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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
3
Fourteen persons hurt in a collision on the Santa Fe line. Victims include Tillet-Tinett-Tex ard and others with injuries to limbs, back, arms, and legs. All residents of Tamarak Fens. Passengers were seated.
Post office changes slash rates on foreign postal money orders, promising savings for multiple currencies. The measure aims to alter remittance costs, affecting stamps, cab francs, and payments to Herris, Helium, Fecae, Hungary, and Tatyi regions, with new pricing to follow guidance.
Snap shots show Finsyurks treipping to appear in shops. Bandmaster George W Jackson to direct Kansas colored band in Topeka. Topeka Avion lodge holds annual election with W E Fagan re elected president and other officers. Police activity mentions a missing boy and marriage license tax lead.
Watson's provides attentive treatment for florals and buggies, delivering expert care and thorough guidance. The shop emphasizes quality service and customer satisfaction, highlighting skilled handling of delicate items and reliable maintenance options.
Patrick Clarke of Central Balls joins protests against commuting Worden's sentence. The drive cites appeals and letters to Governor Fudd as supporters demand mercy while a railway strike and wreck allegations shadow the case. The incident references a wreck near Sacramento tied to strike activity and a convict list including Salter and Waran.
Recruited a bride from Lawrence of the Twentieth Kansas regimental unit married Sunday in Columbus Kentucky. The bride, a graduate of Rene University, is linked to Mr Millker who will act as agent for the Santa company in this entry.
Fragments describe a probate court ruling on insanity involving a boy and several indignant parties. Judge Dolman or Dolan is cited as allowing detention or commitment, with references to a mother, witnesses, and a coercive effort to restrain. The garbled text implies a contested commitment and questioning of mental state.
Tramps arrived in Emporia late last night and were confronted by the Santa Fe railroad crew. Briley warned all seven to seek work, with three actually allotted jobs. Some claimed hardship while others admitted they were not city workers, denying they were hunting for work. The group was described as the worst kind of vagrants.
June 17 at Grand Parks New Jersey the north bound Langrton One of the Great Northern derailed after the engine and tender left the track. Engineer Peterson and constructor Cohen on the tender were thrown when the train struck a tree. Cohen’s legs were crushed under the engine while the brakeman and Woods suffered serious injuries. The engineer, though injured, freed himself with assistance.
Arrangements for a Santa Fe excursion to Leavenworth are in place with a train leaving Topeka depot at 7. Guests will relax after the entertainment and refreshments will be provided onboard, with committee members led by D. B. Alexander and including Dave ercurys Red Shatter and J.S. Stevenson. A trap for rent by the hour is listed at Watson's Livery, Seventh and Van Buren.
The speaker lauds the Atchison convention and progressive Democrats. He says Kansas shows the people’s demand for law enforcement and criticizes obstruction, urging unity with Free Silver Republicans and Republicans in name only. He calls for bipartisan effort to win the war and oppose oppression.
Atchison June 17 Democratic convention adjourned after nominating a Populist state ticket including Major A M Harvey. Conference reports stirred talk of concessions, with some delegates favoring a full Populist ticket while others pressed for a coalition. The final outcome kept fusion unlikely as Democratic leaders indicated they would no longer coordinate with Populists and urged supporters to back the ticket or sever ties.
Annie Diggs received lengthy applause as she addressed the Populist Convention after a motion to suspend the Metropolitan Law. Associate Justice Allen and other state officers followed, then a Clay County delegate urged Mrs. Annie L. Dix to speak from the platform. Diggs spoke for a minute amid frequent cheers.
At the Populist convention the repeal of the metropolitan police act was urged and the Pubs supported the warpath for the Pupaliat ticket. A resolution denounced alliance with Great Britain and pledged to defend the flag without foreign aid or policy shifts.
Five or more Black men were taken from Wetumpka jail as a mob, aided by blacksmiths and local townsfolk, broke into the jail and abducted prisoners amid reports of murder, a buried $1,200 loot, and calls to lynch the captives. Troops arrived too late to prevent the escape.
A week old body of a girl is found floating in the Arkansas river near Wichita south of the city. Fisher Kirby recovers the infant and reports to the coroner. Officials plan a thorough probe to identify the parents, with suspicion the child was thrown from a bridge or drifted from elsewhere.
Washington June 17 The president has not decided what reward Hobson should receive for his brave action. The sailors under his command were to be advanced or made warrant officers, with Secretary Long handling the matter and Sampson's recommendation sought. Hobson will choose between line or staff and has relatives including Rep Bearson of North Carolina.
The Chesterfield Hotel in Topeka Kansas comes under new management Charles L We. The Peerless Steam Laundry advertises high quality work and color fast shirts and waists with guaranteed color, emphasizing quality over price. Located at Ui ard lt West stn.
Boston June 17 assignment of the Boston Woven Huse and rubber company announced. Assets listed total 1 1 1 1 000 000 with liabilities 650 000 790 000 and 1 200 000 in light assets. Estimated contingent liabilities not to exceed 100 000. Company owns several valuable patents and trademarks. directors hopeful to pay in full and retain solid business and equipment for stockholders.
The national Populist committee adjourned content with a middle-of-the-road tour led by Milton Park. Iberal wing concessions noted. A 1899 convention to outline policy and a 1900 early convention to nominate a national ticket were planned. No fusion overtures will be entertained. the chairman Butler remains in post and will oversee the 1900 national convention.
The Cracow Gorlice district endures antisemitic violence with bands from other regions joining petroleum workers and peasants to attack and plunder public buildings in Gorlice and nearby towns. Troops defend Biecz and Gorlice as the situation grows severe.
Chairman Taylor Ridlie of the Populist state central committee secured the chair with little opposition after a test of organization. He had been omitted from the initial committee lineup but was later elected, while H. Baxter of Pittstire received two votes and W. T. Tipton was re-elected secretary with S. J. Clark of Lawrence as treasurer.
June 17 Murphysboro Illinois reports a bridge under construction by Uliula Central across the Big Muddy River collapsed amid a construction train. Two men died, four injured including engineer Frank Scramlin and laborer Bes D. Williams. Fireman John Katmark was wounded. Other workers suffered injuries.
Washington June 17 The senate committee on foreign relations agreed to report Newhand's resolution for the annexation of Hawaii. Fire at Armours Chicago June 17 destroyed auxiliary buildings in the stock yards district affecting tinshop lithographing ballet and tank room. Loss put at 100000 with injuries. Cantats at Hamilton hall free music all evening at Rigby's Ice Cream Parlor Friday night.
Fragmentary local notes from North Topeka recount social visits and upcoming events. Names include Mrs W C Steele, Willie Swarts, F Rigby Confectionary, W W Critterston, Laura Heber, Sadie Zimmerman, and others. References to marriages, relatives visiting, Boyne and Galvereen, and a Soldier Township convention. Sporadic train and travel details appear alongside community notices and early 20th century advertising.
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