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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1897
Page
3
June 19 report from Leavenworth notes renewed screening at the soldiers home with dismissals for rule violations. A related item from Oxford, Kansas covers a runaway incident. Miscellaneous Kansas notes include a building contract worth 1400 dollars and inquiries into camp rumors and staff testimonies amid conflict over residency rules.
A wagon crash near Oxia involved Mrs Charles Thiras and her young daughter from Ox ford. The horse struck by a rear approaching team caused the carriage to overturn, injuring the girl and frightening nearby spectators. The vehicle’s back support splintered and the carriage toppled, but the occupants escaped serious harm as the team fled into the vicinity.
A fragmented item discusses disputes over water rights and mineral prospects in Wichita and Topeka. It mentions a plan to seize appropriation funds and redirect water resources, with unclear details about compensation and enforcement. The notice cites city or party involvement and a proposed payment scheme tied to a site.
Parkins June 14 notes the Parsons soldiers reunion will run from the 260 to the 29th of September with W. J. Bryan possibly speaking. A host of prominent speakers are planned including Chester J. Lame, Jersey Simpean, IV Twekman, and notable participants from the Modoc club of Topeka among others.
A Ottawa Chautauqua event features a day starting with a talk by Dr Ide M Barnes, followed by contributions from local young women. The program highlights a global reach, a network of branches, and support for working girls in need of employment and housing guidance.
Miss Helen F. Barnes of Milwaukee spoke at the tabernacle on That Slaver of Mire as traveling secretary for the organization. The lecture questioned the burden of women’s work and the value of the YWCA, noting that self supporting women exist in large numbers and the cause pays through the effort of girls joining and supporting the work.
IRVING thirty three members joined the lodge of 1K and Loof Shere on Thursday night. BLE RAPIDE WA Calder addressed the gathering and John McPherson was named for pastmaster of ius Rapids. EMPORIA The Emporia Choral Society awarded about $200 to Director Dr. C Jones and about $50 to Kate Katharine Edwards for accompaniment. Ottawa attendees at the food sale will be refunded their carfare. MARYSINEAR Thirty Democratic and Populist committeemen met to back fusionist nominations for county offices, with Ex County Attorney Glass urged for Judge Iman’s candidate.
Darkshane West Virginia June 12 The report that Mrs Afsral Camden the affluation of Governor Atkinson was indicted for forgery rests on facts claiming she signed her late husband’s will and related documents before his death The indictment was returned at Gilmer county court amid claims the charges aim to embarrass her amid a planned marriage to Governor Atkinson
Superintendent Yaseen denounces Western Union pole painting idea as excessive in Topeka. He notes plans to cover lower poles with sheet iron and blames the white wall scheme for a garish look on Kansas avenues. Proponents argue city poles in large cities blend with environment using mixed colors.
The state board of charities awarded to J H Fogarty of Junction City the contract to supply flour to Topelt and Ocanatarmic asylums, with bids limited to one coin type. The board rejected all bids to allow step makers to bid, and Kanene enterprises received preference amid criticism from Kansas City jobbers.
The funeral services for Miss Isabel Thompson were conducted yesterday afternoon at her residence on West Lincoln Street by Rev. J. D. Courthermine of the First Presbyterian Church. A quartet provided music, and a large crowd attended, with about 140 seated in the front yard for services. A note on a new art publication describes The Light of the World and a collection of religious paintings from Elder of Owl-Gage, highlighting its binding and potential as a home art reference.
On Bryan Day at Ottawa a special Missouri Pacific train runs Friday June 15 returning. Tickets for a round trip are available on the special train only.
Amelia Baer aged 28, during a family prayer in Covington Kentucky on June 19, used her brother’s razor to cut her throat. Coroner’s finding attributed temporary insanity with no known cause for the self inflicted death.
New York June 29 reports say the League of American Wheelmen and Canadian Wheelmen clash over American riders in the July 2 3 Chatham meet for a 1000 purse. Canadians threaten rupture. Mott denies entries arguing meets in Western states and prize limits. Debate centers on American riders in Canada and purse sanctions affecting Racine and Willow Grove Park events.
