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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
5
In Kansas a clash erupts over party control with calls to down the bosses and restore Republican dominance. The state convention debates electing a chairman and full committee leadership while critics warn of a split that could weaken the party ahead of the next election.
Bycklen's Arsies Salva the best salve for cuts bruises sores rashes and many skin ailments. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price 25 cents. Sold by Bwitt Holiday Co J Rey of Pitts Spencer Bio. advertises cures for piles and skin conditions, touting a long trial and a testimonial from G W Stansted at 62 Kansas Avenue.
State hush hush events in Alma Lewistown include new permits and reunions. Topeka high football vs Saint Marys. jail reforms. city officials discuss expenses. Mentions of Topeka street car traces, county titles, and church building plans in progress.
The Button mayoral contest centers on John To Sullivan and John Lawrence. Sullivan’s paper still hails him as next mayor while interviews and candidacy talks fade. Reports say funds and party support crumble, with New York events cited as the turning point.
In Wilmington Divine Lienier Schrader, a teen healer famed for temporary cures, has returned to the city and accepted an offer from W. L Deckstader, proprietor of the Wilmington dime museum, to perform as a special attraction tonight in a lecture on his spiarrettian methods. Compensation not specified.
The Christ Hospital asks the people of Topeka to remember the hospital with donations. A drive will be held at Mr J B Bartholome's office on Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Contributions of household goods vegetable and poultry are especially welcome and may be left at the hospital for the Superintendent to allocate to uses.
Free sample offer for De Rives New Life Pills claiming relief for constipation malaria liver troubles and sick headache. Ad promotes a guarantee of purity and no harmful ingredients with regular size price per box. Also promotes Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day and One Minute Cough Care with address G W Stansfield 632 Kansas Avenue.
Crawford theater hosts a week of attractions featuring Corinne Topeka’s Old Favorite and Bob Fitzsimmons in a new operatic extravaganza “An American Beauty.” The program promises varied acts including Hogan's Alley and performances by noted entertainers with lectures and minstrel shows interwoven, culminating in an outdoor-style revue.
The fragment describes a tragic play scene where a central figure endures torture and isolation as justice is personified. The east group has limited chance to reveal its role while the burgomaster faces downfall and the audience sighs as the curtain falls.
Witnesses claim Minnie Wallace Ketehar influenced John B Ketcham and may have been married to Stilwaukea. The couple’s long affair predates Ketcham’s divorce as she described meeting Jim Ketcham on a trip home from Europe and his insistence on marriage.
A sprawling account details performances at the Crawford theater and nearby venues with mentions of actors like Hart and the Burpomaster, plus a salacious divorce case involving John Ketcham and Mrs. Ketcham. The police conduct and inquest outcomes are noted, alongside a will probate, attorney statements, and local business notices. The narrative blends theatrical review with court matters and family scandal.
San Francisco November 20 The annual meeting of the Beet Sugar manufacturers association elected officers for the coming year President Henry T Oxenard of Nebraska vice president J Ross Clark of Montana treasurer and secretary James Citsin of California A resolution passed unanimously protesting annexation of Hawaii or capitulation of the reciprocity treaty that favors foreign sugar to the detriment of the home beet sugar industry It calls on domestic beet sugar interests to oppose annexation actively.
In Montevideo amid chaos after reports that Dr Miguel Herrera y Obes minister of the interior and justice was shot in the chamber. Deputies clash with Senor Cuestas who presided after Idarte Borda was shot during the August 35 last contract row. Deputies threaten action to restore the president ad interim and Cuestas may dissolve the chamber. Citizens seal doors as troops stand ready amid fears of outbreak.
San Francisco reports that the building trades council adopted resolutions urging Congress to suspend immigration for ten years to allow the unemployed to find work. State Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald will represent the council in Washington. The article also notes courthouse grounds improvements and local reactions.
Another Big Sugar Refinery in Crockett announces incorporation with capital of 2.5 million dollars. Directors listed include Lows Sloss, F. L. Ritchel, Geo. W. McNear Jr., EB Fairchild, C. B. Cook, and C. M. Vesper.
New York reports practical arrangements for the consolidation of the United States National Bank with the Western National Bank. The United States National will enter voluntary liquidation, and Western National will absorb as much business as possible. Western National, founded in 1867, lists capital of 2.1 million dollars and 500 thousand in deposits. United States National, established in 1881, shows deposits around 7.748 million.
Marshfield Oregon November 20 The Umpqua Keht house wagon arrived at Empire City with Capt W F Daniels and the crew of the wrecked steamer Truckey rescued by life savers Capt Daniels reported en route from Tillamook the vessel faced a southwest gale and high seas at the Umpqua bar The ship forced over the north spit and now lies inside the bar Though likely a total loss its machinery may be saved There were passengers aboard including one man two women and five children under six years old
An orphans' court order in Washington appoints Mrs. John A. Logan guardian for Miss Evangelina Cisneros. The brief hearing notes her U S citizenship intent and plans to study locally, with her father’s incarceration cited and release uncertain. Judge Magner presides, with Macias as interpreter.
Arion Singing Society presented a varied program including American Belle, Tannhauser selections, Doris, and Helderoesteln with arias sung by Paul Tener Selo Wildemar von Dahlen, followed by dancing late. A good attendance reported with no weather disturbances. Also notes about Wise travelers and Beggs Hair Renewer advertisement from Waterloo, Iowa.
The Tin and Repair Shop of Kansas City Kansas and the Grand Church association in Empire City file charters with the secretary of state. Trustees from Empire City are listed. Lake View Station will move closer to Lawrence with a new building at Lake View and abolition of the Club House station. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers touted by J M Thirewend after indigestion. G W Stanfield recommends them.
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