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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1897
Page
3
A violent hailstorm hit Winfield on May 11 damaging greenhouses and vegetables and smashing panes across streets. Glass and vegetation suffered heavy losses with reports of damaged roofs and broken windows in homes. Local names and exact figures are unclear in the damaged text.
An intoxicated patrolman sparked a violent disturbance drawing police response. Officers grappled with a suspect as crowds spilled into the street while witnesses questioned drink and disorder. Court notes and local officials urge calm and enforcement of order.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a penitentiary church service with attendees and religious activities. It references state prison life, a religious society, and participants, but details are garbled and names or dates are unclear. The piece emphasizes attendance and that services are held regularly within the facility.
Report of a daytime gathering of the NY police boat postering after noon with Pestus Suyoe and Juni Nituisan present. Patrolmen Jot Berifeld and diesen Filinaser thwarted officials while Pate O'Conner prepared BEtIEALS and an arrnice feet was mmille WIN tht mMoyie where ministers differed ary to act as xideralk inspectors the Weeeselts of ceducine expenses to the only reaaotsive OF Tur thew changes.
Knights Templar visiting Port Riley and Junction City elects officers. Names like Sir Will and Chatter announced with other commanders including Sir Geo Jenking and Sir Hayes from Florida. Ceremony noted in Wellington and Wan City with regional prelate and staff.
In Newton, Sir EB Wellington and Sir Knight T Hilion led a competitive drill with 25 in line, two in formation, and three officers among a crowd of Newton and Wichita attendees. Winners earned first place over 25 in line, with referees from Salina and Topeka. A banquet followed as plans for a Fort Riley trip were announced.
Wichita May 12 Manager L. 5 Dusgun reports a letter from General Sepena president AW Stottinesen of the 3is com aid Kénkas Telephone company saying the entire Wichita plant will be rebuilt beginning June 1. Last winter heavy storms caused wires to be chewed by rust and moths, many eaten away or broken.
May 12 at Baldwin City Baker University holds a Deid day event titled College Girls Play Ball. An exciting program includes a baseball game with 48 girls from local colleges, promising a lively community gathering.
Hutchinson May 25 set for the annual Old Settlers celebration with Tom McNeal of Topeka delivering the address. The event will recall early county memories and stories as residents gather at the auditorium.
New York dated May 14 reports a condensed summary of the central rail bond operations. The article notes the use of 6 percent gold bonds backed by the Chesapeake & Southwestern unit Stouts, and mentions $1,205.04 Chicago, St Louis & New Orleans feet mitre bonds aimed at retiring certain maturing issues. It also references a $600,000 maturing item to be redressed in the scheduled plan.
Washington announces Gen. James W. Forsythe is nominated by the president to be major general in the Army. The move follows the vacant position created by Gen Weston’s recent retirement and places Forsythe in command of the California Department pending Senate confirmation.
A Honduran gunboat fired twice at an American steamship near Puerto Costa, prompting the Rover to return fire. Captain Reed, commander, and officer Wilde appear in accounts as the vessel engages in the incident amid tensions with the Central American republics.
A historical snippet records Bock Island Route connections with a high and return fare of $4.62 dated May 27 78. It also mentions Ringling Brothers expanding a sunlit garden of rare wild beasts to be shown at a tomb exhibit. A later entry notes a $4.02 May 27 45 fare.
Boston dispatch reports Billy Brady and James J. Corbett arranging a major athletic enterprise at Manhattan Field to seat 17,000, with a half mile cycle track and a winter skating rink. They aim to host football games, boxing matches including Sharkey-Maher and Creedon-McCoy, plus a Corbett bout. NY club president Freedian to back the venture as venue preparations press on.
Fragmentary OCR lists players and positions from the Western League scene. Mentions include Wunteta, O'Meara, Denman, Treadwell, Gabe Tatey Rue, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, and several paired batteries. Details are incomplete, but indicate lineups and matchups with multiple named individuals and cities.
The report covers St. Joseph and Des Moines regions with references to patent amendments and a six month rule. It notes Butterworth's modified patents order and Seymour's rule affecting amendment admissibility. The Senate confirmed nominees including Sumford Newel to the Netherlands post and Henry Atle as post office auditor.
Washington May 15 Assistant Secretary of the Interior began an inquiry into the delay and suspension of payments to Cherokee freedmen in Indian Territory. Special Disbursing Agent Dickinson and Indian Inspector McLateirs testified as did Chief White, reviewing payment methods and mandamus actions triggering the stoppage. Unpaid funds total about 274000 after prior disbursements of 106000, with 400.08 charged to the freedmen and 40000 unnamed funds remaining. Dickinson blamed complex affairs and delays, noting preparations for resumed payments within a fortnight.
A state military board will review the application of a newly formed Topeka company for admission into the Karis National Guard. Organized by J. E. Andereou, paymaster general, the roster lists officers and sergeants including Caplin, Towers, Preme, W. Vickers, Sullivan, Dromore, Grotewable, Lindsey, Goodwin, Bogle, Burns, Parker, Olsen, Bartlett, and many others, with numerous enlisted men named. The proceedings will determine eligibility for service under the national guard.
