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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1897
Page
3
In Leavenworth county an epidemic of hydrophobia spreads among farmers. Six cattle died after dog bites at Kirkpatrick farm near Stranger township. Residents fear more animals were bitten as officials report a stray dog presence and unknown total losses.
Col. Rowland assumed leadership of the Leavenworth Soldiers Home in a public ceremony. Governor referenced, addressing policy, discipline, and unity among veterans, pledging a nonpartisan, harmonious administration focused on order and welfare.
July 22 Letsveorn reports dangerous rickety houses in the city must be repaired or torn down. The mayor and vice marshal list unsafe buildings including 94 Miami Street one story brick 51 Ottawa Street one story frame 205 Delaware Street two story brick northwest corner Short and Main streets and the one story brick west side of Third between Shawnee and Delaware Streets.
Mrs M A Weed of Ruswell denied a July Journal notice stating she spoke at a Bunker Hill celebration. The letter asserts she enlisted in 1881 as an army horse handler and did not deliver any speech. The exchange centers on misrepresentation of her role and wartime service.
Abilene July 28 report on spring wheat trials shows only limited yields. Farmers planted spring wheat as a hoped duty against winter wheat, but early results indicate poor performance.
Cinity reported twenty five to thirty Wash els per acre and forecasts no further experiments. Only sixty four acres were sown in the county this year.
Wellington July 21 Attorney FE Ware for the Waterworks company submits settlement terms to the city. He proposes half of past indebtedness at old rates or 5125, and future services at 1500 dollars per year plus taxes for two years from acceptance. A second proposal suggests three disinterested county residents be chosen as arbitrators to fix the basis for resolving the dispute between the company and city.
Joseph Center of Turon posted bond in Justice Morris court for an appearance Thursday July 23. He is charged with criminal assault on Jessie McOsker a 8 year old girl who is his niece and living in his family. The complaint was filed by her father in Pratt County and the alleged crime occurred on May 8.
Wichita July 22 D M Brown a noted attorney of this city was notified today of his appointment as assistant district attorney of the Indiana Territory with a salary of 1500 dollars. Brown is an old friend of President McKinley and was named by McKinley in the convention when he was favored for congress. The friendship has continued and this appointment is among McKinley’s few personal selections.
Harper July 22 report: county tax commissioners issue order allowing mortgagees or property owners to pay delinquent taxes without the 45 percent penalty. Advertising costs and related expenses will be paid. Aim is to clear county liens and encourage prompt payment. Other counties are considering similar moves.
In Larned on July 22 tramps set a fire that damaged an elevator and caused $5,001 in losses. They escaped on two stolen horses after starting a blaze along a side track of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, near Hegel, about 20 miles west. Two box cars burned and the fire quickly spread before responders could control it.
The Populist convention at Ellinwood nominated judicial candidate Eliwool on the forty-seventh ballot for judge of the Twentieth Judicial district. Paley of Rice county was nominated on June 1 after a deadlock. Foley, Hotchkiss, and Mosely led in votes through the twenty-ninth hour, with Foley at 18, Hotchkiss 18, Mosely 13.
In Garden City on July 22 a group of black Republicans met alone and resolved not to attend the Republican primaries that night. They cited the repudiation of Robert Johnson, a Black candidate, for post master as their reason for boycotting the event amid a post office controversy.
The Melvern post office was blown open yesterday with dynamite. A total wrecked safe yielded ten dollars in stamps and an equal amount in money seized by authorities. The incident occurred near Lyndon on July 22.
Melvern woman Mrs Drittend faced a six count trial in Justice Weber's court in Ula city yesterday for selling favors at her Melvern restaurant while her husband serves 120 days for a similar offense at the same place. Sparring contest between Jack Craney of Atchison and Dye of St Joseph halted by police amid grounds that prize fighting would be allowed.
North of Ellinwood a man was found shot in the head and with his throat cut from ear to ear, suspected murder for money. J. M. Simpson very sick at his Canton farm. Various brief Kansas items: wheat cradle tragedy at White Cloud, remonstrance against gas street lamps in Emporia, bank depositors to be paid 30 cents on the dollar in Hutchinson, injunctions against five Salina joints, Rog ers Bros. harness firm failure at Waverly, and assorted town notes from Lyndon Newton Lawrence Atchison Hiawatha Jewell City and more.
Thirteen girls at the Missouri Industrial Home in Chillicothe clashed with authorities when ordered to move from Marmaduke cottage to a school room. Led by Frey of St. Joseph, they armed themselves with chairs, bruising staff and pupils. Police and guards intervened. several girls jumped from windows but were captured and jailed. Disturbance reportedly linked to alleged whisky smuggling by workers.
