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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
2
Wellesley Mass May 13 a disturbance among students led to swift faculty action after several female students were found drinking beer and champagne and smoking cigarettes on campus. One student from the West and others from Massachusetts and Wisconsin departed. others were kept under close watch as administrators stated further discipline may follow.
The Rev Dr Paxton former West Presbyterian pastor preached at Madison Ave Reformed Church in New York on May 12 at the invitation of Dr Abbott H Kitterdee with many former parishioners present. His remarks praised influential religious and historical figures while noting recovery from illness and ongoing active ministry.
The Foster Humane Society issues a pamphlet outlining its aims, costs, by laws, and charter. The circular condemns cruel treatment of horses citing laws and harsh penalties, urging mercy for beasts and explaining the society’s approach to intervention in extreme cases.
The Topeka Commercial Club held a monthly session during which Present & Co. was unanimously elected to membership after a suspension of rules. The club approved $12 for election cards and posters for the auditorium. G A Anderson, inventor of a patent bore and airbrake, attended and sought club support to start manufacturing in Topeka, proposing $1,500 repayment with interest in two years. matter referred to the next meeting.
The petition for Theodore Durrant's pardon for the Mingle Williams murder asks for clemency or at least commutation while urging continued investigation to identify the real culprit. The request was filed with Governor Boda and will be heard by Guy Hudd on Friday morning at 10. Four fishermen report missing from the Amethyst fishing boat after a storm near San Pedro. A crewman missed, the vessel is believed lost and wreckage reached Point Bunna. New gold mines reportedly discovered in Catabaya province, Peru, as Bank of Peru aligns with regional banks to expand mining finance.
Merchants claim Chamberlain’s Pain Halim best on earth for rheumatism backache and muscular pains. Sold by druggists.
Bucklens Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and more with a money back guarantee. Sold by J. K. Jones at Fifth and Kansas Avenue.
In Washington Georgia on March 1 a crowded courthouse heard the trial of Hob Cannon charged with murder in the whipping of Frank McCrary. Cannon found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to a year in the penitentiary with a fine. Public anger over the lenient sentence prompted police to guard the defendant.
Cyclists pass through Bristol Fristol May 12 as a crowd flocks to enjoy ice cream and refreshments. Weather drew many spectators including families and young riders. Hotels crowded and ice cream vendors reported high demand despite mechanical mishaps and busy street scenes during the pedal event.
New York May 11 Della Fox remains central as The Wedding Day continues at the Casino. Mine Box Lillian Rutesel and Jefferson de Angello join in a three actor presentation amid illness and waning memory.
Philadelphia May 1 The receivers of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad push to improve traffic with Baldwin Locomotive Works delivering twenty consolidated freight engines and ten passenger engines with large cylinders. The plan aims to boost service on the Blue Line linking New York Philadelphia and Washington. Work will proceed rapidly to complete the order.
May 11 Managua Nicaragua reports President Elena signs law abolishing capital punishment effective July 1. Article notes related tariff and trade measures with Germany, and mentions a forthcoming freight and passenger service plan. Also references assembly session dates and a rail fare note in June.
A report describes two uniquely named visitors, Oval Jack and Oval Duck. Oval Jack travels for business, while Oval Duck tours as a tourist, arriving from St. Logie and San Francisco. They were met by Booth Packing Co. staff at the depot and taken to company quarters near Lake and State streets. Oval Jack is noted for his work in rat killing and has a strong local reputation. Oval Duck’s stay in Baltimore is noted with plans to be busy for a week.
May 18 Kusteine Zasler demonstrated a new silk armor fabric at Hogera Park before Col Branto and Col Surnecki sent by the Austrian government. A section of the fabric withstood two policemen firing 20 steel cartridges and 30 bullets from a revolver without penetration, though bullets caused some mark.
Chicago May 11 J M Leet a respected Chicago board of trade member died yesterday from slow starvation caused by excessive smoking. He reportedly smoked 16 to 16 cigars daily for over 40 years as doctors could not provide relief. The fatal condition began with lip symptoms progressing to the throat.
New York May 15 commander of the Salvation Army Booth Tucker has been indicted by the grand jury for maintaining a nuisance and disturbing the peace at the barracks on West Fourteenth street. The complainant is Princess Smith residing behind the barracks. The offense is a misdemeanor punishable with fine or imprisonment or both.
The United Brethren Church missionary board met in Toledo Iowa with Bishop Weaver presiding. Delegates from Germany and Africa attended discussions on aid to Africa Germany and Japan. Receipts for the year totaled £4,000 with funds allocated to Africa Germany Japan and other missions. Two missionaries died and planners for home missions were noted. Gen Nelson Miles stated he will proceed to Constantinople after addressing the Greco Turkish war scene.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has not finished examining the Cuban crisis. A subcommittee of Davis Foraker and Morgan has reviewed Cuban reports from the State Department and consuls, seeks more time, and may pass the resolution over without prejudice to secure fuller information before any action.
New York May 18 annual meeting of the American Tobacco company elected directors Joseph Brown James G Butler John Doorhoeffer and Ernest Schielaser for a one year term. The year end report shows a surplus of 6448 against 66 6LRT and net earnings 3 594 19T with a balance after dividends and charges of Shiv E9 61 04 after adjustments a 40 percent script dividend of 2580.00 on common stock leaves 6834 08 surplus.
May 1 report lists George A Farr as collector of customs for Michigan. James A L Core as inspector of customs for Grand Rapids district. Turn Bixby to the Dawes Indian Commission. Jet N Quackenbush named commander of the navy. A F George and B Hoyt as receivers of public money in Gadokaton and Rapid City. Nentaha agency and Potta areas noted. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve recommended for piles burns and bruises.
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