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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
6
The Topeka Daily State Journal cites monthly figures with January at 299825 February at 297060 and March at 327845, highlighting a strong showing across the period. The report emphasizes rising or solid performance backed by the named date entries and totals.
The State Journal describes its Topeka headquarters and presses, vowing daily circulation now over 11 000 with 43 carriers. It touts exclusive brick building at Kansas avenue and Hightest, four Linotypes visible behind plate glass, and wire service from Associated Press.
Social and personal items from Topeka and vicinity describe recent Scotian events and visitors. The first dance of a series for the Fall Festival Floral Pond fundraiser took place last week at a local venue, with Mr S Sutton and Str J B Werh in charge, praised by all attendees for their efforts.
A Topeka society page describes a wedding and concert event set in the city. Frances Walker performed as a vocal soloist with Miss Tracy accompanying, followed by a Bachelor Club dance and a large social gathering. The item lists attendees, local sponsors, and notes travel and visits among Topeka residents and guests from surrounding areas.
A six week leave ends as Mrs Minnie Daley visits Perry T and distant mentions of outings in Ottawa. Mins Mabel Fouls hosts a party on Mr Downire's lawn. Priscila du tad picnic at Garfeld park with listed attendees including Edna Millice Lela Horde Whitmer Miras Mein Sties Ollie Markty Ethel Cockrell Tom Whitmer Roy Millice Tom Wendel Frank Burch Audie McKilrick Curtis Couhas Wirgett.
The St Louis report says Martin Ensley is charged with assault in a late night incident in which Collins was struck with a hammer during a confrontation near a hotel. Ensley asserts his innocence and says he did not intend to rob or injure Collins. Witnesses describe a dark, chaotic scene with a hammer and a struggle as they fled toward a car loop and a pavilion.
Commitees of 26 coordinate Somers reunion arrangements for Pall Festival. Adjutant General Allen, MF McKirain, J H Stevens and WW Dennison lead general supervision. Sons of Veterans with Home Smith chair the committee. aims include a large attendance and soldier welfare services with daily ministering. The Prince of Wales visiting end of term noted. details to be announced.
Beatrice trip advertises Sunday June 20 with special train from Tspeta at 7:45 am and arrival 10:05 am. Fare listed as 40 cents. Also toutsDevitt Salve for eczema and skin ailments with Geo W Stansfield at 622 Kan Ave. Lectures and music programs promoted for families.
A temperate Kansas editorial rails at political figures and rail interests, denouncing past expeditions as corrupt and extortionate. It defends the Republican platform, calls for unity, warns against deceit and false economic ideas, and urges firm, honest leadership to secure permanent party strength and suppress populist influences.
Fragmented OCR text shows a political dispute involving Oster Sweyero and Alleged ties to the Republican party. It mentions Leland, a supposed job land issue, and a plan to expose subversive acts by referencing national cemetery support. Mr. Swayne anticipated a confrontation and urged Madison to keep him subject in an address.
In a city arrival scene the group debates not atacar Leland. The president notes avoid provoking Leland and hints he may join later. Swayze insists on pursuing Leland, Madison urges restraint, while a Madison interview downplays party vengeance and losses.
A year after meeting to ratify a platform and nominate a ticket the Kansas Republican league club celebrates a great campaign victory. It praises Willam McKinney as an advance agent of prosperity, pledges to redeem Kansas from populist misrule, and commends President Ed Madison and Secretary O K Swayze for their tireless work advancing the party principles.
The report describes a tense scene with George Smith and several Republicans at a rally. Madison apologized for offending the men, saying the interview ended after he admitted the breach and acknowledged the need to be heard.
A hot spell and scattered showers swept through the Chicago area, raising temperatures to near noontime highs and leaving a scene of damp, humid conditions. Weather brought lightning threats and minor damage amid the unsettled conditions.
Prostrations claim two family members, Dr. Alonzo G. Tagert and James Cannora, from sun attack. A thunderstorm later damages the city with Urhtring strikes, Fred Neusbeck killed, small fires started by the webbine. The Harrison street bridge wire faults kill two horses and near misses occur as officials reopen the bridge to avoid loss of life.
Miss Isabel Thompson aged 17 died after an appendicitis operation at Stormont hospital. She had seemed to recover but contracted pneumonia and died at 10 o clock last night. She was a Bethany College graduate this year and the only daughter with a large circle of friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Fragmentary notices from a late 19th century issue mention cool breezes valued in summer, Milwaukee on Lake Michigan, and a reference to an upcoming Division National educational meeting on June 3, 1897 in Santa Fe. A testimonial from W. Black of Topeka and a Newark reader tout a One Minute Cough Cure for croup and lung illnesses.
Today’s Market Report outlines weak wheat opening amid unsettled western weather, with July futures slipping and prices soft across grains. Livestock seen by midday at modestly lower levels, hogs and cattle showing light demand, while lates for lambs and sheep indicate limited gains in the daily action.
Market telegrams from Kansas City and surrounding markets detail receipts of wheat corn and oats, with notes on prices and firmness. Highlights include wheat and corn movements, hogs and dairy mentions, and Marquette and Liverpool cables referencing weather and supply shifts amid steady to firm tones.
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