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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1895
Page
8
Local notes from the north bank of the river include social visits, club meetings and a range of small town happenings. Descriptions cover residents like John Bi ers of Leavenworth visiting clits, Mra J C Madoulet’s trip to Raton New Mexico, and Miss Addie Drear visiting Atchison.
Judge Huron reports a mild varicolloid case among LC Stine’s daughter at the Franklin County Odd Fellows Orphans’ Home. All children vaccinated, in good health, precautions in place. Topeka hosts free Viavi lectures starting Thursday at 8 pm at the Bijou Opera House with Mrs. S C Boom leading.
The board approves rebuilding Sumner School at Fourth and Western Avenue using remains of the fire-damaged walls. Architect T H Lescher estimates nearly 2509 dollars for plans. Superintendent Davidson and Clerk Parosworth are re-elected. treasurer reports 24992.89 dollars in funds and bids totaling 5200 dollars paid. The group approves blue grain for the high school grounds and outlines graduation speaker selection. A microscope is bought and funds allocated to renovate a geometry room for Miss Graham. The high school may host a summer normal institute. classes will close April 18 for teachers to attend the Northeastern Kansas Teachers association.
The Shawnee county circuit court will end tomorrow and the legislature will abolish it in the Official State Paper. Judge J K Johnson resigned effective yesterday leaving the court without a presiding judge for a day. The salary for the term remains $2500 a year, with talk that Governor Morrill could appoint someone to draw it though likely not. Lawyers debate whether a judge can be legislated out of office, while Topeka lawyers feel abolition gains little as the state bears the cost of court presence. The piece notes potential savings and questions two-judge arrangements, along with a separate report on Warden Dick Chase pressuring penitentiary minor officials to pay for a legislative investigation.
A large German American gathering in New York honors Bismarck with an all German program. An immense orchestra played national and student songs while the Terrace Garden hosts the ceremony and clubs Arion and Liederkraus were quiet.
George W Smalley, longtime The Tribune London correspondent, is named The Times New York correspondent. The 62 year old Franklin Massachusetts native Yale graduate and abolitionist reporter built a 25 year London career, known for accuracy at Antietam and liberal views, now joining The Times with permanent residence in America. The former editor and war reporter’s appointment follows a storied press career and extensive knowledge of British affairs.
The article notes Arthur Wellesley Peel, speaker of the House of Commons for 11 years, likely to resign and be elevated to the peerage. It describes his election process, the unanimous acclamation, the ceremonial court dress, and the speaker's nonpartisan role unless a casting vote is needed.
The vice president's daughter Miss Julia Scott Stevenson engaged to Martin D. Hardin of Kentucky, a Danville seminary student and professor of elocution. Hardin, son of Watt P. Hardin, gained fame at a Columbia intercollegiate oratorical contest and is known for his pulpit appearances and eloquence.
New York reports 6,000 ounces of silver sold as speculation fuels a bid for a bi metallic standard. Stakeholders including Starr Colgate of Neeslage Colgate & Co. cite Germany England and China Japan peace talks as drivers. A New National Party committee in Pittsburgh outlines representation and funding for a June convention and the March 1906 personal convention.
A telegram from Chinese sources reports bad weather sickness among Japanese troops and flooded rivers delaying the war. The note says the war may lag while Japan presses for Manchuria cession and a large indemnity, clouding prospects for a quick peace.
In Liscoux England on April 2 Mr and Mrs Gladstone visited their son in law Rev Edward C Wickham and traveled to Hawarden in an open carriage. Mrs Gladstone received a bouquet and an address praising her devotion to her husband. Gladstone credited his wife and thanked her supporters but said he did not wish to intrude on her remarks. He praised women taking to public speech and suggested they could beat men if they persevere. Also reported is the death of cotton magnate Wm Steenstrand, once famed for exploiting the cotton trade in 1800 and builder of a $5,000,000 fortune.
In April in Astoxrows, Pennsylvania, coke workers received news that company house rents rose from 30 to 4 percent as talks of a regional general strike spread. Workers say the 14 cent wage rise, effective yesterday, was a sham to avert a strike and a convention will be held tomorrow to decide the matter.
William Horch of Ispraxarorts Missouri, informed from Webb City that the body of his son Harry Horch, 25, killed in a May 1802 lead mine cave in near Webb City, has been found 15 feet below surface and 250 feet from the initial location. Clothing recovered includes a damaged accident check for several thousand dollars, a $50 note, and a gold watch, all preserved and to be sent to the father.
Georgia Southern and Florida railway brought $3,000,000 at receivers' sale bid by Skipworth Miller for bondholders. Bonded debt was $3,420,000. Trustees’ attorney Hoke Smith attended. bondholders may sell to Seaboard Airline. Green Bay Wisconsin votes to consolidate unions. Frost in Kansas harms wheat. 40 percent winter killed.
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