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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1897
Page
3
In El Dorado on Oct 11 a county farmer tied up a bank cashier with a revolver and demanded to pay a $1.40 mortgage note. The cashier handed over the document and the money after the farmer threatened to shoot.
A long list of educators from various states is named for teaching and related positions. Names include Aenounced from Washington and districts such as Grant Paring Tidian school, Hirakollioptituri Lewrence Kats, and Pet Mary Ips of Great Nepeba, with appointments ranging from teachers to kindergarten and matrons at multiple Indian schools and facilities.
A damaged OCR report details a raid led by Al Jennings gang aiming to loot Independence. The account mentions a pianist accomplice, planned assaults, and townspeople startled as warnings and preparations were reported. No clear outcomes or dates are verifiable from the readable text.
A notice states Hautotinson residents will vote on a railway extension bond tomorrow. Details mention Matchingon and Sletten, with references to bond funds and work plans, including a roundhouse and southward rail expansion from Blackwell. The Ling company and others appear in garbled text, but the core event is a local bond vote on rail expansion.
The Leavenworth inauguration week begins this afternoon with a dreary, rainy day. Festivities kick off with the opening program at 2 PM featuring a Werks entertainment segment. Joe Rowland, foreman of the tomes, presides over the event marking the start of Leavenworth’s week-long celebration.
A fragmented notice from a 19th century paper describes a giveaway of valuable books. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the passage mentions individuals such as Bevan Lenes and Graltien, and references a Tunekes Fails State and Ailkow. The garbled text suggests a local event or charity auction with unclear date.
Fragmented text discusses Topeka readers and cony of ob Wark fins Art Crewrations. It mentions AU reces Rhyraes and Suecesta Hame Byeing. Also notes Wheat after de Sun de Wa See aS ae ConA inset al apd thae hese Ue trpen and Hands OF woewew. Mentions Diamond Dyes, standard home dyes for nearly twenty years and protective mate OE.
Two Munster tents named Hanback and Me recor pavilion host opening exercises. Senator Baker to welcome guests for Leavenworth and Fort freedom, with Governor Rowland and others to speak. Campfires at 7 50 p m in both tents. Col Sidney Crook and Major Win Strockley to address, with J M Hyman of Tinels and Soktiens' Home Band to perform.
Leavenworth Times reports Iola veterans oppose restrictions and proposed charges for attending a Leavenworth reunion. Committee plans to bill funds for meals and lodging, prompting a boycott threat if space and travel costs cannot be reduced.
A major blaze swept Atchison yesterday totaling sixteen buildings destroyed including the State Bank. The fire began in a basement and spread rapidly burning saloons, restaurants, barber shops, and ceilings as flames reached two blocks. The town faced water shortages while nearby St Joseph sent engines but delays hampered efforts. total losses placed around 39 000 dollars with 50 000 in damages across the conflagration.
Wellington, Cit I H W Dobb, superintendent of the water werview for the Heck Island railway, oversees interims with Private Water Contractors to supply Ee Savour Industries with water while the Greurht instr Phe water will be Turnished from the Well of the Mockholand depot. The source is believed inexhaustible though the well depth reached eight in ebeh in diainster ame. attempts to reach a deeper level failed after a dept ot Uirte-two feet. The railroad pur has a 5 inch ptroks and has faced interruptions for a lengthy time, yet the supply remained unaffected at times.
Three Wichita men faced penalties for an illicit purchase of quails. The local game warden warned the public that hunters must avoid buying birds, threatening to stop all sale and usage if violations continue.
Work tests at the school grounds found gas at 85 feet and in sufficient quantities by 135 feet to light the city. At 19 feet oil was struck. Officials estimate the total depth near 8000 feet. Leavenworth returns at one fare, $87, via Santa Fe on Oct 13.
Railroad earnings rise from a strong year and farmers' prosperity lowers property taxes. Kansas railroads anticipate paying thousands less in taxes next year as crop prices boost farmer finances and reduce levy burdens, easing railroad tax expenses statewide.
Western Kansas railroad workers in Dodge City report reforming crews and reliefs on division lines. Conductor changes, engine updates, and newly assigned staff are noted, with mentions of promotions, relocations to Pueblo, Denver, and Missouri, plus planned depot developments and new heat piping for the overhaul of locomotive shops.
By promoting H Fox from Town division superintendent to assistant general superintendent, the Rock Island line initiates a broad reshuffle. William Hobbs moves from eastern division to fill Fox’s vacancy, G W Janes advances to Hobbs’s post, A T Abbett becomes superintendent at Herriton, and W A Tingman takes Morton assignment. The changes took effect yesterday.
General Passenger Agent Black of the Santa Fe reports the entire Pullman space for the first California Limited, including an extra sleeper, is sold out. The inaugural train departs Chicago on October 28. Assistant General Manager Norton of the railway cites schedule notes and upcoming crew placements in Fort Worth.
