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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
4
A fragment from the eighteenth century appears in the State Journal describing readers in Topeka finding no savings yet a house full of rocking chairs and furnishings. It hints at a broader market surplus and a rumor about a western rail route shaping destinies, referencing a controversial courtship tale and social expectations.
Fragmented text outlines weather notes for Chicago and Kansas with political musings on taxation and wealth. It references inheritance tax in Ohio, railroad costs, and New York Goulds movement, plus a garbled discussion of revenue strategies and property assessments shaping state finances.
A fragmentary column describes strange spring happenings and local gossip. It mentions a boy named Bole of Siete, references to Flu A, and a tale of a woman awakening help by singing a song. The text blends rumors about marriage, fidelity, and community tensions with unclear dates and places.
A fragmentary account portrays a typical negro tenant arriving in June facing destitution, with landlords aiding through goods but weather, poverty, and seasonal hardship drive families to travel miles for work. It notes agricultural myths, church meetings, and holiday preparations amid subsistence routines.
John Brown, Col. T W Higeyoson statements describe a March visit to Atlantic House No 16 and critique a humorist akin to Walter Scott’s style. The piece contrasts refined religious devotion with coarse wit, noting strict Quaker demeanors, modest homes, and tense social behavior.
A novel concrete composition blends crushed granite with melted asphalt laid over beton or dense concrete. A thin asphalt cap protects the surface, followed by a layer of granite and a grout of liquid asphalt with finer gravel, rolled to finish. Used in German cavalry barracks for some time.
In a famed sensational trial, Tom Bethune, a wealthy heir, faced guardianship as his mother sought care for his memory and appetite while an aunt and Mrs Lerche contested control of the estate. Justice Andrews ruled Tom liable, appointing a guardian despite his advanced age, with Diet Wits and the Lerche household overseeing his care in New Jersey after a long probate journey.
Rumor places Rev T De Witt Talvange amid discussions of substantial wealth as he journeys toward Rome where he will stay with a large suite until June 6. He may visit King Humbert and possibly the pope, while a separate note mentions repairs and a carved inscription at a discovered site. A Mexican president’s nine years in office and plans for three month absences from the court temper current international chatter. A Natal sculptor works on Kruger busts as attempts to secure a mold prove challenging.
New York May 14 merchants with Cuba ties plan to petition President McKinley for a peaceful settlement. Bankers brokers and commission merchants sign a nationwide appeal urging steps to restore normal trade relations and ease the Cuban crisis impacting business.
Washington May 12 The annual address of President Yona Wicchola and the Secretary Palmer’s report dominated the session of the APOA supreme court moored yesterday The form of business split into ten topics each referred to its committee Secretary’s report sent to general officers for consideration Echols spoke of growth and the order’s prospects and noted visits to subordinate councils A recommendation urged administrative oversight and supervision of the general order Puliter’s report praised gains despite hard times and cited forty five charters issued in the last six months Attendance and committee actions followed with reports adopted and many resolutions sent to committees
Reported plans describe Oscar Wilde after release moving to Paris and joining a daily paper. A scheme allegedly sought to fund his freedom, place him on a literary staff, and use him as a front for others writing under the name Wilde.
Sheriff Glover of Johnson County reports several Topeka men held at the Olathe jail. Among them are Red or Pat Murphy, charged with a Shawnee County escape and a robbery. Frank Wheeler, of the Fourth Street gang, awaits penitentiary for burglary. Joe Inman, linked to Wheeler in a Pleasant Hill burglary, faces transfer to Lansing. An unnamed Topekan also faces penitentiary.
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire proposed an amendment to bar imports of goods produced by convict or prison labor. The text would require the Treasury Secretary to set rules preventing such imports unless sworn testimony shows convict labor did not produce the goods, with consul verification.
Governor and Mrs Stephens of Missouri take to the bicycle as he plans to buy one once he secures time and the Jefferson City bills support his move. Mrs Stephens’ health improves and she expects to ride soon. Edward Bratton, a Culver man, dies after swallowing nail fragments causing bowel obstruction. Ohio man Steven Hough resigns as captain of Invernal Stevenue. Leavenworth to offer half fare May 15 via Santa Fe route.
Members of the Auditorium association discuss naming the building, weighing options like Gage Auditorium and Odeon. Suggestions include honoring popular citizens or notable donors, with schemes such as a per vote fee or naming for a benefactor. Judges favor a distinctive, less common name to distinguish the venue.
Washington May 13 The contest for the Swiss ongelon is said to lie between Mr Letshioan of Pittsburg former Carnegie Steel leader and Brutus City of Kentucky. Friends of Brutus City insist Lelatein must yield or Clay will be nominated. Dr Hunter of Kentucky who fought for the United States senator may be offered a role amid harmony. Dr Munter has not decided if he wants a position. The Chilian mission has been promised in his behalf.
New York reports William Eddy and two assistants set a record by taking mid air photographs from three kites launched from Law con building at One Hundred and Fourteenth Street and the Boulevard. The first kite carried a camera on a two inch diameter stick frame, the second pK and bs feet long, the third five feet long and dark red. Photos were captured at altitudes between 1000 and 1400 feet, with four pictures taken in a short span, exceeding previous daily totals. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a spring health tonic amid weather-related weakness and vitality claims. a Dublin note mentions Delia Parnell estate matters.
Paris May 13 The Russian ambassador Baron Von Mottenheim sent an autograph letter to President Waure expressing his warmest condolence with the families of victims of the Charity Bazaar fire on May 4.
An advertisement claims a simple home treatment fixes delayed and painful periods and other female disorders. It invites women to send their address to Mrs A M Clark, T22 Andarcan Kansas City Kan, to receive the remedy free.
Harold Sewall United States minister to Hawaii called at the state department to bid farewell before departing for Honolulu. His family will accompany him. laundry and female health ads appear in the fragment.
A wrecked home scene unfolds at an auction where frightened bidders snatch valuables and heirlooms from a devastated family. The rocking horse, spared amid ruin, becomes the focal point as the man reveals bundles of folded cash hidden in its neck, warning that carelessness may cost more. The crowd reacts with mixed pity and greed as the wife pleads and the couple struggles to cope with loss.
A reader questions the value of college education in relation to farm work. The note references a person named Jason-Yaas and mentions Shad ter and a New York Journal context. The voice is opinionated and seeks reader feedback on the topic.
Reunion dates for the G A R posts are forwarded to Kemias G. ALR department. Locations include Ellsworth August War Cherryvale and Buffalo with September encampment dates. Additional dates cover Baxter Spring Concordia Cedarvale and a 60 member new post noted by Adjutant Ly Hanbark of the Kazans department.
May 72 district sources report the cases of President Havemsyer and Secretary Searles of the American Sugar Refining Company selected for trial on the 17th this month. District Attorney Davis has instructed attorneys for the accused to prepare their defense for the date.
Public sale of real property described as part of the Topeka city grid in Shawnee County Kansas by order of a district court. The sale, conducted by the clerk and special master, targets properties in Monroe Street and surrounding blocks, with bids to be received at the county courthouse front steps.
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