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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1897
Page
8
Marquis Lorne's opera Bree by Hamat Mecunn staged at Covent Garden by the Carl Teri Opera company. A social high point with strong singing, clever music, and a favorable reception from fashionable audiences despite a tangled libretto and melodramatic plot.
A dispute centers on an amateur photo used in Veriacopes Chren posters. The image, allegedly captured by Hugh Castle, depicts a scene at a public arena and is claimed to have been copied without permission. Verimoope company and others dispute the copyright status and exhibit plans proceed next Wednesday.
A report from Washington states the former Brigadier General W W Melknap’s daughter is tied to a diplomatic encumbrance involving a Delta Traition faction and the secretary of defense in Japan. The telegraph mentions a compact being brokered and a stir in political circles. A recent arrival from New York adds to the mounting internal discussion.
Miss Elle Ling of Stuntgumers near Williamsport yawns while walking, causing her jaw to dislocate and a street scream to erupt. Two men and Rae Pace helped her, with lingering illness weeks later related to a severe cold. An ad for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is cited as the recommended cure.
Town Kansas football game set for Saturday in Lawrence October 30. Santa Fe offers one fare round trip good return October 30. The 1 45 pm train arrives in Lawrence in time for the game. Supreme Court of Honor plans 7 20 pm gathering at 418 Bansas avenue. JC Smith State Deputy. Shirts coMarw and cult founderca 0 Inok Neenee by Peerles Steam Laundry LS and 14 Weestth 8.
Dr Gilbert wins custody in a long divorce saga and pursues two children through Jefferson county and Colorado. He earlier secured a decree, while Mrs Gilbert fled with the children to Colorado, later returning to Kansas, with legal maneuvers and injunctions shaping the custody dispute.
A crowd gathered in Taxington Missouri as authorities burned a confiscated gambling den on the public square. The scene followed a seizure earlier this month of craps tables poker chips cards and related paraphernalia. Sheriff executed a court-ordered burn to eliminate the gambling room.
Chicago reports reveal years of fraud and abuse within the Water Department. A mayoral audit cites thousands of dollars in unauthorized rebates over the past two years, with $100,000 already traced and up to $200,000 more questioned. A reform commission led by Mayor Barrett, Commissioner McGane, Lang, three aldermen, and two real estate men is to oversee a rate revision and expose malfeasance.
Supreme Court decision holds railroads responsible for excess baggage losses damaged in transit. A commercial traveler reported lost baggage, prompting the ruling. Worm treatment notes advertise White's Cream Vermifuge as a safe prompt remedy for children.
The Leavenworth Solier Reunion sparked criticism over poor planning and lack of hospitality. The Hiawatha Democrat notes tents scarce for Grand Army delegates, insufficient camping, limited provisioning, and security issues, leaving veterans disappointed and the parade a near failure.
Richard Manefield sues manager B S Brigham for balance due or contract terms, heard in circuit court before Judge William H. Haynes. No party attendance by Manefield or his troupe. society women testified as expert critics on last year’s Cranford theater performances. Depositions by Manefield and others were challenged. Mrs Manefield’s participation and roles discussed. witnesses generally called the show inferior and poor.
A secret meeting in the city last week advanced the plan for a 11 million dollar sewer pipe and terra cotta ware manufacturers trust. Nineteen firms signed, with many more expected. Appraisers would assess plants, giving each 25 percent of plant value in cash and the rest in stock of the new company. A western meeting will decide if all firms join. if not, the trust may not form.
Simla reports from Kharappa indicate a foraging British party captured Fimadhan yesterday and seized supplies. Troop withdrawal triggered a fierce pursuit within a mile of the British camp. Nine British soldiers, including Col. Hadona, wounded. Insurgent tribes grow more confident and promise a strong front in all directions. Hellian officers praise tribesmen for guerrilla warfare and marksmanship. rebels are well supplied with ammunition.
New York Oct 27 The Colorado Midland railway reorganization is complete George W Ristine formerly receiver is elected president and a full board of directors is chosen Among those named are F P Gleott B Ayatar Sands J W Jarvie F Ayer G Sturman EF Hyde J N Wallace G Bortine HT Rogers and B Johnson The holders meeting adjourns to Thursday to anticipate possible replacements by German interests in the road The notice includes an unrelated sales pitch for Hall's Hair Renewer.
At Louisville on October 27 a driving and fair association card showcased top pacing action. Guinette won the first heat and tied John BR. Gentry’s track record with a 2:05 heat, dominating the second and third heats. Manet and Lottie Loraine battled for seconds, while Pearl Onward faltered and Hell at-Law narrowly missed.
Topeka organizes another effort to fund a new baseball team after a rain dampened turnout at the Commercial club rooms. A committee was named to solicit subscriptions with a future meeting date to be announced. Subscriptions already reach 300 dollars, and organizers stress earnest management and community support to revive Topeka baseball.
High school football in Topeka pits Topeka high against Atchison high at Athletic Park Saturday afternoon. The rivalry spans years and the anticipated game drew strong local interest. Coach Coldren of Washburn has prepared the Topeka squad for weeks. kickoff is set for 3 o'clock.
Philadelphia reporters say BeDuttes Church and Fowler lowered the mile triplet mark from 1 44 to 1 42 on Grove track yesterday afternoon despite a strong wind. The previous record had stood for some time.
Johnson Martens and Kiser at De Arvit report a non sanction event not recognized by T A W. Matt Byrnes sold for 25000 dollars to Paap am Cherry. William Broderick Cloete of London purchased six mares and Matt Byrnes will be shipped to England. The horse is five years old and from Marcus Daly's Bitter Root stock farm.
Local items include Washburn facing Ottawa in a Monday football game in Topeka, various meetings and conventions in Topeka and Ottawa, and updates on clubs, offices, and construction. Reports note the Kansas Supreme Court issuing its fifty year reports, a state convention in Lawrence, and the Topeka whist club planning a gold medal tournament. Police investigate theft and a mad dog incident. Santa Fe officials tour southern divisions. and community notices cover new office spaces, improved statutes, and upcoming social events at the Topeka Athletic association.
SAPOLIO ALE BROUGHT MONEY party of 23 Klondikers return to the States for the winter aboard the schooner Novelty from St Michael. They tell of scarce provisions at Circle City and Dawson and say they hold claims with little faith in Minook district boom. Ex-Governor McGraw and the Higlow brothers of Seattle are at Rampart City in real estate and mining ventures.
A Topeka man misused a claimed insomnia cure turning it into dangerous dosage. A student prescribed pills he claimed would ease sleep, but the man took them unlawfully, mixed with other substances, and wandered disoriented at night. The incident ends with the box opened and pills missing after a week.
Local theaters promote a busy week with Uncle Josh Spruceby at the Grand Opera House showing a full saw mill scene. Tickets 25 35 and 50 cents with a band orchestra and noon parade. Also Santanelli the hypnotist at Crawford theater all week and A Tramp's Dream to follow next Monday and Tuesday with a brass band. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment advertised by Geo W Stansfield and Miller's Pharmacy.
The Salvation Army reports hospital services steady with new exit placements and a 1M patient capacity. Local residents pledge to donate bed clothing and garments to the hospital’s needy, continuing charitable efforts in Topeka.
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