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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1897
Page
3
A Parsons judge sentenced John Dow to two and a half years in the penitentiary after a trial in which Dow denied prior prison time. The judge pressed him for past experience and noted the severity of the sentence while a county attorney outlined the case in Sumner County.
Fragmentary OCR recalls a violent event involving the Parsons bun-sase and a confrontation with law officers. A shot struck a Justice during the melee as attackers targeted officials. The report notes injuries and a pursuit, with authorities investigating the strange assault scene.
Letters describe discovery of a gold claim in Independence driving prospecting activity. Reported workers hired at 15 dollars a day, with early profits estimated near 325 dollars in gold deliveries. Details are fragmentary but suggest a gold rush mood and seasonal work, hinting at future claims and continued mining into next spring.
Local authorities report a suspect, M. Spicy, linked to multiple frauds across Newton merchants. He allegedly passed bad checks, using names such as Jul Waser, and targeted several banks with stolen or forged documents.
Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn embarks on a Western inspection tour beginning mid month. He will travel from Fort Riley through Jefferson Barracks and Leavenworth to review units, cavalry and artillery posts, exercising discretion in his military tour of duty.
Clay Center hosts a reunion event with a large program from October 21 to 23. Delegates including Gov. Loety Setutur and Jerry Simpson are traveling. prominent figures will attend in Wichita with Republican politicians arranging accommodations. The event centers around the courthouse area and features a Putistrict gathering at the Cine Center Dowade IL.
Wichita residents, led by the Wichita Muntea club, plan an oratorio of the Messiah to be staged next spring with Miss Jessie J. Chirk named as director of music at the Wichita Epistle Church. The piece aims to showcase local musical talent and city cultural spirit.
Henry T. Thurber former private secretary to Grover Cleveland arrived in Denver with his wife and spoke on the nation and Western prospects. He said the West would fare better than the East and predicted a wave of prosperity tied to new administration, while noting silver policies and undeveloped industries offering room for growth.
A historical Virginia Republican convention discussed nominations including Captain McCall for governor. The gathering named delegates and potential candidates such as Metall of Coipher and Warren Lacie of Martheuntiane for other statewide posts. W F Wickinm of Powhattan served as state chairman as the party affirmed its platform aligning with national Republican principles.
Fragmented report discusses Thomas Mavourine’s alleged omissions from a roll and the Aonial Order of dibrerniatis amid calls to rectify. It touches on criticisms of American figures, then pivots to a vitamin coffee substitute, Grass-O, and promotional blurbs for Cassarets Candy Cathartic and travel deals, with scattered ad-like lines and dates.
Report cites Texas Pacific plans to run a Chicago to San Francisco limited train over Iron Mountain and Southern Pacific lines. Santa Fe and Rock Island dispute the circulating claim while noting better track conditions and potential time savings of several hours.
Readable fragments describe a major gathering of railroad worker groups led by the Order of Railway Conductors and allied bodies. Committees of prominent men were named to form a national convention aimed at unifying labor at a pivotal time. Officials and potential actions referenced include Grand Chief Engineer Arthur and various grand masters, with implications for future nationwide labor moves and rail operations nationwide.
A Topeka viewing party disputed Rock Island claims about seeking parade permission for the Santa Fe celebration. General Manager Tragedale and Assistant GM Allen stated the Rock Island did not intend to place a directory or participate. The report notes the Santa Fe parade as the focal event and disputes the alleged involvement.
The Committee of Fifteen asks all claimants against the committee to present to secretary Oscar Swasee at 65 Kalsas avenue before Thursday night. Auditing will review and payments to be issued at the Thursday meeting. A council chamber meeting discussed staffing, music contracts, and payrolls for fair grounds workers, with various officers named for auditing and approval.
The Norwegian steamer Belvernen, under Captain Hansen, endured a six and a half day voyage from Port Morant to New York, battered by a full gale and heavy lightning off Cape Hatteras. A fierce northeast wind and hail drove the ship’s crew below deck as the storm raged to a hard calm by late afternoon yesterday.
A contract for a standard gauge electric railroad from Canon City to Cripple Creek was awarded yesterday afternoon by the Canon City and Cripple Creek Electric Treasury company to Orman and Crook. The line must be ready for use by March 28, 1902, and the bid amount stands at about $1,000,000.
A neighbor offers to buy a city dog despite the owner’s refusal. The talk shifts to the famed lady or the tiger dilemma as the paper tugs at everyday life problems. Quips from readers and brief satirical exchanges fill the page.
Judge Hazen heard the Clark son McNall battery case in district court this morning and took it under advisement. Clarkson seeks an injunction to stop fire insurers from selling his rare books and mara. Attorney B Hite argued for Clarkson as Judge Hazen questioned whether the suit could stand without a plaintiff insurer relationship. Hite contended the aim was to block customers from access to rare items, likened to boycott.
London papers discuss the ongoing currency venture and the potential public details of what France and the United States demand and offer. The Daily News notes a live correspondence between home and Indian governments and hints at Athens concessions including a silver reserve and mint reforms.
The dispute between cattle interests and railroad commissioners stalls until February with both sides granted continuance. The hearing date shifts to February 2 if met, as parties seek stipulations and roadbed claims before the state board. The case concerns shipper duties and market privileges tied to Cattle Kate allegiances and related tolls.
Esamjnea Klondike and Rothschilds mining expert from London traveled to Yukon. He crossed the Dalton trail with a caravan and reached Dawson City, finding the frail courier who aided the expedition. He warned that cold claims about the Klondike are not exaggerated.
About 200 workers at Stanford mills in Philadelphia formed by John and James Detenon struck after the firm refused a 10 percent wage raise. The manager told a committee that a 10 percent increase would be granted by year’s end if demand rose, but workers demanded immediate action and quit.
A wagon carrying Mr and Mrs McClure of Cedar County Missouri was struck at a road crossing by Santa Fe No. 04 near Crown County. The wagon broke, the tongue came off, and the horses were thrown, narrowly avoiding a fatal collision with the Kansas City passenger train.
The Kansas University football team defeated the Kansas City Medics 22 to 8 at Exposition Park before a lively crowd. The game featured a delayed start due to wrangling, with a close second half and final score showing Kansas University ahead 16 to 8 in the second period.
Medora Illinois reports a blaze at 2 a.m. gutting Retings hardware and neighboring shops. The fire nearly wiped out the business district, causing total losses around 100 dollars with insurers reviewing coverage.
Openim ot educator al surk tang Ah Wo CL AL ryans feature in a display of art including China painting embroidery and cooking. Mrs. Badtaas Gee presents Calor Embroidery while a club swinging display completes the program. All are cordially invited.
The Kansas City event drew entries from seven divisions under Karnival Krewa direction. Floats and carriages were richly decorated with flowers as Frances Blavenr rode a Carnation themed float, amid a festive crowd and parade atmosphere.
A garbled collection of notices mentions a hospital sale, a church event, a runaway boy case, dynamo equipment, a divorce settlement, and a death with uncertain details. Readable names include saloon and hospital references with scattered places and times, but many phrases are indecipherable.
A garbled report from Medford describes a fire causing significant damage and a substantial loss estimate. The fragmentary text references a person identified as Ieuan and mentions a wartime or emergency context, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations beyond Medford.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference English gold coming lands and ASML in RoHd OrtY with mentions of the United States, Armour Biya, a New York figure, and a Chicago native connected to the New York Yacht Club. The garbled text mentions a steam yacht Luna and a possible maritime or society context without coherent details.
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