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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1897
Page
3
The city council in Hutchinson enacts a measure charging for street parades on Main Street amid enforcement of a curfew and a Salvation Army parade bell. Officials monitor the ordinance’s impact as authorities watch public procession costs and conduct.
Beloit city officials advance a two story modern city hall project with limestone detailing and a 49 by 80 foot footprint. The plan includes main entry terraces, a jail and municipal offices, with cost estimated between 8000 and 9000 dollars. The project aims to improve municipal services and accessibility.
Dispatches report a general heavy rainfall across Kansas with widespread impact. Reports from Dorada Junction Ahvene Gat Bend Florence Sterilnc Inde Hive ant Tripura nivw note substantial melstune.
BELOINS WATER SERVICE being improved by sinking eight more wells near the main, supplying ample pure water. The wells are about a half mile from the city and connected to the main system. In Leavenworth several cars and a menagerie arrived from St Louis and wintered in town. Garden City stockyards see Santa Fe Railroad yard expansion with water works and new uses for cattle staging.
Oct news from Cotterville reports an addition to the Geffeyeliig Ferry city market with five dwellings under construction and buyers planning to purchase. Olathe newspaper notes a change in editorship from Don Frat pener to George HB Fos Wah, preserving the paper as Democratic. Local failures include Pacis Pavia store stock seized by creditors, Jinesion City Tandlon notices, and a lecture by J Word on Exteo from Cotes to Diaz. Tickets offered for a Home Remedy talk promising to cure habits and strengthen. doctors in attendance.
Seventeen bodies recovered from the New York Central Sunday wreck near Garrisons. The day coach and engine were raised as divers found additional remains including a fireman and a man named Jobe Tompkins. Investigators recovered usual valuables. a Dynaaite proof safe remained intact. Isaac Kuttedberg of Cleveland was identified among the recovered.
New York on October 27 a police officer Frederick Smith of East Fifth Street Station was shot and killed inside the Church of the Holy Redeemer during a burglary of the poor box. The burglar, identified as Fritz Mayer aged 45 with no home, was captured after the crowd tried to mob him. Mayer was beaten by bystanders and several policemen as the mob surged. Mayer lay severely injured with possible skull fracture. an examination was pending.
Polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen was hosted in Washington with a reception at the Arlington, attended by Gen. Greely and Navy Brig. Gen. Melville, along with members of the cabinet and Supreme Court Associate Justice Harlan. President McKinley later welcomed Nansen to the White House, accompanied by a Swedish minister and four cabinet members.
Reports from Denver and Fort Dmehrane describe fighting between Indians and game wardens with multiple deaths on two reservations including Calcomp Oymr. Telegrams mention white and Indian casualties at the White River and Meeker disturbances. Shoshones from Fort Heil referenced as involved in the unrest.
Santa Fe railroad discharges three more Chicago division conductors H Pierce A H Crumley and J A Brown for carrying passengers without proper transportation and retaining cash fares. Ten conductors in total have been dismissed, the most in the road’s history, with detectives attributing losses to such practices. General Superintendent Mudee states no further discharges are planned and strict passenger scrutiny continues.
Denver October 2 The annual report of the Rio Grande Western Railway shows gross earnings of 2,465,004 dollars, up 11.1 million? 645 percent from last year. Operating expenses reached 1,604,MiAL with an increase of 105,167.70 dollars or 0.61 percent. The report attributes higher costs to unusual weather in September 1696 and a greater number of crossings on the track, plus 740 more dollars for roadway and structure maintenance.
The Chicago and Southers division will add the 729 extend block system after year start. The system already thwarts a head end collision on the eastern and middle divisions and shows satisfactory operation. Santa Fe earnings rose in September with net earnings of 1,065,179 and three quarter year profits at 2,451,217. The company plans substantial rail replacement in Kansas next year, signaling big track upgrades under General Superintendent Mudge.
Garden City notes that M B Cone, who has served as depot operator and cashier for the Santa Fe for about three years, has accepted a new post as agent for the company at Pinon and begun duties there.
The newly called pastor A M Reynolds and the Westminster Presbyterian congregation were formally installed last evening at the corner of Huntoon and College Avenue. The service featured Rev J M Glendenning and Rev M C Long with sermons and charges, celebrating a vows of cooperation and allegiance and welcoming Reynolds and his family to the community.
Richmond Oct 27 the Duchess of Teck princess by blood to Queen Victoria and mother in law of the Duke of York died at White Lodge at 4 this morning after a strangulated hernia. She had recently recovered from a prior illness and underwent an operation July last. Surgeons then advised another operation which was performed but she failed to rally and passed away.
San Proncites reports that steam whalers Beluga Bale sins Crampus Nurwhat Mare The Hume and others wintered on Mackenzie River shores. Many vessels are frozen in with 7,000 crewmen at risk as supplies hold or fail. Two ships were wrecked Cape Horn Pigeon and Navarch. Harry Holmes perished on the Thrasher while a rescue party survived on a cake of ice near Cape Hinker. California Limited trains offer upgraded service via Santa Fe Route with palace cars and Harvey dining.
