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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1897
Page
3
A sprawling hoax promises a grand stock sale with posters touting great bargains. The organizer vanishes on sale day, leaving merchants and farmers bewildered as authorities probe alleged advertising fraud and misrepresentation.
Fragmented OCR reports mixed political drama, college events, and schedules from Manhattan Kansas. References to Governor and state issues blend with cultural program listings at Kansas State Agricultural College with lectures, sermons, reunions, and exam days.
The article describes a late 19th century Dodge City commencement ceremony with detailed notes on the program and speakers. It mentions diplomas, essays, and various named individuals tied to the event, along with a referenced estate and land in France connected to a local family.
Missouri and Kansas Telephone company manager Duggan reports to General Superintendent McDanitt in Kansas City to begin extending the Wichita system to Augusta and an additional town. Initial cost estimated at about 34000 dollars to lay copper wire and outfit the new line.
The text notes routes and connections among Wichita El Dorado Newton Hutchinson and other Kansas towns with Topeka and Kansas City as major talk points before a snow event. It highlights regional links and anticipated discussions across multiple towns as travel concerns rise.
Mrs Burton’s white ponies escaped from the barn on Friday night and headed toward their old home. They were pursued by residents including L. Thisler and John Pyke’s party, causing damage at John Pyke’s kerchen before being found this morning. After a 32.50 settlement for damages they were returned home.
May 4 Abilene reports the death of a two year old child from drinking gasoline left within reach by the mother in Jefferson township Priday. The child showed convulsions after drinking the contents and died within minutes. The accident underscores dangers of accessible fuel in homes.
Onewa May 24. Mrs.ope Samuels of Chippewa Wille felt a sting while gathering cobs from under an old barn. She next inserted her hand again and found a four foot copperhead attached to her wrist. Whisky was given through the night, aiding her immunity from more serious harm. the bite was on the Oeste part of the Hecht Bond with arm and side swollen.
Mrs Frank Milligan of Newton Kansas has completed a five inch sunflowers embroidered block for a mammoth quilt to be exhibited at the Centennial Exposition in Nashville. The piece includes the Kansas patch with “Newton Kansas May 28 ivt” and will be inscribed and sent to Denncasee.
The Reform Press association of Kansas met in Emporia on Saturday and named several officials and committees for July. In Burlington, W. R. Peterman was arrested on a statutory assault charge following a complaint by Addie Duwalie. he is married with several children. Wichita district court sentenced Art Inghram to ten years for slaving L. J. Wits, a motion for howthd overruled. Leavenworth barn fire at Fernando Mella’s dwelling caused by a spark from an open fireplace. barn destroyed. Starling County saw heavy rainfall with promising wheat growth, sparking hope for crops. Burlington will host memorial addresses by Win. Thomson in Watnese Saturday and Westmoreland Monday.
Reverend G D Olden of First African Baptist preached two sermons urging formation of a Colored Women Social Purity league to cooperate with white women in protecting home training and youth. He condemned street walking by women and urged action to prevent ignorance and crime for the city’s future.
A crowd on the hotel balcony watches a novelty collection led by J. I. Shultz of New York. Dimes and quarters rain on a drum as Shultz and fellow agency men push a playful appeal, yielding a total of 22.90 dollars and a reported larger sum than any prior Des Moines service.
Financial report from the American Baptist Missionary Union presented in Pittsburgh on May 24 details the annual income and expenditures for 1895 97. It lists donations from multiple societies departments and regions totaling $46 322 in funds income and $143 140 in permanent funds and bonds. Expenditures include 580 855 08 appropriated for the year with allocations to missions publications annuities district secretaries and agencies executive officers general expenses and interest. The report traces receipts from various societies and geographies including New Hampshire Wisconsin Norway Denmark Sweden and China among others. The meeting opened by Henry F L Colby of Ohio marks the union’s seventy fifth anniversary since its 1814 organization.
Frederick P. Stott a former general superintendent in Chicago has been asked to head a proposed free delivery post system in Hong Kong. The offer includes a salary of 1000 per year for one year and would involve implementing the delivery system now used in Yokohama and Canton.
