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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1897
Page
3
Panic swept Osborne County as a sudden death among stockmen sparked fears. An attack a peeler and injuries to a guard followed amid sprawling rumors of a feral frenzy. Local farms report losses and a community seeks calm while investigators parse evidence and the financial woes surrounding the incident.
A damaged report describes testimony alleging Oliver plotted with dynamite against Governor Smith. Details are unclear due to transcription errors but indicate involvement of a federal case and witness statements about a plan tied to a city event.
Arkanses City prepares for a novel four day carnival featuring street parades with outfits of paint and feathers. The event promises dances, music, and performances as residents anticipate a colorful farewell celebration led by local dignitaries and community groups.
Voters approved the bond measures in Hutchinson and neighboring townships with broad support. The election results show a clear majority favoring the proposals, confirming maintenance and improvements planned for local schools and public works.
County attorney Withy will press charges against mining firms this week over a wage scrip system. Miners continue a strike at several local pits, and prosecutors seek to compel companies to pay wages in lawful currency.
Members from Turner district of Tet Margaviti Leavenworth Topeka and Home City attended the annual Kan- She District Ambocluslen session at Turner. Aus Hoht of Muccsritle chaired the meet amid debate on interiing session and Rennesistrict leadership.
Fragmentary OCR shows a district official facing charges in Fort Sept. 13 or Win, with names and places unclear. The text mentions an arrest, a court case, and proceedings at a public house, but many details are garbled.
Hartford reports a Lyons County farmer sold 2000 barrels of winter apples at 110 dollars per unit. The sale involved local agents and tied to regional markets in Hartford during October. Obstacles or partnerships in the deal are not detailed.
From Beavers five acres of old orchard, expected yield and net income per acre, and notes on a large young orchard. Then a lengthy second day report from Leavenworth recounting a reunion with Leistor Harris and Congressmen Brocerick and Curtis Spesk, including a parade, remarks by Senator W. Al Murray, and various speakers and participants.
Wichita Oct 7 details the expiration of the 2 year compact with the Allied Tribes near Medicine Lodge river. The ceremony at Medicine Lodge marks the end of old treaties dating to 187? with bands of Medicine Lodge area chiefs and army officers present. about 1 999 warriors attended from multiple tribes, the event focusing on the termination of the treaty era and shifts in relations with the United States.
Citizens of Hartford urge support for Mary George nasur of Greater New York, backing his principled stand. The petition requests a broad public show of aid across Hartford and Greater New York, and appeals to landlords and residents to contribute to the campaign fund.
A fragmented report from Oct 12 describes Hope Farmer changing plans after a Carnival visit. It mentions a lawman or marshall presence and a burglar suspect tied to a prison scene, with uncertain details and garbled names.
Coffeyville tale reports Charles Young robbed while preparing to leave Denver for Coffeyville. Two Denver men, HJ Adams and EF Gilmore, lured him by posing as friends from Denver promising work. They steered him to Twenty fourth Street and Lane, then escaped. Young later reported to police and the suspects were captured Sunday.
Students and faculty at Campbell University gather to pay tribute to W. L. Hoflen as president during a convocation. Mrs. Ita W. Mrawn presents a ceremonial gift and remarks highlight Hoflen’s long service, followed by student addresses and a symbolic cap adorned with a whisky barrel motif honoring her tenure.
Kiovans Citr Kan Ort 127 Mc Coy stock inspector for Kansas reports cattle moving from stockyards near Tl ipwa. Permits covered 22 head from Erle and prints from Oklahoma territory, totaling shipments for the park warlime October 9 1897. On Friday October 8 about 1 400 entered the state from the stockyards.
Marshall County farmer discovers a rich vein of silicate of alumin e on Mio Puntney’s property west of town. Workmen from Axtelf examined the vein and offered a contract to Mr Puntney for a percentage of the profits. The mineral is used in polishing powder for pottery and tableware.
A court in Kansas City issues lasting injunctions directing the sheriff to enforce prohibitions. The orders, delivered last night, compel enforcement actions on numerous cases and place legal responsibility in the sheriff’s hands.
Atchison council meets to consider steam heating lines from Topeka plant. BP Wasgeret proposes laying miles of steam pipes to cover main park areas. Opposition notes delays and public safety concerns as plans unfold.
Farmers in Labette County show a net reduction in mortgage indebtedness over the past sixty days. Records through March 1 report total farm property sales of 64,895 dollars and 3,072 acres, with local officials noting ongoing renewals and proposed property moves within the city.
