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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
3
A scrambled April New York item reports Dr Depew answering a question about Perkins and a sleeping car scene. The exchange involved Eli Barked, Williams M Evarts and others, with Depew saying a portion was suppressed. The inconsistent chatter hints at a broader broadcast dispute and political teasing.
April 16 7 Peilevilly reports on railroad and bridge work, reservoir construction, and machinery at various sites including Belleville Rock Island and Movi. Mention of engineers, pay rolls, and plans for bridges and culverts across Kansas and Colorado, with notes on personnel transitions and local visits.
Wichita dispatch reports county commissioners plot a suit to recover damages as Oklahoma City and Guthrie are accused of hindering charity efforts. The dispute centers on taxes and travel costs tied to transporting individuals, with county officials accusing state authorities of interference and incurring expense. Ottawa notes a separate raid on a lunch counter uncovering loose floor planks and hidden whiskey.
Forest Park commissioners push ahead with improvements for a June event. Crews under Mian & Duran began work in the dining hall area, clearing shrubs and planting evergreens and shrubs to enhance the park.
The Athison Changion saxst Leman Watkins, a resident of Twavenworth county, has enjoyed an unprecedented streak of good luck over the last thirty days. His family cattle have twins and triplets, a mare bore twins, a ewe lamb produced triplets, and a hen hatched a three chick clutch. His wife restrained him from betting on a table game, while he boasts as proudly as the inventor of the airship.
Jury acquits a Hutchinson man charged with murder after a court session filled with unclear testimony. The accused, a young man described as of gentle disposition, attended a local dance before the incident that led to the charges. The case centered on the fatal shooting near a small community several miles from Hutchinson.
An Abilene man 101 years old escaped the local poor house, covering one mile in five hours. He reportedly left after being locked in a room, walked to Bricker’s place, and was found lodging near the burn. The tale follows a restless day as authorities tracked the elder resident.
At Newton this week the Walton Presbytery closed a meeting of the United Presbyterian Church. Mrs Fane L Peake was elected secretary of the missionary society for the ensuing year. The Presbytery committee will arrange for evangelist Mrs Peake to begin reunionalist services in Newton in late May.
Reports from Parsons note discovery of a decomposed infant body by two fishermen near Gullies? railroad bridges south of the creek. The gender could not be determined due to decomposition. authorities unsure if white or black. Local coverage includes political updates on ex Governor Lewelling and reception plans for Titus, plus municipal notes on road, school, and city officials across several towns.
Winfield wheelmen met at a tavern to organize a cycling club. A constitution was adopted and officers elected, including Wallace Olds, with aims to establish a park and a summer meet in Winfield.
An examination will be held at Cherroosie on May 11 for candidates aged between 15 and 22, and taller than five feet. The piece also reports a dispute between Union Pacific and Santa Fe railroads over fast passenger service estimates, noting a 185 minute run from Cheyenne Wells to Bills and other recent timings.
Brayton Ives president of the Western Netonal Hawk paid a $59 fine in Trial Term Part 4 of the supreme court. He was asked to be excused for the remainder of the term but refused. Justice Sedgwick ordered him to pay the fine. Ives handed the clerk $59 before leaving the bench. In Kansas City, legislative notes mention a park track lease and summer running plans. Barstow reports the state house passed a bill increasing penalties for second offenses of perjury with imprisonment or fines.
Donor Mrs W. R. Vanderbilt pledges a quarter million for St Bartholomew’s Parish House on Barty Street New York. The project supports church activities and a community center with educational and industrial ventures. Completion and final costs include ongoing gifts and future parish funding.
The famous ropewalker Blondin died in poverty in London. His estate was valued at about $7,500 with real estate tied up in court. The obituary notes his hazards and the contrast between public fame and private hardship, mentioning his early life and the enduring memory of his daring rope walks.
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