Topeka's delegation to the eleventh annual meeting of the Commercial Travelers of Kansas will travel to Leavenworth Friday at 7:00 AM. Attendees include Mr and Mrs P.M. Turtle, Mr and Mrs F Johnson and Miss F M Gatell, and many others. The program features a dress parade, lunch, a candidate collection, a band concert, a visit to a home, and a banquet at Turner Falls.
May 1 in Omaha Neb the district court heard a city mayoral contest en banc. The judge announced that Moores will assume duties of the office while arbitration proceeds. May 2 disputes over territorial issues were referred to arbitration for resolution.
Washington May 12 Chairman Bingley of the Ways and Means Committee reviews Senate amendments to the tariff bill. Dingley notes revenue implications, arguing many changes reduce potential income despite some increases. He highlights tea and beer duties, tobacco controls, and sugar treaty effects, while stressing uncertain revenue outcomes and the impact of potential delays on year one.
Rev. Dr. T De Witt Talmage visited the Navy Department on May 12 to urge rapid provision of a vessel to ship famine supplies gathered in the United States to India. He discussed cargoes in New York and San Francisco, and pressed that Congress grant transportation. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt pledged every effort to secure a vessel and a third cargo would follow once another vessel is provided.
A Banner report from Nashville says at daybreak today two Resto girls Malle Smith and Mandy Franks were found hanging from trees on the road from Jeff to Huntsville. A mob of about twenty Darsans conducted the lynching. The O'Kelly family in Jeff was suspected in a poisoning incident two months earlier that killed Mr. O'Kelly while others were recovering. Malle Smith was arrested across the Tennessee line and Mandy Franks captured at home. Franks reportedly confessed.
W N Terry, general attorney for the Atlantic and Pacific Railway, saw his suburban Emporia home burned to the ground. Estimated loss under $3,000 with $4,000 insured. May 14.
Relics gathered at the Mount Vernon association meetings include a brick from the old chimney at Wakefield, the birthplace of Washington, unearthed during monument construction. A key from the iron house and a lace handkerchief once belonging to Mrs. Washington are among items offered by vice regents. Mrs Richardson of Louisiana notes the collection as a fitting tribute to Mrs. Story of New York.
The Humphreys bills extending street trolley and tea franchise control to city boards were defeated in the legislature amid opposition from Civic Federation and Chicago newspapers. Reform factions faced mixed reception as the measures failed, with editorials urging sanitation of civic policies and noting opposition from reformers and press alike.
May 12 The president has practically declined invitations to attend Decoration Day exercises May 11 and may skip the July adjournment to remain in Washington. His Philadelphia trip for War monument events and a Nashville expulsion in June complicate attendance. A visit to Salt Lake Valley is possible if Congress adjourns early. The hearing on the text book law began in Atchison, with Judge Haven presiding and state and dealer counsel present. Rainfall today totalled 0.01 inch, with clearing skies forecast and a low of 45 degrees.
The newly appointed minister to Japan, Mr Buck of Georgia, met at the War Department with Secretary Alger. He secured a promise for Captain Edmund Price of the Fifth Infantry, stationed near Fort Snicker, to move toward Tokyo, near the United States legation in Japan.
The fourth annual congress of the International Vital Association opened yesterday in Zeule. About 300 attendees, mostly women, listened as HH. Schroeder gave the opening address and introduced the scheduled speakers from diverse cities including San Francisco St Louis Boston Chicago and Hartford. Lectures covered future topics and included a memory address by WR. Dentele of San Francisco read by Prof. Le Roy Mewre.
May 13 in Kansas City the stock yards bill faces scrutiny as Joseph F Tigers and J Stays, deputy, contend with the inquiry led by Sportal Master George Tek on behalf of the federal court. State financiers are cited as backing the measure while accounting figures are debated, with decisions awaiting Vice President Morse’s comment.
Parkersburg W Va May 12 Rain fell in torrents last night. No trains ran on the E. and C. today owing to two bridges washed away at Cairn.
Over seventy wheelmen have agreed to participate in the TAAW on Sunday in Morrill Speirs. Captain A G Sheer and Lieutenant Webb Stevensim lead an effort to double the number. All wheelmen who are interested are invited and urged to secure information from either of them.
Wide range of brief items: Greek retreat reports from Constantinople and Arta, 79 killed in recent fighting, 300 cases of serous disease. Turkish wounded arrive. Senator Butler seeks presidential briefing on Union Pacific sale. Senate approves 1.5 million for public buildings with specific allocations, Montana asylum aid included. Vienna reports on ex-empress and Austro-Hungarian political shifts. Travel deal: Rock Island Route Wichita round trip offered.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a 4% figure tied to Shawnee advento and an event called Poth plav. Details are unclear. readable entities include Shawnee and the two event names.
The document lists annual circulation totals and daily averages from 1861 to 1897, showing growth from 3,125 daily average in 1861 to 9,217 in 1890 and a high of 14,917 in an unspecified year, with figures for several mid to late 19th century years. It features disparate entries such as 600 starting circulation and 8,418 daily average in 1895.
The State Journal notes it is an Associated Press day wire member and part of the American Newspaper Publishers Association. It lists facilities including four linotypes and a fast web perfecting press.
The State Journal has the largest daily circulation in Kansas, needing forty three carriers to distribute the paper in Topeka and surrounding suburbs.
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