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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1897
Page
3
At a Hiawatha church meeting the women decided to remove their hats before entering. In line with the decision a significant number complied at Friday prayers, many returning hats afterward. The report notes the adoption of the plan by local women and mentions broader Kansas items of general interest.
Hutchinson resident Pratik Martin embarks on an expedition to locate a graphite mine near the Kigadien Martin site. He aims to assess ore quality and value, update his equipment, and report findings after reaching the summit. The letter notes uncertain ore value and seeks guidance on potential mining prospects amid a broader study on graphite uses.
Oct 18 Judge fines attorneys Atwood and Shaplain for contempt in the Sumy versus Tegrenwurth case. The court ordered witnesses held in contempt after directing the sheriff to serve the party with notices. A confrontation over court rulings escalated, resulting in penalties and further proceedings aligned with state authority.
A disrupted miners strike near Weir City leads to settlement talks scheduled for Saturday after a tense standoff. Local officials report mixed actions by miners and employers with threats of further disruption if terms remain unsettled.
Absent details describe Tams Seymour from Abilene, engaged in New York art circles a year ago. The note cites misprints and scattered mentions of Seymour and related names, plus brief references to occupations and relocations in several counties and cities.
Oct 12 reports copious rains in western central regions end the drought threats to wheat. In Pawnee county wheat yields expected to exceed last year by at least 10 percent. Donations noted from Seth Low toward Trinity Episcopal chapel repairs in Lawrence. District Judge Simpson distinguishes crimes, William Grigesty found guilty of theft and related offenses. Judge McClaverty gravely ill in Fort Scott. University of Kansas nominates Miller to represent at Chicago ceremony. Congressman Simpson set for visit to Larned with populist events planned. Thompson’s band to provide entertainment. Kansas man in Lawrence reinstated as railway mail clerk.
In separate accidents on a Saturday Mr Yates the instrument man and his companion Mr Wyandt were injured when their rented team collided with a buggy near Abliene. A horse bolted, broke an eye and caused further wreckage with multiple injuries. The buggy and wagon are under repair at the owner’s expense. Yates sustained injuries.
A large Republican rally in Topeka features Curry, Cunereseman Broderick, and W. J. Fulley as top contenders for Congress in the district. Arthur Capper helps organize, praising candidates and outlining a busy program at Hamilton Hall.
Snow fell for thirty hours in Denver Colorado area causing ice and downpours. The storm disrupted travel and brought concerns of frostbite and injuries. Geo W. Stansted and Miller's Pharmacy advise on cold weather remedies and care.
At Peoria Illinois on October 18 the grand officers and committees of four railroad brotherhoods drafted a federation plan. The articles set rules for ratification, governance, grievance boards, and possible strikes, with a federated board to oversee dispute resolution and action.
The document outlines that an organization may withdraw from the federation by a written application signed by its chief executive officer and grand secretary, filed 60 days before the desired withdrawal date. It also details the abolition of systems under federation with exceptions for the Brotherhood of Engineers, allowing its system to remain under special provisions until August 7, 150s, with related cooperation allowed.
Cincinnati reports a railway novelty a traveling schoolhouse used by the C and C railway to train veterans and middle aged men in air brake operation and emergency braking. Prof Hurstby lectures from a panel car across divisions, with a 16 to 17 car setup and lessons running daily.
Treasurer Edward Wilder reports the Santa Fe railroad has issued paychecks totaling about one million dollars this month. He notes the rise over the usual monthly outlay due to a large, full-time workforce and extensive shop work, underscoring the railroad’s economic reach in the region.
A Saturday storm left Topeka with unsettled skies and light rainfall. Forecasts predicted cooler temperatures tonight with a minimum drop after showers. rain was reported across parts of Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and the Dakotas. The mid afternoon thermometer read 62 degrees.
By agreement of all parties the hearing for a permanent injunction against Webb McNall made by the Trevelers of Hartford is postponed to next Monday. Attorneys for both sides cite the rehearing of the stockyards case before Judges Fuster and Chayer as the reason for the delay.
The Lexington Hotel at Twenty second Street and Michigan Avenue, Chicago, assigned today to Adelbert Bachelder. The Lexington Hotel Building Company owns and operates the hotel. assets listed at 1. UTS,O, and liabilities $6660, 74. Total indebtedness near 7 million dollars.
Former President Harrison comments on a Greater New York mayoral race and national issues. He notes support among allies for Mr Low and discusses administration, economy, public debt, and currency reform while urging prudent, sound money aligned with Republican and conservative forces.
Local health officers lift quarantine in Galveston and nearby towns as yellow fever scare subsides. Railroads Missouri Kansas Texas Gulf Colorado Santa Fe Houston and Texas Central report freight and passenger service resuming from Dallas to the Gulf, with normal conditions expected in days.
Santa Fe Railway may add a new Kansas City to Colorado train to ease crowded service. General Passenger Agent W J Bleck said existing trains 1 2 and others are running full daily and a new limited train could be introduced within the next month if business sustains.
Secretary Alger directs a court martial for Captain Lovering to determine if he mistreated a private named Hammond at Fort Sherman. The action follows allegations of brutal abuse and potential inquiry into the conduct and charges against the captain.
Maurice Maeterlinck, Belgian poet and dramatist, stirs Belgian literature with The Treasure of the Hamble a book of essays presenting his somber philosophy. At 25 he challenges Shakespeare and Ibsen with a distinct original voice and a career shaped by mentor Villiers de Iave Adam in the literary world.
Six women from Oakland spend two weeks prospecting in Shasta county with a placer claim near Redding. They camp, pan dirt, cook bacon, and share a thrill as one slips but is saved by a fellow prospector. They formed a mining syndicate after their expedition.
A Topeka gathering of physicians discusses a controversial paper on magnetic healing and the alleged cures of Aunt Lucinda. Critics label nontraditional healers as quacks while some doctors caution against unproven treatments and urge scientific study, sparking a heated debate about medical legitimacy and patient care.
Unclear readable fragments mention prices bids and forms with reference to Polk County and a public notice context. Readable elements include location hints and scattered phrases but no coherent event or action.
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