From Asherville Kansas Rev W J Bingham Beloit appeared as clerk treasurer Minnie S Everett Topeka returned missionary from Bras Rio Bras appeared before the association recounting experiences as a missionary teacher in Mexico and Brazil and urged greater zeal in missions Fifty dollars was raised for late mission work The next session will meet at Abilene
Irving quarries win contract to supply 100 cars of cut stone for the Armour Packing Co plant in South Omaha. The project provides steady work for a large number of men as stone production proceeds.
A ledger style notice in the Abilene Chronicle notes Abilene residents securing life insurance policies with periods of premium payment extended over years. It lists original issues and renewals across multiple towns including Manhattan Leavenworth and Wellington, naming agents and policy holders such as Charley F Blackley and John O. Delirich in a sequence of pension and reissue records.
Shipments from Toman show 24 000 bushels or 40 cars loaded by B Harms for Av Davis Grim company, averaging 73 cents and paying farmers $56.17 for September wheat. Atchison measles outbreak at State Soldiers Orphans Home. six cases, hospital built five years ago, two children. Baptist ministers in session at Lawrence with about 100 attendees over two days. Haddam wedding announced for Ralph Penny and Gra M. Yoder. she has served as postmaster and deputy portmaster. An American worker to Mexico takes a new vitrified brick plant position in Guadalajara. Harvey’s wagons arriving at Leavenworth for free silver advocacy. Separate room controversy at Coffeyville post office. government bias claim and resignation questions. Wichita politics note on Charles Trent. Jerry Simpson campaign in Cowley counties. Numerous dormitory entries noted. local ads and health ointment recommendation included.
Washington dispatch reports Associate Justice Stephen J. Field has applied to President Kinley to retire under the law for 70 years old service. Attorney General McKenna is expected to be nominated to succeed him, with Chief Justice Marshall's retirement also possible. Justice Field’s health and irregular attendance are noted, while Field and McKenna both hail from California.
Pittsburg Oct. 13 The organization of a large window glass trust was completed at Crane Nod. It unites almost all U S factories with a capital stock of 1 500 000. James Chambers of Pittsburgh was chosen president and publishers was named as the general selling agency.
London reports Mrs Langtry’s horse Seri won the Carowich stakes at New Market. The field included August Thelmons Kennan, St and TT, Primera and Salt Australian. Attendance featured Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge, Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Tod Sloan, and English criticism of the riding, notably from the Pall Mall Gazette.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as safe and reliable for colds, consumption, throat, chest and lung ailments. It warns buyers to avoid substitutes and promotes a Santa Fe Texas excursion and return fare. G W Stansfield at 623 Kansas Avenue is listed.
Webb McNall, superintendent of insurance, issues a formal demand for prosecution of an individual accused of violating Kansas insurance laws. The missive alleges unauthorized soliciting and writing of insurance for Wildey Casualty Company, a Boston firm, urging county attorneys to pursue action for license violations.
An official report concludes the investigation into the Santa Fe wreck near Lyng Stellen. Assistant Superintendent Avery Turied led the inquiry, with key figures like Tele Stenoemphen and Conductor Ferguven mentioned in the closure. Evidence will be submitted to General Superintendent Mudge for final disposition.
Senator Tillman is ill in Columbia South Carolina with stomach catarrh. His condition is described as serious but not imminently dangerous while he receives medical treatment. The illness is reported as a stomach ailment of catarrhal nature.
Protas and a deputy face a secured office vault as Wilson travels to Leawood with the combination. Only one other person knows the code. the safe remains inaccessible until Wilson’s return to Topeka, delaying marriage license processing and related documents.
A California supreme court decision affirmed a contempt finding against Mrs. Mary A. Livingston who deserted her elderly husband Santel W. Livingston, forcing her to pay him $24 monthly. she had hidden her property to evade the order and was jailed until compliance. The piece also notes observations on marriages in India and a column item on improving room odor.
The American Newspaper Directory is described as the recognized authority among advertisers for newspaper circulations, akin to Dun and Bradstreet's ratings for mercantile credit. This work is now in its twenty ninth year of publication.
The Topeka Kansas State Journal is credited with the largest daily circulation in Topeka Shawnee County and the First Congressional District. The American Newspaper Directory notes the figure comes from signed circulation statements and will publish the full directory September 1 1897. The paper indicates much of its edition is delivered by carrier or express with no postage.
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