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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1897
Page
3
Fragmented report recounts vigilante killing of the Bender family in a frontier raid aftermath. Eyewitnesses describe a mob's capture, interrogation, and execution style actions as they avenge Dr. Yorke’s murder amid chaotic frontier justice.
An eyewitness narrative recalls a mob lynching aftermath along the Verdigris River. Cowboys, a man named Coyote Filly, and a group of 14 suspects are described in violent detail, ending with the execution by rope and burial in a riverbank grave. The account names towns, riders, and local figures, painting a chaotic scene of frontier justice and vigilante action.
Holton announces the annual race meeting following the St. Joe event. Dates run June 30 to July 2 with substantial purses, including 600 dollars per event from a 2500 dollar deposit. The program lists trotting and pacing races on Wednesday and Thursday July 1 and 2, with multiple classes and stakes.
Carl Vrooman forms a National Bureau of Volunteer Speakers in Parsons with W H Ward as secretary and treasurer. The plan targets Kansas, soliciting silver supporters and voluntary donations to fund speakers sent under the bureau name.
Edward Newton near Mulvane prepares a self funded monument for himself and his wife in Littleton cemetery. The eccentric longtime resident known for his oddities displays wealth with a unique memorial plan and warns against interference with its erection.
The Seventh district Republican formal association meeting was held at Hutchinson yesterday. There was no formal programme. Elected for the committee were: President F. J. Davis of the Larned Chronoscope, and D. A. Mills of Garden City imprint.
A group of editors including A. E. Duval Sterling Bulle- Un Pressizer JE Junkin and HP Murdock departed after dark to visit the burgeoning oil region near Neodesha. Other papers cited include Wichita Eagle Hutchinson News Lyons Republican and Nickerson Argosy.
Odd Fellows of Brown and Nemaha celebrate Anniversary Day with a second Nemaha County meeting. Grand Master W. M. Glenn of Tribune attends and gives a short address. Sabetha cornet band provides music. Supper and banquet 6 to 8 p.m. Toasts by Prof. I B. Morgan and others, with a literary program by Rebeccas at the G A R hall. Harry Felton of ex-Lieutenant Governor Felt is initiated.
Newton city council held an informal session to consider awarding the Seckner Contracting Lemans of Chicago a contract for the waterworks project. Proposals would cover construction per Hinckley plans with bonds paid in full, and the contract is expected to be signed within two weeks.
Washington lodge No 9 and Grace Rebekah lodge No 38 marked the seventh anniversary of fellowship with an imposing parade led by a cornet band. J B Rockefeller served as marshal as visitors from Barnes Hollenberg Hanover Palmer and Clifton attended a supper for about 300 guests and a program in the opera house featuring welcomes and two major addresses on Odd fellowship.
Lyndon Dr J J Sweeney and A A Mustho tire sparked electricity plans for Hahiti with likely occupancy. Hutchinson Joe Hooker hosts a reception for Judge Botkin after his election as department commander. Hanover Peeper & Son build two touring mills, one water powered with 125 barrel daily capacity. Abilene creamery adds cheese plant. cheese making in about two weeks. Tele Springs plans to convert creameries to cheese production. Niobrara W P Down reviews refinery progress. plant due soon to produce about two thousand barrels weekly of refined products. Ola population 1 800 in March. by March 1 1997 was 2145. current estimate not less than 2 400. Clay Center runaway injures editor Dr Valentine and council member Samuel Longworthy. both unconscious, expected to recover.
An array of notes from San Frances and Washington firm up an annual California production report on gold and silver trends. The piece cites a fall in silver, a rise in gold, and a cautious tone on output, alongside a mix of unrelated items including patent tallies and a personal obituary note about Richard Hoe Lewrenes’s grandson.
Hanover April 21 The Grand Island people plan to build here a 16 stall round house a larger passenger depot and repair shops at a total cost about 335 000 The city to donate five acres of ground to support the project A Oswald to provide land valued at 200 per acre The work on the improvements will commence at once.
Native St. Louis, April 3. Arthur, chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, said his visit here is routine and he has no interest in Debs plan for colonization. He noted a slight rise in industrial activity but cautioned prosperity is not arriving quickly.
Denver April 28 Henry Calbran ex president of Midland Terminal Railway arrived in Denver from Corea. He and W H Wiles sought concessions from the Corea king but found mining restrictions harsh. They pivoted to railroading and secured 27 miles of line 56 pound steel rails four and a half feet gauge to connect Guest with Seta. Brown succeeds Calbran as Midland Terminal president.
