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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1897
Page
2
Bradstreet’s and Dun & Co review global trade as gold yields rise in Alaska and California, boosting export demand and wheat prices. Yet a coal miners strike curbs fuel and factory output, delaying shipments while pig iron and steel markets wobble. Trade optimism grows for fall with evidence of recovery in clothing, furniture, and hardware sectors nationwide.
San Francisco and Seattle report a surge in Alaska travel demand. The Pacific Coast Steamship Co plans a third ship on the northern route with the State of California leaving July 27 and meeting the Elder at Portland July 30. All berths on the Topeka and Alki are booked. Klondike miners from Seattle report $100,000 in gold in ninety days. The Cleveland sails from San Francisco to St Michaels to connect with Alaska traffic, while the James A Garfield carries supplies to St Michaels for the season.
In California near Placerville a miner reported an ounce gold yield from three hours of digging using a coal mine and a wooden bucket. In Colorado, Joseph Fouelk near Custer county found quartz with free gold and silvanite, drawing a rush to the site with numerous claims filed.
ORGANIZATION OF SCOUTS It is Hoped That One May be Formed at the Buffalo Encampment Denver July 24 Captain Jack Crawford head quarters will be called The Scouts Retreat at the Buffalo encampment of the GO A R Invites all old army scouts guides sharpshooters and secret service men to report at the Scouts Retreat at 2 p m August 2 for forming a permanent organization Those who expect to be there also Those who wish to have their names enrolled will please address Captain Jack Crawford 565 Fulton Street Brooklyn Captain Jack to a special camp to the commander in and will do most of the camp courier work If action is Jack held the same position to Commander Paul Vander Voort in 188% when the encampment was here in Denver he is an superb horseman Theatricals in Alaska St Louis July 21 Ralph Stuart leading that of last seasons stock company at the Grand is organizing a force company to take to Alaska He says the miners will have plenty of gold dust to scoop and the company that saves them fan further money will bring back a large lot of nickels Burning itching skin diseases instantly relieved by De Witts Witch Hazel Salve unequalled for cuts bruises burns It heals without leaving a scar G W Stansfield 682 Kansas Avenue
Bridgeport Conn. Four dead three dying after a terrible explosion on the steamer Nutmeg State at her slip. Several injured and many in serious condition. The blast tore woodwork, blew deck planks aside, and two men were thrown overboard but rescued unharmed. Witnesses say a worker struck a match in a closed forecantie near naptha ignite the blast.
Washington July information from secret service officials reports the most dangerous counterfeit coin seen. A silver three cent piece bears an S under the entile, indicating San Francisco origin. It is underweight but otherwise appears standard in silver temper, with artistic design and likely broad western circulation.
Washington dispatch says President McKinley will ask Congress next winter to abolish the office of commissioner of railroads. The post is currently held by General Wade Hamption. Gold from Australia to be shipped directly to the United States is arranged, while Elbe flood tolls rise with a Hamburg boiler works disaster. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments and piles. Rates from New York to Chicago and eastern points reduced. Route details noted.
New York July 24. Since the anti convict labor statute began January 1, twenty prisoners in Brooklyn penitentiary have lost their reason. The law’s idleness drives madness among federal and local inmates, with several transferred to state asylums. Commissioner Burtis says most inmates are idle twenty hours daily as material shortages keep shops closed and warns the policy fuels a growing mental health crisis.
Prof Moorehead of Ohio State University plans with Gen Finley to investigate the site of the ancient village Seccalum at the head of the Olentangy. The portage connected Sandusky and Sandusky Bay and linked routes from the lakes to the Gulf, with Seccusum described as a neutral trading ground on a historic waterway. Marshall's Band performs at Garfield Park tomorrow afternoon.
Indianapolis July 24 The Good Citizens League and liquor interests clash over excluding saloons from four wards. Councilmen hesitate to take sides, fearing political consequences. League pushes petitions, now over 4 000 with district work partly complete, while liquor forces use influence, bribery risk, and intimidation to sway signers and officials. Ministers shift from neutrality as parks tied to exclusion projects draw support for wider bans.
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