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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1897
Page
5
In Wheeling May 3 a mob attacked two young women from Clarksburg, Ida Doncab and Bertha Bimini, dousing them with hot tar and stripping them. They fled to safety as tar covered their bodies. Bertha Breckman suffered severe burns. No arrests made. officers continue investigations.
In New York near the Metropolitan Museum of Art a crowd gathered as a baby was born on a park bench. Police moved bystanders and reassured women that nothing was wrong. A young mother, Mrs Mary Herman of No 3 Avenue, gave birth, an ambulance arrived, and the pair were taken away after twenty minutes.
Lincoln Nev May 3 Friction at the University of Nebraska rose as professors call for resignations of James Adams and H K Wolfe The regents faced protests from students who booed the chancellor and shouted supportive slogans as an emergency meeting convened The rail fare for a return trip to Lincoln is listed with contact details for tickets and information.
In New York on May 3 119 pneumonia deaths were reported for the week ending last Saturday Dr Roger S Tracy registrar of statistics says many of these deaths resulted from exposure to chilling winds during the Grant Day ceremonies on Tuesday He notes the weekly toll is high for the season and expects pneumonia deaths to rise in the coming week due to epidemic conditions and winterlike weather.
In Chicago on May 2 Rev Frank Gunnauls of Plymouth Church did not occupy his pulpit yesterday morning. A physician diagnosed his parent’s trouble as a serious cold and ordered him to refrain from preaching. Dr Garganius noted he has been unwell for several weeks but plans to continue preaching when able.
Prof J Mark Baldgwin of Princeton wins the Royal Academy of Science and Letters gold medal for a general question in social ethics. The 1385 manuscript, titled Setal and Ethical Interpretations of Principles of Mental Development, reflects on ethics and social welfare. local cycling groups and Newton Cyclers push meritorious efforts to improve city amenities including cycle paths and park drives.
A community notice states a sermon will be delivered next Sunday at Barkers Church in North Topeka by a noted speaker. Four members of the quoviation are arranging a demonstration of importance in Topeka, with a related bill from Booneyle, Missouri expected to arrive.
Roxie Yrilley and Jaome Mulliken, two boys convicted in Surpner county for alleged assault, were sentenced by Juilee Poster under supervision. Both are to the Colored reformatory. Willey receives one year and Mulliken one year. The youths, aged 12 and 14, face reform measures.
Social notes from Topeka detail a May party at Harmony Hall honoring Mrs. Kingman’s 76th birthday with Judge Kingman as chaperone. Guests included Pearl Latham Caro Penfold Emily Eliott Lida Berzen Pearl McParland Santa Waters Fe Waters Maury Whitton Lee Redden Eleanor Work Lilian Valentine and many others as dancing and crowned queen moments unfolded.
A social note describes a Saturday afternoon children's party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Hebb. Guests include Grace Wilcox Pauline Brice Marguerite Palmer Amy McCaughlin and several others. Details mention a white and blue tent in the yard and ongoing community group meetings and visits involving local residents and visitors from Kansas City and Chicago.
A flurry of short items lists residents traveling visiting and social events. Breck couple leave for Las Craves. Nicholsyin of St. Louis to visit WD. Gussedt. Korn Ryus and Merrick away at Lake View. Kramer and Minnie Griffith to wed May 15. Frey travels with J. J. to Albuquerque. S Short trip through California. Ethel Lena Short at Bethany. Mrs. Frank Jarrett hosting Duplicate Whist. Forbes returns from Chicago. Miss Mattie Carlisle visiting from Lawrence. West hosts DGuze Whist Club. Ona Pedden Willa Rodgers Lotte Ranniy and Mrs. Fred Entebrake noted as substitutes. Reddens on fishing near El Dorado. Dietrich family from Council Bluffs visiting and returning tomorrow.
The text notes A W Benson of Ottawa Chas B Graver of Esapuria and Birk G Cole of Great Bend as declared candidates for associate justice of the supreme court seeking the Republican nomination ahead of the state convention. Alters term expires in two years and Jose Alles seeks reelection.
Hughes and family have moved from Valley Falls to Topeka and will make their future home in the capital. He was a longtime local figure, a respected citizen, and his departure is noted with best wishes for rest and happiness in the new city. The piece also references an old resident praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted family medicine.
St Louis authorities announce the Quadrennial Turnpest with shows May 6 to 11 at Rock Issued WH venue. Tickets go on sale May 6 and 12 final, with full details at Bork Island passenger depot First and Kansas avenues or by phone 354 A, FCLLES City Pass. Hall of Venerable Sl ean Hair renewer advertised as hair restoration remedy.
Brigadier General W R Shafter, long senior colonel, is promoted to brigadier general after 18 years in the rank. Known as Pecos Bill for his frontier deeds, he led the Twenty fourth infantry in the Pecos district, restored peace, and earned a famed nickname among soldiers. Born in Michigan, he began military service in 1861, rose through volunteer ranks, commanded frontier garrisons, and is nearing retirement at about age 62 with limited active years remaining.
Witcon sin Beet Sugar company assigns the new Menominee Falls plant after its completion. Onsets estimated at R06 and Levitt unknown. Tie holders may acquire and continue operations. Includes a brief note on health tonic and laundry product mentions.
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