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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1895
Page
8
City council weighs buying new machinery to replace worn dynamos for the electric light plant. An offer to swap old equipment for a full saw works setup at 1000 dollars prompts talk of cutting Sun Vapor street lights to save two year costs. Officials urge immediate action as lights fail and the dam project remains uncertain.
Charles W Gatewood died in Dallas Texas after brain fever and softening of the brain. He was about 60 years old and had worked as a bookkeeper in Cincinnati and Chicago before coming to Topeka. He carried two thousand dollars in A O W or similar lodge insurance payable to his mother in Dallas. Friends described him as generous and kind and his dues were kept paid by Charles F Cavert during illness.
Five hundred Knight Templars from Iowa and Nebraska depart from Untuhs this week for Boston. A Nebraska feature is a carload of golden rod, Nebraska's official emblem, destined for the headquarters and grand parade locale where Nebraskans will gather during the event. The badges are costly.
Desven August 20 A special to the Times from Green River Wyoming says the Pullman company has discontinued sales of wines and Monora in its cars rather than obtain licenses as required by County Attorney Enterline.
Round trip fare with east of Chicago routes and stopover privileges offered by Rowley Bros. Attend Garfield Park Friday evening to hear the Modocs in their Irish minstrel show. Bring wife and children or best girl.
Ellis Black of Lyndon Osage county was sent to reform school after a district court found him guilty of assault with intent to kill. He 15 fought with a teacher who whipped him for a trifling offense and allegedly left a cut arm with a sharp can opener. Private Judge Wood freed him on a writ of habeas corpus after a petition from over 100 Lyndon citizens arguing the sentence was unlawful due to no alternative sentence being given.
James Wilson of Sheridan County Kansas offers to ship a full grain train loaded with barley oats and wheat grown on 820 acres this summer 1895. He promises a Rock Island line train labeled as grain from a single Kansas farm showcasing peak local agriculture and potential productivity beyond expectations.
Gormley's Brass Band will march in the Labor Day parade in new gray uniforms. Thirty six members have measurements sent to Cincinnati for tailor uniforms. Material gray faunas with black braid. cap blue with visor. coats and caps ordered at four dollars each. Trousers to be matte in Topeka.
Frank Long, former Topeka hotel and restaurant operator, returns from Denver after opening four hotels. He will resume management of the Columbus hotel in Denver and Topeka’s Commercial hotel and restaurant, noting Topeka’s advantages and his plan to stay.
Councilman Stephenson warns that shifting license collection to police will fail to meet revenue targets. He notes $450 collected in the last three months versus higher sums with a licensed collector last year, predicting a loss of about $1200 after payroll savings.
A list of newly filed charters includes The Building Societies Investment Company of Kansas City with capital stock $1, WU The directors live in Kansas City Kansas. The Nebraska County Mercantile Company of Seneca with capital stock $50,000 Directors D Bonnard T C Vickers A Wompe Hichard Johnson Abijah Wells John Simon of Seneca and Henry Hilbert of Corning. Charlin Lodge No 42 Knights of Pythias capital stock $1,000 Trustees read Steel AH MetGhes and A M Frost.
Charles Elliott, paymaster general of the Kansas National Guard, to wear a fine new uniform with brass buttons and gold braid at the state encampment. Stephie Dwyer, son of Mrs M L Dwyer, died Friday August 16 1895 at 4 p.m. after a diphtheria illness. burial followed Saturday in Catholic cemetery.
County officials say delays in the new courthouse are not the fault of the commissioners. They have warned contractors to speed progress and threaten forfeiture of the $50 daily penalty if deadlines are missed, but cannot discharge the contractors yet due to lack of speed.
Milton B Madden will be ordained this evening at the First Christian church with Rev G A Campbell and others assisting. A farewell reception for Mr and Mrs Madden, formerly Miss Maude Whitmore of the Santa Fe treasurer’s office, will follow.
Evraso Tex Aug 24 Last night at 11 Hardin the border terror shot by Constable John Sellman in a saloon after threatening to run Sellman out of town. Hardin had killed nine men and served 18 years in prison, later becoming a lawyer. Sellman, an officer, had previously killed Boss, another famed outlaw, in this city four years ago.
Three thousand spectators watched John Johnson defeat Jonanson and Fred Young in a two heat match race. Johnson led with pacemakers in heat one, winning 2 1 7 B A, and again in heat two after a tight finish in 2 0 7 3 5. Pro events followed with Pat O Connor winning the half mile open, Stevenson taking the mile handicap, and secondary placings for Waiing, Stevenean, and Connor.
