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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
3
Mrs Ormiston Chant a noted reformer tries smoking a Turkish cigarette in Regent Park London to study hunger relief during captivity with the Hed Cromsooiety work. She reports initial pangs but supports motives, though she remains opposed to women smoking.
Reports Frye of Sinus Raplag shia State announce that Stession Sehweihfuch plans a new home xen in northern Bue Wotta county. He spends days in the locality talking with Taedawn area leaders to secure support and incentives for settlers to move into a colony. Nearby residents in Sioux pide consider northward expansion, while Beatrice Chautauqua Spec'al Vio Hors Ietond and others weigh inducements for relocation. Sunday, June 20th, 150 for the round trip. Cherry Gonkh Syrup advertised.
At Bird City a Burlington model farm experiment tests the Campbell system aimed at preserving soil moisture in a semi arid region. Promoters claim improved second and third crops, with a subsurface packer and shallow cultivation to reduce evaporation and maintain moisture for faster germination and growth.
Teavenworth July 17 Colonel Cook, commanding officer of the soldiers home, said there will be no persecution or punishment for testimony given before an investigating committee. He denied reports of mass dismissals and pledged protection for members, noting only disobedience or breach of rules would bring discipline. Mrs Smith is improved and removed to the hospital. prospects favorable.
The national board of managers for the soldiers homes arrived at the western branch yesterday afternoon. Attending are General W. J. Prankile president General Arc Mahon secretary General Charles B. Andrews Ohio General Thomas J. Henderson Tennessee and General J. Marshall Brown Maine J M Birmingham treasurer and G B Patrick secretary to General Franklin. Senator Jacob A Cantor of New York and Charles W. Iser also accompany. Mrs Henderson Mrs Daley and Mrs Anderson join as ladies of the party. They leave tomorrow.
Chancellor Snow reports findings on potato vine withering caused by a pest. Insects identified as a stalk weevil Teebobaris trin otatux have been sent from many regions. The bug features a long snout and resembles a grafm weevil in appearance.
A three spotted insect with three black spurs is spreading in the region. It lays eggs on potato stalks and larvae hollow the stalks from bottom to top, causing plants to wither. Though summer damage is limited, dead bugs in fall must be gathered and burned to protect next year’s crop.
The Coffeyville Independent reports a pistol lost 34 years ago by a man who said his sweetheart gave it at enlistment. A second man recalled a similar weapon, and an Independent reporter learned one pistol was recovered after about thirty four years.
Emporia June 17 The assessors reports show Lyon County population fell by 127 with Agnes City Ivy Center and Emporia City listed in totals. Farm land value rose 615,302 and there are 22 560 more acres of corn and 5 100 more alfalfa. Swine numbers up with slaughter value near 18 290 497 higher than last year. Farmers plant less wheat and fats overall.
Hutchinson June 1 The board of managers at the reformatory released appointment list naming Stubberd of Webanece county as principal, Garnett of Iola as assistant, Nell of Osagy as guard, Duhmire of Hugetan as storekeeper, Bebb of Wellington as turnkey, Armstrong of Sarton as superintendent of farm, Hartman of Hutchinson as guard, Warren of Marshall as guard, Brown as guard, with reappointments noted.
Salina Frat J E Sawtelle assistant principal of Salina high school reelected principal of Silicon City schools to succeed Prof Wishard. Pleasanton Henry Prabant sold yearling Riley Prabant to Pat Liston and ter Gibbons of Rich Hill Mo for 175. Ruler Bi 12 months 10 days old 12 hands 5 inches weighs 622 pounds and ran a quarter mile in 18 seconds. Wellington movers wagon passed with inscription Are You Saved Prepare to Meet God or Eternally Lost. Syracuse Loral Santa Fe freight No 3 killed unknown man six miles east yesterday waiting till engine within 30 feet. Wellington Geo T Pitts on Fourth of July committee to confer with Judge L Grider to secure him for Fourth of July oration.
The National League sees Boston in a tight chase with rivals as standings shift. Fred Lake, key Blues catcher, leaves Kansas City for Boston after suspension amid irregular habits, while Atchison and Parsons split a lopsided game as schedules unfold. Judge Ong suffers a bicycle accident in Cleveland.
The Topeka Commercial Club opened its doors with reduced initiation to $5 and monthly dues to $50, aiming to attract business men. Several members were terminated, and plans were made to honor local newspapers. A Kansas City inventor inquiry was referred to a committee while Wichita bids to host a major butter makers convention, expected to draw 2,500 to 3,000 attendees.
