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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1897
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local death notice referencing a deceased individual and burial details, but text is incomplete making full identification and context unavailable. The readable fragment confirms a death event and possible family connections without clear dates or locations.
An extended report from Cincinnati in December outlines Jane L Seprenary Gayre returning from a cantonation to discuss the passage of a national currency bill. Influential figures, including Mr. Mhaucht, stress urgency for prompt passage to unite the country and prepare a memorandum for Congress. The piece notes the wide interest across states and the pressing need for a timely decision on currency reform.
An 1900s style advertisement page lists cures for rheumatism and rheumatic ailments. Claims of rapid results accompany testimonials from individuals, with vendors Swift & Holliday and Kitchell & Marbure selling the products at Crescent Heights and nearby streets. Other items reference patent medicines and consumer goods like baby carriages and household remedies. The text is a fragmented OCR of a local catalog or notice page.
A severe accident near Sumner County claims one horse and injures a man. Claude Enders, driving a plow setup, drove off a 50 foot precipice into Blatt Creek. The team tumbled, killing a horse at once, while the other escaped major injury. The man, a young laborer, broke an arm and lost consciousness briefly before regaining awareness.
The Wilson County Citizen recalls Kansas printing history and figures like Francis B. Swift and Fr dan McCook era editors. It notes early settlers and printers in Lawrence and Topeka, detailing careers, shipboard and battlefield service, typography skills, and connections to presses, the Encyclopedia Britannica revisers, and Joe Crane & Co.
William Maxey, jailed for robbery, escaped custody from Clay County jail. A nationwide chase followed across Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, Washington, D.C., New York, and Boston, aided by accomplices and a hidden key. Bloodhounds pursued leads, but lawmen have not captured him.
In Concordia on June 1 a Cloud county Republican leader hinted that a state rep may seek a congressional nomination next year but cautioned it would be difficult. The Cloud delegation backs W. W. Caldwell of Concordia while Riley county backs J. E. Heasin of Manhattan. If neither secures the nomination both sides may unite on Judge F. W. Sturels of Cloud county. Callerhead already signals a 1895 run.
Rumors say St Callwetl, a Concordia banker and non-lawyer, may enter the race, triggering a lively campaign. In Marshall county towns Heattie Oketo Marss Vile, ex Justices Hutchinson and Hutchiness, plus LA. Davis are noted as strong candidates. If W H Smith Guesett secures a pension post, his brother Query T. Smith may be named editor of the Newa.
Wellington June 1 The Evening Journal calls on city officials to pressure several women living above the Journal office and post office to relocate after complaints of disruptive behavior. The piece condemns signs of vice in the area and warns of ruralization if authorities fail to act.
Beloit observed Decoration Day with G A R and allied groups amid a large crowd. A procession to Elm Wood Cemetery led by the Seloje drum corps included nearly 100 veterans and public school children. Four young girls laid flowers on graves as Rey Ik Fo McMillin delivered the address. Flags flew at half mast on buildings and homes.
Mr and Mrs Adama of Oronogt report an incident where a large rattlesnake shared their bed ten nights ago. Mrs Adams woke, disturbed the reptile as she rose, and it slid from the mattress leg. She used a broom to kill the intruder with decisive blows.
The Kansas Creamery company of Topeka plans Belleville as the main point for churning. Stations at Rock Tal and road at Narka Scandia Lebmon Smith Center Dresden are in operation with more in Formosa Philipsburg Kensington Norton Oberlin and Hoxie. The Belleville plant currently churns four times daily and averages 2,400 pounds of butter daily.
On June 1 a car of corn totaling 16 Nashels and over $82 was sent from Smith County Kansas to the Christian Herald New York and then to Indian sufferers. The car bore a banner reading Garlands of Owen from Smith County for the suffering of India Mohammedan or atheist, we can feed the world.
Diverse 1920s commencement items list dates and events at the University of Kansas. Activities include senior play in opera house, commencement music concert in University Hall, a Laureate ceremony by Walrutt Calkins, class day exercises on campus, a banquet in Library Hall, and address by Washington Gladden in Columbus Ohio.
The assessors books list 1783 male voters and 1919 female voters in Arkansas City, totaling 387? voters and a population of 6573. Personal taxable property stands at $457,285 with taxes due at one tenth of that amount $115,855. Kansas City was 503% this year.
