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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
3
A fragmented OCR list shows dense catalog items across a California grocery page. It mentions various foods and household goods including fruits like Lemons and Pineapple, meats such as ham and turkey, canned goods, baking products, extracts, cereals, and cleaning supplies, with prices and units obscured by OCR errors.
Kiowa May 28 This city notes New York Credit Foncier plan details. The mayor explains that the borrower extiguishes debt via small annual payments with low interest. The letter from Mayor Julian discusses developing the region and the mechanism of amortization and reserve funds.
Newton May 28 1500 Sunday school children from Mile county gathered as the annual convention closed electing Martin Mohler Topeka as president Bliss Anna Foster Topeka re elected and Judge E W Cunningham named council chair. Execut ive committee named J Hyle Bile Aliens A P George Hutchinson superintendent Sunday school normal work and Roxanna Beecher Privisnce retained. Several vice presidents treasurer and executive committee members named from Topeka Lawrence and Newton. A separate report notes a freight train No 212 fire injuring several cattle near Runningtos with water flooding the stock car. County Attorney Norris began letters and subpoenas to curb liquor traffic in Salina.
Norris questions witnesses at the hearing and obtains valuable information about beer, whiskey and related goods. The stenographer recorded sworn depositions, which Norris now has in hand for examination.
Hutchinson Mayo The Hutchinson Ladies Chorus plans a trip to Salt Lake City for the third week in July to attend a musical contest. A $500 pledge has been raised to cover expenses with additional funds needed. Mrs Bracken of Detroit has agreed to join as director and the group may give two or three concerts.
B Witcox leaves Atchison for New York to testify as a key witness in the Angel suit against the Jay Gould estate. He will dispute claims that Angel married Jay Gould and bore his child while he was surveying in New York.
Storms in Nemaha cause heavy rains washing bridges and flooding cornfields forcing replanting. A cyclone touched Bern, destroying several buildings. In Wellington, county officials report overdue Prince branch taxes totaling about 7000 dollars will be paid following a telegram from the U S court clerk.
Sareth a G H Adams longtime county commissioner of Nenmha county and old hardware merchant died Sunday. His remains were taken to Columbus Wisconsin for burial yesterday.
Chicago May 24 Durfee former Illinois state superintendent Stradford Durfee under Gov Altgeld denied owing the state any money after an audit. Previously accused of a $200 000 shortfall he had $16 000 remaining unpaid but since paid. Durfee lost office May 5 and sold property to settle accounts. Governor Altgeld also borrowed $2 000 from Durfee.
Iowa's Transmississian exposition organized with officers elected and a small executive committee named. President S. Ti Mallory of Charlton leads, Allan Dawson of Des Mathes as vice president, F. N. Cras of Cedar Falls as secretary. Executive committee includes H. H. Moore, SD Cook of Davenport, and B. Pacgkutd of Marshalltown.
Reid arrives in Washington from Mix Sh Whitehall for talks with McKinley on accepting the role of special ambassador to the Queen's Jubilee. He dines with the press at the White House, then departs for New York to represent the United States on the occasion.
Pietro Aceiurta, inn worker from Alletenia, confessed during a Rome court hearing that his April 22 stabbing attempt on King Humbert was unpremeditated. He claimed he acted to strike a symbol of social comfort and attacked the court officials amid a crowded session.
In opening game at Athletic Park Topeka’s Humming Birds excite spectators despite threatening skies. Topeka bats excel early as Men cross the plate while Atchison struggles in first innings. Lineups list Miller and Krank in key roles with Wingert and Jett among others. Grand Rapids beats Kansas City, and Boston defeats Cincinnati in other results.
Special traps to be constructed for a big shooting match between The Only Lee Jones and Mr Montgomery. Mrs Thorpe may contract debts for the poor, while Montgomery fears mismanagement of funds. Lee claims perfect practice and will deliver receipts. 7 to 1 odds offered, with plunge traps and tampered shells rumored as a sharp contest develops.
Weathered notes describe a schedule of three games at Athletic Park tomorrow between Topeka and Atchison teams with afternoon and evening starts. Lineups feature Topeka Wingert Evans and Atchison Jones Loman, with McDoneld and Thunner pitching in two key matchups. Admission pricing and a five inning first game are noted amid a cluttered list of batteries and players from various teams.
Fragmentary listing mentions Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Columbus, and players Terry Spear Phillips Fisher and others. Limited readable context implies a sports or league notes column with names and affiliations, no clear results or events to confirm.
In St Louis on May 28 Frank Stewart night clerk at the Linden hotel vanished soon after $400 was placed in his care by W F Hutchinson the Browns player who had been released. Hotel staff doubt Stewart is a defaulter and offer theories about his absence while Hutchinson plans to leave the city with the money.
State railroad assessors will tour Kane County to tax 80 locomotives stored in a Union Pacific round house. Owned by an equipment company and leased to the railroad, they are not taxed due to ownership not lying with the carrier. The attorney general has ruled for taxing refrigerator cars owned by packing firms, guiding the new levy plan.
The initial production of the German Volunteer at Crawford's Opera House drew a good crowd. Col. Wil D. Saphar directed and played Dettrick and Katrina as Topeka amateurs starred by Mrs. Button’s group. Three tableaux planned each night with proceeds for Memorial Day fund. cast includes Dumen t, Moore, Kelcey, Dumenil, Smith, Frame, Huddleston, Gootwin, Stoot swell, Debow, Sharpe, Scully, Vickers, Shreve, Courier, Wilkerson and others.
William Maddox, a Valencia ranch man, was adjudged insane by a probate court jury. He was brought to the city by caretakers and sent to the asylum. Doctors described mania with periods of rational behavior and memory gaps from a prior boat incident and a dazed wandering episode.
Lincoln reports the prohibition party adjourned after nominating BD Strom of Dodge for Secretary of the Supreme Court and Miss Isabella Shertock of York for Regent of The State University. The platform demands suppression of Aquor traffic and equal suffrage, with no clear stance on the financial question. Also mentions Philadelphia medical association tickets, and various transit notices amid fragmented copy.
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