The Topeka Athletic association wheelmen present a bunch race at the fair grounds next Saturday. Two five man teams start from opposite track ends with leaders pacing by their teammates. A Deere triplet from Kansas City will also perform with Feed Vesper handling pace and a trainer to operate a phonograph. Officials include starter Charles Nelson and handicapper Crosby, with judges, scorers, and course staff named.
Topeka pall team defeated Winchester 14 to 3 with Harry Colborn pitching for Topeka and Dummy Taylor for Winchester. Taylor struck out four, Colborn fanned one. Score by innings shows Topeka pulling ahead. crowd large. Topeka travels to Emporia next week for three games starting Monday with Emporia returning for three games beginning Thursday.
The Topeka Tennis Club plans a state tournament in August at Tenth and Pillmore streets with five or six Kansas towns likely to participate. Orie Vernon of Emporia is promoting the effort, aiming to bring in Wichita, Hutchinson, Salina, Eureka, Mcfhe rson and El Dorado. The club, formed after West End folded, touts its courts as ideal and hopes Topeka representation will be open to all local players. The Vernon brothers of Emporia are noted as top state players and supporters of the plan.
Incomplete notes from sports and music circles list August 21 as probable Parliament date, with Topeka tennis players and club members named as prominent contenders. Ed Mesride to handle state tournament correspondence. several city teams and batterries across major cities referenced, including Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Des Moines St. Joseph.
In a recent Western League contest Parsons defeated Atchison by 9 to 5. The game featured strong offense and key plays by Parsons players, signaling a solid win for the home team.
Washington June 19 Senator Nelson of Minnesota prepared an anti trust amendment for the tariff bill. It would declare as a crime monopolizing or attempting to monopolize trade in refined sugar among the states or with foreign nations and impose fines and possible hard labor. The measure would empower circuit courts and district attorneys to seek injunctions and temporary restraining orders to prevent violations.
The Ancient Order of Pyramids met in Topeka this week for a national gathering. Officers listed include Royal Prophet Mattintock of Kan as well as Royal Priest Clarence S McClintock of Topeka and Royal Priestess Tamura Buskit of Junction City. Other officers span Topeka Joplin and Tar, with Royal Treasurer Arthur S Andrews and Royal Herald James L Harris among the named.
A social column lists multiple churches and groups with schedules. Union Tabernacle, First Presbyterian, Holiness Association, Wesleyan Methodist, First Christian, Beach Band of Mercy, United Brethren, First Church of Christ Scientist, Unitarian Vanity Church, Central Congregational, Spiritualists, C. M. E. Church, First Baptist, Martin M. BE, Friends, Presbyterian, First Methodist, St John’s AME, and English Lutheran Church all announce Sunday services, Sunday schools, sermons, and evening programs with times and locations throughout Topeka.
The president today sent nominations for consular and federal posts. Charles L. Cole of Pennsylvania is named consul at Dresden. George F. Lincoln of Connecticut to Antwerp, Walter Schumann of New York to Mayence, Charles E. Turner of Connecticut to Ottawa, Hector De Castro to Rome, Hilary Brunel of Pennsylvania to St Etienne. Addison Davis James of Kentucky named district marshal at Susanville, Thomas A. Roseberry of California land office at Susanville, Alfred H. Taylor of California receiver of public money at Susanville, Philp Gallinger of Washington to the district of Algeria, Albert E. White of West Virginia to collector of internal revenue for West Virginia.
At a Brown University corporation meeting in Providence on June 19 a guarded vote condemned President F Benjamin Andrews views on tariff and silver. A committee of Chancellor Goddard ex Chief Justice Durfee and Francis Wayland of Yale was formed to confer with him on his return from Europe. Dissatisfaction with his stance had existed for some time though his overall work was praised. He will return from Europe in July with health improved.
Report from Washington that Cy Leland will decline the Topeka pension agent post is dismissed as unfounded by Major Tom Anderson and local Republicans. Leland is described as eager for the office, and talk of refusal is contradicted amid claims he seeks any top position available. The piece also advertises Lake Shore travel and a summer regatta circuit, with tourist routes and a free illustrated book offered by Kansas City and Chicago agents. One Minute Cough Cure is recommended by Geo W Stansfeld for weather related illness.
