01 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
1
Rail executives publicly back passage of Senator Foraker's pooling measure saying no rate war will occur. They urge Congress to legalize joint rate arrangements under Interstate Commerce Commission supervision, arguing it stabilizes the industry and protects shippers.
A garbled OCR fragment references the removal of a dime and mentions a proposed merger between connecting and competing rail lines. It notes close scrutiny by authorities and control by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
April 1 reports describe heavy rain and a broad storm across Missouri and the Mississippi valley. Flood risks rise as the Upper Mississippi and Missouri rivers expected to crest. widespread damage noted from Avon, Dexter, De Soto and Mt. Vernon areas with hail and ruined roofs. A cyclone near Pine Bluff, Arkansas, devastates Gray’s and nearby villages, killing four and injuring several, with trains halted and wires down.
The President sent to the Senate nominations: Andrew D White of New York to be ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Germany. William F Draper of Massachusetts to Italy. Chandler Hale of Maine to Rome as secretary of the embassy. Samuel Gracey of Massachusetts to Fuchau, China. Anson Burlingame Johnson of Colorado to Amoy, China. withdrawn Anson Burlingame Johnson to Puchau. Deriamin atterworth of Ohio to be commissioner of patents. Olver L Spaulding of Michigan to assist secretary of the treasury. William Howell of New Jersey to assist secretary of the treasury. Captain Robert Craig of the Signal Corps to be major.
Washington April 1 The confirmation of Joseph Bristow and Thomas Ryan yesterday will start immediate changes in fourth class post offices held up since the inauguration Bristow assumes charge tomorrow and Ryan in a few days A number of changes in Kanaga and Missouri post offices are to follow with decisions already made
In Washington in April reports say Committeeman Cy Leland seeks ex Governor Gucks successor at the Topeka pension agency. Verification failed. friends claim ignorance. Believed to have support from Renkior Baker while Curtis or Broderic may oppose.
Colonel Freday Grant, member of the board of police commissioners, has been summoned to Washington. Grant formerly United States minister to Austria during the Harrison era.
Washington April 1 Fred D. Trent of New York son of Gen U S Grant was offered the position of assistant secretary of war this morning and his offer is under consideration The postmaster at Emporia Washington April 1 will be about Sneak bn and foye dye and will probably WwW Support for the measure comes from Senator Baker Cy Leland Major Calvin Hood and LE Lawibert
Beginning September 27 1897 the second festival is described as grander and finer than the first. The notice urges every Topeka citizen to act without delay or excuses to ensure its success. It emphasizes broad participation and no lagging or whining.
The Finance Committee of Fifteen led by Chairman Greenawald toured Topeka merchants to solicit support for the Fall Festival. They faced reluctance and excuses from some, but optimism persists as organizers plan a major fundraiser through entertainments and a citywide appeal. The committee aims to raise ten thousand dollars, with subscriptions for the festival and distinct auditorium funding.
Fire Marshal Wimwarth signals plans for a grand fire exhibition during the Topeka festival next tail. He contemplates a new tournament format and shows intent to bring Pompeii team of Kansas City, seeking Chief Hale’s consent. The display highlights a west coast wall-sealing method using sectional ladders moved between windows.
Plans proposed by Fire Marshal Witworth to build a temporary multi story wood building on accessible city ground for state department exhibitions and drills ending with a staged fire. A horseless fire engine may be brought from Boston for display to boost attendance. An invitation to the Pirmen's association to host the next tournament in Topeka is likely at tonight's Fifteen Committee meeting. The Karnival Krewe outlines plans for a larger flower parade illuminations and public festivities in Topeka mirroring Kansas City festival traditions.
A severe storm aided demolition of the April 1 convention hall where President McKinney was nominated as floodwaters surged through the city. The river Ded Peres broke records, flooding areas southwest of Forest Park, with rail lines submerged and several brick works and refining plants underwater. Sublette Avenue homes were flooded to second stories and about 20 residents were rescued by police boats.