Polk and R W Norton assistant chief engineer C E Fell general passenger agent W 5 Keenan and general freight agent P H Goodwyn are named as officers removed from Galveston with the remaining officials located at Cleburne.
Report from Skaguay Alaska dated Oct 1 via Victoria describes a mass of Klondike prospectors queuing for provisions and facing hunger as they cross the Dalton trail toward Haines. Several parties, including Thorpe and others, reveal scarce stock and perilous travel with many opting to turn back.
The article details Langtry's deteriorating health amid mental strain and possible head injury while under observation for suicidal tendencies. It notes his recent hallucinations and long marriage strain, with his wife Mrs Langtry absent at the Newmarket races attending to horses and betting.
Chicago notes report lively Single Tax Orpheus meeting backing Henry Gare for mayor. Members praised the candidate and pledged financial support. About 100 supporters contributed to the campaign fund, with 20 more expected this week.
Frank Vrooman of Chicago and Marty Vrooman of St Louis with Frank W. Davis of Minneapolis filed articles to form the Kioo Ane Yukon Copper Mining company in Helena. Capital stock is 1000 shares of 10 each. The firm aims to mine Alaska Yukon copper, with operations likely on the Copper River. The state collects fees for filing.
A new preparation named Grain-O, made from pure grains, is priced at 16 and 25 cents per package. It is claimed to be easy on delicate stomachs and indistinguishable from coffee, with children able to drink it safely. The product is marketed as a cheaper alternative to coffee in grocers nationwide.
The column reports the funeral of Davia Long Lakin who died of brain hemorrhage, with details on service by Rev. Miner, music by a quartet, pallbearers, and mourners including Lakin family members. It also notes the funeral of Judge R. H. Searle with service leaders, music, pallbearers, and grave service, plus a death for Mrs. Higa S. Lowery at 65 with funeral planned next day. Some biographical notes about Lakin and Lowery are included.
Chicago October 11 William Paul, inventor of an aeronautic machine, conducted a third trial of his Albayrome airship at Kedzie avenue and Thirty-second street. The ship rose 400 feet with only a bare frame, showing stability with new keels and appended wings. He plans further tests to perfect rapid and safe aerial navigation.
About one hundred carpenters working at the Transmississippi exposition grounds stopped work in Omaha Nebraska on October 4. They demand recognition of the carpenters union and that skilled union labor be used. Contractors paid union scale but did not recognize the union and employed cheaper nonunion workers.
A morning blaze at French Lick Ind destroyed the Windsor hotel the leading hostelry in the town. Originating in the bakery the fire consumed the building and its contents within two hours. Only the amusement pavilion survived. The incident disrupted local service as the California Limited and other Santa Fe train services were mentioned in promotional ads embedded in the notice.
Reports from railroads say Kansas received widespread rain yesterday, with Texas and Mexico areas noting light falls. Eldorado and Wichita report steady rain benefiting winter wheat and stock water, while Pittsburg and nearby coal mines see ponds filling. The storm ends a long dry spell, promising relief for pastures and farming needs into spring.
Rain fell across sixte en states easing parched belts from Colorado to Wisconsin and Missouri with Wichita Kansas reporting 2.45 inches. The Weather Bureau said showers would continue about 26 hours with notable improvements for crops, pastures, and water supply. farmers welcomed relief after weeks of drought and shortages in winter wheat acreage.
In Galveston Texas October 11 the yellow fever situation remains steady with ten more cases reported by Dr Edward Randall who requests expert examination. New cases include George D Morgan a bellboy at a Genster on Postoffice Street and a man named Stiwinski at 3419 Broadway formerly at Mt Mary’s infirmary both seriously ill. All business halted in Galveston.
The region reports light amounts of precipitation totaling 0.34 inches locally, with Topeka and nearby areas seeing around 0.71 inches. Weather observer Jennings warns of another rainstorm possibly arriving by Tuesday or Wednesday, followed by slightly cooler conditions tomorrow and no additional rain.
A large Rome tradesmen procession marched to the interar to confer with the government aim to ease taxation. Premier Rue Bini met the committee promising to promote friendly nations. The crowd clashed when police attempted dispersion. six followers were injured and one. Gater was killed amid the unrest.
In a tense Pennies series game Baltimore battles Boston for the Temple Cup. Reports recount the players and lineup details, with names like Zeke Baker and Jennie Parker noted, as both sides press for victory amid late innings and weathered conditions.
Local items describe the Leavenworth district court session beginning, a theater showing of Cinderela tomorrow, a Salvation Army hospital visit for a chemist in the tower area, and various minor incidents including a hand burn from an explosion, a battery case, a purse theft attempt, plus advertisements and travel fare offers.
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