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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
5
A garbled article fragment discusses government actions and a Venice River context. It mentions anxiety, a Mhtal or Mid lige, and references to Brent Sfield and business community dynamics. The piece is unreadable in parts but hints at policy decisions affecting local civic matters.
A newspaper notice from San Francisco describes Curwin’s message about river conditions along the York River. It notes ferries and riverward movements, advising proximity and clearance for vessels, with a 500 mile measure implied for downstream travel. Laundry advertising appears at the end.
In the Atehiwwa Globe segment a Topeka visitor Miss Annie Smythe complains at Union depot that no one met her after arriving by Banta Be train. Chief White confronts a tangled tale of visits, alleged mischief, and a letter of expulsion tied to a Topeka family. The court weighs the claims and a remittance of 9 cents is brought to light in the mix of names and social fiction.
A Call It Lincoln dispatch from Alesis reports a plan to create Lincoln a new territory from Alaska’s western portion to the Yukon, extending north to the Arctic region. The proposal, supported by southern leaders and Carter of Minnesota, outlines boundaries along the Yukon and Girded lines with possible inclusion of Aleutian Islands, Wrangell, and Wrangell districts, and projects a population over 2,000 whites and 400 natives.
The president spent much time with department heads and top officials including Attorney General McKenns Judge Day and Secretaries Lange and Filles among callers. Cabinet reports were reviewed. a case against A T Pize was dismissed for lack of evidence. Also promotion of a mystic cure for rheumatism is advertised by Swift & Holliday Drug Co. in Topeka.
Alton Alabama faces a day of quiet after violent incidents at Washington schools. Leaders have not arrested those who assaulted a principal and janitor, and local officials fear renewed violence if prosecution proceeds. Mayor Henegeerinn warns restraint while state Masonry leaders at their convention condemn the unrest and urge calm as tensions linger.
United States revenue cutter reports on Yukon reindeer herds thriving with 150 trained deer for freighting. Several ships and personnel, including Dr. Sheldon Jackson and Capt. W. J. Heering, are active in Arctic supply and settlement efforts. News notes vessels Corwin Humboldt Portia and others moving materials and personnel between St Michael Tech Hisehor and Unalga.
Tenton Harbor Mich Oct 1 Frank Pijeuster Civman claims a two-thirds interest in a gold chest property from the Klane Whee Mos Deen feigetta and seeks 5 000. He says a recent London tariff approval clears a path as syndicate reps near arrival.
In New Haven on October 1, the ex-president of Dra College presented a committee list to nominate officers excluding the presidency and vice presidency. Names include D. J. Brewer of Washington and Samuel H. Caton of Austin who have declined to be considered.
A lavishly described tome with only 1M copies printed was sent as gifts to Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, Queen Victoria, and the Queen Regent of Spain. Amid praise for engraving and binding, the piece is contrasted with Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments and Hall’s Hair Renewer as advertised remedies.
An old style grocery advertisement promotes groceries fresh meats and wares with bold savings. It lists numerous canned goods fruits vegetables and potatoes with prices and bulk offers aimed at encouraging bulk purchases and winter storage.
A fragment lists numerous items including sugars, pancake flour, coffee, tea, spices, lard and meats, canned goods, soaps, and miscellaneous hardware. It advertises a promotion: with a $5 order, customers receive 22 pounds of California granulated sugar for $1.00, and includes prices for ham, bacon, lard, soap, crackers, and kitchenware assumptions.
Local items report scattered notices across Topeka and nearby towns. Mentions include officials, election figures, weather observations, school hours, a barn fire near Pauline, and community notes on public figures and institutions.
Chicago Oct 14 Adolph Luetgert shed a tear and told his son goodbye at adjournment of court. Early in the day his defense showed pride in the jury delaying the trial actions. Attorneys for the defense criticized judge Turhil for ordering a son from the father’s side. Judge Vincent ruled seating was proper.
The governor signs a pardon for George Haker, a client of N. M. Wells, Pacin Lawyer and state board president. The pardon cites Baker was drunk and irresponsible when he killed Ben Wells, and dismisses the manslaughter trial outcome while noting Wells defended Baker. The ruling warns would be criminals that intoxication could unlock forgiveness.
In Justice Guy's court October 1 a case against John Stenman for alleged drunkenness near Bry Wells Jewelry on Tuzjuka Avenue last February was postponed. In Justice McClintock's court a joint action against HH Clark Oliver Mink and E Anderson J W Donne and Couvert receivers of Union Parish for negligence in road maintenance and provision of proper oats for wheat transport was read, the defendants facing triple damages under Kansas law. Wells-Fargo express messengers will wear new uniforms this winter, white coveralls cape and jackets, with J F Lytte arranging the rollout after consults with the employer. the plan is favored by most messengers.
In Portsmouth Ohio October reports describe a large flock of quail invading the city. Birds gather in parks and railroad yards feeding on grain, appearing at home among dwellings and stores. Residents fear the birds may stay as a persistent nuisance.
In London the Lily’s Winnings reports a muddled account of Merman Mra Tane tres horas winning the Czarowitch stakes at Newmarket. Syemrold, hired by Grand Fisteur, was weed in Avestrana. The tale hints at large bets and rising bets, with speculation Mrs Later and others may face larger losses or exceptional charges.
The article reports interracial tensions rising in Keokuk Iowa with a white student accusing a Black student of kissing her prompting school officials to refer the matter to the superintendent. A presidential appointment today in Washington names Michiel Nathan Edgar Wheeler Henry Crop and TJ Ford to positions in New York Wisconsin and Oregon. Several medical and commercial notes follow including a small pill advertisement for DeWitts Little Early Risers at 27 Katsas Avenue.
A fragmentary note discusses Dr Edward Everett Hale, a celebrated New England preacher, with references to his positive traits and potential works. The garbled text mentions his title and affiliations, suggesting a biographical or promotional blurb from a period newspaper card.
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