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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
11
Chicago citizens are advised on avoiding airborne bacteria after a study by Prof. Gehrmann and Dr. Treynolds. Samples from street corners were collected and decomposed after a dump. Rainy conditions worsened dust dispersion, and lessons for sanitary pavements street sprinkling and nasal throat cleansing with mild antiseptics were urged.
San Francisco officials report a plan to place two corps of engineers to open the Stekeen river route to the Yukon mines. A fast steamship line from Victoria to Mort Wrangel is proposed, with a railroad extending to Teslin Lake and a branch to reach Dellewert.
Seven travelers killed near Thvar in Colombia as bandits strike. Consul St Marinaido reports date of murder as September 1. Prof Leopold Stern an optician from New York is among the victims. authorities have yet to bring any bandits to justice.
A Swiss report to the state department notes Swiss imports from America rising in wheat wood agricultural machinery and implements iron and blue silk. The Swiss consul cites reduced exports to the United States and growing American silk competition as unfavorable. New York reports from Oct 5 say avens Mates Co officials Barber and Walker return from Europe with contracts in Switzerland and Brazil, financing factory construction and operation, with Diamond Match Co to supply machinery and 15 percent of capital.
A naval rendezvous is to be established in San Francisco to facilitate sailors joining war vessels. The Piette squadron ships are short-handed and the Hattimore is in commission with a limited crew. Brooklynyard and Mary Yard crews are strained, and Philadelphia transfer will fill the cruiser’s complement. Lieutenant George M. Stoney, formerly of the Philadelphia, will oversee the rendezvous.
Civil engineers Ik-W Alberger and BR E Kaksell of San Francisco will depart on the City of Seattle to survey the country between Fort Selkirk and the coast at Chilkoot to judge practicability for a mail railroad. Colonel Nathan Smith sails on the dark Colorado with provisions and livestock for Dawson City. A party of ten men will traverse the Dalton trail, transporting goods.
Mariétta O and Ib a M C Miraben recount a dramatic case of a man who lost an arm in a cannon explosion during the Marietta centennial. A hypnotist reportedly cured his impediment at the first attempt, and Miraben now speaks normally. Mineral Water offered by J W Phillips at 12 W Eights.
Twenty thousand watched Star Pointer and Joe Patchen attempt faster mile times at the fair grounds in St. Joverb. Patchen driven by John Atkinson posted a 2 3/4 to 3 mile pace, while Star Pointer finished in 2 02 with D C MerCleary aboard despite strong winds. Both horses showed fast splits but wind likely kept them from lower records. A separate note mentions S A will play Warrensburg, Missouri, on Saturday and matters in Kansas.
The Tulane Athletic club authorizes Match maker Ryan to stage a December carnival with heavy, middle, and bantam weight bouts. Events run three nights starting December 12 or 14, with talks of Jeffries open for engagement. O'Donnell, Choynaki offered 35,000 guaranteed. Choynski may face O'Donnell if matched. Everhart-McPartland winner to fight 10 Lavigne, while Sally Smith and John Van Heest eyed as a final pairing.
Sporting editor Joe Vila of the New York Sun cites nine top players in standard baseball positions. Tenney of the Homtong is praised as best first baseman. Lowe of the Bostons and Gleason of the New Yorks tied as best second baseman. Collins of Boston as top third baseman. Jennings of Baltimore or Davis of New York contend for shortstop. Keeler cited as best fielder. AL of the New Yorks named best pitcher. Nichols of the Bostons likely second. Catcher honor shared by Robinson of Baltimore and Bergen of Boston.
Clay Center notes Albert Pardee born in 1474 who rose as a pitcher and fielder. He gained fame with St Joe in the Western Association for his superb control and speed, leading the league after a trade to Kansas City. His best season feat was pitching a one hit shutout against Des Moines and he retired the Detroit club without a run after debuting in the Western League.
The Kansas division of the LA schedules officer elections from November 1 to 13 with voting cards mailed November 1. Nominations occurred at a Lawrence business meeting during the state meet last August. The Sunflower division suffers a troubled year with membership dropping from 780 to about 400 amid divisive quarrels and inactivity. the only notable achievement is the compilation of the Kansas Road Book.
The report describes a forthcoming state road book listing all routes by class and terrain while naming officers for Kansas representatives. Swift of Topeka notes counties lack league members and lists chief consul John Bishop Salina and others, with a contest for two Kansas representatives among four nominees: Bain Leavenworth Cutvert Great Bend Maxwell Pittsburg Leigh Hutchinson.
Lawrence officials announce Charles Kilenhans of this city will referee the upcoming Iowa versus Kansas football clash in Lawrence on Saturday October 20. He has officiated every meeting between the teams and welcomes his selection after receiving letters from both managers yesterday.
The second day of the coursing meet at Enterprise finished two races the all age stake and the puppy race. Winners include all age stake Denmark Otis Thompson and Lisgle Dell, and puppy stake Dick Sh. KR. H. Dix Tiger Lily. Races at Guthrie featured speed events with Josie Hays Adonis Weender and Rosewood among winners. Kansas University to play Warrensburg normal at Lawrence fairgrounds Saturday.
Denver October 15 a baggage convention discussed eliminating C OG D collections and whether bicycles should be checked as free baggage. A letter from President Zeyple urged allowing return baggage checks in sealed envelopes. Officers elected include Andrew Traynor, W K Maxwell, J E Quick, with an executive committee from several railroads. The next meeting is set for July in Detroit Michigan.
In Milwaukee the superior court ruled the August amendment to the garbage bond act unconstitutional. Jodie Ludwig held that issuing bonds for a city garbage plant by council vote is invalid. The city gave notice of appeal and will seek Supreme Court review promptly.
Abram Garfield and Sarah Granger Williams wed yesterday at the bride’s father’s Glenville residence. Abram Garfield, youngest son of the late President Garfield, attended with notable guests of national prominence.
An aged ad style list featuring brown sea island cottons and fin fabrics sold at many shops. It lists 1,000 yards of standard dress prints, indigo blue prints, and fine outing flannels, plus houseware items like spools, pins, combs, buttons, curlers, leather goods, and a rubber coat. Prices and exact items are varied with shop references implied.
A promotional note highlights convenience and economy in selecting dress goods. The entire fabric line is displayed on the counter, allowing shoppers to view all shades styles and qualities at a glance, reducing worry and annoyance in choosing.
At 3.25 you can choose from 150 plus pieces including foreign and domestic novelties. The assortment features black and colored wools serges Henriettas coverts Mohair and plaids with a wide range of fabrics. Free of charge receive six yards cambric two yards canvas two yards silesia a spool of silk five yards velveteen binding one set dress stays hooks and eyes.
A sale offers fabrics from 10c per yard to premium silk and wool novelties. French and German novelties English serges Henriettas and mohair silks plaid colors black novelties with exclusive designs. Linings and trimmings also offered with no extra charge.
The notice outlines catalog items with prices for ladies cloaks and capes. It mentions Russian, Coney, Hercules braid trims, and Thibet fur with examples like a jet side cape and a fine bordered jacket. Prices range from about two to fifteen dollars, noting high quality furs and tailored styles.
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