Baratosw April 25 Representatives of Chicago railroad interests are canvassing this territory to recruit American firemen brakemen conductors and engineers for Chinese empire railways. wages offered are 5 to 11 dollars per day with five year contracts and half pay during the period. Transportation both ways is guaranteed. Also notes engineer Edward Davis has logged over 1 200 000 miles in 20 years between Kansas City Fort Scott and Fort Scott Memphis system.
A garbled notice from a Georgia loan company outlines a collapse amid a facade of lending, with references to 2 percent rates and several failed financial entities. The piece mentions connections to savings banks and bond firms and hints at investigations or closures affecting families and investors.
Assistant State Treasurer A P Williams refuses to countersign a $10000 warrant for Graham county bonds to First National Bank Topeka and calls for caution with western county securities Superintendent Stryker urged signing but Williams defers to Treasurer Heflebower. Dispute centers on commissions and agents McGinley Speer and Kelly claim shares while bond sale faces delays.
New Orleans reports the river rising overnight at Pike's Peak levee with over 500 workers engaged. Planters fund the labor and a convict camp will join soon to build a lumber revetment three feet above the crown and back a soil-filled barrier, strengthening the levee against flood.
A conference between Newton city officials,商业 club representatives, and Santa Fe General Manager outlines an agreement to move terminal facilities from Nickerson to Newton. The city will convey small land parcels and compensate Nickerson property owners. about 50 families and several single men will relocate. The value of moved property is about 20 000 dollars, and Newton sells its bonds to a Chicago contractor to complete the waterworks system.
Hutchinson Bank, a private state institution, is placed under control by bank examiner Breidenthal after the Valley State reorganization failed to regain prestige. Metropolis National Bank of Kansas City holds the principal claim, and creditors weigh reopening or closing the bank. Also reported are the death of John McComb, funeral plans, and several small local incidents including a fire loss at Hartware Co and a sale of Chamberlain's Pain Balm with local testimonial.
A St. Louis Republic reminiscence recounts James G Blaine recognizing Judge McFarland after decades. The tale, told by T W Mosely, recalls Blaine's remarkable memory in Washington during McFarland's 1st Capitol visit, ending with Blaine shouting to his old friend Noah Stockard.
General Turner moves to appeal the Dawes commission ruling denying Creek citizenship claims. He argues the commission violated territorial law and exceeded authority by rejecting claims without evidence, prompting moves to reshuffle judiciary and affecting thousands of similar cases nationwide.
Chief of Police Steele received a telegram from Leavenworth’s authorities asking for the arrest of Sam Davis, not connected with Ringlings, suspected of forewarning towns about the circus and running cons on merchants. Davis, accused of swindling butcher John Volz of $7 in Leavenworth by promising meat for the show, left the train at Valley Falls.
A legislative committee assembled this morning for the formality of ordering Representative T OC Tutvis of Wilson county committed for refusing to testify. The investigation is temporarily suspended awaiting the court’s decision on the writ of habeas corpus. County Attorney J Kennedy of Fredona and DR Hite of Topeka attended as the Davie att arrives.
Weather observer Jennings predicts fair weather tomorrow if clouds clear this afternoon. A sudden drop in temperature occurred at 2 PM as a northwest wind shifted. cleansing toward the shore is expected to ease by sunset. Weather Observer Cimon at Tees Fey also notes possible thunderstorms this evening and clearer skies Thursday.
Granks April 8 noon set for Lancaster arrest of J. Burtley on charges of embezzling $201,000. Burtley is alleged to have sold a West tent to Chemical National Bank and later took up. The Kaw River at Manhattan shows a rise then lowering waters. The Kateans River is 1.5 feet above low water. driftwood at the trolley bridge moves to clear the way. No danger to the bridge unless another rise occurs.
The event marks a large procession in Dallas for the Confederate dead with Jeff Davis' daughter Margaret Davis Frasne and her children Lucy Doyle Hayes and Jefferson Hayes Davis present. Veterans in parade, carried flags, and crowds gathered as the carriage bore the distinguished guests along the city streets amid reverent ceremony observed by attendees.
Mrs Stevenson files a district court divorce suit detailing alleged infidelity dates and alimony aims. She cites hardship from separation and seeks support for herself and two children. The case links to prominent city families and business ties with local concerns.
The article reports Mr. Tillotson of the city declining service on a state text book board and referencing a commitment made to Professor Foley of Pac crm. It notes political maneuvers involving the governor, state treasurer, and payments tied to Oklahoma and Kansas debts, with figures including $275 principal and $882.20 in interest cited.
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