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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1897
Page
3
A chaotic newspaper page outlines a sensational tale of a matrimonial dispute involving Wyandotte couples and Kansas City. It mentions judges, marriage notices, and an odd marketing ploy urging couples to consider elopement routes, with sensational ad copy about staging a “war” and domestic intrigues to attract theatergoers.
In a letter styled plea the Traperia Gazette advocates a county celebration to rival Topeka fairs. It urges Lyon and Chase county participation, highlighting local stock farming talent, creameries, and a proposed central event to showcase Providence and community spirit.
A street fakir exploited the Out Soldiers' Law in Winfield to harass residents. He claimed privilege, demanded treatment, and provoked officials including Clerk Bedil-Dien and the city attorney. The matter centered on peddling and arrest inquiries, with Lowndls reviewing license compliance and the street character warned.
At Mansatian College Manhattan on October 4 the faculty reported weaker attendance and declining growth under President Rex George T. Faria. Total attendees for the prior year were 0 with undergraduates at Saturday noon classes showing low turnout and strained resources amid fellowship and preparatory program enrollment.
The record outlines attendance over six years with total 10nd last year 46 and a note that postgraduate enrollment this year is higher than the shown figure. It mentions correspondence studies and that not all are assigned positions yet. Over 60 have written seeking work in different departments and requests for definite assignments to readin assets, with representatives speaking for themselves.
Sterling October 4 two men blew open the Chase Bank safe and escaped with about two thousand dollars. The attempt to break the vault and safe was reported as partly successful with tools seized and damage to the building and furniture. Witnesses saw two men fleeing near Alden Place, leaving behind signs of the break in.
Salina prepares for the nineteenth annual State convention of the WCTU on October 5 to 7. Mrs F Bum sicd of Clay Center will conduct the opening exercises. Mayor Underwood will welcome visitors. Delegates from Garnett and Garnett area will attend with talks by Dr Foulkes and Prof Gaines. A reception at the Christian church is planned and sessions include addresses by De J Lee Wood and Rev. Hueth El Booker.
Autobiography and religious factions spark blame as W. C. Mann dies amid claims of neglect. Reported that Salvation Army members and Christian Scientists clashed over care, with Mann’s insurance dropped and friends unable to intervene. Brethren prayed and declared the death God's will.
In Lambert's Place Timperm on Saturday Timperm, voters nominated Robert Le Juliet for the legislature on the Lambert Willam Jay ticket. Jay faces a court action to revive his name after a technicality and the slate sees Lambert backing Hope, Martindale, Eskridne, and 3. M. Davis, cashier of Gules Bank.
Gray County Republicans nominate A J Eyans for treasurer and F R Pribbie for sheriff with Chas Tales as clerk and William Hoover as commissioner. Hamilton County Fossiiere backs Zink for sheriff and Mire Fan for deeds with B Y Tt Biarkex as surveyor. Ottawa Republicans propose Swayee for sheriff and Th Ktwaliait for clerk with Mark Troitt as deeds registrar and EOHl Bankity coroner to KM Clark commissioner Henry Hleey.
Bejouire fire brigade returned to their home on Ave Cadden after a Topeka visit. They carried the Swlomen rhoneh award and were greeted by a parade with bands. The group celebrated a week’s effort in the firemen’s tournament winning several prizes.
Neodesha Del 4 One of the severest sentences in an Abt prelibitary law case was imposed. The defendant faced a mandatory payment of 000 dollars and costs totaling 3600. Webb was ordered to post a 0 million bond for good behavior.
Lester Perry resigns as representative of the eleventh district in Wallace County. He forwards resignation to Governor Leedy for immediate effect. W. E. Ward nominated for representative by the Republican county convention held on Saturday in Sharon Springs Ger.
