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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
6
In Topeka and vicinity recent social events span club evenings and weddings. The Late Music club hosted a varied program at Mrs W. L Stiller’s home with orchestral pieces and a procession of attendees including Mrs J. A Nichola and many Topeka residents. Notable mentions include Misa Maud Welsh visiting from St. Joe, engagement news for Louise Tenbette Alouth, and Miss Attern’s rising artistic profile in Chicago social circles.
Utne dater returns from Indiana and Topeka visits. Mr and Mrs G Hindman start housekeeping at 683 Polk street. Frances and Grace Ruttag visit their uncle J A Puller in Leavenworth. Mr Will Hendricks of St Louis attends Klebroth’s wedding in Topeka. The marriage of Miss Bernice Van Zant and Mr Harry E Merritt set for Flora Ambrose home at 712 West 10th. Tremble anniversary celebrated with mock ceremony. Vivian Hush leads wedding march. Guests listed and decorations described. refreshments served. Various local people noted traveling, visiting, or returning from trips.
The Topeka Canning company prepares for a July 5 opening with A W Lindell returning from St Joseph to supervise. A Hird plans to relocate and equip the plant here, with cans and labels ready for tomatoes peas and peaches. About 100 workers, mostly men and girls, will be employed once operations start.
Report describes a violent clash on Crane and Blodines streets involving multiple participants in a public safety incident. Several rounds were fired and at least one person was harmed. Authorities report arrests of several individuals amid racial tensions and call for more serious charges.
At the Bourne library dedication, veteran actor Joseph Jefferson delivered a humorous stump speech from the library steps. He joked about radioed audiences, referenced Charles Lamb and Daniel Webster, and praised Miss Emily Hourne for her late father Nathan Hourne's memorial gift, urging local pride and support for learning.
An experiment in New York tested cocaine drops in firemen’s eyes to let them see through smoke for about five minutes. De Guntay Hebseler, attached to the fire department, applied a drop during a blaze in the down town area. The test, reportedly proven by other tests, suggested a substantial firefighting benefit.
Hoisto Exchange Places With Gov Rowland of Santa Monica Los Angeles June 4 The annual inspection of the soldiers home by the board of managers took place this morning. The showing was satisfactory. It is expected Governor Rowland will be transferred for the soldiers home at Leavenworth and the present governor of that home Colonel A J Sualth will be put in charge of the Pacific branch at Santa Monica.
Herne June 24 The federal council authorized the Swiss minister at Paris to increase the proportion of silver coins to be struck by each contracting party under the supplementary convention with the Lag in monetary union. The move aims to address a deficiency of small change.
The notice praises Union Pacific service to Milwaukee Wisconsin for the 1836 National Ad dictional Insociation meeting, with travel from west of the Missouri river via Omaha or Kansas City. It highlights elegant day coaches chair cars Pullman and dining cars, plus a round trip fare of one fare plus 2.60. For folders and illustrated material contact the railroad.
Congressman Knowles of South Dakota denies the Bateman accusation that he claimed Bryan’s 1300 gift to the Populist committee came with a pledge against fusion action. He says the money was offered to Butler without conditions and would be used as the committee saw fit. Bryan planned half the royalty from his book to be distributed to parties supporting him for publishing literature on the money question.
In Hallsas Nova Scotia on Jubilee Day a U S flag was torn from a rope and left partly intact. Thomas Downs reported threats over the display as the incident unfolded before dawn. In Lenn Mass a British flag was torn from a window in the Osborne block and dragged through mud. a nearby watchman recovered it and defended the flag overnight. English residents condemn the act and a police inquiry proceeds.
President McKinney voices strong support for organized labor as natural and legitimate in a White House discussion with Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. They consider labor unions essential and seek exemptions in anti trusts measures to avoid misclassification as trusts.
Fast professional riders to contest one mile time trial led by W B Johnson of Newark with 150 dollar prize. Also notes a One Minute Cough Cure claimed to save children from croup and throat troubles by Geo W Stansfold of 62 Kan. Ave.
Annie Campbell and J B Griest wed quietly at the bride's home on Quincy street. The ceremony was led by Rev J B McChinn of the North Congregational church. Afterward the couple planned a brief honeymoon to Kansas City and Colorado Springs before settling in Cheyenne Wells Col.
In Montgomery Alabama on June 24 a Sunday school award was given to Scott Brown, a Black man called a hero for shielding two children from a runaway horse team on Commerce Street. One child escaped unharmed while Brown was seriously injured. He received medical care and a reward from attendees and the Sunday School children presented a watch and chain bearing the inscription.
The London Times editorial says McKinley’s congratulatory letter to the queen will be read with pride and satisfaction across the empire as an official token of friendship between the English monarchy and the United States. It notes Depew’s comparison of the jubilee to Washington’s reception and explains Englishmen grasp the sentiment of American pride.
Prostrated by heat at the Santa Fe shops in Topeka. Carpenter Gilibert S. Sage collapsed Tuesday afternoon, and yesterday J. J. Seal, another carpenter, was prostrated. Seal was taken to his home at 420 Reno Avenue and treated by Dr. Egelston. He is expected to resume work soon as the shops endure one of the hottest periods of warm weather. Prostrations occur among employees each summer.
A band concert is planned at Garfield Park this evening conducted by Marshall E van. The event invites local residents to attend the outdoor performance under pleasant weather expectations.
A Missouri Pacific special train runs Friday June 25 from Ottawa to Ottawa with departure at a.m. and 7 39 p m return. Round trip tickets cost 1 00 and are valid only on the special. Evening concert at Gar Held Park by Marshall's band noted. Also advertising Besss Coven Syrup touted as a cure for coughs and consumption with State Journal subscription.
New York reports International Bell Telephone plans to end operations. Capital stood at 31,791.08 reduced to 41,000,008, with a cash dividend of 50 to stockholders. The firm held Russia contract for 21 years. sale of foreign branches in Sweden Halland Switzerland and Belgium is planned to fund payouts. Expectation of full settlement for stockholders in coming years.
Sir Justin Pauncefote sails for London and tells reporters there is no quarrel brewing about Hawaii. He says rumors of conflict are unfounded and hopes Britain and America avoid any dispute on this matter. He adds neither side plans to discuss the topic further.
The Saengerbund faces possible dissolution amid threats of withdrawal by Arion and other New York societies over constitutional changes allowing religious songs. Richard Weihnacht says remonstrances are justified and bolt possible if unmet, while local figures like Thomas Bowers comment on the brewing split.
Chicago July wheat opened firm amid nervous trading and limited supply with prices around 40 cents, while corn stayed firmer on light activity and rumors of rate moves. Receipts were light for wheat and corn, with daily car counts showing small totals and early volatility across futures.
Market data from Chicago shows sheep around 1100 head with steady books and hog receipts totaling about 29 970 yesterday. Officials note estimated tomorrow receipts near 2 000 with pork and lamb prices indicated by regional buyers.
Market activity mixed with steady to higher demand for cattle and sheep at Kansas City and nearby markets. Reports mention demand held by buyers, with prices for steers, heifers, and mutton varying. corn futures ease while creamery and grain prices show slight shifts. Market gossip notes daily price ranges and volume, with specifics from livestock commission entities and regional markets.
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