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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
7
An advertisement page fragment outlines job notices and classifieds from Topeka and nearby areas. It mentions employment opportunities, solicits readers to use services, and references a James S. Hayden jeweler offering watch and jewelry services. The text reads as a historical sample of a midcentury classifieds section with instructions for advertisers and readers.
In Kansas City a case before Judge Gatewood concerns Thomas McNabb sued for value of saloon fixtures. McNabb testified he was induced to contract after being intrigued by bar furniture displayed in Leavenworth, reflecting how the Murray law aims to prohibit intoxicants.
William Chapman and A Zimmerman retire from the Barbadors voyage in Duluth in a search for treasure buried by the pirate Simma. They failed to buy land or dig secretly and vow another expedition, claiming one barrel of gold and two of silver were buried on the island.
Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills sues two Milwaukee milling companies over rights to use the words Minneapolis and Minnesota in connection with flour made outside Minneapolis and outside Minnesota. The Aliwaukee Bags Company, a bag maker, is named a co-defendant, alleged to have aided the infringement.
The Minnesota supreme court ruled the 1895 public warehouse law unconstitutional. It required public warehouses to obtain licenses within 36 days and compelled railroads to transfer all uncalled for goods for 20 days to warehouse firms with transportation charges paid. Major lines like Milwaukee Great Northern and Great Western contested the act.
In New York May, Baroness Blanc identified four prisoners, including Leeda Waters and her husband, as targets of a warrant issued recently for desertion. Waters claimed the arrest was illegal and cited ongoing divorce proceedings due to alleged second marriage by the Baroness. Waters was held at Parsons Post Office. Also, Harry Tusk Pru registered to be Parsons Kansas postmaster with ex-Congressman Kirkpatrick endorsing him, suggesting a prompt appointment to improve service.
Local items report a new baby for Mr. and Mrs. Leon Yount, plumbing contracts for Hutchinson and Dodge City depots, and Henry Deab buying land at 505 Lane Street to build a $1500 house. J W Ferguson sold 1271 Lincoln Street for 1450 to J P Davis Mercantile, who will move in. Memorial day speaks set for Hamilton Hall with Col J H Gilpatrick chairing. Topeka clearing house approves Saturday holidays June to Oct to let clerks attend ball games. Eastern Kansas Dunkard convention meets at Gatchand church led by Rev S R Katherman. Harrison School Eighth Grade literary contest judged. Ciceronians win 1747 of 2000, Worstheans 3697. Memorial services planned Sunday afternoon at 4 for Sons of Veterans and Grand Army. M A plans for state convention PSEK events. Topeka entertainment canvass for delegates. H W Bombeaniner heads committee. Details in Room 3, A T & 5 FP office building.
State board of railroad commissioners demands eight reductions in freight rates after a May 7 hearing. Proposals include 20 percent cuts on distance tariffs and express rates, 15 percent on grain rates, and 5 percent on live stock. Executives from Santa Fe Frisco Missouri Pacific and others oppose the measures as unreasonable.
Ex congressman Miller of Kansas City Kan wired Senator Baker to withhold postmaster appointment until a protest committee can reach Washington. W J Buchan also sent a message. Baker says he will not recommend and leaves the choice to the president. Shepherd endorsement cited. letters reveal protests by Fife Trickett and others aimed at blocking Nat Barnes confirmation.
John F Johnson former president and cashier of the State National Bank of Logansport was sentenced to ten years in the Ohio state penitentiary by Judge Baker of the U S District Court in Indiana. The sentence implies about seven years in actual confinement. Mrs Johnson attended without emotion as the verdict was pronounced.
Washington May 23 The president appoints ordinand W Newman to be consul of the United States at Cologne Germany and Max Bouchselm of Illinois to be consul at Barmen Germany Tomorrow marks the last day of the Bon Ton Millinery sale at 08 Kan Ave The Golden RodWs advertise a sale of Novelty Wool Dress and hats for Saturday at 00 Kem Ave
The state school book commission ended a ten day silence and announced ten adopted books for publication contracts. Authors and publishers include James and De Garni, Scott Foresman & Co., Rand McNally, Crane & Co., and Becktold Printing Co. Prices range from 5 to 75 cents. Speller, readers, and a new mental arithmetic were adopted. geography and grammar selections are set, with delivery pending for several titles. The history will be expanded with 20 pages of Kansas references, due in a month.
Chicago May 23 market report shows wheat opening steady to higher on a firmer tone, but overall dull with bearish news and heavy northwest receipts. Corn opens steady then declines with light trading, while provisions stay steady. Hog and cattle receipts are listed with varied price moves and limited activity. Kansas City and New York quotes appended with minor shifts and weather notes.
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