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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1897
Page
3
A chorus of judges voices strong to midcourt amid accusations in a tense proceeding. The presiding official Gruer and others faced questions over verdicts and possible appeals as the court weighs duties and justice.
Palm Pacific railroad president SHH Clark ill at home in St Louis after grip and pneumonia preparations. Reports say his condition improved slightly through mid May as physicians pursue specialist care. Capper voices reluctance to run and spout for state Republican League. Beatrice Crertaugui reports travel details for Rock Island Fonte.
Atchison June 16 L B Wilcox visits New York to witness a suit involving Mrs. Angel and Jay Gould. She claims marriage to Gould forty years ago and says her husband died. an elderly preacher testifies to the wedding. Wilcox stays at the Gould home near the Hudson with Helen and Frank Gould. Mrs. Wilcox describes their hospitality and surroundings including a vast private greenhouse and public gardens.
A tramp attempting to board the Ennion Pacific freight No. 17 near the Solomon and Los Angeles street depot was crushed when the car passed over his left foot. Niles, already injured, was dragged under the rear of a box car and rescued by Drs. Start and Haslett. He has two brothers in Akron Ohio.
A bold attempted robbery occurred at the Missouri Pacific depot in Wichita as two men confronted baggagemaster Sandifer in the ticket office. He acted quickly, signaling alarm and trapping the thieves, then drove them from the platform before the depot agent arrived to assist and arrest the pair.
Architect George P Washturn returned from Paola as he works with Misco county officials on plans for a new 45000 county courthouse in Ottawa. The project aims to place the structure on the Franklin county court grounds with bids and contracts to follow after Washburn finishes the design and specifications. The courthouse is praised as among the finest and most substantial seen in the region.
Pittsburg schedules a free delivery service beginning August 1 with five mounted carriers. Five carriers will operate initially, supported by private sources and efforts from Mr. Higley to expedite action.
In a northeast river two miles from town a remarkable catch occurred when a stray one inch line and hook drew in an eleven inch catfish which swallowed the hook and was then swallowed by a twenty eight inch catfish. The angler landed both fish, discovering the smaller one after the larger was opened.
Report of about 50 persons affected at a social gathering near Dayton with an ice cream service hosted by J. and Hobrer on a Saturday evening. The event is linked to a suspected poisoning and authorities are investigating details from the June 16 incident.
An incomplete account describes about fifty assembled guests who consumed ice cream and likely some tainted container or utensil. Symptoms resembled poisoning but responded to remedies with no serious outcomes. The text is garbled but suggests a food related incident linked to a tin container and a cake.
Wichita resident Mr. Beffel, a shoe repairer on East Douglas Avenue and known as a clever cycling trick rider, suffered a light sun stroke while crossing North Main Street yesterday afternoon. He collapsed unconscious, received first aid, and was taken to his home on East Douglas to rest. This marks the first reported sun stroke of the year in the city.
In Hutchinson on June 16 three joints were raided by officers. In the Midland block Mrs Ell’s restaurant clerk James Alvin was arrested, but she escaped. A second raid found Roy Jonlansha in upstairs rooms and arrested. A third raid on South Main street netted illicit goods and tied to CM Hartner and brother. Brock remained at large.
General and personal items from across the state note water delivery via the Amazon ditch reaching near the Scott county line, enabling farmers to water their crops. Also reported: D R Menke bought the Santa Fe irrigation sale to supply Windsor hotel with water and an elevator operation, plus a storage tank planned nearby.
The New York World recounts Princeton College's first ball game using a gun in place of a human pitcher. Professor Hinton’s "Gun Dolly" pitcher drew cheers from professors and wives as Vikings and Tiger Inns faced the apparatus. outcomes were mixed with most batters striking out amid fast, erratic throws and curious crowd reaction.
An account of a late game where Atchison beat Topeka for the ninth straight time at Povert Park. Highlights include a fielding slump and a dramatic spill by nine players in the seventh inning, Evans of Topeka and the Yellow Kid of Atchison making key plays amid widespread laughter. The Swede on the mound issued bases on balls as Topeka pressed. errors by Topeka kept the score close and the game tense.