The Democrats of Miseheth county nominated a single candidate, Chas. Eberly, and endorsed Republican nominees A. P. McMillan for treasurer and Chas Wing for clerk, with CH. Savvtyer as surveyor. They also backed Populist nominees WS Hadley for Register of Deeds, Dr. E. B. J. Brew for Coroner, and Slater White for Commissioner.
The article estimates festival attendance at 12,000 to 15,000 visitors during peak days with total turnout around 60,000 to 60,600, about 0,000 more than last year. Santa Fe and Union Pacific lines dominated arrivals, with thousands staying a day or two.
Legal action seeks about 70000 damages from the Rock Island Railway over the death of Mrs. Christian and her child who, authorities say, were knocked from the Mock Island bridge edge during an evening incident. John Christian, her husband, and Hart the operator face suit as witnesses to the fatal fall.
The Temple Cup series features Boston and Baltimore in a pivotal afternoon game at Boston. The program lists players like Breton Ort 4 and Dreton for Hot tiaure, with McGraw and others contributing to the preview. Weather permitting, the teams prepare for a decisive clash as the season advances.
Santa Fe executives led by President Ripley, Vice President Merton, and General Munster Mudge arrived in Las Vegas New Mexico on October 4 to approve upgrades. Plans include adding 33 000 in coatings and 30 000 for a new passenger depot, requiring removal of the old frame house of Gross Black & Co and construction of a stone building. The Montezuma hotel at Hot Springs will remain under Santa Fe ownership as terms with Harvey’s group remain unsettled.
The Denver Republican notes the Atchison TopeKA and Santa Fe rail line marked its 25th anniversary in Topeka. A parade symbolized the railroad evolution from the early wagen train to the modern Santa Fe. The piece contrasts today’s Southwest with its early development, highlighting migration, territorial boundaries, and the railroad’s role in New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Kansas City stockyards report 36 956 cattle and 501 head from interior points shipped and delivered in September 1897. Railroads listed include Missouri Pacific and Atchison Topeka, with Kansas receiving most of the cattle and few horses, mules, or sheep. Averages indicate over two dozen cattle moved on many days.
President dupes of the Santa Fe railway system and party arrived in Albuquerque on October 4. W. G. Navin, general manager, said rail lines are rebuilding and improving roadbed while facing historically heavy passenger and freight traffic. He noted the local shops are operating at the largest force in memory as engines and cars move continually.
The party will depart on a special train tomorrow morning to Cubero for a drive across the country to the Austria Indian ruins. They will then visit the Colorado River land canyons in Arizona, continuing their itinerary.
Milwaukee rail officials report a tariff war at St Paul over moving large Italian groups to Chicago and eastern points. Great Western offered 5.75 with rivals matching except St Paul. Burlington timed a 2.00 rate for a party. Hutchinson Southern extends 25 miles from Medford to Hinckwell with completion by January 11, per W A Bradford.
Early pedestrians on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House watched a fire engine spray water on the portico area to clean ceiling webs. Spiders of all sizes had built extensive webs across ceilings and corners, but the washdown left the ceiling and columns white and clear, with the corpses of many spiders scattered around.
Mrs Caroline M Woodward star speaker at the Nebraska Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Lincoln. She urged withdrawal from church work until delegates are recognized by the general conference, warning men may demand proof and noting possible future actions if the church refuses. Her remarks drew applause.
Atlanta dispatch reports Tom Watson arguing that New York Democrats dine and defer on the silver issue, urging if the question is to be used in the west and south it should be solved now. He questions why other states would not also waive the matter next year and warns about repeated concessions by the Democratic party.
Snow falls in Poentetls Idaho as town records show white Mountaina still gleaming. Weather notes say snow may linger while last winter’s traces fade from nearby peaks. Presidential appointments list several diplomatic posts and envoys to various nations with a mix of names and places.
In a note to readers a price of 200 dollars to Kansas City is mentioned with a return by Union Pacific. A descriptor references CASTORIA involving a firm called OL and a person or entity cited as He cas Tonr. The text also notes a date around October Toth and mentions YGF wrapping CASTORIA.
