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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1897
Page
5
The firm notes July sales up to Saturday the 17th match the entire prior July, the best month yet. With 12 weekdays remaining, they anticipate substantial gain. They attribute the rise to improved times and more customers seeking top trade values, and reply with aggressive pricing to double results.
On sale in Topeka with numerous household goods listed. Doe Square Dinner Pails and dust pans, tea kettles, milk racks, egg beaters, decorated wares, white china sets, goblets, and granite ware promoted at low prices. Includes glass medallion pictures and various small kitchen items.
The Fair Kansas City segment reports on resignations and amicable arrangements involving District Attorney W. Peery and Pension Agent Glick. Lambert becomes district attorney with Perry allied to stay briefly, aiming for prompt confirmation. Leland faces opposition in Topeka over appointments as Congress returns in September.
The police board met Saturday and reshuffled posts amid Populist pressure. Detective Chas C Price resigns to become deputy constable in Justice Chesney's court under Winford. James Kesson named detective, not in uniform. Chas McMillan resigns. New regulars include G M Williams and John Haach as special policemen. The force is now mixed by party with Democrats leading, Populists and Silver Republicans filling other roles.
July reports from Berlin state Princess Chimay faces legal action as authorities and newspapers clash over her public display art. Police and officials push for removal of plates while defense vows to pursue higher court review and end perceived moral interference.
In Cripple Creek on July 19 rising waters and gas leaks endangered streets and buildings. The Palace Hotel received threats of fire from gas and water damage while nearby structures on the west side were flooded and the western hillsides trembled with water.
Paris July 13 Unit 4 States Consul General John K Gowdy has been seriously ill and is now improving after being moved to Plembierss, a health resort on the Angreensoka for a change of air. The article notes his transfer and health status while mentioning ticket sales to Chicago and St Leos at $10.00.
A plea urges buying Clidorella tickets to fund theater for youths. The notice stresses distributing free tickets to underprivileged children, urging adults to donate dollars and invite neighbors’ kids. It highlights a Thursday show drawing 3,000 attendees and asks for a public subscription to ensure no child misses the event.
New York clergymen support a movement to open evening theaters and concert halls for the city’s poor. A petition to Mayor Strong asks the aldermen to authorize public access to arts venues for those who never see theater or concert hall. The effort is championed by the Society for the Betterment of the Human Species.
Galveston July 13 The Mallory steamship line has announced another freight rate cut effective today The tariff lowers second and third class rates by 1 cent per 168 pounds and leaves other classes at 5 to 10 cents per 168 pounds The Mashery steamer arrived last night and another vessel is due Wednesday with Lone Star due within seven days The market is crowded with freight offers as competition intensifies to win business
Topeka society notes recount a Saturday bowling club car ride hosted by Mrs C J Brown and Mr A W Thurston, with a late evening at Thurston’s home lit by Japanese lanterns. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Bonebrake, Mr and Mrs Merar, Miss Brot, Judge Holliday, and many others visiting local families. Several trips and porch parties are scheduled, with townspeople traveling to Atchison, Chicago, California, and Colorado Springs. The Bachelor club plans a charity hop at the Woolm— Mil to fund the Festival.
Amelia Kohler, 92, died at Mount Vernon after a long life shaped by her ties to Tom Moore and Dee Moore. She inspired The Last Rose of Summer, sharing the first line and a garden anecdote that linked to Moore. Her daughter, Mrs Saunders, cared for her. her family home was Aix-la-Chapelle, and she recalled meeting Napoleon.
The note mentions Francisco July 13 Gen Hub in New York as a leading promi se figure while naming Gus Crocker as first vice president of a Pacific Railway group. It also promotes White's Dreams Vermituse as a mild worm remedy offered by Geo. W. Stansfield and Miller Pharmacy at 622 Kansas avenue and the corner of Sixth and Topeka.
The article honors Mery A Ball Bickerdyke on her 80th birthday while noting omitted Mother Bickerdyke Day by Topeka G A R posts. It recounts her Civil War service as a nurse, her aid to veterans, Westward relief efforts, and time at the San Francisco Mint, ending with her lasting impact and a Kansas memorial home and hospital named in her honor.