Deputy U S Marshal McClure arrived to take Rhoda Puller into custody, a notorious Arkansas female outlaw tied to a counterfeit ring operating in Independence County and neighboring areas. Puller was seized at Batesville and reportedly agreed to reveal confederates if clemency was granted. A separate note reports a severe hailstorm north of Lake Zurich causing widespread damage to crops and trees.
San Francisco July 2 There is a fair prospect of a railroad boycott war between the Atlantic Pacific and Santa Fe as the Santa FeRailroad bans employees from entering saloons on or off duty A Protective association urges Santa Fe to meet its alleged discriminatory policy and copies are sent to officials plus crewmembers. A separate item notes Ray Stewart receiving a Hartford No 1 bicycle from train crews and the Parker creamery promoting refrigerator car service for Santa Fe with first car built and collecting cream from Parker skimming stations.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination for the position of supervising architect of the Treasury in Washington. Salary 4,000 per year. Applicants must submit training and experience details and take an examination on September after completing preliminary tests.
A newborn daughter prompts Frank Stitt transfer man for the City railway to change the usual baby gift. Instead of cigars he will provide 12 dozen white bow ties for all motormen and conductors as a lasting keepsake celebrating his child.
New York July 22. The towing vessel Saturn bound from Boston to New Orleans was wrecked early today after a water gauge glass broke and boiler and engine rooms flooded with escaping steam. Chief Engineer James A. Gilkey, assistant A. M. Bowen, and fireman John Bennett were severely scalded but survived as they were rescued and taken to Staten Island Marine Hospital.
Hong Kong Times correspondent reports a grave police scandal with several officers suspended on charges of accepting bribes from gambling houses. Also noted are ticket sales aboard the Santa Fe Route and advertisements for De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and Hall's Hair Renewer from local merchants.
Miners who attended Debs meetings in Fairmont are discharged. Eugene V Debs repudiates an alleged interview as a falsehood. Ratchford reports dispatches about miners being laid off. Dolan active in organizing. Eleven attendees in Watson, plus twenty seven at West Fairmont, bring union count to forty seven in the district.
The Detroit and Cleveland line steamer City of Alpena with 200 passengers struck a reef in Thunder Bay in dense fog last evening. Tugs arrived but could not free her. freight may be removed by mail boat. Passengers landed ashore. no injuries reported, though release may be delayed.
Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall returns a draft of 140 tendered by Connecticut Mutual Life for a Kansas business license. He cites prior refusals on March 2, 18%, and notes grounds have multiplied. He directs if holdings are unsatisfactory, courts are open. Letter is to Jacob L Greene, president. Presidential Appointments Washington July 22 lists nominations for U S attorneys and canal commission posts with several appointments and postmasters across multiple states.
Alderman James and Francis of Chicago promote Dr King's New Discovery as an ideal remedy after five years of use in one family. A Keokuk minister adds fifty years as praise, claiming fast relief. Trial bottles offered free at J. & Jones' Drug store on East Street and Kansas Avenue.
The Union Pacific offers cheap fares to Chicago at 10.70 and to St Louis at 7.40 with several July and August travel dates. Information available through F A Lewis City Ticket Agent 525Kansas Ave or J C Fulton Depot Agent. Also an ad for One Minute Cough Cure and a local charms business.
Kansas City packing houses including Lift & Co and Jacob Cold & Co store extra coal as Armour unloads about 150 carloads for seven days. Coal remains scarce with no price rise yet for regular customers. Railroads, leveraging government privilege, have seized roughly 800 carloads for their own use, walling them in box cars.
Fairmont West Virginia July 22 at 2 PM four telephones from Monongahela asked Sheriff and five deputies to move against troublemakers. A later message says half the men have left and will not let others work. Deputies faced resistance to eject them and prevent property damage.
In Ada Minnesota on July 2 heavy rains totaling about five inches soaked ground and flooded half of Norman County. The Red River is unable to carry off the water and wheat farms from Hendrum north for miles face ruin as boats rescue residents amid widespread devastation and prior mood-related troubles worsen farming losses.
A collage of brief quotes and jokes from several papers including exchanges about doubling money, social chatter, and a humorous take on a freshman egg theft. It also notes a reminder to treat colds early with One Minute Cough Cure from G W Stansfield of 6% Kansas Avenue.
The New York Central offers a growing uniformed red cap attendant corps at Grand Central Station New York City to assist travelers. Service is free with no tips, and attendants direct passengers to trains, carry luggage, and guide to elevated or surface lines. Citizens praise the multilingual staff and universal presence across waiting rooms entrances platforms. In addition, advertisements tout DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin troubles and Beggs’ German Salve, with local druggists selling it.
The Staite Journal outlines its full day leased line AP report and large circulation, noting 11 000 daily readers in Topeka and suburbs. It describes its brick building at Kansas avenue and Heightest, four Linotypes, and a decade of rising circulation from 800 to over 11 000.
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