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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
6
Residents at 424 Lincoln Street protest ongoing erosion and a foul water hole caused by street work. They blame the street commissioner for neglect and claim repairs only worsen flooding and mud, hindering vehicle access and posing health concerns.
A May report from San Francisco describes a deadly attack on a Christian mission in the Kwent province of China. Father Mazel led the chapel at Lolt before the assault, with several whites killed. Details are scarce due to the remoteness of Meswene and limited transmission from Volobama direct.
The National Association of Railway Claim Agents completed its meeting in St Louis. Officers elected include President H Hutchinson of Titann Potix, Vice Presidents Farnam Beaton, T Stewart, George J. Dodd, EL Sauer, Claston Hurwington, and GL Price as secretary and treasurer. A May meeting at Chicago platform change discussed. Democratic leaders in this state vote to rescind fusion and reorganize on the Chicago platform, with a large meeting planned.
Allen Pink and White themes adorn Karsus avenue and Kitman avenue as four day events for the Christion Endeavor convention arrive. The First Presbyterian Church hosts the main lottery and churches across the city decorate in pink and white for the gathering with over 2000 members expected.
Ohio silver Republicans convened in Columbus with Provisional Chairman Davis and National head Towne to form a free coinage platform. Spencer Garwood chaired as about 1000 attendees discussed reorganizing the GOP, appointing committees, and a state central committee empowered to decide cross-ticket nominations while upholding free silver at 16 to 3. A second item reports an armed threat in New Jersey over an attempted murder-for-hire case, with James Myer linked to a planned self-directed attack.
A Topeka Unity church audience heard Mrs Ford recount Balzac life with hardship, vegetarian habits, and literary resolve. The talk framed Balzac as a writer transformed by struggle, shaping humane fiction through adversity and resilience.
Lawrence visits and Topeka events fill a busy social outline. Miss May Davis and Mrs J E Anderson travel, while Miss Vila Stewart and Miss Emma Tsanes host cards on Monroe Street. The city notes discuss park improvements, baseball at Athletic Park, a bid for a new bicycle track, school and church activities, and local residents preparing travels to Europe and nearby cities.
Patrolman Jacobh made an arrest. Gertrud Reed sent to the Bere tt Industrial school but the child was returned to Topeka due to crowding. Robert and Addie Baker were divorced by Judge Hazen on abandonment grounds. A young couple near Jackson and Huntington streets is noted as a local romance. Topeka High School prepares varied commencement programs chosen by Miss Anna Nelli and Miss Olive Lewis. The Triple The Bovetti association cake walk ended with Dr. J.C. Taermien the winner. the orphans’ name received the cake. Flwood S. Potter, son of ex Senator W. A. Potter, at China Cal is with the Chino Valley Sugar company and wrote Feet Sugar Analysis book forthcoming. Ella M Evans resigns as Clay School principal after ten years in teaching. Ed Jones, North Topeka colored boy, acquitted of burglary. Frank Ellis pleads guilty to stealing revolvers. Miss Lutte A. Lytle, daughter of city barber J. R. Lytle, to graduate June 1 from Central Tennessee College law department in Nashville with Dent degree. Daniel F. Hoss of Louisiana also to graduate. Lytle to give valedictory on Marriage and Divorce.
Oakland May 28 Fred Beeson a ranch employee at Sunol used arsenic instead of baking powder in bread making He died and another man is dying several others are in danger Beeson new to the ranch was put in the kitchen and baked biscuits from the dough Contamination occurred after he dumped three heaping spoonsful of powder believed to be soda into the mix An investigation confirmed the powder was arsenic Peerless Steam Laundry.
The Topeka pension office will stay open on Saturday and observe Memorial Day on Monday due to a congressionally required holiday rule. Pension Agent Glick asked Washington if Saturday could be a holiday, but a December 1881 act mandates closing Monday when a holiday falls on Sunday, so clerks must work tomorrow with Monday off.
An enjoyable dance held at the Knights of Pythias hall by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to raise funds for tuition of an engineer's wife studying shorthand. Five-piece orchestra provided music while auxiliaries served as floor hosts. The engineer, formerly in Topeka with a Santa Fe incident, is bedridden in Kansas City hospital.
In remarks yesterday Mr. Dillard mocked Mr. Wagener over coal talk and room discussion. The Missouri Pacific attorney remained unmoved as Dillard pressed to provoke a reply. Dillard, in the National lobby, lamented the hearing's failure and praised Wagener for avoiding the trap.
A mysterious Cuban conference planned for next week in Philadelphia will be presided over by General Palma with Quesada the charge d affaires in attendance. The gathering aims to shape plans awaiting Washington approval. The meeting follows Senator Sherman becoming secretary of state and subsequent discussions with Quesada.
A stitched-together local log shows brief town updates: Frank Berry moves from 130% Quincy Street to 10 Jackson Street. Miss Mary Brown returns from Minnesota. Mrs Bradley Norris travels to Twosevine to visit her son. Grandma Curtis visits North Van Zuren Street family. J J Elliott, wind mill trader, visits his Thrilty address. F L Hese Uy of Monroe Street plans Cochran trip with Ella Allen as guide. fire call near Ranfas Avenue injures S A Ogder, autos insured for 160. school programs and eighth grade activities noted including song, recitation, and orchestra. lists of students enrolled for high school prep and memorial decorations.
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