Reports from Wednesday's Journal recount a keg party linked to Rev. MM Mueller of an Oakland Methodist Church. A committee of investigation and a presiding elder are set to hear the matter, with statements from youths claiming the event occurred near but not on church grounds and denying blackmail.
Advices report 40 to 50 armed royal arsenal soldiers assaulted Cambodians in Sameop forcing many to flee. Some sought refuge in the French consulate while Siamese authorities detained women and children of those who refused military service, delaying reunions with husbands fathers and brothers.
A factional dispute erupted at a yesterday afternoon gathering in San Francisco over relocations involving Jews from Philadelphia to Ephraim Denard. One side supports relocation, the other opposes the 252 scheme, prompting dispersal to avoid clashes. An ad for Bal lard's Horehound Syrup claims cough relief. Ge and Soc. Geo. W. Stansfield and Millers Pharmacy cite products and addresses.
A St Louis inventor showcases a cathode ray style eyeglass device claimed to let wearers see through walls and clothes. Officials plan to use an X ray instrument for baggage inspection, while the glasses promise potential crime fighting use but raise privacy and safety concerns.
Sunday in Pueblo featured two Urinenae Union meetings at the Mineral Palace drawing thousands. Salvation Army commander Booth-Tacker spoke on The Christianity of Christ and The Indian and Social Operations of the Sab vellum Army before leaving for Santa Fe to inspect lands for a proposed colony.
Two colored girls and two children testify as a dog attack leads to a municipal dispute. Claude Stroude accuses Mrs A Hermon of a bull dog biting him, while Ora Lone and the Stevens children report the dog chased them. Judge Atchison offers to shoot the dog if the owner agrees, and a special officer is authorized to retrieve the dog for death in the jail yard.
London dispatch reports Whitelaw Feld preparing a dinner for the Prince of Wales with court secrecy. The Daily Mail notes a Jubilee envoy dining with the prince in New York next Saturday, while a stated dinner is planned for Thursday evening and passage to New York is arranged for Saturday on a steamship.
Japan negotiates with Brazil on possible purchase of warships under construction in England and Germany. Owing to Brazil’s financial plight, the vessels, nearly complete, may be sold before completion. The Herald’s Rio correspondent notes ships built for Brazil in both nations.
Two well dressed men identified as James McCann and Frank Elfer were arrested by police for carrying concealed weapons. Each man had a Bishop pocket large revolver when taken into custody and was fined five dollars.
At 9 o clock this morning two men fought near police headquarters. Special Policeman Tyler, sitting on a railing, was knocked off balance when the scuffle pushed him into his holster. The revolver discharged, the bullet missing his hip by about a quarter inch and striking the pavement. No injuries were reported.
J B Lytle reports selling the pin barber shop to his two sons W F and C C Lytle Nelly Benge infant of Mr and Mrs G Benke died Saturday from summer complaint funeral today at 3 PM Margaret Meintown infant of Mr and Mrs C L Meintown died this morning funeral tomorrow 2 PM at family residence 72th Eine street Peter K Long deemed not in pos by jury in probate court aging and cared for by son Wm H Long County Clerk McCabe absent meeting told by friends former detective Charles Price appointed first deputy Leadng colored churches in Topeka aid Kansas Military Band in debt relief ongoing summer tours book on routes and rates for summer tours published by Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Rail road Includes 28 pages 160 illustrations lists 500 hotels and 600 excursion routes to Niagara Falls Ottawa Lake George Adirondacks many East Coast destinations promotional material signed by General Passenger Agent in Syracuse NY and mentions De Witt’s Pills for constipation.
A jumble of North Topeka notices lists visits to Kansas City and Rock Island, a funeral in Shawnee County, crops discussion, and wartime era society chatter. Names include Gien Humiclt, W M Cowniey, Miss Grace Miller, Dr C P Davin, and many others as residents mention travel, illnesses, family visits, and plans to travel to Europe. The column notes church and school ties, local business references, and a No To Bac advertisement among miscellaneous items.
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