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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal notes daily and weekly editions with carrier delivery, prices 20 cents weekly, and services for Topeka and Kan roads towns. It lists office addresses at Kansas Avenue corner of Eighth and notes telephone numbers and advertising openness.
Weather forecast for Kansas, generally fair tonight and Friday with colder Friday and brisk westerly winds. The piece proceeds to critique silver politics, naming Democratic figures, state conventions, and party alignments in Illinois, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and New York, referencing Bryan and various leaders, amid a broader commentary on party instability. the piece ends discussing Senator Wolcott and policy commissions.
President and Mrs McKinley gave a White House reception attended by prominent social and religious leaders in Washington. Cabinet members assisted as they welcomed invited guests from the Beltantine circles ahead of a convention.
Harvey Sherry, just back from Nebraska, was robbed in Washington Iowa after selling a farm and carrying eight thousand dollars. Three masked footpads knocked him down, bound him, and stole his money and a valuable watch before leaving him nearly dead from head injuries.
Intelligence from multiple points describes Afridi action and broken settlements fueling threats of excommunication among puri tribes. Separately, Choctaw negotiations continue as council sits and the Indian bureau reports the lower house plans to refer disputes to the Attorney for the Choctaw nation, delaying settlement.
Washington reports a pamphlet by Sanguilly to defend his case. Joseem At sells details and cites letters between Secretary Dana, Senator Sherman, Consul General Eee and the U S minister. The pamphlet argues the release of Sanguilly’s imprisonment served justice and condemns actions seen as provocative to the United States Spain alliance.
Walter Damrosch plans a solo operatic season touring from New York to Chicago and Boston. The engagements begin January 19 with twenty performances, including Wagner and Meyerbeer works, and feature artists such as Melba, Bispham, Campanini, and Selignac under conductors Damrosch and Sbrimboat.
President Patten announced in a 15 minute address that hazing at Princeton has been abolished after discussions with prominent Northeastern observers. Any student entering rooms or engaging in minor harassment will be expelled. The freshmen express relief at the firm stand and the elimination of a longstanding nuisance.
A fraught clash unfolds as State Grain Inspector Culver challenges Missouri commission control over grain inspection in Kansas. He faces obstruction, record disputes, and pressure from commission allies while governors refuse interference, arguing Culver enforces the law despite opposition from private interests and biased procedures.
In Toledo on October 7 a battle over a coffee price rebate pitted Arbuckle and Havemeyer against grocers statewide. The plan offered a 1 cent per pound rebate to customers, funding state advertising and sales efforts while about 20 wholesale centers refused to join. Arbuckles urged adherence to the program, fearing harm to their interests if the discount failed. The dispute spans Ohio and beyond as grocers in other states weigh similar moves.
In Chicago on September 1 Charley Chambers, treasurer for the Presbyterian Board of Aid for Colleges and Trades, vanished after a rendezvous with a private detective near Lake and State. The presbytery exonerated the Board of Aid. the disappearance remains under investigation as the detective watched trains and streets for clues.
The grain dealers association of Kansas plans an October meeting in this city to push for accurate weights in shipments. President N B Hieatt and secretary E J Smiter lead efforts to form a Kansas federation to protect members from encroaching rivals. Kansas City dealers back tested scales and weigh systems, with a key gathering at the Nodunal hotel to discuss the issue and potential reforms.
A special dispatch from Pocatello Idaho reports a letter from Chief William Long Lodge in Custer County alleging growing violence by Indians against settlers. The letter claims hundreds of Indians attack and slay deer for pelts, threaten others, and may exterminate settlers if the government fails to protect reservations.
A U S Navy expedition led by Lieutenant MG Stoney arrives in Omaha to organize cross country sailer movements. The party plans spring Yukon operations and will deploy from Philadelphia to Chicago then west via Union Pacific and Southern Pacific to San Francisco. The overland run from Chicago to Omaha covered about twelve hours.
Hamburg October 7 socialists meeting in the city adopt a decision from the Zurich congress to support labor protection and back socialists running in the next Prussian election. They may ally with liberal reformers to elect a representative and potentially split the conservative majority in the diet.
Richmond October 7 The will of Mietate Major Doesis Ginter was filed for probate here. estate value placed between 7 000 000 and 8 000 100 dollars. Executors bond set at 490 000 dollars each. Home to nieces the Minses Arena Westbrook. Rome to sister Mrs Young. Bloomingdale Stock farm to Mr George Arenix. Bequests to Missouri relatives and charitable institutions. Vancouver rail plan involves Promoters of One Vancouver Victoria and Eastern railway and Mackenzie Mann. Government subsidy 24 dollars per mile. application for subsidy to follow.
Heavy snow blankets districts around Vienna and nearby regions during the Fall Festival. Pictures capture parade views and decorated buildings with processions continuing the next day. Laylee avenue John FP notes free repair and seam services at Peeriess Steam Laundry.
Young John A Logan tours Chicago presenting twenty eight suits of clothes to illustrate proper dress for the youth. The piece ranks his efforts as a social duty and hints at financial risks if markets and consumer tastes falter, while praising his gentlemanly influence and fashion leadership in the city.
A Montevideo report details a beef production chain with ties to export markets including Coiba Strath and the West Indies. The piece notes thousands of cattle slaughtered for Bible tract manufacture, with limited hydrogenation and no hour-related hazards described, focusing on the industrial process and export dynamics.
The state files suit in district court to dissolve the Lawrence and Emporis railway franchise, a branch of the laden Packie system. Built from Lawrence to Emporis in 19th century, the line ran 40 miles and was abandoned in 17 due to unprofitability. The case targets property holders to recover land when the franchise ends. Governor Harvey supports the action and steers the suit.
A man named Hardwin is found dead in a corn shock near the Baley farm after a fire. His throat is cut and a pocketknife remains embedded in the wound, indicating a self-inflicted killing related to the previous blaze. The event spans West Chester and surrounding farms with local tragedy.
Fall Festival pictures captured by Lam and View Photographer John P Strickrott on Kansas Avenue Topeka showing Moats parades and decorations during the event.
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