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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
6
Local ad for The Star Grocery touts low prices on canned fruits and vegetables including Boston baked beans peas berries and cherries. It advertises Monarch Fraud of Fruit and Vegetables at very low prices and offers storage sacks for winter.
A dense catalog of groceries and household items including sugars flours soaps oils and canned foods. The list features numerous brands and quantities such as 19 lbs Finest Cat Granulated Sugar 26 lbs Brown Sugar 15 lbs Sugar sets and various bakery and tea items. Also shown are lard meats flour soaps glassware and hardware items with promotional pricing and bulk offers.
James A. Walker and partners from Marya gie Topeka and Clifton have spent months experimenting with acetylene gas and now claim an apparatus for stag and gale. They contemplate manufacturing in Topeka or Kansas City. The light is brighter than incandescent or electric, with one jet lighting large rooms. The stockholders are prominent Kansas citizens.
Marysville's volunteer fire company dominated Topeka Festival events winning two first prizes and a banner. Sam Forter was elected President of the State Firemen's Association. The unit claims no city fire has escaped confinement since organized, and a grand return banquet was hosted by the mayor and townspeople.
Atchison reports mayor George W. Stabler of Huron resigning while A Crane and John W. Dix also quit the Me Hunans council. Davis Smith the city marshal defies the council and refused dog tax orders. Leavenworth notes a busy carnival with reunions and military events. Topeka columns discuss miners’ strikes and Kansas and Texas Coal Company disputes. Henry the former Wheat King of Kansas speaks on wheat markets and past fortunes in Abilene and Kansas City.
Centralia hosts full scale production at a local fence plant known as the ABR Cup Fence Factory. The firm meets westward cribbing needs with day and night shifts, reports growing trade, and has ordered new machinery to double capacity. Nearby, a gas generator venture led by W A Calderhead in Marysville seeks charter to supply lighting and power with stockholders including W H Smith.
Marysville October 15 Mrs Estelle Waterson hosts a bird collection in the parlor windows of the Pacific hotel. The display includes specimens from Kansas and elsewhere, arranged to attract passersby and showcase Mrs Waterton’s handiwork in paintings in the hotel office.
Leavenworth reports a carnival of theft during a reunion with burglars stealing 31,000 worth of diamonds from W. A. Kirkham's jewelry store. Other burglaries mainly hit private residences, with clothing and silverware taken. Police note outsiders came to town for the event.
Staffand reports a four day reunion for old soldiers to start October 18 with a gathering at Stafford. Major Tow Anderson Lieutenant Governor Judes and Cole are listed among attendees. Frank Duar fins and others connected to the event are noted in tentative plans as the meeting approaches.
An October 28 program from Fort Riley invites neighbors to an excursion on October 2 with reduced rail rates. A military display features a cavalry and artillery parade at 2 o clock, followed by drills, athletic riding hall demonstrations, a band concert, a sham battle, and lunch options at the post. Guides will be provided for visitor information.
Marysville Catholics plan a three day bazaar and harvest festivities during Thanksgiving week led by Father M J Schnickler. Washington reports pensions granted to 48 applicants with scattered names listed. Trial in Leavenworth court adjourned with guilty verdict for Josiah W Oliver after prosecutorial and jury proceedings. Salina man pleads guilty to stealing a whistling post for the Union Pacific, fined $16.50.
Oct 15 Leavenworth report Herman Colb a veteran of the Soldiers Home was struck by an electric car on a grid street near Fin street. He stepped from weeds into the road and was run over, his body cut in two. The accident occurred last night as the car descended the grade.
A report notes Arkansas City chose a moderator for the coming year. A fire at Lindsborg destroyed the flouring mill of C. C. Techgrather at Lindsboro likely from a hot box. Loss about 10 000 with 4000 insured, much Nour and wheat burned. Atchison reports David Sheppard, 65, died suddenly crossing his dining room threshold. he was brother of Joseph Sheppard, U S Express superintendent in Chicago.
The Santa Fe cuts freight rates across routes from Missouri River to Colorado, matching Burlington moves. Effective tomorrow, the reductions apply to all classes of freight, notably first and second class, signaling a major price war. The Burlington had already slashed about 50 percent on eight large freight classes and tied into its own rate cuts.
Mattoon yesterday opened a large street fair with two miles of back to back booths lit by electricity. Exhibits covered commerce arts and livestock with premiums offered. The event features finance ball games racing trick riding concerts Vitascope balloon ascensions and other attractions in a single continuous show for local shoppers.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has contracted to buy 40 000 tons of steel rails at a reported 15 to 20 dollars per ton. Rail contracts were awarded to Pennsylvania Steel Cambria Iron and Carnegie Steel and the rails are to be delivered by January 1808. New rails will double track the Atlantic City division and replace worn rails on eastern lines. Ottawa Shopmen hours shift to nine hours six days a week.
Two women sue for divorce in district court from husbands in separate actions. Mehalu D Sehimidt seeks dissolution from Chest 2 Selamiatt alleging cruelties and neglect including firing and denial of care. Another wife, Wilzabers Hurley, charges Daniel Haley with repeated knocks and marital strife. Case previously docketed. Ballard's Snow Tiniment advertised as cure-all.
A violent heat wave sweeps the west and northwest with Omaha reaching record highs and Des Moines Davenport and other Iowa cities reporting extreme temperatures. Strong south to southeast winds add to the discomfort as Concordia and Council Bluff clock 90 plus degrees and nearby Kansas City hits 86. The heat persists across Iowa with widespread high readings and oppressive conditions.
State health officer Dr Aweibrinzen reported to the city board and governor on cases at the city hospital. He found many symptoms of fever but no signs of yellow fever or lingering jaundice. The health board action was endorsed as prudent and necessary to isolate the case.
The Grand Lodge adjourned last night after a full agenda including elections for grand officers and trustees. Rebekahs proposed charitable offerings while a motion to tax members for a death benefit failed. several candidates were named for May voting and the meeting closed with reports on regalia and future plans.
Washington reports the formation of a new city in Alaska on the Yukon near Circle City. Officials consider relocating the seat of government to Circle City as Circle City declines from near abandonment. Official surveys and registry activity at Sitka are noted amid broader land and territorial activity.
The annual meeting of Pullman Palace Car Company stockholders approved a quarterly dividend of 9 per share payable in November. Disbursements for the year included 7.0 million in profits, with plant output valued at about 4.9 million. A health tonic ad and a grain product promotion appear among the page notices.
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