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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1897
Page
3
Great excitement grips Beloit as a dynamite bomb was found in the door of Dr. Winner's drug store this morning. The device measured about eight inches by one and a half inches, prompting police to suspect several individuals while Dr. Winner aids in hunting the perpetrator. Citizens discuss possible motives as investigators examine the scene.
Leavenworth Kans. 34 At a police board meeting Col Rowland governor of one soldiers horse asked for protection for pension week. The board approved mounted patrols to cover the pick and adjacent timber and a force of foot policemen along the pike during pension week.
Col W S Tilton, editor of the Thre, predicts a large turnout from across Kansas for the Topeka fall festival. Several items report local incidents and developments including pumping tests near Newton, a cave accident in Priperia injuring Sam Carey, and a fire loss of Senator J Morrow’s barn and contents in Washington county.
Emporia Aug 24 The grocery firm of Mr Reiter Cor failed and went into the hands of Symne Grocery company of Atchison due to poor collections. General and personal news from Kansas towns report local conventions and county officials. Cawker City trench feed plans and large corn shipments noted along with security lists for 1897.
In San Francisco on August 24 1900 an editor reported Bryan’s California tour noting he rode on a Southern Pacific pass. W H Mills of Southern Pacific confirmed the pass was issued on an advertising account for the Omaha World-Herald. Mill said the pass was charged to the paper and not free. Telegrams from Omaha confirmed Bryan’s connection with the World-Herald ceased with nomination in Chicago.
In Budapest a great strike in the building trades began with over 20,000 workers. Strikers attempted to halt work and clashed with police in several city streets. About 200 injured, 100 ring leaders arrested as authorities struggle to contain the unrest.
Sherman Texas August 24 J W Halley congressman from the Fifth district authorizes the announcement that he will not seek a seat in the Senate to Ininoed Senator Mills. He has been advised to take this step and to Beau stand for re election to the lower house. His friends over the state believe he will be the next speaker if the congress is Democratic.
A party of eight men and women set sail on Friday from Superior to pick berries along the lakeshore. They planned to return Sunday but no word has come. The steamer Gilbert reported sighting a capsized sailboat several miles offshore. Searching parties were dispatched this afternoon.
Fayetteville Aug 4 Governor Atkinson ordered a company of militia to stop an alleged rescue attempt as Jerry Brown faces execution this afternoon. Approximately 400 armed men are reported encamped nearby near the scaffold as officials seek to maintain the hanging.
Sheriff Lucas traveled to Denver with a requisition to arrest Weed Austin, wanted in Justice Guy's court for assault alleged by Bertha Orendorff of Tecumseh. The March Tecumseh crime prompted Austin to flee, and custody was directed by Chief O'Brien in Denver.
At Moraine Plaza Las Vegas on August 24 seven carrier pigeons were turned over to Rankin Wells Fargo agent. The Long Island Flying Club of Chicago sent four lettered birds carried 4 letters each. They began together hoping to break the long distance pigeon record.
Two young men, R. Y. M. C. A. J. N. Blevins and George Bradshaw, were arrested on a warrant for disturbing the peace at the Rat Roma M.C.A reading room after ignoring the secretary’s request to stop remarks. They were fined one dollar.
Rock Island will not run cheap excursion trains to Kansas City Sunday as Topeka Festival nears. Santa Fe and Union Pacific will operate special Sunday trains with limited return options. Kansas travelers face higher costs or no Rock Island service while Santa Fe offers $3 and up fares based on distance.
Items of interest from Downs Kansas in the Central Branch notes describe depot activity six tons of merchandise unloaded for Downs merchants. A special chair car ran from Downs to Buffalo for G A R encampment attendees. The pay car delivered about $5 000 in checks to employes. Reports cover stock and grain shipments, poultry and peaches, repairs, yard operations, and staff changes.
The town shipped nearly 19 000 bushels of wheat in July with no depot. Sixty one freight cars were received and loaded that month. Workmen clean up rubble and a railroad may build a commodious depot. Chas Duden, son of Engineer Wm Duden, shot himself in the shoulder while hunting. a week later the wound is improving though blood poisoning remains a risk.
A Canton Ohio man claiming to be Francis Schlatter sought railroad half fares by using a divine healer cover. Officials at a Chicago clergy bureau denied his application after he did not use the proper form, meaning he must pay full fare for his wedding trip if he travels.
