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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1897
Page
8
Boston July 21 The state house dome, once praised for its shine, now shows dark spots and a worn freckled appearance. Observers say neglect by lawmakers leaves the city with an unprosperous look as the dome awaits maintenance funds. The last casting was in 1834 costing 4780.78, mostly for gold leaf, and experts attribute dullness to two years of coal smoke.
Trenton July 21 The annual report by geologist Smock outlines plans to eradicate the North Jersey mosquito in meadowlands. He estimates initial costs around 1500 dollars and argues it would pay Newark Elizabeth Hackensack and nearby towns to adopt the scheme to rid the pest.
Half a hundred St Louis women with broom and shovel cleared the alley between Chouteau avenue and Convent Street and Third and Fourth streets. Led by Miss Louisa Myer, they staged the effort to spotlight filth, a campaign building on a two year history of civic action by working women and families.
Kansas creameries face a drop in butterfat prices the lowest in the west’s history as more butter factories open. Farmers test milk, prices vary by month and district, with some buyers paying around 12 cents a pound for butterfat. Co operative creameries grow but face higher costs. critics push for fair testing and county inspectors. Some Kansas producers ship butter for export under Secretary Wilson’s plan while others expand home markets or move to southeastern states and London.
Kansas creameries push into Boston trade as Bal lita sends over 1,000 pounds daily. The Chicago Rock Island railway expands stations through northwest Kansas and toward Colorado with Topeka as headquarters, while farmers hope fair wages will keep dairy work viable amid falling prices and a boom that may dissipate if costs drop.
Justice of the Peace Lewis R. McCulloch presiding in Hoboken police court in Recorder McDonough’s absence. A policeman failed to press his oath on the old Bible. McCulloch inspected the fly leaf showing Dec 1, 1976, then scrubbed the Bible with soap water and a brush. He declared it clean and ready to serve another 26 years.
In San Diego county yesterday a miner named Rice got into a fight with several cowboys after boasting he could beat any man. The confrontation ended with Rice being doused in whisky and set alight. Ex-Supervisor Chester Guon intervened, was knifed but escaped serious injury. Rice was rescued before his burns worsened.
The Union Pacific will sell tickets to Chicago for 10.50 and to St Louis for 740 July 16 to 41 inclusive and on July 234, 36 and 20 August 24, 6, 5 and 1. Proportionately cheap rates to all eastern points. For Turner information call F A Lewis, City Ticket Agent, 25 Kansas Avenue, or J C Fulton, Benge Agent.
In Kansas City on July 1 Pardee and Viex star players from St Joseph and Cedar Rapids were released to bolster the Kansas City Blues as part of a league effort to balance Western Association strength. Pardee, a strong fast pitcher from Albuquerque, and Viex, a noted fielder with base stealing ability, join Carrish and Belden Belden from Cedar Rapids in moves intended to revive interest amid widening gaps between leaders. A Des Moines meeting endorsed weakening the top teams to save the circuit. Ned Hanlon of Baltimore reportedly offered 8000 and Pitcher Horton for Pardee.
The Topeka ball team plays Emporia over three days starting tomorrow with games Thursday Friday and Saturday at home. Both teams have won a game in the new series and today’s results will complete the set. Previous Junction City games drew steady crowds and officials urge strong attendance for the Atchison event.
In Emporia on July 31 the home team beat Topeka 15 to 8 in the second game after a closer first. Harris, Ingram and Boukners paired with Stricklett, Colburn and Vans. At Atchison on July 21 the home team shut out Junction City 12 to 0 with strong pitching by Jameson and Loman. Minneapolis manager Walter Wilmot was released. George Miller known as Doggie becomes captain and acting manager.
London July 2 Queen Victoria failed to win public sanction for making her son the Duke of Connaught commander in chief of the British army. Royal favor sparked widespread indignation, with Times and radical papers criticizing the proposed appointment and the Duke's generalship amid cabinet backing.
Justice Landrum presided over a cracker eating contest in Atlanta. AN. Natan claimed to be the champion, wagering against a water and dairy that he could eat ten soda crackers in ten minutes without water. The referee ruled time up after the tenth bite, awarding the stake to Varnadoe and McCrary. Natan filed warrants for cheating and dwindling.
New Philadelphia craftsman Eaw and Ft Neff sent a cut wood inlay to President McKinley. The octagonal piece uses 13 wood types from former presidents Lincoln Johnson Grant Hayes Garfield Harrison and McKinley. Edge strips include wood from Elmira train and J G Blaine. Corner pieces hail Ohio governors Hayes Foster Foraker McKinney Bushnell. Center piece includes wood from Senator Hanna's home marking the campaign year. President thanked the giver in a courteous letter.
Syracuse July 21 Littie Sorren tino a 15 year old girl tramp is described as the first girl tramp born in Syracuse. Found riding on the bumpers of a freight car near Oneida castle, she said she planned to go to New York. The depot policeman sent her back to Syracuse last night. She had read tramp stories and clung to the car as the train moved. The incident ends with her to be placed in a shelter, and the piece includes an unrelated advert for Cascarets candy.
In Evanston Chicago suburb Salvationists clash with police over street meetings near city hall on Davis Street. Officers disperse bystanders yet crowd gathers to worship near Fountain Square spanning Orrington and Davis. Police fail to disperse and the service continues despite refusals to move on.
Bound for Klondyke excitement mounts as the Excelsior departs for St Michaels next Sunday. It will be the last San Francisco to Yukon link this year amid plans to charter another steamer for miners. In Boston, Treasury Secretary Gage agrees to a dinner with seventy prominent men. Florine promoted as a liver tonic offers come-ons from Geo W Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy.
A prominent German doctor warns this era is marked by widespread nervousness. He notes rising lunatic asylums, pale exhausted women, overworked schoolchildren, worried businessmen, and a nerve wrecked social life driven by rail and factory bustle. He promotes Dr Charcot's Kola Nergine Tablets as a cure, available 50 cents to $1.00.
Philadelphia July 21 local report says the cabin once owned by General Grant and moved from St Louis years ago is now decaying in Fairmount Park. Logs rotted and pieces removed by souvenir hunters. It remains the Stuart estate property with park authorities unable to act. George H Stuart Jr sought removal four years ago but restoration had been required. no action taken. Grand Army men may seek preservation efforts.
The parents of Theodore Durrant seek a star based forecast on his fate and request permission to photograph him for exhibition. Durrant's father aims to obtain consent to take pictures for art purposes, but prison directors must decide. Conron Bros. moved their business to 111 West Seventh Street from 524 Kanans Ave.
An 19th century advertisement extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera remedy as the sole cure for dysentery and diarrhoea, claiming instant relief, universal efficacy in severe cases, prevention of epidemics, safety for infants, dependability, and broad life-saving reputation, with 35 and 50 cent sizes available through general stores.
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