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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1897
Page
5
A Kansas political row centers on Cy Leland and his alleged broken promises. Republican opposition questions his loyalty as Seventh District voters weigh a shift toward populism. Critics argue Leland’s maneuvers could split the party and boost a rival in the next campaign.
Fort Geott engineers, directors including Grant Hornaday and W J Perry form a rail line for Fort Bett hue Leen. Frank Elliott, editor of the Troy Times, and Ales Atamle M Climpbell marry at the brides' home with guests noted. local details sparse and partly garbled.
The text outlines travels for Mr and Mrs Elliott Jett Jodas to Denver and notes temporary residence in Troy upon return. It mentions Elliott as a state inspector and HB Pleharty slated to become executive clerk in the governor’s office. It reports Inspector Wharton and State Auditor Morris pushing for Wharton to file monthly receipts and disbursements reports, warning of possible consequences if noncompliance persists.
London correspondent of the Times argues that the Hayti incident and the China missionaries attack will be used to sway German public opinion toward expanding naval plans. Various journals urge prompt measures for hastening reconstruction in the East and warn Germany may press a protective role toward Hayti, with rumors of a Kaplital commissioner to Port au Prince aboard a German warship.
Sant Partira Cal November 1 early morning a brilliant meteor display lit the sky with a red and blue pyramid shape plunging toward the channel. Spectators reported a sulphurous odor as people on the boulevard near the beach saw impacts, causing temporary paralysis for two men and awe among onlookers.
A dispatch reports Chief Samory’s forces razing the town of Kinng in Upper Guinea after natives refused supplies. Massacres were alleged as French pressure for a punitive expedition grows amid reports from Paris.
An historic advert claims a laxative Bromo Quinine tablets cure a cold in one day. It promises refunds if ineffective and notes the genuine product has L. BQ on each tablet. The blurb references a “Little Baby Titers” style line and mentions streets like Stunefield and Biz avenues in a legend-like fashion.
A roundup of Topeka life includes ballots printed at $853, deaths in Sabine and a district court week, local travel for reunions, injuries from a run-in, new moves in business and law, club meetings and church notices, a mayoral peppered with civic updates, and community events shaping the week.
A local program outlines that forty members are already enrolled with expectations reaching sixty participants. The feature is planned to run through one winter season, outlining continued involvement and timing details.
Mark Hanna United States senator from Ohio and Republican national committee chair arrived in New York. He declined to discuss the senatorial situation or politics, saying his visit was not political. He noted business in Ohio looked promising with improving prices and generally good times, planning to stay three days before returning to Cleveland.
Yesterday the new woolen mill began a trial start with boilers firing and machinery running. Twenty thousand pounds of wool have been ordered from Eto Louis for the first production, and by January the mill is expected to be in full operation, supplying cloth from Kansas sheep.
Report from Kansas City notes Gillies theater overpacked by crowds led to blocked aisles and foyer. Manager W A Mies fined under city ordinance 8 after failure to clear exits. Audience chairing overflow and stage crowding caused fear among patrons, with no appeal filed.
Report notes the bridge should finish by late December with about 40 000 yards of earth moved to level the roadway. A remaining wooden arch form holds progress, to be removed soon as grading continues. South end is near grade and work shifts toward valleys between spans. Mohammedans Excluded From New Arrivals.
Local Appleton paper mills announce a paper price hike of one eighth per pound as Garden Paper Co raises below quality. New York manufacturers in session at Astor House order a 95 percent price advance for belting. New Jersey recount denied for anti gambling amendment. Farm sale notice at Updegraft farm. Baptist church social invitation.
James Whitcomb Riley draws packed crowds at Crawford theater with his impersonations of his own characters and Hoosier verse. The audience, including Federation club members, gave repeated encores as Riley delivered "Annals of the Poor" and "Character Sketches" and recalled Young readers’ memories of "Down to Old Aunt Mary's." Riley departs for Kansas City with Eugene Ware for another engagement tonight.
Catsie Pa November 18 Fannie Eade Horn and Elizabeth Flander two Indian girls were arrested on a complaint by Superintendent Pratt of the Indian School They are accused of starting a fire in the school quarter Sunday afternoon with the aim to burn down the building They reportedly acted after being refused permission to confer with others
Dallas November 18 Chairman Anton Park of the Populist party organization committee requests committee members to meet at the Lacledo hotel at four, 10 a.m., November first. Park expects the conference will map a policy to keep the party united as middle of the road candidates for nomination in US will be discussed.
Reported last night at an alien farm near Here Texas a clash over pecans led to a shooting. A Black man named Cheatham was killed after being substituted twice and another Black man was wounded. Tom Sweat was arrested for the crime and during transport to Millican he escaped with injuries to a guard. The guards claim the vigilantes were angry and the details remain unclear.
Henry May Tohnew oojored was hanged at 020 bpm for the murder of William Anidmlanewehas. He shot him on the night of August 1 in News boys alley after a gate of crapy. Also Cape May reports a century old corn wreck washed ashore and stranded on the beach by a recent heavy storm.
An early advertisement touts Suckien Arnice Saive as best for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, fever sores, chapped hands, and piles with money-back satisfaction. Priced at 25 cents per box, it cites testimonials from Doug Co. and G. W. Stansfield of 632 Kansas Avenue in Spencer.
In Munels Indiana on November 1 a dog kept watch over its owner James Carpenter’s overcoat at Bartlett's mill. The owner forgot the coat and the dog guarded it for seven days, attacking anyone near. Conner, a mill employee, fed the dog until Carpenter returned.
Sommesteial Tribune reports halted plans as Halstead may return to editorial control of the Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune merger. Glenn and others retain management after purchasing substantial stock. speculation about Halstead’s role ends with stockholder alignment due in April.
In Mastaviteh, Futter Mothar and Son all died from different natural diseases. The trio, Charles Arnold and his wife, and their grown son Gustave Arnold, suffered fatal losses as the family endured three deaths in one day. The article notes the fatalities occurred beside the village cemetery with local officials reporting the scene.
Nov 1 report notes bulk of late Dr Tiss W Evans wealth to be left for educational institutions in the United States with papers sealed pending Valery revival. Estate value expected near 785 490,000, and Theodore Ivan to handle affairs. Includes mention of Davos links, New York relatives, and legal aspects.
North Topeka reports sale notices and business activities at Kisshell Pharmacy and Cromwell & Je. Local bakeries and grocery items list prices. A visit by Mrs Joseph Griseman of Chanute and staff changes at Home Bakery are noted. Social events include a knitting circle at Rev. Gindensiic home and a wedding in Topeka with detailed bridal party.
A Denver dispatch reports the Delta County Bank collapsed due to poor collections after failing to meet obligations. Former Bank of Montrose executive Bedisne, once a president, faced losses tied to the Delta County bank. The failure involved about $40,000 in said debts with other liabilities noted.
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