Cable reports from Foo Chow state Ku Cheng authorities will not permit American consul J Hisson or British consul R W Mansfield to attend the massacre trial. Officials refuse outsiders access to local proceedings as tensions rise. Many residents desire a full investigation despite threats and ongoing hostility.
The American Pharmaceutical Association education section debated whether practical experience should be required of graduates. Delegates grew heated as newer educators claimed students learn little about prescription work while selling cigars and soda. The topic was tabled. leaders were elected: Prof. Hallberg chair, J. H. Beal secretary. The association reaffirmed its protest against removing the tax on free alcohol.
Corcnera S G Aug 20 election in South Carolina today for members of the constitutional convention meeting September 10. Democratic primaries July 30 produced 115 reform and 43 conservative Democrats. Many counties have unopposed Democratic nominees while others feature independent Democratic and Republican tickets. Senators Irby Tillman Governor Evans ex-Governor Sheppard and Congressmen Stokes Wilson Talbert are among the Democratic nominees shaping the convention’s work.
A July 11 1895 report from State Bank Commissioner Breidenthal shows Kansas has 420 banks. 287 state and 123 private. Total resources reached 28 013 109 45. overdrafts declined to 273 082 37. real estate and fixtures fell to 333 011 00. Gold on hand rose to 990 582. liabilities dropped to 25 141 109 45. Deposits in New York and Kansas City total 2 462 729.57 subject to sight draft.
Valkyrie II moored at Erie Basin ready for its first race against the cup holder. Lord Dunraven's representatives notify the regatta committee that Valkyrie will sail Sept. 7. The yacht, larger than Defender, draws big crowds at Bedloe's Island and is center of attention in New York Harbor.
The Chicago Bludderer HH FH Holmes, charged in Toronto with the Pietzal girls murders, is expected to be brought to Ontario for trial. Crown officers have liaised with Philadelphia authorities but no official decision yet. If allowed, a strong guard would transport him to Ontario for autumn criminal assizes.
In Cutence on August 20 M C Merrill, yard master for the Chicago and Burlington and Quincy, killed himself after a court injunction prevented his marriage. A woman claiming to be Merrill's wife had sought to stop him from marrying a girl he favored. The injunction was issued by the court, and Merrill ended his life by gas in his room.
Local mentions Mrs J R Dennis of 420 Topeka avenue suffers malaria while C H Limpus new St Nicholas hotel proprietor heads to St Jos for a wedding tonight. Miss Mary Wilson of H E Bull Mortraga company is seriously ill with intermittent fever. John Jones of 225 East Teeth street has typhoid malaria with doubtful recovery. Beott F Stroup seeks court restraint against A J Arnold and Ed Davies from selling eighty acre field of corn on August 24. Arnold had won $255 in Justice Grover’s court. An elderly Kane at Second and Monroe suffers a fall near Fourth and Mansas. Gardiner and Haiach take him home. Photo studios tout latin-type portraits for nickel. Klingman sells his lower Kansan avenue living picture show outfit to Davenport man after earning 85,000. Garfield park promises cool, pleasant weather for Modocs concert Friday the 23rd. Subscribe for the Daily Star.
A colonial dialogue tone piece explores the concept of the summer girl as a vivid, unattainable ideal. It paints her as a bewitching fusion of white fur, pink and blue ribbons, and fairylike visions. The piece questions marriage, newspapers authority, and the fickle nature of seasonal loveliness with witty exchanges.
Twenty five Spring Valley men accused as part of the mob driving colored residents from their homes have been bound over for grand jury action. John Quinby is jailed here on charges of riding with the mob and firing at fleeing blacks. A preliminary hearing disclosed firearms found on victims and claims of police searches before the riot.
News from New Jersey reports widespread forest fires in the area bounded by Pomonk Port Republic Brigan tine Junction and Absecom. Homes and livestock burned and loss of life feared as fires rage from noon to midnight. Absecom residents fought flames after church services and saved the town. Port Republic reportedly threatened with glare visible from Atlantic City last night.
In Wicox Arizona a cavalry troop pursues a band of Indian outlaws active in the Horo basin county for months. A girl escaped after they murdered her mother and forced her and her parents to join them. She rode to report to authorities. In Boston May 20 President Cleveland cannot attend Knights Templar conclave due to prior engagements.
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