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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1897
Page
3
An advertisement extols Ayer's Hair Vigor as best for hair under all circumstances. It claims the product promotes growth by nourishing the scalp and roots, removes dandruff, cleanses the scalp, and can restore color and tint to gray or faded hair.
Kellar commends Wnall and denounces the rate combine led by the state insurance superintendent. He cites the Westchester Fire Company, not part of the combine, and notes a history of fighting the rate coalition in Kansas. The suit against the Sun- Nien interval assisted in dissolving previous rate-fixing efforts.
A chaotic report claims the Monarch was captured near Phingiles Trois by a force from Walang, with Hock government officials confirming the seizure. Aftermath includes plans to move key figures to Ber, while London and Ameweerch authorities prepare further actions as details remain contested.
The report claims Col Mosby will head the Grant Monument procession in New York with General Greenville and others involved. It mentions Queenia ter tain and various war figures, noting Ceremonial roles and presidential appointments. The text is garbled but centers on a landmark parade and high level military and political participants.
Judge Foster presides over a suit filed by Cunisiy A G Waiters attorney for De Brock against Pall. Case arises from a fall near Tepokic causing injury. negligence alleged against company officers. Plaintiff alleges failure to provide proper care and medical neglect. Also mentions a Saulte Ste Marie man cured by Chamberlains Pain Has.
At Salina on March 20 two men sought marriage licenses to Ella Gerlach. First, Hen Christian and an unnamed partner planned a single ceremony but postponed to Thursday. Later Arthur Jones of Omaha obtained a license for himself and Ella Gerlach, claiming a prior acquaintance sparked a second match.
A Beloit conference summary lists appointments for Northwest Kansas M E Church. Several locations such as Salina, Salina district towns, Norton, Beloit, Concordia and others receive assignments or placeholders. Names like W. Burtt Wakeyney and J. Bayes appear among noted supervisors and ministers awaiting confirmation.
A compiled list of city and district names with appointed officials or placeholders. Includes Jamestown, Jewell City, Lebanon, Narka, Rice, Webber, Ellsworth, Salina, Galatia, Grainfield, Hays City, Hill City, Hoxie, La Crosse, McCracken, Natoma, Oakley, Plainville, and Russell with corresponding names or notations such as To be supplied by Thomas Muxlow.
To the Editor of The State Journal the Burlington Silver League declares it has not missed a regular meeting since Sir Bryan's nomination. The ladies' silver league also maintains attendance. a large hall, organ, furniture, and pictures support meetings and socials. They claim over $600 spent since organizing, funded by ways and means, and plan to meet monthly unless warm weather limits gatherings.
In Cawker City on March 20 the postmaster election story centers on Grace L. Snyder a longtime reporter for the Hehdt Gazette and secretary of the North Central Kansas Editorial association Friends urge her as post office candidate over Col Whitney J W Methee and L Altiech They also note a plan for her to start a local newspaper and serve as editor and publisher if elected.
Jamestown March 20 business men and farmers have subscribed stock totaling 400 for a separating station to be used with the main creamery in Muncie or Musicart. The plant will cost between 800 and 1,400 dollars and be completed and in operation before mid April.
Tamestown eyes a female led government after the election with Mrs Jona O Strain named for mayor and five women put forward for the council. A rival ticket backs a male candidate for mayor as turnout sits under a hundred votes.
Concordia Daylight announces a new press and a forthcoming marriage for editor J. E. Marshall. The newspaper plans a fresh dress this week as prosperity spreads through Concordia.
Mr and Mrs J Kelley friends raised a purse to honor the birth of triplet daughters. George T Dinsmore, Clint Helmbaugh and Miss Jane Hayes Frederick selected the naming trio. Greta Dinsmore held the first, with Jadey as Marcus. Helmbaugh chose for the second and Meredith for the third.
Leavenworth March 2 The Marine branch of the National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers will transfer Gov Smith of the western branch to take charge with the next fiscal year. The report notes an average of nearly 2000 members present or absent, indicating strong demand at the western branch versus the Pacific location.
Congress announces examination for cadet appointments to West Point and Annapolis at Clay Center on April 24. One cadet will be named for each time the exam yields results. Eligibility includes ages 18 to 17 for Annapolis and 15 to 30 for general entry, with additional requirements. Local news notes a separate dog bite incident in Emporis, where a boy bitten by a mad dog was treated after a failed mudstone method. several dogs were killed as a precaution.
Bebeca, March 2. News of the death of six children of Jol n Grath, a farmer, by drowning while fording Pole Creek. A ten-year-old drove the heavy wagon into the flood. The wagon overturned. the mother clung to shore and saved herself, but all six children from eight months to ten years perished in the torrent. only two bodies recovered.
Major Hood returns from New York and Washington reporting a favorable feeling in financial circles. He asserts Kansas will be well treated by the McKinley administration, noting both President McKinley and Senator Hanna are friendly toward the state.
The Fifth district semi annual session opened last evening in Abilene with debates and a reception at the home of J. S Schively. Mrs A Jase of Porites presides as president with Mrs Clara Currie as secretary. The session continues today and Wednesday at Mt. 1 church.
