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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1897
Page
3
News from Kansas reports Sedgwick County farmers banding together to form a socialist style relief plan for hail storm victims. Township trustees will oversee donated seed grain and wheat, cart, and tools distributed on order to afflicted families.
June 18 Abilene reports Inspector Buttivan in town for two days examining the post office. Officials Strother and deputy are said to be careful and the surrounding area is clean. No wrongdoing found. removal possible for cause. Mike Connelly announces Sharkey’s bid to fight Peter, with $32,500 to be deposited for New York negotiations.
Rev SEB Busser at Emporia speaks on fraud and liberty in a long discourse critiquing political leaders and public complicity. The address laments violence and oppression, urging vigilance against tyranny and warning that neglecting truth could undermine the republic.
A historical note shows Emporia Gun Club reorganizing and planning a large clap house with Topeka and Deweeron style facilities. Visitors from Mottiiwed Faith attend a bird shoot. jail inspection by the district court and county attorney is noted. The piece ends with a menu of breakfast and dinner fare.
Newton June At a Commercial club meeting a committee was formed to arrange the transfer of Nickerson workers to Newton. The group will negotiate with Nickerson officials about property and shipments of household goods and will arrange boxes and batten shipments from local merchants to Nickerson.
Two of Emporia's most popular young people, Maude Hainer and Harry Baker, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. D. W. Hainer, Wednesday evening. Rev. Walker, pastor of the National Church, officiated.
Salina towns experience rising telephone use prompting Salina Towns to install a new switchboard, bringing 300 phones into operation in the city in addition to those on Toll lines. A new operator will be added to the Cates staff.
June 16 report on the government butter shipment to England notes it fails to secure higher prices abroad. Prices remain weak at home, with retailers spared extra transport costs, and creameries reluctant to export. Details cover shipment origin Ames Iowa and Cornigh, box sizes, and wholesale pricing comparisons.
Ex Queen Liliuokalani leads protest in the secretary of state’s office, urged to withdraw treaty moving Hawaii toward U S annexation. The document, signed in Washington June 17, 1897, denounces the treaty by Hatch Turston and Kloney as illegal, seeks U S arbitration, and calls on the United States to respect Hawaiian independence and native rights. Julius A Palmer and Capt. Julie A Palmer noted as witnesses.
Washington June 1x The impression grows among friends of Hawaiian annexation that ratification is unlikely this session if opposition persists. The plan is to report the treaty from the committee after the wine bill passes, then seek a quick vote. Opponents may block, while supporters push to decide before the next session, hoping undecided senators shift after mature consideration. Senate timing may be constrained by hot weather.
Berlin notes U S actions threaten Samoa policy harmony, while London and Paris discuss Hawaii annexation implications. The Times Paris and Le Temps cast annexation as securing strategic advantage, warning of rising tensions with Japan and Cuba. The reports cite American sovereignty concerns and European powers weighing Hawaii and Samoa moves.
Paris police link the Strasbourg statue bombing to a suspected attempt on President Faure after an explosion in Bois de Boulogne on Saturday. An eyewitness saw four men on a bicycle stop by the statue and ride off. Soleil reporter claims Count Von Münster Ledenbure and Lt. Col. Von Schwartzkoppen were near the scene.
New York dispatch quotes Herr Most denying any real plot behind an assassination scare aimed at President Fetice of Branco. He suggests publicity motives and blames President Klineelt or his cabinet, while noting vast sums spent by papers to sensationalize the incident. Also reports Kentucky ex Confederates to name Buycknerig for commander of the Veterans group, with Gordon declining. Reverend Lorenzo D McCabe, longtime Wilberian professor and Methodist author, dies in Delaware Ohio.
Ten events with sixty contestants headline the Cambridge meet as Welchman races 15 miles in 29 minutes 12 seconds. The program lists amateur and professional handicaps across ten races with prizes, gear, and special awards, all drawing a large crowd.
Prominent horsemen across the nation plan a $25,000 trotting purse open to all trotters. Entries may be eligible for races in New York or Chicago in October or a separate race in each city. Notables mentioned include F H Herriman, Nathan Strauss, James Butler, and Augustus Belmont among others. Various regional figures and horses are floated as possible entries.
Jimeny Michael, known as the Welchman, beat Eddie McDuffee on the Charles River park track in the hot test mile ever run in America. A new 1g mile paced record of 29 minutes was set as McDuffee faded near the last lap. 15,000 fans witnessed the windy yet fair conditions. The Butler brothers posted a 4:05 1-5 two mile record during an earlier event.
Brooklyn is listed against Boston with Daub and Smith and Rhines and Pejex as batteries. The snippet shows 7 6s and 184 indicating scoring or inning markers, with names like Cbeigmyer LO LOOTOS22G-H and Kiobeduna Sulli appearing, suggesting a partial scorecard or box score from a game between Brooklyn and Boston.
At a garden party hosted by the British embassy in Paris, notable attendees include the American ambassador to France General Morace Porter, Senator Wolcott of Colorado, Mrs Woolcott, ex Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson, Mina Steverman, and Gen. Charles Jackson Paine of Massachusetts. British ambassador Sir Edward Monson welcomed the American mineral commissioners Wolcott Stevenson and Paine.
The president forbids landing of a new cable by the Compagnie Francaise near Cane Cod and possibly elsewhere in U S waters. The issue arises from a French ambassador query about federal power to deny admission. attorney general to issue an opinion, while executive branch insists landing requires explicit congressional authorization.
Mrs Buller plans to remain in the United States after securing a divorce from her Engish husband. Her eldest son Matt speaks of not returning to England, noting the marriage settlement of 4008 dollars and potential father’s debts may require legal action to collect.
Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan resorts promise affordable getaways despite heat and humidity. Breezes and shady retreats enhance enjoyment for travelers seeking economical leisure by inland lakes and shoreline towns this season.
Spreckels in COn Vee announces plan to build a refinery in Hronkiye New York. The project includes a four story timberbuilt complex with a warehouse and coffee processing facilities. Henry Havemyar and Jota BL Searles lead the new Palminery as president and secretary.
Detroit June 17 Representatives of the Typographic Union urged the International Printers union to join in a campaign for a nine hour day. Jarmer J Murphy of New York and President Prescoit spoke at the May session, stressing cooperation. A committee was appointed to confer with printers.
Special excursion from Topeka to Beatrice on Sunday June 20 with round trip fare of 1.50. Family outing includes De Witt Tal mage lecture, superb musical programme, and laundry services at Prerlees Sheacs Laundry. Also Santa Be Tone excursion to Nashville and back via the Rock Island line for the Beatrice Chautauqua. Sunday June 2 features De Witt Tal mige lecture and winded wardrobe services.
An article touts stomach digestion as the key to strength and vigor, endorsing patent tonics like Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and Sistar’s Dopepada Tubiot Tettle as the safest cures for stomach troubles. It lists ingredients and claims and notes availability by mail from Satar Ox, Marshall.
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