Miss Katherine Bucknum and Miss Lena Josselyn left for Denver with white ribboned seats and heart decorated trunks. Their escort surprised by the displays, the prank drew a reprimand from travelers and a warning to railway managers about preventing such decorations and mischief on Pullman cars.
Cecilia Cudahy daughter of Michael Cudahy of Chicago wed John B. Casserly son of ex Senator Casserly in a nuptial high mass at St James Cathedral on Wabash Avenue. Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco officiated after stopping over from Washington. The couple planned a three week East travel and then to San Francisco.
A Parkersburg report describes a syndicate purchasing 300000 acres to unlock central state resources. Plans include a railroad from Marion to White Sulphur Springs, surveying begun, with coal timber and tanbark rights across miles of sparsely settled terrain. The piece notes rapid springing towns and vast untapped scenery amid early-growth speculation.
The case against WC Pieg was dismissed by the Committee of Seventeen for lack of evidence after five continuances due to the absence of A Hi Vance who assists Assistant County Attorney Guy. Costs, about $20, were charged to the county since the case had not been tried. Pieg was present and demanded beer bottles used as evidence as the dismissal occurred.
The funeral for John Tamsey was held at St. Josephs Church at nine o clock this morning with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Also noted, Janie Willams and Carrie Alexander were bound over to stand trial in district court for robbing John Kathomer, a tailor at the Insane asylum, near Kansas Avenue and Quincy during Festival week. Kathomer sought dismissal when summoned. costs were assessed in court. In Washington, Senators in China reports say Reed at TiEn Tain notes the arrival of ex Senators Pet Ageew Cannon and Du Bois in Tin Tain October 1, with plans to visit Peking and inspect the Imperial railway, mining, and railroad works at Tone Tshang.
Disorder erupts on Upper and Lower Kansas Avenue with scuffles and a knife attack. John Scott and Robi Goodwin, known in the Topeka sports circle, clash in front of Al Hayalip's. Goodwin knocks off Scott's hat, Scott injures Goodwin with a knife, then Goodwin clubs Scott. Scott is taken to Dr. Maecuire’s office. no bones broken though serious injuries reported. A rough-house dance at Andy Dupree’s club on lower Kansas avenue ends as lights go out and many locals flee. Authorities note persistent rowdy behavior among the district’s tough crowd, with the area facing a shift of activity to North Topeka.
Cleveland voters debate possible removal of woman suffrage as the city board of elections plans to petition the legislature. President Hugh Buckley argues against suffrage, citing costs and minimal registration, while suffrage supporters denounce the drive as a political threat and pledge to fight it.
Chicago reports that after removing four bodies from Dunning morgue more discoveries suggest the haunting activity extends beyond the dead house. At trench No 2 in the new pottery area three bodies once interred there appear moved. Slabs bearing numbers show the victims once laid beneath them as an investigation begins.
Nesbit the barber tested the constitutionality of Sunday closing laws in Leavenworth after being arrested for shaving on a Sunday. He was convicted in justice court, fined 25 dollars, appealed to district court, and plans an appeal to the court of appeals as barbers unions and business interests monitor the outcome amid a mixed jury result.
Weather notice reports Topeka saw no rain then a drop in temperature expected tonight. Mr. T. Jennings indicates more rain and possibly snow with a colder night ahead. The minimum temperature recorded was 03 degrees.
Report from Paul Minnesota to Fort Yukon describes steamers unloading large quantities of provisions at Rampart and Klondike camps. Sailors note Dawedn City crowds approaching overland trails with scarce supplies. Prices are expected to rise as winter approaches and more arrivals gather near Hamper City.
Chicago, Oct. 2. The will of the late George M. Pulman was filed for probate this afternoon. It leaves the homestead on Prairie avenue to his widow with funds to provide $5,000 yearly for life, and $1,000,000 for each of two daughters. Sons George M. Jr. and W. Lowden receive shares, Curtin? Tent on St Lawrence island and other gifts are specified. A training school for Pullman is endowed with $1,200,000. Officials and siblings receive various legacies.
Large crowds gather near the Topeka Cash home window to watch Prof. Santandil and hypnotist Carmack as a revival exhibition proceeds. Reported delays and uncertain outcomes frame the scene as spectators await a pivotal moment in the trance demonstration and Carmack’s apparent return to earth.
In St Louis on December 25 wheat traded up to 100 percent, the highest mark yet for the season. Traders noted heavy short covering pushing prices toward the top, with yesterday’s close showing gains as markets moved steadily higher. The Chicago Record remarks on Indian players and athleticism amid market chatter.
A garbled account recounts a football game with a miscast narrator and a quirky boyish hero the humpback who shows odd skill on the field. The chaotic text hints at a team effort, rugged play, and a dramatic finish as players clash and the crowd reacts.
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