Santa Fe New Mexico August 24 Secretary LorIan Miller of the Territorial Bureau of Immigration has secured the A T and S F railway to set up a refrigerator car service linking New Mexico Kansas City St Louis and Chicago The move cuts freight rates to near California levels aiding fruit and vegetable growers long charged higher rates than Pacific coast producers Secretary Miller met Industrial Commissioner Davis of the Santa Fe route in Chicago and the agreement is expected to bring substantial benefits to New Mexico shippers.
A new four cylinder locomotive designed by Mr James Manson has entered service on the Glasgow and Southwestern railway. The engine features both outside and inside cylinders, balanced valve gear, and a heating surface totaling over 1 200 square feet. It hauls the Bottech express under Glasgow and Southwestern services with Audland company. performance reports are not yet available.
The Santa Fe railway has finished six miles of a planned double track from Cedar Grove to Florence as the first segment of a 74 mile route from Emporia to Newton. Bridges on this stretch have been rebuilt on stone abutments and the ballast laid to a uniform line. Rails are 70 pound steel. A future step connects the Superior branch with the main line between Evans and Strong City. Additional sidings will be linked as the Sunflower state is traversed. Stone for ballast comes from limestone bluffs near Nowine with two crushers in operation day and night.
Captain T. A. Ontis, long serving watchman at the Tuclon depot for seven years and a month, has submitted his resignation to take effect in September. A faithful employee, he previously served as night watchman at the Central Breech freakt house and was a Westerman at the north street crossing.
The Santa Fe celebration will feature floats with women from the general offices. About 70 young ladies are eligible, and two floats will include female representatives. A meeting is set to select the participants for the parade views.
Special Master George W. Clark releases a long report on the Kansas City Stockyards company findings. He says the plant is worth 5,286,003.25 dollars plus minor real estate value, disputes the 10 million valuation, estimates potential earnings under reduced rates at 2.727 percent, and notes last year’s earnings at 408,605.75. The report contains 45 findings over 7 1/2 pages and leaves goodwill undecided.
In Newport last night F A Park of Washington Court House Ohio found A H Smith of Texas with Park’s wife. Park drew a revolver but it was unloaded. Smith fled with officers’ help. Park caused a scene at Kenson Grove tavern and was refused admission. Park filed warrants today, but Smith and his wife escaped. Park says he will kill Smith on sight.
Charles Schaengold of Pittsburg appeals a 374 fine in police court for a so called fire sale. He argues the city ordinance is unreasonable and unconstitutional as it imposes prohibitive costs on business. The case notes the prosecution costs totaled 459, a point highlighted as remarkable versus Topeka.
A severe storm hit Fayette Missouri on August 34 and freed Rajah the elephant in the Semon Bros show. The chained animal broke loose and killed a mule before calm returned. Zoo animals raged as cages rattled and people feared escapes under the tent.
The Bower homestead at 100 Jefferson Street was sold today by WC Stephenson to Charles A. Peeler, a Santa Fe fireman. Mrs Mra C C Bowes, mother of actress Lottie Bowes, will move to Springfield, Illinois, where her husband is a physician. Sale price reported as $2,200. The piece notes Santa Fe grocers and butchers picnic and discusses shop workloads affecting company operations and upcoming vacations for shop men.
In Chicago on August 2, defense attorneys sought to quash the case, moving to strike certain jury methods. Judge Tuthill overruled the motion, but ordered a special venire of 100 men for the trial amid continued objections by the defense and questions on constitutionality.
Springfield Aug 24 Governor Tanner refuses to honor Indiana Governor's demand for extradition of Louie Finnieht, wanted in Indianapolis for allegedly obtaining 74000 in bonds from Indianapolis & Marion company. Cahill cites affidavits from Baricht and company officers and plans to appeal to state authorities.
A fish trust is formed by twenty companies with a capital of 5 million dollars. Londe reports Mr Witwin Garbin in Chicago closed deals across the United States and Canadian lakes with Naheries companies. The twenty firms transfer into a British corporation as Captain Corbin sails for the United States next week with a guardian of British accountants to take over the venture.
An excellent vitascope entertainment was shown at Garfield Park last night with sixteen large moving pictures many new. They will be shown every night this week except tomorrow night admission to the park is free to all presungers on the street railway line about 200 people attended last night.
An A A syndicate has chartered a steamship to sail from Charleston toward Klondike in February. Passengers will transfer to smelter tents and be towed up the river to Toowson City. The voyage is expected to take about two days.
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