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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1897
Page
4
Weather note indicates May 12 for Kansas with vague obsense phrasing. Mentions northwest winds and a shift toward variable conditions later in the afternoon to Thursday. Includes uncertain terms like Pos albiy and rathe.
The House rejected a rider to the sundry bill revoking timber land reservations from private settlement. Debate centered on forest protection versus timber industry interests. Critics urged halting wholesale extraction to preserve climate and water supplies, noting replacement would take generations.
A garbled collage of brief clippings from multiple newspapers includes quirky quotes, stray opinions, and misread phrases. Names, places, and dates are scattered, with hints of discussions on astronomy, politics, fashion, and culture, all presented in a fragmented, antiquated tone.
Various Kansas papers report a large meeting in Topeka urging strict enforcement of the prohibitory law. Revivalists echo the call while Abilene and Lawrence papers insist the open saloon era is far from returning. Public sentiment splits between law enforcement and tolerance as political figures face the contentious issue.
A squinting, misspelled column mocks etiquette and social quirks in Atchison. It jokes about shoes, pallbearers, dress, and a dog purchased for children, while lightly critiquing marriages, widows, and aging. The piece leans into local character with playful exaggeration and regional tone.
New York reports reveal volumes of letters sent to the President and Senator Hanna, many by strangers worldwide. Readers describe hundreds daily, ranging from moral and philosophical to requests for ambassadorships and gowns, with some letters signed by supporters and others by persistent suitors.
Richmond May 12 General Fitzhugh Lee may be offered the presidency at the University of Virginia as the institution plans to be governed by a board of visitors with an office of president newly created. Also notes circus act additions and a Steam Laundry ad fragment toward the end.
A Kansas topeka marble worker A Barrett recalls cutting the inscription for John Brown's headstone during the winter of 1860 61. He describes the work at Wadham's Mills and the north Elba grave site, noting the stone's size and fade of the original mark as well as his connection to Brown's era and the surrounding family details.
Tuomas Waerre of Park Quarries Freedom Pennsylvania reports Hood's Sarsaparilla easing his headaches and fatigue after three doses, enabling him to work a full quarry day. He also notes Wood's Sarsaparilla helping his youngest child gain strength, improved sleep, and appetite, with neighbors saying he’s lively again.
May 12 young William Vanderbilt announced he will enter Harvard and reside in Beck Hall at St Mark's School area in Cambridge. The quiet Vanderbilt will join a circle of notable Boston and national families and enter an aristocratic campus life amid rumors of New York acquaintances surprised by the decision.
May 12 San Francisco dispatch reports Richand J. Seihlin premier of New Zealand arriving aboard the Alameda, accompanied by Aim Seddon and others, on a royal visit tied to the queen's jubilee. He plans to proceed to New York after brief rest, with emphasis on New Zealand’s bank, wool, and land tenures.
London May reports describe the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough renting Spencer House for a public display. The duchess hopes to attend a drawing room if health permits, while the Duke arrives in a grand coach richly adorned with crimson, silver, and mitred crowns. The coach, costing about 1000 pounds, features ornate lamps and black and red interior fittings, drawing attention to royal luxury.
In California near San Juan Capistrano a piratical craft near the mainland caused a rowboat transfer of Chinese passengers. Deputy U.S. Marshal Don Marco Foster detained the Chinese, who face trial and probable deportation. The Bon Ton at 600 Kansas Avenue advertises a half price millinery sale.
Topeka Turners hold a jellification celebration after the Topeka society class returned from the National Turnfest in St Louis with a wreath as tenth prize. Festivities began with a parade and will end with a grand ball at Turner Hall, with Steinberg's orchestra. Members listed include Petzel, Chas Hoeland, Leopold Krauts, Fritz Bituman, Theo Schreiber, Henry Schreiber, Frank Gatech, George Foltwick, Peter Hoshieeh, Instructor Charles Holm, and others.
Stormont Hospital will close June 1 to operate as a women’s hospital and then reopen as a general hospital for non contagious cases. Dr Ward will resign soon to move to Karomis City. a matron will run the hospital under a board of trustees. Physicians listed include Munn, Gilbert, McGuire, Mulvane, Peers, Lindley, Minney, Lewis, Powell, and Tete. The change creates three well equipped general hospitals in Topeka.
Dorothy Morton billed as a star of the Geisha struck Miss Lloyd amid a dispute in the theater dressing room. Jealous rivalries and sharp exchanges followed as Morton was dismissed, then returned after sheriff action over back salary. Tensions persisted among the cast during performances.
Washington May 12 The new sleep- room and apartment of Mrs McKinley at the White House are nearly completed. Walls feature a funereal me not blue with white scrollwork and lace drapings. Blue brocaded satin hangings match upholstery and furniture. A white bedstead with brass trimmings completes the furnishing, creating a charming interior for the first lady.
The Empire season nears end with no new plays as Jefferson Sothern Lillian Russell and other stars prepare benefit appearances. Veteran John L. Vincent stars at Pitti Avenue with a testimonial including Thesphin Cul W and others. Major names like Charles B. Bishan and Joseph Jefferson appear at Hammerstein's Olympia and churchyard avenue. The Swroness Bigne makes vaudeville debut, while Baroness admirers in New York and Chicago threaten to clash over plans May 12 to 14 via Santa Fe route.
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