June 1 Leavenworth report details a raid on an opium joint on Third street. Two Dreamy Celestials and two white men were arrested, Mongolians detained, others released on a $3 cash bond, chief Cranston puzzled by lack of city ordinance to prosecute.
Arkansas City June 1. Attorney Ben Henderson long connected with this county and Kansas politics married Mim Anna Smith, a prominent Great Bend school teacher, on the 15th of last month. They plan to reside at the Henderson home in Bunnyride. Both former district teachers, their older marriages separated the pair years ago.
The Civic Federation of Leavenworth or Civic Federation of Leavenworth formed to reduce taxation and foster new enterprises. It plans to influence politics to favor economy, with officers including President T. C. Lysler and Treasurer Nathan Schioss, plus trustees J. W. Crancer and others.
In Hutchinson June the city council held its last meeting before action on a proposed ordinance allowing liquor to be sold with a license. The city attorney was told to draft one clause permitting sales with a home license. Each church has formed a 12 member committee to attend the next council session and oppose the ordinance amid temperance protests. The measure is expected to be defeated.
New York June 1. A Eddy has taken the first mid air double photograph. After a year of study special apparatus may enable perfect pictures of the entire horizon. The device could capture a ship approaching ten miles beyond the Burkeen line for dock area. Six cameras used. inventor aims to photograph the entire horizon at once.
A June New York item notes the poem Our Boys by Alice Mitchell is dedicated to Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant and Mrs. Jefferson Davis. The letters from Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Jefferson Davis express gratitude and request care in pairing names with the dedication. The exchange highlights honors and the desire to keep associations appropriate among prominent figures of the era.
George Lacey lay severely wounded after a shooting last night. Henry Johnie was jailed without bond and awaits a hearing next Wednesday at 9 o clock before Justice Guy. Mr and Mrs Eroent Muuller of 15 Quincy street welcomed a daughter born yesterday.
Brooklyn defeated Cleveland as New York and Pittsburg also won. Boston sent 25 men over the home plate, while Philadelphia and Louisville each won a game. Details list multiple games with lineups, batteries, and fielding notes across Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati and New York matchups.
Kansas baseball items mix game results and local notes from Atchison Topeka St. Paul Des Moines and nearby towns. Reports cover scores, batteries, attendance, and upcoming matches including a Chilocco Indian nine versus Winfield race track game and Osage Indian burial tribute.
Joseph D. Russell of Brisbane met Kansas officials at the State House in Topeka, presenting a letter from Prof. Shelton. He outlined Australia’s rail policy, ballast standards, freight practices, and protective duties, and praised Queensland’s climate and resources while seeking investment and freight-rate reform.
Washington June 1 the house condemned a sharp attack on the speaker by Representatives Simpson and Hichardean over committee appointments. A motion by Ex inglés failed 0 to 35 to recognize Lewis’s protest on Cube 49 privilege. A special order sought immediate transport of supplies to India and freedom to use any vessel, amid debate on restricting famine relief shipping. The measure was adopted. Webb McNall reported the last installment of the reciprocal tax fund from non resident insurers for 134. The tax, said by George T Anthony to be collectable, is noted amid other commerce ads.
Mrs or Miss Anna Maria Jones case unsettled by Dave Malvane and BJ Dulles over her title and name change after divorce. Judge Hazen in Topeka declines to decide if a divorced woman may be introduced as Miss or Mrs in society. Local attorneys consult as Topeka club members await a ruling.
Central Park leopard Nipper attacked keepers during a transfer attempt. Keeper Marrin and Cook suffered deep claw wounds, with Cook later at Mount Sinai in feverish condition. Snider and others aided, as blood loss was controlled and doctors worked to save them.
Lincoln Merchants Bank fails as doors shut at noon in Lincoln Nebraska. Capital tied to $50,000. bank officials have not issued a formal statement. Local merchants affected as the institution suspends operations.
The page records a series of upcoming meetings and candidacy announcements in Topeka. It notes a board meeting at the Catamercial Club room, a Jer Davis colored Industrial sachets gathering at St Hank's church, and speeches by EK Rodgers and Martis. Also listed are county clerk candidacy details for Aldney Tor, Tom Pounds, and other local figures, with notes on venues and dates.
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