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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1900
Page
5
William Bergen, agent for a Kansas City liquor firm, was arrested while soliciting orders and jailed. A U S court suit seeks his release under the Interstate Commerce Act and prohibitory law challenges. The case involves habeas corpus relief and details surrounding the arrest and charges, with testimony from investigators and legal filings outlining the broader prohibition enforcement context.
A garbled correspondent’s diatribe on General Buller, lampooning his conduct and strategies. The piece, filled with misspellings and odd phrasing, satirizes failures at court and in command with biting humor and sharp asides about leadership and timing.
The U S supreme court ruled that federal courts cannot interfere with state courts in a dispute involving John J Ruake a Kentucky tobacco tax collector who refused to show his records to support a state tax prosecution. The court granted habeas corpus but warned federal authority cannot overstep while a state proceeding is pending.
Washington April 2 opening of the session saw Mr Wilson Hinho present a resolution of inquiry to the Interior Secretary. It sought details on crews in border railroad reserves and funds for extension of reserves including acres located by reserve scrip. A bill to extend the act of January 5 affecting Mexican soldiers was noted, with a recess set at 1 o'clock.
An Assyrian peddler Abraham Acukra claimed two day unconsciousness after a blow to the head. Police allege Wah-wah-such and others were injured on the Pottawatomie reservation. Four men, John Wal-wah-wich John Skisane John Shobno and M Ka-Gish-Mah, were jailed in Topeka and await U S Commissioner Clark. Grand jury will decide on charges during the week long session.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Sulzer criticizing a majority on the Coeur d Alene inquiry for snap judgment. A newspaper clipping alleged ring leaders and about 400 indicted miners were mentioned as testimony outlined decades of tension. Witnesses described miner trouble and pre eruption conditions linked to the Banker Heights mill.
Webb McNall, in Topeka, says he would accept a fusion nomination for Kansas superintendent of insurance. He plans to attend a Phillipsburg event tomorrow and urges Populists to renominate John Breidenthal for governor, with indications favoring Becweatnay’s nomination.
Preliminary hearing in a Kansas City embezzlement case continues as broker W L Chamberlain faces charges from J B Furry for misappropriating 11 04 25 from stock transactions. Testimony reveals disputed purchases and threats of public exposure if actions are pressed. The case may not be continued this afternoon.
On April 9, St Thomas and St Croix celebrated the Danish king’s birthday with loyal displays and protests against the sale of the Danish West Indies. Processions and costumes reflected national pride as inhabitants sent telegrams to the colonial council urging continued Danish rule and expressing strong opposition to a sale.
The Grand Army of the Republic committee led by Commander-in-chief A. D. Shaw and Gen. Daniel Sickles has submitted a bill to create a pension appeals court. Legal authorities endorse it, citing disinterested, prompt adjudication of claims. The plan would appoint a new court of esteemed jurists, not the current pension board, to codify processes and advise Congress if needed. Shaw recently toured 18 southern states, noting reduced sectionalism.
The anti cigarette ordinance of the city was upheld as constitutional. Justice Peckham wrote the opinion finding the ordinance valid despite challenges. The brief report notes the ruling in favor of the city’s restrictions on tobacco sales.
Social and personal items detail club meetings at Mrs McCoy’s studio and First Methodist. Delights include afternoon gatherings, musical events, dances, and visits by local residents to Topeka, Lawrence, and nearby cities. Many notes mention petty travels, hosting duties, and upcoming card parties and lectures.
General Randall of the U S Army, commander of the Alaska department, filed for Skaguay last night to choose a site for an army post. He will inspect troops at Wrangel and Skaguay and return to Seattle in ten days. He expresses belief that further details will follow.
An El Reno coal merchant predicts the opening of Kiowa and Comanche country will unlock access to a vast coal field as anthracite of severient quality is found in the Wichita Mountains near Wichita. A report from Perth Australia notes bubonic plagues claims with a death on August 6 2.
Warren M. Grosby & Co dry goods at 613-615 Kansas Ave advertise Easter dress fabrics and accessories. The listing includes Black Silks, Lace Stripe, Hemstitch and Lace Stripes, Foulard Silks, All-Overs, Textiles and finishes with prices such as 75c yd, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50 and 1.75 per yard.
Easter glove selections from Trefousse Queen Louise and Doris offered in best shades. Prices range from 1.50 to 1.80 per pair with specials on Dorotity and Dor dotity line. Easter novelties include delicate colors and embroidery. Foster’s William and Fowler posters also advertised at 70 to 90 cents.
A jumble of notes reports small town happenings. The Elks prepare new quarters, church music and concerts loom, weather is unsettled, and city work advances. Assessors finalize property rolls as plans for community events and improvements unfold around Topeka and nearby areas.
Walter Walker, noted clever comedian, appears tonight at the Crawford in a short program. A curtain raiser by Jerome J. Jerome named Tartare will be seen beforehand. Mildred St. Pierre, Mr. Walker's wife, delivers a pleasing role in Jerome's piece. Next season he will be seen again.
The April term of the United States district court convenes this afternoon with the grand jury to be sworn in and Judge Hook presiding. Defendants include Heck Fobinuot, one of three Leavenworth Black defendants indicted for an assault on the Fort Leavenworth reservation. The case involves federal charges punishable by death or imprisonment. each defendant faces a separate trial and state statutes may apply separately.
Washington April house committee on territories disapproved New Mexico moves to create McKinley county citing insufficient population and business to justify five miles in area. Mention of Northwest region transport routes and railroad travel, with ad notes for Burlington Route and merchants in Topeka. Public notices list careers and local ads.
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