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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
5
The Star Grocery lists many items still at old prices while most grocery lines rise. Customers can buy staples such as sugar, flour, oats, canned fruits, peanut butter, coffee, soap, crackers, tobacco, lard, and canned goods at former rates, with a note that business is growing.
A chaotic parade scene in the city drew widespread attention from Kanedsty and Reskus City officials. Observers report tense exchanges between protestors and supporters, with remarks from local figures including Leedy and Mathews amid accusations and heated rhetoric about upcoming elections.
A fragmentary report notes about 500 Africans leaving Goloa for a new homeland amid sickness and death aboard vessels. Many reportedly die at gates or aboard ships as the expedition proceeds. The piece mentions disease like beriberi and hints at a staged curtain of events as the voyage continues.
A fragment describes the Atlantic canal context where Netas compel revolvers knives and razors from workers. It claims the canal company wants to rid itself of African laborers as they are deemed expensive and indifferent workers.
An incident on Tremont Street involved Clarence M. McDaniel, 13, who was struck by a wheeled vehicle near the Glove Globe smelter. He suffered fatal injuries after attempting to flee a parade crowd. A bystander aided a young girl in distress. onlookers described the scene as chaotic.
An old style notice touts a remedy for constipation with promises of a permanent cure. It mentions druggists and a refund if the cure fails, and includes a court notice about claims due to be presented by October 4, or they will be disregarded. Also references travel tickets to Kansas City via Santa Fe Route at $2 round trip.
A reporting meeting of the Committee of Fifteen reviewed the auditing of subscriptions and bills. They report $11,?S1.97 collected from all sources and $11,155.60 approved, leaving a balance of about $50 outstanding. Lum ber charges may add about $50, creating a potential deficit.
The Committee of Fifteen accuses H W Newcomb of violating his contract and failing to pay rent for the fair grounds. A suit was filed and referred to A W Dina, then placed with Pers and Der to proceed. The committee seeks possession and alleges mismanagement and unpaid revenues from planned entertainments. The district court action follows a meeting where members quarreled over accounting and proceeds.
Mr Kouns announced a forthcoming festival overhaul with a new payment and expense system. Wissan suggested redirecting stored funds to other towns and addressing admission revenue. Committee members voiced concerns over municipal militia involvement and a controversial enrollment effort.
At a Fifteen Committee session last night the Taslor neglect case was moved to the next step. Deputy Sheriff Larry Sheehan led an unauthorized crowd into the grand stand resisting ticket checks, urging people to take seats for free. Treasurer Greenwald and others attempted to halt the breach as Taylor claimed superior orders permitted entry.
Fragmentary report describes a legal or administrative proceeding with references to authority, officers, payments, and a committee. Mentions Richard Johnson, a restaurant owner near the Chesterfield hotel, a wages or warrant against Greenwald, and a storage issue affecting property at a storehouse. The text is garbled with names and actions, unclear outcome.
Mary Elizabeth Lekee of Kansia faced a George meeting audience in a new bonnet and gown claiming support for George, but the committee cut her off. The event noted Tema ma Goldman, just released after imprisonment for anarchistic speech, was rumored to be in Chicago. Wilsom planned stump for Low. White's Vermifuge advertised as worm destroyer health tonic.
Topeka theatergoers witness a rapid paced production with the Fast Mail plot and a villain’s plans. audience responds with laughter and suspense as the narrative unfolds at Crawford Theater and nearby venues. Cast names and venue notes appear in local listings, including Crawford Opera House and Grand Opera House announcements.
A long dispatch to Tammany urged the group to collect votes in New York, targeting Democratic readers and governors. Senator Pilnan defended George as the sole real Democratic candidate amid a fierce local campaign, while Tillman faced questions about his stance on corporations and political messaging.
The case of the State versus Tommy Lewis opened in duster Guy's court this morning. Mrs HL Lewis pleaded to allow her boy to go. no solid evidence beyond picking up a pocketbook was found. The costs of $4 were discussed and may be covered by telegraphing funds from the boy's Kansas City father.
Governor Pingree of Michigan returns to New York aboard the Red Dline steamer Vemesueht from Venezuelan ports. He reports enjoying his first vacation in nine years and dined with President-elect Andrade, expressing favorable impressions of the liberal statesman. Tariff law dominates press comments as exports continue to fall in September.
Two men at work near the Whitart hotel debris discuss a Cotper Institute meeting and a rumored mayoral influence. They claim if Hinty George is elected, city officials could shift rail traffic and raise sidewalks for riders, altering fare rules and street space.
In the injunction suit Harrison Clarkson vs Webt MecNall state Insurance commissioner a motion was filed to remove the case to the United States circuit court. Philadelphia Fire Insurance Co represented by DL Watulvare asks for removal with hearing set for 2 o clock next Monday afternoon.
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