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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1897
Page
3
Government officials outline measures to prevent plague importation and spread. A commission is formed with funds and patrols to inspect ships, enforce bans, and monitor ports. Delegations travel to coordinate quarantines and public health enforcement across affected regions.
March 2 report from the Labor League protests proposed McKinley appointments. Article notes speculation about a Sherman connection and a claimed job for a Sherman son in law. Mentions Black Gate founder and Te Chat Noir figure, with scattered names and affiliations in a fractured OCR passage.
Crawford Opera House hosts Thurston and Cushman on Wednesday and Thursday March 4 with a bill including Gites Without Crime and 20 Mile Crossing. Tickets on sale. prices 19, 20, 20 cents. Guard members urged to attend Army meeting at Battery BR Armory at 7:00 Tuesday. Captain Towers announces business of great importance.
Tiant system gains rollout to Newton Salina and McPherson with 257 subscribers in Saline 108 in McPherson and expansion plans westward The company aims to connect Salina Abilene and Therese eastward with a full overhaul placing poles in alleys and charging 2 monthly for new houses and 10 for residences A business line upgrade and more phones are anticipated with the present system serving about 55 phones including deadheads and improvements lacking prior to the new plan
Publicly released prize list outlines cash awards for vocal, piano, violin, and choral sections at the Hutchinson Jubilee. Entries expected from at least twenty five entrants with masters like Mendelssohn and Wagner featured. judges include Prof. Frideri Stoor and Prof. Root. event dates and venue details set for May.
Plans for a new federal prison at Leavenworth cover 17 acres with cost cited at 1 200 000 dollars and sized to house about seven hundred eighty to nine hundred cells. The complex to include five story wings, brick and stone exterior, a future expansion envelope, and workspaces for administration kitchens and staff.
The Neodesha refinery project progresses with six brick buildings near completion to produce about 2,000 barrels daily. March 22 report notes supply piers being laid around the refinery grounds and connections extending to the small facilities.
Across Kansas towns the refinery plan grows from two 1,000 barrel stills to a total liquid storage and processing complex. More than twenty tanks of 1,200 to 1,400 barrels each rise beside six brick buildings as seven acres near completion, with furnaces and vats filling the site.
A New Pisy will appear in New York tonight at Koster and Bial's with music by Ludwig Bulg iander. Cast includes Henry E. Dixey and Helsarte Fiam among others. scenes feature Central Park promenade, stock exchange satire, and a Metropolitan Press march as part of the show.
Phoenix March 22 chaos marked the Arizona legislature as the house passed a resolution demanding the governor return his veto, exempting ten year works of mineral reduction and storage projects from new taxes. The house then voted 20 to 4 for immediate change in the governor office amid council ta bling unclear.
Wednesday and Thursday March 24 and 25 feature latest songs and dances. Price 1b. 20 and B00 dies free Wednesday night Sears now on Sale.
A railroad gathering, Witc, assembles in Chicago on March 23 to discuss industry developments and operational plans. Attendees include executives from major rail carriers and equipment suppliers assessing routes, schedules, and safety initiatives.
A conference of railroad attorneys and traffic men in Chicago will discuss decreases in western traffic and removal of discriminations. Attendees include Charles Gleed M A Low A A Hurd and B P Waggener representing railroads such as Santa Fe others. The Southwestern Traffic association governs freight transport in the region and may see changes pending leaders like President Tipley and Paul Morton.
Hackensack New Jersey March 22 The horse owned by W H Vreeland East Orange ran from Sussex Street to Hackensack over 20 miles after throwing its rider James Carney from a buggy The horse traveled through Rutherford Hasbrouck Heights and other towns before ending its wild trek near Hackensack. Also notes Onwy the railroad mail dog attended a convention with President Waring reporting 3885 members and 50 percent clerks outside the organization. News brief mentions Mexico car famine due to US exports and Santa Fe rail line water and shop updates.
Montreal March 22 The Dingley tariff provoked Canadian dissent with calls for export duties on timber and pulpwood and retaliation against the United States the Ottawa ministers report Alderman Prefontaine hints Ottawa will align with these views while Laprotio Descleares notes the tariff acts as a Chinese wall Canadian trade must shift toward Great Britain and other markets as neighbors fail to cooperate
In Yankton South Dakota on March 22 the Mixtonil River began moving, gorging repeatedly and threatening areas above and below the city. Officials fear strong flows could cause substantial damage if water remains high, prompting caution and further warning.
General Wade Hampton remains in room at the Metropolitan hotel in Washington. His son G Melt Hampton reports the general is improving after nourishment and near readiness to sit up within a few days. Doctor Walsh authorized sending reassuring messages to southern friends.
President Billard and Commissioner Say They Mean Business as Topeka liquor joints face closure. Police chief ordered shut during wartime but many venues remain open or reopen. Board vows persistent action, with social clubs spared unless lawfully violative.
Chicago March 22 A boiler explosion destroyed the locomotive hauling the Chicago and Boston train on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad. Engineer Alexander Franks and fireman Edward B. Smith, both of Chicago, were killed. The engine was hurled 700 feet, and the fireman suffered fatal injuries after colliding with a car. passengers unharmed. The train left Van Buren Street depot at 10:30 am and traveled about 20 miles per hour when the blast occurred near Minelock, sending debris and wreckage into a swamp while the rest of the train halted without further injuries.
Chicago labor leaders declare war on Chicago beer with a citywide boycott to start April 1. Union members will be urged to drink Milwaukee or St Louis beer and avoid saloons supplied by the Chicago Brewers' Association. Cooper Union delegates support using union-made barrels and products to press manufacturers to comply or face further measures.
Covering news from Peanuts Norfolk Va March 22 reports dealers’ excitement over a price jump driven by a shrinking crop. One-third of the crop reportedly cornered as large buyers stock up, with prices rising toward 60 cents per pound and speculation prices may hit 1500-era levels. Other items note new mandolin and guitar music, patent medicine ads, a pile of unrelated notices, and a 6:30 pm supper hosted by First Congregational Church.
Washington March 22 Ho uses debate on the tariff bill opened at 10 o'clock with Mr Dingley and Mr Bailey as opposing leaders. Dingley argues the revenue deficit of about 200 million since four years and the need to raise funds through a practical tariff reform to aid domestic industries and employment. He outlines specific duties on sugar and woolen goods and cites revenue estimates claiming the second year yield would reach 200 million.
Potwin plans a shift to elective offices under a new law. Street commissioner, city marshal, city attorney, and city clerk become elected, with nominating meetings set for March 3 at 7 20 PM in the school house. Qualified voters will nominate candidates including J L Campbell I K Traviefeld W A Myers J F Twed Joseph Thompson J L McClure and others.
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