The state Board of Charities met in this city today and adjourned to meet in Atchison tomorrow to hear contracts to address water famine at the Welley Orphans Home. The board plans to return around April to hear applicants for positions. Officers elected include Brown of Kingman as chairman Wheeler of Concordia secretary P M Dalton of Salina treasurer. Clark of Junction City joins as secretary of former board. Many applicants present, but few given chance to present claims as Atchison and contracts take precedence.
Reported by reliable sources the Hutchinson reform school directors name W. T. Hopkins of Herington as clerk and M. W. Gilmore of Chase county as reform farm head. Judge C. E. Foote of Ames City is slated for the Bereta role, with Beata consent to serve.
The New York Journal and the New York Advertiser have consolidated into a single paper. The Journal will abandon the United Press and join the Associated Press. The State Board of Assessors began its session, but reports say the members tested their wives at home, and it will not be a picnic.
A Havana dispatch reports General Rivera to be shot by court martial on the spot, with possible execution Saturday. General Gomez may retaliate by executing all Spanish prisoners. Weyler near Clenfuc, ill but inactive. Authorities refused access to Crosby’s body and effects.
The senate adopted resolutions by Presidents McKinley and Cleveland and postponed Morgan's measure. Morgan introduced a resolution urging belligerent rights for Spain and Cuba and a state of war recognition with Cobol and Steyrding. The item was laid over until tomorrow.
Information from Santa Fe offices indicates W. E. Hodges, proprietor to President B. P. Rip Santa Fe, has been appointed purchasing agent to succeed W. G. Nevin who becomes general manager of Southern California after the death of Kirk H. Wade.
Weathered by a major disruption, St Louis reports rail chaos along the Tron Mountain line and multiple regional routes. Trains between St Louis and Texarkana halted, with De Soto reports of waits and wires down. Frisco Limited overdue, Missouri Kansas and Texas lines eight hours late, Baltimore and Southwestern slow. A field report notes a death of a father and daughter near Webster, details unclear.
The today forecast warns of fair to mild conditions tomorrow with lower temperatures. A weather center tracked between Topeka and Wichita, likely missing the area. Temperatures reached 61 degrees this afternoon at 2:30.
Fathor Morrison of Worthington Ind writes that Electric Bitters is a valuable prescription for dyspepsia and sick headaches and a general tonic. Annie Biehle of Chicago credits six bottles with restoring health, digestion and energy. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar at J K Jones drug store. Also ad for Primwest & Rose Minstrels Thursday night at 7 and 9.
United States Solicitor General Conrad asks the Supreme Court to advance the Joint Traffic Association case arguing it involves major anti trust and interstate commerce issues. Defendants and counsel for the association concur, while the court said the motion would be taken under advisement as of April in Washington.
A fierce March snowstorm halts business in Laramie Wyoming and stretches from Medicine Bow to Pine Bluff, burying homes under deep drifts and collapsing several buildings. The Union Pacific suspends freight and struggles to keep passenger service moving as crews work plows to reopen lines.
Snowbound Nebraska sees trains helpless across the state with traffic halted on three Omaha railroads the Burlington Pacific and Rock Island. The Union Pacific system reports storm effects from Wyoming to Kansas while only the Omaha to Sully segment remains movable. Great piles of snow blanket western Nebraska as distant stations report heavy snow.
Chicago officials deny reports that General Passenger Agent Black’s headquarters will move from Topeka to Chicago. Western railroad executives discuss maintaining the Western Association at its current base, with Topeka cited as the stable headquarters. Also notes include patent counts, and medicine endorsements amid a transit schedule for California-bound trains via Santa Fe.
Dispatches from Constantinople report confidential talks among ambassadors for a negotiated withdrawal of Turkish troops from Crete. At Suda Bay fighting continued as insurgents and Greek forces clashed with Turkish positions and warships bombarded coastal fortifications.
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