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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1897
Page
5
J Mack Love, Democratic chairman, says state House officials may seek spots on next year’s ticket if Democratic votes surge. He notes parties may reject previous fusion terms, while counties and towns rally for a broader slate. Leaders foresee a county by county buildup and potential mutual agreement on candidates.
The Journal reports a looming shift as Kansas Democrats press for control of state offices before the next convention. State Treasurer Ble shows possible retirement pressure. other officials face pressure from Democratic allies while populists seek impact.
Democratic managers face two vulnerabilities on the state ticket as they weigh retirement and urgency tactics. In the fourth district Madden backs Martin’s ally, prompting fallout with Madden and potential Democratic retaliation to block the Populist candidate. The sixth and seventh districts show maneuvers to replace incumbents or avoid fusion, with a price set on state treasurer and superintendent, and a possible bid for Allen's judgeship if fusion fails.
Mr Ea Grote reports progress on the Brooks and Butchers Picnic with a large barbecue table ready and meats roasting since 10 am. The Midway tents and merry-go-round are set, bands Marshall's and Mid- Continent to alternate. parade forms on Quincy Street and a full schedule of races, prizes, dancing, and speeches through the afternoon and night.
L. Brown, president of the state board of charities, is in a predicament after promising rival editor that if McKinley won election and no bonds were issued within six months of inauguration he would change his name. The deadline falls September 4, and Brown admits the bonds have not been issued and may not be.
Labor Commissioner Johnson returns from southern Kansas where he visited joiners to investigate scrip payments in wages. He reports Cr. Davlin's company treats workers more fairly, but has accumulated evidence that scrip was used, violating the law. He will present findings to the attorney general to begin enforcement proceedings.
The Old Bridge story notes a city council meeting about remodeling the city prison and a bid dispute. Only bid from O Swanson was $1281.70, above engineer's $1075 estimate. Two liquor ordinance amendments seek harsher penalties of fine and imprisonment. Debate on retaining the old Kansas venue bridge. no action taken, but council leans toward not resisting loss to county and possible reuse of spans on Lake and Chandler streets.
Squier of Fortress Monroe and Prof Crehore of Dartmouth showcased a synchronograph over a 360 mile circuit through London and other cities. Messages travelled at up to 4000 words per minute with clear reception, 44 miles of the line underground. Earlier American tests reached 3000 words per minute on a four and a half mile iron wire. The inventors claim press messages from New York to Chicago could be sent in one hour.
In Topeka two prominent colored residents William Eagieson and C. L. DeRan announce a movement to require in public schools instruction in business transactions banking and commercial methods. A meeting will form a committee to petition the school board for at least one weekly day of instruction.
Topeka notes report diverse local items including a Kansas division L. A. W. treasury balance of 7 dollars, shifts at the Santa Fe, and new appointees. Mentions church and reform school events, travels of officials, and upcoming parade preparations.
Tacoma Washington August 24 Mrs Hugh Wallace daughter of Chief Justice Melville Fuller is dying of appendicitis at Ashford farm near Mt Ranier Doctors Yocum Hickman and Mr Wallace are at bedside as they strive to save her life Though she is far too weak for surgery hopes rest on medicines and careful monitoring Messengers ferry updates between Ashford and Tacoma while Chief Justice Fuller travels in Maine for a resort stay.
The schooner Monslight was halted in Seattle harbor as tow of the tug Coleman prepared to depart with a full deck freight and six passengers. Inspector Bryant ordered removal of the deck load and safety measures for passengers while enforcing strict rules to prevent overcrowding on northbound vessels.
Inspectors report many cotton mills idle earlier in July and August have resumed work yesterday. Several plants closed for mid summer repairs while others kept quiet as the market stabilized. Factories along the Fast River area also restarted production last week. Minted by Garfield Park entertainment and a note on De Witt s Little Early Risers appears in the page.
Weather insights from Kansas observer T J Jennings foretell a bumper corn season. Estimates place the crop around 150 million bushels, with some projections up to 200 million as rains and cool weather aid yields across divisions.
San Francisco reports the Starr mill at Crockett will start up around January 1 and will refine cane sugar in addition to beet sugar. The plant aims to take a large share of the Hawaiian crop controlled by Claus Spreckels, as the Hawaiian planters were shipping to the Western Refinery under a contract expiring December.
Two men were fatally harmed at a Kendall Arkansas picnic when J J Johnston a white man visited the grounds to check why mill hands did not report to work a note cut his throat and died instantly Later C Gray was wounded in an altercation with picnickers using a sharp object as he passed through the area The event occurred on a Saturday in August in Little Rock Arkansas
Hugh Wilson of Elmont died Sunday morning of malaria fever and was buried from his parents’ home at Elmont cemetery. Alis Jon Sudarth died at her Seabrook home Saturday night and remains were shipped to St George Kan for burial. Armin Fossier at Sprinstiehe after a short illness. Waterworks case drags on as Attorney Bird comments on taking testimony in the quo warranto action against Topeka Water Company. Deposition of Manager Jesse Shaw before A Magaw will be completed. Bird will go to Chicago and New York to finish depositions. This relates to forfeiture of the water company franchise for violations.
A Siberian grass Bromus inermis is being tested on the western plains to assess its suitability for Rocky Mountain base regions. Prof Hanson, SD resident, leads the inquiry into forage varieties from Siberia as part of a federal effort to boost crops and face potential competition from new markets and a Siberian railroad.
Seattle August 21 The board of inquiry into the wreck of the steamship Mexico at Dixon's entrance on August 6 revoked Captain Thomas's papers and suspended him for days. Also revoked were the papers of Walter Cumwell who was aboard, for days. The inquiry faulted Captain Thomas for failing to keep the ship on deck in a dangerous position and noted the rock known as West Devil's Neck at the strike point was known to the navigation officer.
The Executive Council held a session voting to the Odd Fellows One privilege of tamia Representative ball for the apes meeting on October 13 14 15. The council awarded M Sweeney the contract for cementing the floor of the new state library room at 2395 dollars with H C Gruberman supervising. The sound then adjourned to meet tomorrow afternoon. Topeka crowds asked for a free show at Garfield park and one was provided, featuring Vitascopy pictures. Topeka residents can take Garfield cars to view the Vita scope pictures this evening. Prep to all.
Dr Frank Powell M D of St Paul Minnesota endorses Dr Charcot's Nervine Tablets for nervous debility and related conditions. He cites cured cases and offers to provide names and addresses of thirty seven patients, asserting superior results over standard prescriptions. Hundreds of physicians reportedly prescribe the tablets for neuralgia impotence and allied nervous system issues.
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