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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
4
Weather indications show generally fair and cooler conditions for Chicago and Kansas, with Friday bringing south winds shifting to west. Stronger emphasis on cooler nights and dry conditions across the plains.
A long, contested tariff battle ends with Senate approval by a narrow margin. The measure moves to the House with anticipated changes in a conference. Critics note missing beer and bond tax provisions, predicting funding gaps and potential policy clashes ahead.
A North American Review piece lauds Hawaii's public school system as largely American driven by US textbooks and a mainly American teaching staff. It notes a Honolulu normal school supplies well trained teachers, near permanent tenure, year round service, and strong teacher esprit de corps with national summer schools and occasional US educator lecturing.
In the June Forum Mr 4 B Bishop argues for active citizen participation in every election to counter Bosacy control over the voting system. He warns that neglect invites despotism, urges vigilance, and predicts upheaval only if the people awaken and act to restore popular government.
In Harper's July issue Howells contrasts modern Americanism with earlier passion, noting our vast prosperity and power. He argues patriotism now is fatigued yet tolerant, seeking liberty and happiness as a tested path begun a century ago by our forefathers.
A collection of short notices from Kansas figures and towns. Mentions Dr Anthony at Burlingame. Del Valentine in Clay Center. J. Trustee in Emporia. a new Labor stance by Mrs Lease. Ewing Herbert to speak at Howard. a Pullman car incident in Kansas City. Chris Hommen’s wage policy. and the Grand Rapids Seating Company filing for $70,000 in mortgages for seat production.
From Collier's Weekly the piece analyzes color politics among Washington blacks with a rising stratification by shade. It notes lighter groups pushing to displace darker peers from schools and offices, while social pride and self-identification fuel a complex class dynamic.
A Moscow resident recounts multiple deaths linked to eating soft eggs during anger or rage. He cites a friend’s wife, a Connecticut relative, and a Beacon Hill acquaintance, all dying within hours after meals containing eggs while unsettled or furious. He asserts a chain of cause and effect linking anger, egg consumption, and sudden death.
A Chicago Post letter argues German carp are disliked because they reach markets in poor condition. It describes carp as muddy fish, explains a method to improve flavor by moving them through water boxes, then suggests a recipe involving skinning, salting, cheesecloth, boiling with wine and peanut butter to make a dish.
A garbled Atchison Globe item criticizes Fourth of July risks and social perceptions of engaged and married women, notes on parental duties, and promotes De Witt’s Early Risers for stomach and liver troubles. The ad mentions G W Stanafield at 6332 Kansas Avenue and Ayer’s remedies.
J R Stoller leading Kansas City cattle broker heads west to build a $190000 concentrating plant and an eight to ten stack smelter near Idaho Springs Colorado at 13000 feet. The mill will process 150 tons daily using water from the Central City ditch with five mining claims backing it.
Louise Guey Imogen Guiney resigns from the Auburndale postmaster post after three and a half years. She will devote time to literature, citing the long hours and effort required, and plans rest before pursuing writing full time.
Hyndman writes in Justice accusing the British government of famine and oppression in India. He endorses native revolt and says reform is impossible, urging liberation as the desired outcome, with copies sent to native papers to spread the message.
Blanchester Ohio July Rev John Hall the sensational Mentonite preacher claimed to pray calamity to spur salvation. A windstorm struck his tent during services, leveling it and causing a panic among hundreds. No serious injuries reported though Dr Jonas Watkins received a shoulder bruise. Geodetic Survey Party at Weldo July 8 plans base through Kansas and Nebraska. Also ads note Dees German Salve claims and Peerless Steam Laundry services and Little Giant Pills for digestion issues.
A wild Texas steer roamed South Broad street causing chaos as it swam a canal to reach Hamilton avenue and rampaged through a machine shop. It tossed 60 year old Richard Foster and injured him, sent bystanders reeling, and forced a crowd to flee before a policeman fatally shot the animal.
From Tacoma Washington advices report the emperor approves the Belgian syndicate deal to build the Hankow Pekin railroad. The line from Tientsin to Pekin nears completion with Pekin’s first locomotive last month. Construction planned August for the Manchurian branch of the Trans Siberian system. Surveys underway for other routes with much material to be shipped from America. Two steamers load railroad ties and timber for Chinese ports on Puget Sound.
Advices from Honolulu report T. M. Carnegie and F. A. Carnegie nephews of a Pittsburg steel magnate arriving in Hawaii. They plan a short stay in Honolulu then a cruise to New Zealand to hire a schooner and sail among the South Sea Islands for hunting fishing and sightseeing over several weeks.
A farmers meeting in Lexington Kentucky discussed withholding the current wheat crop from sale until prices improve. Millers offer 60 cents for new wheat, which farmers deem unsatisfactory. Squire J C Hayes of Woolford county chaired the gathering, and a follow up meeting is set for July 12 with aim to gather farmers statewide. Kentucky is expected to harvest about 15 million bushels, mostly sold to Kentucky millers.
In Northfield Minnesota on July 8 opposition to pardoning Cole and Jim Younger, inmates at Stillwater penitentiary for murder, surfaces as a petition with several hundred signatures will be sent to the board of pardons in a few days.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Collec Cholera and Diarrhoea Medicine as swift relief for stomach pain and dysentery, claims it cures chronic diarrhoea and prevents colic, and praises its safety and reliability. It also boasts a testimonial about a boy cured after doctors gave up, with trial bottles at a local drugstore.
Labor, Car of extra white ping sarees dust received at W J Miller's Lum Aine. Full stock of red vedar shingled on hand. Our doctor’s remedy failed then we tried Chamber Wing Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which gave speedy relief. For sale by all druggists. You may hunt the world over and you will not find another medicine equal to Chamberisin's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. It is gleagent, safe and reliable. For sale by all druggists.
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