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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1897
Page
3
In Dodge City on July 17, families along the Lower Cimarron try bark from cottonwood sprouts as a quinine substitute. They claim cowwood bark yields similar effects to Peruvian bark but requires larger doses, with one family saving about $25 yearly on quinine. Two Sterling boys are set to attend Harvard, and an Elk Ranch in started Western Kansas is noted.
The Wichita reader alleges sabotage by Kansas City postoffice staff to delay letters on the fast mail line from Kansas City through Wichita and Newton. He claims letters from Kansas City are held at Newton to benefit banking hours in Wichita, harming local business and prompting a formal complaint with evidence to pursue action.
Emporia moves to license liquor traffic, charging saloonkeepers monthly fees. On court day, several pled guilty to violating the former saloon ban as police marshal Dryer implements the mayor's license plan to raise city revenue. Tomorrow another round of cases will proceed under the new system with eight government licenses cited.
Emporia officials consider electric rates high and thefts costly. At a city meeting an agent presented Canton vapor lamps and a contract for street lighting. Mayor Addin approved installing 26 vapor lamps, replacing electric lights. council to vote next Monday.
State Senator Kelly Wacts arrives in Ellsworth to mediate a city bonds dispute. He proposes to act as compromise agent at no fee if he cannot secure a settlement. If successful, he would receive one fourth of the resulting gain to Ellsworth City from the bond deal.
In Garden City on July 17 Commander Booth Tucker Judge Emery and Salvation Army officials inspected irrigated lands in Finney County to assess a proposed farming colony. They toured farms and windmill irrigated tracts, outlining aims to relocate unemployed families from cities to western lands with five to seven acre parcels and home ownership prospects. The audience heard Booth Tucker detail plans as the delegation departed for the west.
In Atchison on July 17 Lange Yount ran away with Joe Hall's wife, prompting Hall to confront the couple at his home. Deputy marshal arrested Yount after a pursuit. he paid a $1 fine with costs. Mrs Hall requested $5 from Hall, who paid the balance. the couple fled toward Atchison. Yount, a stranger, is believed to be an old admirer of Mrs Hall.
C Gaston of Lincoln township brings a curiosity to Hutchinson a week old yellow legged four legged chick. The creature is well formed and hearty and is touted as a new breed to be named the Preachers Friend. Next year he plans to raise chicks with four legs and two wish bones.
A man of about 25 to 40, pushing a two wheeled cart, passed through Eureka claiming to have a revelation from God to spread Christianity among heathens. He warned of a terrible war between labor and capital within a year, predicting the second advent of Christ during that conflict. He had traveled from the Pacific coast aiming to walk behind his cart to New York City.
Kansas received sixteen fourth class postmaster appointments as listed: Allen in Laon County E R Barer Dover Hotler county D J Rebel Blakeman Rawlins county G Wright Burns Marion county BE Stimp Carbondale Osage county DS Livel Hdwardaville Wyandotte county D S Haines Hiking Butler county Emm Jones Galva McPherson county Janes SeVeteh Grinadl Gave county W E Beattie Hillsboro Marion county J D Hirsetier Lehigh Marion 2 J Kesuse Leann Demp han county C I Weldensall Lone tim Anderson county J D Miller Mount Ida Anderson county A J Paden New Albany Wilson county F M Wheeler Trading Post in county A Hall
Leavenworth newspaper reports Buckley, accused of embezzling 1250 dollars from Leavenworth Cont and Mip company, returned after a fortnight and made full restitution. The company withdrew charges as superintendent John F. Carr stated Buckley did not intend fraud and that others were to blame. Carr claimed Buckley handled 54000 dollars without loss.
Henry M. Cottrell arrives from Levi P. Morton’s Emersite dairy farm to take a sericulture post at the state agricultural college. A graduate and former foreman at the college farm, he is the son of a Wabaunsee county farmer. Also noted: embezzlement warrant for Martin L. Bulkley, missing $1,250, last seen Saturday. Newton condemns Missouri bricks as Wichita awarded water works ditch contract. Hinckley to evaluate bricks from Kansas City. Linn County Populists nominate Sheriff J A Mantney and Register of Deeds in Pleasanton.
Deeds list Erastus Clemmons county clerk C Hoag treasurer No J Conrad surveyor John Gove coroner Dr J W Willishw. The first two named are Democrats, nominated last week. After adjournment the Democratic committee filled its ticket with Populist names. Heavy rain at Great Bend soaks ground five inches, improving plow conditions for corn, grass and fruits. Waggener to run for state senator in Atchison and Jackson counties, district liberal yet Republican, due to death of Frank Wallack. Dickinson Co Republican ticket includes RB Jacobs clerk J B Favor sheriff J B Favor? Wait J B Favor. register J S Van sravevar A C G Rémig. commissioner S Baker. school trustees P F E Munsell and G L Thisser. Dodge City reports grasshoppers eating corn and vegetables, likely misprint for pest. pasturing alfalfa may reduce breeding. Sterling to Harvard: Elmer Engel to pursue German studies. Frank Messenger to study philosophy and English postgrad in Harvard.
July items report Wiech in West Wichita shipping five elks to felyidere Kun to start a ranch herd. The group includes a bull, dam, and three calves. the leader is said to be the largest in captivity with antlers about four feet wide.
J M Jones seeks a writ of ouster against John Watt Republican Fifth ward member after a disputed spring election Watt seated on council despite Jones protest. Also notes seven homing pigeons lost or delayed during a Haven flight and a Lawrence informer’s effigy hung amid local unrest.
