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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1897
Page
3
A leading witness is reduced from captain to private amid governor Smith’s displeasure. The Butler bribery investigation unfolds with testimony highlighting senior officers and a long inquiry sequence. The report notes a Santa Fe No. 5 passenger’s suicide attempt and ensuing hospital care, along with court actions and officials’ responses.
A funeral for Alice Mason drew many hundreds to Lawrences yesterday. The service featured a large choir and procession as mourners gathered to pay respects. Local officials and family members attended, with reflections on the deceased and her community ties.
A local report quotes Tim M'Oarthy denying he has left the Republican Party amid county political tensions. The state wire dispatch, routed through Washington, appeared in the paper, attributing the mayoral election dispute to a political rival and noting his position on party affiliation.
TIM McCARTHY denounces partisan attacks in a terse message about his Citizens ticket stance and non party mayoral conduct. He rails against partisan rumors and asserts he will act with independent scrutiny despite opposition from party factions.
Indignation sweeps Kanees University social circles after Friday night incident near South Tennessee street. Clark of Sigma Chi and Mina Gillman figure in a mutual crush that turned rowdy when several men hurled dead soldiers bottles at a fraternity flare night. Neighbors awakened early as Whot Whoopla of Sigma Chi rang out and Clark’s reputation suffered. Authorities reportedly may investigate the affair.
Bejott lane Friday night a thick flying line caused a dark storm. Falling debris and shots shattered the air as marksmen opened fire from a building. Citizens reported dead fetes tumbling from the sky and a wide impact across the city amid an eerie early morning aftermath.
In Leavenworth the police board held a Saturday session and made seven appointments. Thomas P Brady becomes detective and John Shea guards at the jail replacing Joan Fenton. Louis Gray Gen Samwell and George Kohn John Nicholson and A Hofaten are named patrolmen. Five appointees are Democrats two Republicans and one on fuel in Poptaliss. William Jahop discharged from fees will stay on duty for two more days. Bishop is a Democrat.
A four year old girl from Fort Scott fell into a twenty foot well while playing near a doorway. She lifted the door, slipped and tumbled into the well. Neighbors and a local man named Magee assisted in the rescue, and she escaped unharmed.
Fortnightly Club members from Arkansan City gathered in Winfield on Friday for a dinner at St James and a visit to Mrs Stafford’s ruins. An engaging program was presented with light refreshments. Santa Fe stock news notes extras on duty in Wellington with crews recalled from Kansas City.
From Kansas towns a chaotic update reports carrier pigeons sent by J L Rice from Mayfeid returning to Wellington by 10 am. The train arrived earlier, and the pigeons were released with only ten minutes for the return flight, covering over elt miles. A separate item from El Dorado notes damage to a lodge and funds sent to Chandler, with confiscated property and family losses. In Leavenworth Julius Neubauer, Republican constable candidate, plans to contest votes he alleges were discarded by judges. Garnett reports National Guard officers meeting to fill a vacancy left by Colonel McCrumb, with Lt. Colonel Metonit of Lawrence nominated for the post.
General rank changes include Cap Chas Anders ne B Paola elected lieutenant colonel. In Great Bend Kaen plans Cheyenne bottoms ditch work starting Thursday with 100 horses and six cars. Eavenwoth sees Soldiers Home land flooded. river at the bridge rising slowly but structures remain safe. Wichita reports a marriage in the state with Wilker Foster and Mary Kinkley as spouses. a clergywoman is a major in the American army. Lindsborg notes old debt settlement with the mayor after prior confinement and feeding. Pittsburg brick works near completion with a 107 foot stack in place. production to exceed 70,000 bricks daily.
President Charles W Spalding of the defunct Globe Savings Bank arrived in Chicago from Grand Calumet Ind and posted a $100 appearance bond with Justice of the Peace William Wf Mall for trial on a charge of receiving money while knowing the bank insolvent The university bonds cited by Spalding’s son were not part of the bank assets and will not be treated as creditors’ proceeds, officials said
Ambitious move pushes George Findley for Kansas representation with allies in Oklahoma pressuring for divorcements to aid the bid. Appointment targets a district spanning Kansas and Oklahoma. Senator Bauer’s stance remains unclear as endorsements from Weebinyrar surface amid uncertainty about the selection process.
The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin died Saturday night after jumping from a bridge during a high fever delirium. He was found injured and died within half an hour. Also included is a local anecdote about a woman named A. Inveen from Alton Illinois praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm after a successful treatment for rheumatism.
Chicago April 12 James Charlton general passenger agent of the Alton road submits to the legislature a statement arguing that reduced fares accompany higher costs and increased taxation. He cites fare declines from Council Bluffs to San Francisco Omaha to Chicago and other routes, and notes taxes rising from 147000 in 1880 to 316000 in 1898, while passenger accommodations increased and service costs grew.
A test of coal found at Jiquilipan in the Central Railway yards, Mexico City, yielded satisfactory results. If confirmed, the deposits could trigger a manufacturing revolution in Mexico with near inexhaustible supply and a Central branch to the mines within about 20 miles of Negrete, a level route with minimal engineering needed.
Special Agents Montgomery and Law returned from a trip to confirm stolen Sante Pethes cases at Bist. They identified the suspects and will prosecute. Complaints against 12 or 14 Bliss-area farmers will be filed in Perry courts for arrest.
An early 20th century ad claims relief from bladder and kidney pain within six hours with a remedy called New Great South American Kidney Cure. It touts rapid urinary relief for men and women, claims to aid water retention, and lists Geo. W. Stansfield and Ave. and Sim Drug as vendors in Topeka Kansas. Also mentions James L Francie and Rev John Berkus endorsing various remedies, plus Dewy Little Early Pills and Beacham’s Pills for stomach and liver issues.
April 12 reports unveil a remarkable cave near the Castalia source, extending beneath the stone and possibly linking to Perris cave at Put in Bay and Flat Rock cave, hinting at a system larger than Mammoth cave. slate geologist to inspect and guide enlargement. The tale contrasts with Chicago steel news and a Santa Fe one way trip offer to St. Louis.
Chicago April 12 market notes show wheat driven up by short covering and St Louis buying while corn and oats rise on damp weather and crop fears. Provisions and hogs edge higher as government reports are seen as neutral to bullish. Liverpool and Kansas City show mixed futures with tonnage at ports and domestic receipts varying, signaling cautious optimism across grain and livestock markets.
The State Journal reports 11,917 circulation with growth from 800 to over 11,000 during management of over eight years. It highlights full day AP wire, 4 Linotypes, and a fast Web Perfecting Press, claiming the largest daily circulation in Kansas. A 1896 brick building on Kansas Ave and Hightest is noted for its modern features and prominent display windows.
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