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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1897
Page
2
The House briefly adjourned in sympathy for President McKinley after his mother’s funeral, while both chambers weighed the civil service reform bill and the budget. Leaders debated curtailing government expenditures and the bill’s scope, with adjournment observed in respect to the president.
Washington December 15 The Senate adjourned briefly as a mark of respect to President McKinley whose funeral drew the members away from business. Senator Hoar of Massachusetts moved to adjourn noting the nation’s grief. The session saw no action beyond remarks on McKinley’s death and a planned immigration bill by Mr Eric of South Dakota. Kyle’s education bill discussion continued with the aim to shape U.S. testing and overseas study standards. The body later adjourned and a Treasury report by Secretary Wil was expected tomorrow as part of ongoing fiscal measures.
The committee and solicitor general discuss a general treasury measure shaped by the president’s plan. They aim to report a single currency bill after holidays, covering tax relief, note circulation, and rural banks, with Gage’s measure to follow and a joint report on monetary policy prepared.
Washington Dec 15 The Democratic caucus adopted resolutions defining policy on coinage bonds and bankruptcy. 101 of 125 members attended under chair Richardson with secretaries Cur siming a nd Cowherd. Bailey led the push for positions on silver banking Cuban belligerency and a bankruptcy law. The first three resolutions passed unanimously. The bankruptcy measure faced some opposition but prevailed by a large margin. A congressional campaign committee for 1598 was organized by Maddox with regional representation. The meeting adjourned at 9 pm. SCOTT & SCOTT.
Chirairo Dec 15 Charlie Boyle an Indian from Klondike visits Chicago with J W Boyle in charge He marvels at Chicago’s height counting sixteen story buildings and notes Monadhook and Marquette as he observes the Great Northern hotel and local landmarks Boyle from Dawson City recently led a party out of Daw on City September 2 via the Dalhousie trail and Yulan river with 22 horses killed along the way
EP Ash arrived in Portland direct from Dawson and sent to Senator McBride of Oregon a warning that provisions in Dawson will be exhausted by mid March. He says no interior supplies can reach by ordinary means until next June, and urges immediate authorization of an expedition to Dawson, noting a 40 to 50 day journey from Skaguay and Dyea.
A special meeting of western stockholders of canned goods was held behind closed doors in Chicago to devise a plan to limit acreage and keep prices high. The aim was an agreement to maintain rates and halt production cuts at season's end, amid efforts to control the market.
Burlington unveils new wide observation vestibuled trains serving all classes from Missouri River to St Louis on the Denver Missouri River line. Each car features a wide observation vestibule and Pintsett gas lighting with standard and compartment sleepers. The trains mirror the new EL to Chicago and mark Burlingtons western service expansion to St Louis. Descriptive folder available from ticket agents.
In a peculiar damage suit the citywide vaccination drive prompts a Union veteran, Colonel Cavaler, to sue a young bride who refused to marry after being told vaccination was wiser than marriage. He recounts how she declined marriage on medical advice, leaving him seeking damages for the broken betrothal and his pensioned grievances.
A prehistoric elotherium is headed to Chicago for the Field Museum. Prof C G Farrington will introduce the creature to the public. The find comes during a geological expedition in the Had Lands near Rapid City BC, with related specimens reported from New Mexico and Arizona. The specimen is praised as among the rarest prehistorical mammals and sea monsters, and is hoped to interest megatherium, dinotherium, mammoth and mastodon scholars.
The will of Shirles Pinixehmann, revealed today in Cincinnati, leaves 2400 each to the Associated Charities and Hebrew Relief, 31 40 to the Jewish Home, and funds for Catholic and Protestant orphan asylums and Jewish hospital. The remainder goes to the widow and his four children in four equal shares. Executors named are Mrs Zetsc mknn and Julius and Max, with power to continue the business. Estate valued at Sau.
Lincoln clergy rally against Sunday funeral observances as local ministers seek to discourage the practice. The dispute follows secret orders holding bodies for days to honor deceased members, sparking a crusade that unsettles church leaders and prompts action by the local association. Beggs Cherry Cough Syr. advertised.
The national board of trade met in Washington for its 58th annual session with ex Gov Stanant presiding. The report warns that hard times fuel unsound finance and free silver delusion, urging persistent education and a sound financial policy including coinage and banking measures. Other actions push consular reform, uniform state laws, and quarantine funding. Frederick Praney reelected president. Away for holidays, dealer list notes excursion detail.
A promotional note extols Huxley the scientist and urges readers to use Stewart’s Dyspepsia Tablets after meals to improve digestion. It claims they supply missing digestive salts, boost appetite and vigor, and cure most stomach troubles except stomach cancer. The ad notes a 60 cent package and offers a free stomach troubles booklet from Stuart Co. Marshall Mich.
A Wells Fargo officer and deputy U S marshals captured the gang responsible for the Stein's Pass Southern Pacific hold up last Thursday. Five robbers surrendered at Cushy ranch near the Mexican line in eastern Arizona without a shot fired. Names not yet learned. they will be held in San Simon for trial. The penalty for train robbing in New Mexico is death.
Berlin reports Prince Bismarck enjoys a new wheel chair after weeks of confinement. He roves from room to room joining family meals in the sitting room. He is strict with diet but retains appetite and high spirits. Also notes a Topeka restaurant at 726 Kansas Avenue.
An odd court tale reports Judge Albright questioning Faith Custard a tall Smithfield woman who refuses to state her age, insisting age bears no relevance to the case. The scene unfolds as a lawyer presses for ages while the judge and audience react.
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