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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
2
Mrs Kubnert accuses her sister Laura of hypnotic influence in a troubled marriage to Gus Kubnert of 4 South Broadway. The couple’s separation leads to a second marriage plan as Mrs Kubnert seeks to reclaim her life, while Laura denies manipulation and claims innocence in a dramatic domestic dispute detailed by a local reporter.
A man speaks of unkept promises and disputes over jewelry theft. He asserts his innocence, claims he treated his sister fairly, and regrets failing to persuade his wife. He says he bought furniture, paid debts, and intends to end the matter by leaving her.
Cripple Creek millionaire W. J. Stratton and sister Mrs Cobb visited Cripple Creek earlier and arrived in San Jose for a pleasure trip. He says he has no plans to invest soon, favors Colorado after researching its people and business climate, and notes Cripple Creek's slowdown with overdone business yet steady mining footholds and improving prospects.
The latest edition notes Bre Ledyard Ster enk opening a business office at West Forty-second Street. It profiles Mrs Stav oie, linked to the Astor circle through the Winthrop Chanter family and cousins. She offers personal advisory services and household tasks for a fee, pledging to handle duties people avoid.
A Minneapolis meeting of Swedish American citizens outlined preliminary steps to erect a statue for John Ericsson. Speakers highlighted Ericsson's historical fame and the charge of tax funding, and a new meeting was set to discuss the project in more detail. Additional notes mention railway specials and various notices for readers.
Dr J T Ley of Cottaxs Grove hospital Chicago introduced a bicycle ambulance first used July 3 to aid in bicycle race injuries. The improvised device evolved into a regular hospital transport method, praised for safe, rapid care through city streets.
Reports from Honolulu and San Francisco describe leprosy spreading in Hawaii with two men sent to Molokai. Georgy Brews, a telephone company worker, is among the new cases linked to earlier vaccine failures. A local woman exhibits immunity after four husbands contracted the disease, showing isolated but ongoing transmission concerns.
In White Oak Greenup County Kentucky June 13 a widow Martha Berry aged about 40 and her pretty daughter Matilda age about 30 faced an illicit plan with neighbor Johnson Whitley a widower of 30 The mother opposed the match but allowed elopement after Whitley pressed The widow bound and gagged Matilda and helped drive the couple to Grayson where a ceremony was arranged by Judge Morris The bride was married without the daughter realizing until after the ceremony The widow later drove the couple home and Matilda was freed by a neighbor the next morning The and the groom chose to make the best of the situation and stay married
Raleigh June 15 Populist Jinings M Newthorne becomes commissioner succeeding J I Patterson as head of the state agricultural department. Populists also replace secretary editor Humbayle of the Progressive and appoint J Li Ramsay succeeding Thomas Bruner. Democratic clerks and fertilizer inspectors replaced by Populists and Republicans. The thief fertilizer inspector is the colored editor of a newspaper.
A Chicago Nonpartisan League chapter expands across every ward. Initiated three weeks after the election under A. D. Philpot and supporters of John M. Hurlar, the drive has drawn over 40,001 members and aligns with Municipal Voters' League and Young Men's Nonpartisan League while planning incorporation.
Washington June 1 in session the senate finance committee debated adjusting the cotton schedule to satisfy those seeking higher compensation for the 20 percent duty on raw Egyptian cotton. A proviso would add 10 percent duty on all manufactured articles using Egyptian cotton, allowing conference review with possible removal if the cotton duty is not accepted.
Willard and Milred Forman, a 12 and 10 year old brother and sister from Martinsville Indiana, traveled to Trenton New Jersey with their mother to solicit signatures for a petition supporting Cuban belligerency. They say they have gathered thousands of names, plan to press Washington officials, and will continue from New Jersey to New York then south to the capital. The governor refused to sign, but the effort drew many signatures in and around the state capitol.
Pacific Grove California residents report a rare inverted rainbow visible as an arc rising from the eastern horizon. The sky was clear except a faint mist near the bow, which appeared to emerge from the mist and inverted, about 22 degrees above the horizon. The rare display drew spectators at a local manor school gathering. Tickets to Chauteaqua Assembly at Forest Park are $168 round trip, with sales through June 2.
Washington June 18 the senate in executive session made public the Hawaiian annexation treaty and papers. Secretary Sherman’s report argues the republic of Hawaii now seeks political union with the United States under constitutional authority, reviews past negotiations and the evolution from provisional government to a permanent regime, and weighs commercial versus political union options amid international recognition and revenue considerations.
The document defends annexation as a permanent, mutually beneficial solution, arguing that U S control is necessary and that Congress must determine form of government and citizenship for Hawaii. It cites precedents, warns of opposition from anti colonization and labor-competition factions, and notes provisions on labor and constitutional alignment.
Chicago June 15 The Post Washington special reports growing opposition to the Hawaiian annexation project, more intense than expected by the administration. The treaty’s fate hinges on a potential two thirds Senate vote, with analysts unsure if annexation advocates can command the necessary margin.
A reception and luncheon for Miss Masry French Field was held by the Chicago Prose League at Kinsley’s yesterday afternoon. About 50 attended, with Ferny and sweet peas as table decorations. Don D. Donnan gave the welcoming address, Field spoke, Spicer sang a lullab, and Grace Duke Boylan read Hats Fascha poem.
The 1886 meeting of the National Educational Association in Milwaukee is noted with high praise for Union Pacific service. The line via Omaha or Kansas City offers hand cars, chair cars, Pullman sleepers, and fewer changes. One rate of 2.00 covers trips west of the Missouri River. Special trains to Beatrice and Chautauqua events offered, with schedules and fares briefly listed.
An early 20th century notice details Santa Fe Route first class tickets to San Francisco and southern California for 22.09 with similar rates to intermediate points. Telecets cheaper toward Colorado, appealing travel to the Great Southwest for Christian Endeavorers. July weather cool, scenic crossings of Plate River and mountain ranges. Through Pullman tourist sleepers on the fastest daily train to California. Contact agent T. & F. Ry.
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