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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1896
Page
3
State case in Justice Tuttle's court reports Wm North found guilty of liquor violations after arrests in Muscotah area. Trial notes indicate defendants kept premises stocked with intoxicants for six months prior to August. Jury verdict reached late. sentence includes thirty days in jail and a $100 fine with costs.
Pottscott boys report sighting a large snake near Kanveas iekes Fort Scott and follow it from South Margrave street with improvised gear. They describe a snake about two feet long and nine inches in diameter at the thickest point, noting repeated attempts to trap it over several weeks.
James Manly, former operator of the joint at Ga Tena, attacked Crawford Webb at Webb’s Miami location. Manly’s revolver misfired after a struggle. Webb subdued him, Manly died shortly after. Webb was detained by local authorities and bail set as he awaits trial in Labotte courts.
An evening council session approved a new lighting ordinance. The city will pay 7 per month for street lamps and one and a half per hour for lamp upkeep. Incandescent lighting costs are set at one cent per unit, gas lighting at 260 per 1000. The contract runs three years.
Colored residents in Southern Kansas and northern Indian Territory plan a large emancipation celebration at Petroleum Park near Independence, extending through the week with crowds from the region. Montgomery County Christian Endeavor holds its first annual convention in Independence with officers elected. News notes include camp preparations at Bonner Springs, a commercial failure in Muscotah, a Leavenworth land dispute, and Reverend J E Sulger moving from Atchison to Indianapolis. Temperatures rise at Arkansas City with heat records, and a brief obituary notes the death of Doña Guadalupe Santa Ana de Castro, daughter of a prominent figure in Mexico City.
New York, Aug 6 Mrs Anette Hicks-Lord, once a leading figure in New York society, died at her residence aged 67. Born Sobecquonthy the Viking family in Guiana, she accumulated wealth through marriage to Thomas Hicks and inheritances, entertained lavishly, and later traveled widely including visits to Queen Victoria and to the Mediterranean squadron. Her fortune was estimated at $3,000,000 with significant art and cameos holdings.
In Plattaumth Neb August 6 yesterday notices with the heading the country were posted in nearly every department of the Burlington Shops. They warned that the country would be harmed if McKinley polled by tree aliver policy carried at the next election. Employees were urged to organize railroad around tron ey clade and work for defeat of the white men. Large portraits of McKinley hung in conspicuous spots across several departments.
Emil Ute, owner of the Wheat Guthrie roller mill in Oklahoma, writes that there may be work opportunities for colored people in Topeka. He notes Westness farmers disarmed the Ruiter and that a large cotton crop will require at least 5,000 more hands to harvest, with colored workers positioned as those likely to handle the task.
Baltimore and Cleveland duel for pennant position as multiple teams clash in a busy standings day. Reports detail Brooklyn’s win over Philadelphia, Pittsburgh’s victory over Louisville, Baltimore’s 10 to 4 triumph over New York, Boston’s 5 to 4 win against Washington, and other seasonal results across cities, with players and box scores noted.
Reported results show Parsons defeating Chanute in a nearby city contest while another line notes Wamego beating Port Itiley with Leland in the Wa mego box and Riley cited for solid work. Anderson of St Louis plans trial spins near Moline, aiming for a one minute mile event next Sunday with $2000 offered for meeting the mark.
August national meet preparations in Taiuisville as 22 top professional riders, including Coburns and OConnor, arrive for training at Fountain Ferry Vieyels track. Organizers expect 55,000 spectators. meet August 10 to 15 hailed as the largest ever. Blue Rapids tops Centralia 17 to 9 in a $100 exhibition. Keast and Brophy vs Lowell and Grubb.
In Omaha last evening a secret dinner honoring J Sterling Morton prompted talk of a new political ticket. A vote at the dinner party favored the ticket but the statewide vote defeated it. Martin named as Nebraska provisions committeeman at Chicago and later confirmed in Omaha. Martin reportedly supports a new ticket though Shean predicts no ticket in the end.
Aug 6 Birmingham report shows Johnston and Democrat Wicker carrying 41 counties with Goodwyn 22. Johnston’s net majority 4,605 and Goodwyn 9,205. official canvass expected close to figures. Legislature leans Democrats with 74 to 19 house seats and 3 Democrats to 3 Populists in Senate. conservative Populists may back Bryan-Sewall if white counties confirm Johnston victory.
A special dispatch describes a riot at Fire Points near Augata where Democrat George Cumbie arrived from Fayette, yelled support for Johnston, and was shot by Papist James Trammel. As Cumbie lay dying, Populists cut his head. Democrats Young White and Frank Cimble then shot at Trammets allies, injuring Pad Trammel and White.
State Auditor Parks ex officio Insurance commissioner in Denver aims to cancel policies of insurers sending circulars claims devaluing policies if Democratic victory occurs. He gathers circulars as evidence of insolvency and proposes to bar offending companies from state business, asserting final judgment on such cases.
Dispatches report extreme heat across afl cities in Wisconsin and northern Michigan with temperatures from 96 to 102 degrees. Prostrations reported in Racine and Escanaba with injuries and a critical condition. Outdoor work halted, factories closed in Marinette, and a Chicago & Northwestern viaduct 400 feet long torn out at Escanaba. Damage to buildings and crops cited across multiple locations.