The recap records misplays totaling eight plus others in a Topeka game with players Atchison Iso Bab Beers Dick Brown Krebs Cols Lohman and Miller among those named. Home runs by Miller and Wingert, three-base hits by Cole Jones Evans, and multiple battery lineups across major league teams are listed.
Lafayette Indiana January report shows John Callicott renouncing his end of world predictions after failing to forecast Friday’s non event. He said the Bible’s message remains and he will no longer claim dates or times. He blamed fear and weather chatter for the confusion.
Attention Capital Lodge No 3 announces the funeral of Brother J. Rosen on Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock. All Capitol Lodge No 1 members are asked to assemble at their hall at that hour. Members of sister lodges invited to attend. By orders of ML No 1 Ernest Mueller Recorder.
Mrs Neltis Sawyer Kedzie, professor of hoverhold economy at Kansas agricultural college, resigns after 15 years as lecturer. She accepts a chair at Bradley Polytechnic Institute in Peoria IL, with a salary higher than the regents would have offered. Institute founded by Mrs Lydia Bradley of Peoria, wealth to be valued at $200 to $3,000 upon founder's death. Prof Edward Sixeon, formerly of Manbatta, is president.
In Kansas City on June 16 William Williams, the man accused of killing Lawrence Schnebel last November after Schnebel shouted for Bryan, is to be sentenced by Judge Wofford and likely to appeal to the Supreme Court. Schnebel was shot on Southeast boulevard near a dance venue on November 24 after shouting Hurrah for Bryan.
The Journal from Rome reports a Margusy ai Hudini interview stating a reawakening of anarchist sentiment in Italy. He claims Sovteiats disapprove of outrages yet secretly encourage them, urging suppression by any means. The Arendaye king and Paris ministers discuss laws to protect society against malefactors.
The steamer Bunton arrived in Kansas City yesterday and will stay until morning before continuing up the river toward the Dakotas to engage in trade. Built in Pittsburgh in 186? the Bunton is 165 feet long with a beam of 28 feet and a depth of hold of 5 1/2 feet when unloaded and five feet with cargo.
The Tom Boy mine near Telluride Colorado reports a new tunnel reaching 491 feet below the outworking. The Upper working shows a continuous body of free milling ore fourteen feet wide. Governor Adams and the Rothschilds recently acquired a controlling interest, asserting the mine is the greatest in Colorado and North America.
Armour Packing president declares Kansas City will become the main site for butterine manufacture after Illinois anti butter law. plans to move some Chicago staff to Kansas City and ship to states without butterine restrictions. He notes no town in Kansas blocks butterine production and confirms a plant in Sadness City will be used.
Queen Victoria leaves Balmoral to begin the Jubilee celebrations marking six years since her accession. The eve of the Jubilee will be Saturday, with preparations for a busy week already underway.
Heat and illness dominate Chicago with one death and multiple prostrations reported by noon. Night temperatures hovered around the 82 degree mark, easing slightly with a morning breeze from Lake Michigan as the day began. Extra streetcars will run to the Woolen mill for the Floral parade benefit, with last cars leaving at midnight.
Special train will leave Topeka at 7 sh for a Rock Island excursion to Beatrice Nebraska on Sunday June 20. Round trip fare listed as 250 dollars. Departure and arrival times given with schedule note.
London reports Barney Barnato, famed South African speculator, dies amid rumors of a failed empire and shattered wealth. Investors, once buoyed by his moves, confront misfortune as shares slide and market confidence erodes. Obituaries and timelines in Cape Town and New York trace his rise, collapse, and its social reverberations.
A shuffled report locates Rennie Owens from Guthrie, claiming he never eats meat or bread and seems insane. A 12 year old Bennie is mentioned in jail charges. Patrolman Carlson found the boy at Sante Fe depot. The piece blends fragmented quotes about death, meat, and witchcraft rumors with unclear names and events.
Police report a man from Wichita, traveling with a rambling tale, was taken into custody by Patrolmen Sommers and Jorden after arriving here with a suspicious hook. He claims a prior attack and seeks money, while local authorities investigate the incident.
Police commissioner announced at a meeting that boxing bouts in the city should be stopped. A prominent borough figure, William Smith, was expected to arrive in the city tomorrow amid the discussion on the matter.
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