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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1895
Page
5
A Militia Picnic at Emporia sparked a dramatic raid as suspects attempted to steal nearly six items, triggering a swift police response. Authorities investigated the incident and recovered some items while pursuing leads.
The article argues against using the 0,000 appropriation for militia actual service to finance a state encampment for holiday travel. It notes past encampments cost $21,520 in 1880 and 1886, funded by levies and not by the actual service fund, and cites officials urging appropriations. It questions the need for encampments to obtain government supplies, and points to annual federal supplies of about $5,000 despite no encampments. It critiques the legality of diverting funds intended for wartime service to a state encampment. It mentions Governor John A. Martin, Adjutant Generals Campbell and Houerts, and Auditor Cole.
The Irrigation Mosrd Merete and Bears Reports note completion of the irrigation plant in Rawhius county with a 220 foot well operated by windmill, also finishing in Leod Wichita county. Commissioners plan to measure water output and assess capacity of various plants while noting secret societies activities and lodge meetings across the region.
Mr Kenna, about thirty three, will succeed Mr Pecks as general solicitor of the Santa Fe. He has served twelve years as general attorney for the road and joined the law department about a decade ago. He went from Springfield Missouri to St Louis at twenty one. Last year he married the daughter of RC Kerens of St Louis.
Local notes mention orphans home counts, bridges, clothing for the city, and released children placements. A wagon of apples sells for ten cents a bushel. Topeka carpenters plan a meeting. OG BP Updegraf travels to Girard for race meetings. Dr Brownfield will start four traveling salesmen next month. Notables include Beauchamp in town, Independence team disbanded, and Dana Ward articles on trials, missionary plans, and civic events.
The Chicago Times Herald traces the resignation of George R. Peck to his rise as a leading railroad attorney. It highlights key wins like the Denver and New Orleans case, the Venner suit, the Frisco case, and the Atlantic and Pacific matter in New Mexico, noting Peck’s role for railroads and a government case against a trust.
General Manager J. J. Frey arrived in Topeka from Colorado Springs after a European trip with Mrs Frey. He left Topeka in June for London and had not been in his office until last evening. He noted a royal visit to Balmoral Castle where Queen Victoria appeared and saluted by railroad men. The Prince of Wales spoke to the railroad convention, and Mr Frey was pleased with the prince’s reception.
The state executive council met in a brief session and approved bonds for J. W. Butler Dione Co of Chicago Prescott & Co of Topeka and the Co operative Steam and Plumbing Co of Topeka. Butler bonds at 10000 with 25000 qualified. Prescott 5830 signed by G C Prescott T P Edsuo C A Fellows P L Bonebrake. Co operative Steam and Plumbing 3000 signed by W C Hamilton D N Burdge and Christian States.
Senator Milton Brown of Finney County presented a basket of Lombard plums from James Allen's Garden City farm to the Stave JousNaL office. The five acre plum orchard yields trees bearing four to six bushels each, and the fruit compares favorably with California exports.
Cleveland O is studying designs for a proposed city coat of arms. The Cleveland Prsinchester prints several designs daily. A leaf carries a hive for industry and wealth, a ship for commerce and marine interests, with the motto "fugir én bien" translated as "Rejoice in well doing."
Probate Judge Wood ordered Charles Bauerschmitt held in county jail pending asylum space. His family requested the commitment after he was declared insane yesterday. He resumed packing shoes and preparing shipments this morning, though doctors warn his brain condition could worsen if released. Ostrich egg curiosity note and sale price add local color from J T Sweezy’s California trip.
Aug 27 reports that the White House reissued Matt W. Ransom’s commission as United States minister to Mexico dated Aug 24. A prior legal hurdle had deemed him ineligible because he served as a congressman, but treasury officers settled the issue. Ransom was briefly at City of Mexico post, then returned to Washington, and now awaits resumption of duties as he recovers in North Carolina.
August 26 1895 Topeka council opened bids for refloor lumber for the Kansas avenue bridge across the Kansas river. J Thomas Lumber Co and Chicago Lumber Co submitted proposals. Stephenson moved to award to J Thomas Lumber Co for 32 500 feet at 21 50 per thousand. Reg talks on sidewalks condemned and regulation adopted. Adjourned city clerk report.
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