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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
6
Customers are invited to come and see the new laces and neckwear on display. The patterns and colors arrive by express, described as affordable but not of high pride, with a reminder to view the assortment while the newness remains on them.
Chicago May 21 Science declares the railroad brakeman is being replaced by automatic brakes. Once over a million brakemen worked on routes, now fewer than half remain amid safety gains. Interstates require cars with automatic brakes and continuous couplers, reducing deaths and injuries as freight and passenger cars modernize.
The Dur rant case on appeal challenges Judge Habre in his sentence. Attorneys argue the court erred in denying leniency and in ordering Durrant confined at San Quentin until the slated execution. Authorities are enforcing the restraint as the appeal proceeds.
NARRISON GAVEL Paste Lake Indiana May 21 The Presbyterian general assembly opened with devotional exercises led by Rev A Forbes Irwin of Hutchinson Kansas A gavel was presented to Moderator Jackson by ex President Benjamin Harrison on Benoit of the Presbyterians of Tad?ang donor spoke at length on the symbolism of the synods Moderator replied with brief remarks. Frohinnh DePew company at the Crawford Opera House next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in Guilty. Crime New East a and Work and Wages Prices and Scents Ladies free Monday ent Children’s Tan and Ox Goods Furman Ladies Green Shoes Furman’s
An OCR damaged notice outlines aggressive pricing by undertakers and furniture dealers. It references high charges, large furniture stores, and calls attention to undercutting issues with contact at a Crescent Avenue address and mentions adult cloth caskets and immediate ambush day or night.
A jumble of names and events fills the page from Emporia to Topeka. Local officials, real estate, divorces, and concerts mingle with rail freight notes and calls for public meetings. The scattered items include legal actions, a concert plan, and civic updates amid a broad array of town news.
A Peabody, Kansas inventor W. He Morgan displays Morsin bicycle supports at NT Kabeds avenue in Topeka. The improvised stands promise ease of use indoors and outdoors, allowing riders to sit or stand while testing the device.
In Topeka society circles last evening a Vinewood dance hosted by Mr. Jack Newman drew many visitors. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Radclm, Russ Pearl Powleson, Miss Agnes Ler of Kansas City, Miss Lottie Rowan of San Francisco and numerous Sedalia and Ottawa residents, with parties and thimble events continuing through the week a brisk social season in Towne.
In Eagle Lake Indiana on May 21 the Presbyterian general assembly chose Dr. Sheldon Jackson of the Home Missionary Society as moderator over Dr. Henry C. Mitton. The vote 42 to 23 prompted celebration of a break with the machine and support for home mission work. Dr. Jackson pledged to forward church work with no factional ties. The afternoon session featured nominations led by Dr. J Wilbur Chapman for Mitton and Dr. Jackson, with supporters stressing Bible standards and denominational loyalty. The assembly adjourned and later held the Lord's Supper with Dr. Withrow presiding and Bejamin Harrison and John Wanamaker among elders distributing the elements.
Rumors spread that a mole in Havana sparked demonstrations against the American consulate. Officials in Washington are concerned, with Spanish authorities stationing troops around the consulate to prevent an outbreak, though their stated aim is guarding the building.
The state fence voox commission opened bids for supplying state books over five years under the new law. Deliberations remain secret until session end. The American Book Company withdrew samples and declined further participation amid rumors of a Bourton & Co bid by GG Thirton, the state agent, to form a local branch.
Kenton Ohio on day 22 of a bic strike cripples the central Sclots marsh country. Residents murmur as wages collapse from 1.25 to 30 cents a day. Manager Edwards vows to replace strikers with hoboes if work does not resume soon, signaling potential trouble.
The Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay prepares its giant telescope for operation with the sky cloudy. Also reported: a fire at 120 West Twelfth Street destroys a small frame residence and its contents with estimated damage of around six hundred dollars, uninsured. The New Era Lyra will be produced at Crawford for three nights starting May 2 with prices 10, 8, and 5 cents, ladies admitted free Monday. Webb McNall chairs the Silver Executive Council, naming J P Anderson, W Turter, Dr. Lawrence, Daniel McTaggart, T M Daniels, and J S Culwell as executive committee members.
Denver May 21 Senator Teller says the president will not allow the Morgan resolution to declare war in Cuba. He accuses the administration of fear of Spain and of cowardice, predicting the measure will fail in the house and that public opinion will only speak through Congress. He blasts the administration and Cleveland era foreign policy.
Washington May 21 The secretary of state orders Consul General Lee in Havana to draw up to 10 000 for immediate purchase of supplies and medicines to aid American citizens without means and wishing to return to the United States He may furnish other consuls in Cuba with funds as needed United States Consul Brice at Matanzas is directed to seek funds from Lee to aid citizens there.
Bremen in Fairfield county buzzed over a rumored oil strike at One Schneider’s farm on Rush Creek Gas and Oil company land. The well drilled to 2,567 feet produced a brief flow of oil, then halted, leaving locals and speculators optimistic yet uncertain about a lasting discovery.
A telegram from agent B E Pankey in Topeka reports Maddox is alive near Whitewater and expected back by eight. Pankey distrusts the message saying Maddox may be safe, while searchers continue along the river amid confusion.
Livernoul cables pushed early declines as wheat and corn moved lower amid weak Liverpool cash markets. North American trade, lighter receipts, and favorable California weather tempered losses. Chicago and Kansas City reports showed choppy activity with minor gains in some futures. Livestock receipts remained steady while grain futures faced selling pressure from short covering and soft demand.
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