05 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
1
A lengthy, impassioned discussion unfolds over a proposed new bridge in Topeka as supporters push for progress and opponents, including the Topeka Capital, resist the project. Arguments reference injunctions, potential royalties, patent issues, and local politics shaping public improvement. The piece cites Col W H Rossington and Melan company bids as pivotal points, with civic figures framing the bridge as a test of community will.
The late election proves residents will not vote for a bridge proposition without knowing the exact type and price. The editorial argues the proposal favored a patented concrete arch bridge costing about 150 000, urging commissioners to honor the people’s will and allow competitive bidding instead of an exclusive contract.
Five skeletons were unearthed in a colat wall of an old farmhouse east of Larned after workers cleared a collapsed trench. Locals speculate the remains date to wars with Pawnee and Arapaho tribes. occupants are said to have lived there until the house burned, with no suspicion cast on the residents.
A near miss occurred in the new library attic when binder J H Marcellus was trapped by toppled newspaper files. Assistant Librarian Daniel Murray and Mash Morgison found him uninjured amid aged copies of the Richmond Enquirer Virginia Gazette Pennsylvania Packer and the Aurora with editor Dunlap.
Mr WHIRAMAN LED and Rev McKirshan led a party of 18 to the reform school last evening providing first class entertainment. An overture by the Halley predioates with J P Rodgers on piano Nellie Lincoined Maud singing W F Salley violin A H Bailey guitar drew hearty applause. Reception by Superintendent Howells was cordial, and the visitors enjoyed refreshments after the program. Pratt Kans Dec 5 The First National Bank of Pratt goes into voluntary liquidation today. It was the oldest and most popular bank. all deposits paid in full. Yang Tayen Coming. The American liner St Paul will take Yang Tayen the Chinese minister to Washington among her passengers.
Secrets of a Kansas race emerge as Judge King allegedly took $1000 to withdraw in favor of Colonel Moore, with King demanding more for campaign speeches. The saga involves Populist and Democratic figures, a district case in Eudora and looming district court actions in Lawrence.
Westminster Presbyterian church members in Topeka have taken up the proposed colored industrial school. The institute recently started in Topeka is to be advanced this season by the church with many prominent supporters. If Westminster had not acted a supporting company would have been organized to carry on the work. The church seeks aid from all interested in the institute’s efforts.
At Leavenworth a deer herd at the Solifiers' house arouses concern as a plan to ship the creatures to eastern Pennsylvania unfolds. A fenced park housed thirty nine deer admired by inmates and visitors. Capture attempts sparked chaos with four animals fatally injuring themselves against the high wire, and guards reportedly strict about shooting them.
The case centers on Louis Heck and Jade Hazen amid a stock seizure by a constable for a grocery firm. Judge Hazen rules the mortgage on the stock fraudulent and voids the claim, while noting the possessor may not have known of the fraud. The Bijou theater project proceeds to dismantle for store use as work starts after the holidays. Secretary Carlisle’s annual report preparation faces delays, with a target to present to Congress soon.
Mountain Grove resident W. Castine, waiting at the Union Depot, was approached by a bearded confidence man with a $1,000 check. Castine loaned $1,000 on the fake check after the man left, and detectives later arrested Charles O Connor, who used a similar handwriting and a beard as disguise. O Connor, known as a confidence operator, is in the rogues gallery.
Mrs George Grubbs of Fillmore Street halted a runaway horse team this morning risking her life. She heard the noise, stepped onto the street, grabbed the bits of one horse, and held them until help arrived. The escaped team belonged to her own stable.
Republican Senators organized committee assignments after the session adjourned with Chair Sherman naming members including Stchell Grey Yellar Custom Quer Psst Ubendler Pettigrew Gear and Pritch an The panel will split on silver votes with four for free silver Against the effort Cabinetler allied two. Mitchell says first meeting Monday. Democratic caucus selected Harris for president pro tem with plan to consult Republicans on committee appointments Gorman to chair steering committee and old members plus vacancies to form a unified plan with both parties The talk favored alliance and no opposition arose to the plan Gorman Cockrell Harrie Jacxburn Brice and Jones of Arkansas retained roles.
A blacksmith named Dodsworth in the Santa Fe shops suddenly goes insane during work. He escaped the shop and is being pursued by shop men. He lives on Yaycock street with his wife and two children, Kind.
Ex senator Ingalls absence sparks heated dispute over the Million Club meeting in Chicago. A Kansas party member quotes crowds arming with bowie knives in boot heels, while others defend Ingalls as unable to attend due to blocked dates and lecture commitments. The piece notes Chicago papers praised Kansas energy and the meeting’s perceived success, with lingering questions about the snow story and attendance.
City denied liability in a damage suit stemming from a local street crash that killed a boy after a cart was toppled by a thunder sound. Judge Hiner directed the jury to find for the city on key points as the Widener family seeks damages, with other claims pending in district court.
A verdict favoring Marcus Oweng in district court grants him restitution for ten acres of farmland seized through a bad purchase. The case against Mr T B Sweet concluded yesterday afternoon with Marcus warned to hire legal counsel for future business matters.
Lyman Gage announced acceptance of the Alley L reorganization plan crafted by Biesser Sitewell Bigelow and Wolcott. He said it would save money and reduce risk, noting it would be costly and risky for inexperienced parties to operate the Alley Land venture, but that the plan will go through.
In Topeka the quarrel over a chattel mortgage on household goods pits Amox I Wilson against Albert Marter after Wilson sent aid to his daughter, who faced hardship from separation and poverty. The dispute led to a court hearing for alleged assault. Hannah Ward dies in Oakland. A shepherd outwits a wolf by simulating a shepherd’s cry, teaching a moral about opportunism. A Washington Star blames the Chicago Congress and signals a Vatican note on the Paris exposition plan.
A brief report outlines political maneuvering as factions challenge seat allocations under recently adopted Southern constitutions. Key figures drive proceedings amid debates on representation and legislative procedures, highlighting regional tensions and party alignments.
A December Washington dispatch outlines Republican aims on South Carolina and Mississippi constitutions, potential seating disputes, and a push to take questions to the Supreme Court. It also covers Senator Call’s Cuba policy critique, a resolution about Sanguilly’s case, and treasury bills on silver and greenbacks with other routine Senate actions.
Manager G Quinn of Peter Maher met Dan Stuart and agreed to a Maher versus Fitzsimmons bout with a $20,000 purse and championship belt. Proposal outlined to be staged in El Paso Texas within February. Railway tracks between Van Buren and Horellson are torn up for street paving.
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