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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1897
Page
6
The text outlines a feud over a proposed newspaper merger and party politics. Senator Marion Butler opposes it, sending editorials to papers including the Advocate and Washington Journal. Discussion questions who would push or block the merger and which party figures back the plan.
A 19 year old man, William F. Maxey, detained in Manville after a weeks pursuit, was captured by Sheriff D. J. Landis on a warrant for larceny. The incident involved a robbery at Clay Center with $200 in cash and a revolver. Maxey, described as neatly dressed and with a restless air, was restrained and brought to the White House to face President McKinley. Landis claimed jurisdiction in Kaneas, and Maxey offered to aid in the case.
Mary HL Word of Chictiey has completed a series of lectures in Katteak City and has tendered her services to Ketase City. The charity in the West bottoms, Hull House, will host a lecture to benefit local birdmen.
A fragmentary note mentions Mrs Ford linked with the Higtt house and Noonlay feet for Girls and Epworth League Swittment in Chicago. It references a forthcoming work titled Social Etites of ich and Poor and designates it as a subject of interest.
The president will ask Congress for a 20 million appropriation to aid families of Italians killed. Reports note gas emissions led to the deaths, with various officials arguing over the nationality and rights of the deceased and the government’s responsibility.
A Philadelphia and the allroad train crew stopped after sighting a man’s body on a burning pile near the railroad in Kane Pennsylvania. Four men reportedly dragged him to safety but Reuters? says two survivors hurled him onto the fire. The injured man refused to name his attackers or the motives.
In New Jersey elections held after a supreme court decision, municipal votes were largely moved to Democrats with light turnout. Paterson Newark Orange Elizabeth Jersey City and several towns report Democratic gains and major candidates elected. Republicans won some mayoral posts and alderman seats in Camden and other cities.
New York April 14 The work of sealing the steel casket in General Grant's temporary tomb was finished and preparations for removing the body to the new tomb continued The sarcophagus is sealed and the coffin case will be lowered into the hollowed chamber by a crane The event was slowed by rain Coronel John Hay sailed for England today on the American Line steamship and was accompanied by his wife and eldest daughter Ex Representative Perry Belmont was among the passengers heading abroad for several months
In Topeka society circles readers learn of social gatherings from Nellie McClintock hosting the whist club to Nellie Everts Thimble party. Several residents travel, visit relatives, or plan weddings with Mary Byron Roberts announcing a May ceremony and others inviting guests to home celebrations in Kansas and beyond.
Washington April 1 an address from Populist leaders argues that Bryan’s election would have shifted national policy. It claims reforms in money and trade would have spurred decisive legislative action and strengthened the Populist cause while urging reform papers to unite behind the party’s platform. It notes party unity could gain first place in politics if the gold standard and associated interests were challenged.
Mrs Axis Q. Moore of Clinton N. Y. sues Dr Atbro Merrill and Joseph Searle of Hamilton College for damages after her six toed cat was killed. The defense mocks the claim with verse and quips as the case promised to be tried before Judge Wilk and a jury amid ongoing legal humor.
Albert Beau Patno reports from the Stock Exchange era carnivals where talk turns to futures in wheat and a fancy pork brand. He recalls a visit to the pit, odd vendors, a mispriced peanut, and the odd comedy of a city crowd chasing a dream of rare bread and pork from a "future" wheat and "fancy" pork.
A humorous anecdote recalls a bashful narrator invited to the Blakes' gathering. He struggles to perform for a promised audience, singing despite embarrassment while a pale young woman from the city and a bemused host observe. The tale ends with a fainting wife and a comic misread of musical cues. In Washington, April 4, T W Powderly may replace Herman Stump as immigration commissioner.
Chicago reports show unexpected firmness at the open as Liverpool wheat prices moved against early cables and private reports. Traders cite weather in the west and southern regions, with mixed signals and signs of manipulation concerns affecting sentiment.
Grain and livestock markets show mixed receipts and price shifts with May wheat closing lower while corn and oats fluctuated. Reports from Topeka, Chicago, and Kansas City indicate weak provisions and lighter yard prices, with notable activity in wheat futures and paralleled commentary on market sentiment and overseas quotes.
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