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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
3
An old advertisement from Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine lists cures for various diseases and ailments with sales by Gruggists or on receipt of price. It markets a broad range of homeopathic treatments and claims rapid relief through their remedies.
The Kansas City stock yards dispute centers on state rates challenged as unconstitutional. Kan Sat and Kansas City Hank Tarte argue the law encroaches on private enterprise. A federal court fight looms with March 25 hearing and potential appeals to the national board of arbitration.
Mr Corbett arrives in Washington to present his credentials as United States senator from Oregon. He is accompanied by team staff and awaits confirmation of the proper presentation and the required ceremonial steps before meeting with officials.
Numerous street and neighborhood fire station references appear across Topeka with addresses on Kansas Avenue Railroad Street Merrison and Leavrept Streets and other cross streets. The garbled list includes station cross streets near Fourth Seventh Eight and Seventeenth, plus a long cough cure promotion at 632 Kansas Avenue by G Ow at Stanafield.
A Kansas newspaper reports Miller, jailed in New Orleans on counterfeiting charges, was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. A colleague writes Miller appears gravely ill, skeletal, and near death while awaiting possible appeals. supporters urge quick action for potential clemency or a pardon.
The Lawrence Journal condemns several joints operating near school houses. It notes closures and prosecutions, cites a resort run by a notorious figure, and urges strong action to shut the places. The piece highlights danger to children observing from school windows and calls for persistent enforcement to end the gambling and drinking den.
Grand Secretary Myra Martram was present. Pactimitrons and Ida attended. Notable attendees included Mary Farley Sfinella Warker Fao J Pan RR Worley De Harker A Meek C 8 Bixby Campbell. Souvenirs were given to those present. The chapter demonstrated work and was praised as unexcel ed for Grand Worthy Matinillen A nner. Osawatomie chapter O. ES. was held on the evening of the iy at Inks.
Ellsworth becomes a division terminus for the St Louis and San Francisco line with through trains to Wichita. Two trains daily will serve Ellsworth with one train and crew stationed there at 2 p.m. Portal clerks will operate only to Bureton, and staff numbers for Ellsworth remain undecided. Travel time to Ellsworth will be about an hour longer than to Wichita.
Short Grass editors plan to reorganize the Northwest Kansas Editorial association with the first meeting set for Colby in early spring. The district will extend east to Phillips and Rooks counties and west to Salina, aiming to rival the North Central Kansas Editorial Association, the state's oldest continuous district.
Burge and Son of Topeka announce plans to plant and irrigate 100 acres near Hill City in Graham county. The operation builds on last year’s 50 acre effort, 40 acres of which were washed out by floods. They aim to double the acreage after favorable irrigation results.
Horton notes a heated campaign in March with two factions split over whisky issues. Registration is expected to be high as voters debate whether joints should be allowed to operate and face city penalties. Prominent candidates include W. H. Kemper and Lewis Hale, with names floated by conservative and liberal factions.
Cochran of GreenWich claims to have been held up near Plutonian mark. Two men leaped aboard his wagon and robbed him of 600 dollars and his team. He fought one intruder, mistook a hit for a death blow, and was struck in the head during the struggle. He woke at 1 o clock in the morning with injuries and the wagon stopped.
Armdale March 13 Burglars entered the store by breaking a window Thursday night. They took money opened letters pocketed valuables and pried open a safe. They also seized 100 to 150 knives four razors and some revolvers from C Kidin's shop before fleeing.
Osawatomie Kansas March 13 Osawatomie chapter Na Order of Easter Star held its regular meeting at Masonic hall. In commemoration they initiated their hundredth member EB and held a banquet hosted by the Missouri Pu tte Railroad company. High officers were present including Ken ner Past Grand Master CA Std Voto and Past Grand Patron Henry Parker.
Horton March 13 An application has been made to the secretary of state for a charter for the Horton Mining Company. The capital is $50,000 and the main office will be in Horton with branch offices at either Colorado Springs or Cripple Creek. G Ross of Horton is named superintendent, a mining expert and longtime assay man formerly with the Consolidated Virginia Mine of Nevada.
Atchison March 1 The Methodist situation grows more tangled as Brother Hawthorn reports no hope to keep Brumbaugh. A telegram from Brother Wilson from Hiawatha says he will remove all objection, later a telegraph from Hawthorn suggests the bishop may allow Brumbaugh to stay another year, and the Atchison brethren await final decision.
