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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1897
Page
5
Comprehensive ad of Star Grocery listing weekly discounts on groceries granulated sugar Mason jars canned fruits and vegetables dried fruits tea coffee and shipable lard and meats. Includes multiple brands and quantities with pricing hints and a focus on low prices for household staples in Queens.
An assorted Topeka column notes city happenings from street paving to new shop windows. Mentions brick sidewalks at Twelfth and Tone, a drug store plot, monoliths near the courthouse, and train departures to Holton. Local people named include Mr and Mrs Anderson, Captain Waters, and Charles Maseim, with various small incidents and public notices.
A fashion note announces removal of a color ban with new shirt line. Consumers can choose any colored shirt in various patterns and materials. The release highlights well made seams, fitting, and multiple color options now available.
State board and railroad auditors met at the state house seeking cross earnings by mileage and tonnage for Kansas railroads. Officials warned the data would require huge staff and costs, with commissioners tentatively backing a mileage based method while noting current reports are impractical.
In a reader column Tom Fenton argues the legislature did not repeal or alter the district court terms. He cites the February 20 1880 act fixing the First Judicial District terms and contends the last winter act merely repealed a general section, leaving the February 21 1839 provision intact.
Giles Smith told Governor Lend that Wichita has 30 saloons, calling them a credit to the town. Mayor Finkey Hoes, accompanied by Smith, visited the governor about five o'clock yesterday afternoon to present their case to the administration.
Mayor Ross of Wachita and Giles Smith met state school fund camminelowers to discuss refunding bonds issued by the city of Wichita. Treasurer Heflebower signaled no objections if the commissioners buy the bonds, while a prior $10000 bond levy by Wichita’s Board of Education faced a suit against the treasurer who had refused to authorize a voucher for payment.
In Johnson and nearby counties, support for Judge Allen persists despite criticism of his bribery committee ruling. Observers say his conservative, conscientious stance strengthens renomination prospects and that opposition largely amounts to little, with many expressing confidence in his re election.
The text recalls a tense confrontation during Dawes’s tenure as attorney general, alleging he sought to oust secretary Dr. Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick rebuts the claim, asserting Dawes could not have expelled him and refuting the republished account.
In Rice county a judicial convention named delegates to the thirty fifth district. Resolutions call Governor Leedy to convene and enact the maximum law and to hang the rail bill. The convention praises Justice Dugger and supports PF Yearout for state central committee chair. Yearout, former Greenwood official, now Emporia editor, sought chairing post.
Georgia state Populist convention met with about QM delegates. John HM Traynor elected chairman MM G Trwin named secretary. Platform denounces fusion and reaffirms Populist principles. Thirty delegates named for Nashville convention. Thomas Watken failed to appear, stalling movement to overthrow National Chairman Butler.
Charles Leideburg, a Santa Fe bridge foreman living at 34 Hanpeck Street, was injured when a heavy iron chain hook struck his face at the Kaneos river bridge site in Tanner Springs. His jaw was broken, flesh torn, and he was treated at Santa Fe hospital where wires were set. he remains hospitalized for several weeks.
Train service advertised from Topeka to Ottawa on Friday June 2 with 7:58 am departure and 7:30 pm return. Round trip fare shown as 1.00 dollars, valid only on the special train. Tickets available at Peerless Steam Laundry. Local note on park viewing appears.
In Topeka and vicinity recent social events include Mise Maude Hilsom and Charles Hendricks marrying at 408 Monroe with few relatives present. Mrs Schulze of Perry attended. reception at 464 Monroe planned after July 1. A quiet afternoon ceremony at 20 Quincy with Miss Mayme Hunter and Charles Jones followed by a California visit. St Cecelia Music Club met at Mrs C J Smith’s home with a guest program and refreshments. Numerous Topeka residents, clubs, and visitors listed in Notes and Personal Mention, with travel to Ottawa Chicago and New York for various engagements.
In Chicago a circular from the Socialist Labor Party rejects Mr Tepe and Bla followers as a bid to apply socialism. It argues socialism must grow within existing conditions, aims to supplement cooperative ownership with state-led production, and insists on class struggle leading to emancipation. Ottawa Santa Fe depot location noted with a $1.59 round trip to Chicago Forest Park assembly.
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