Lasned July 16 W H Beyard acquitted by jury of violating the prohibitory law though beer evidence was conclusive. Sentiment now opposes prosecutions under the prohibitory law. Leoti July 16 Florence Marine 17 daughter of Andrew J Marine committed suicide by strychnine at home near Waitelaw in Gresley county. No cause given. Eldorado July 17 Butler County ex Union soldiers reunion planned September 1 to 24 at Eldorado. Meteor near St Clera July 16: a meteor the size of a salt barrel fell, bright light, buried half way into the earth.
Tolliver and CB James rushed to Beloit then Crowl county to buy corn for next fall and secured about 40 000 bushels. Great Bend reports J Housington building an irrigating ditch from Pawnee Rock to Larned to use water from the Pawnee. Lincoln notes a city hall bell bought with a nearly $100 balance from last year’s celebration. Ottawa city plans a general Sunday school pickle at Lincoln Park with extensive programs and a low excursion train. Abilene Jerry Mohler withdraws from race for district judge. others considered. Winfield Mayor Loomis sends Carter’s Monthly to President McKinley, who replied with thanks. Newton Well No 4 water works test shows 500 to 700 gallons per minute for eight hours. Manhattan Republicans nominate ticket: Johnson, Hreege, Davis, Noble, Morton, and E. Davis.
Governor Leedy accepted an invitation to speak at the Kansas Reform Press association gathering in Emporia, where he may roast the press for an hour. James Murphy of the Topeka Advocate teased the idea, and the event continues all day Tuesday with papers on Kansas Insurance Affairs McNall and The New School Bill and the Work of the Text Book Commission by Superintendent Snyder to be read.
Washington July 17 The Senate moved to the contested nomination of J Hughes for postmaster of Birmingham Alabama after McCord and the Arizona governor's issue. Charges centered on personal matters related to his creditors. Senator Chandler opposed confirmation while Senator Pettus supported Hughes and a vote followed resulting in Hughes confirmation.
Custom detectives seize in Hoboken a Chicago man, Joseph Direnberger, with a diamond brooch two diamond earrings a diamond pendant and two diamond pins on the steamer Fourt Blamarck. Entry seized but no arrests. Also notes a New York weekly bank statement showing increases in reserves loans and deposits amid small changes in circulation. A Iowa delegation arrives to accept silver services presented by Iowa citizens.
In Salt Lake City July session of the Transmississipy Congress President Cras clashed with the body over his financial views. The congress had urged immediate restoration of the Bree and unlimited silver at the current ratio. Cras urged resignation, Walton JF Bryan opposed, and the chamber voted to keep him as presiding officer. Regular business followed.
Paris July 17 Figaro publishes a proclamation said to be issued by Tanaias chiefs urging followers to massacre all Europeans on the island save for the English who are deemed allies of the Malagasies. The paper notes English cooperation with natives in revolts.
The Times prints five stanzas by Rudyard Kipling titled Recessional. It laments pomp and boasts of Jubilee celebrations and warns rulers to remember duty and humility.
Flashlight pictures capture the open air amphitheater being built at the fairgrounds for the Cinderella extravaganza. Ten thousand spectators can be seated with elevated views, and staging work continues under contractor M Conncil. Streetcars will bring visitors within a short walk, and a large shelter provides weather refuge.
Crowds fill Athletic Park as Emporia readies three games in Topeka next Thursday Friday and Saturday. Topeka arrives strong in fast ball form with Sheral patronage noted.
A $50,000 remittance from the Christian Herald fund aids Bishop Thoburn’s India famine relief, now operating at over 70 stations. The relief steamer City of Everett sailed June 12 from San Francisco with corn for Calcutta, due there in ten to twelve days. Rev. R. G. Hobbs oversees the operations.
The American Baptist Missionary Union and American Baptist Home Mission Society report wiping out a joint debt of 456000. John D. Rockefeller donated 250000, with other gifts and subscriptions totaling substantial amounts. Officers and secretaries toured the country to rally support, including a January Rockefeller action and meetings in Franklyn and Chicago that raised tens of thousands. The debt was split between the missionary color and home mission society shares.
Rochester July 17 The Empire Express on the New York Central shattered world railroad records by covering 1455 miles in 137 minutes with four minutes added for stops. The run began at Syracuse at 2 24 p.m. and ended at Gustals at 4 47 p.m. Despite delays the journey pace set a new standard, including 48 miles in 26 minutes from Batavia to East Buffalo.
Commander Booth Tucker and James A. Davie inspect lands in southern Colorado as potential sites to relocate eastern overcrowded populations. They aim to secure 60,000 acres under large railroad systems to support new settlements and livelihoods, with reports linking backers including John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil allies.
The Golden Rod store closes after foreclosure, with stock auctioned to satisfy mortgages. Key holders include M. Sauuels, Mrs A. Burmuyls, and Mery ML Chavide non, among others. Wilson and Pwrbus report the event and note Bankest microtapillon eteditor Claflin & Co of New York hold $000 BG.
Canea Crete July 17. In consequence of rising terror and the almost incessant outbreaks and disorders the commanding officer has issued a proclamation admonishing the Mussulmane that if any European soldier is harmed they will bombard the town.
Washington July 17 The Evening Star reports Senator Seldior Hansbroveh of North Dakota will wed Miss Chapman of the city in New York on August 2. The senator, a widower, met the bride about six weeks ago and declined comment when contacted. In New Orleans lightning struck the dry dock at Algiers, knocking down several moored vessels during the afternoon alarm.
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