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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1897
Page
4
A fragmented 19th century dispatch describes a Hawallan isle near San Pree with diverse islands and a coastal port. It notes a mixed population, colonial papers, and a republican style government with a 48-member assembly, elections by private vote, and property and tax figures.
The fragment discusses Ibsen’s approach to character and audience, noting his method of presenting real life figures through dramatic personas. It mentions a work by Serres and a critic’s view of how an actor or observer influences perception. The text references a school scene and a bereaved or troubled figure, with hints of young victims and a dramatic tableau.
An independent, nonpartisan bloc grows from the Harlin movement into a Civic Voters group and Youth Nonpartisan League. It prompts debate on municipal reform, civil service expansion, and reduced party influence as voters seek focus on local issues like streetcars, parks, and streets rather than national partisan lines.
William Allen White warns readers of danger in steer prices and feeder cattle in the Em orl Gazette. He cautions against overstocking, predicts a market tumble, and urges buying cows while prices are favorable despite predicted defaults and auction sales.
A Pittshire Dispatch report highlights grave crowding in public street cars as riders suffer discomfort. It notes investigations into car crowding, calls for limits on standing passengers during peak hours, and argues railways blame riders while offering little seating. Officials may pursue ordinances for rider safety, inspired by Buffalo reforms.
A satirical health note on the brain's heat center as the body's heat regulator. It warns that sun exposure can overwhelm this center, causing heat stroke and collapse. Advises protecting the head, avoiding excess alcohol, and not overreacting to weather forecasts to endure dog days with calm.
The Chicag o Times Herald criticizes Ouida for vulgarity in The Massarenes calling it squalid and morally ruinous. The review contrasts Henry James’s refined works with Ouida’s brutalized depictions of innocence and corrupted family life, noting crude plots and a decline in outward refinement.
A fragment from a 19th century column debates women and labor with satirical sketches. It notes that sharp men see inner souls, laments old tastes, and jokes about corsets, clothes buying, and editors pleasing the public. It ends with a remark on many professional men living off others’ work.
On Bryen Day at Ottawa Chautauqua the Missouri Pacific runs a special train from Topeka Friday June 25 leaving 7:30 am and returning 7:30 pm. Round trip tickets are $1.00 valid only on the special train. The Santa Fe Route offers excursion tickets to Nashville and return for the exposition.
A collection of brief notes mentions Rev. Edward Everett Hale selected for Boston July Fourth oration, the queen of Spain avoiding bullfights, John Wanamaker cited in a degree discussion, and Dickens memory efforts in Broadstairs. It also recalls Sardou’s early poverty, a Norfolk duke’s hospitality for 50,000 children, Dr Parkhurst’s liquor views, and an anecdote of Nansen meeting Emperor William with his sons saluting in military fashion.
Rudolph Lehfeldt of Denison, a Republican nominee in Harrison Crawford and Monona counties, refused to serve if elected. Born in Germany in 1811, he arrived in Iowa in 1876, became a successful sheep rancher, and operates Crawford county firms fattening sheep on Iowa corn. At 3 years old? he has seen three weddings and fathered a daughter in old age. he attended few extra session meetings and opposed the Temple amendment.
The Missouri Pacific will sell round trip tickets to Ottawa from Topeka June 10 to 25 at one fare for the round trip. Fare is $159 from Topeka. Train leaves Topeka at a.m.
A letter recounts eight years of a child's spider bite misery from sores to blindness and suffering, claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that finally cured her, after doctors failed and expenses mounted.
Mrs. Maure V. Steeres of San Diego reports her child improved after consuming Hood's Sarsaparilla. She claims the girl is cured, gaining weight, sleeping well, and able to thread a needle while taking her tenth bottle. The letter promotes Hood's as the best blood purifier and urges buyers to choose it.
Lancaster June 1 The Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania and nearby states debated Rev W H Cornman of Reading a notary public in Heading whose post was deemed quasi political They debated ministerial purity and the use of notary status to supplement income Cornman asked to be retained on the rolls citing a physical infirmity that hinders pulpit work Dr Seiss wrapped up the session and Cornman remained on the ministerial roll
Diners at Poey's summer boarding house in Whitestone became ill after consuming chicken tainted with iron rust traces found in the dish. Dr Bleeker treated sixteen guests overnight, with several days of pain but all recovering by the following day. The incident involved a yacht cruise aboard the Gypsy and a cook named Caroline Hill, with iron rust traces blamed for the illness.
President McKinley, while dining with Senator Chixolm of Huntingdon and a famed state judge, explained that his recent remarks on patriot and pessimist were not aimed at Wanamaker. He said he was recalling Cleveland’s chamber of commerce speech in New York.
Professor Frederick W. Starr of the University of Chicago left for Mexico last night with an artist and modeler to study the Pueblo Indians. He plans to obtain casts of lying specimens and prepare papier mache models in Chicago for use in the fall quarter.
The son and daughter of the late President Arthur sold their father's Elberon New Jersey land bought before 1880. They reportedly paid about 200 for ten acres, and the property is now valued at 1500 per acre, with 1885 valuations higher but still not surpassing today’s price.
The Overland Limited service to California promotes a June 2 travel window with a $21.50 fare to San Francisco for EB Convention attendees. Velon Pacific routes claim 12 hour savings, with Pullman Sleepers Dining Cars and Library Cars available. Contact F A Lewis or L O max for reservations. Also includes a croup cure testimonial and Bard concert at Garfield Park, with subscription note for The State Journal.
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