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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
7
The ad notice explains denoted rates and deadlines for the Westy Job Journal listings including help wanted real estate and auction sales. It states submission deadlines for Saturdays and weekdays, with pricing at five cents per line and monthly rates, and notes dissemination of the periodical in Topeka and Kansas people.
Interstate Commerce Commission probes alleged rail rate cutting and a physical pool among ten eastbound Chicago lines. Vice President Hobart and arbiters Goddard and Leonard testified as the ICA expands its scope to include grain from all points west of Chicago. Evidence set to be submitted may spark new attention in the case.
The Denver News reports a De Wolf Hopper special running from Denver to Topeka at average speeds around 57 mph. It left Denver six hours after the regular flyer yet nearly reached Topeka within two minutes of the standard train, powered by engines and heavy baggage cars.
A party of English engineers sent by the Barings of London arrived in La Vampoa to verify an American survey for a railroad from the Pacific port toward Guadalajara. The venture, backed by English capitalists, aims to assess construction costs before potential committee decisions.
Fredericton June 11 A Canadian citizen and St John businessman sues the Pullman Palace Car Company for $20,000 damages. The case, tried in St John three months ago, ended with a verdict for the defendant. The plaintiff alleges a cold caused by a malfunctioning car apparatus on a Boston to St John trip that permanently damaged his health.
June 11 Chicago delegates stayed after adjournment for a public reception at the Sherwin house hosted by the Woman's Bimetallic auxiliary. The event shifted to a mass meeting with eloquent speakers led by Professor John Dean Caton who argued for free coinage and bimetallism, critiquing international tariffs and currency contraction's impact on prices and wages.
Wasnurn college chapel drew a large audience of students and friends for a Schumann recital by Washburn vocal pupils of Florence Townsley and piano Forte students of Helen Wall a. Performances included vocal and instrumental numbers with Townsley Danley and Arnold among the performers. Notable solos by Carl Johnston Edward Strong and Will Letson. The program opened with The Merry Huntsman and closed with The Two Grenadiers. The event was a decided success with strong audience applause.
A flurry of social and business notices from North Topeka items include Miss Elia Sheets at home on Quincy street and Mrs Gil of Sliver Lake shopping in town. Daly busi ness, measles illness, Fourth of July plans, camp receptions, and hotel and church events fill a busy local page. Nearby residents visit relatives, attend commencements, and travel to Tacoma, Baldwin, Ottawa, and San Francisco as part of ongoing community life.
The Overland Limited to California is advertised at 22.50 with a June 2 to July 3 trip window. Union Pacific touts faster travel by 12 hours and comfort via Pullman sleepers dining cars and library cars. Contact B A Lewis city ticket agent or J I S O max G P and T A Omaha Neb for reservations and information.
Lafayette Ind June 11 Prophet John Callicott addressed a large crowd at the courthouse steps repeating his prophecy that the world will end with London’s fall on Friday followed by the Wicked’s destruction on Saturday and the righteous dead’s resurrection with the new City of Zion rising Sunday. He urged followers to guard property, claiming only the wicked would lose possessions. He announced special care for a certain race and faced intense press interest as he sought divine energy for Congress and the nation amid perceived danger.
Mt Vernon June 11 James H Berry known as the tramp millionaire stirred Salem with talk of a possible separation from his bride. Mrs Berry wanted to travel by rail from Centralia causing a dispute as they rode yesterday near Vernon and stopped at Ashly. Attorneys were consulted and saloon disputes discussed.
Washington notes an appropriation to acquire additional ground near the Topeka Kansas post office. The measure authorizes condemnation or purchase up to about 60 feet of frontage, not exceeding 10 thousand dollars, to permit building improvements for new federal offices and a pension agency with necessary utilities and access. The total funding amount cited is 211 thousand dollars.
New York on June 11 Theodore Linder schulte attempted to smuggle 100 glass eyes into the port aboard the Veendam hidden in a trunk with a false bottom. He led police to seize the trunk and was arrested. Two books with names and addresses were found among the items.
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