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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1896
Page
3
Leavenworth police investigate a severe beating and robbery of a veteran near a railroad crossing. Sheriffs Murior and Stalder checked the scene, locating the veteran in a soldiers’ hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.
Remains of 75 year old Mrs Jeanette Humphrey found in a cornfield about six miles northeast of town. Hogs had partially devoured the body and the scene suggested death occurred earlier, with the victim’s age recorded as seventy five. Policework and witness reports indicated foul play was not confirmed.
The Wavenworth family and two others depart for the Wavajo region in October to engage in missionary duties. They will travel to Poserwe Lid and Nevase ax Poserwe Lid, staying with Te With and two Hite wht, under Gospel Union church auspices, with Toba City as their base.
Avg Lt Col Faulkner asserts the Soldiers' Orphans Home in Atchison will finish this fall, with full capacity for about thirty children in updated dormitories. Improvements include separate cottages, steam heat, and efficient plumbing, as the project advances toward occupancy next winter.
Senator Tillman spoke at the Mount Gretna agricultural and industrial exposition in Lebanon Pennsylvania. Vice President J A Gundy praised him as a distinguished temperance advocate and Tillman urged voters to defend their party’s platform while contrasting Lincoln and McKinley and urging sincere public service.
New York report recalls a visit by Senator Jones to Broadway where magician Herrmann shocked a gathering of Dem committeemen by plucking gold from their pockets. The playful stunt ends with Jones remarking the professor owes him pay for the show and a crowd reacting with laughter and astonishment.
Resolutions from the Martinsville Indiana Mor son County Teachers Institute call for formal agreement with townships to pay teachers in gold of equivalent value. The body, in session for a week, unanimously endorses the demand.
Washington correspondent Procia Howard reports observations from California Oregon Washington and neighboring states indicating broad support for free silver in the upcoming elections. He notes Minnesota likely for silver and cites minority gold sentiment in Oregon and Spokane Seattle and other towns, with Washington leaning to free silver and a few gold supporters amid a volatile regional mood.
A new baseball league has been formed with arrangements made to finish the season. Opening games set for Atchison Topeka and other locations with Topeka Blues visiting Seneca on Saturday and a Sunday game likely at Atchison. Overall schedule includes multiple midweek games and a hoped fourth team joining soon.
St Paul defeated Kansas City 7 to 2 with fourteen hits led by a late surge. In Minneapolis Milwaukee was blown out 15 to 6 as St. Paul’s offense heated up in brisk wind, with notable pitching and fielding struggles for Milwaukee.
Topeka won 7 to 0 over Independence in a loose contest. Independence struggled early but settled after the second inning. Nichols pitched for Topeka despite a rough day, with fielding saves keeping his line intact.
In Leoti Kansas on August 21 the Leoti Blues defeated Dighton 20 to 7 to claim the western Kansas baseball championship. Alphin starred with 17 strikeouts and two home runs, while Morse and Gordon contributed for Dighton. McCracken to leave for Philadelphia to train with Penn Quakers.
Cleveland Aug 24 Walter Ritchie of the Knights of Pythias reported that amid global business stagnation the order shows strong activity. He cited rising initiations, adjustments to arrears, castle halls projects, and solid cash receipts for 1893 and 1894, noting growth despite suspensions for non payment.
A sharp editorial in the Chirk County Herald attacks a political figure, labeling him a free silverite and alleging dishonesty and bribery. The piece triggers a partisan backlash, with the editorial staff resigning and the Democratic campaign circulating copies in panic.
Hundreds of Knights of Pythian marched into Clevering on August 4 to attend the eighteenth biennial session of the supreme lodge and the national encampment. Receptions, full dress parades, and dedicatory exercises marked the day, with Wilson M. Day delivering the centennial committee address and Major General Carnahan accepting Camp Perry Payne.
The five story Walker Building adjoining the National hotel on Kansas avenue was sold at sheriff’s sale this morning at the courthouse for 22000. The corner property housed at 211 and 213 Kansas Avenue changed hands to Hib Case for the plaintiff. Three bidders started the bidding with the plaintiff at 5000, followed by Hedderman, Stone, and Walker, with final bids around 20000 before Case secured the sale. Additional parcels in sections 11 and 35 were sold on judgments totaling 1056 and 2960, with John Runtan and Belknap Savings Bank winning respective parcels for 1000 and 31000.
