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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
2
A bitter editorial targets Wanamaker and his allies over the election of a state treasurer. The letter accuses the National Republican organization of pressuring for reform, cites corruption fears, and argues the treasurer would influence mining and school funds, casting doubt on the administration in Harrisburg.
The World prints Washington dispatch detailing Senator Chandler's plan to seize Carnegie Steel Trust armor plants for the government. It alleges the armor trust overcharges, suppresses bids, and seeks to manipulate prices up to 400 dollars a ton, with Secretary Long pressed to act and Congress weighing government plant options.
President Mexay of the THitois trustees said Spalding the treasurer and ex Globe Savings bank head admitted to James Armstrong that he hypothecated the university endowment funds entrusted to him as treasurer. Spalding offered no explanation but promised a full statement. California Express transit notes included.
Amberet Webber, a Metropolitan Opera musician, and Mrs. Jack Gardner visited the Boston Zoo. Webber reached through bars to pat a leopard, which struck his shoulder with claws. Mrs. Gardner restrained him, and the leopard clipped his coat sleeve, causing a minor flesh wound. They later walked in fur capes as onlookers watched.
In Wellaboro on April 15 Jesse Stephen B Wilson a former state senator judge and congressman died at home. He had earlier built a quirky vault resembling a log cabin in the village cemetery with Grecian gray stone and a marble bust at the head. A marker lists his name and birth date with a blank for his death date and the inscription reads Waiting for further lorders.
The T Uself Child Study society plans its third annual congress in Chicara starting April 23 at Plymouth church and running to May 1 with a preconference at the Chicago normal school. Speakers include Dr. Stanley Hall of Clark University and other prominent child study workers from across the country.
Washington April 15 Dr Newton L Bates a medical director in the United States navy will be stationed in Washington during President McKinley s term and act as the president s family physician Dr Robert O Kearney of the army who was President Cleveland s physician has been ordered to report for duty outside Washington and is now in Europe on a leave of absence. Yesterday was Dr Bates first opportunity to serve the president in an official capacity and he accompanied him on the trip down the Potomac. When President McKinley was in Congress Dr Bates was stationed in Washington and was the medical attendant of Mrs McKinley.
Johnson Brown of Iowa mounts a bicycle with a breech loader shotgun on the handlebar. The improvised gun may swivel for targeting, drawing concern over safety as residents note potential hazards to riders and bystanders.
New York reports a massive fund drive backing the Republicans and a McKinley victory. Subscriptions range 1 to 2 million dollars with merchants and leading capitalists signing pledges to contribute annually for four years. Names cited include Morgan Rockefeller Sage Trask Carnegie Cleys Galloway Wanamaker Magee and others.
Schrader, dubbed the divine healer, was expelled from Providence by the Rhode Island State Board of Health. Crowds surrounded his boarding house as townsfolk sought cures, amid lawful licensing concerns. He reportedly left for Worcester, where he had set up briefly on Pleasant Street, offering unlicensed blessings.
Charles A Towne former Minnesota congressman and silver Republican leader spoke to the New York Young Democracy at No 144 West Forty second Street urging continued silver advocacy. He attacked gold standard voters saying they did not know what they supported and would not repeat it. He argued silver counties would benefit and called for more money and money from banks to circulate in the economy.
A misspelled ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, non opium remedy for piles. It cites Mr Henry Thomas of Columbus Ohio who says four boxes cured his four year struggle, with pills recommended to accompany the cure. The notice promises mailed free checks and asserts physicians back the treatment.
A band of incendiaries sparked seven fires from 9 pm to 1 am in Kansas City business districts. The Scarritt block on Walnut Street was destroyed, spreading to Campbell Crockery and other properties. Two fires caused heavy damage. losses top $10000 with most structures saved. The Times and World offices faced danger as flames raged, with widespread disruption to the press and nearby buildings. Authorities suspected arson, citing multiple sites and use of coal oil.
Kansas City April 15. The Achma Nelson building at Missouri avenue and Main street changes hands from Charles S. Dole and wife to Andrew W. Mellon of Pittsburgh. The $500,000 sale includes $200,000 cash with the rest in property. Ex Senator Alex Cadwell of Leavenworth is associated with Mellon in ownership. title remains partly pledged by trusts. The new owners plan a remodel to create one of the citys finest equipped offices. California Limited departs Topeka Thursdays and Sundays at 11:33 am, 54 hours to California with through vestibuled Pullman sleepers and dining car.
Brunswick Ga April 13 Captain H M W Reed Georgia righthand man in the late campaign becomes a gold mining advocate. Reed, once president of Brunswick National Bank and Watson ally, toured Mexico and reports gold ore worth exploiting. He plans to return to Mexico to develop the business and will visit Tom Watson next week.
Beevitte Texas is not a major bee center yet its county ships many orders. JF Atchiey Ber company, two miles away, received a large order this week from Beaumont California for a tag load of bees. For years Bee County beekeepers have sold queen bees nationwide, now California sent fall colonies too. The Beaumont bees will be shipped express and fill an entire car.
Treasury officials tracked a crowd of about 700 Chinese laborers slated to pass Portal North Dakota on the Canadian line en route to the Tennessee Centennial exposition in Nashville. Reports were sent to Pembina and San Francisco collectors to telegraph full arrival details and to withhold entry if necessary. Port Townsend also notified as other groups are anticipated.
A list of local incidents from April reports describes Perrin Gower a wealthy farmer and former Confederate soldier who killed himself after political shifts. The piece notes his Populist alignment and voting, plus a brief sketch of his strained temperament and civic role. It also covers two juveniles Jas Muilliken and Roxie Wiley awaiting sentencing after a store burglary in Sumner County and a later capture for stealing a farmer’s horse. Judge Williams granted suspension pending reform, but Judge Foster may send the youths to the state reformatory.
New York city docks department adopts a resolution directing the engineer in chief to prepare plans for waterfront improvement. Gen O Beirn says at least seven new piers will be built at about ten million dollars, to be the finest ever seen in the city.
Allan Arthur son of ex President Chester A Arthur seeks ministerial post to the Netherlands. Petition signed by many New York state Republicans who favor his candidacy. He has resided in England and France most of the time since his father's death and returned to America after McKinley’s election.
Mexico City April 1 The Mexican training ship Zaragoza will represent Mexico at naval ceremonies for the Grant Monument dedication after a recent voyage to Toulon it has received orders from the government to sail at once for New York.
A $300,000 failure strikes Lone Mead Iron and Corshco Hocken Tube of Conenohocken, placed in receivership. Estimated debts around $200,000, with assets not exceeding $150,000. Also notes Russia seeking armor plate from Carnegie and Bethlehem for two battleships after positive test results.
A mixed fragment extols a remedy for women claiming it fortifies wifehood and motherhood by easing inflammation and ulcers, soothing nerves, and promoting healthy children. It asserts widespread use by medicine dealers and warns against dishonest sellers.
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