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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1897
Page
3
A bright celestial phenomenon lit the Wichita sky, described as a large fiery ball moving quickly across the horizon. Residents reported a loud boom and scattered debris as the object illuminated the area before vanishing.Authorities advised calm and are reviewing radar and eyewitness accounts for details.
A call goes out for a large convention in Topeka to denounce lynching of African Americans. The report mentions reactions across Kansas with references to Hutchins and local weather, noting preparations and public interest in the event.
In Port Meatt on June 4, officers led by county prosecutors seized liquor valued at 1500 and detained several saloons. Buildings were held for ceats amid a crackdown on illicit alcohol operations. Protests arose as authorities moved to enforce the law and inspect premises.
June reports from Blue Rapids and Sterling describe a washed out bridge near Blus Rapids halting Central Ranch and Bhi Valigy roads traffic. Heavy wheat harvests pursued amid strong winds and crop damage across Montgomery, Sterling counties with trains delayed and rail service disrupted.
Reports from Milan Marysville and surrounding areas highlight developments in industry and agriculture. Militia preparations progress as machinery arrives. a penicman is expected by Monday. Blue Valley Creamery owner Walker Stror announces over 25 000 paid to farmers for milk and the creamery operates a third year with multiple creameries now in the region.
In Osage City on Wednesday, Mr Notle Krelder the piano soloist from Chicago entertained a crowd arranged by MM Jeanette Wren Lewis. His vivid interpretation and refined technique charmed listeners with Misses Helvn Hendris Caroline Baur and Mrs Henry Beermann among the performers.
Lil the Wilkinson and three drunken companions walked the Seventh Street bridge and fell into Shun sunmea creek. Police and detectives intervened as Wilkinson and a companion were arrested for disorderly conduct after a public intoxication episode at 404 Kansas avenue.
A tremor hit California on June 1 causing the adobe wall of the Mission Church of San Girlus in Monterey to collapse into the congregation. Buildings across Salinas and Monterey were damaged including the Public Hall and the Army of Trio, with many windows shattered and plastered walls cracking. Residents fled as aftershocks prompted worshipers to evacuate and officials reported extensive structural damage citywide.
New York June 21 The appellate division hesitates over an adverse decision from Sage for $25,000. Roskell Sage’s lawyer seeks to amend the record to show Sage could not appeal on the facts, arguing the ruling affects appeal rights. A clerk injured in Sage’s office when a bomb was thrown is noted in the background.
The steamer Pinkace arrived from Calon with three deaths and a fever aboard. Health Officer Dolly says no danger to the public though household symptoms include pale cheeks and restless sleep. A worm remedy is advised, with Worm Destroyer by Gen WW Stansfield and local pharmacies and laundry services named.
Sporting note reports Emporia plans for a Topeka series at Athletic Park starting Thursday as teams prep for league play. Manager Lit Wilhite predicts a solid unit once travel and makeup adjustments settle, with local clubs like Abilene and Atchison showing interest and a reduced 15 cent admission for ladies on Fridays.
On Saturday afternoon the T A A W announces a series of racing matinees at the fair grounds. Officials listed include Referee Charles W. Warner and Starter Charles N. Nelson with prize events across ten races, ranging from amateur handicaps to professional exhibition, offering prizes such as cash, goods, and cups.
Kansas City crowd watches a busy program at Fairmount Park with fast tracks and varied results. Cummings leads mile events. Bert Jackett and Fredrickson place in early sprints, while Arthur Garden wins the half mile professional. The 70-yard mile handicap sees Inman triumph. tandem and open events showcase amateur and professional riders with multiple 2:00 plus times. A note on the eastern circuit follows, detailing J Baldwins ravers shipping nine top prospects including La Maronia from Santa Anita.
June 11 in New York saw Princeton and Yale clash in a chaotic championship baseball base tal game. Princeton led 21 6 to 21 0 while Yale trailed 21 0 12. Names like ceto n, Kayser and Batterie Goodwin appear amid scattered lines. report lacks coherent detail. Separate items mention Junction City baseball roster, a five to twenty five mile bicycle race challenge, and a tennis championship won by Juliette Atkinson of Brooklyn.
Summary of Saturday's NL action with scattered box results for Boston New York Cleveland Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Louisville Indianapolis Minneapolis and other cities. Battery pairings and partial scores noted for several teams including Hoffer and Bokerman Killen and Sugden Foreman and Katlie.
Yesterday’s baseball across circuits shows Kansas, Minneapolis, Detroit, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, St. Joseph, Peoria, Dubuque, and Des Moines in varied lineups and battery pairings. Umpires Graves and Gayle called several games while multiple score lines appear with batteries listed for each matchup.
Chairman John W. Breidenthal announces plans to resign as committeeman at large within three months but to remain chairman. The move would require election of a delegate at large and blocks other chairman contenders, reshaping state party leadership and delegate dynamics. Also contains miscellaneous notices and advertisements from the period.
At the Missouri Press association convention in St. Louis an association named The Organization of Democratic Minors In Missouri was formed. Its preamble aims to unite Democratic editors to promote Chicago platform principles and improve cooperation with state clubs and bimetallic clubs. A letter from W J Tiegan to Tom Jarboe offered membership support if editors join, and Mr. Ryan was elected an honorary member.
Two civil actions target liquor venues in Pacific Express basement and Metropolitan hall building with ownership linked to Gus Kueble and F E Bates. Defects in the Blackman drug store case injunction raise questions of verification by district clerk or sheriff. M F Murphy rises to New York correspondent for Chicago Tribune. Bryan Day at Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly advertised with round trip via Santa Fe Route. Public notices tout remedies including Bal lard’s Horehound Syrup and Electric Bitters for old and ill.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Judiction city Illinois was told she had consumption but two bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thos Egeers of 339 Florida Street San Francisco bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured. Trial bottles available at J K Jones drug store Fifth street and Kansas avenue. Regular size 50 cents and 1. Also DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve for piles skin troubles and burns. Dewitt s Little Early Risers backed by Geo W Stansfield. Laundry services promoted by Peeriess Steams Laundry. General L Fisher promotes Ball and Snow Lintment Co of St Joe Missouri.
A garbled OCR list details fire alarm key locations across Topeka streets and avenues. It mentions 4 Motes and Jackson Street, Kansas Avenue crossings, and multiple street pairs including Topeka avenues, Fourth Street, Monroe Street, Garfield Street, and others. Some entries reference fire stations and cross streets, though many items are unclear or corrupted.
In 1896 the State Journal builds a three story pressed brick home at the southeast corner of Kansas avenue and High Street Topeka. The paper boasts four Linotypes a Web Perfecting Press and large glass view of its operations. It claims a daily circulation over 11 000 with forty three carriers and a growth from 800 to above 11 000 since the present management took over eleven years ago.
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