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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1895
Page
1
Chief Justice Martin may be nominated by petition with Geo W Glick and Governor Lewelling already signing. The move signals a political effort to place the judge on the ballot through crowdfunding support and official endorsements.
A petition to name Judge David Martin for chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court is presented to Governor Morrill. Ex governors Lewelling and Glick back the effort, seeking a nonpartisan nomination and avoiding a state convention. Morrill, while pleased, may sign if he supports a nonpartisan route, noting broad citizen backing and bipartisan confidence in Martin.
In San Francisco on August 3 proceedings began in the superior court to seek damages against the Southern Pacific company and others for alleged false imprisonment. Harry A Knox’s representative, George W. Mentett, filed a complaint seeking exemplary damages up to 350000 dollars. Similar suits by two other strikers are expected within days.
The article notes a team setting a new world speed record with a 2:15 mile pace at the track amid large crowds. Effie Powers and Festern Wilkes perform as drivers, with owners Brenneman Hros and Reglie associated. The report references rival claims and a 2:19 mile pace by another team as a comparison.
A Carrollton Missouri telegraph notes a St Joseph postmarked letter signed In behalf of the Taylor boys claims Verney Taylor Bill White Enos Williams and Tom Will are the real murderers of the Meeks family. The letter suggests a ploy to divert blame toward George Taylor and mentions a New Mexico escape. Sheriff says the document is likely a fake and a new trial motion is set for Tuesday before Judge Kucker.
A controversial Goodwood Cup report links Baron De Hirsch to scratching Ravensbury to aid Florizel II, with the Prince of Wales allegedly pressing for victory. While Captain Machell denies intent to run Ravensbury, opinions vary on the royal influence over the race outcome.
A warm but near steady temperature is forecast for Topeka tomorrow with fair skies. The previous cool wave moved east across the Plains, bringing higher temperatures to western Kansas Nebraska and neighboring states, with rain reported in Cheyenne Pueblo Oklahoma City and Little Rock.
Col Learnard announces Kansas will not be represented at the Atlanta exposition due to lack of space for a Kungua display. The Kansas commission says the management cannot provide room needed for the exhibit.
Friends report Mrs. T DeWitt Talmage wife of Rev Mr Talmage is seriously ill at Danville and may not recover. Other items note Marshall county old settlers gathering at Living with speeches by J P Burtis and Clara Wizco, Topeka Grand opening night with Ada Lee Bascob, and an avalanche on Crown Mountain.
New commissioners appoint officers in a ceremony marked by upbeat cheers. The event showcased local governance moves and highlighted key appointees with visible enthusiasm from attendees.
In Omaha Nebraska a district court injunction blocked the city council from approving bonds for a new A P A backed police commission. A volunteer guard joined by militia prepared to protect city property as authorities battle over salaries and authority. The governor and police chief vowed to enforce the law while court actions continue with injunctions and a tense political conflict.
Chas Lynn, dubbed the Cuban cattle king, arrives in the U S to press a $150,000 claim against Spain for the destruction of his father’s property and his mother’s imprisonment in Trinidad without warrant. He alleges a Spanish scheme to intimidate the Lynn family and force concessions for Cuba. The elder Lynn’s family faced confiscation and hardship while Lynn’s cattle business was wrecked.
Wichita editorial by Marsh Murdock proposes an informal vote for police commissioners to determine the citys liquor policy. Murdock backs Governor Morrills appointees while Prohibitionists demand dismissals. a fair vote with judges and clerks chosen by ministers and the Law and Order League is promised, with funding by business leaders if the Prohibitionists lose by 2000 votes.
Advices from Foo Chow report a massacre of Christians at Ku Cheng with five foreign women among the slain. Methodist and other mission groups in Foo Chow express alarm while the State Department confirms American involvement and pledges action.
Greenville Ohio on August 1 marks the centennial of the conquest of the Indian nation. A treaty of peace signed August 1705 between Gen Anthony Wayne and Indian representatives at Greenville is commemorated. Ohio invites Pennsylvania Virginia and Kentucky to send representatives and to prepare mementoes of the memorable struggle.
The Modern Miller reports wheat yields appear lighter than in recent years with about ten percent of the winter harvest likely rejected by millers. Corn conditions lag in the western belt and central states need better weather in the coming month. Oats harvest exceeds expectations. General Thomas G. Lawler arrives in Cincinnati to attend events with veterans leaders. A large Pottsville Iron and Steel plant plans resume in three weeks employing about 690 workers.
State board of charities debates appointing J Kansas Morgan as superintendent of the Olathe institution for the deaf and dumb amid pressure from political interests and calls to instead hire Dr Gillette of Illinois. Morgan seeks influence with rail politics. current head A A Stewart favors sign language capable leadership.
Dr A H Thompson left today to attend the American Dental association meeting in Asbury Park New Jersey next week and will be away about two weeks. Postmaster Arnold explains recent renegn delays in mail due to late trains. City street crews haul rock from the county jail stone pile to pave the alley near Topeka Avenue Harrison Tenth and Eleventh streets. Funeral services for Mrs John Ashbaugh age 63 will be held tomorrow at 2 pm from 615 Hancock Street. Mr Henry Robertson and Mrs Minnie P Dawson were married Thursday evening August 1 at the bride’s residence 10 Just Ninth Street. Rev J M Harrington officiated. Rev Mr Cloud missionary to the deaf at Grace Cathedral speaks Sunday at 10 am using sign language with the dean. Rock Island and Santa Fe announce big excursions to Kansas City tomorrow fare is one dollar round trip. Rock Island train departs 7 15 and Santa Fe 7 30. Wichita and nearby lines consolidate here for the trips.
The Philadelphia Call notes a humorous mix up where Madge ended things with Nelson and Boordus together, then returned Boordus’s presents instead of Nelson’s, leaving him the luckiest chap in the work.
In a Philadelphia Record item a boy asks for pauper paper to craft a kite while Desler inquires about the kind of paper. A concert by Marshall's band performs KossinPe Semeramide at Garfield Park Sunday afternoon. An Union Pacific excursion to Kansas City offers $1 round trip on Sunday August 4th, valid for both excursion and regular trains via Santa Fe route.
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