Rev Charles M Sheldon publishes a new book based on his sermon story In His Steps It presents a rich moral fable about choosing what Jesus would do When faced with modern temptations a newspaper editor resigns a Sunday edition and tobacco liquor ads while a prize fight goes unrecorded Readers are drawn to the tale as it moves toward a hopeful ending with all affairs resolved
Washington June 17 Senate rapid work on the tort bill with thirteen pages disposed of advancing agriculture and miscellaneous cultural products. Finance committee proposed changes and sustained on votes though contests arose on paragraph choices. Also reported the death of Henry P. Scott at 43, corre spondent for New York World and other papers.
Mr and Mrs J B Lariner of Potwin Place welcome a daughter born this morning. Mrs Anni McColum files for divorce from Edward McColum, citing a marriage in April and alleged abuse in June. Mrs Ellen P Ruth, wife of Henry Ruth, dies of heart disease at her home on Bast Tenth Street. The funeral for Mrs Ruth will be held Friday at 4 pm from the family residence. Donnelan of Herington undergoes skull surgery for mastoid abscess at Satta Pe Hospital. significant dead bone removed, recovery expected. A B Lingafelt, Rock Island telegraph superintendent, injured by a foreign object in the eye, ending duty for now. Cr Reed, jailed fraud suspect, questioned for sanity amid muttering and repeated claims of innocence. Funeral of C J Rosen held from 28 Topeka Avenue to Oak Hill Cemetery, with A O U W lodge and local friends in attendance.
Rock Island announces Sunday excursion to Beatrice Nebraska on June 20 with train leaving Topeka at 7 45 a m and returning to Topeka by 10 35 p m round trip fare one dollar fifty cents Our work will please you Peerless Steam Laundry UF and 214 W Eleventh St
Chicago reports radical socialists oppose Debs plan to found a socialist commonwealth. Debs expects to enlist 400000 in three months and use American Railway union locals as recruiting agencies. Detachments to Washington state may begin soon as governors and labor advocates discuss settling colonies there.
Eugene V. Debs unveiled a cooperative colonization plan called The Social Socracy of America as the name for a new organization to succeed the A U L. At a special session in Urichs hall Chicago delegates, including many women, approved the preamble and discussed the constitution. The project will be developed as the new body forms its charter.
State Senator O F Berry of Carthage will deliver the annual address tonight at Hamilton Hall during the Republican League meeting. He arrived at noon and is hosted by Senators Fred Stocks and G H Lamb. The event invites the public and especially women and girls to attend as Harry is slated to be principal speaker.
Honest physicians insist increased flesh and vigor come from a well digested diet. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as the safest, quickest remedy to cure stomach troubles, improve appetite, and strengthen nerves and muscles, with claims of universal benefit except stomach cancer, available from Stuart Co. and local druggists.
A man eating hyena escaped from a cage in Graveland Cemetery on a June afternoon. It dug holes through graves and roamed among gravestones as park workers and police pursued it. Crowds fled to the waiting room as hunters attempted to corner the beast, which evaded capture and remained at large.
A meeting will be held between Mr and Wye Kounn of the Committee of Fifteen and delegates from Santa Fe general offices after closing time tomorrow evening. Employees from various departments will discuss options so Mr Kim can gauge feasible actions. Plans will be drafted by Saturday and submitted to Kouns and John Player, superintendent of machinery, with employer notification about the Sikata Fe celebration and available resources to carry out the proposed moves.
Washington June 17 The senate confirmed Jacob Mouts as collector of internal revenue for the district of Nebraska Charles Nesior joined as inspector general for Oregon and others named as commissioners for Alaska and related posts Harry Cleveland named agent for Indians in Arizona Clinton Snowden commissioner for the Pine of the Puyallup Indians In Washington Charles Chatter to join the Missouri River commission.
Police arrest Jota O Brien, Ford Hein Brewing Co agent from Kansas City, and Hofman of Lemp Brewing Co for selling intoxicating liquors. Heim wholesale house on Kansas avenue between Second and Third streets supplied keg beer to city stores. Agents stored beer, used cold storage, and transported beer via wagon. Authorities say several wholesale houses operated thriving but hidden beer networks. No beer seized today.
Washington June 15 formal announcement that Stew art Lo W ford s collection 28 minister to Spain influenced by desire to go to his post immediately upon confirmation. Also note of Beatrice trip and a musical programme. Local notices advertise a steak or boil and a carnival route exhibit with various attractions.
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