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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1897
Page
5
Notes from a jail correspondent depict jail life, board meetings, and a lynching scare. The text praises the MC A and pegs Kepley, Hungate, and others in humorous but critical anecdotes about jail governance and daily routines. The piece lampoons mob psychology and reports on services and a ghost haunting the jail.
Daniel Rice of Ar Verme sues for hen's board in district court. The bird reportedly has a human face with a Roman nose and defined lips. The interior of the mouth resembles that of an infant, with two uppers and two lowers replacing a beak. The hen, about a year and a half old, has never clucked.
A chaotic snapshot of Topeka life reports warm night, local trips to Atchison, festival planning, park concerts, and band finances. It notes civic happenings, a missing space repair on Ninth Street, odor near the Kansas Avenue bridge, and Paramore’s negotiations over Garfield park shows.
Bertha Bisch infant daughter of F C Black died of cholera infantum. Elmer David Cornelius eight months died of cholera infantum. funeral at 1900 from 183 Pine Street. Elmer Vigneron died at 1925 Van Buren Street of cholera infantum. funeral at 600 tomorrow morning. Lucinda A Brown 75 died at East Fourth Street. funeral tomorrow morning at 100. Willem Fitzpatrick died of old age at daughter G B Kirk’s home 1118 Monroe Street. aged 76 with four sons and one daughter surviving. remains to Big Springs for burial. services tomorrow at 3 o'clock.
The Royal League fraternal insurance group faces continued strife as the supreme council and advisory board clash over governance. The board has moved to depose officers amid opposition within the order, with age-based policy changes and potential rate adjustments discussed to address the dispute.
The Union Pacific announces round trip fares to Chicago for 1050 end to St Louis for 37.46 valid July 1 including other July and August dates with reduced prices to all eastern points. For details, call ticket agent J J Fulton at 225 Kansas Avenue Depot Agent heals all ailments with De Witts Witch Hazel Salve. G W Stanford advertises medical salve at 33 Kansas Avenue. Santa Fe Rosters offers excursion tickets to Nashville for the exposition.
Secretary C J Prescott defends the Master Plumbers association stating its aims to elevate the plumbing trade and protect public health. He condemns unqualified entrants, notes required business locations, and asserts no price control or improper influence, inviting press scrutiny and state or county investigations.
Secretary Long reports Carnegie and Bethlehem decline $200 armor bid for the battleships Hilmela Wisconsin and Alabama. Carnegie offers diagonal armor at a price set by the Navy, Bethlehem willing to mirror. Officials aim to keep shipwork moving until armor is procured.
July 4 report states Brownell Car Company, a leading maker, failed under a chattel seed of trust with trustee Ford W. Thompson for creditors. Total liabilities around 182.98 with notes at 20,790, accounts 17,692 and deeds of trust secured 127.00. Separate note: Galveston rate war intensifies as Mallory line cuts rates effective July 26, lowering New York Galveston freight for various classes.
July 26 report states Myron McCord was sworn in as Arizona governor before Justice Harlan. Secretary Bilas orders McCord to turn over office to the territorial secretary. McCord departed last night. Community notice invites Capital Council No. 2 Ladies of Security social on Tuesday evening at the corner streets. John Griffin of Zanesville says De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured his piles and skin troubles after thirty years of suffering.
Sunday church services and meetings across multiple denominations in Topeka area. Includes First Christian at 62 Topeka avenue with Sunday school, communion, and meetings. United Brethren, Epworth League, Westminster Presbyterian, C M E, Friends, First Church of Christ Scientist, and more with times and locations. Also notes about preaching themes and forthcoming renovations at First Congregational.
Peoria Hi July 24 The main building of the Peoria Grape Sugar company was destroyed by fire causing a loss of 560.00 with total insurance of 460000 of which about 20066 was on the building and contents The works employed 400 men and stored 15000 bushels of cornada They will rebuild as soon as possible The Drake estate of St Paul holds principal stock and a transfer to the glucose trust is discussed Also an upcoming band concert at Garteid Park tomorrow afternoon.
Congressman Vandiver pressed Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow via an inquiry into postmaster applications at Dexter and Poplar Buff. An understudy refused details, citing department rules, noting Democratic postmasters faced summary removal and implying broad staff listings for fourth-class appointments.
Indianapolis July 24 The second decision of Judge Showalter in the street fare case restores the earlier view that a five cent fare under a city street railway contract is constitutional and not subject to legislative change. The court stresses federal courts not bound by state rulings and signals an appeal to the supreme court.
Alderman James L Francis of Chicago touts Dr King s New Discovery as an ideal panacea for seven colors and multiple complaints after five years in the family. A Keokuk minister and longtime pastor asserts speedy relief from Dr King s remedy. Trial bottles offered free at J and Jones drug store Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue. Also advertised De Witt s Little Early Risers for constipation and liver issues from G W Stans, 22 Kansas Syneus.
Dr Donald McLean dean of California medical college was shot three times on Vanness avenue by Patrick Walsh a janitor who claimed McLean promised him a position. Walsh fled but killed himself after a crowd pursued him. McLean was 40 with three children.
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