Cleveland report says John J Shipherd a partner in Potter Co was arrested on a warrant sworn by Frank De Haas Robison The action follows a common pleas petition for a receiver for Potter Co with a $691000 claim The receiver Alexis Taylor was appointed bond $25068 Shipherd faced charges of embezzlement and had assets including bonds in the Fort Wayne Consolidated Street Railroad company valued at about 145289 3211 00 The accused asserted he owed money but denied fraud and blamed past failures and market declines for his present troubles.
Four Hennessey Brothers fishermen from North Long Branch were drowned when their boat overturned by a heavy sea about 19 yards from shore while heading for pound nets. Three other men were rescued as a heavy surf hampered attempts to reach safety. Weather had been calm but seas remained dangerous since last Friday.
A blaze swept the Burgess brothers’ stock barn in Winona, killing thirty horses some of which had previously won premiums at Springfield. The wind aided spread, and fire suppression efforts wetted false alarms but could not save the stock. Loss estimated around 0.80 with extensive damage to the barn and livestock.
Maud Rowles, daughter of Sudeo J Johnson, is divorced from Sherman Rowles in district court. Alimony of ten dollars per month and custody of two children awarded. The proceedings followed Sherman Rowles filing a petition and leaving for New York to join a theatrical company. Justice Hain prepared to leave after sessions. ordered support to continue.
In Columbus on October 4 a Panhandle passenger train jumped the Jordan Switch near Piqua, derailing the engine and smashing two day coaches and Pullmans. The engineer, fireman, and baggagemaster were injured. passengers escaped serious harm. The storm described by Weather Observer Jenning noted drifting weather from Colorado and New Mexico, with a chance of rain cooling tonight. A lost brown pointer dog offers a $5 reward in Clay.
St Louis report says Dr JW Norris of Palmyra died from a gunshot wound after months of suffering. He was shot in the back while confronting a man in a bedroom incident. Doctors in a sanitarium failed to locate the bullet and perform surgery, and a jury later honored Dante Rove in the shooting.
W J Bryan netted 2400 from Wichita Patter publication and Wilkes Jennies Bevan received 2400 for two speeches over two hours. A C Jobe earned 2080 for another evening address, totaling 3400 for his show. Treasurer A C Jobe of the Fair association noted funds and arrangements.
A Phoenix brewery failure triggers liabilities of 250000 with creditors filing claims. Sworn statements by officials indicate many attachments and secured notes tied to the clothe Trades, with estates and assets pledged to cover the debts. Court actions and notices schedule further proceedings to settle claims and allocate assets among creditors.
A Little Rock dispatch reports Pr Loren’s department flier sending a 20-man detachment to Greensia Home. The order comes from department commander in Chicago amid tensions over treaty and anti-tresty activities by local groups. Notable names include Lavable fem teen and Chart oe euuties involved.
In Sunport police court Chief Brewle Sergeant Dinovan and Detectives Capron Pavay testified they did not know of Joho A Weller’s occupation. The proceedings suggested a complex charge tied to a woman of police reputation. Woulker SH was fined. Mrs Wilber known as Kithe Jewell faced charges related to sidewalk obstruction before Judge Atchison.
Palms parade set for Tuesday October 1 with a special train from Kane City at 18 00. Tickets cost 2.00 and are limited. The event runs for one day plus next day attractions to accommodate visitors. John Gilmer Speed's wife Mary Point dexter Speed obituary notes her passing in Mandham New York on October 3 or 4.
A parade led by priests of Palina is planned for Tuesday October 1 with emphasis on surpassing prior efforts. Tickets for travel via the Santa Fe line to Kune gas City are priced at $2.00, with a special train anticipated. The program promises attractions and a noted rector’s address. See Chahey Morten at 17 Best Sheth Street, St Louis for tickets and further details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Adams Brothers and Kansas in a sports context with unclear details. no full event or outcome is clear from the provided readable words.
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