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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1897
Page
2
Mark Hanna asserts control in Ohio amid severe financial depression as Canton reports widespread insolvencies. The Cleveland dispatch describes a pro-Hanna shift, predicting a Republican consolidation and Democratic collapse, with industrial and commercial sectors in decline across the state.
The ad argues blood diseases resist doctors and mercurial tonics. It condemns medical patchwork after long treatments and touts S. S. S as a safe, vegetable blood remedy that builds health and avoids joint pain or mercurial wrecks.
Letter from Canton writer describes deep economic distress in Ohio as McKinley era policies fail. Farm values drop, foreclosures rise, mortgages overhang, factories cut wages and run days weekly. Citizens report insolvencies, poverty and party shift as creditors fear losses.
Aaron Woodard, disguised as Pythagoras Pool, plans a cross continental donkey journey from New York to San Francisco starting November 27 1896 and ending November 3 1897 to wager on Bryans election. He will reveal a book project mid journey while contacting McKinley and Bryan and carrying a photographed banner “Owe Donkeys.” Bernhard Menkens acompanies as courier ahead.
The Marquis of Lorne, Queen Victoria’s son in law and former governor general, writes a eulogistic survey in the Daily Graphic praising Canada’s progress. He highlights mining wealth and warns against repudiating debts amid Bryanist political currents, urging continued investment in the dominion’s future.
An 1896 Buffalo national educational meeting advertisement extols Union Pacific’s quick service to Milwaukee and the festival towns west of the Missouri. It highlights comfortable cars, Pullman sleepers, fewer changes, single fare round trip, and invites inquiries for illustrated material.
In Pinoie a town with four saloons faced a drink price protest as a new saloon opened offering beer at 5 cents. A clash erupted when bar staff were assaulted and the new bartender battered. seventeen local residents were arrested in connection with the wrecking of the establishment.
Report from Paso describes recovered skeleton and effects believed to be Francis Schlatter the healer. Found 35 miles southwest on May 25, including an empty envelope to A. OL. Terrell of Socorro NM. Bible and possessions held by Jef Politico for auction if not claimed. Prospec tors say no campfire evidence. suggest lightning killed Schlatter.
Denver considers a 25 mile bicycle path to Palmer Lake along the railroad with potential railroad and citizen funding. Project costs around 15000 dollars for a cement path, but concerns about protection, maintenance, and weather impact remain. J A Metauire of the Cycling World leads the push while Denver capitalists and heavyweights signaled support.
A special train will run from Topeka to Ottawa for the Musical Festival on June 11 and 12 to serve the Chorus and attendees. Depart 7:00 and arrive Ottawa 9:02 a.m. Return depart Ottawa 10:00 p.m. Saturday. Train operates both directions with no car changes or intermediate stops, baggage car attached for carry needed at the Chautauqua meet.
San Francisco June 3 The case of W H Bradbury a millionaire convicted of violating the street car spitting ordinance was postponed in Judge Wallace court at the defendant's attorney request The case on appeal from Judge Tlow department cue poles court where Bradbury was sentenced to a brief term in county jail If a fine only had been imposed the matter would have been disposed of quickly but imprisonment without reprieve was not acceptable to the wealthy advocate of spitting in public places
Ki C Police Row stirs statewide politics as Walling a Pinkerton man named chief of police in Kansas City faces court action and protests by Jaber unions and Democratic leaders. Attorney General Crow fights to oust him while tours note round trip rail to Ottawa festival and Garfield park lighting plans nearby.
The piece cautions against using common baking soda as medicine, noting it can irritate the stomach and intestines and may cause serious harm. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safer, non-cathartic remedy that aids digestion and appetite, described by Dr. Werth and sold by Gingetace at 50 cents per package with a free explanatory booklet from Stuart Co of Marshall, Michigan.
A careless match dropped by a worker in M. Shure’s West Van Buren and Halstead fireworks factory, Chicago, sparked a blast near 6 PM. The blast shattered windows, started a fire in a four story building, injured many workers and bystanders, and caused widespread panic with damage estimated around $60,000.
Miners report extensive copper strikes along the northern crest of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado. The Anita Copper Consolidated Company leads development five miles north of Wingstar with ore extending fifteen miles along the canyon and deep into the rock strata. The finds, termed red copper, have sparked national interest among mining experts.
Thachers roll of honor to be prepared by W C Campbell of the city board of education. Names of Topeka teachers with twenty or more years in the city will be listed on a large embossed tablet hung in the high school board rooms. 21 women named with 25 and 28 years of service. Two others have 11 years.
Fort Worth official Morgan Jones met with Gulf System Receiver Brank Trumbull in Denver to discuss routing traffic to the Gulf line. A new cattle trade from Galveston to European ports like Liverpool is proposed with live cattle first then beef carcasses shipped refrigerated. If successful, thousands of western cattle would annually reach Europe, reducing overland transport costs.
Denver reports rising cattle prices spark a stampede for beef as breeders and feeders rush to secure stock from south of Colorado and Texas. Dakota and Minnesota herds dwindle, prompting large buys by MinnesotaDakota handlers, with 000 head set for shipment to Arizona for breeding and feeding operations.
The Manufacturers and Producers Association has sent letters to Pure Food Congress delegates urging cooperation from boards of trade health police judges and prosecutors. Respondents agree protecting citizens from injurious adulterations and safeguarding California fruit’s reputation for eastern markets should be pursued with utmost vigor.
Wellington police arrested a colored porter on a theft charge after a traveling man from Kahsag City reported a missing diamond stud from the Arlington sample rooms. The suspect was brought back from Winfield after a night detention. a room search yielded many stolen articles but Griffith’s diamond was not recovered.
J T Landis, an Annapolis graduate and famed athlete, departs in a few days for a two year term aboard a cruiser in Chinese waters. He is the son of Warden Landie of the penitentiary and will reunite with his father upon return.
The Santa Fe Route advertises first class tickets to San Francisco and Southern California for 25 50 with cheaper rates to and from Colorado. Open to all, Christian Endeavorers urged to visit the Great Southwest. July crossings of Colorado New Mexico and Arizona plateaux noted with scenic attractions and tourist sleepers on the fastest daily train. Apply by agent A. T. & SF. Ry.
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