Jeff Sublett of this city had his livelihood sources burned in a bonfire on Saturday night in front of several hundred spectators. Sublett, a reputed gambler who ran a poker game on Battle Row near the courthouse, was recently jailed for thirty days. The public burning served as a warning to others as three tables nine decks of cards and many poker chips were consumed while reforming gamblers tossed chips into the flames and a jailer’s doxology echoed nearby.
Eighteenth annual Pioneer of Marshall county reunion closes with 7000 on grounds and no incidents. Friday’s monster campfire was addressed by G A Tt and mayor F A Stocka. Saturday featured speeches by Calderhead and officers elected for the next year. Kansas av. A look through South Missouri promotes emigration with Snap Shots in South Missouri book offers. Special G A R route to St Paul departs Topeka with train amenities and round trip fare.
Kansas City police announce the arrest of Edward C. Bishop and James M. Sessions in connection with the American National bank branch robbery. Bishop, a former bookkeeper, and Sessions, a former deputy clerk, are detained at the central station as investigators pursue strong evidence against them.
Rumors center on ALP Riddle of Minneapolis as the strongest candidate to be named superintendent of insurance after Anthony's death. Governor Morrill may announce late tonight or tomorrow with Brown as a distant alternative, while sources say the AOUW backing could shape support for Riddle in Morrill's decision.
A San Francisco dispatch reports if Champion Jim Corbett releases himself from the Sharkey obligation a Fitzsimmons bout may be arranged for four rounds in the city. Dan Lynch, Sharkey backer, sent the telegram to James Gibb of the National Athletic Club seeking a chance to meet the challenge. The club replied it would take the match on a percentage basis.
Beloit August 24 Republicans nominate Walter Scott a Corvell county farmer and Populists renominate incumbent Anson Cooke Mitchell county farmer. District includes Mitchell and Jewell counties. A lively campaign will be waged by ninth parties after Cooke secured nomination on over 60 ballots.
The Haymarket Produce Bank filed an assignment in Chicago this morning. Assets total about 160000 and liabilities are about the same. Arthur J. Hote serves as president. A separate note mentions five dollars in gold costing 500. Also, the steamer Al-Ki arrived from Alaska with about 76 miners returning from Cook Inlet, one man carrying 5 in gold dust costing 300.
An early promotional notice touts the Burlington Route from Kansas City to Billings with daily departures at 10 40 a m. Passengers travel via free chair cars and sleepers to Lincoln and Billings, with connections to Montana and Puget Sound. The line claims 10 to 25 hours faster than rivals and advertises through routes to Colorado Utah and California under the established Burlington through lines.
Reports describe a man dubbed Jack the cow killer preying on cattle in Topeka. Several animals, including a horse, have died after puncture wounds from sharp sticks. Police pursue a lead near Tenth and Buchanan streets as residents threaten rough action if captured.
In Terre Haute on August meeting of five railway brotherhoods drew a crowd as Grand Secretary Avastin of the O R B T blasted the A H U and Eugene V Debs. He called Debs a self elected author of labor and said the A F of U is a dream of an enthusiast. He warned the plan risks losing control to a radical element. Chief Arthur of the B L A and others also weighed in with criticisms.
Factions in the Populist group bury their quarrel and delay fights after breaching talks in Topeka. Lewelling and Breidenthal factions vow vengeance, but back home recognize a chance for Lewelling to run for state senate and possibly U.S. Senate if nominated, prompting a return to camp while Costigan mocks the state central committee and warns the election may be postponed until after November.
Whaken and Reetlare, two Republican factions at war for two years, issue calls to meet in Columbia in the same hall on September 17. Lily Whites chairman extends the office branch seeking victory on the electoral ticket with a state ticket likely to be issued.
In Blaine's old home neighborhood West Browsers Pa August the house once used by James G Blaine was torn down. A former associate Joseph HE Adams tried to save the structure but was blocked by local opposition and circumstances. Pieces of the building are scattered and some lumber is repurposed into neighborhood rings as repairs and decorations proceed. Community events planned for the courthouse square include a flower reception and a gathering at the G A T hall next Wednesday, with details posted by the committee.
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