Larned Presbytery will hold its annual Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the Presbyterian church in McPherson on April 2 and 3. The program includes junior Christian Endeavor safety talks, a talk by Mr Hume from New York, and Friday morning sessions featuring Miss Melton, a returned missionary from Turkey.
The Hutchinson Reformatory board in session names J. C. Net as treasurer and W. J. Lingenfelten as president. New board member Butlerack serves as secretary. Bids for finishing new cells and material were opened as the session continued.
Leavenworth reports a new coal vein in Balt Creek valley at five feet depth near the Eight Mile House. It averages 22 inches thick with no hog backs. The shaft lies close to the Kansas Central road and a 100 yard switch would allow coal to be shipped by rail. City miners recently inspected the vein and returned positive reports, with plans to open mines to employ many men.
Lindsborg residents report the annual Messiah concert at Bethany College on April 16. A 150 voice chorus and a good orchestra will perform in the new auditorium with seating for 400. Efforts aim to arrange a Topeka round trip with concert admission and two lunch tickets.
W A Calderhead, former US congressman, has come back from Washington and will stay several days to handle mail and applications, giving full attention to his office. In Eureka, Sheriff Knox was struck on the head by Robert Pennington with a chair, but Knox defended himself until Mrs. Knox arrived with a revolver, restoring order. In Lawrence, Prof J B Newson of Kansas University cited a letter from Arnol Emeh now at Berne, Switzerland, noting arrival and his duties teaching mathematics and related studies while instructors train in French and German. In Wichita, J Price, once kidnapped years ago, is mentioned in connection with ongoing local notes.
Abilene Reverend John Fulton, aged four score, celebrated his last birthday but remains hale with full mental powers. Topeka's Rev. E. S. Meredith preached at Dr. Bultog's pulpit in honor of the event. Henry Einfeldt of Effingham begins modern stage work in Woodman’s hall ahead of a grand opening after two weeks. Tomorow L. W. Lewis plans a railroad spring contract push from Emporia with 100 men, crushers en route to Winfield and Melbern for quarries.
Representative Samuel Ernst of Atchison, first anti maximum rate member to align with supporters, seeks superintendent role at Suliners’ Orphans’ Home. He reportedly backs a maximum freight rate bill if a special session is called, while Dr. Smith of Sherman targets the Topeka Insane asylum post. Governor Leeds weighs influence to rally a majority for his preferred measure.
Fire department fought four incendiary fires across Altoona Pennsylvania from late night to early morning totaling an estimated 14 000 to 60 000 dollars in damage. The blazes struck a stable a markshop a farm storage sheds and a large planing mill with the mill destroyed and insured losses running about 41 000 dollars. No suspects were apprehended.
March 30 reports a professional burglary at the Onar du State Bank in Galesburg. Entry via front door, safe wrecked with nitro glycerine, theft estimated between £1,000 and $5,000. Robbers fled on a Handvar. two Chicago men, John Shevlin and George Shoyahan, arrested on suspicion. bank insured.
Government studies new taxes to cover Cuban war expenses. Rumor says Gen Sanguilly may replace Gen Rulo Rivera as insurgent commander in Pinar del Rio. Also notes Dwigne K Wing’s Paris bond activities and Peoria rail line plan. Plague report from Bombay cites Calaba troops. Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised. G W Stansfield address.
From Topeka today the ruling forces passengers to buy to Chicago then travel to New York, causing inconvenience. Rumored transfer of Jerry Black to Chicago amid efforts to evade the law. Western railways enforce joint rate systems under new interpretation while unions plan arbitration and statistics bureau. Union Pacific declares it will ignore traffic associations and continue as before.
The article notes a rumor that W. J. Jack, Sante Fe general passenger agent, may be transferred to Chicago. It recalls George Z. Nicholson’s move to Chicago and questions whether Mr. Black will restore Topeka conditions or start anew there. No definite decision is stated.
Funeral services for A W Mooney a Missouri Pacific engineer were held in Crosier Sunday with Western Division railroad men attending. A special train carried mourners. Masonic lodges from Crosier and Holmeston attended. Mooney praised as a well known engineer across western Kansas for fourteen years.
The Des Moines Union railway union depot question is to be settled today in the city council. Competing lines Wabash Great Western and others push for routes while Chicago Burlington and Quincy oppose. Three allies oppose a fourth whose vote will decide the ordinance setting the fate of the project.
The City of Mexico reports that Mexican Central Shops will be erected at Aguas Calientes with a project cost of 350000 dollars. The Sfox tean Central railway is mentioned in connection with the plans and dates are noted as March 34 in the report.
Plans outline a mammoth central shop complex at Aguas Calientes to serve as a distributing point, moving repairs from the city. Buildings will house modern equipment and electrical power, with the motive power department costing an estimated 350000 dollars.
A spirited campaign for a stenographer vacancy fills the state office as Clarence Molly leaves April 2. Clarence Molly’s successor to be named. Mefly appointed assistant reporter at the Supreme Court, salary $80 per year. Grain letter from F G Logan notes wheat futures, shipments, and market conditions amid scarce buying interest. corn steady with good demand. oats unchanged. provisions strong with hog receipts.
A damaged OCR snippet references Washington and Kan places, with scattered names and vague events. The readable bits suggest a brief item about an arrest or incident, but key details are missing.
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