May 34 report outlines steps toward forming a national association of 1,000 independent telephone exchanges to oppose the Bell system. Planned connections and mutual protection aim to unify operators and push development of independent lines. A separate item notes a stockman killed at Wellington after being struck by a locomotive and a Nebraska accident injuring Malcolm Mitchell.
Detriot won from Kansas City yesterday while Cincinnati’s strong run was halted by Brooklyn. Topeka reads Ruff invitation as fifteen or more players report for trials at Athletic Park. Pitcher Stricklett from Washburn is eyed as a candidate, with plans for a strong season and early exhibitions this week.
Washburn and KU battled to a 5 3 score in a rain interrupted game as Stricklett and Stanley pitched well for the two teams. Washburn built an early lead with a two run second inning and added two more in the fourth while KU fought back before the weather halted play. A possible makeup game was discussed for another showdown at Athletic Park.
Helen Baldwins race plan centers on a match with Lisette, the French rider, to defend American honors. The New York event May 24 frames Baldwin as the national hope, with Lisette boasting a stellar record and near undefeated status in her class.
A rider trained in France aims to break the mile record with a four-woman quad. The unusual venture draws strong attention as Hesien Bald win plans to compete in Kansas City in the upcoming Six Gays match at Exposition Park.
May 24 Cleveland President Robison received a telegram from Dickson Talbot asking if the Cleveland club was for sale and if transfer to Indianapolis could occur. Robison replied the club was for sale and would not block the move, promising to name a price later.
Washington lost to Chicago in a high scoring game with strong Chicago batting. Briggs struggled for Washington while Chicago pitchers and batters combined for a decisive win. Attendance listed, umpires named, and multiple city results from major league play reported.
Washington May 24 The relief resolution providing 50000 dollars for Cuban distress was sent to the White House and signed immediately in both houses as they met in open session. Officials plan to use state department funds and import provisions domestically to supply Cuba, with consular authorization for immediate purchases and shipments to Cuba by steamers.
The Santa Fe awarded Fellows & Van Bint the contract to build the new depot and passenger house at Dodge City, with work starting soon. Henry Bennett also secured the Hutchinson depot contract. Dodge City improvements are estimated at about 25,000 dollars and Hutchinson at about 25,000 dollars.
A Fifth ward delegation of colored men will protest the hire of married colored women as teachers. They demand deposing Mrs. W T Jamison and Mrs James H Guy, wives of local attorneys, arguing husbands are prosperous and capable women graduates deserve jobs. Dennis Hope W I Eagleson and B F Perking lead the effort.
Hutchinson Kansas May 2 Samuel F P Canterbury president of the Bank of Hutchinson was arrested following the collapse of the Metropolitan Bank and National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City. Bookkeeper Mentes also taken into custody. Canterbury had recently come here with Metropolitan backing and said the failure stemmed from withheld promised support.
Reports from Madrid indicate the government faces pressure from the Opposition with a looming Cortes session. Liberals fear a Sagasta cabinet within days, while efforts to form a new working arrangement falter. Rumors say Marshal Martine de Campos may be recalled from Cuba to Madrid as part of the crisis.
The Supreme Court did not render a decision on the Nebraska maximum hate case before adjournment for the term. The ruling cannot be announced until next autumn.
Washington may refer a resolution recognizing Cuban insurgents belligerency to a committee as majority leaders decide proper action. Topeka marriage news lists Frederick A. Lawrence of Chicago and Ida Eckert of Topeka wed. Eckert earlier known as Mrs. Peacock. Miss Mitchell wins Hutchinson prize. Rana Parkhuter to sing at Christian Endeavor event. Madame Genevra Johnstone-Bishop in concert at Hamilton hall May 55 with tickets available at Kellams and Bretts bookstores. Local laundry advert shows Petstess Steam Laundry contact.
Pittsburgh May B Bishop C McCabe of the Methodist church en route west to tend church interests spoke of the failure to adopt the arbitration treaty and urged Americans to set an example for international pride. He criticized anti English hostility in the United States and said public sentiment does not reflect the nation’s pacifist ideals and urged Lord Salisbury be informed of this view.
A Kansan reports a personal crisis in Creston, with a man in Nortonville linked to a Highland area incident and a missing address for his factor. A separate item notes a $2,400,000 gold export planned for tomorrow from New York shipments and McKinley sending a birthday congratulation to Queen Victoria.
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