The district court docket lists assignments for June 30 and July 6 as Judge Hazen presiding. Cases include Webber & Co. v Tees Fosdick, Merchants' National Bank v Topeka Telephone, Barry vs. Co., Bowers v Bowers, Stanford v Capital Elevator, Rhodes et al, and several others. The calendar also covers estate matters for Geo W Kellogg and multiple civil actions such as Olson v Chesney and Hughes v Hughes.
The northern appellate court judges ordered clerk W H Thompson to apply all collected funds in cases Brad ford handled to straighten the accounts. Much money has been collected or is due, which would normally go to Bradford, but the court will now use it to settle the accounts. Bradford failed to provide a statement when he left office, and the state accountant found the records hopeless. The judges devised this method to settle the matter.
Ten thousand blackberry pickers gathered in Liberty Missouri with 1000 already arrived in Kansas City daily. The berry season opens Monday and lasts a month with an estimated 60 000 crates claimed as the largest yet. Gas lighting runs nonstop as crowds descend by train Wagen and on foot. Also notes horse race plans for Topeka Fall Festival and Garfield Park improvements including sprinkling roadways and new benches. Ministers' union to meet at the Y M C A Monday morning for a closing session led by W Miller with J R Ransom as secretary.
Roy Crawford returned from Notre Dame studies. Willam Hanway, son of Mr and Mrs J G Hanway, died Sunday night in El Paso Texas. Death followed amputation of his foot, suffered while working as switch man at the Galveston and Henderson yard. He had just secured $240 life insurance through a Brotherhood, not yet signed, leaving a wife and four children. The remains were buried in El Paso. The deceased was a brother at J & Hanway in the Kansas City World.
Distressing kidney and bladder pain relief promised in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Article claims prompt relief for urinary passage pain, bladder and kidney discomfort, and urinary retention for both men and women. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and Sim Drug Co in Topeka Kansas. Laundry service advertised by Peerless Stears Laundry covering shirts and cuffs.
Fred Hammel, 14, suffered severe injuries from an exploding shell while helping in his father’s shop. Doctors treated multiple wounds to the left forearm, leg, and hand as well as powder burns. hospital staff warned of possible poisoning. Hammel is twin brother to another local tragedy victim, Willie Hammel, who drowned last summer in Soldier Creek.
Government readings show 59 degrees at 2 o clock with a peak near 90 expected amid reports of thunderstorms. Tonight’s weather could bring rain with thunder while winds shift from the west. cooler conditions may arrive Sunday according to observer Jennings.
A Havana dispatch reports Spain plans to add twenty armed cruisers to the navy to meet perceived threats. The Treasury indicates 3.1 million dollars moved from Cuba and the Philippines, while orders are issued for vessels to support defense. Arsenal workers toil around the clock as torpedoes are prepared for entry to colonial ports amid heightened tensions.
A large coal miners strike is planned to start June 25 in the Pittsburg and Ohio districts. It will begin at the Minowa mine of the Younghtosheny Coal Company, Bear Monongahein Chey, with immediate follow on by strikes involving about 25 000 workers. The mine owner, Yourshtorhuny company, is controlled by Mark Hanne. Miners at the Manows mine received 0erhtp a ton until recent shortages forced a reduction to 84 cents. This price matches adjacent mines, and protection is set at six cents above the Uniform rate for daily earnings. Workers resisted the 69 cent rule and are preparing to oppose the cut by all means.
A scaffold failure during a temporary reassembly event injures 24 graduates and several others near Grand Ridge. Two men, Jeunes Andrews and Minute Reid, suffer back injuries while photographers and bystanders report many light injuries.
Five year old Winona, daughter of D. Pring, died from an umbrella rib injury after a chip struck the rib in her mouth in the yard while her father changed wool. The fatal throat injury followed a choking incident. Also noted: G. Fleishman filed suit to recover possession of lumber at a ball park property.
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