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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal announces home delivery by carrier with three month or one year mail options for both weekly and daily editions. Offices listed, including business phone numbers and the New York address at 22 Potter Building.
Chicago reports rain and cooler weather tonight for Kansas with Friday fair conditions and a shift to brisk northwest winds as the system evolves.
The article analyzes the impact of silver and the money question on various elections. It notes that New York mayoral politics leaned toward silver, while Kentucky and Nebraska results favored silver advocates. It cites Maryland and Massachusetts as contrasting cases and mentions press attitudes from the New York World and Tribune, suggesting silver influence on Democratic and Republican support and municipal policy goals.
A fragmented Atchison Gazette item laments talk and behavior in churches and homes. It notes women claim not to neglect duties, discusses separation and death, and criticizes poor speech while urging better conversation and self improvement.
Disjointed report says J L Johnson, a partner, took a horse team and buggy from George HL Harried’s livery at 514 Jackson Street last Saturday and has not been seen since. Harried suspects Johnson fled toward Wakara and fears foul play. Authorities notified. search enlisted with warnings to officers statewide.
Madrid reacts to an American magazine piece by former Minister Taylor on Cuba. Spain plans steps to counter its influence on public opinion and Washington’s stance, arguing the piece misuses data and aims to sway policy on intervention and the Cuban question.
Constable Jackson attaches the Tramp Dream stage property after settling a hotel board claim. He finds the bass drum stored in a vacant Kansha Avenue room, reads the attachment, hauls the drum to the hotel storage, and faces a crowd onlookers. The mother of the troupe is expected from Kansas City with scenery and pay.
Jacob Roth of Marshall County, Indiana, is sued by a marriage broker over an agreement to provide a wife. The broker demanded 23 dollars as payment for services after Roth failed to tender the money. The case proceeds through the court, with notes of unusual, historic aspects in Indiana legal history.
A valuable relic formerly owned by George Washington, the breakfast table now in the collection of Thomas J. Hellrigite, a veteran traveling man of Dayton Ohio. The table came from Washington's household goods via Jacob C Hellrigte who bought them near the president's death. The mahogany table with 47 inch leaf length and 14 inch leaves was made by a Dayton baker lineage in 18th century provenance.
A prominent Kentuckian named Colonel Thomas Hoebler was attacked in Louisville by a large stranger wielding a glass bottle of vitriol. He struck Hoebler in the head and hurt others nearby, including Ajix Mingle Hyuns. Police have yet to apprehend the assailant.
The Society of Journal ix and Authors hosted a banquet in Vienna in honor of Mark Twain Samuel L Clemens who resides in the city. American Minister Charlemagne Tower and Council General Morst attended Tower gave a speech and Twain delivered a German talk full of humor drawing continuous laughter. the event lauded as one of the finest ever in Vienna.
Dover New Hampshire November 4 John Grimes an aged man was found in an old house apparently dead An undertaker prepared the body for burial Grimes opened his eyes spoke to the undertaker and frightened him The relatives fled in fright and the undertaker hastily left to fetch help Doctors later reported uncertainty about his condition
Representatives of the New York United States and American Biscuit companies meet in Chicago to discuss a likely consolidation. A diary on the Brock Exchange hints at a settlement of the trade war between the New York Biscuit and American Biscuit firms. The American firm has expanded eastward while contesting turf with the New York Biscuit company. Also mentions a three-year-old boy with croup aided by Chamberlain’s Cough Remed y as told by J A Johnson of Lynn Center Illinois. Damage or injury reports note D F Robinson, a Santa Fe car repairer, injured by a heavy wagon. Also notes a cough remedy promotion by One Minute Cough Cure and local services by Peerless Steam Laundry.
Seattle dispatch reports record cold followed by a milder period on the Chilkoot route. Lakes Bennett and Tagish see travelers aiming for Dawson City as passage remains cautious and few fatalities reported, a doctor narrowly survives extreme cold in cache.
In Havana over three days 18 people died as crowds in Matauaau district staged a precautionary action against insurgents. Many victims reportedly lacked money to buy essentials during the unrest.
Five large flour producers in St. Louis suspend operations amid high wheat prices and freight rate discrimination. Leaders including Louis Jours of Regina Mills say reopening hinges on lower grain costs. Mills face losses as other markets import cheaper wheat and export competition intensifies.
Maurice Gray, back from Europe, says no large opera in New York this season under DBS management. He expects strong performances from the Daeroseh company and plans to return to Europe to arrange next season. He mentions Mme Meta possibly joining Mr. Dueroseh and Mr. Jostin, with others sharing duties, and notes Van Dyck the tenor will join next season with Jean de Reszke, keeping interests from clashing.
In Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue a hearse driver Adolph Fleischer allegedly hit cyclist Charlie Elwood, a 10 year old, during a funeral procession. The boy escaped serious injury as his wheel was wrecked and a bicycle policeman led the pursuit, arresting the participants and bringing the funeral to the police station.
A November incident at the Royal Oil mill in Vancouver BC saw a boiler explosion during lunch hour injuring three workers named G. Scully, Charis Phillige, and a youth Forbes. The boiler blew sixty yards, the engine house was damaged, and a large smokestack collapsed onto a blacksmith shop, though five nearby workers escaped unharmed.
Indianapolis, Nov. 4. Senator Fairbanks, en route to Washington for congressional work, said he would join immigration committee efforts to introduce a bill requiring an educational qualification for all newcomers. The proposed measure mirrors a former bill vetoed by Cleveland and would likely receive President Meiniey’s approval if passed.
A Chicago burglary ring’s hidden loot, buried years ago, has been located on a Wisconsin farm near Jind. Samuel D. Rot reports about five thousand dollars in jewelry unearthed with more said to remain buried on Fred Meteh’s land. Roby and Schmidt helped dig out over two acres as locals aided the search amid claims of watches, rings, silverware, and diamond pins to be turned over to rightful owners.
Atlantic reports mounting momentum in Georgia to abolish football after the death of R V Ganemon in a game between the University of Virginia and Georgia. Public sentiment shifts to support prohibitory measures, with many legislators favoring outright bans and some advocating only for eliminating brutal features. University of Georgia teams disbanded as officials prepare to act.
The Alexandria arrives from Point Barrow reporting that on August 29 Herschel Island vessels including Grampun Fearless Orion Newport Jeune Belvidere and Wanderer were trapped by ice with meager provisions for winter. Captain Tu ton fears for crew safety as ice conditions and an eighteen hour struggle to reach open water near Cape Smith and Sea Horn Island ease only after a northwest wind frees the pack.
The Logan statue foundation at Tow Circle is finished and work paused for the bronze pedestal from Rome. Colonel Bingham says the pedestal casting is ready for shipment to New York, with the statue to be completed within a year. The unveiling is unlikely before spring and the bronze is described as exceptionally fine.
Water to Kentucky story recounts Markey from Brooklyn bringing New York water to Paducah. Citizens react with mixed feelings as he travels with his own drinking water and plans to spend several days in Kentucky, with subscription to The State Journal.
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