A New York gathering with Senator David B. Hill and Senator Jones of Arkansas occurred last night. Attendees included Lawrence Gardiner, James W. Lilekley, and John Statehfield. A private conclave followed dinner to discuss New York state political stance for a national campaign, but no policy was revealed as interviews were declined.
The St Louis Gold Club held a meeting led by the executive committee to form a new standard Democratic club in St Louis. Over 200 prominent Democrats attended with ex Minister to Switzerland J. O. Broadhead and Fred T Lehmann speaking. A club was organized with about 900 members and Hollis Wells as president. The address argued that defeating the Chicago ticket and platform would end partisan conflict and threaten the country.
In Polk county Arkansas white mountaineers oppose colored laborers on the Texarkana Fort Smith railroad line. Contractors employ twenty guards with Winchesters to protect Black workers as threats of violence mount, and laborers fear a clash between factions as tensions rise.
Telegram from Nebraska Populists endorsed action at the Lewis convention. A minority report voided notes not taxed while shifting tax burden to vendor notes and bonds. Amendments set harbor and waterway improvements, salaries capped, and 10 hour workdays for convicted contractors debated.
Daniel G. Weaver sells 68 Mulvane Street Thurston’s addition to Jamaica Bank of Vermont for 1 dollar. Adolph Newburne Younger transfers to Adorewire for 100 dollars a Munroz street lot. Archie Phillips sells West 1 foot of lot 34 36 and north half of 20 Madison Street to J C Lee for 700 dollars. Willis King sells lots 17 19 and 21 Highland Avenue Senbrook's addition to Harriet Webber for 100 dollars.
East correspondents arrive to cover the provisional national committee gathering as delegates descend for the meeting of the Gold Standard Democrats.
Leavenworth August 6 The refusal to chair the State Democratic committee signals Atwood may seek the fusion nomination for Congress in the first district. J Mack Love of Arkansas City, a close Atwood ally, had been chairing and supported Atwood at the Chicago convention. The Bryan faction appears to back Love, while Atwood counters Colonel Bierer of Hiawatha.
Leavenworth Keeley club of the soldiers' home plans to honor Governor Morrill with a silk flag tag. On August 10 a committee will travel to Topeka to present the token of respect, noting Morrill’s role in establishing the Keeley cure at the home.
In a mining camp near Nelsonville the sect led by Mitt Series and his brothers claims direct communication with the Lord. Authorities arrest them after a tense clash. followers, some paid in cash, fear bloodshed as families split and threats rise. Matt and others are sent to Athens asylum amid bitter denouncements.
Weather observer Jennlige reports a sultry afternoon with little wind and high humidity. A trace of rain of about 0.02 inches deposited, followed by continued hot conditions across the state, with clear to partly cloudy skies and temperatures near the upper 90s.
Michigan Republicans nominate Pingree as their candidate for governor on the fourth ballot in Grand Rapids Michigan Mayor Pingres of Detroit leads the ticket amid a tense party convention. A separate note reports a company arrest and bond posting related to a dispute over debt and operations, with company president not arrested as of the briefing.
Susee Grover will lecture on heredity for ten men at Parkdale Free Methodist Church on Friday. A store incident on Sixth Street left Driver Louis Glen injured after a man fell on him. preaching tonight at Second United Presbyterian by Rev James G Hunt, with Three Men of Divided Heart as topic. Lola Bremerman sues Charles Bremerman for divorce citing abandonment since their marriage in 18 and two children. Warden Grice Lynch visits for July costs: expenses $12 950.65 and receipts $3 075. The last day of the colored Pentecost at the fairgrounds draws large crowds nearing 500 at dinner. Major Hudson spoke last night, music by Jackson. Arrestee Susan Riordan, seen drunk, detained. calls for better measures to curb inebriacy.
A heavy storm with lightning and rain struck Cleveland this afternoon, halting telegraphic links westward and bringing winds up to forty miles per hour. Rain fell in bursts of thirty minutes, pushing temperatures to 98 degrees, with rumors of a trolley accident later denied after an investigation found no fatalities.
Harley & Co of Paterson and partners Milton Harter and George C. Boyd face an assignment for the benefit of creditors. The deed dated August mentions asset value around 320.009 with debts described as due to depression and other claims. Counsel notes no judgments confessed and a large lamp of stock is cited as security.
Thirty delegates bolt the Democratic convention in Waterville Maine with Ade F M Frain of Portland nominated for governor. Henry Cluind of Portland delivered a sensational speech. Clifford and thirty followers walked out, indicating a split at the stage convention.
Fragmented report of a bank closure in New Orleans as American National Bank fails to open its doors. The chaotic page also references a public vigil, police activity, a funeral for a governor, and community events with scattered details about local politics, labor, and a baseball game in Lawrence.
Thomas B Reed was renominated for a tenth term by the Republican convention to lead in the slate. The Jolingos steel works at Lorain closed, with workers facing potential layoffs and pensions amid uncertain orders, prompting community concern. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support after the death of Mr A N Smith. J N Smith and family sign. Oberliey Howe Co. repair services listed.
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