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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal lists subscription terms for Wally edition at 10 cents and weekly edition rates, with delivery and carrier options to Topeka or Milwaukee. It provides the permanent home, building address, telephone contacts, and notes on advertising open to advertisers and tenders.
Phicago reports general forecasts for Kansas with warm conditions tonight and Saturday. South portions expect high temperatures and brisk southerly winds.
Kansas celebrates Soldier Day with reverence for veterans of the Civil War and other conflicts. The piece notes Kansas as the cradle of a movement and praises the enduring respect shown to old soldiers, National Guard, and war veterans through gatherings and campfire hospitality.
National attention centers on the Topeka festival as 1,000 people join a parade and the pageant of a regal Queen opens a week of jubilation. The governor’s government leads the state feast with a bright mood and strong agricultural success highlighted.
New York Oct 1 Miss Susan De Forest Day owner of the steam yacht Borthian and a rare New York Yacht Club member reports the loss of 6000 pounds worth of diamonds and jewelry from the Scythian. The theft occurred after she wore the necklace at Whitestone landing aboard the yacht during an event with friends. Authorities have no suspects and Day cannot explain the missing treasures long held by her family.
A San Francisco style transcript shows John L Sullivan fielding questions on Boston city governance. He says he would oppose monopolies and corporate favoritism, advocate street railway reform, and avoid elite manipulation. The remarks reference Fansoll Hall, Ten Eyck reception, and a broader push for reform against big city interests.
Police arrested Bo Fayed and Mrs Tomi Ralvorka after a disturbance at a hall near Guvdapied and Forty-fourth streets. The couple faced charges as officers handled a scene involving multiple attendees in formal wear. A separate arrest fined Clem Grid, proprietor of a silaco, for related misconduct.
Kansas City news reports President E Ripley of the Santa Fe railway declining to contribute to a $259,000 convention hall fund. Ripley, meeting Kansas City convention hall committee members at Union depot, said a donation would set a bad precedent and that Santa Fe would not enter into this. He cited low convention rates and broader implications for railroads.
A violent bandit attack near Milton California targeted the Angel's Camp to destination coach. Robbers stopped three stages, looting cash about 75 dollars and wounding several passengers. They fired shots, killed a horse, and fled into brush, later hitting a third carriage before vanishing. They are linked to a prior Ukiah hold up and the death of Mr. Harnett.
Five travelers from the Milton stage coach robbery arrived in San Francisco. Clarence Ackerman, A Malou, Manuel Nisarella, Mose Abraham, and M Singer were wounded. Ackerman was hospitalized at St Luke's with a bullet wound near the right chest, the bullet’s path believed to have pierced his body after entering near the left wrist of A Mason. Dr B F Gray said the wound’s seriousness was not yet certain.
Ex prisoners of war gathered this week enjoying the festival with a large pavilion crowd at a campfire event. Drummond Deed Sl. Dots of Missouri died today from kidney and other ailments linked to influenza. His wealth and tobacco interests totaling $300,000 pass to sons Harrison James and Charles, daughter Rachel, and widow. Special trains to Kansas City from Topeka via Santa Fe depart Sept and Oct 1 after exercises. Washburn and Peerless Steam Laundry advertise services at 112 and 114 West.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company announces an auction of unclaimed freight stored at the Erelyn Warehouse in Topeka Kansas. Items include household goods cookware tools boxes furniture and various personal effects listed by consignors with sale set for the fourth day of October 1597 between specified hours.
A former city newspaper man Captain Quinton Campbell died under mysterious circumstances after a fall and alleged delays at the county hospital. Police investigations and coroner inquests reveal conflicting accounts of the skull fracture and alleged external violence, with hospital staff and a police officer questioned over handling and admission.
Georgia prohibition tale from Jysner describes Hinton camp meeting scenes with men drinking openly near the grounds and even using a nearby cemetery as a saloon. Women fear attending and a grand jury is to investigate with Judge Gober presiding to halt the lawless conduct.
Henry Wile Breck, son of a wealthy tanker and lumberman, was declared incompetent today in San Francisco. A guardian was appointed for his person and estate, after a two year contract with his father left him with a monthly personal allowance of 3500. The father had turned over his estate to the son amid protracted debauch, with Gunther's Pharmacy at 6th and Jackson named in the item.
Revenue cutter Bear aids transit as steamers Bertha and Margaret Alice head toward Dawson City. Hamilton’s passengers land at Attack Crank amid provisions left for the party. Eliza Anderson to stay at Unalaska until spring. Portland rerouted to Seattle. Rumors of British ships and American schooners remain uncertain as ships move through Dutch Harbor and Unalaska.
Wheat movement at the Great Lakes region hits record receipts with 3,473,000 bushels received and 2,600,000 shipped by Saturday night. Comparisons show shipments up from last year as farmers rush wheat to elevators. The article notes that the wave may continue into the Great Week in October and prices are rising. Ayers Hair Vinot is mentioned as gaining global popularity.
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