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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
5
A garbled recap of Topeka and area happenings lists sports prep, school and church events, fundraisers, and civic notes. Mentions state officials, Topeka votes, and local personalities, with scattered names and places such as Dodge City and Lawrence. The piece reads like a bustling column of brief notices and community items.
A serious blaze at 1580 o'eideke avenue in Maribor destroyed the Mary Woollen block and spread to the adjoining Corry block. Total losses near 10,000 dollars. both wooden structures consumed. Seven occupants in the Central power escaped, all unharmed.
The brother of Nicaragua's president died yesterday at the presidential reception in Managua. The event marked by a sudden death shifted the mood from celebration to mourning as Senor Zelaya, an eminent citizen, was also noted. Hundreds attended the interment this morning with national band and soldiers in the funeral cortege.
Berlin reports the Lokal Ansétger an nouncces a stebmer fitted out by the conservator of Tromsoe under King Oscar’s orders has left Tromsoe to find Prof. Andree. The arto hant is bound for Spitebersen where Andree and his balloon gag ended last July. The ship is provisioned for eight months. Walt Whitman, Man and Fast by Mrs. Well at Unity tomorrow night.
A Topeka society column lists a new whist club named the Felicity club to meet every other Tuesday at members homes led by Mrs George Eggle. Also noted is a surprise tenth wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Dee McMahan on Park Street with many guests. Other notes cover the Topeka Camera club meeting, social calls, and upcoming dances and engagements.
Kansas City leaders and Topeka Port Arthur agents join a 60 strong party to visit Port Arthur and Sunny Sour Among the delegates are A A Richards Grant Harrington and J W White with civic figures from Olathe Fort Scott and Emporia. The Kansas City group includes Mayor Jones Chief Hale and bankers and investors planning a convocation on Guilt of Mexico shore. The KCP G company plans canal docks and 36 miles of tramroad facilities to open a new world market route.
Washington November 4 the postoffice department will advertise for proposals to provide ocean mail service between the United States and Jamaica The service will be in American ships and will be transformed under policy supported by Postmaster General Gary and Assistant Postmaster General Shellenberger Mail for Jamaica to Boston semi weekly March to October Philadelphia weekly October to March due to water conditions in Boston area Bids to be issued within a week and run three months with contract starting after current term ends
Dauntless, the Savannah departure steam tug, was heard from at Key West after two weeks under suspicious circumstances. The cruiser Montgomery has been patrolling the north coast of Cuba in pursuit. Two expeditions from the Silver Heels landed safely at Camaguy and Santa Clara and moved inland.
Washington department report by General Merriam recommends abandoning four posts in the region. Forts Spokane and Walla Walla in Washington and Sherman and Boise barracks in Idaho are proposed for closure as Spokane fulfills all requirements while others could serve administration and instruction roles.
Madrid announces measures granting amnesty to political prisoners in the Philippines and empowers the governor general to pardon insurgents' families. In New Orleans fever reports rise with warmer weather, new cases and five deaths including Dr. Viren.
New York reports Gaston Riviere the French long distance cyclist will compete in the six day race at Madison Square Garden next month. He plans indoor training at Atlanta Georgia. An accompanying line notes G Essex a leading attorney from Meeting Piles and a Peter German Salve cure advertisement.
In northwest Kansas, Populist H. S. Kelly accepted an invitation to speak. Local funds paid $5 for his fare of $5.47 but a telegram led him to the train with only $5. He bought a $5 ticket and rode atop the passenger coach for part of the 200 mile trip. After the speech, supporters raised more funds to send him back to Topeka, remarking he was short by 24 cents.
Spanish cabinet demanded an explanation from General Weyler regarding remarks in his farewell speech. He defended his actions and declared readiness to serve the party, asserting Cuba’s retention for Spain despite reforms and U.S. and rebel opposition. He noted prior government assurances and urged the party not to be intimidated.
Arronaut Stewart Young fell into Lake Michigan after his balloon parachute failed just above Leake Front park. Witnesses watched as the balloon dropped and exploded, the fire crew recovering the body late at night near Mone Street and Hubbard Court.
An article extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Proscription as vital for prospective mothers. It claims the remedy strengthens health, prevents dangers of pregnancy, and restores female constitution. Letters from women allegedly praise its effects, cited within a broader medical adviser volume.
North Topeka column records sales at Costiey Post with 10 off on Wool Dress Goods and 19 and 15 cent tablets. Mentions Edith Clark returning from Kansas City and various residents movers, a private car sidetracked near the Union Pacific freight office, weddings planned for Mile Mamie Hartrott and George Finch, and a Baptist church social ending with a supper and performances. Also notes a destitute widow Joirnale Morue and a young Morse family in distress with a husband’s absence.
Denver, Nov 4. The Chamber of Commerce agreed to arrange for annual oriole meetings of all prominent stockmen centering in Denver starting January 1918. Four conventions are planned to discuss joint aims to unite and protect stockmen interests, inviting major figures and the Secretary of Agriculture and his predecessors in Washington to attend.
In Vienna two municipal council members were suspended during a session as they refused to retire after municipal retinue discussions on a recent destruction. City burgo master Dr. Leger ordered their removal. they challenged the action and pledged to brief the public prosecutor.
A Cairo dispatch reports Prince Mohamad Ali, brother of the khedive, engaged to American Judy met in Europe. He offers to renounce the Khedivate succession to win consent, but the Khedive and his mother oppose the marriage.
Pittsburg Pa Nov 4 President McKinley and party after a reception visited Robert Pitcairn superintendent of the Pennsylvania railroad for dinner and attended a Pittsboro orchestra concert then departed on a special train at 1 oclock from Shady Side for Weir. Johnston buys the Prince of Wales yacht Britannia at Beaverett Limited.
An encyclopedia description extols the Scotch Topaz as a white gem from the Scottish Highlands, praised for beauty and luster. It notes origins in Hemett, Siberia, and Saxony, with Scotland and the Ural mountains supplying large quantities reducing value and prompting expert misjudgments.
A party led by Beattie with cattle and ten turkeys planned to cross the Skarday rail to Lake Bennett but heavy snow on the Dalton trail forced a retreat after ninety miles. Other parties overtaken on the route also retreated, unable to secure forage as horses grew weak and terrain iced over.
Four cases of Bronlipox were found in Atlanta yesterday with locations at the Chattahoochee river near Bolton Cain and Piedmont Avenue and 2 College Street. About 22 cases remain under treatment at the posthorn. Officials say the situation is not alarming but urge vaccination.
An ad touts Milectric Bitters as the best nerve and blood tonic, claiming it strengthens the nervous system, stimulates the liver, aids digestion, improves appetite, and purifies the blood. Sold for $1.00 at Swift & Nolliday drug store. President and Mrs McKinney returned to Washington arriving at 9 a.m., resuming work at the White House.
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