Atchison Thamas Beattie warns of flood risk as river recedes and threatens island land while Willis seeks wartime superintendent post and Horton's creamery station gains certainty. Hill City reports injury from a wagon accident. Coffeyville notes large machinery delivery for brick company.
Copy describes workmen moving an object into position around the 18th. Reports the mysterious disappearance of J. Johnson from Lindsborg lasting four weeks, his body later found in a river near Salina, discovered by Andrew Button while fishing above a dam. Also notes a school district in Herington with a fine totem pole story and a Wichita court ruling on a dairy butter preparation.
The Santa Fe railroad plans to double track from Nickerson to Newton awaiting the general manager’s return. Construction will use the north side of the present main road bed and will run about six and a half miles. Work begins in a few days and will be expedited to ease traffic and freight delays for patrons and shippers.
The MK and T railroad reports six months of 1896 earnings with gross receipts of 67 Hy and operating expenses totaling BLAM, yielding earnings of 2 025 201. After bond interest and rentals, the company shows a surplus of 012 282 to be erected.
Mrs Rita Lestade de Ruiz widow of Ben Ruiz who died in Cuban prison arrived in New York with five children aboard the Ward Line steamer Beneca. She plans to hire attorneys and request an interview with Secretary of State Sherman to pursue a claim against Spain. She believes her husband was murdered in his cell by prison guards under Weyler forces.
Reid Whipple, owner of Young's Hotel and Parker House, plans the Touring hotel at Tremont and Boylston streets costing about 2,000,000. A schoolhouse by Tremont street nearly touches the site, forcing liquor licensing issues. A proposed amendment to liquor laws failed 8 to 1, leaving Whipple with a dilemma and a largely completed corner project.
Waehinei Heting was formally nominated at a non partisan Chicago convention to run for mayor on a reform platform. Delegates emphasize municipal reform, civil service enforcement, and steering away from party control, with a campaign framed as businesslike local government.
Horton March 13. Train service men and employees of the Rock Island have bought a $500 silver service as a token of esteem for FE Monkhouse recently sent to Bloomington, MI. Monkhouse formerly headed motive power at Rock Island and Mortem, now leads the same department with the Chicago and Alton.
The Denver Republican reports on Union Pacific oil use, noting J. W. Bunn, a longtime rail official in Omaha, describes economical shifts. Lubricating oil costs and fuel choices have declined with better maintenance, while gas lighting improvements reduce fire risk and lighting costs.
Horton March in Gill general foreman resignations accepted. ONeil Hodgens to Chicago and Alton Bloomington offices under H Monk. Gill remains at Rock Island with well merited promotion and higher pay.
General Manager Frey states bids are advertised for Hutchinson depot construction and work will start at once. Directors have appropriated funds, and officials with Engineer Hart and Captain Klamer reviewed the right of way in Hutchinson to outline the project.
The Newton Journal reports crews from Newton eastward rejoicing over an order posted yesterday announcing the Peterson coal shaft would be down from that date. The coal at Peterson chute is said to be among the worst in years, with plans to use a better grade after firms Cleveland Carlisle and Stetson, New York, are involved. March 33 Cleveland Carlisle Stetson lawyers will tour Wall Street amid gossip about an ex president's intentions. Francis Lynde Steiston and Cleveland were part of the firm Banks Stetson Tracy MacVeagh, dissolved about two years ago.
An advert promotes Baco-Cure and similar remedies as a vegetable, safe cure for tobacco addiction. It claims to curb nicotine withdrawal without willpower, offers testimonials, a guarantee, and a money-back refund plus a small fee for the booklet. Eureka Chemical & Sign Co markets the product with assurances of relief and reversibility.
Chicago and Kansas City report a nervous wheat market with declines on weak cables and early Illinois crop forecasts suggesting under 1 million bushels. Corn, oats, and provisions show quiet or firm activity, with hogs and cattle mixed but generally steady to firm amid light receipts and small runs.
Fragmentary market note from Kansas City Produce Market listing items like butter and dairy with mixed steadiness. The text is garbled but references produce markers and status terms such as steady and barely steady amid unclear numbers and items.
Grain letter from Topeka brokers Goodwin and Chamberlin notes weak foreign demand and a cautious spring outlook for wheat, with Cleveland and Chicago reports highlighting price weakness and gains in corn and oats. It covers river and rail clearances, futures cues, and commentary from New York and Chicago on milling demand, trade rumors, and investment sentiment.
An OCR fragment promotes De- Wits Literly Risers as a cure for headaches constipation and dyspepsia. The ad mentions pills from G. W. Stansfield at 632 Kansai and lists several digestive complaints as quickly banished.
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