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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
3
Chicago March 6 The Journal prints a non partisan proclamation urging unity across merchants and workers to lift mercantile pursuits. It calls for cooperation among citizens and administrators to restore prosperity and strengthen American industry and civilization.
A murky note cites Col Hughes and a signal flag plan as a precursor to a prosperity wave. The piece mentions a Santa Fe employee neighbor and a Benet’s group led by Nick Chiles at a hotel Monday with Uy VoGrey as president and A. B. Baghen as secretary.
An old line of Munyon remedies claims instant relief for rheumatism kidneys nerves catarrh digestion and coughs. The ad promises cures with specific tonics and a free medical guide from Professor Munyon at 1506 Arch Street, with advice available at all druggists for 25 cents per bottle.
At the Kansas Conference session the body approved moving next meeting to Seneca by an 84 to 30 vote. The gathering reported a decrease in year over year, announced a benevolent collection of 18,453 dollars, and expelled John D. Knox from church and ministry amid extensive business. Bishop and leaders addressed Sunday schools, admissions, and church improvements while inviting visits from various city and church leaders for forthcoming sessions.
The case involving James Lawrence Gardner has been disposed of without further action. The charges against Mr. Lawrence were withdrawn and the matter halted.
In Manhattan on March 6 J D Knox was convicted of charges and expelled from the Trinity and Methodist church. The report describes Knox visiting his divorced wife Mrs Eva Kilgore Mote and child, a disturbance, and an arrest on charges of disturbing the peace. A separate incident recounts Mary Mote, former Topeka ball club owner now a barber, visiting the city, disputes over property, threats with a razor, and a warrant issued for robbery and assault with intent. Mote was arrested in Emporia and held on bonds not yet posted.
A Wellington group organizes a ten week excursion to the Paris Exposition of 1900 with about 50 members from Wellington and nearby counties. They will sail from New York, stay in Paris for two weeks, tour Rome Cairo Crete and southern France, then return via the Mediterranean. Estimated cost around $300 per person with possible discounts.
Citizens of DuBois witnessed a passing air ship Friday night around 10 o clock. A bright light moved slowly across the sky for several minutes, seen by hotel owner J id Storm and residents C A Lambert J T Dole Ellefson Hiram Hawk ing Frank Terner John Stuma and J Nelson among others. They concluded it could not have been a meteor.
A mosaic of brief notes from Kansas towns recounts produce shipments and charitable pledges, local station setups, milk supply for a separator, mountain views, ship cargo reports, church festival plans, a long prayer figure known as Praying John, bank stock transfers, and aid to a Chinese protege, all reflecting regional life.
Emma Bartley at the JI way mission. Scott George Bove from Fort Scott joins Newport R I teams. offered to pitch for Toledo. Frank Bruner from Fort Scott signs Findlay. Harley Palmer helps sister from Indiana. Kansas still favored. Blue Rapids, first boy born, March 6 celebrated. Holbrook given town lot. William Wintte in North Hyde Rapids ran Red Front. seven charges. 60 days jail and fine. Lakin prospects for a skimming station. Shaw's hall meeting. Ottawa Shaner, wealthy citizen, arrested for gambling room. promised heavy fine. secret society ties noted.
Carson, Nev March 6 Fitz added a new trainer to his force by chasing and pinning a hog in sagebrush. He and Hickey pursued the hog for two miles through brush, Fitz leaping on the hog’s back to stop it. The owner accused him of stealing the animal, but Fitz explained they were exercising the hog, then returned it and continued to town.
CarsonNev March Amid his numerous letters Corbett has received one that amused him greatly Montreal Canada March 1 Be sure and lick Fite quick If you do not Irish Canadians will not be able to live in this city any longer Be sure and wear a shamrock in your belt and don't forget to let him quick IRISH CANADIAN There was a crowd at the depot this morning waiting for John L Sullivan who did not arrive Nobodys seems to know when Sullivan is coming or whether he is coming at all.
President McKinley will fill 196 Cleveland era postmaster nominations left unconfirmed by Congress. Principal offices listed include towns in Kansas Illinois Missouri California and Connecticut among others. Also notes rumors of tension between Henry Irving and Elton Terry and Debs diamond gift expectancy in Leadville. Funeral notice for Siler Beales issued with service details. Shawnee Building and Loan ad urged mortgage renewal.
Old traveling men between Leavenworth and St Joe exploit tariff rules to ride the Burlington route by transferring at Armour Junction and then resuming toward St. Joe. A deliberate maneuver shortens mileage in the tariff book, allowing travel that outruns the official miles and defeats the fare schedule.
Ottawa reports the death of a young man about 23 after being struck by a box car as it left Olivet. He lost both hands and legs, died at Melvern the same day, carrying a recommendation letter for railroad work and papers indicating recent arrival from Oklahoma. Burial planned in Melvern.
In Blue Rapids on March 6 Judge Spilman ruled for Mrs Annie Courack in a life insurance case. The verdict grants her $2.00 on her father's policy after John Hay Dort changed beneficiaries to Courack the night before death. The judge found the local secretary's failure to report the change before Maydort's death clerical, appealing to the supreme court.
Manitou Colorado March. Pike's Peak cog rail adds a new compound locomotive from Baldwin Philadelphia to replace the wrecked engine. It resembles existing cog road engines but with improvements for greater strength. Weight about 2 fond drawn on a flat car to Denver depot then hauled to the cog road four miles away. Trainmaster Hawks reportedly resigned in Wellington amid rumors.
Washington March 5 crowds surged before the executive residence lining the semicircular driveways as bands played and flags flew. Maj. McKinley era veterans formed early, and the president greeted old comrades with hearty handshakes at the east door, calling the veterans by name in a warm, informal gathering.
Judge Hazen overrules the motion for a change of venue in a district court case after attorneys presented an impeachment petition and legal affidavit. The judge stated the matter is a question of law and remains the presiding judge.
The Kansas Supreme Court issued numerous rulings reversing or affirming lower court decisions. Key reversals include Tomblin in Sherman County and various bank and company appeals from Shawnee, Summer, Sedgwick, and other counties. Several cases were affirmed, dismissed, or modified, with orders on per curiam actions and docketed appeals.
In a city police court four beggars and petty thieves feigned illness to dodge labor. City Physician Mitchell diagnosed them and prescribed powders before returning them to jail. Jailer Dagé released them briefly, while two may be genuinely ill and two merely malingering.
The Moore & Livingstone repertoire company, strong on tour, opens next week at Crawford Opera House with up to date pieces and their own scenery. Critics note the group’s solid performances and endorsements from the Omaha Bee cite Miss Aubrey Warner and Myrtie among commendable acting. Ladies receive free tickets Monday. three 100 dollar Fowler wheels given away Saturday night. Hurricane impact in West Virginia and Ohio towns causes destruction. Columbus gas main washed out, leaving city without gas until Monday.
A Chicago society page notes Mrs Wallace wore an extravagant gown to the grand opera season opening. The dress features heavy dark satin, a 23 yard court train, silk bodice, and an extraordinary lace centerpiece created over two decades. The ensemble, valued around $60,000, highlights Mrs Wallace as a prominent social figure with a penchant for diamonds and charitable work.
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