talks of abolishing the office and concerns over Stoker’s finances and suitability.
F Street president of the Topeka Water Company urged compromise at the meeting last night. He said litigation is costly, proposed 5 to 6 percent return on extensions, and offered to absorb a $4,000 city claim by reducing costs. A committee on ways and means will meet tonight to decide on further actions. A Walnut Grove petition seeks flood prevention at Harrison Street and Topeka Avenue. A new sidetrack on East Fourth Street to Peter Street was approved to aid coach shop construction.
North Topeka residents are noted for visits and life events. Roy Canson plans a Sunday in Kensws Cig for a short visit. Mrs. Anderson of Tyler travels to Colotide for a skimmer examination. Various locals are mentioned with social visits, obituaries, and a church gathering at Mt Glive church inviting all.
A promising remedy claims to relieve bladder and kidney pain within hours. It purportedly eases urinary discomfort, water retention, and related pains in both men and women. Sold by Geo W Stansfield and Sim Drue Co with free sample offer.
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